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Sponsored by: Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K Sunday, May 16, 2010 33rd - 26.3 Mile Rock Party Boston Qualifier Walking & Running Divisions Register online: http://clevelandmarathon.com Videos: http://glsp.com/cleveland_marathon Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Run Saturday, May 29, 2010 Includes breakfast and transportation to start Register Online: http://www.mackinawcity.com Videos: http://michiganrunner.tv/2009mackinaw_bridge Steve's Run, Dowagiac July 31, 2010 The Original Road and Trail RaceWeb: http://swmich.edu/fireup/stevesrun/ Video: http://glsp.com/stevesrun/ Crim Festival of Races, Flint Saturday, August 28, 2010 USA Men’s 10 Mile Championship Register Online: : http://crim.org Video: http://glsp.com/crim/ Jesus Runner You select the scripture we provide the shirt Click On: http://www.jesusrunner.com/ Labor Day 30K & 10K, Milford Saturday, September 4, 2010 Michigan Runner Race Series 30K Register Online: http://www.laborday30k.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2009milford/ Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Toronto September 26, 2010 Flat, fast & festive Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/ Videos: http://youtube.com/results?search_query=Scotiabank +toronto++waterfront+marathon+television+networ k+&search_type=&search=Search Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon October 17, 2010 Half Marathon, Corporate Relay Marathon & Kid's Marathon Register: http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com/ Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2010grandrapidsmarathon/ Michigan Running News May 5, 2010 Vol. 9, no. 32 In This Issue: Quote of the Week Michigan Runner Magazine - May/June 2010 Dan McClory's Commencement Address Doug & Dennis Kurtis Both Break Three Hours at Boston Marathon Michigan Runner TV: Gary Morgan Interviews Lisa Larsen Rainsberger Running Network TV: Gary Morgan Interviews Geoff Smith Fifth Third River Bank Run Is This Saturday - Schedule of Events E2 Eating & Exercise for Optimal Fitness: Fifth Third River Bank Run Tips Fifth Third River Bank Run Fun Facts Michigan Runner TV: Ann Arbor Track Club's Ron Beasley Receives RRCA Award Sisters Emily and Erin Pendleton Are Both Successful Throwers at Michigan Carter Sherline Remembers His Friend Kevin West Solstice Run to Be Televised Fight For Air Climb Lansing 2010 - Date changed to Oct. 30 St Croix Triathlon Island Beauty Adventure, by Gary Morgan Hungry Duck Run is Monday, July 5, 2010 Great Performances - Road Racing Great Performances - Track and Field Race Calendar - May - June 2010 Michigan Runner Race Series 2010 Races and Dates Point System Results http://michiganrunner.net/read_feature/ michigan-runner-race-series-results- and-standings Michigan Runner Magazine Editor: Scott Sullivan Michigan Running News Editor: Jennie McCafferty Michigan Runner TV Hillsdale “GINA” Relays http://michiganrunner.tv/2010hillsdale/ Glenda Card, Oak Park, Michigan, qualifies for Boston

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• Sunday, May 16, 2010• 33rd - 26.3 Mile Rock Party• Boston Qualifier• Walking & Running Divisions

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Register Online: : http://crim.orgVideo: http://glsp.com/crim/

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Click On: http://www.jesusrunner.com/

Labor Day 30K & 10K, Milford• Saturday, September 4, 2010• Michigan Runner Race Series 30K

Register Online: http://www.laborday30k.com Video: http://michiganrunner.tv/2009milford/

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• September 26, 2010• Flat, fast & festive

Web: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/Videos:http://youtube.com/results?search_query=Scotiabank+toronto++waterfront+marathon+television+network+&search_type=&search=Search

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Register: http://www.grandrapidsmarathon.com/Video:http://michiganrunner.tv/2010grandrapidsmarathon/

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May/June 2010Dan McClory's Commencement

AddressDoug & Dennis Kurtis Both

Break Three Hours at Boston Marathon

Michigan Runner TV: Gary Morgan Interviews Lisa Larsen Rainsberger

Running Network TV: Gary Morgan Interviews Geoff Smith

Fifth Third River Bank Run Is This Saturday - Schedule of Events

E2 Eating & Exercise for Optimal Fitness: Fifth Third River Bank Run Tips

Fifth Third River Bank Run Fun FactsMichigan Runner TV: Ann Arbor Track Club's

Ron Beasley Receives RRCA AwardSisters Emily and Erin Pendleton Are Both Successful Throwers

at MichiganCarter Sherline Remembers His Friend Kevin WestSolstice Run to Be TelevisedFight For Air Climb Lansing 2010 - Date changed to Oct. 30St Croix Triathlon Island Beauty Adventure, by Gary MorganHungry Duck Run is Monday, July 5, 2010Great Performances - Road RacingGreat Performances - Track and FieldRace Calendar - May - June 2010

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• Races and Dates• Point System• Resultshttp://michiganrunner.net/read_feature/michigan-runner-race-series-results-and-standings

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http://michiganrunner.tv/2010hillsdale/

Glenda Card,Oak Park, Michigan,qualifies for Boston

=================Quote of the Week=================" . . .former VP candidate, Sarah Palan, spoke in Clarkston, near where we live, and mentioned her son,Track, who was named for our great sport, as he was born during track season (true), which she and her kidsparticipated in. I love track, but sure wouldn't name one of my kids TRACK. Jesse Owens, Jim Ryun, UsainBolt, maybe, but Track, no way. -- Bob Parks

==========================================================Michigan Runner Magazine - May/June 2010, Volume 32, No. 2==========================================================Rave reviews are already coming in for the Michigan Runner's May/June2010 issue. Of special note are-- Desi Davila's column about her experience at the IAAF World IndoorChampionships, "Beyond the Chip: Mix It Up", and-- "Should All Courses Be Certified, An Exchange". with comments byTim Sneller, Scott Hubbard, Art McCafferty, Jill Evers, and Scott Sullivan.

In This Issue:Editor’s Notes: Blow Up, by Scott SullivanRunning Canada from Coast to Coast, by Art McCaffertyBeyond the Chip: Mix It Up, by Desiree DavilaBarefoot-Running Movement Gaining Ground, by Ron MarinucciBook Review: Tarahumara Tale Entices and Entertains, by Dave FoleyRunning Shorts with Scott HubbardNotes on the Run: 101 Reasons I Run, Part 1, by Daniel G. KelseyRecord High School Run Fills Soul, by Rachael SteilShould All Courses Be Certified? An Exchange Michigan Runner Race Series Running with Tom HendersonCalendar: May - August 2010 Marathon Calendar

Race Reports and Photos:Shillalegh Stars Come Back in Rain to Win, by Charles Douglas McEwenPrep Athletes Set New Records, photos by Pete Draugalis Doha Hosts Thrilling World Indoor Meet, by Gary MorganVeteran Survives Teen at Roney Run, by Charles Douglas McEwen Climbers, Proceeds Soar at ALA Fight for Air, by Charles Douglas McEwenGR Runners Step Up for Challenge, Air, by Grant Lofdahl Locals Lead Field at C-Ville Chill, by Grant Lofdahl Town Crier Makes ‘Cruel’ Cool, by Scott SullivanKC Ridge Run, Minus Sauerkraut, Rambles On, by Daniel G. Kelsey Photos: Horizon League Championships, St. Patrick’s Day Races, Bay City, Nike

Indoor Nationals Corktown Boasts New Course, Record Crowds, by Charles Douglas McEwen Martian Invasion of Races, photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios NCAA DI Indoor National T & F Championships, photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Michigan Runner magazine is available at most Michigan running stores.

Kevin Hanson and Desi Davila inDoha, Qatar for the IAAF WorldIndoor Championships.

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==================================Dan McClory's Commencement Address==================================Eastern Michigan alum, Dan McClory delivered the Commencement Address at Eastern Michigan's morningCommencement ceremony, Sunday, April 25, 2010. McClory mentions his track and cross countryexperiences at EMU: http://www.emich.edu/video/index.php?v=mcclory

================================================================Doug and Dennis Kurtis Both Break Three Hours at Boston Marathon================================================================The Observer and Eccentric's Hometown Life Web site features Doug Kurtis and his brother, Dennis, whoboth broke three hours at the Boston Marathon over five different decades. Doug's 2:54:01 and Dennis'2:59:29 also placed them in the top ten in their respective age groups:http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20100425/SPORTS03/4250460/1069/SPORTS/Brothers+band+together+at+Boston

=====================================Michigan Runner TV: Gary Morgan Interviews Lisa Larsen Rainsberger=====================================Gary Morgan caught up with Michigan's Lisa LarsenRainsberger, the last American to have won the BostonMarathon. Gary talks with Lisa at the Boston MarathonChampions Breakfast.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlj_5V6wqyE

===============================================Running Network TV: Gary Morgan Interviews Geoff Smith===============================================Geoff Smith of Great Britain won the Boston Marathon in 1984 and 1985 and now teaches in New Bedford,Massachusetts. Smith beat Greg Meyer in the New Bedford Half Marathon and still holds the course record of1:02:05. Gary Morgan talks with Smith at the Boston Marathon Champions Breakfast.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wwUjQrttHc

================================================================Fifth Third River Bank Run Is This Saturday - Schedule of Events================================================================Wednesday, May 5, 4:30-7:30 pm – Fifth Third Junior Roger High School, 1350 Prairie Parkway SW, Wyoming4:30 pm Late Registration/Packet Pick-up5:30 pm 1/2 mile and 1 mile fun runs begin on the track at 5:30 pm (run in heats)• Junior 5K Run begins on Prairie Parkway at 6:30 pm• All participants receive a 2010 t-shirt, finisher ribbon and

post-event refreshments• Free family fun area with games, mascots and more open from 4:30-7:30 pm

Friday, May 7, 11 am to 8 pm – Fifth Third River Bank Run Sports & Fitness Expo, DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Avenue, downtown

• Free and open to the public (16,000 people expected)• Late Registration/Packet Pick-up/Race Changes (25K, 10K Run, 5K Run and

5K Walk events)

From left: Geoff Smith, Boston Marathon racedirector, Guy Morse, Lisa Larsen Rainsberger

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• 100+ health and fitness vendors, samples, discounted apparel and prize drawings

• Annual Pasta Dinner, 4:30 to 8 pm. Fresh pasta, salad, rolls and beverage: $10 for adults; $5 for children 4-12; free for 3 and under

• Elite Athlete Introduction, 5 to 5:30 pm (main stage)• Gazelle Sports Fashion Show featuring the 2010 Road Warriors,

5:30 to 6 pm (main stage)• Interactive Panel Discussion moderated by Maranda from WOTV4,

6:15-7 p.m. featuring:-Greg Meyer, 7-time 25K Champion and Elite Athlete Coordinator,

Fifth Third River Bank Run-Walter Catton, 2010 Road Warrior, Fifth Third River Bank Run

Reality Running Team-Michelle McKormick, 2010 Road Warrior, Fifth Third River Bank Run Reality Running Team-Adam Barr, 2010 Road Warrior, Fifth Third River Bank Run Reality Running Team

Saturday, May 8 – Race DayDowntown Grand Rapids, Michigan6:00 – 2:00 pm Complimentary showers/lockers available at

David D. Hunting YMCA (475 Lake Michigan Drive); please park in Dash Lot 7 if non-member

6:30 – 8:45 am All Events Packet Pick-up/Race Changes (DeVos Place)(NO EVENT DAY REGISTRATION OFFERED) 6:00 – 8:30 am NEWSRADIO WOOD 1300 and ESPN 96.1 providing

traffic, weather and parking8:30 – 10 am Wire to Wire live race coverage on ESPN 96.16:30-7:20 amMid-Life Crisis performs, corner of Monroe Avenue and

Lyon Street7:23 am Blessing, Mayor George Heartwell7:25 am National Anthem, Mid-Life Crisis

7:30 am START – Fifth Third 5K Run, Sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings

8:00 am START – Fifth Third 10K, Sponsored by Meijer

8:10 am START -- 25K Wheelchair Racing and Handcycle divisions,Sponsored by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; led by the Priority Health Cycling Team

8:20 am START -- Fifth Third River Bank Run, nation’s largest 25K road race and USA 25 km Open and Masters Championships

8:45 am START -- Fifth Third 5K Walk, Sponsored by Preusser Jewelers and STAR 105.7 FM

8 am-1:30 pm Michelob Ultra Post-Race Party on Calder Plaza

4 pm Official results available at http://www.53riverbankrun.com

7:30 pm Maranda: Where You Live, Race Highlights Show, WOODTV8 andWOTV4

http://www.53riverbankrun.com-- Fifth Third River Bank Run News Release

=========================================================================E2 Eating & Exercise for Optimal Fitness: Fifth THird River Bank Run Tips=========================================================================

My friend is running her first Fifth Third River Bank Run this Saturday and asked for some tips.Here’s a mixture of nutrition plus mental.1. Run your own race, don’t get caught up in the crowd.

2. Make sure you stay well hydrated this week while eating your normal higher percentage of fruits,vegetables , dairy and grain (carbohydrates).

3. Download some good tunes you can lose yourself in.

4. Get a good night’s rest , try for 10 hours. Do this all week if you can.

5. Don’t listen to people moan and groan; they will bring you down. Don’t negative talk yourself either.Remind yourself of those training runs in the snow, rain, and cold. You’re like the mailman, it took longer togive birth.

6. Eat 3-4 hours before. (bagel & egg, pancakes & syrup, Cliff Bar + juice or Gatorade/1 cup coffee)whatever your normal pre-long run meal was, nothing new.

7. Drink 2 cups fluid 2 hours before. This gives you time to top off, yet time to eliminate (nice I know).

8. Drink 1 cup fluid 15 minutes before race.

9. Drink at every fluid station.

10. Don’t walk. It will kill your time and once you do it, you may continue to. Its better just to slow downyour run.

11. If you plan to use the Gu at mile 6 and 12, drink water at mile 6, 7, 12, and 13-- not Gatorade or youwill get Gu belly. You need 2 cups fluid for every Gu to prevent Gu belly, so I always assume 1 cup with theGu and 1 cup at the next stop. If you have never used Gu, this might not be the time to try it.

12. Have fun! Its only 2-3 hours long. You will be over and done and enjoying an endorphin high over awarm cup of coffee and newspaper before noon.

Sheryl Lozicki, RD, MBAE2 Eating & Exercise for Optimal Fitnesshttp://www.e2dietitian.comwww.hometohealthymeals.comhttp://www.e2dietitian.blogspot.comhttp://www.twitter.com/e2dietitian"E2 Dietitian" Facebook Fan Pagehttp://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryllozicki

====================================Fifth Third River Bank Run Fun Facts====================================The 25K event will celebrate 33 years on Saturday, May 8, 2010; the event is the largest 25K road race in theUnited States.

25K is the site of the USA 25 km Open Championships for the 16th consecutive year and the MastersChampionships for the 2nd consecutive year.

18 participants have completed 32 consecutive 25K events and are all registered for the 25K on Saturday, May8

Youngest participant to date registered for a Saturday, May 8 event: Ella Perry, Byron Center, age 6, FifthThird 5K Run

Oldest participant to date registered for a Saturday, May 8 event: Mary Grace Schwass, Muskegon, age 92,Fifth Third 5K Community Walk

18,000+ white t-shirts and BROOKS technical shirts will be distributed from DeVos Place May 7-8

The race will utilize the disposable ChronoTrack D-Tag for the second consecutive year for scoring purposes

12,000 bananas and 2,720 oranges will be consumed in and around downtown Grand Rapids on May 8

6,200 lbs. of ice will be used on May 8

5,805 bagels will be eaten by volunteers and participants on May 8

20 lbs. of petroleum jelly will be used to lubricate participants for their event

80,000 safety pins will hold participant bibs in place

2,922 gallons of water and 540 gallons of Gatorade will be used to fight dehydration on May 8

172,000 paper cups will hold both water and Gatorade for participants

562.5 lbs of GU Energy Gel will assist participants in reaching the 25K finish line

10,800 ft. of duct tape will help us hold it all together

9,160 ft of paper towel will be used to wipe hands, foreheads and other spots

13.6 miles of toilet paper will be unrolled in 110 portable restrooms (from the starting line stretching to JohnBall Park)-- Fifth Third River Bank Run News Release

==========================================================================Michigan Runner TV: Ann Arbor Track Club's Ron Beasley Receives RRCA Award==========================================================================The Ann Arbor Track Club's Ron Beasley is awarded the Kurt Steiner Youth Development Award at theRRCA annual meeting in Lakeland, Florida. Gary Morgan reports.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPuihyqnmnI

=========================================================================Sisters Emily and Erin Pendleton Are Both Successful Throwers at Michigan=========================================================================We enjoyed this AnnArbor.com story about two sisters who are national level throwers on the University ofMichigan track and field team:http://www.annarbor.com/sports/sister-act-emily-and-erin-pendleton-making-their-own-names-for-michigan-womens-track-team/

===============================================Carter Sherline Remembers His Friend Kevin West===============================================

Last weekend I had a “Big Chill” experience. In an earlier life, before I became a photographer, Istudied chemistry at the University of Michigan and pledged the chemistry fraternity, Alpha Chi Sigma, livedin its house for 2 years and even became chapter president for a year. During that time we had severalboarders that included Kevin West and Fred Rasmussen, who were both runners. When I blew myself updoing a chemistry magic show for pledges to Alpha Chi Sigma, putting me into UM Hospital for 8 days andpretty much causing my change to photography, Kevin and Fred were major influences. They got me intomarathon running when I didn’t know what a marathon was, although I had started running shorter races afew years before.

Fred married my fraternity brother Marcia Moss (professional fraternities are coed), moved out of stateand I lost touch with them. Kevin stayed in Michigan and I would see him a few times a year, almost always atraces. He was very active in the running community, ran many marathons, and at one time became a coach,although I’ve forgotten which team. Fred found me via the Internet late last week and broke the news to me.Kevin had a heart attack and died while running in Maybury State Park in Northville on Wednesday.Memorial Services were held last weekend at the Charles Step Funeral Home.

If it weren’t for Kevin I might not have started on the road to running all the marathons I have, norhaving all the experiences that I count as some of the best of my life. I’ve lost a good friend, as has the runningcommunity, although in my memory, and when I run, Kevin will always be with me. Link to Kevin West's obituary:http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20100502/NEWS10/5020509/1027/Madonna+director+personified+spirit+of+giving

============================Solstice Run to Be Televised============================This year's Solstice Run, June 26th in Northville (http://www.solsticerun.org) will be televised on theMichigan Runner and The Running Network's television channels. RD Alan Whitehead felt that this was yetanother amenity that he could offer the runners who will be participating in either the 10 Mile, 10K,

Other running events to be shown on Michigan Runner Television this upcoming year include:

MAY14-16 Rite Aide Cleveland Marathon, Cleveland, OH 30 Comrades Marathon, Durban, South Africa JUNE

5 Dexter-Ann Arbor Run, Ann Arbor, MI 26 Solstice Run, Northville, MI

JULY3 Volklaufe, Frankenmuth, MI 25 Carrollton Marathon, Carrollton, MI31 Steve's Run - Presented by Fifth Third Bank - Dowagiac, MI

AUGUST1 Women Only Triathlon - Sylvania, OH28 Crim Festival of Races, Flint, MI

SEPTEMBER5 Marathon Oasis de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, CAN4 Milford Labor Day 30K, Milford, MI - 17 MSU Spartan Invitational for Playmakers, East Lansing, MI19 Run Wild for the Zoo, Royal Oak, MI

OCTOBER2 20th Anniversary Red October Run, Wayne, MI10 Royal Victoria Marathon, Victoria, BC 17 Grand Rapids Marathon, Grand Rapids, MI

NOVEMBER22 NCAA Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, IN25 5/3 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Detroit, MI

DECEMBER31 5/3 New Year's Eve Run, Detroit, MI-- Art McCafferty

=============================================================Fight For Air Climb Lansing 2010 - Date changed to October 30=============================================================Folks from the American Lung Association in Michigan posted this notice on their Web site:"We wanted to make this event bigger and better - so we've moved it to October 30 and added a Halloweentheme. Prizes will be awarded to the best team and individual costume. After the climb, invite your familyand friends to join you at the Post-Climb Tailgate, which will now feature a Tailgate Trick-or-Treat!"http://www.lungusa.org/associations/states/michigan/

No race will be held in Spartan Stadium on the original date: May 22, 2010.

================================================St Croix Triathlon Island Beauty Adventure, by Gary Morgan==================================================

Coming here to St Croix was much greater adventure than I thought it could ever be. I signed up for the StCroix Half Ironman just four days before the race and rented a bike from a local bike shop here. I got the lastone they had on hand. On top of that, I haven’t swum in two years and had done no bike riding since lastsummer. I knew my hands were full. A half ironman is a long race, 1.2 mile swim and a 56 mile bike ride,then a 13.1 mile run for a total of 70.3 miles total. The great thing about doing it here in St Croix is that it’sin the Caribbean and It’s part of the USA. So no passport needed. So let this adventure begin.

Came down Wednesday to get ready for the race. Get off the plane and it’s 92 and humidity is throughthe roof although it’s absolutely beautiful. Thursday morning the race organizers set up a swim session for theathletes to swim in the harbor. At least I got used to swimming a little. Did a little sightseeing in Christenseedthe little town where the race started and finished. At 6 pm I ran in a little 5k race they had called theParadise 5k-- just a nice jog to loosen up the legs, then called it a day.

Friday did another swim on the course. Getting used to swimming. Friday evening they had a bigstreet festival called Jump Up in town. It was a fun Caribbean evening on the island. Saturday picked up mybike and picked up my packet for the race, rode my rented bike to get used to that. I figured it would get meto through the race. Did the big pre race dinner and laid everything out for my race like goggles, bike tights,helmet, bike shoes, running shoes, and a few other things. Getting ready for a triathlon is as time consumingas racing it.

Sunday and race day is here with a 4 am wakeup call. Get to the race start at 5 am and they ink yournumber on your arms and age on your legs. Put my bike on the rack and had all my gear out to change inthe transition area. Then we all had to swim to an island that was the start area for the race. The sun cameup, the pro’s took off at 6:30 and every two minutes another wave started. When I started I said to myselfhere it goes for all the marbles. The water was so salty that I couldn’t sink. I was great swimming in 80 degreewater. I just had to keep trying to swim towards each buoy. I finally made it through the swim towards theback end of the pack. Thank God I was back on land.

As I got on the Bike I knew 56 miles was going to be along haul on this Island. It's very hilly and hothere, although the scenery can make you forget about how hard you're working. There were plenty ofspectators cheering us on. At the 21 mile mark I started riding up the Ironman's series most famous hillknown as "the beast", a 600 foot climb that was over .8 of a mile. They even have a fire breathing dragon

Triathletes await results on St. Croix.

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painted on the road. I walked my bike up that hill. I wasn't killing myself for one hill. There were still 35miles to ride. I'm glad I saved myself because the hills never stopped and it was over 90 degrees.

I finally made it to the run portion of the race. By that time my legs were cooked so it was run-walk for13.1 miles. It was like an oven over that distance. When I crossed that finish line it was a like I conquered MtEverest. I felt great to finish but I don't want to do another one of these unless I put in a lot more training.

At the post race awards dinner, the race director said this race had the hardest race conditions to everrace in. Still it was an awesome experince to do this event. I would highly recommend it to any distanceathlete looking for a destination race.

The day after the race I met a group from Michigan called TRI mission and we volunteered at a Boysand Girls Club for the day. We did some clean up work at the club, then took the kids to the Park groundsand did fitness games with them. It was a great way to give back to the local communitty. You can check outthis group at http://trimission.com. What a way to finish a fantastic race weekend. Gotta come to St Croix,mon.

=======================================Hungry Duck Run is Monday, July 5, 2010=======================================The Hungry Duck Half Marathon and 5K in Brighton takes advantage of the Monday holiday over the July4th weekend and will hold its races on Monday, July 5, 2010. Online registration: http://www.active.com/running/brighton-mi/hungry-duck-run-2010

================================Great Performances - Road Racing================================-- Heart of a Spartan, 10K, East Lansing, May 2, 20101st) Chris Stoddard, 34:041st) Lani Marchant, 37:041st Master) Eric Stuber, 34:501st Master) Martha Olsen, 42:411st 65-69 age group) Sharon Dolan, 46:55

-- Heart of a Spartan, 5K, East Lansing, May 2, 20101st) Alex Whitmer, 17:031st) Kaylie Milne, 19:511st Master) Brian Olsen, 17:501st Master) Mary Stasa, 20:17

-- Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Half Marathon, May 2, 20101st) Ryan Sheehan, 1:05:13

===============================Great Performances - Track and Field===============================Exciting news from the Payton Jordan Invitational isChris Solinsky's new American record in the 10,000mrun: 26:59.60. The race was hyped as Galen Rupp'sattempt to take down Meb Keflezighi's record(27:13.98). Rupp did beat Keflezighi's record, butended up 4th in the race and without the record:27:10.74. The race was Solinsky's first 10,000 on thetrack. In the same race, Simon Bairu's 27:23.63 set anew Candadian record. The loaded field included From left: Billy Nelson, American record holder, Chris

Solinsky, Canadian record holder, Simon Bairu.

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Michigan runner Boaz Cheboiywo (28:06.60) and Jason Hartmann (28:25.99) and former Hanson-Brooksrunners David Jankowski (28:34.27) and Josh Moen (28:43.27)

-- Payton Jordan Invitational, Stanford, CA, 5/1/101st) Robert Peddlar/Michigan, long jump, 24-01.752nd) Nicholas Neuman/ Michigan, 400m dash, 48.582nd) Carl Buchanon/ Michigan, 400m hurdles, 51.663rd) David St. Amant/ Michigan, 400m dash, 48.784th) Aaron Taylor/ Michigan, 200m dash, 21.98

2nd) Morgan Uceny/Reebok, 1500m run, 4:09.132nd) Andrea Parker, 3000m steeplechase, 10:02.922nd) Desiree Davila, 10,000m run, 32:06.854th) Katie McGregor, 10,000m run, 32:30.84

-- Jesse Owens Track Classic, Columbus, OH, 4/30/10 to 5/1/101st) Emily Macleod/ Michigan State, 1500m run, 4:18.76 - meet record1st) Erin Pendleton/ Michigan, discus throw, 186-072nd) Emily Pendleton/ Michigan, discus throw, 179-092nd) Erika Schroll/ Central Michigan, high jump, 6-00.002nd) Charelise Davis/ Michigan State, 200m dash, 24.282nd) Angela Matthews/ unattarched, 3000m steeplechase, 10:36.242nd) Michigan State Women, 4x100m relay, 45.71 (Charelise Davis,

Erica Mann, Chelsea Ross, Leslie Aririguzo)3rd) Erica Mann/ Michigan State, 100m dash, 11.583rd) Erica Mann/ Michigan State, 200m dash, 24.373rd) Charnee Lumbus/ Michigan, 100m hurdles, 13.333rd) Eastern Michigan Women, 4x400m relay, 3:45.58 (Shade St. Louis,

Shantavia Williams, Naomi Andre, Asia Rawls)

1st) Jeff Porter/ unattached, 110m hurdles, 13851st) Michael Keenan/ Michigan State, 400m hurdles, 52.122nd) Spencer Beatty/ Michigan Statte, 5000m reun, 14:12.332nd) David Brent/ Eastern Michigan, 3000m steeplechase, 8:50.043rd) Corey Nowitzke/ unattached, 3000m steeplechase, 8:51.853rd) Stephen Humen/ Michigan State, 800m run, 1:50.173rd) Ian Boyle/ Michigan Statge, 1500m run, 3:46.733rd) Terefe Ejigu/ Eastern Michign, 5000m run, 14:19.64

===============================Race Calendar - May - June 2010===============================****Calendar entries are a value-added service for Michigan Runner clients. Please contact Art McCafferty([email protected]) if you're interested.*******

FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010* Fifth Third River Bank Run Sports and Fitness Expo, Grand Rapids, 11:00 am, DeVos Placehttp://gazellesports.com

SATURDAY, MAY 8, 2010* Fifth Third River Bank Run, Grand Rapids, 25KR, 5KR/W, teams, 8:00 amhttp://www.53riverbankrun.com

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010 - SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010* Mid American Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships - Men & Women, Buffalo, NYhttp://mac-sports.com

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 - SUNDAY, NAY 16, 2010* Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships - Men & Women, Bloomington, INhttp://bigten.cstv.com/championships/big10-championships.html

SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010* Dances with Dirt - Gnaw Bone, Nashville, IN, 50MR, 50KR, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 50M relay, 6:15 am,Mike’s Music and Dance Barnhttp://dwdgnawbone.com

SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010* Ferndale Foot Frolic, Ferndale, 10KR, 5KR, 9:00 am, Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernoishttp://www.ferndalerecreation.org/Default.aspx?mode=crs&crsid=721&id=23&scid=11&cid=4

* Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K, Cleveland, OH, 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 7:00 amhttp://www.clevelandmarathon.com

SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010* Genesee County Start Heart Walk & Crim 5K, Flint, 5KR/W, 7:00 am, 303 E. Kearsley Streethttp://americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3071040

SUNDAY, MAY 23, 2010* New Balance Girls on the Run 5K, Ypsilanti, 5KR, kids run, 10:00 am, Ellen Thompson Women’s HealthCenter, St. Joseph Mercy Hospitalhttp://girlsontherunsemi.org

THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010 - SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010* NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Charlotte, NC, Irwin Belk Complexhttp://ncaasports.com/track-and-field/schedules

* NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Cleveland, OH, Tressel Field at Finnie Stadiumhttp://ncaasports.com/track-and-field/schedules

FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010 - SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010* NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Round 1, Greensboro, NC or Austin, TX, Irwin Bell Track orMike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadiumhttp://ncaasports.com/track-and-field/schedules

SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010* Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Run, Fruitport, 10KR, 5KR, 9:30 amContact Donald Wood, (231) 865-3551

* Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race, Mackinaw City, 5.4 MR, 6:00 am, Mackinaw City Recreation Complex http://www.mackinawcity.com

MONDAY, MAY 31, 2010* Hartland Memorial Day Run/Walk, Hartland, 5KR, 3KW, 8:00 am, Hartland High Schoolhttp://www.hartlandschools.us/athletics/Events/Run/

* Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk & 8K Run, Grosse Ile, 8KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR, 8:30 am, Grosse Ile HShttp://everalracemgt.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #1, Royal Oak, 6:30 pmHansons Running Shop, 3407 Rochester,http://hansons-running.com

* Tooth, Fang & Claw 10K Run and Swamp Party, Pinckney, 6:30 pm, 10KR,http://runningfit.com/swampparty

SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010* Dexter-Ann Arbor Kids Run, Ypsilanti, 4:00 pm, Ypsilanti HS Soccer Fields, races distances vary by age,http://www.dexterannarborrun.com

* Dodge Park, 3.1 Mile Run, Sterling Heights, 8:00 am, Dodge Park, 3.1MR, 1MR/W, Mark DiSanto, (586)446-2700, [email protected]

* Michigan Trail State Championships, Lowell, 7:00 am, Fallasburg Park, 100KR, 50KR, 25KR, 2 & 4person relay, http://www.wildwest100k.4t.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010* Ann Arbor Triathlon / Duathlon, Pinckney, 8:00 am, Pinckney Recreation Area, Halfmoon Lake BeachTri or Du: 1/2MS/ 14MB/ 5MR or 2MR, 14MB, 5MR, http://www.eliteendeavors.com

* Dexter to Ann Arbor Run, Ann Arbor, 8:00 am, Main Street & Ann Street, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR, kids run,http://www.dxa2.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2010* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #1, Utica, 6:30 pm, Hansons Running Shop, 8409 Hall Road,http://hansons-running.com

* NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Eugene, OR, Hayward Field,http://ncaasports.com/track-and-field/schedules

SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010* Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville/ Grand Rapids, 9:00 am, Legacy Christian School, 5KR/W, 1MFR,kids’ runs, http://diemerrun.com

* Flirt with Dirt, Novi, 7:30 am, Lake Shore Park,10KR, 5KR, http://www.runflirt.com

* Midwest Track & Field Meet of Champions,Fort Wayne, IN, 11:30 pm,. Northrop HS, Spuller Stadium,http://www.iatccc.org/mmc/

* USATF Michigan Open/ Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships, Hillsdale, 1:00 pm, HillsdaleCollege Muddy Waters Stadium, 5000m race walk, 200m, 400m/300m hurdles, 1500m, 100m, 80/100/110mhurdles, 400m, 5000m, 800m, 3000 steeple chase; shot put, javelin, discus, hammer, superweight, long jump,triple jump, pole vault, http://michigan.usatf.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 2010* Motor City Triathlon,Detroit, 8:00 am, Belle Isle, triathlon: 1.5KS/ 40KB/6.6MR or 500meter S/ 20KB/3.4MR, http://3disciplines.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 2010* Hansons Marathon Training Clinic #1, Lake Orion, 6:30 pm, Hansons Running Shop, http://hansons-running.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 2010* Kalamazoo Klassic, Kalamazoo, 7:30 am, YMCA, 1001 West Maple St., 10KR, 5KR/W, 5KFW, MichiganRunner Race Series 10K, http://www.kalamazooklassic.com

SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2010* Big Fish Triathlon, Duathlon, Sprint, Hadley Township, 8:00 am, Big Fish Lake State Park, 1.5KS/ 40KB/10KR; 500mS/ 20KB/5KR; 5KR, Duathlon: 5KR/ 20KB/ 5KR, http://3disciplines.com

* Plymouth YMCA Father’s Day Run, Plymouth, 7:30 am, Downtown Plymouth, 10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MR/W,Triple (all 3 races, 10.3 miles), Kid’s trot/jog, http://www.ymcadetroit.org

* XTERRA Bikesport Torn Shirt Triathlon /Duathlon, Brighton, 8:00 am, Brighton Recreation Area, BishopLake, Tri: 1/2 MS/ 15MB/ 6MR; Du: 2MR/ 15MB/ 6MR, http://eliteendeavors.com

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2010* Hansons Marathon Clinic #1, Grosse Pointe, 6:30 pm, Hansons Running Shop, 20641 Mack Ave.,http://hansons-running.com

* Triceratops Triathlon, Brighton, 6:30 pm, Island Lake Recreation Area, Tri: 1/2MS/ 12.4MB/ 5KR/,http://www.runtrextri.com

FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 2010* Hansons 3 Mile Cross-Country Race, Sterling Heights,7:00 pm, Dodge Park, 3 MR, http://hansons-running.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010* Charlevoix Marathon, Charlevoix, 7:00 am, Bridge Street, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W,http://goodboyevents.com

* Open Door Julie Run/Walk, Commerce Twp., 9:00 am, Walled Lake Northern High School, 6000 BogieLake Road, 10KR, 5KR/W, http://www.opendooroutreachcenter.com

* Solstice Run, Northville, 7:30 am, Ford Field, Griswold St. north of Main, downtown Northville, 10MR,10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Run, http://www.solsticerun.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2010* Hansons Group Run, Lake Orion, 8:00 am, Hansons Running Shop, http://hansons-running.com

* Pictured Rocks Road Race - Run for the Red Cross, Munising, 8:00 am, R.W. Nebel Field, 13.1MR, 5KR,FW, http://www.picturedrocksroadrace.com

* Ronald McDonald Foundation Tri-Michigan, Detroit Metro Area, 8:00 am, Triathlon,http://3disciplines.com

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