And Another!

Good luck also to Eileen Collingwood who joins the growing list of locals heading to Ottawa in May for the marathon.

Another For Ottawa

Stephen Mercer will be heading to Ottawa in May for his first marathon! He is posting his training progress on his blog Run Forrest.

Stretching For Triathletes

Expanding on her Stretching For Runners courses, certified yoga instructor Margot French is introducing a Stretching For Triathletes class in March. Cost will be $88 for 8 weekly sessions. Contact Margot at 753.9424 or by e-mail st.johns.yoga@nl.rogers.com .

Treadmill Variation

When you really wanna mix it up (thanks Bill) ...

Off To Ottawa

This May a large contingent of locals is heading to our nation's capital for the ING Ottawa Marathon. Among them will be George Tapper (his 15th marathon!), Chris Dillon, Jody Worthman and Karen Stacey (half). If you or someone you know is tackling Ottawa this spring let us know at nlrunning@gmail.com .

Stretch For Runners Class

A new session of Stretch For Runners is coming up at the School of Dance 163 Water Street. Class is every Monday night 5:45 - 6:45 for 8 weeks starting March 12. Registration fee is $88 ... contact st.johns.yoga@nl.rogers.com .

It's In You To Give

THIS article from the Complete Running Network offers advice and guidelines for runners who give the gift of life. Click on the drop to see how you can donate.

"Raise The Roof" POSTPONED

The Raise The Roof run and pancake breakfast is postponed to Thursday Feb. 22 due to our bad weather... same time same place.

Inspiration & Motivation

Click the logo to visit Faithful Soles, an inspirational website founded by Robert Key of Houston Texas. Robert is a regular reader of NL Running.

Help "Raise The Roof"

This Tuesday Feb. 20 there is a pancake breakfast at The Battery to help the fight against homelessness in St. John's. A group of runners are leaving The Battery at 6:45 am, running down the hill, along Forest Road, back up the hill to Cabot Tower and then returning to The Battery for a feed.

Join in to support this cause ... breakfast is $5 and a Raise The Roof toque is $10.

Now THAT'S Cross Training !

Ann Marie Lane will be one of over one hundred divers joining the Padi Society for "Total Submersion", a full week of scuba diving in Grand Cayman this April. Although not commonly considered a "cross training event", scuba diving presents strong physical and mental challenges for any runners training. Besides, you'll probably find Ann Marie running along the shore line in the afternoons keeping up those weekly kilometers!

Contact amlane@nl.rogers.com for more information on this amazing event.

New Zealand Ironman Review

Last March Corner Brook native Michael Didham showed up in Taupo, New Zealand for the NZ Ironman. But it was some 9 months later in Australia that Michael finished his first Ironman race. Read his story HERE. Thanks to Gerry Donovan and Scott LeDrew for the story.

The Knees

HERE is some interesting insight into the knees from Paul Scott of Runner's World.

Africa Or Bust

Runners Tracy Hussey and Kate Vaughan are leaving us in April for a few months to volunteer at an orphanage in Africa! Through the charitable organization Experiential Learning International they will work with 100 children aged 4 months through 4 years in Tanzania.

Contact Tracy (709.722.9190) or Kate (709.753.4705) if you can contribute to their fundraising for this worthy adventure.

Run For All & All For Run !

THIS Runner's World article speaks to the benefits of running with a group. Also gives a few good group workout ideas.

More Stuff For Sale

Visit NL Running Barter to see a bunch of items for sale including bikes, wetsuits and even a kayak!

Wanna Be In Runner's World ?

The Complete Running Network is offering you a chance to make the pages of Runner's World Magazine. Scroll to the bottom of THIS ARTICLE and leave a comment about your competitive nature.

Team Devereaux National Curling Champs

Congratulations to Team Devereaux on their Canadian Junior Women's National Championship victory yesterday. Team member Sarah Paul is the daughter of Athletics NorthEast runner and proud father Vaughan Paul.

Burn Baby Burn

Trying to lose a few pounds but in spite of all that running the weight just won't come off? You'll find a few pointers in THIS Runner's World article to help you shed that winter coat.

Marathons Galore

Mercury Athletics presents The Eastern Marathon on Sunday June 10 at 7:15 a.m from the Rotary Sunshine Park on Thorburn Road. Cash awards for top three male and female finishers and for age group winners. Merchandise prizes for top three finishers in all age groups.

Course will be certified. Commemorative medals, merchandise and post-race BBQ for all participants. Pre-race running clinic on Saturday June 9. More details to follow.

The Nautilus Provincial Marathon is on Sunday September 16.

Presentation: Science Behind Running

Masters student Peter Barbour is giving a 1-hour presentation on the "Science Behind Running". Peter takes a closer look at the physiological and psychological aspects of our sport.

Tuesday Feb. 13 at 7:00 pm - MUN Phys Ed Building Room 3007 - All Welcome - No Charge.

Blast From The Past

This local site offers video footage from all walks of life. HERE are a few clips from the 2004 & 2005 Tely 10 finish line. Thanks to Jim Woodrow for sending the link.

Hypo Half Full Results

Click HERE to download the full results of last Sunday's Hypothermic Half Marathon. Many first-timers and a few PBs ... congrats again to all !

Triathlon Newsletter Issue #2

NLTRIGUY has published the second issue of the NL Triathlon Newsletter. Click HERE to download your copy in MS Word.

Hit The Deck

THIS Runner's World article speaks to the many benefits of pool running ... not a bad alternative to slushy, narrow and slippery roads!

Just For the Hill Of It

Our roving reporter Behzad brings us tips for hill running in The Buzz . This and other advice can be found at www.beatyourpb.com .

Hypothermic Half Ran Sunday

Sunday's -20 degree windchill didn't stop 43 participants from running the Hypothermic Half Marathon. Congrats to all !!

Top 3 male finishers were Greg Banks (1:29:00), Peter Soucy (1:30:25) and Paul Matthews (1:30:38). Top 3 females were Sharon Brophy (1:41:18), Kim Skinner (1:44:23) and Juliette Camburn (1:44:31).

Bike For Sale On NL Running Barter

Harold Trys Again For "Interior" Role

ExPat Harold St. Croix has another video on YouTube in his effort to land a role on the upcoming TV series The Interior. Click the picture for his latest audition.

When in ROME ...

Range of Motion Exercises ... take a few minutes to review THIS ARTICLE from Runner's World. These gentle and quick stretching sets will improve your performance and reduce the risk of injury.

One More For Penticton

Ann Marie Lane will be joining Jason Pretty in Penticton this August for the 25th Anniversary Ironman Canada. Both athletes were also part of the Newfoundland delegation at the 2006 event.

Nice Doggie !

HERE are a couple of tips in case your next canine encounter is less than friendly.

Chocoholic Rehydration

If you like a little chocolate in your life, click the smoothie for a tasty alternative to water or sports drinks after that long (or short) run.