MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

August 21, 2002

IT'S CRIM WEEK IN MICHIGAN
"From the scenic start over the Flint River to the tough Bradley Hills to the famed down-the-brick-street finish, few races have drawn runners from around the world like the Crim 10 mile has. Yet Saturday's 10 mile on August 24 is only one of the day's activities," says Michigan Runner's Charles D. McEwen. The Crim festival offers an event for everyone, including 8K, 5K and 1 mile runs, 5K and 1 mile walks and a Teddy Bear Trot.
The Crim Sports and Fitness Expo begins Thursday at 4-8 pm at the Riverfront Character Inn and continues Friday 11am-9pm. Rod Craig leads the race-walk clinic Thursday at 6 and none other than marathon world record holder Catherine Ndereba will conduct a running clinic Friday at 3:30pm.
The Flint Journal's post-race party continues until 4pm Saturday with live entertainment provided by Reverend Right-Time, DJ Craig Center & Black Tie Productions, and The Swinging Demons. The party isn't over until you've watched the WFUM TV race broadcast early Saturday evening.

TIM MOORE IS MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL RUNNER OF THE YEAR
The September/October 2002 issue of Michigan Runner magazine has announced that Tim Moore is the 2001-2001 Michigan High School Runner of the Year. Moore is the 2001 Footlocker National Cross Country Champion and was a member of the US junior team at the World Cross Country Championships. The Novi High School graduate will attend the University of Notre Dame in September.
Tim is the second athlete named as the Michigan High School Runner of the year. Dathan Ritzenhein was the first in 2000-2001. Honorable mentions have been awarded to Nikki Bonsack, Nicole Bush, Candice Davis, Katie Erdman, Kenneth Ferguson, Krishawna parker, Tim Ross, and Amber Smith. For more about Tim Moore see Scott Hubbard's profile in the Michigan Runner, available now at Michigan running stores.

WHAT'S NEW IN SHOES
Michigan Runner's own Scott Sullivan introduces the Running Network's 2002 Fall Shoe Review, a featured insert in the September/October 2002 Michigan Runner magazine. You'll want to check out Cregg Weinmann reviews of 37 new running shoes and the Shoe Chart on page 30 which identifies type (stability, motion control, trail, etc), sizes available, price, weight, shape and last.

IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T HEARD; WEBB SIGNS WITH NIKE
Last week Dick Patrick of USA Today broke the story: Alan Webb signed with Nike. According to Nike's August 15th press release, Webb plans to train with his high school coach Scott Raczko and continue his education in Virginia.
"We are thrilled to have Alan Webb join our family of athletes," said John Capriotti, Nike's Global Director of Running Sports Marketing. "Nike has the largest youth running program in the country and we know Alan will be a great role model for young runners on and off the track."

RITZ TOPS LETSRUN.COM POLL
LetsRun.com ran an interactive online poll after USA Today announced AlanWebb's deal with Nike. The question: "Which Athlete Will Have the Best Career?" The votes are in:
"Alan Webb 11.8%
Jorge Torres 6.0%
Dathan Ritzenhein 62.8%
David Krummenacker 12.7%
Nathan Brannen 6.7%"
http://letsrun.com

PLANNING AHEAD FOR LABOR DAY RACES
Labor Day weekend offers an extra day to get a race on the calendar and you'll find a variety of events.
. The Huron Valley Running Club presents a rare opportunity to run a 30K at the 2nd annual Milford Labor Day 30K on August 31. This is a good way to get in your fall marathon long run and participate in the Michigan Runner Race Series at the same time. (http://www.laborday30k.com)
. Mercy General health Partners are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Run for Your Health 5K in Muskegon on September 2. The course starts and ends at Pere Marquette Park. Call 231.739.3948.
. The flat, fast, and USATF certified Cadillac Annual Labor Day 5K and 10K is celebrating, too. The 30th annual event on September 2 is also the RRCA 10K State Championship. Call 231.775.4272.
. "Run Like Mike". The 3rd annual 5K honors Mike Rutka, an avid runner until his death a few years ago. Gallop Park in Ann Arbor is the new location and a kids run is available, too. Register online at http://www.aatrackclub.org.

LATE SUMMER EVENT CALENDAR
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, [email protected] www.crim.org, Michigan Runner Race Series 10 Mile
. Hastings Summerfest Run 10KR, 5KR, 5KW Hastings 8:30 Laura Kennet 616.948.3139, [email protected]
. Paul Bunyan 5K & 10K Run 5KR, 10KR Oscoda 6:00 pm Kenny 480.836.0432, [email protected] www.3disciplines.com
. 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
. 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
. Glen Lake Invite x-c meet Glen Lake 231-334-30

Saturday, August 31, 2002
. Corunna Cross Country, x-c, Corunna 989-743-3441
. Milford Labor Day 30K, Milford, 8:00 am, Doug Klingensmith [email protected], www.laborday30k.com, Michigan Runner Race Series 30K
. Run Like the Wind 10KR, 5KR, Westland 9:30 am Chuck Block 248.921.7110, [email protected]

Sunday, September 1, 2002
. Hansons 16 Mile Marathon Training Run 4-16 MR 8:00 am Royal Oak Sonja Shoudy 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com free
. Rock 'N' Roll 13.1 MR 7 am Virginia Beach [email protected]
. Run for the Roses 5KR/W 1 MR/W 1 MFR 4:30 pm Rose City Melvin Killenger (989) 685-2063
. Rutka 5K 5KR, 1/4M Kids R 9:00 am Ann Arbor Kathleen Gina 734.668.4760, 734-657-0214 [email protected] www.aatrackclub.org Gallup Park

Monday, September 2, 2002
. Cadillac Labor Day 10KR, 5KR Kid's Run 9:00 am Cadillac Glenn Bathrick 213.775.4272 231.775.4272 [email protected]
. Labor Day Run & Potluck 10KR, 5KR/W 10:00 am Midland Gary Scott 989-835-8216 989.754.3300, ext. 2342 [email protected]
. Mercy General Health Partners Run for Your Health 5KR, 8:30 am Muskegon Greg Loomis 231-739-4885 www.mghp.com
. River Run/Walk 3 MR/W, FW, Kid's Run 9:30 am Harsens Island John Schafer 810.748.3598

Tuesday, September 3, 2002
. Grand Rapids XC Jr High/Age Group Cross Country Grand Rapids 616-791-8849
. Hansons Speed Session- Every Tuesday training 6:30 pm Sterling Heights Sonja Shoudy 248-616-9665 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com Dodge Park

Wednesday, September 4, 2002
. Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #3 Training Clinic 7:00 PM Royal Oak and Auburn Hills Sonja
Shoudy 586.323.9683 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com . On the Right Path 5KR/W, 2MFW 6:30 pm Clio Mike Manor 810.768.4721 810.233.8851 810-687-1266

Thursday, September 5, 2002
. Every Thursday - Hansons Group Run 6:30 pm Royal Oak Sonja Shoudy 248-616-9665 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com

Friday, September 6, 2002
. RE/MAX Partners Children's Miracle Network 5K Cross Country 7:00 pm Royal Oak Keena Catanzaro 248.435.1100 [email protected]

Saturday, September 7, 2002
. River Run 10KR 8:30 am Manistee Mikelle Picardat 231-723-8063
. Baroda 5K Run/Walk for Organ Donations 5K R/W 9:00 am Baroda Dean Cortson 269.422.1216
. Central Montcalm x-c meet 517-831-5247
. Cougar Fall Classic 5KR/W 8:30 am Grand Rapids Gary Dickerson 616.459.4559 [email protected] www.grcatholiccentral.com/cougarr5K
. Dances with Dirt 100 KR, 50 KR, 100 K Relay 6:00 am Pinckney Randy Step 248.347.4568 734-769-5016 248.347.4949 (Novi) [email protected] danceswithdirt.com
. Foote Hospital Run 5 MR, 5KW, Kid's Run 8:00 Jackson Cindy Beadling 517-780-7306 [email protected] www.athleticventures.com
. Mackinac Island 8 Mile Road Race 8 MR/W, 1/2K & 1/4K kids run 9:30 am Mackinac Island Anne Gault 810-659-6493, 810.238.5981 [email protected], www.gaultracemanagement.com, Michigan Runner Race Series
. Motor City Shakedown 8KR/W, 1 MFR/W 9:30 am Detroit Cheryl Adams 888.738.3261 888.738.3261 www.motorcityshakedown.com
. Muskrat Classic Run x-c meet 9:00 am Algonac Mike Taylor 810-794-7968 [email protected]
. Reeds Lake Triathlon 1/2MS, 18MB, 15MR 7:45 am Grand Rapids Susan Perry 616.949.1750 616.949.1750 www.classicrace.com
. Tommy Titan Cross Country Race 5KR 10:00 AM Northville, Guy Murray (313) 993-1724 (313) 993-1724
. Tracy Strom x-c meet Ishpeming
. Witch's Hat Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MFR South Lyon Scott Smith 248.437.6687 or 248.437.6254 [email protected] www.geocities.com/slxc/

Sunday, September 8, 2002
. Constantine Harvest Run is cancelled
. Pasquale's Trot for Tots 5KR, 1/4 M tot trot 9:30 am Royal Oak Karen Kubicki (248) 691.4777 (248) 544-9099 (248) 544-9099 [email protected] www.trotfortots.com
. South Haven Triathlon & Duathlon 9:00 am South Haven Kenny 480.836.0432 [email protected] www.3disciplines.com

Tuesday, September 10, 2002
. Belle Isle Middle/JR High Classic 2K grades 6 and younger 3K grades 7-8, 5K open run HS/older 4:30 pm Detroit Dan Deyo 313-610-1188 [email protected] Lighthouse Pointe
. Hansons Speed Session- Every Tuesday training 6:30 pm Sterling Heights Sonja Shoudy 248-616-9665 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com Dodge Park

Thursday, September 12, 2002
. Belle Isle Youth 2K 2K grades 6 and younger 3K grades 7-8, 5K open run HS/older 4:30 pm Detroit Dan Deyo 313-610-1188 [email protected] Lighthouse Pointe
. Every Thursday - Hansons Group Run 6:30 pm Royal Oak Sonja Shoudy 248-616-9665 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com

Friday, September 13, 2002
. New Boston Huron x-c meet 734-782-1436

Saturday, September 14, 2002
. Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour 25M, 50M, 75M, 100M 9:00 am Mackinaw City Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 231.436.5574/ 888.455.8100 www.mackinawchamber.com
. Downriver Dash 5KR 9:00 am Trenton DeAnna Redissi 734.676.5850 [email protected] www.trentonathleticclub.com
. Harvest Stompede 10K, 15KR, 1 MR, Suttons Bay, Heather F Brady [email protected] www.lpwines.com Leelanau Peninsula between Suttons Bay & Traverse City
. John Hansen Memorial 12M, 5 MR 10 am Gladstone Michael Segorski 906-428-4708 906-789-0005 [email protected], Eastern Time
. John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge 15KR, 5KR, 1/2 MR 8:30 Kensington Metropark, Milford Dave Armstrong 248.684.9433 248.887.3921 www.aatrackclub.org
. M-Fit at the Ice cube Fitness Center 5K 5KR/W 8:00 am Ann Arbor Jill Miller 734.998.8700 [email protected]
. Newberry x-c meet Newberry 906-293-3244
. Nike-Holly Cross Country Invitational x-c meet 7:45 am Davisburg Matt Weisdorfer 2483283200, x5249 [email protected]
. Omni's Great Canoe Race 1 Mile - other 12:00 pm Norton Shores Omni Fitness Club 231.739.3391 www.omnifitnessclub.com
. Run for Ryan 8KR, 1 MFR, 5:30 pm Flat Rock Sergent Chiropractic 734.782.0717 or 734-782-3972, [email protected] www.heritage.com/ryansfriends
. Running Fit 20 Mile Training Run 20 MR 8:00 am East Lansing Randy Step 517.333.9066, [email protected] www.runningfit.com Note date change from 9/28. Accurate out and back rolling scenic course through Hines Park on blacktop bike path. Aid everey 2-3 miles.
. Sparta Cross Country x-c meet 616-887-8213
. St. John Applefest 10K Run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR, 1/4 MR 9:00 am Fenton Tim & Mary Arthur 810.735.9193, 810.238.5981, [email protected] www.gaultracemanagement.com
. Standard Federal Bank 10K 10KR 8:00 am Auburn Hills Shawn Platt 877.904.5408 www.standardfederalbank10K.com
. Troy Daze 5K & 10K 10KR, 5KR 8:00 AM Troy Jen Tabor 248-625.4519 248-549-6414 [email protected] www.customnet.net/~troyjc/5k10k/race.htm
. Walk-Er Run 10KR, 5KR 9:00 am Walker Walker Recreation Dept. 616.791.6890 616.791.6890

Sunday, September 15, 20022
. Addison Oaks Fall Classic - MMBA bike Romeo John Gault 810-659-6493 [email protected] www.gaultracemanagement.com
. Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour Ride across the "Mighty Mac" Mackinaw City Mackinaw Area Chamber of Commerce 231.436.5574/ 888.455.8100 www.mackinawchamber.com Must ride in September 14 Tour
. Hansons 16 Mile Marathon Training Run 4-16 MR 8:00 am Grosse Pointe Sonja Shoudy 313.882.1325 [email protected] hansons-running.com free
. Hyatt Run For Charity 10KR, 5KW 10:00 am Dearborn Hyatt Regency Dearborn 313.982.6940 www.hrdrunforcharity.com benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
. Rushford Rustic Rhodes 5KSteeplechase R, Walk, free kids race 3:00 pm Bay City Tom Rushford 989.684.9299 or 989.892.3085
. Steelcase Grand Duathlon 5KR, 30 KB, 5KR 8:00 am Grand Rapids Tim Koenigsknecht 616-475-2RUN 616-475-2RUN [email protected] www.granduathlon.org
. Stony Creek Triathlon & Duathlon Championship 1KW, 38KB, 10KR, 5KR or 2MR, 21MB, 10KR or 500mS, 7MB, 2MR 8:00 am Shelby Township Kenny 480.836.0432, [email protected] www.3disciplines.com Michigan Multisport Series Championship
. West Michigan Marathon 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR Muskegon Phillip J. Connor 231.722.9322, ext. 244 231.722.9322, ext. 244 [email protected] WMMarathon.com

Tuesday, September 17, 2002
. Hansons Speed Session- Every Tuesday training 6:30 pm Sterling Heights Sonja Shoudy 248-616-9665 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com Dodge Park
. Lutheran East x-c meet Detroit 313.371.8750

Wednesday, September 18, 2002
. Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #3 Training Clinic 7:00 PM Utica and Grosse pointe, Sonja Shoudy 586.323.9683, [email protected] hansons-running.com

Thursday, September 19, 2002
. Every Thursday - Hansons Group Run 6:30 pm Royal Oak Sonja Shoudy 248-616-9665 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com

Friday, September 20, 2002
. 9/20/2002 Jackson XC x-c meet Jackson 517.592.5483

Saturday, September 21, 2002
. Autism Awareness Walk 1MW, 3MW 11:00 am Royal Oak Vanessa 248.691.0306 [email protected] mywebpages.comcast.net/ACT-WALK/
. Detroit Catholic Central Invitational x-c meet 10:00 am Northville Tony Magni 313.534.1786 [email protected]
. Grosse Pointe Run 5KR/W, 10KR, 1MR 8:30 am Grosse Pointe Joel Manardo 586.774.7600 [email protected] www.gaultracemanagement.com
. Hadley Harvest Run 10KR, 4 MR/W Hadley Denny Poniatowski 810.797.2272 810.797.2272
. Marblehead Inn 5 K classic 5KR/W, 1 MFR 9:00 am Marblehead, OH Veronica Rinehart 419-756-6715 [email protected] www.marbleheadinnohio.com
. Monroe Jefferson x-c meet 734.289.5555
. Muscling Out Myositis 8:00 am Muskegon Kristine Vandervelde 231.780.1323 [email protected] myositis.org
. North Country Trail Run 26.2MR, 50MR 7:30 am Manistee Steve Webster 616.261.9706 [email protected] www.stridersrun.com
. Parlor City Trot Half-Marathon 13.1 MR, 10KR 8 am Bluffton, IN Mike MacAvoy 260-824-5158 [email protected]
. Petoskey Optimist x-c meet Petoskey 616.348.0100
. Phil Loomis Invitational/Cit Pat Awards Ceremony 4 MR, 5KW 8:00 am Jackson Bob Gilmore 517-782-2071 [email protected]
. Race Against Tobacco Lake Superior Shore Run 11 MR, 3 MR, 1/4 MR 10:30 am Marquette Jim Harrington 906-475-7848 906.249.5208
. Race in the Park for the Arc 5 MR/W, 1/2 MFR 9:30 am Canton Lisa Fusik 734-397-5110 www.athleticventures.com
. Saugatuck/Douglas Mt. Baldhead Challenge 15KR, 5KR/W 9:00 am Saugatuck Scott Kierzek 616.857.1389 616-857-5016 [email protected] www.mtbaldead.com
. SMAC 24 Hour Adventure Race Pickney www.smacworld.com
. Vasa Trail Run 25KR, 11KR 9:00 am Traverse City George Kuhn 231.947-6417 [email protected]
. Walk for Hope 5K 5KFR/W 10:00 am Mackinaw City City of Hope 800.732.7170 www.walk4hope.org to cure Breast Cancer
. Z-Man Memorial 5KR/W 9:00 am Lawton Ron Cornish 616-624-6434

Sunday, September 22, 2002
. Get to the Point Road Races 13.1 MR, 5KR 9:00 Point Pelee, Ontario Running Factory 519.945.3786 [email protected] www.runningfactory.on.ca
. Lapeer Regional Hospital 4 Mile Run or Walk for Your Life 4 MR/W, Kid's Fun Run 8:30 AM Lapeer Kathy Gurin 810.667.5676 www.gaultracemanagement.com
. Run Wild 5K 5KR, 1 MFW 9:00 am Royal Oak Edward Kozloff (248) 544-9099 [email protected] www.motorcitystriders.com
. T&H Trail Run is cancelled.
. United States Air Force Marathon 26.2 MR, team relay 7:00 am Dayton Race
Director 1.800.467.1823 [email protected] http://afmarathon.wpafb.af.mil

Tuesday, September 24, 2002
. Belle Isle High School Invite 5K Highschool Invite 5K Open/Masters, 2K grdes 8/ younger 4:30 pm Detroit Dan Deyo 313-610-1188 [email protected]
. Hansons Speed Session- Every Tuesday training 6:30 pm Sterling Heights Sonja Shoudy 248-616-9665 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com Dodge Park

Wednesday, September 25, 2002
. Belle Isle Middle/JR high Invite 2K grades 6/ younger, 3 K grades 7-8 5K Highschool/older 4:30 pm Detroit Dan Deyo 313-610-1188 [email protected]

Thursday, September 26, 2002
. Every Thursday - Hansons Group Run 6:30 pm Royal Oak Sonja Shoudy 248-616-9665 [email protected] hansons-running.com

Friday, September 27, 2002
. Race for Justice 5KR/W 6:00 PM Grand Rapids Andy Portinga 517.346.6330 [email protected] Saturday, September 28, 2002
. Carson City X-C x-c meet Carson City 517.584.3175
. Centerline Carl Schoensee Memorial MS/HS x-c meet 9:30 am Centerline Joe DeFusco 810.757.6660
. Evans Scholars 5K Race 5KR/W 5:00 pm Ann Arbor Justin Morgan 313.804.5272 734.306.7970 [email protected]
. Gilda's Club 3 1/2 Mile Non-Competitive Walk non-competitive, 3MW, 2MW, 1MW 10:00 am Farmington Hills, Lynne M. Aldrich, 248.577.0800, ext. 18 [email protected], www.gildasclubdetroit.org, Orchard Ridge Campus, Oakland CC
. Grosse Ile x-c meet Grosse Ile 734.362.2438
. Hansons High School Cross-Country Invitational 5KR Sterling Heights Kevin Hanson 586.323.9683 [email protected] www.runmichigan.com/hansons Delta Park
. John Tenbusch 5K Fun Run 5KFR 9:00 am Detroit Mark Grzybowski 313-862-5400
. Komen Grand Rapids Race for the Cure 5KR/W, 1 MFR 8:00 am Grandville Joyce Weise 616.752.8262 616.752.8262 www.komen.org/grandrapids
. Marilyn Brown Memorial Fun Run 6KR, 5KR/W 10:00 am Prudenville Mark E. Vick 989-366-5812
. Myers Lake United Methodist Campground Family 10K Fun Run 10KR, free Tot Trot 7:40 am Byron Jon Lawerance 800.994.5050 800.994.5050 [email protected] www.michcampgrounds.com/myerslake [email protected]
. Pentwater Fall Festival Beach Run 5KR, 10KR 5 pm Pentwater Julie Shaw 231-869-4150 [email protected] www.channeltochannel.com
. Silver Valley Trail Run 7KR, 5KR/W 10:00 am East Tawas Butch Short 989.362.5850 / 800.55.TAWAS [email protected] www.tawas.com
. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5KR/W 8:30 Battle Creek Wayne Young 616.989.7956 877.566.3679 [email protected] www.komenswmichigan.org
. Traverse City East Invite x-c meet Traverse City 231.933.6925
. Yoplait-United Way Run/Walk 5KR, 2 MW, 1/2 M Kid's Run 10:00 am Big Rapids Betty Seelye 231-592.4144 231.592.0027 [email protected] Door prizes, Kid's ribbons

Sunday, September 29, 2002
. Birmingham Lions Run for the Blind 10KR, 5K, 1 MW 9:00 am Birmingham Total Runner 248-354-1177 [email protected] www.gaultracemanagement.com
. Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 3 MR 7 am Boston The Jimmy Fund 617-632-3562
. Capital City River Run 10 MR, 5KR/W, 20MR(training), 10M 3 person team relay, 1 M and 1/4 M kids runs 10:00 AM Lansing Dick Miles 517.332.2681 [email protected] www.ccriverrun.org, 222.impressions5.org Online: www.active.com. Run in memory of Wayne Anderson, former Family Independence Agency bureau chief. Wayne was an avid runner and supporter of the Lansing River Trail

Monday, September 20, 2002
. St. Paul X-C x-c meet Ann Arbor 734.665.0604

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