MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

May 15, 2002

RON WARHURST FEATURED IN MAY/JUNE MICHIGAN RUNNER
The University of Michigan's Ron Warhurst is coaching the hottest runners in the country. Tom Henderson interviews Coach Warhurst along with Tim Broe, Nate Brannen, Kevin Sullivan and Alan Webb in the May/June Michigan Runner magazine. The Michigan Runner is available at specialty running stores.

RECORD PARTICIPATION IN 25TH ANNUAL FIFTH THIRD RIVER BANK RUN
The Fifth Third River Bank Run celebrated its 25th running in style with record participation in the 25K (4,738), 5K run (3,015), 5K walk (756) and kid's race (1,387). South African Krige Schabort set a new 25K Wheelchair World Record (51:30), earning a $5,000 bonus for shattering the 25K Wheelchair WR that Ernst Van Dyle set at the River Bank Run last year (52:02). Winner Ronald Mogaka's 1:13:56 was one second short of a new World Record. Teresa Wanjiku (1;26:57) of Kenya held off newcomer Jeanne Henessy (1:27:18) of New York for the win. Henessy won the USATF 25K National Championship while David Morris won the men's USATF 25K race.

Bill Rodgers, winner of the first River Bank Run in 1978, returned for the 25th anniversary and ran a respectable 1:35:11 for second place in the 50-54 age group. And who was first in that age group? None other than marathon-man Doug Kurtis, whose 1:27:37 was also good for 3rd place among Michigan master runners. Betsy Frens (17:04) and Matt Kaczor (15:25) won the 5K event. Complete results are available at http://www.classicrace.com

MICHIGAN RUNNER RACE SERIES 25K CHAMPIONSHIP
Kyle Baker (1:17:57) earned his 2nd Michigan Runner Race Series title and was 4th in the USATF 25K National Championship. Laura Murphy won the Michigan Runner Race Series women's title in 1:37:46. Laurie Decker ((1:41:05) and Phil Bedford (1:20:55) won the masters titles.

LASALLE BANK CHICAGO MARATHON BOOSTS ECONOMY BY $90 MILLION
Chicago was unusually quiet the first weeks after September 11. Hotel staff and taxi drivers told us that they noticed a huge change the first weekend in October-the weekend of the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon. Now, the Regional Economic Application Laboratory (REAL) has released figures on the Marathon's economic impact. From 1996 to 2001, the marathon's impact has grown three-fold from $29.6 million to $90 million. The growth in the number of registered participants is equally impressive, increasing from 10,925 in 1996 to 37,500 in 2001.

DEXTER ANN ARBOR HALF MARATHON IS RRCA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
At stake in the Dexter Ann Arbor half marathon are two state titles and $1,500 in prize money. The $1,500 prize purse for the half-marathon run only will be distributed as follows: $400 each to the 1st overall man and woman, $250 each to the 2nd overall man and woman, and $100 each to the 3rd overall man and woman. The half marathon will be the Road Runners Clubs State Championship as well as the Michigan Runner Race Series half marathon championship.

The Dexter Ann Arbor Run is also offering complementary entries to runners who meet specified standards for both the 5K and half marathon races. See http://www.dexterannarborrun.com for qualifying times.

SPRING EVENT CALENDAR
. 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,
. 5/25/2002, Bayshore Marathon,Traverse City, 26.2 MR, 10KR, Dave Taylor, 231.941.8118
. 5/25/2002, John H. Jarvi, Jr. Memorial Run, Ironwood, 10KR, 10K Wheelchair, 5KR, Tot Trot, Michelle Kanipes, 906.932.6058
. 5-25-2002, SMAC Ann Arbor Urban Adventure, Ann Arbor, Canoeing, Trekking, Orienteering, Scooter, and Fixed Ropes, Mark and Linda Moran, 248-969-2848, [email protected], http://www.smacworld.com
. 5/25/2002, Thumb Runabouts, Memorial Day Run , Bad Axe, 3MR/W, 6MR Patricia Kellermann, 517-375-2522, [email protected]
. 5/26/2002, Burlington Marathon, Burlington, ON, 26.1 MR, 13.1 MR, 5KR, relay, 905.639.8053, http://www.burlingtonmarathon.com
. 5/27/2002, Bank One/The Truth Great Race Sports Festival XX, Elkhart, Indiana, 13.1MR, 10KR/W, skate, 50KB, 25K, 1MR, 10KWh, 13M canoe, 5KFW, Ron Schmanske, 219.296.5890, [email protected], http://www.thegreatrace.net
. 5/27/2002, City of Burton Memorial day 5K run/walk, Burton, 5KR/W, Lester Brady, 810-744-0957, [email protected], http://www.raceservices.com
. 5/27/2002, Jenison Ambucs Memorial Day Race, Jenison, 5KR, 1 MR Wheel chair divisions, Mike TePastte, 616.457.4880, http://www.classicrace.com
. 5/27/2002, Memorial Day Run, Grosse Ile , 5 MR, 1 MR, 1 MFR, Greg Everal, 734.282.1101
. 5/27/2002, Run to Climax, Kalamazoo, 7KR, 2MW Greg Randall 616.383.9423 616.383.9423 [email protected]
. 5/28/2002, Fund Run, Grand Rapids, 616-791-8849
. 5/28/2002, Rotary 5k, Benton Harbor, 5KR, Steve Banyon, 616-429-4616, [email protected]
. 5/29/2002, AAU Summer Series, Detroit, Jr. High/Age Group Track, 313.596.1751
. 5/30/2002, Walk Michigan, Westland, Fitness Walk, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec. , 734.261.1990, http://www.waynecountyparks.com
. 5/31/2002, Avon Breast Cancer 3 day, 1-800-825-1000
. 5/31/2002, Cooley 5K Race, Lansing, 517-371-5140 X 2916, http://www.cooley.edu
. 6/1/2002 , Amerikam Brian Diemer, Cutlerville, 5KR/W, 5K Wheel, Robert Hyde, 616.575.3363, 616.530.3164, [email protected], http://www.classicrace.com
. 6/1/2002, Dexter to Ann Arbor Kids' Run , Ann Arbor, 2-4 years 50 yards, 5-6 years 200, 7-9 years 1/2 mile run, 10-12 years 1MR , Lew Kidder, 734.662.1000, [email protected], http://www.dexterannarborrun.com
. 6/1/2002,God's Country Adelphi Marathon , Potter County, PA, 26.2, Potter County Visitors Association, 888-POTTER2, [email protected], http://www.pavisnet.com/marathon/
. 6/1/2002, Great Strides; a Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis, Hartland, Walk; distance varies, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 734.998.1234, [email protected]
. 6/1/2002, Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run, Grayling, 5KR, 5 MR, Cindy Olson, 517.348.9266, [email protected], http://www.hansonhills.org
. 6/1/2002, Hershey, Roseville, 810.445.5480
. 6/1/2002 Midland Community Dow Run/Walk Midland 10KR, 5KR/W, 10K Wheel, 1 MW, , Kate Nigro 517.832.7937, x271 517.832.7937, x271 [email protected], http://www.midlandcommunitycenter.org
. 6/1/2002, Oak/ Apple Run, Royal Oak, 10KR, 2 MR, Edward Kozloff, (248) 544-9099, http://www.motorcitystriders.com
. 6/1/2002, Summer Stroll For Epilepsy, Detroit Zoo , 1-800-377-6226
. 6/1/2002, Westwoods 5K, Run/Walk, Traverse City, 5KR/W, 1 MFR, Laurie Derusha, 231.947-9418, [email protected]
. 6/1/2002,YMCA Run, Saginaw, 5KR/W, Saginaw YMCA, 989-895-8596, 1.888.380.YMCA, [email protected], http://www.ymca.net
. 6/2/2002, Dexter to Ann Arbor Run, Ann Arbor , 13.1 MR, 5KR/W, 2 Person Relay, Lew Kidder, 734.662.1000, [email protected] , http://www.dexterannarborrun.com
. 6/2/2002, Suzuki Rock 'n Roll Marathon, San Diego, 26.2 MR, 858.450.6510, http://www.rnrmarathon.com
. 6/3/2002 , Hershey, Roseville, 810-445-5480
. 6/5/2002, AAU Summer Series, Detroit, Jr. High/Age Group Track, 313.596.1751
. 6/5/2002, Flushing Evening 5k Run/Walk, Flushing, 5KR/W, John Gault, 810-6596493, [email protected], http://www.gaultracemanagement.com
. 6/7/2002 , Hershey, Detroit, 313.877.8865
. 6/7/2002, Hershey, Holt, 517-694-1549
. 6/7/2002, Hershey, Troy, 248.524.3484,
. 6/7/2002 , Hershey State, Howell, Jr. High/Age Group Track , 517.546.0693
. 6/8/2002, Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour, Mackinaw City, 25M, 50M, 75M, 100M, Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce, 231.436.5574/ 888.455.8100, http://www.mackinawchamber.com
. 6/8/2002, Blue Water Hospice Annual 5K-10K River Run, Marysville, 10KR, 5KR, 3 MW, Carole Nichols, 810.982.8809
. 6/8/2002, Cherry Creek Classic, Lowell, 5KR/W, Terry VanderWarf, 616-897-5148
. 6/8/2002, Fleet Feet, Midland, Jr. High/Age Group Track, 969.835.8596
. 6/8/2002, Mackinac Lilac Festival Run and Walk, Mackinac Island, 10KR/W, 1/4 M Kids run, Riverbend Striders, 248.659.6493, 248.659.6493, 810.659.2341, http://www.gaultracemanagement.com
. 6/8/2002, Myasthenia Gravis Association, Sterling Heights, 3 MR/W, 1 1/2 MW, 586.795.1854, 248.645.0065
. 6/8/2002, Panopoulos Salons Homerun, Grand Rapids, 5K, Tina Porcelli, 616.454.7153, [email protected], http://www.classicrace.com/races/index.html
. 6/8/2002, Rose Run, Jackson, 10KR, 5KR, 4 MW, Kid's Run, Mike McGlynn 517.796.8455, [email protected], http://www.roserun.org
. 6/8/2002, Run With Determination, Lansing MI, 5KR, 5KW, Kid's Run 1MR, 517.485.9477
. 6/8/2002, Sunburst Marathon, South Bend , 26.2 MR, 10KR, 5KRW, Liz Peralta, 574.674.0900, x6262, 219.694.0900, x6262, [email protected], http://www.sunburstraces.org
. 6/8/2002, Walk Michigan, Livonia, Fitness Walk, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec. 734.261.1990, http://www.waynecountyparks.com
. 6/9/2002, Ann Arbor Pizzaman Triathlon, Ann Arbor, swim,bike,run, John Gault, 810-659-6493, [email protected], http://www.RiverbendStriders.com
. 6/9/2002, Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour, Mackinaw City Ride across the "Mighty Mac", Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce, 231.436.5574/ 888.455.8100, http://www.mackinawchamber.com
. 6/9/2002, Catawaba Island Run For Humanity, Port Clinton, 5 MR, 3MW 3 MR, Bud Hagy, 800-627-0700 ext 1231, Dave Camerino, 440-331-3544, [email protected], http://www.cicclub.com
. 6/9/2002, Pride 5K Run/Walk, Grand Rapids, 5KR/W, John McElwee, 616.285.7132, 616.285.7132, [email protected], http://www.frontrunners.org/clubs/grandrapids/2002p5k.html
. 6/9/2002, Race For Autism, Stony Creek Metro Park, 5KR, 1 MW, http://www.raceforautism.freeservers.com
. 6/13/2002, Walk Michigan, Westland, Fitness Walk, Wayne Co. Parks & Rec., 734.261.1990, http://www.waynecountyparks.com
. 6/14/2002, Kid's Klassic, Kalamazoo, Kid's Run, Sarah Feilmeier, 616-343-0747, [email protected], http://www.kalamazooklassic.com
. 6/14/2002, Zanglin Downriver Run, Trenton, 8KR, 1 MR, Eve Howell, (313) 336-1083, [email protected], http://www.zanglinrun.com
. 6/15/2002, AAU State Meet, Jr. High/Age Group Track, 313-596-1751
. 6/15/2002, Angola Half-Marathon, Angola, IN, 5KR, 13.1 MR, Mike Cole, 260-665-6888
. 6/15/2002, Belleville Strawberry Run, Belleville, 5 MR, 2 MW, Kid's Run, Marie Quayle, 734.434.6593 734.699.2047, [email protected], http://sport.mlive.com/sport/bbcstriders
. 6/15/2002, Dodge Park, 3.1, Sterling Heights, 3.1MR, Michael Kostrzeba, 586-446-2705
. 6/15/2002, Hershey, Detroit, 313-877-8865
. 6/15/2002, Hershey, Troy, 248-524-3484
. 6/15/2002, Kalamazoo Klassic, Kalamazoo, 10KR, 5KR/W, Sarah Feilmeier, 616-343-0747, [email protected], http://www.kalamazooklassic.com
. 6/15/2002, Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon & 5K, Ludington, 13.1 MR, 5KR, Ludington Area Chamber of Commerce, 231.845-0324, http://www.ludington.org
. 6/15/2002, Mackinaw City Fudge Classic, Mackinaw City, 10KR, 5KR, 1 1/2 MW, Penny Vance, 231.436-5574 231
.^6/15/2002, North Country Trail Relay, Manistee, teams: 2.3M to 9.4M, Brian Buchanan , 616-786-2945, [email protected], http://www.truheat.com/nctr
. 6/15/2002, Running Fit Trail Run, Laingsburg, 10 M, 5M, Randy Step, 515.333.9066, http://runningfit.com
. 6/16/2002, Michigan Youth Championships, AAU State Track Meet, Darnell Hall, 313-596-1751
. 6/16/2002, Plymouth YMCA Annual Run, Plymouth, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MR/W, Triple (all 3) , Joanne McCarthy, 734-453-2904, 7334.453.4191
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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