Arthur Lydiard, "Coach of the 20th Century," with Joe Newton, the legendary cross country coach of York High School (Elmhurst, Ill.,) will appear in what could be Lydiard's last U.S. Tour, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004 at Schaumburg High School.

Lydiard, from New Zealand, is promoting his new foundation and book. The presentation will include a 20-minute video of some of the great distance runners he has helped train, including Peter Snell and Lasse Viren. There will also be a power point presentation on the Lydiard training method, which will be followed by a question and answer session.

The Lydiard Lecture is scheduled to take place in Room 200, a 150-seat lecture hall at Schaumburg High School.

Admission: $10 cash

A limited number of books will be available for $25, which Lydiard will sign.

Overnight stays available at the Schaumburg Marriott, meet headquarters for the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics National Cross Country Championships.

This event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field Illinois Association and made possible by funding from Dr. David O'Brian and Dr. John Durkin of Podiatry & Sports Center Ltd. (www.runningsportsdoc.com.

To reserve seats, contact mikeprizy@comcast.net

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