Our hearts go out to those in the hurricane-wracked states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama. We pray for those who have lost their lives in the storm, their families and those suffering the devastation of their homes, businesses and communities.

Hopefully, we all can do something to help those who are in need. Inside Texas Running last week was asking race directors to send left over shirts for the victims who are being housed in Houston - http://www.insidetexasrunning.com/news/clothingdrive2005.ht ml

The American Red Cross is working to help those in the devastated areas - http://www.redcross.org If we all give a little we can make a difference.

The IAAF World Track & Field Championships were held last month in Helsinki, Finland. Nearly 40,000 spectators watched the outstanding performances of each session of the nine-day event. However, many did not know they were being held as no major television network station or ESPN covered this year's event. Many subscribed to the World Championship Sports Network (WCSN) Internet coverage for only $4.95. Local newspapers ran a photo and an article everyday, but US track fans were disappointed with the television coverage.

Elyria's nineteen year old, Tianna Madison, won the long jump at the World Championships. In high school she had nine career state championships, including seven in individual events and became only the third athlete in Ohio history to win four events at a state championship meet two years in a row, in 2002 and 2003 Madison joined former Zanesville Rosecrans star Susan Nash (1983-84) and Cleveland East Tech/U.S. Olympic legend Jesse Owens (1932-33) on that list. She now is part of the University of Tennessee track program.

Read Larry Eder's articles: The Importance of the World Championships http://www.runohio.com/news/08-09-05world- champs.html

and World Champs in Helsinki, Despite Raining Herring and Reindeer, a Huge Success

http://www.runohio.com/news/08-19-05World-Champs- recap.html

Check out RUNOHIO's photos by Photorun from the Championships - under RUNOHIO Regional News or go directly to: http: //www.runseattle.com/runohio/WC_pics/index.htm

The Greater Columbus Sports Commission submitted a bid last month to the USA Track & Field Association to host its 2008 Olympic Trials in Columbus at the OSU Jesse Owens Memorial Track. Columbus will have stiff competition with two-time host Sacramento, California; Carson, California and Eugene, Oregon. The USA Track & Field Association will pick the host later this fall. Read more at: http://www.runohio.com/news/08-12- 05Columbus-oly-trials.html

If you missed my August On The Run - it is posted at:

http://www.runohio.com/news/08-05On-the- run.html

Check out the second 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. Running 101 spotlights - Ohioan Edwin Moses, Massachusetts' John A. Kelley and Finland's Paavo Nurmi. I hope you enjoy this column.

http://http://www.runohio.com/news/07-28-05-running- 101.html

Elaine Binkley's Book Review- A Closer Look at The Greatest: The Haile Gebreselassie Story is posted at - http://www.runohio.com/news/09-05Book- review.html Check out other RUUNOHIO Book Reviews: http://www.runohio .com/news/index.html

Check out the RUNOHIO Running Club of the Month - Cleveland West Road Runners Club - http://www.runohio.com/news/08-05_running- club.html

Nancy Clark's articles are posted - Athlete's Kitchen: Caffeine and Athletes

http://www.runohio.com/features/09- 05_athletes_kitchen.html

Building Muscle: Tricks of the Trade

http://www.runohio.com/features/07- 05Athletes_kitchen.html

Do you think you are different than your non-running friends, then read - Yea, We're Different by Richard Ferguson -

http://www.runohio.com/news/08-29- 05were_different.html

Do you want to know about running socks, then read Cregg Weinmann's article - Running in Your Stocking Feet - http://www.runohio.com/features/08-29- 05_Socks.html

Don't forget to check back daily at: http://www.runohio.com to read The Running Network National News.

Looking for a September race check out RUNOHIO's Race Calendar -

http://www.runohio.com/calendar/09-05.html

Race directors don't forget to forward your race results to RUNOHIO. You can email them to me at runohio@ee.net

The deadline for the October print RUNOHIO is September 10th.

If you are a subscriber don't forget to renew your subscription to the print RUNOHIO. If you are not a subscriber I hope you will subscribe this fall. Also, during the holiday season I hope you will consider a subscription to RUNOHIO as a gift for a friend

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Good luck with your fall training and racing.

Matt McGowan

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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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Toledo Blade 10K - Sunday, September 25

Toledo Blade 10K, Toledo, 10km, Curtis Slough, Citi Fest, 300 Madison, Suite 1510, Toledo, OH 43604 (419) 249-5018, Pete Buehler (419) 578-9058

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Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, September 25 th

http://www.runohio.com/news/07-25- 05Toronto_marathon.html

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NEW DATE

Wednesday, September 28

Shawnee State Bear Run, Portsmouth, 5km, 6pm, Jared Shoemaker, Assistant Athletic Director, 940 Second St., Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 (740) 351-3285

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Sunday, October 2 nd - Oktoberfest Classic 10K

Oktoberfest Classic 10K, Minster, 10km, 9:30am, Dorothy Burns, Oktoberfest Classic, PO Box 20, Minster, OH 45865 (419) 628-3507

http://www .minsteroh.com/oktoberfest10krun.htm

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Circleville Classic 5 Miler - Saturday - October 22nd

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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Peace Race - Sunday, October 23 rd

Peace Race, Youngstown, 2 mile-9:30am, 10km-10:15am, Second Sole, 755 Boardman-Canfield Rd, Youngstown, OH 44512 (330) 758- 8708

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