Go West Young Man

Local triathlete Jason Pretty is running away to Penticton BC in August, representing Newfoundland at the 25th Anniversary Ironman Canada.

Other Miami Finishers

In addition to Caroline Mcilroy's podium finish, several other runners represented Newfoundland in Miami this morning. Completing the marathon were Gaye Roberts (4:12:22), Robert Simpson (4:12:22), and David Peddle (4:16). And finishing the half were Jason Evans (1:46) and Renee Squires (1:51:53).

Mcilroy Medals In Miami

Congratulations to Caroline Mcilroy on her podium finish this morning at the Miami Marathon. With a time of 2:51:08 Caroline was the 3rd female to cross the line. See her split times and the leaderboard HERE.

St.John's Athletes Of The Year

Curling Rink Team Gushue, and soccer player Laura Breen captured honors at last night's award banquet. The ceremony was delayed 1 day due to Friday night's storm.

Athletes Of The Year Named Tonight

As recently reported by The Telegram, the Molson St. John's Male and Female Athletes of the Year will be named tonight. Among the finalists are runners Caroline Mcilroy and Trevor O'Brien.

Miami Marathon This Sunday

The ING Miami Marathon is this Sunday Jan 28 starting at 6:10 am EST. Our very own Caroline Mcilroy will be trying to better her 2:48:27 PB set at the Newfoundland Provincial Marathon last fall. Check HERE for results later in the day Sunday.

The Latest Stuff

THIS LINK on Runner's World will bring you video broadcasts over the weekend from the Outdoor Retailer show. Bookmark it and check back for a peek at new and innovative gadgets and gear.

Ironman 70.3 Accomodations

As of yesterday the Greenwood Inn (formerly Holiday Inn) in Corner Brook still had rooms left for participants in the Newfoundland Ironman 70.3 . If you need a room call Paul at 709.634.5381 and tell him you're an athlete. If that doesn't work out contact NL RUNNING ... we may have a solution for you.

Shopping Made Easy

For you online shoppers HERE'S a neat little service to help you find the best deals out there. Enter your shoe size, the brands and models you prefer, and you'll receive an e-mail when your shoes go on sale at any leading retailer.

Ironman 70.3 Training

If you have a half-marathon distance race in your future, THIS ARTICLE from beginnertriathlete.com is a must read. While you're there have a look around the site ... the Training Log is particularly cool !

Race Pace Wizard

Thanks again to Ian Ash for submitting THIS handy tool from teamoregon.com . Enter your recent race times and it calculates your estimated finish time over any distance.

Trepassey Posse This July

If you want to get that last long ride in before the 70.3, or if you'd like a taste of September's Tour de Shore, consider joining the Trepassey Posse for a 2-day 194 mile road bike ride July 7 and 8. Click the biker for more details.

See Spot Run

Click the pup for an Active.com article on cold-weather running with your best friend.

Running Blog Family

NL Running has joined the Running Blog Family ... a collection of more than 1,000 worldwide blogs dedicated to our sport. We're #553 on the list.

The BUZZ From Behzad

Our friend Behzad Rajabian, currently working overseas in the oil patch, submits The Seven Secrets Of Hydration. Behzad's great looks and words of wisdom can be found in his column on the Nautilus Running Club site.

Watch Your Back

Runner's World offers some advice to keep your back in good shape, such as stretching, and varied training grounds. Click the aching back for the story.

MUN Winter 5K #1 This Sunday

The first of two MUN Winter 5K Races is this Sunday January 21. You can register race morning from 8:45 - 9:45 at the Phys Ed Building.

Visit The Complete Running Network

The Complete Running Network offers many resources and interesting reading for runners, including this Running Tips section. This is the blog that NL RUNNING wants to be when it grows up!

Smith & Hurtubise First In Line For 70.3

As previously posted the Ironman 70.3 is coming to Newfoundland this summer. See THIS article from the event website which features the first 2 athletes to register ... Karl Smith and Karen Hurtubise.

Colin Fewer Makes National Team

Athletics Canada has announced that Colin Fewer will be on the National team representing Canada at the NACAC Cross Country Championships in Clermont, Florida March 3. Colin will run the senior mens 8K course. Click HERE for more details.

Cross Training is GOOD

HERE is a short blurb from Runner's World on some cross training benefits.

Safe Use Of Energy Drinks

Thanks to Ian Ash (and Doug Elton - Elton Fighting Systems) for submitting THIS Health Canada article on energy drinks. DON'T drink them with alcohol, DON'T count on them for hydration, and DON'T confuse them with sports drinks like PowerAde or Gatorade.

Matt Lyne Runs Houston Marathon

Congratulations to Matt Lyne on his 3:42:30 finish yesterday in the Houston Marathon. Employed in the oil patch Matt works, lives and runs in Newfoundland at every opportunity.

Flora Seymour Escapes Alcatraz

Triathlete and IronWoman Flora Seymour is off to Alcatraz in June to "Escape" from the island. She will be making her break with over 1,000 competitors in the 1.5 mile swim, 18 mile bike and 8 mile run.

A Change Is As Good As A Rest

Good article HERE from Runner's World on the benefits of mixing up your runs. Try new routes, distances, terrain, speed ... even partners ... to keep you out of ruts and improve your performance.

Congrats Frank and Paula

Congratulations to Frank Connors and Paula Tucker on completing the Walt Disney World Marathon last weekend. Paula's time was 4:05:34 and Frank's was 4:43:36.

Dressing For The Cold

Warm and wet tomorrow, but there's a cold snap on the way. Active.com offers some cold-weather clothing tips including adding layers, and dressing for how you'll feel 15 minutes into your run ... 20 degrees warmer ... that's Fahrenheit.

Karen Stacey Runs For Diabetes

Hats off to Karen Stacey who is running away to the TEAM Diabetes Half Marathon in Rio de Janeiro Brazil this June. Karen is raising funds to fight juvenile diabetes in Canada.

E-mail kstacey@fitforwork.com for more information or make a pledge HERE.

Triathlon Meeting TONIGHT

The St. John's Triathlon meeting is TONIGHT 7:30 pm ... 2nd floor Field House.

Pat & Ian Royle To Boston

Father and son runners Pat and Ian Royle will join the NL Running "running away" club at the Boston Marathon this April. Pat qualified with 3:24:44 at the Nautilus Provincial Marathon, and Ian made his mark in Frankfurt Germany with his marathon debut of 3:06:42.

Paul Pearson Chairs Triathlon

Congratulations to Paul Pearson for taking the CHAIR for the 2007 St.John's Triathlon. See a message from Paul HERE. Next triathlon committee meeting is Wednesday January 10 at 7:30 pm, Field House 2nd Floor. Drop by for information on this year's race and to see how you can help.

Soya Think You're Eating Right ?

Did you know that regular peanut butter has less sugar than low fat peanut butter? This and 7 other healthy food picks are explained HERE in a Runner's World article.

Speaking Of Stretching ...

Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher Margot French is offering a Stretch For Runners course Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm at Gower Street United Church. Course runs for 8 weeks starting January 8 and the fee is $88. Space is limited ... contact st.johns.yoga@nl.rogers.com .

Got Stuff ? Need Stuff ?

Introducing NL Running Barter, a place to buy, sell or trade your running and cross training goods and services. Visit the site to get stuff, to get rid of stuff, or just to see what's on the market. Look for the NL Running Barter banner down the right side of the main NL Running page.

Still Got Turkey?

If you're looking for something to do with those last morsels of turkey, Runner's World offers a few suggestions for a healthy bowl of soup. Click the pot for some wholesome ingredients.

MUN 5K Winter Series

Get a jump on the race season with the MUN 5K Winter Series. Course is the traditional 2 loops of Burton's Pond and runs 2 Sundays this winter. First race is Sunday January 21 and the second is Sunday March 18 ... contact Gary Storey for more information.

Stretching 101

Randy Knight submitted THIS LINK to an online tutorial on stretching. This course and many other running and endurance training resources are available at TransitionTimes.com .

Virtual Injury Clinic

Thanks to Jim Woodrow for submitting THIS LINK ... a great place to start your research on sport injuries. Careful on those icy, snowy roads and trails!