MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

January 16, 2002

AMBY BURFOOT TO SPEAK AT FROZEN FOOT RACE, TRAVERSE CITY
Boston Marathon winner and Runner's World Editor Amby Burfoot will be the featured speaker as the Traverse City Track Club kicks off its racing season this weekend. The public is invited to the Friday night program, January 18, 7:00 pm, at the Northwest Michigan College Auditorium in Traverse City. There is no charge for admission. The Club then hosts their annual Frozen Foot Race the next day, Saturday, January 19. The 5 mile run or 2 Mile run/walk begins at 10 am at the Eastern Elementary Cafeteria, 1600 Eastern Avenue, Traverse City. For more information call 231.275.7716.

GREG MEYER WILL RUN 25TH FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN
The Grand Rapids Press reported on Sunday that Greg Meyer is planning to run the 25th annual Fifth Third River Bank Run on May 11. As the Official Coach for the River Bank Run, Meyer provides rookie and veteran training programs for the 25K event. The race attracts an international field of elite athletes and serves as the US 25K championship. In addition to his 1983 Boston Marathon title, Meyer holds seven River Bank Run championships. "Because I'm now an old runner with a bad back, that training schedule I devised better be a good one, because I'm following it to make my one, and only, race comeback," said Meyer to Grand Rapids Press reporter Howie Beardsley. Register online at http://riverbankrun.com.

GAZELLE SPORTS OFFERS RIVER BANK RUN TRAINING CLINICS
Gazelle Sports begins a series of three training clinics for the 25th Annual Fifth Third River Bank Run, Thursday night, January 17, 7pm at the GR Sports Center, 1640 East Paris S.E. in Grand Rapids. Phyusical Therapist/Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Scott Miller will discuss injury prevention, prevention techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises. This session was developed by runners. for runners. February's clinic topic is Woman-to-Woman, featuring Amy Wing, 2001 Michigan Runner of the Year. At the March clinic, 25K champion John Sence will talk about what it takes to train effectively for a 25K. See http://riverbankrun.com for more details.

BROE, SULLIVAN, BRANNEN WILL RACE AT RED SIMMONS INVITE
The 3000 meter men's race at the University of Michigan's Red Simmons Invitational indoor track meet on Saturday is loaded with talent. The University of Michigan's Athletic Department reports that Tim Broe, ranked by USATF as #1 in the 3000 and the steeplechase, Freshman Nate Brannen, the sub 4 miler from Cambridge, Ontario, and Kevin Sullivan, owner of the Canadian indoor mile record are expected to race Saturday. Freshman Alan Webb and NCAA cross country Boaz Cheboiywo are not expected to race on Saturday. The event begins at 9:30 am, January 19; running events begin at Noon. See http://www.mgoblue.com/ for ticket information.

NOW SHOWING ON MICHIGAN RUNNER TV: WALT DISNEY WORLD MARATHON
Imagine running through Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista Florida. Check out the unique course of the Walt Disney World Marathon and Half Marathon on Michigan Runner TV's current show: http://michiganrunner.tv

JANUARY RACE AND EVENT CALENDAR
. Michigan Indoor Track Series, Boys Only, University of Michigan, 6:30 pm, Thursday, January 17, 2002, www.michtrack.org
. Striding for Prevention, River Bank Run Training Clinic, 7pm, Thursday, January 17, http://riverbankrun.com.
. Michigan Indoor Track Series, Girls Only, University of Michigan, 6:30 pm, Friday, January 18, 2002, www.michtrack.org
. Frozen Foot Race, 5MR, 2MR/W, Traverse City, 10:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 231.275.7716.
. Portland Winter Run, 5K, Portland, 10:00 am, Saturday, January 19, 2002, http://portlandrunningclub.homestead.com/2002PWR.html
. Shovel Shuffle, 5K, Ortonville, 9:00 am, Sunday, January 20, 2002, [email protected], 248.627.5108
. Michigan Indoor Track Series, Boys Only, Saginaw Valley, 6:00 pm, Wednesday, January 23, 2002, www.michtrack.org
. Michigan Indoor Track Series, Lake Superior, 5:30 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2002, www.michtrack.org
. Michigan Indoor Track Series, Hillsdale, 6:00 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2002, www.michtrack.org
. Alltel Indoor Track & Field Classic, Malcolm Athletic Center, University of Findlay, Ohio, Friday, January 25, 6:15 pm and Saturday, January 26, http://athletics.findlay.edu/.
. Cabin Fever Cure, XC Skiing Fun Race, Clarkston, 9:15 am, Saturday, January 26, 2002, www.co.oakland.mi.us/c_serv/parks/hom.html?
. Freeze Your Fanny, 5K, Bay City, 10:00 am, Saturday, January 26, 2002, 989.893.1093.
. Noquemanon Ski Marathon, 53K, 25K, Ishpeming, 8:45 am, Saturday, January 26, 2002, www.noquemanon.com
. Michigan Indoor Track Series, Acquinas, 6:30 pm, Tuesday, January 29, 2002, www.michtrack.org
. Michigan Indoor Track Series, Girls Only, Saginaw Valley, 6:00 pm, Wednesday, January 30, 2002, www.michtrack.org
. Michigan Indoor Track Series, Boys Only, Central Michigan, 6:00 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2002, www.michtrack.org
. Michigan Indoor Track Series, Lake Superior, 5:30 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2002, www.michtrack.org


Jennie McCafferty, Editor Michigan Runner, Michigan's statewide road running magazine since 1979 Michigan Running News http://michiganrunner.com http://michiganrunner.tv http://michigangolfer.tv http://michiganskier.tv

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