MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

April 24, 2002

BURNS PARK RUN MAY 5 HOSTS FRANK SHORTER
The Burns Park Run in Ann Arbor is a delightful neighborhood race which always includes lots of kids from the Burns Park Elementary School among the competitors. This year, Olympic Marathon Champion (1972) Frank Shorter will be on hand to greet the kids and everyone else at the 5K and 10K runs and 5K walk. The Burns Park Run was started 23 years ago by a group of parents who were raising funds to send their children to camp. Now the run is the largest fundraising event for the school's PTO. Call 734.662.3793 or email [email protected].

RUNNING FIT'S TRAIL MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON, APRIL 28
By Art McCafferty. Mosquitoes, frogs, branches, roots, mud, water, uphills, downhills, scratches, a double loop, falls, dirty socks, caked shoes and a great time await those who take on these legendary runs, brought to you by the crazies at Running Fit. You can also run the Road Ends Trail Run, a knuckle-dragging five miler, Saturday, April 27, that will let you increase the size of your calf muscles to the size of fungo bats. There is also a pizza-loading party the night before. http://www.trailmarathon.com.

STANDARD FEDERAL BANK DEBUTS 4 NEW 10K RACES
Standard Federal Bank's new 10K Race Series will debut June 29 in Lansing. Additional races will held in succeeding months in Grand Rapids (July 20), Kalamazoo (August 17) and Southeast Michigan (September 14). Standard Federal Bank expects to build on the success of it's sister bank in Chicago-- LaSalle Bank, sponsor of the hugely successful LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle and LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. Race Director Shawn Platt is planning post-race parties modeled after those of the Chicago races. Runners will be able to sign up with retail partners, Gazelle Sports, Playmakers and Hanson Running Shops or online at www.standardfederalbank10k.com. Hal Hidgon is designing a 10K virtual training program which will also be available on the Website. The race series will also be a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Michigan.

285 CADILLAC GIRLS ON THE RUN
Cadillac's Carol Potter is excited about the Cadillac Rotary Club Stride for Strive 5K Run/Walk and Blade event on Memorial Day. "What makes this so exceptional this year is that we have started a "Girls on the Run" program here in Cadillac. The program was started by Mollie Brker, a recovering alcoholic. She engagtes 3rd through 5th grade girls and the goal is an 8-12 program that shows how running builds self esteem, positive self image, etc. The remarkable part of this is that we have 285 girls signed up. along with coaches and helpers the number is at 350! They will all be participating in our event. Paul and Jill McMullen are coming. should be grand!" See Ron Marinucci's "Girls on the Run" in the March/April 2002 Michigan Runner magazine, too. http://girlsontherun.org.

MICHIGAN COLLEGIANS COMPETE AT MT SAC RELAYS
If your are Alan Webb, the world is paying attention to your college outdoor track debut. At last weekend's Mt. Sac Relays in California, University of Michigan's Webb ran 3:44:74 in the 1500 for 9th place. Adrian Blincoe of Villanova and New Zealand took first with 3:41.85. Bernard Lagat won the 5000 meter race in 13:19:14. In an incredible field, Ryan Shay (Central Lake/Notre Dame) placed 10th in 13:35:08 and Dathan Ritzenhein (Rockford/Colorado) ran 13:41.85 for 14th after falling at the start. Mari Chandler, running with the Nike Farm Team, won the women's 1500 in 4:17.78 and Kalin Toedebusch (Rockford/Villanova) ran 16:56:15 for 19th in the 5000 meter University/Open race.

SPRING EVENT CALENDAR
. 4/25/2002 , Walk Michigan , Fitness Walk , 3:00 am , Westland , Newburgh Point , Wayne Co. Parks & Rec., 734.261.1990 , www.waynecountyparks.com
. 4/26/2002 , Romulus Twighlight Invite , Junior High/Age Group Track and Field, Romulus, 734.722.1050.
. 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 , Calvin Spring Classic , 5KR/W, 1KFR , 9:30 am , Grand Rapids , Calvin College Alumni Association , [email protected] , 616.957.6142 , www.calvin.edu/classic
. 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 , Herb's Run , 4MR, 1MFR , 8:30 am , Monroe , Munson Park, 2770 N. Custer Rd., , Jim Jackel , [email protected] , 734.242.0834
. 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
. 4/27/2002 , Run for Roots, 4 MR/W, 9:00 am , Grand Blanc , Complete Runner , [email protected] , 810-233-8851 , www.raceservices.com
. 4/27/02 , Voices for Illinois Children's Start Early , 5KR/W, 10KR , 9 , Chicago , www.startearlyrun.com
. 4/27/2002 , Walk for Wishes , 4M/W , 9:00 am , Milford , Kensington Metro Park, Martindale Beach , Make a Wish Foundation , 734.953.0040, x44 , www.wishmich.org
. 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
. 5/2/2002, Walk Michigan, Fitness Walk, 6:30 pm, Westland, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec, 734.261.1990, www.waynecountyparks.com
. 5/4/2002, Fleet Feet, Jr. High/Age Group Track , Midland , 969.835.8596
. 5/4/2002, Heart & Sole, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2 MW, 8:30, Chelsea, Becky Pazkowski, 734.475.4157, [email protected], www.cch.org,
. 5/4/2002, Indianapolis Life 500 Festival, 5KR 13.1 MR, 8 am, Indianapolis , 1-800-638-4296, [email protected], www.500festival.com
. 5/4/2002, Race Judicata, 10KR, 5KR 5KR 10KR, 9:30 am, Birmingham, Denise Gac, 248-334-3400, [email protected], ocba.org,
. 5/4/2002, Run for the Buds, 5KR/W , St. Joseph, St. Joseph YMCA , 616.428.9622, [email protected], www.blossomtimefestival.org
. 5/4/2002, Run for the Groomer, 14K, 11K, Traverse City, Traverse City Track Club, 231.941.8118, [email protected] 5/4/2002, St. Mary's 5K, 8 MR, 5KR, 5KW Tot Trot , Saginaw, Bob Williamson, 989-781-8842 , ,
. 5/4/2002, Triple Creek Dash, 1 MFR 5KR 10KR, 8:30 am, Three Rivers, Shannon or Kerry , 616.273.9697, [email protected]
. 5/5/2002, Burns Park Run, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MFR , 8:30 am, Ann Arbor, Lesa Huget, 734.994.8706.
. 5/5/2002, Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon, 26.2 MR , Cincinnati , 513.721.7447 , www.flyingpigmarathon.org
. 5/5/2002, Dragon Dash, 8KR, 9:00 am, Orion Township, Jennifer Rowe, 248.391.0304, x140, [email protected], www.township.orion.mi.us
. 5/5/2002, Fleet Feet, Midland, 989-895-8573
. 5/5/2002, Pittsburgh Marathon, 26.2 MR, 5KR 5KW, 7:55 am, Pittsburgh, Larry Grollman, 412.647.7866 , www.upmc.edu/pgmarathon
. 5/5/2002, Run for the Roses, 5KR 1 MFR Tot Trot, 12:30PM, Rose City, Melvin Killinger, 989-685-2063
. 5/5/2002, Run, Walk, Wheel for Life, 8MR, 5KR/W, 9:15, Saginaw, Bob Williamson, 517.781.8842 517-776-8622
. 5/9/2002, Hershey, Jr. High/Age Group Track, Battle Creek, 616.977.3431
. 5/9/2002, Walk Michigan, Fitness Walk, 6:30 pm, Plymouth, Wayne Co. Parks & Recm 734.261.1990, www.waynecountyparks.com
. 5-11-2002, Fifth Third River Bank Run, 25K, 5KR/W, teams, 8:00 am, Grand Rapids, Kristen Aidif, 616.771.1590, [email protected], www.riverbankrun.com
. 5-11-2002, Fifth Third River Bank Run, 25K, 5KR/W, teams, 8:00 am, Grand Rapids, Kristen Aidif, 616.771.1590, [email protected], www.riverbankrun.com,
. 5/11/2002, Grosse Ile Island Duathlon, duathlon, 8:00 am, Grosse Ile, Tom, 313.278.1350
. 5/11/2002, Journeys Marathon, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, Power Walk, 5KR, Kid's Run, 8:00 am, Eagle River, WI, Cathy McGinnis, 715.479.6400
. 5/11/2002, Kate's Challenge, 5KR 5KW 1 MW, 8:30 am, Essexville, Melissa Sochacki, 989-686-4925
. 5/11/2002, Lake Geneva Extreme Sports, 25KR 10KR 5KR, 6:00 am, Lake Geneva, WI, 262-248-4323, www.lakegenevasports.com
. 5/11/2002, Spring Tune-Up, 5K, 9:00 am, Flint, Roger Kilponen, 810-239-6200, [email protected], www.st.paulflint.org
. 5/11/2002, Walk Michigan, Fitness Walk, 1:00 pm, Sumpter Township, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec, 734.261.1990, www.waynecountyparks.com
. 5/12/2002, Berkley 1 mile and 10K, 10KR, 1 MR, 1 MFR, 9:30 am, Berkley - Berkley Community Center, Ed Kozloff, (248) 544-9099, [email protected], www.motorcitystriders.com
. 5/12/2002, Forest City Marathon, 26.2 MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, 2.5K Family Run, London, Ontario, Cheryl Easterm [email protected], www.forestcityroadraces.com
. 5/13/2002, Speed Golf, 18 holes/6MI, 1:00 pm, Polo Fields, Ann Arbor, Fitness Council Region 1, 517.788.4376, [email protected], [email protected]
. 5/14/2002, Motor City Clinic/Meet, Jr. High/Age Group Track , Detroit, 313.864.2108
. 5/15/2002, Swartz Creek Challenge, 5KR/W, 6:30 pm, Swartz Creek, Anne Gault, 810-659-6493, [email protected], www.gaultracemanagement.com
. 5/17/2002, Advance Packaging 5000, 5KR/W, Kids Run, 7:00 pm, Jackson, Dave Knickerbocker, 517.788.9800, [email protected]
. 5/17/2002, Downriver YMCA River Run, 5KRW, 1 MFR, Teddy Bear Trot , 6:00 pm, Wyandotte, Mary Reed, 734.281.2600 , , . 5/18/2002, Cranbrook Educational Community Runs, 10KR, 5KR, 1.6KW, Kid's 200 Meter Run, 9:00, Bloomfield Hills, Heather Hall, 248.645.7721
. 5/18/2002, Eagle Run Classic, 10KR, 5KR, 1 MR 5KR 5KW 1 MFR, 10:00 am, Northville, Cathleen Leese, 248-374-5920, [email protected]
. 5/18/2002, Great Strides; a Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis, Walk; distance varies, 12:00 pm, Ann Arbor, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 734.998.1234, [email protected]
. 5/18/2002, Healing Hands, 5KR/W, 9:00 am, Flint, Genesse County Free Medical Clinic, 810.659.6493 or 810.235.4211
. 5/18/2002, Hospitality Classic Race, 10KR, 5KR, 1 MFR 5KR 1 MFR 10KR , Marshall, Keith Crowell, 616.789.3911
. 5/18/2002, Indian River Adventure Race, 10-12 hr spring/expedition-style adventure, 8:00 am, Indian River, Tim Morley, 231.238.4788, [email protected], www.michiganadventureracing.com
. 5/18/2002, Run by the Bay, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kid's Run, 1/2MFR, 10:00 am, Bay City, Greg Rankin, 989-684-3487
. 5/18/2002, Utica 5K, 5KR, 9:00 am, Utica, Lee Wolken, (810) 731-8310, [email protected]
. 5/18/2002, Walk Michigan, Fitness Walk, 9:00 am, Waterford, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec, 34.261.1990, www.waynecountyparks.com, . 5/19/2002, Ferndale Foot Frolic, 10KR, 1 MR, 9:00 am, Ferndale, Edward Kozloff, (248) 544-9099, [email protected], www.motorcitystriders.com, 10th Participation includes 2 events
. 5/19/2002, Fifth Third Marathon, 13.1MR, kids run, teams, 8 am, St Charles IL, Gloria West or Dana Poindexter , 1-800-889-1850 1-773-472-4581, [email protected]
. 5/19/2002, For Women Only, 5KR/W, Kid's Run, 8:30 am, Ann Arbor, Carolin Dick, 734-663-5680, [email protected], www.aatrackclub.org, Formerly Saturn For Women Only
. 5/19/2002, ICA 5k, 5K, 9:00 am, Interlocken, Tim Scheffler, 231.276-7428, [email protected] , Interlocken Center for the Arts 5K
. 5/19/2002, Prague International Marathon
. 5/19/2002, Zoo-De-Mackinac- Bike Bash, Boyne Highlands, 248-549-1072, [email protected], www.zoo-de-mackinac.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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