MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

August 28, 2002

MICHIGAN RUNNER TV PRESENTS CRIM 2002
For the first time, Michigan Runner TV presents the Crim Festival of Races. Our cameras may have captured you at the 10 Mile, 8K, 5K or 1 Mile starts, during the Crim Running Clubs parade, or celebrating at the Flint-Journal post race party. We interview race founder Bobby Crim, the Crim's first race director Lois Craig, marathon world record holder Catherine Ndereba, Kyle Baker, first US finisher and race director Sherlynn Everly. http://michiganrunner.tv

CRIM'S SPECIAL FOR INTERNATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL RUNNERS
Thank-you, Flint, Michigan. Almost every city and town has a festival, many of which feature a festival road race. Flint, Michigan is the only city of which I know in which road races * are * the festival.
. We congratulate Sherlyn Everly, Anne and John Gault, Jerry Preston, Mark Bauman, the Riverbend Striders and thousands of Flint residents who make the Crim such a special event.
. We watched WFUM's annual telecast of the Crim during which WFUM's Jim Gaver and Michigan Runner's Scott Hubbard give everybody a chance to see the race up-front develop.
. We delighted in Flint's love affair with six-time Crim winner Catherine Ndereba and Jim Gaver's analogy that seeing Ndereba run Flint roads last week was like seeing Tiger Woods tee it up outside your front door.
. We salute Michiganders Kyle Baker (first US, 7th overall), Laurie Decker (3rd master), Phil Bedford (3rd master), and Betsey Frens (open top 10). Former Michigander Cindy Keeler returned to take the 2nd master's spot.
. We enjoyed the opportunity to meet Crim '92 winner and '99 masters winner Simon Kaori.
. Most of all, we enjoyed talking with race founder Bobby Crim, who finished the 10 Mile in 1:31:30 for 5th in his 70-74 age group. Jimbo Boyd returned to Michigan to wheel the 10 Mile (Wheeling up those hills is not an easy task.)
. We enjoyed the Crim Running Clubs kid who ran, not to the finish line, but toward us, until his nose was within an inch of our camera lens, stopped and grinned while we recorded his image.
. We're already looking forward to next year. See you at the 27th running of the Crim Festival of Races, August 23, 2003.

THE DURANGO MARATHON, OCTOBER 13, 2002
With the backdrop of the San Juan Mountains; Durango, CO will host the inaugural Durango Marathon Sunday, October 13, 2002. The course will start at Fort Lewis College and end on historic Main Street in downtown Durango, CO. You'll wind your way through the Animas Valley surrounded by mountain views and red cliffs - this is the same valley where the 1969 classic Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid was filmed. Unmatched for beauty, you'll agree that Durango is truly a runner's paradise. There will be 17 aid stations located along the course serving water and Accelerade. The aid stations at miles 14, 17 and 20 will also have CarbBoom energy gel - the Official Energy Gel for the Durango Marathon. The celebration will last all weekend; there will be a Marathon Expo, pasta dinner, group trail runs and hikes, a 2 person marathon relay, a 5K, a kid's fun run and post-marathon block party.

BAKER'S MARATHON DEBUT WILL BE LASALLE BANK CHICAGO
Kyle Baker talked about his fall plans after the Crim 10 Mile on Saturday. Labor Day will take Baker to Connecticut for the New Haven 20K Road Race-this year's 20K championship. Since New Haven, Connecticut is the home of Yale University, we think the odds are good that Baker, an RRCA 2002 Road Scholar, will bring home an A. After that, Baker plans to run his first marathon at the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon on October 13.

KING JORDAN: ULTRA RUNNER AND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT
With Labor Day upon us, school days are upon us, too and we are reminded of an interview with King Jordan which we read in the July/August Ultra Runner. Dr. Jordan has been the president of Gallaudet University since 1988. Gallaudet is the college for the deaf and hard of hearing in Washington and Dr. Jordan is Gallaudet's first deaf president. Jordan talks with interviewer Don Allison about the challenges of balancing his ultra-running (the 100-mile Grand Slam, 60 marathons in 60 months) with the demands of life as a university president. How does he do it? "The only requirement is the willingness to get up early," says Jordan.

LABOR DAY AND SEPTEMBER EVENT CALENDAR

Thursday, August 29, 2002

. 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
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