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Vaughan St.John's Athlete Of The Year

2012-01-28T12:24:00.000-03:30

Congratulations to Kate Bazeley (Vaughan) on being selected the St.John's Female Athlete of the Year for the second year in a row! Colin Fewer was a first runner-up in the Male category.

Details in The Telegram story HERE.

Going Pro By Mark Hayward

2012-01-25T09:31:00.001-03:30

Going Pro is a new local blog started by NL Runner Mark Hayward "to introduce, interest, and engage runners of all backgrounds to the professional running scene - especially in North America".

With PRs included 16:46 for 5K, 34:59 for 10k, and a 57:29 Tely, Mark is no stranger to competitive running. Although he has no intentions of "going pro" his blog provides great insight into the elite running scene from an amateur perspective.

St.John's Athletes Of The Year Nominees

2012-01-23T13:27:00.001-03:30

This Friday the City of St. John's will announce the male and female Athlete's of the Year for 2011 with the running community well-represented among the nominees.

Colin Fewer has been nominated for Male Athlete of the Year and is up against Ciaran Hearn (Rugby) and Owen Daly (Swimming), while Kate Vaughan (Bazeley) is up against Jane Pope (Soccer) and Hannah Jardine (Basketball) in the female category.

More details in THIS ARTICLE from The Telegram.

Slushy Hypo Half Marathon

2012-01-22T17:41:00.000-03:30

It was a snowy, slushy Sunday for this morning's Hypothermic Half Marathon. Unofficially Nick Snow was first to cross the finish line in around 80 minutes with Caroline McIlroy first in the ladies in around 83 minutes. Official and complete results will be posted as soon as available.

And thanks to Tina Fewer for taking hundreds of pictures which you can view in THIS WEB ALBUM.

Frosty 5-Miler Registration Open

2012-01-18T15:37:00.001-03:30

Registration is now open for the Frosty 5-Miler set for Saturday February 11. Only 100 spots ... CLICK HERE to register now.

Hypothermic Half This Sunday

2012-01-18T09:23:00.000-03:30

The Hypothermic Half Marathon is this Sunday January 22 starting 8am.

The race is limited to 150 runners and has long been sold out but still lots of room for volunteers! Drop a line to stjohns@runningroom.com to see how you can help out, or just drop by the Running Room 2pm Saturday for a short volunteers meeting.

Click the map for a view of the 21.1k route.

Skoglund Runs Rock 'n Roll Half

2012-01-16T12:40:00.001-03:30

Congratulations to Eric Skoglund on his 1:49:56 finish at yesterday's Rock 'n Roll Half Marathon in Arizona.

Bazeley's In Houston

2012-01-15T12:11:00.000-03:30

Peter Bazeley and Kate Vaughan (Bazeley) are in Houston Texas where Peter ran this morning's Houston Marathon while Kate ran the Half.

Peter improved on his recent marathon debut in Chicago by some 13 minutes with a time of 2:36:42 for 31st overall and 3rd Canadian. Kate had a great half marathon crossing the finish line in 78 minutes 45 seconds for 9th overall and 1st Canadian.

Photo Credit Melanie Benson

Frosty 5 Miler & Breakfast

2012-01-13T13:04:00.000-03:30

The Mount Pearl Frosty Festival in conjunction with ANE presents the Frosty 5-Miler on Saturday February 11. Race starts 8:45am at the Mount Pearl Fire Station on Olympic Drive and finishes at the Reid Community Center on Smallwood Drive.

Register online (coming soon ... stay tuned to nlrunning.com) before January 28th for $25 (in-person race day fee is $32) and note that registration is limited to 100 participants. There will be medals for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers male & female.

And when you finish your run enjoy the Frosty Festival Community Breakfast which is included with your race fee. Extra tickets for friends and family are available at the Glacier from January 21 - February 9 ($9 for adults and $5 for children).

Hypothermic Half January 22

2012-01-11T12:56:00.001-03:30

The Hypothermic Half Marathon is set for Sunday January 22 starting 8am. The race is sold out but there is still plenty of room (and need) for volunteers.

If you can help out you can sign up HERE or drop a line to stjohns@runningroom.com.

Turkey Tea Tops In Canada

2012-01-09T13:42:00.000-03:30

The Turkey Tea 10K road race has been selected by Canadian Running as one of the top 10k races in the country.

Organized by New World Running Club, the 2012 version of this race is set for October 7.

Renew Your NLAA Membership

2012-01-07T17:26:00.000-03:30

2012 NLAA Membership renewal is now available. You can access the pdf form HERE ... simply complete the form, print, sign and pop it in the mail with your payment. Note that this is likely the final year for "hard copy" registration as the NLAA is moving to an online registration system in conjunction with Athletics Canada.

NLAA Official 2012 Calendar

2012-01-07T10:00:00.003-03:30

The list of sanctioned NLAA races for 2012 is now confirmed and available HERE.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

2012-01-04T10:24:00.000-03:30

Ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen adventures when it comes to The Inco Innovation Centre at Memorial University 7pm on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29.

Get your tickets today at Freeride Mountain Sports on Water Street, Wallnuts Climbing Gym on Old Pennywell Road, or Alpine Country Lodge in Churchill Square.

New Year's Eve In Paradise

2011-12-29T09:37:00.000-03:30

Spend some time in Paradise this Saturday as the Paradise Running Club holds their 5K New Year's Eve run in support of "Basics For Babies".

Register 12:30pm December 31 at Kevin's No Frills on Topsail Road ... fee is "anything for a baby".

Cold & Sunny Boxing Day Run

2011-12-28T10:15:00.000-03:30

Boxing Day saw very cold temperatures, no wind and lots of sunshine as 51 runners ran the 34th Annual Boxing Day Fun Run in Bowring Park.

Ian Browne (10:23) was first in the 2K followed by Peter Browne (10:25) and Molly Pomeroy (10:54). In the 4K it was Adam Fitzgearld (16:29), Tom Dunne (16:30) and Sheri Lynn Burden (16:50).

CBRC Annual General Meeting

2011-12-24T09:42:00.000-03:30

The Corner Brook Running Club Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 7:30pm January 8 2012 at the Greenwood Inn & Suites, West Street.

Lahey in Prestigious Company

2011-12-22T08:36:00.000-03:30

We PREVIOUSLY POSTED that Paul Lahey completed 5 major marathons in 5 years.

See THIS LIST of Five Star Finishers and note that Paul is among a very select group ... only 44 people in the world and only 2 people in Canada have accomplished this feat!

June Tri Training In Germany

2011-12-20T14:45:00.003-03:30

Still need to get that special Christmas present for yourself? Why not treat yourself to a 10-day Triathlon Training Camp in the warm and sunny Black Forest of Southern Germany?

Time is running short and the 2012 race season is looming!! This camp is set for June and will boost your season by getting you into your wetsuit and on the bike for some enjoyable training and excellent site-seeing.

For more info visit splashndash.ca

Epic Dartmouth Iron Distance & More

2011-12-18T23:35:00.000-03:30

Our friends in Nova Scotia are offering an interesting multisport event this summer ... actually 3 events!

Epic Dartmouth on July 1 will feature your choice of the full "Iron" event (3.8k swim / 180k bike / 42.2k run), the "Aqua" (just the swim and the bike), or the "Epic" which is the full swim and bike followed by a 21.1k half marathon.

Earlybird discounts offered until December 31. CLICK HERE for registration information.

Three Locals Heading To Trinidad & Tobago

2011-12-17T11:00:00.002-03:30

Athletics Canada has announced the Canadian team to compete in the North America Central American and Caribbean Cross Country Championships set for Trinidad and Tobago in March 2012.

Three Newfoundland runners have been named ... Jillian Forsey will compete in the Junior Women race, Kate Bazeley has been selected for the Senior Women team and Colin Fewer for the Senior Men. Selection is based on performances at the national cross-country championships held three weeks ago in Vancouver.

Submitted by Ray Will

Paradise New Years Eve 5K

2011-12-16T10:56:00.001-03:30

Again this year the Paradise Running Club is hosting a New Years Eve run in support of "Basics For Babies". Registration is 12:30pm December 31 at Kevin's No Frills on Topsail Road. Run starts 1pm from there ending at the Rotary Youth Center on McNamara Road. No fee to register but please bring along something for a baby!

2013 Canada Games Team NL Mission Staff

2011-12-14T13:56:00.000-03:30

Applications are now being accepted from anyone with an interest in joining the Team NL Mission Staff for the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke Quebec.

See THIS STORY on the Sport NL website for further information and the application form.

Bonavista By d' Bays 16K May 27

2011-12-13T11:11:00.001-03:30

The 1st annual Bonavista By d' Bays 16K is set for Sunday May 27 2012. The 16K race starts 8:30am followed by a 7k fun run at 9am.

This event is in support of rebuilding efforts for the Cole Family who lost their uninsured home to a devastating fire earlier this year. Please consider helping the Coles rebuild their lives while enjoying a great run and the spectacular scenery that Bonavista offers.

Registration is available HERE and for more information contact Fred Cuff by phone (709) 468-2238 or by email fred.cuff@hotmail.com.

St.John's Tri Meeting This Tuesday

2011-12-12T21:23:00.000-03:30

Further to our PREVIOUS POST, anyone interested in joining the 2012 St.John's Triathlon Committee is invited to a meeting Tuesday December 13 8pm at 808 Southside Road. Drop a line to stjohnstri@gmail.com for more info.