August RUNOHIO E-Newsletter Ohio and the Midwest have had its fair share of hot and humid days this summer. I hope you have been able to get in some good training despite the hot weather. Please remember to drink plenty of water before and after your training runs. Check out Julie Bishop's article - Hydrating in the Summer Heat -http://www.runohio.com/features/07-21- 05Medical.html

Also, if you get to a road race and the weather is hot and humid, take the race a little easier so you can enjoy the fall racing season. Don't try to run a personal best if the weather is not conducive. I am sure in a month or two you can go for that personal best.

Here is another article on training in the heat: http://www.runohio.com/features/08-04August- heat.html

Last month my brother, Jeff, and I attended the summer meeting of The Running Network in Utica, New York. The Running Network represents thirty-three regional running publications and secures national advertising for the publications. The Running Network also produces a semi-annual shoe review and the fall review will be in the September issue. Besides our business meetings we also attended The National Distance Running Hall of Fame induction. Larry Eder, President of The Running Network, wrote an article on Distance Running Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2005. Read it at: http://www.runohio.com/features/08-04August- heat.html

Congratulations to Ohioan Bob Schul who was one of the inductees. Read RUNOHIO's Book Review - Bob Schul, "In the Long Run" http://www.runohio.com/news/07-28-04Book-review- schul.html

If you missed my July On The Run - it is posted at: http://www.runohio.com/news/07-05on-the-run.html

Check out the first article "Running 101" which spotlights runners who have had a tremendous impact on the running world. I hope to spotlight one Ohioan, one American, and one foreign athlete who have helped to make running what it is today.The first Running 101 spotlights - Ohioan Jesse Owens, Maine's Joan Benoit and Czechoslovakia's Emil Zatopek. I hope you enjoy this column. http://http://www.runohio.com/news/07-28-05-running- 101.html

Good luck to everyone who is participating at the World Track and Field Championships. Rob Myers made the "A" standard, which allows him to compete at the World Championships in Helsinki starting August 6th. - http://www.runohio.com/news/07-22- 05Myers.html

Also, check back at: http://www.runohio.com and check out the National News section to keep up with the latest in the world of track & field.

Also, for broadcast schedule, see www.usatf.org/news/view.aspx?DUID=USATF-2005-06-25-12- 29-41

Fans interested in pre-registering for the Webcast should go to the WCSN landing page, www.wcsn.com ,to sign up.

For more information on the 2005 IAAF World Championships in Athletics, and Team USA, visit www.usatf.org

Elaine Binkley's Book Review- A Closer Look at Paula My Story so Far is about Paula Radcliffe - http://www.runohio.com/news/07-05-book- review.html Check out other RUUNOHIO Book Reviews: http://www.runohio .com/news/index.html

Later this month Nancy Clark's nutirition articles will be posted at: http://www.run ohio.com/features/index.html

Check out the RUNOHIO Running Club of the Month - Toledo Road Runner Club - http://www.runohio.com/news/07-05Running- club.html

Good luck to all of the junior high, high school and college cross country runners as they prepare for another season. If you get a chance, attend a local cross-country meet. I am sure you will enjoy watching the competition.

Check out the August RUNOHIO Race Calendar: http://www.runohio.com/calendar/08-05.html

If you are looking for a race which is a little different check out this new series: http://www.runohio.com/news/07-27- 05Xterra.html

If you are getting ready for a fall marathon, I hope you are able to get in your training and may the weather cool off for your big day. If you think you are too old to run a marathon read this article: http://www.runohio.com/news/07-25- 05Toronto-marathon.html

Also, good luck to everyone else who heads out the door for a run or enters a race.

Don't forget to subscribe to the print RUNOHIO. Your subscription is greatly appreciated. http://www.runohio.com/magazine/subcribe- link.html

This issue is coming out a week later than I had planned as my 98-year-old grandfather recently passed away.

I hope you have a good month of running and hopefully the cool air of fall is just around the corner.

Matt McGowan

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Gary Smith Worthington Classic 5 Mile - Sunday, August 7 th

The race starts at Thomas Worthington High School, loops around the neighborhood, runs on the bike trail along the Olentangy River and finishes on the track. The race honors Gary Smith who was a teacher and coach in the Worthington School District. He lost his battle with cancer in June of 1998.

https://www.signmeup.com /RH2VMK7

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Buckeye Classic 10K - Saturday, August 13 th

The Buckeye Classic 10K, which is the 2005 USATF Ohio 10K Championship event. The top male and female winners who qualify receive an invitation to the USA National 10K championships in the fall (*). USATF 10K Nationals qualifications are to be a US citizen, USATF member, run within the time requirements. For more information go to: www.runwildracing.com

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The Perfect 10 Miler, August 14 th

The Perfect 10 Miler, Brush High School, Lyndhurst 10 mile and 2 mile, Second Sole, 5114 Mayfield, Lyndhurst, OH 44124 (216) 752-5151; Howard Mack, HMA Promotions, PO Box 22622, Cleveland, OH 44122 (216) 752-5151

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Cleveland Clinic Sports Health River Run

Saturday, September 10 th - Kids Run 8:15 AM and 5K 8:30 AM

Sunday, September 11 th - 1/2 Marathon, 1/2 Relay, & Inline - 7:45 AM

Wallace Lake, Berea

The most scenic and enjoyable point to point Half Marathon you will find - anywhere. Run along the Rocky River in the Cleveland Metroparks while the fall foliage color changes before your eyes.

Hermes Sports & Events (216) 623 - 9933 http://www.hermesclevelan d.com

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Circleville Classic 5 Miler - Saturday - October 22 nd

The Circleville Classic 5 Mile starts at the Circleville High School loops around the neighborhoods and returns and finishes on the track. The race is held the Saturday of the Circleville Pumpkin Show (Oct 19-22). The Pumpkin Show is only one mile away in downtown Circleville

Register online at: https://www.signmeup.com /JC2VMK7

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