NL RUNNING

Mundy Pond 5K Registration Open

2010-03-10T07:31:00.003-03:30

Just over 6 weeks to the season opener Nautilus Mundy Pond 5K and this year the event introduces online registration.

There will be no in-person registration other than the highly discouraged, more expensive, late registration on race morning at the venue.

CLICK HERE to register now.

Marathon & 50K PBs For Ryan

2010-03-09T11:23:00.003-03:30

In his 2nd ultra marathon of the year, Michael Ryan of Marystown set PR's for both the marathon and 50k distances in the Caumsett State Park 50k: 2010 US Road Championships last Sunday on Long Island, New York.

Michael posted a time of 3:34 for 26.2 miles and went on to finish the 50K (31.07 miles) in a time of 4:22:09. He placed 3rd in his age group & 34th overall out of 125 runners!

Indoor Meet This Saturday March 13

2010-03-08T10:17:00.002-03:30

Meet #2 of the 2010 Indoor Track & Field Developmental Series is this Saturday March 13 at MUN Field House from 6pm-9pm.

REGISTER ONLINE by 10:00pm Friday and note that 2010 NLAA Road Running Members DO NOT need a Track & Field membership to take part in either the 1500m or the 3000m.

The NLAA encourages all road running members to take part in distance track events.

Eat Your Breakfast!

2010-03-04T07:21:00.004-03:30

Remember Mom saying "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!"? Well she knew you were going to be a runner, and she was right about the breakfast!

See THIS STORY in Runner's World for a few quick, nutritious morning meal ideas.

Paddy's Day Fun Run Sunday March 14

2010-03-03T10:01:00.003-03:30

Tely 10 Practice Run Good Friday

2010-03-01T11:41:00.003-03:30

Can you believe that Good Friday is only a month away? And again this year there will be hundreds of runners taking to the Tely 10 course for a 10-mile trial run.

The route will be peppered with runners all day but the largest crowd leaves from the McNamara Road start line at 9am.

Plan your training accordingly and mark your calendar for Friday April 2.

Note that this is an non-sanctioned, non-insured, non-certified event ... just a big bunch of people out for a run on a Friday morning!

Swim With The Marlins

2010-02-25T22:03:00.002-03:30

Check out the new Masters Swim Program being offered by the Mount Pearl Marlins Swim Team.

See THIS POST for details.

Renew Your NLAA Membership

2010-02-24T12:42:00.002-03:30

The season is around the corner so be sure you're ready to race by renewing your NLAA membership. Just download, print, complete and mail THIS FORM along with your payment and you'll be good to go.

Not So Hilly Half May 23

2010-02-20T21:15:00.003-03:30

The Not So Hilly Half Marathon is set for a 7:30am start on Sunday May 23.

This year's event will feature t-shirts, finishers medals and chip timing, plus if you sign up before May 1 you'll save $5.

Registration is limited to 200 runners so SIGN UP NOW.

Try A Track & Field Meet This Weekend

2010-02-17T14:56:00.005-03:30

This Saturday February 20 will see Meet #1 of the 2010 Indoor Track & Field Developmental Series at MUN Field House from 6pm-9pm.

REGISTER ONLINE by 10:30pm Friday and note that 2010 NLAA Road Running Members DO NOT need a Track & Field membership to take part in either the 1500m or the 3000m.

This special eligibility is an effort by the NLAA to encourage road running members to take part in distance track events.

Howard 1st At Husky Classic 800

2010-02-17T14:37:00.003-03:30

Watch as Julia Howard comes from behind and runs 800m in 2:03 for first place at last weekend's Husky Classic in Washington.

Valentines Run Results & Pics

2010-02-15T12:21:00.004-03:30

70 people enjoyed yesterday's Valentines Day Fun Run hosted by the New World Fitness Running Club.

Results and pictures are posted HERE.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

2010-02-14T10:04:00.002-03:30

Congratulations to Fleur Kenward on her conquering of Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro last week!

Fleur runs with Nautilus and is spending a little time traveling while teaching in the United Arab Emirates.

Myrtle Eight Run Despite Cancellation

2010-02-13T11:04:00.004-03:30

The Mighty Myrtle Eight are in South Carolina this weekend for the Myrtle Beach Marathon & Half Mararhon but unfortunately the race has been CANCELLED due to weather!

Not to be put off by a bit of snow, Joan Hartery, Juanita Keel Ryan, Christane Martin , Sherry Grewal, Will Small, Rob Gamberg, Guy Beazley and Don Osmond still plan to do the course today, and will cap off their weekend with the Michelob Ultra 50K Bike Ride tomorrow.

Hypo Half Results

2010-02-11T14:50:00.001-03:30

Results from Sunday's Hypothermic Half Marathon are now available HERE.

100 Miles For Ryan

2010-02-08T09:57:00.002-03:30

In his first attempt at the 100 mile distance and his first ultra marathon of 2010, Michael Ryan completed the Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile Endurance Run in Huntsville, Texas this past weekend in 26 hours 6 minutes and 35 seconds.

Hypothermic Half This Sunday

2010-02-05T13:04:00.003-03:30

The Hypothermic Half Marathon is this Sunday February 7 starting 8am at the Fire Station behind the Reid Center in Mount Pearl.

If you're not racing consider volunteering ... it's a great way to give back to the community while seeing all the action!

There will be a meeting for all volunteers tomorrow Saturday February 6 at the Running Room Churchill Square starting 2pm.

Woodrow Crowned National Champ

2010-02-04T12:33:00.004-03:30

As a followup to THIS earlier article in The Telegram, Erin Woodrow from St.John's has won the National Boxing Title for her weight class, a first for the province.

Erin's proud father Jim Woodrow is a very active member of the Nautilus Running Club.

Run For Haiti Donation

2010-02-02T11:10:00.001-03:30

Triathlon NL Elects New Executive

2010-02-01T13:00:00.001-03:30

A new Board for TriNL was voted in at Saturday's AGM ... meet the gang HERE.

New Board For Bicycle NL

2010-01-28T13:12:00.002-03:30

The AGM for BNL was last night

To meet the new Board and see the Annual Reports visit HERE.

BNL & TriNL AGMs This Week

2010-01-26T12:57:00.003-03:30

Bicycle Newfoundland & Labrador is holding its Annual General Meeting tomorrow night Wednesday January 27 starting 7pm at the Soccer Hut on Arena Road in Mount Pearl.

And the AGM for Triathlon Newfoundland & Labrador is this Saturday January 30 from 4-5pm in the 6th Floor Board Room of Atlantic Place 215 Water Street.

All are welcome at either or both of these meetings to offer input into these Provincial Sport Organizations.

A Cool Grand $$ For Haiti

2010-01-24T22:32:00.004-03:30

Thanks to the 70 runners who ran a few calm, cool miles together this weekend and raised $1,015 for the relief effort in Haiti.

A donation in the name of the Nautilus Running Club & Friends has been made to the Canadian Red Cross.

Read more HERE.

Valentine's Day Fun Run

2010-01-24T19:19:00.002-03:30

Sunday Ski Loppet Canceled

2010-01-22T20:49:00.002-03:30

The Subaru Ski Loppet scheduled for this Sunday at Butterpot Park has been canceled due to lack of snow.