MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

July 31, 2002

RRCA ANNOUNCES KYLE BAKER AS 2002 ROADS SCHOLAR®
Alexandria, VA---The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is pleased to announce the 2002 RRCA Roads Scholar® award recipients: Chris Graff of Palo Alto, CA; Kyle Baker of Mason, MI; Amy Yoder Begley of Kendallville, IN; Tara Chaplin of Tucson, AZ; Jeanne Hennessy of Mahopac, NY; and Nicole Jefferson of Arvada, CO.
Each of this year's six recipients will receive a $4,000 grant from the RRCA. These grants are intended to financially assist top American post-collegiate runners who show potential for national and international ranking. The program underscores the RRCA's 44-year-old commitment to the development of distance running in America.
Kyle Baker, 26, is a four-time Big Ten Track Champion and three-time NCAA All-American. A graduate of Michigan State University, Kyle has continued to work at the school while training under his college coach Jim Stintzi. Last August, Kyle was the top American finisher in the Crim 10 Mile Run, finishing 11th overall with a time of 49:10. His performances in 2001 earned him the title of Michigan Runner of the Year. Recently, Kyle finished 10th at the USA 25K Championships (1:17.57) and 20th at the USA 10K Championships (23:32). He is working to make the transition to longer road races while further lowering his track PRs.
Clint Verran was a 2001 recipient of an RRCA Roads Scholar® award. ---From RRCA Press Release

BILL'S RUN RICHMOND RUN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
"The Richmond 8K has a way of making the road weary warrior feel totally at home," said Michigan Runner writer Maury Dean. Where else can you expect a complimentary therapeutic leg massage provided by three massage services in Richmond, Marine City and Port Huron? The race is run in honor of William K. Hamilton, whose charity work in Detroit's Cass Corridor is the stuff of sainthood. The fifth annual 8K run, 5K walk and 1 mile fun run begins at 8:00 am. Register on-line at http://www.ci.richmond.mi.us or call (586) 727-7571, ext. 105 for more information.

RUN CLARK LAKE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
The 27 year-old 12K is one of Michigan's classic runs. The USATF certified course follows the perimeter of beautiful Clark Lake, near Jackson, on gently rolling hills. Cash awards are available for open and masters division 12K winners. A 5K run, 5K walk and kids runs are available, too. Races begin at 8:30 am. Run Clark Lake is the sixth of seven eventsw in the Cit Pat Running Series. Entry forms are available at http://www.athleticventures.com or call (517) 782-6106.

PHIL MCMULLEN HELPS US DECATHLON TEAM WIN DUAL MEET
Two-time U.S. champion Tom Pappas led Team USA to a convincing victory at the 2002 USA vs. Germany Decathlon Dual Meet over the weekend at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California. Pappas' two-day total of 8,431 points blew away the field, which was dominated by American finishers who took five of the first six spots. 2001 U.S. Championships runner-up Phil McMullen was fourth with 7,872 points.
Team USA ended Germany's two-year winning streak by easily winning the competition with 39,908 points, compared with Germany's total of 37,817 points. Team USA holds a 7-3 series lead in the ten-year event.---From http://usatf.org.

IT'S ALL IN THE NAME: HEART OF THE HILLS
Detroit News columnist Neil Rubin wore the race shirt in the photo accompanying his column Tuesday morning: 17th Annual Heart of the Hills. On one of those hot, humid days when we worked up a sweat standing at the start, the hills presented a challenge. The course, however, gets my vote as one of the most scenic in Michigan. Lakes, unexpected country lanes in the "heart" of Bloomfield Hills, and neighborhoods which keep the gardeners busy were fun to encounter. The volunteers at every single intersection were great, too.

CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS CONTINUE AT STANDARD FEDERAL 10K'S
We've noticed Hal Higdon, who ran seven marathons to celebrate his 70th birthday, Bobby Crim, founder of the Crim Festival of Races, and now Carey Pinkowski. Pinkowski is Executive Director of the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, by any standards one of the world's premiere marathons, and certainly one of my favorites. Pinkowski's 40:09 was 4th in his 40-44 age-group at the Grand Rapids event. We also noticed that Michigan Runner of the Year 2001 Amy Wing is back on the roads after her spring maternity leave.

SUMMER EVENT CALENDAR
. Saturday, August 3-10, 2002 AAU Junior Olympic Games Jr. High/Age Group Track Knoxville [email protected] www.aausports. Saturday, August 3, 2002
. Allen Park Street Fair 8K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run 8KR, 1 MR, Allen Park 6:00 pm Edward Kozloff, (248) 544-9099 (248) 544-9099 [email protected] www.motorcitystriders.com
. Saturday, August 3, 2002 Bill's Run Richmond Run! 8KR, 5KW, 1 MFR Richmond 8:00 am Kelly Osterman 586.727.7571, ex. 105, 810.727.5140 [email protected] in memory of William K. Hamilton
. Saturday, August 3, 2002 Joker Shuffle Mt. Morris 810-659-6493
. Saturday, August 3, 2002 Mt Morris 5K & 12K Challenge 12KR, 5KR/W, Mt.Morris 8:00 am Riverbend Striders 810-659-6493 810-659-6493 [email protected], www.riverbendstriders.com
. Saturday, August 3, 2002 Peoples Beach To Beacon Portland www.peolesheritage.com or www.beach2beacon.org
. Saturday, August 3, 2002 Run Clark Lake 12KR, 5KR, 5KW, 3/4K Kids Run Clark Lake 8:25 am Pat Dwyer 517-782-6106 517-782-6106 , [email protected]
. Tuesday, August 6, 2002 All Comers' Track Meet track and field Midland 6:30 pm Gary Scott 989.835.8216 [email protected]
. Tuesday, August 6, 2002 Belle Isle Summer Cross Country Series Jr High/Age Group Cross Country Detroit 6 pm Dan Deyo 313-610-1188 [email protected]
. Tuesday, August 6, 2002 Calvin College Track Meet Jr. High/Age Group Track Grand Rapids 6:30 pm Laurens TenKate, 616-538-2283 www.grandrapidstrackclub
. Thursday, August 8, 2002, Great Pizza Challenge 5KR, 1/4 MR Flint 6:30 pm Anne Gault 810-659-6493 810-659-6493 [email protected] www.gaultracemanagement.com
. Saturday, August 10, 2002, Cheesetown Challenge 5 MR, 2 MR/W, Kid's Run, Pinconning 6:00 pm Marty Schultz 517.879.5617 517.879.5617 [email protected]
. Saturday, August 10, 2002, Coopersville Summerfest 5k 5KR Coopersville 8:00 am Jeremyy Annen 616.997.3541 616.837-8471 [email protected]
. Saturday, August 10, 2002, Crystal Lake Team Marathon & Relay 26.2 MR Beulah 8:00 am Paul Szymanski 231-882-7212, 616-882-4902 [email protected]
. Saturday, August 10, 2002, Dwayne Rau Memorial Road Race 5KR/W, kids 2.5KFR West Branch 8:30 am Marjorie Taylor, 989.345.0901 [email protected]
. Saturday, August 10, 2002 Run Thru Hell 10 MR, 4.8 MR Pinckney 8:00 am Harrison D. Hensley 734-878-6640
. Sunday, August 11, 2002, Sylvania Triathlon Tri: 1.5 KS, 40 KB, 10KR, Du: 2KR, 40KB, 10KR Sylvania, OH John Gault 810-659-6493 419.885.2089 [email protected] www.gaultracemanagement.com
. Sunday, August 11, 2002, Vietnam Vets United Annual 5K Run 5KR Allen Park 9:00 am Ray Joaquin 734.552.8538, 734.281.4054
. Tuesday, August 13, 2002, Belle Isle Series Summer Cross Country 5KR, 2KR youth Run, 2 MR Detroit 6 pm Dan Deyo 313-610-1188 [email protected]
. Thursday, August 15, 2002, Joints in Motion Run & Walk 5KR/W, 1/2 K dash Flint 6:45 pm 810.238.5981 810.230.8292
. Thursday, August 15, 2002, Midland Bullock Creek 989-835-8216
. Thursday, August 15, 2002, Midland Bullock Creek Jr. High/Age Group Track Midland 989.835.8216
. Friday, August 16, 2002 Howell Melon Run 10KR, 5KR, 1 MFR, 1/4 MR Howell 6:30 pm Denny Troshak 517-546-0693
. Saturday, August 17, 2002: Please note: the Chelsea to Dexter 10K Road Race date has been changed to October 19, 2002, 8:30 am Julie Wagner 734.665.2405
. Saturday, August 17, 2002, Clarence Catallo Run for SCAMP 5KR Clarkston 9 am 248-620-1882 scamprun@yahoo
. Saturday, August 17, 2002, Falcon Run 5KR, 1 MFR Dearborn 8:45 am 313-562-1990 248.888.9029
. Saturday, August 17, 2002Hartford Law Enforcement Torch Run 5KR/W, 1MFR Hartford 7:00 am Jan Kelly 616.621.2477
. Saturday, August 17, 2002, Hotter than Stan's Kiln 5KR, 5KW Ann Arbor 8 am Kathleen Gina 734-657-0214 [email protected]
. Saturday, August 17, 2002, Mitchell's Run Through Rockford 5KR/W Rockford 9:00 am Steve Peterson 616.863.9168 [email protected] www.nitchellsrun.org
. Saturday, August 17, 2002, St. Ignace Classic 10KR, 5KR/W St Ignace 8:30 am Janet Peterson 800-338-6660 800-338-6660, [email protected] www.stignace.com
. Saturday, August 17, 2002, St. Ignace Fitness Expo 5KR, 10KR/W, Kid's Run St Ignace 8:30 am 906-643-8717 1-800-338-6660 [email protected] www.stignace.com
. Saturday, August 17, 2002, Standard Federal Bank 10K 10KR Kalamazoo 8:00 am Shawn Platt 877.904.5408, www.standardfederalbank10K.com
. Saturday, August 17, 2002, Sunset 5K 20KR, 10KR, 5KR, 1 MR, Ann Arbor 7:00 pm Ann Stewart 734-482-4388 734-332-3981, [email protected] www.athleticventures.com
. Saturday, August 17, 2002, Three Rivers Triathlon & Duathlon Tri: 1KS, 40KB, 10KR, Du: 5KR, 40KB, 10KR Three Rivers, Emmanual Millet 616.278.2075, [email protected] cooltri.com
. Sunday, August 18, 2002, Crazy 8 Extreme Trail Run 8 MR Ishpeming 906-486-8164
. Sunday, August 18, 2002 Grand Woods 5 K 5KR Lansing 9 am Chuck Block 517-702-0226 [email protected]
. Sunday, August 18, 2002 Lapeer Kiwanis 5K & 10K 10KR, 5KR, Lapeer John Gault 810-659-6493 [email protected] www.gaultracemanagement.com
. Sunday, August 18, 2002 Newburgh Lake Triathlon swim,bike,run Livonia John Gault 810-659-6493 419.885.2089 [email protected] www.gaultracemanagement.com
. Sunday, August 18, 2002 St. Ignace Fitness Expo Scenic Bike Tour 25MB, 40MB, 50MB St Ignace 8:30 am 906-643-8717 1-800-338-6660 [email protected], www.stignace.com
. Tuesday, August 20, 2002 Belle Isle Summer Cross Country 5KR, 2KR youth run, 2 MR Detroit 6 pm Dan Deyo 313-610-1188 [email protected]
. Tuesday, August 20, 2002, Mulick Park Co-ed Cross Country Relay X-C relay Grand Rapids 7:00 pm Russ Danhof. 616.243.9885
. Saturday, August 24, 2002, Crim Festival of Races 10 MR, 8KR/W, 5KR/W, 1 MR/W, Teddy Bear Trot Flint 8:00 am, Sherlynn Everly 810.235.3396 810.235.3396 [email protected] www.crim.org Includes Crim Kids Classic, 1 Mile, Michigan Runner Race Series 10 Mile
. Saturday, August 24, 2002, Hastings Summerfest Run 10KR, 5KR, 5KW Hastings 8:30 Laura Kennet 616.948.3139, [email protected]
. Saturday, August 24, 2002, Paul Bunyan 5K & 10K Run 5KR, 10KR Oscoda 6:00 pm Kenny 480.836.0432, [email protected] www.3disciplines.com
. Saturday, August 24, 2002, Paul Bunyan Half Ironman Triathlon & Duathlon Challenge swim, bike, run, run Oscoda 7:00 am, Kenny, 480.836.0432 [email protected], www.3disciplines.com
. Sunday, August 25, 2002, Rotary Charity Waterfront Bridge Run/Walk 4 MR/W South Portland, Maine 9 am 207-773-2533
. Sunday, August 25, 2002, Van Ettan Lake Triathlon & Duathlon 1MS, 40KB, 10KR, 5KR Oscoda 8:00 am Kenny, 480.836.0432 [email protected], www.3disciplines.com
. Monday, August 26, 2002, Belle Isle Preseason Cross Country Scrimmage 5KR, 2KR youth run Detroit 4:30 pm Dan Deyo, 313-610-1188 [email protected]
. Thursday, August 29, 2002, Centerline EarlyBird x-c meet 810-757-6660
. Thursday, August 29, 2002, Glen Lake Invite x-c meet Glen Lake 231-334-3061
. Saturday, August 31, 2002, Corunna Cross Country, x-c Corunna 989-743-3441
. Saturday, August 31, 2002 Milford Labor Day 30K, Milford, 8:00 am, Doug Klingensmith [email protected], www.laborday30k.com, Michigan Runner Race Series 30K
. Saturday, August 31, 2002, Run Like the Wind 10KR, 5KR Westland 9:30 am Chuck Block 248.921.7110, [email protected]

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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