NL RUNNING

Commander Gander Results

2008-08-07T14:14:00.002-02:30

Results from last weekend's Commander Gander races are HERE.

Wayne Cho Crossing Canada

2008-08-07T07:42:00.003-02:30

In a bid to raise awareness about anxiety and depression Wayne Cho left St.John's in May on a cross-Canada run. He's now in Deer Lake but looking at this picture he's lucky he made it off Cape Spear! You can follow his journey HERE.

Regatta & KOS Postponed Again

2008-08-07T06:36:00.005-02:30

The 2008 Kids Of Steel Triathlon has yet again been postponed with the Regatta. Event is set to go 9am Regatta Day in Bowring Park.

Come out and watch close to 100 kids swim, bike and run throughout the morning. Race day registration will be available from 8-8:30am by the Bowring Park swimming pool. Fee is $20.

Cape To Cabot 70% Full

2008-08-07T06:28:00.003-02:30

With room for only 400 runners you better sign up NOW for the October 19 Cape To Cabot 20K. As of today there are just over 100 spots available and this year there will be no waiting list.

Visit HERE to register.

Kids Of Steel Postponed

2008-08-06T06:23:00.002-02:30

Due to the postponing of the St.John's Regatta, the Kids Of Steel Triathlon has also been postponed. Event will take place in Bowring Park on whatever day the Regatta goes ahead.

Subaru Practice Ride Yesterday

2008-08-04T09:50:00.004-02:30

Fine turnout for yesterday's Capital Subaru St.John's Triathlon practice ride.

Ironman 70.3 Pictures

2008-08-04T09:40:00.003-02:30

Enjoy these shots from last week's Newfoundland Ironman 70.3 (compliments of Gary Ford, Charlene Fudge, and Paula Whiteway).

Kids Of Steel Regatta Day

2008-08-04T07:35:00.004-02:30

The Kids Of Steel Triathlon is this week starting 9am in Bowring Park on Regatta Day (if Regatta is postponed KOS is postponed).

As usual, volunteers are needed to make this event a success. If you can spare a couple of hours in the morning on Regatta Day please SIGN UP NOW to help out.

Niagara Falls Marathon

2008-08-02T11:07:00.004-02:30

Good luck to Deanne Hiscock who is running away to the Niagara Falls Marathon on October 26. If any other NL Runners are heading there leave a comment below.

Time Trial Pictures

2008-08-02T10:58:00.002-02:30

A few shots from last Tuesday's BNL / Team Instrumar time trial (compliments of Randy Knight).

BMO Corner Brook 5K Downtown Dash

2008-08-01T09:12:00.003-02:30

Last Thursday Corner Brook hosted the 5K BMO Downtown Dash. Pictured (compliments of Paula Whiteway) are a few townies hamming it up in a sprint to the finish!

Race results are HERE.

Third Subaru Tri Practice Ride Sunday

2008-07-31T10:29:00.004-02:30

The third of three Subaru practice rides leading up to the Capital Subaru St.John's Triathlon is this Sunday August 3 9:30am.

Ride starts at Capital Subaru 33 Elizabeth Avenue East and will be 50-60k;
there will be a pace to suit everyone.

You can still REGISTER ONLINE for the August 10 St.John's Tri, or register in person at race kit pickup next Thursday August 7 from 7-9pm at Capital Subaru. No registrations after August 7.

Ironman Calgary 70.3 Coming Next Year

2008-07-31T07:44:00.001-02:30

First there was Newfoundland, then Muskoka, and now a third Canadian venue for the 70.3 has been added. August 2 2009 will see the debut of Ironman Calgary 70.3.

Registration opens this Saturday.

Silver For Brockerville

2008-07-29T13:45:00.005-02:30

At the Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships in Abbotsford BC on Sunday, Ryan Brockerville finished second in a packed field in the 3000 metre steeplechase. The Marystown native is celebrating his 19th birthday today.

His silver medal time was 9:15:53.

Submitted by Ray Will

Fewer & Harvey Tely Champs Again

2008-07-29T09:56:00.004-02:30

Congratulations to Colin Fewer and Lisa Harvey on defending their Tely 10 titles again this year. Conditions were very hot and humid but a record 2047 runners managed to cross the finish line.

Results are HERE.

Photo by Joe Gibbons / The Telegram

Ironman 70.3 Results

2008-07-28T08:29:00.003-02:30

With not a ripple on Deer Lake for the 1.9k swim, a slight breeze on the highway for the 90k bike, and temperatures hitting 32 degrees Celsius for the 21.1k run, 279 athletes finished yesterday's Newfoundland Ironman 70.3.

Results are HERE.

National Junior Qualifier

2008-07-26T10:32:00.001-02:30

We had two Newfoundland runners competing in the preliminary round of the 1500 meters at the National Junior Championships in Abbotsford, BC Friday.

Ryan Brockerville was third in his heat and qualified comfortably for Saturday's final with a huge PB of 4:03.04. Patrick O'Grady just missed qualifying finishing in 4:13.32.

Submitted by Ray Will.

Grand Falls-Windsor Centennial Cup Race

2008-07-25T10:20:00.000-02:30

The town of Grand Falls-Windsor will host a 5k and 10k as well as a 4 x 2.5k Corporate Challenge on Sunday August 3. See HERE for details.

Ski Patrol Volunteers

2008-07-24T08:55:00.000-02:30

Alexander Returning To The Rock

2008-07-24T07:00:00.003-02:30

Defending champ Craig Alexander is returning to the west coast this weekend for the Ironman Newfoundland 70.3.

And Mirinda Carfrae, last year's 70.3 Women's World Champion will also be in the lineup.

Read more HERE.

McCreath Tries Again For Boston Qualifier

2008-07-22T14:18:00.000-02:30

Missing a Boston qualifying time by just 1 minute, Jennifer McCreath placed in the top 10 at last week's Friendly Massey Marathon with a time of 3:16:59.

St.John's Tri Early Bird

2008-07-22T10:45:00.002-02:30

The early bird registration deadline for the Capital Subaru St.John's Triathlon is just 2 days away! Register by this Thursday July 24 to guarantee your shirt and save $20. Visit www.stjohnstri.com and register now!

Cape To Cabot Training Program

2008-07-21T14:51:00.000-02:30

Experienced long distance runner Joe Ryan is once again offering an advanced training program to help runners prepare for the second annual Cape To Cabot 20K.

This ten-week program beginning August 13 offers two group runs per week (Wednesday 6pm and Sunday 8am) with training tips throughout, classroom sessions on related topics, bi-weekly emails with motivational tips, plus several training runs on the actual C2C course.

All participants will receive a technical long-sleeve running shirt. Email josryan@nl.rogers.com or Erin Sullivan at sullivanerin@hotmail.com .

Mews 8K Pictures

2008-07-21T10:31:00.003-02:30

Paul Lahey has shared a few pictures from the July 6 Mews 8K HERE. Another record field of 262 runners ... if you missed the results they are HERE.

In-Person Tely 10 Registration

2008-07-20T09:03:00.000-02:30

If you haven't registered on line or by mail, you can still register in person for next Sunday's Tely 10.

Register at the Curling Club Bonaventure Avenue Thursday July 24 from 7-9pm or Saturday July 26 from 2-5pm.