Masters Championships In New Brunswick

Our friends in Saint John New Brunswick are hosting the Canadian Masters Track & Field Championships this summer. Events run from July 27-29 and will be followed by the USA Championships in Orono Maine August 2-5. Click the banner above for details.

Ann Chafe Moved To First Place

Ann Chafe has now been declared 1st in her age group in the Shamrock Festival Half Marathon in Virginia Beach (1/72) with a finishing time of 1:49:32 . PREVIOUSLY declared second place, a recalculation of results moved her into first position by 0.4 seconds.

NL Running Barter Moved To Kijiji

Sounds like a tropical paradise but Kijiji (pronounced kee-gee-gee) is an online marketplace where you can buy, sell or trade items. Click the logo to visit the St. John's "Bikes and Sports Items" section. Kijiji will replace NL Running Barter and can be found in the sidebar on the right.

70.3 World Championship TV Broadcast

The inaugural Ironman 70.3 World Championship ran last November in Clearwater Florida. You can watch the action on NBC Sports this Saturday March 31 at 3:30 pm local time.

Carbonear TRI Earlier This Year

The Carbonear Sprint Triathlon is moving up 2 weeks and 2 hours to Sunday July 15 at 10 am. This 500m open water swim, scenic 20K bike, and flat 5K run is an excellent event for beginners, and a great warm-up for the Ironman 70.3. The post-race BBQ steak dinner and Carbonear hospitality are first class!

Download the registration form HERE and register early to save $10.

Fundraising Social This Friday

The next fundraising leg for Tracy and Kate's Africa Orphanage Trip is a get-together at the Black Dog off George Street this Friday March 30. Drop down for a cold one any time after 7 pm. $5 cover and 10% of the bar goes to the girls. Door prize is a $200 beverage party pack.

Ski Conditions Still Great

Gerry Donovan advises that the skiing in Butterpot is still great. And according to the forecast good conditions should prevail for the next 2-3 weeks. Enjoy an early spring ski before the white stuff disappears!

Diet Versus Exercise Debate

Click the picture for a few words from Active.com on dieting and exercise.

Athlete Of The Year Nominations

Sport NL have named runner Colin Fewer as a nominee for Senior Male Athlete of the Year. Full list of nominees can be seen HERE. Winners will be announced next Saturday March 31.

Track and Field Meet This Weekend

The NLAA is hosting an Invitational Indoor Track and Field Meet this weekend at Field House. If you have any free time Saturday and/or Sunday George will find a volunteer job for you ... drop him a line at athletics@nlaa.ca .

Solid Run For Art Meaney

Our MASTER Art Meaney had a stellar performance at the Shamrock 10 Miler in West Palm Beach Florida last weekend.

Art's time of 66:06 was good for 16th place overall and 1st place in his age group beating out #3 ranked 2 time master champ Roger Rouiller.

Hbc Run For Canada TV Spot

Here's a look at the TV ad for the July 1 Run For Canada in Bowring Park. Register early for the 10K competitive run, 1K kids run, or the 3K family walk at http://www.hbcrunforcanada.ca/?lng=en

Paddy's Day Fundraiser A Success

Thanks to New World Running Club for organizing a very successful fun run yesterday. Sponsorship, donations, and 65 runners all contributed to raising almost $1,000 for Tracy and Kate's Africa Trip.

Ann Chafe 2nd In Agegroup

Congratulations to Ann Chafe on her personal best yesterday at Virginia Beach.

Ann finished 2 of 72 in her age group in the half marathon event.

Virginia Beach For Ann Chafe

As a warm-up for Boston, Ann Chafe will be at Virginia Beach this weekend running the Shamrock Sportfest Half Marathon.

16 More For Boston

Thanks Ian Ash for the latest update on Boston Marathon attendees for 2007 ... John Adams, Wayne Baggs, Sharon Brophy, Joan Bulgin (Boston #19 !), George Butt, Ed Keller, Monica Kidd, Yvonne Martin, Craig Melanson, Stefan Mulder, Noreen Neary, Jeannie Pardy, Bruce Sheppard, Paula Didham, Darren Stone and Paul Lahey.

That makes our total 21 running away to Boston so far ... see the full list down the right side of this page ... good luck to all!

Caroline Running Away Again

On the heels of her Miami Marathon podium finish, Caroline Mcilroy is off to Indianapolis for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon (Half) on May 5. This race sells out every year and in 2006 had 35,000 registrants.

Paddy's Day Fun Run Reminder

Don't forget the Fun Run and Fundraiser set for this Sunday 10:00 am in Donovan's! Click the little guy on the right for info.

John Angel Off To Saddleback Too

John Angel will be running away with his wife Ann at the Saddleback Half Marathon in Laguna Hills California this May. John is on the mend from a back injury and is getting in shape to yet again run the Tely and row in the Regatta.

Ann Angel Off To San Diego

Ann Angel is running away to San Diego for the Saddleback Half Marathon on May 28. Good Luck Ann!

"Woods Warriors" Adventure Next Saturday

There will be a skiing and snowshoeing adventure race at Butterpot Park next Saturday March 17. 2 hour recreational event and 4 hour competitive event both start at 10 am. Register at Mews Center or Wedgewood Park by March 16. For more information contact Carolyn Staple 576-8522 cstaple@stjohns.ca or Phil Graham 753-0379 philgraham@warp.nfld.net.

Road Rage in Winnipeg

Thanks Bill Pomeroy for submitting THIS story from the Winnipeg Sun ... driver definitely has something against runners!

70.3 Course Details

Course information for the Ironman Newfoundland 70.3 is now available ... click the logo for details.

Great Performance By Fewer

Congratulation to Colin Fewer on his 15th place finish at the NACAC Cross Country Championships. Colin nailed a time of 26:21 in the 8K field of 42 world class athletes.

Run For Canada Website Now Live

The Hbc Run For Canada has expanded into St.John's for the 2007 event on July 1. Check the website HERE for more information and to register. Technical running shirts for all participants, and BIG prize money for the winners!

More For Ottawa ... & Boston

Thanks Ian Ash for adding a few more names to our "Running Away" list. Ann Chafe, Joe Ryan, and Grant Dwyer are heading to the Boston Marathon in April. Judy Sheppard and "Doot" James are joining the long list of Ottawa Marathon delegates.

Buzz Has Been Busy !

He didn't race much while he was here but our friend Behzad Rajabian is sure running away ! He completed the Dubai Marathon in January in 3:21:04 . And he also ran the 10K Behrain Wildlife Park Race in January with a veteran's victory time of 39:58. Did we mention 1:28:24 at the RAK Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates just a couple of weeks ago?

Buzz has 10 Ironman Events and 66 Marathons under his belt ... a Google Search shows many of these results. And we thought he was afraid to race!

Fewer In Florida

As previously posted Colin Fewer is representing Canada at the NACAC Cross Country Championships in Clermont Florida this weekend. Colin's 8K race starts 12:30 EST on Saturday. Click the picture for last year's results. Thanks to Will Small for submitting THIS LINK where we can check the results right after the race.

Paddy's Day Fun Run & Fundraiser

Join the fun on Sunday March 18 for the Paddy's Day 4K or 8K Fun Run/Walk. Meet in Donovan's Industrial Park at the corner of Dundee & Glenco Avenues for a 10 am start. $10 registration fee payable in advance at New World Fitness, The Running Room, or through your running club executive.

All proceeds are in aid of Tracy and Kate's orphanage work in Africa.