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THE SCOOP
Not really under the radar but close . . . Kenyan Joseph Kahugu has shown up at two local road races lately, winning the Taking Strides for Youth 5K in LaGrange on June 8 in 14:31 and the San Juan 8K in Chicago on June 15 in 24:27. Kahugu, based in Homewood, is still recovering from a 2:10:06 third-place finish at the Rock 'n' Roll marathon in San Diego on June 1. Looks like a speedy recovery.

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NEWS
East Peoria's Tim Broe, 2002 8K Road Racing Champion and American Record holder in the 3000 meter indoor, won the USATF Championship 5000 meter title this past weekend with a time of 13:35.23. Adam Goucher finished second in 13:35.67 followed by Wheeling's Jorge Torres in 13:36.42. American Track & Field's Larry Eder was at the event, you can read his commentary here: www.american-trackandfield.com/features/usatfup date1june20.html

Clif Bar Inc., has announced its second annual "Beyond the Podium Award" To honor the U.S. Postal Service Pro Cycling domestique who makes the greatest contribution to the team during this year's Tour de France. Don't forget to vote! For more information, click on: www.chicagoaa.com/news/clifbarpodiumaward03. html

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THE WEEKEND AHEAD
Summer is busting out all over and no one is complaining, right? The Chicago area has another full weekend of events to choose from. Of particular interest are two swimming races on the same day, the Park Ridge 1,500 (pool) and the Splish,Splash Dash open-water race in Lake in the Hills. Also headlining the weekend are the Proud to Run 5K/10K at Montrose Harbor on Saturday and the Ricky Byrdsong Race Against Hate 5k Run, Walk and Youth mile in Evanston on Sunday. Don't forget the Twin Lakes Triathlon in Palatine and the new Lombard Criterium. For the full schedule, much too long to mention here, visit: www.chicagoaa.com/calendar/smu.html

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THE PHOTOS
It seems like yesterday, almost 17,000 bicyclists were pedaling up and down Lake Shore Drive in the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation's second Bike the Drive. For Chicago Athlete's photo gallery, visit: www.chicagoaa.com/features/bikedrive03photos.h tml

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME . . .
You're burned out. You're injured. You just ran a marathon? Keep reading. The Mayor's Office of Special events is looking for volunteers to help make things go smoothly when the Major League Baseball All-Star Game comes to U.S. Cellular Field next month. Want to step up to the plate? Visit: beta.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/cws/community/cws_a sg_volunteers.jsp

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SETTING IT STRAIGHT
Kalina Michalska ran a great race on April 26 at Universal Sole Lakefront 10-Miler, finishing as third woman overall in a time of 1:06:20. She earned $300 for her efforts. When Chicago Athlete published results in our June issue, Michalska's result was inadvertently left out. We apologize for the error.

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SKIING PIONEER DIES AT 79
Ralph Schinke, who was an active force in promoting cross-country skiing in the '70s, recently passed away from cancer at age 79. Schinke was an a participant and racer into his late 70s. He will be missed in the Nordic community.

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MARINE CORP MARATHON
Although this popular Washington, D.C. race is filled, there is a way to get in. The Scleroderma Foundation is offering 20 slots for the Oct. 26 event. To get one, you must raise a minimum of $2,000 for the Foundation. Schleroderma is a pathological hardening or thickening of the skin. You can learn more at: www.scleroderma.org/supportsf.htm

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ATTENTION EVENT DIRECTORS
We want to help you get the word out about your event! To have it posted on our searchable calendar, check out: http://www.chicagoaa.com/news/calendarlistings2002_2.ht ml Also, send your race results at events@chicagoaa.com and we'll make sure they're posted on our Race Results page.

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THE CLOSER
Looking to run a mile for time? The Calumet Region Striders are hosting the Bob Stevens/Jim Cox One-Mile Sprint at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, in con- junction with the Schererville (IN) Parks and Recreation Department. You'll be motivated to finish hard because the race ends in front of a reviewing stand at the local foot- ball field, 67th and Kennedy in Schererville. For info, visit: www.calstrider.org