MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

April 3, 2002

RUNNING ENCYCLOPEDIA, THE ULTIMATE SOURCE FOR TODAY'S RUNNER
Congratulations are in order for Richard Benyo and Joe Henderson for writing what is soon to become a must have book for everybody who is into running, "Running Encylopedia:The UltimateSource for Today's Runner", by Human Kinetics Press. The book is captures the past, including the exitement of the running explosion in the late 70's and early 80's.

The book keeps to the topic of road racing, and these two gentlemen who have both been editors of Runners World and have 40 books between them, certainly know the sport. 'I fouund myself pouring through the pages seeing if they had left out something that had been important to the people in Michigan. I did not have to look far as the Acknowledgement page paid tribute to both Scott Hubbard and Dr. Edward Kozloff.

Again, Joe and Richard, thanks for the memories.
--Art McCafferty

CINCINNATI FLYING PIG MARATHON UPS RELAY NUMBERS
When runners talk, the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon listens. The Outback Steakhouse 2-Person Relay was unveiled in January 2002 and was full by the first part of February. Race officials increased the number of accepted teams after a steady influx of registrations and inquiries about the event continued to filter in after it sold out. "We expected the Outback Steakhouse 2-Person Relay to be a popular event," commented Rich Williams, race director. "But, the overwhelming interest in the event led us to sit down and figure out logistically how we could take on more teams to meet the runner's needs. This Marathon is all about the runner so we felt it important to research every angle to see how we could accommodate the demand. It's great we could do it!" Most events are nearing entry limits, therefore interested participants are encouraged to submit registrations as soon as possible. There are open spots remaining in the following events:

MICHIGAN RUNNER TV FEATURES GAZELLE SPORTS' CHRIS LAMPEN-CROWELL
Chris Lampen-Crowell of Gazelle Sports in Kalamazoo discusses the road racing calendar for the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek area. Gazelle Sports also has stores in Grand Rapids and Holland. When you check the Gazelle Sports Web site for dates and details, don't miss the story of Girls on the Run, a program for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls. The 12 week program combines fun running workouts with community service projects and life lessons. http://gazellesports.com

SPRING EVENT CALENDAR

. 4/6/2002, 4 Flags Step to your health, 5KR, 5KW, 9 am, Saginaw, Stephanie Knoerr
. 4/6/2002, Channel to Channel Challange and 20k Run & Relay, 20KR, 10K x 2 Relay 20KR, 10:00, Montague, Ron Blamer, [email protected], 231.894.2239, www.channeltochannel.com
. 4/6/2002, Lighthouse 1/2 Marathon, 5K Run and Walk, 13.1 MR, 5KR/W, 13.1 MR, 8:30 am, Huron, Ohio, Judy Ishmael, 419.433.5700, www.huron.net
. 4/6/2002, Steps to Your Health, 5KR, 8:00 am, Saginaw, Lynn Grant, 969,799.0550
. 4/6/2002, UM Heart Care/UM Business School Stampede of Races, 20KR, 10KR, 5KR, 1 MR, 8 am, Ann Arbor, Ann Stewart, [email protected], 734-332-3981, www.athleticventures.com
. 4/7/2002, Cherry Blossom, 10 MR, 5KR, 5KW, Kid's Run, 8 am, Washington, D.C., Phil Stewart, [email protected], , www.cherryblossom.org
. 4/7/2002, Ohio River Road Runners Club Annual Marathon, 26.2 MR,13.1 MR, 8:30 am, Xenia, Ohio, [email protected], 937.640.2RUN, www.orrrc.org
. 4/7/2002, Retro 5KR/W, 10:00 am, East Lansing, David Shehan, [email protected]
. 4/7/2002, Spring Forward 5K , 5KR/W 5KR, 10:00 am, West Bloomfield, Runnning Fit West Bloomfield , [email protected]
. 4/13/2002, Mid-Michigan Marine Run, 5KR/W, 10KR, 10 am, Saginaw, Armed Forces Reserve Center, [email protected]
. 4/13/2002, North Pole Run, Jeff Dyrek, [email protected], www.yellowairplane.com/NorhtPoleRun.html
. 4/13/2002, Norway Spring Classic , 10KR, 2 MR, 10:30 am, Norway , Tony Adams, [email protected]
. 4/13/2002, Pietro's Run Fasta Eat Pasta 5K Run, 5KR, Kid's Run Jr. kids run, 8:00 am, Grand Rapids, Mark Nader, 616-776-7600 x3031
. 4/13/2002, Sarett Spring Stampede, 8KR, 9:00 am, Benton Harbor, Mike Mahler, [email protected]
. 4/13/2002, Tax Trot , 15KR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 10KR, 15KR, 10:00 am, Flushing, Anne Gault, [email protected], 810-659-6493, www.RiverbendStriders.com
. 4/14/2002, Arthritis Walk, 2MW, 5MW, 7MW, 9:00 am, Birmingham, Mary Sue Lanigan, [email protected]
. 4/14/2002, Arthritis Walk, 2MW, 5MW, 7MW, 9:00 am, Grosse Pointe, Mary Sue Lanigan, [email protected]
. 4/14/2002, Arthritis Walk, 2MW, 5MW, 7MW, 9:00 am, Northville, Mary Sue Lanigan, [email protected]
. 4/14/2002, Journey for Sight 5K Run Walk, 1:00 pm, East Lansing, Brian Shepard, [email protected], 517.339.8160,
. 4/15/2002, B.A.A. Boston Marathon, 26.2 MR, 12:00 pm, Boston, B.A.A , , 617-236-1652, www.baa.org
. 4/20/2002, Arbor Dash, 5KR/W, 9:30 am, Battle Creek, Allison Mowery, , 616-969-0722, ext, 113,
. 4/20/2002, Eastern Michigan Invitational, track and field, Ypsilanti, John Goodridge, [email protected]
. 4/20/2002, Harmony in Action, 5KR/W/Wheel, 9:00 am, Windsor, ON, [email protected],
. 4/20/2002, Jerry Guntsch Memorial 1 mile Youth Run, 1 MFR, 10 am, Midland, Larry Piper
. 4/20/2002, Orthopaedic Rehab , 8KR, 5KW, Kid's Run, 8:00 am, Jackson, Robert Gilmore, [email protected], (517) 782-2071
. 4/20/2002, Striders Saturday Classic, 10 MR, 8:00 am, Grandville, Steve Webster, www.stridersrun.com
. 4/20/2002, Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 5KR/W, 1MFR, 8:00 am, Detroit, Maureen Meldrum, [email protected], 313.833.0715 x 2245, www.karmanos.org/race-for-the-cure-Detroit
. 4/21/2002, Caesar Creek Ohio Duathlon, 2MR, 20MB, 2MR, 9:00 am, Waynesville, OH, [email protected], www.hfpracing.com
. 4-21-2002, Detroit Free Press Training Program, Vary, 7:45 am, Huron High School Ann Arbor, Kathleen Gina, [email protected], www.usafit.com
. 4/21/2002, Glass City Marathon & Relays, 26.2 MR, 2 & 5 person relays, 26.2 MR, , Toledo, Tom Falvey, [email protected], 419.475.0731, www.glasscity.net/users/damo/trre/trrc.htm
. 4-21-2002, Lakeshore Marthon, 26.2 MR, 7:30 am, Mark Cihlar, info@lakeshoremarathon, www.lakeshoremarathon.com
. 4/21/2002, Pork and Plod Spam Spectacular, 5K, cross country, Mt Pleasant, Mike Georgia, [email protected], www.edzone.net/~mphsstr
. 4/21/2002, Race for the Place, 5KR, 5KW, 1 MFR, Wheelchair, 1 pm, East Lansing,, www.msu.edu/unit/msuunion/uab
. 4/21/2002, West Bloomfield 1/2 Marathon, 13.1 MR, 5KR/W, 1 Mile FR, 10:30 am, West Bloomfield, Jerry Krawchuk, [email protected], 248.738.2500, runmichigan.com/westbloomfield
. 4/27/2002, Run for Roots, 4 MR/W, 9:00 am, Grand Blanc, Complete Runner, [email protected], [email protected], 810-233-8851, www.raceservices.com
. 4/27/2002, Borgess Run for the Health of It, 5KR/W, 13.1 MR, 1 MFR, 8:40 am, Kalamazoo, Debby Roberts, 616.345.1913, www.borgessrun.com
. 4/27/2002, Country Music Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 7:00 am, Nashville, 615.880.1058, www.cmmarathon.com
. 4/27/2002, Road Ends 5 Mile Trail Run, 5 MR, 2:30 pm, Pinckney, Randy Step, [email protected], 734-769-5016, 248.347.4949 (Novi), runningfit.com
. 4/28/2002, Running Fit Trail Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, 13.1 MR, 26.2 MR, 8:00 am, Pinckney, Randy Step, [email protected], 734-769-5016, 248.347.4949 (Novi), www.trailmarathon.com

Additional events are online at http://michiganrunner.com/calendar.html

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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