MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

February 21, 2002

OLYMPIC CLOSING CEREMONY: KISS AND CADILLAC
The Olympic closing ceremony featured bands of all kinds. Who could have imagined Donnie and Marie on the same stage with KISS? Anyone who has ever been a KISS fan should check out the 1975 KISS visit to Cadillac, Michigan at http://neffzone.com/kiss/. What does this have to do with Michigan running? Michigan Runner senior editor Jim Neff was the inspiration behind the KISS visit and he created the Web site which tells the extraordinary story. Imagine school administrators in full KISS makeup and you'll get the idea.

POLE VAULT TRAGEDY; BIG 10 MEN'S INDOOR T & F MEET CANCELLED
The unthinkable happened at the Big 10 Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship Saturday in Minneapolis. Penn State pole vaulter Kevin Dare fell head first during his attempt and died without regaining consciousness. Big 10 officials cancelled the rest of the competition and it will not be rescheduled.-For more information see the Big Ten Press Release:
http://www.bigten.org/PressReleases/20020224/itrk-020224-mencancellation.html.

MICHIGAN's KEVIN COOK WINS SCHWARNEGER'S PUMP AND RUN
by Matt McGowan
COLUMBUS, OH 2/24/02)-- If you are a guy and you can break 18:00 minutes for a 5km and lift your weight* 30 times; or if you are a women and you break 19:30 and lift your weight* 26 times you would have been in the running for the top award in the second annual Arnold 5K Pump and Run. The race attracted over 450 athletes to bench press their weight* and then run a 5km, making this event the largest of its kind in the country.
Even though Arnold Schwarzengger was a few minutes late to start the race the crowd cheered as he arrived for the start. The race is held in conjunction with the largest Fitness Expo in the World: the Arnold Fitness Weekend.Woodhaven, Michigan's master Kenneth Cook lifted 90% of his weight 30 times and then ran 17:55 to win the Arnold 5K Pump and Run with a time of 2:55. Thirty seconds per rep was subtracted off his running time for the 2:55. Former Michigander and current Columbus resident Lisa Veneziano lifted 70% of her weight and then ran 19:10 to record a winning time of 6:10 for the women's gold.

ANN ARBOR TRACK CLUB OFFERS 5K TRAINING FOR WOMEN
If you are female and want to prepare for a 5K walk or run event, the Ann Arbor Track Club is offering a new 10 week program which begins this Saturday March 2 .You and your friends can join at anytime but why not get started now? It is free to all registrants for the 20th Annual For Women Only 5K Run/Walk on Sunday May 19, 2002 ($18.00). For more details, go to http://www.aatrackclub.org/fwoinfo.htm or call Eva Solomon 734-769-6442.

MICHIGAN RUNNER INTRODUCES 2002 RACE SERIES
In 1979, Michigan Runner magazine began the tradition of honoring the Michigan Runner of the Year. Former editor Dave Foley developed the system by which points are awarded for performances in prize-money races .In the last couple of years, competitive runners have had a more difficult time deciding what races to enter as fewer races are awarding significant prize money, some distances haven't been represented in prize money events and Grand Rapids seems to have a lock on cash 5K races. The Michigan Runner editors want the Michigan Runner of the Year competition to continue to attract our state's fastest runners. Competitors should also be able to know ahead of time which races will count for points and a variety of distances and locations should be represented.

Michigan Runner introduces its 2002 Race Series to address these issues. These are the races which will count for the Michigan Runner of the Year in 2002. The first, second and third Michigan runners in the open and masters divisions will earn points toward the title. River Bank Run, The Crim Festival of Races 10 Mile and the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank International Marathon earn double points. Also, for the first time, the Michigan Runner will recognize state champions at each distance.

Kyle Baker and Amy Wing are the current Michigan Runners of the Year 2001. Who will be the fastest Michigan runners in 2002? Check the results of these races to find out:
Mile, UM Heartcare/UM Business School Stampede of Races, April 6, Ann Arbor
5K, Spectrum Irish Jig, March 16, Grand Rapids
5K Walk, Borgess Run, April 27, Kalamazoo
8K, Zanglin Downriver, June 14, Trenton
10K, Rose Run, June 8, Jackson
8 Mile, Mackinaw Island Road Race, September 7, Mackinaw Island (Wild Card Distance)
15K, Mount Baldhead Challenge, September 21, Saugatuck
10 Mile, Crim Festival of Races, August 24, Flint
20K, Volkslaufe, July 4, Frankenmuth
1/2 Marathon, Dexter Ann Arbor, June 2, Ann Arbor
25K, River Bank Run, May 11, Grand Rapids
30K, Milford Club Race, TBD, Milford
Marathon, Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Bank International Marathon, October 20,Detroit
MARCH EVENT CALENDAR
. 2/28/2002, Michigan Indoor Track Series, track and field, 6:30 pm, Ann Arbor
. 2/28/2002, Michigan Indoor Track Series, track and field, 6 pm, Hillsdale
. 3/2/2002, Reese Winter Road Race Series, 10KR, 5KR/W, 10:00 am, Reese, Rick Houghtaling, 517-693-6558,
. 3/3/2002, Los Angeles Marathon, 26.2 MR, 5KR, 8:45 am, Los Angeles, CA, Nick Curl, 310.444.5544, [email protected], www.LAMarathon.com
. 3/4/2002, Michigan Indoor Track Series, Grand Valley State Indoor High School Track and Field Meets, track and field, 4 pm, Grand Valley, Allendale, Lou Andreadis, michtrack.org/in2002
. 3/7/2002, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec. Walk Michigan, vary, 8:30 am, Westland
. 3/8/2002, Michigan Indoor Track Series Jr. High/Age Group indoor Track, track and field, 6 pm, Macomb, michtrack.org/in2002
. 3/9/2002, Gate River Run, 15KR 5KR, Kid's Run, Jacksonville FL
. 3/9/2002, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec. Walk Michigan, vary, 8:30 am, Westland
. 3/10/2002, Churchill's Annual half Marathon, 13.1 MR, 2 pm, Perrysburg, Tony Bayford, [email protected],
. 3/10/2002, Shamrocks and Shenanigans, 5KRW, kids dash, 10:30 am, Ann Arbor, Larry Bostwick
. 3/10/2002, St. Patrick's Corktown Races, 1/4M Kids 12 and younger 11/2MR/W 4MR, 12:30 pm, Detroit, Edward Kozloff, (248) 544-9099, [email protected], www.motorcitystriders.com
. 3/13/2002, Michigan Indoor Track Series, State Championships, track and field, 4:30 pm, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, michtrack.org/in2002
. 3/14/2002, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec. Walk Michigan, vary, 8:30 am, Livonia
. 3/15/2002, ABR Season Closer Ski Races, Ironwood
. 3/16/2002, Leprechaun Runs, 8KR, 5KR/W, 2:00 pm, Essexville, Mitch Miller, 989.686.0246
. 3-16-2002, Shamrock Shuffle, 5KR, 10 am, Traverse City
. 3/16/2002, Shillelagh Four Mile, 4 MR/W, 1/4 MR, 4 MR, 12:00 pm, Flushing, John Gault, 810-659-6493, [email protected], www.RiverbendStriders.com
. 3/16/2002, Spectrum Irish Jig 5k, 5KR, 9:00 am, Grand Rapids, Tom Theoret, 616.774.5500
. 3/16/2002, St. Patrick's Day 5k Road Race , 5KR, 9:00, Clare, Tom Kunse, 517-386-7761, [email protected]
. 3/16/2002, St. Patrick's Day Pot O' Gold Shuffle, 4 MR/W, Fun Run, 4:00 PM, Flint, Curtis Thompson, 810-233-8851, [email protected], www.raceservices.com
. 3/16/2002, Wild Bill Lundberg Farmhouse 5K, 5KR, 10 am, Hillsdale, Jonathan Nikkila, [email protected], www.hillsdale.edu/chargers/mens/track
. 3/17/2002, Al Kayner/St. Patrick's Day Road Races, 8KR, 5KR/W, 10:45 am, Essexville, Mitch Miller, 989.686.0246
. 3/17/2002, Hansons 16 Mile Spring Training Run, 16 MR, 8:00 am, Grosse Pointe, Sonja Shoudy, 248-616-9665, [email protected], www.hansons-running.com
. 3/17/2002, Spring Thaw, 5KRW, 9:00 am, Windsor, Running Factory, 519.945.3786, [email protected], www.runningfactory.on.ca
. 3/17/2002, YMCA St. Patrick's Day, 5KRW Kid's Run, 2 pm, Jackson County, Theresa Sheridan,[email protected],
. 3/23/2002, Boston Bound Training Run, 20MR 16MR 18MR 22MR 24MR, 8:00 am, Northville, Tami Duquette, [email protected],
. 3/23/2002, Martian Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 8 am, Northville, Tami Duquette, [email protected], runningfit.com
. 3/23/2002, No Frills, All Thrills, Trail Run, 5 MR, 10:00 am, Huron Meadows Metro Park, Jim Young , 248-486-1824, [email protected],
. 3/23/2002, Running Fit Training Run, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24M, 8:00 am, Northville, Randy Step, 734-769-5016, [email protected], runningfit.com
. 3/23/2002, Spring Gallup 5K RW, 8 am, Ann Arbor, Eliza Maroni, 734-761-2535, [email protected], www.hfm.org, www.a2jaycees.org
. 3/23/2002, Wayne Co. Parks&Rec. Walk Michigan, 8:30 am, Livonia
. 3/24/2002, Ambulance Chasers 5K, 5KR/W, 10:30am, Windsor, Mary Collins
. 3/24/2002, Around the Bay 30K and 5K Road Race, 30KR, 5KR, 9:30 am, Hamilton, Ontario, Michael Zajczenko, 905.574.8982, [email protected], www.aroundthebayroadrace.com
. 3/24/2002, LaSalle Banks Shamrock Shuffle 8KR 5KW Kid's Run, 9:30 am, Chicago
. 3/24/2002, Washington DC Marathon, 7:30AM, www.washingtondcmarathon.com
. 3/25/2002, Grand Valley State Indoor High School Track and Field Meets, Michigan Indoor Track Series, 4PM, Grand Valley, Lou Andreadis,
. 3/26/2002, GVSU Laker Challenge, Grand Valley, Lou Andreadis,
. 3/27/2002, GVSU Laker Challenge, track and field, Grand Valley , Lou Andreadis
. 3/29/2002, Kermit Ambrose Huron River Relays, track and field, Ypsilanti, John Goodridge, , [email protected],
. 3/30/2002, April Fool's Run , 10KR, 5KRW 9:30 am, Allegan, Gary Van Staveren, 616.673.2241, ex 4104, [email protected], www.accn.org/~garyevans
. 3/30/2002, Flushing Township 1/2 Marathon & 5k Run/Walk, 13.1 MR, 5KR, 5KW 13.1 MR, 9:30 am, Flushing, John Gault, 810-659-6493, [email protected], www.gaultracemanagement.com
. 3/30/2002, Hansons's Running Shop 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk, 10:00, Utica, Sonja Shoudy, 248-616-9665, [email protected], www.hansons-running.com
. 3/30/2002, Leader Dog for the Blind 5K, 5KR/W, 10:00 am, Carrollton, Craig Douglas, 989.753.7261, [email protected],
. 3/30/2002, Tortoise and Hare Hoppin', 5KR, 5KW Kid's Run, 8 am, Dexter , Larry Bostwick, www.tortoiseandhare.go.coolebiz.com
. 3/30/2002, Woof n' Hoof Doggathon, 5K Fun run walk for your dog , 9 am, Gallup Park, Ann Arbor, Kathleen Gina, [email protected], www.aatrackclub.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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