Michigan Running News, November 17, 2010

Volume 10, Number 9

Photo Š Victah Sailer / photorun.net

November 17, 2010

Edison Pena, the Chilean miner, finishes the ING New York City Marathon.

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New Videos on the Running Network

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R.I.P. - Wes Santee, 1932 - 2010

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Bill Khan's Terrific Article about Davidson's John Izzo

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Thousand Miles For Michigan Run Hits Rochester/Rochester Hills

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Running Network's Mr. Ubiquitous - SAN ANTONIO

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NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, IN, Mon. Nov. 22

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NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, Waverly, IA, Sat. Nov. 20

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Great Performances - Cross Country - College

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GLSP Television Network 2010 Event Coverage

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Race Calendar - November 2010

To subscribe, please visit http://lyris.dundee.net/read/all_forums/subscribe?name=michiganrunningnews Michigan Runner magazine Editor: Scott Sullivan Michigan Running News Editor: Jennie McCafferty ============================ New Videos on the Running Network ============================ Mr. Ubiquitious, Gary Morgan, provides us with a series of videos on the happenings at the ING New York City Marathon.

Previews: 2011 Trieste Marathon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSpkSrMDV00 The Best Races of Brazil http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHDXyJvki08 Kilimanjaro Marathon preview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MadUiAUeULI The Continental Airlines Friendship Run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSPctIWmuik The Gary and Larry Show - ING NYC Marathon Wrap Up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VBcU-lQ1tA The Chilean Miner Runs the ING NYC Marathon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIMjJCd_KNo ========================== R.I.P. - Wes Santee, 1932 - 2010 ========================== Neal Bascomb's 2004 book, The Perfect Mile, brought Wes Santee to our attention and to some extent, brought renewed attention to Wes Santee. One of the University of Kansas standouts (Billy Mills, Jim Ryun, Bill Lundberg), Santee could very well have run the first sub-4 mile, but tangles with the AAU helped defeat his effort. He did run 4:00.5, but never quite made it under the magic number. The most head-slapping moment of AAU's power in regard to Santee's career was the the 1952 Olympics, when the AAU required the middle distance runner to compete in the 5000 rather than his signature event, the 1500.

I had a chance to meet Wes Santee at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials in Sacramento. Santee appeared with Neal Bascomb at a book-signing for The Perfect Mile. Both Santee and Bascomb were familiar with the Michigan Runner as Ron Marinucci's review of The Perfect Mile was one of the first to be published.

Ron Marinucci's review of the Perfect Mile: http://www.michiganrunner.net/MR-Archive/features/perfectmile0504.html

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Frank Litsky came out of retirement to write Wes Santee's New York Times obit: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/15/sports/15santee.html?_r=1&ref=obituaries ======================================== Bill Khan's Terrific Article about Davidson's John Izzo ======================================== An email from Bob Parks alerted us to Bill Kahn's article: Davison's John Izzo Progresses from Backof-Pacl to Champion During Four Year Cross-Country Career. One can't help but be inspired by Izzo's story; persistence and hard work paid off. http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/news/article/-3929006935644714245/davisons-john-izzo-progressesfrom-back-of-pack-to-champion-during-four-year-cross-country-career/ ==================================================== Thousand Miles For Michigan Run Hits Rochester/Rochester Hills ==================================================== The Thousand Miles for Michigan run is traveling through Rochester/ Rochester Hills. Oscoda Business Coach George Morse is running 1000 miles, visiting 200 towns and cities all over the state, to help support and promote small businesses.

He'll be running in Rochester on Friday November 19, 2010 starting at 1:00 PM at Runnin' Gear at 125 S. Livernois Rochester Hills 48307.

Local runners are expected to join Coach Morse on his 5 mile run, where he is expected to stop along the way and chat with local small business owners.

Currently at the 350 mile mark of the run, Coach Morse has visited 70 communities and has spoken with hundreds of Michigan small business owners, encouraging them to stay motivated during this challenging time and getting them to share their belief in Michigan with others by being a part of the "Thousand Miles For Michigan" video blog. Along the 5 mile route in each town Coach Morse takes photos and captures video used to prepare a slideshow to highlight each community. Visit www.thousandmilesformichigan.com if you'd like to view the videos or get more information.

Coach Morse is looking forward to meeting you while he is in town. If you or business owners in your town, or members of the local media, are interested in talking with Coach Morse you can contact him directly on his cell phone 989-305-1248 or email george@coachmorse.com.

So far eight businesses in Rochester will be talking with Coach Morse.

-- Sue Barnes, Crim Fitness Foundation ============================================================================ Running Network's Mr. Ubiquitous - SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 13-14, 2010) - IRock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon and Half Marathon ============================================================================ Mr. Ubiquitous, aka Gary Morgan, reports: "I flew to San Antonio, late Wednesday night to experience some Texas hospitality and run the rock-n-roll half marathon Sunday. I check into the hotel and I can't believe the view I have. I'm over looking one of Americas greatest monuments to freedom and the pride and joy of Texas, the Alamo. Lights shine on the building and it looks spectacular. I have a great view to dream about as I call it a day.

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I wake up to the sound of Scottish Bag pipe music, I look outside and they are having a Veterans Day Memorial Service out in front of the Alamo. Veterans and dignitaries are all around and they leave a wreath outside of the Alamo to honor all those who have served to keep America free for the last 235 years. We honor all of them today and everyday.

I go out and check out the Alamo. Ive been here before but it's always a cool place to see again.

This was the main building of the mission fort where the Battle of the Alamo happened in 1836. A history board is very interesting to read. There's a gift shop, a couple of other small buildings and a beautiful park within the Alamo grounds. It's really a special place.

Then I started my own tour of the world-famous River Walk of San Antonio. Its an awesome setup of the river below ground level with shops and restaurants all along it. A river boat taxi called Rio Taxi takes people up and down the river. Had lunch at a place called Rio Rio and they made the guacamole dip right in front of you with a fresh avocado, and other fresh vegetables-- MM good. I continued my walk to the south end of the river walk. As I leave the city there's lots of trees and greenery.

Its a great running spot as there are very few people to hinder you. I get to the end of the walk and find they are getting ready to expand the trail even further down the river. The Pioneer Foods processing plant there is over 100 years old-- ots of history on this river. I walk up to the northern part of the River Walk which was completely rebuilt in 2009.

I also see the locks which raise and lower boats in the river because the river drops 35 feet in 5 miles. Beyond the locks they have tried to make it as much of a natural setting as possible with marshes and native plants in the area. It's really a great recreational trail. Another added attraction was the lighted plastic fish they hung from the I 35 overpass. It looks cool at night. The information signs said there are 13 miles of River Walk trails and I think I hiked all of it. San Antonio is working hard to make the city recreational friendly.

Friday I go over to the expo at Alamo Dome, a football stadium and entertainment center. After I get my number, shirt, and goodie bag I go over to the Brooks circus entertainment zone. It was a blast.

They had a ping ball toss into a shoe and you'd win a stuffed pillow shoe. An instant raffle and you could win shoes, bandanna, or a hat. What a great show: gait analysis and a freak shoe in the trailer.

I'm sure they sold a lot of shoes and apparel from that operation. There was the new Hell run in Texas with lots of obstacles. The Cow Town Marathon, 3M Half Marathon, and the Dallas White Rock Marathon were all there inviting runners to come.

In the evening I went to a pre race dinner hosted by The Competitor Group at the Sunset Station, a former train station depot in San Antonio. Went to the Rick Springfield concert afterwards. He was a rock star from the 80's playing again in the 2000's and having fun. He put on a great show. Rod Dixon, the New Zealander, Olympic Bronze medalist and 1983 New york City marathon champion, was next to me and I said to him "people forget about Olympians and remember rock stars forever."

He laughed and kept on enjoying the show. He was in town helping with the kids race Saturday morning.

Saturday I walked around Hemisphere park. San Antonio hosted the 1968 Hemisphere exhibition and the park is the legacy left from it. Statues, buildings, fountains and the Tower of Americas remain.

The Tower of Americas is a 750 tower with a restaurant and observation deck on it-- an impressive structure in central Texas. I ate at a cool restaurant at the north end of the river walk called Glorias-- a Mexican restaurant that's away from the city but still on the river. Tomorrow I get to run all around San Antonio.

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The race started at 7:15 am which is early for any race. This year the race starts downtown so just walk out of the hotel to the start. I'm in the warm up area and I see Kevin Hanson. I see he has brought Molly Pritz to run the race. I get into my corral to run and Randy and Cathy Step walk up behind me. They were in Austin for a running tech show and decided to run this race. No matter where I go I always see Michigan runners. It's a cloudy, cool, 50 degree day-- good for running. At mile 3 we go by the Alamo; there's a little bit of a hill at 5 miles. From there it's pretty much flat the rest of the way as we through downtown again, through Hemisphere park area and finally we get near the Alamo Dome and have to run up a steep 50 foot climb, take a quick right, and finish at the Alamo Dome parking lot. It feels good to finish after running up the last hill. I hang around to watch other runners finish and see the concert. Everyone's having a super time especially since the rain held off. The Competitor Group put on a great race here like they do at all therir races. At the awards ceremony, Molly Pritz from the Hansons running team is the winner of the half marathon with a big PR. Kevin and Keith Hanson just keep on turning out great runners from their program.

Sunday evening to end my trip with a bang, I went up to the top of the Tower of Americas and saw a lighted-up San Antonio. This was my fourth time here and I finally went to the top of the Tower. It was a spectacular view. Come to San Antonio to run, see the sights, and eat. You'll have a fun time."

Staying on the road.

Gary Morgan ============================================================ NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, IN, Mon. Nov. 22 ============================================================ Michigan Teams Selected: Michigan Women Michigan State Women Michigan Individuals Selected" Craig Foryes, Michigan Patrick Grosskopf, Michigan State Michigan Athletes Competing on Selected Teams: Maverick Darling, Wisconsin Landon Peacock, Wisconsin Dan Jackson, Notre Dame ========================================================= NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, Waverly, IA, Sat. Nov. 20 ========================================================= Michigan Teams Selected: Calvin Men Albion Men Calvin Women Hope Women Michigan Individuals Selected: Nathan Love, Hope College Kellee Lemcke, Alma

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==================================== Great Performances - Cross Country - College ==================================== -- NCAA D3 Great Lakes Regional Cross Country Championship, Hope College, Nov. 13, 2010 Men's 8K 1st) Nick Kramer, 24:57 Teams: 1st) Calvin, 57 points - Automatic NCAA XC Finals 3rd) Albion, 177 points -- NCAA D3 Great Lakes Regional Cross Country Championship, Hope College, Nov. 13, 2010 Women's 6K Teams: 1st) Calvin Women, 69 points - Automatic NCAA XC Finals 2nd) Hope Women, 103 points -- NCAA D1 Great Lakes Regional Cross Country Championship, Oakland University, Nov. 13, 2010 Men's 10K 3rd) Craig Forys, Michigan, 30:29 4th) Dan Jackson, Notre Dame, 30:31 Teams: 1st) Wisconsin, 32 points (Wisconsin team includes Michigan athletes, Maverick Darling and Landon Peacock) -- NCAA D1 Great Lakes Regional Cross Country Championship, Oakland University, Nov. 13, 2010 Women's 6K 1st) Emily MacLeod, Michigan State, 20:18 Teams: 1st) Michigan State, 80 points 2nd) Michigan, 96 points =========================================== GLSP Television Network 2010 Event Coverage =========================================== Art McCafferty - Producer Jennie McCafferty - Associate Producer Peter Allen - Reporter MIke Duff - Reporter Gary Morgan - Reporter Tim Hygh - Reporter Brad and Bill Shelton - Reporters David Manwiller - Videographer Carter Sherline - Videographer Scott Sullivan - Videographer NOVEMBER 25 5/3 Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Detroit, MI

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DECEMBER 31 5/3 New Year's Eve Run, Detroit, MI ======================================= Race Calendar - November 2010 ======================================= SATURDAY, November 20, 2010 * Grand Finale 5K and Team Invitational 5K/8K, Lansing, 9:30 am, Grand Woods Park, http://runningfoundation.com/Grand_Finale.html * Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, Bloomfield Hills, 9:00 am, Covington School, 5KRW, http://arthritis.org * NCAA Division I I Cross Country Regionals - Midwest, Louisville, KY, 10:30 am, Bellarmine University, E.P. Tom Sawyer Park, 10KR, 6KR, http://ncaasports.com * NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, Waverly, IA, 10:30 am, H.J. Max Championship Cross Country Course, 8KR, 6KR, Wartburg College, http://ncaasports.com * One Hill of a Run, Grand Rapids, 9:00 am, Union High School, 10KR, 5KR, http://www.onehillofarun.mysite.com SUNDAY, November 21, 2010 * New Balance Girls on the Run 5K, Ypsilanti, 10:00 am, Ellen Thompson Women’s Health Center, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 5KR, http://www.girlsontherunsemi.org MONDAY, November 22, 2010 * NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships, Terre Haute, IN, 11:00 am, Wabash Family Sports Center, 10KR, 6KR, http://ncaasports.com * Southwestern Michigan College Turkey Trot, Dowagiac, 4:00 pm, Southwestern Michigan College, 8KR, 5KR, 1 MR, http://www.swmich.edu THANKSGIVING DAY - THURSDAY, November 25, 2010 * Ann Arbor Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, Ann Arbor, 8:30 am, University of Michigan North Campus Recreational Center, 5KR/W, http://goodboyevents.com * Fifth Third Bank Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, Detroit, 7:15 am, Cobo Center, 10KR, 5KR, 1MR, http://www.detroitturkeytrot.org * Smoke the Turkey 5K, Sylvania, OH, 9:00 am, St. James Club, 5KR, http://eliteendeavors.com SUNDAY, November 28, 2010 * Hansons Group Run, Lake Orion, 8:00 am, Hansons Running Shop, http://hansons-running.com ******* Calendar entries are a value-added service for Michigan Runner clients. Please contact Art McCaf-

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