MICHIGAN RUNNING NEWS

October 31, 2002

AMY DODSON SETS MARATHON WORLD RECORD
Eric Clarke of the Running with E's store in Adrian alerted us to Amy Dodson's marathon world record for amputees. Amy's time of 3:53:21 at the St. George's Marathon in Utah on October 5, 2002. demolished the old record of 4:17+ by more than 24 minutes. A resident of Adrian, Amy also holds the half-marathon world record for amputees. For more about Amy, see Bill Laitner's article in the Detroit Free Press: http://www.freep.com/sports/othersports/oneleg18_20011018.htm

MICHIGAN RUNNER TV FEATURES GREAT TURTLE RUN ON MACKINAC ISLAND
Michigan Runner TV features Mackinac Island and Mission Point Resort on Halloween weekend for the Great Turtle Half Marathon and 5.7 Mile Trail Races. http://michiganrunner.tv

MIKE MAY RACES, NOVEMBER 2, 2002
The Mike May Races in Vassar return to their traditional November date after a move to September in 2001. The races feature a certified half-marathon, a certified 5K run and the Mike May Memorial 5K walk. The half-marathon travels through rolling farmland and the Vassar State Game Area. The races are named for Vassar resident Mike May, who died in combat in Vietnam in 1969. http://www.raceservices.com/02/mikemay/e-mikemay.htm

PORTAGE/GAZELLE INVITATIONAL ON MICHIGAN RUNNER TV
For a preview of the High School Lower Peninsula Cross Country Finals, check out Michigan Runner TV's show on the Portage/Gazelle Invitational, October 5, 2002. The show features Division III Nicole Bush and Wyoming-Kellogsville coach Ray Antel. We also catch Greg Meyer in his role of parent. Greg's son Dan is a member of the winning Dexter team in Division II. http://michiganrunner.tv/2002portage/

MICHIGAN STATE WOMEN DEFEND BIG 10 X-C TITLE THIS WEEKEND
The Michigan State women's cross country team were ranked #3 earlier this season, but injuries got in their way. With injuries are behind them now, the Spartan women, including senior Cindy Durocher and juniors Michelle Carson and Jamie Krzyminski, are poised to take that Big 10 title at Purdue's Varsity Cross Country Course in West Lafayette, Indiana this Sunday.

HARRISON HENSLEY'S GOING FOR 1400
We had a chance to chat with Dolores and Harrison Hensley at the Great Turtle race on Mackinac Island last weekend. Dolores and Harrison put on the popular "Run Thru Hell" in August, and they volunteer their time the Crim and scores of other Michigan races every year. Harrison is chasing a milestone this year; he expects to run race number 1400 at the Cold Turkey Trot in Lansing, November 10. What a way to celebrate Dolores' birthday the same day! Harrison has also collected 41 states along the way, including Alaska and Hawaii.

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY LEARN BY DOING CLINIC, DECEMBER 7
Eastern Michigan University is holding its popular "Learn By Doing" Clinic on December 7. Students can learn techniques for pole vault, throws, sprints, hurdles, high jump and long jump and distance events. The clinic also includes seminars for coaches. Contact: John Goodridge(734) 487-2245 or [email protected].

NOVEMBER EVENT CALENDAR

Friday, November 1

.MSU/UM Tailgate Challenge, 5KR/W, 5:30 pm, Flint, http://www.gaultracemanagement.com

Saturday, November 2

. Mike May Half Marathon & 5K Road Race and Walk, 9:30 am, Vassar, http://www.raceservices.com/02/mikemay/e-mikemay.htm
. Muskegon Turkey Trot, 5Mr, 5KR, 10:00 am, [email protected]
. Muck Run 5KR, 10:00 am, Houghton, [email protected]
. MHSAA LP Cross Country Finals, 10:00 am, Brooklyn, MIS Speedway

Sunday, November 3

. New York City Marathon, 10:50 am, http://www.nyrrc.org
. Michigan AAU State Cross Country Championships, 9:00 am, Centerline, http://www.aausports.org
. Woodhaven Run in the Park, 4M, 2MR/W, 1MR, 9:00 am, Woodhaven, [email protected]
. Margaret Peruski Memorial 4MR, 10:00 am, Dearborn - Ford Field, motorcitystriders.com
. Cardboard Classic Cross Country Race, 8K trail, 10:00 am, Clarkston, www.dukerdog.com/cardboardclassic/

Thursday, November 7

. Hansons Group Run, 6:30 pm, Royal Oak, hansons-running.com

Saturday, November 9

. Hoffmaster Trail Run, 10KR, 10:00 am, Norton Shores, [email protected]
. Run to Freedom, 9:00 am, Detroit, [email protected]
. USATF Michigan Association Cross Country Championships, 10:00 am, Belle Isle, Detroit, 313.934.0126

Sunday, November 10

. A Souper Run - Dash for the Daily Bread, 10KR, 5KR, 1MW, 9:00 am, Adrian, [email protected]
. Cold Turkey Trot, 3MR/W, 1:00 pm, East Lansing, www.alam.org
. Roseville Big Bird, 10KR, 1M, 4K, 10:00 am, Roseville, 810.445.5480

Additional events are online at
http://www.michiganrunner.net/calendar/smu.html and
http://michiganrunner.com/calendar.html

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Running Network: http://runningnetwork.com

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