Half Marathon Pictures

compliments of Paul Lahey

Fits Like A Glove!

Remember The Volunteers

Without volunteers there would be no races. Click the picture for a few words from Complete Running Network on the importance of marshalls in our running world.

Remarkable Registrant

The Eastern Marathon on June 10 has attracted Wally Herman, an 81-year-old runner from Ottawa. This will be his 692nd marathon which he expects to complete in under 6.5 hours.

Run For Freedom June 30

To commemorate the Battle of Beaumont Hamel, the annual Run For Freedom is set for Saturday June 30. The 8K road race and 5K fun run/walk both start 10 am at the Legion in Riverhead St. Mary's Bay.

$10 registration, medal for all participants, and reception to follow. Contact kevinfagan@nl.rogers.com (368.0565) for more info.

Rainy and Cool In Ottawa

Yesterday's rain didn't slow down Dean Alyward who finished the Ottawa Marathon in 2:36:31, NL's fastest male at the event. And our fastest female was Allison Hobeika in a time of 3:06:41.

Most Newfoundland participants are listed down the right side of this page under the "Ran Away" heading. You can search all results HERE.

Olivers Pond TRI Confirmed For June 16

As a follow-up to our PREVIOUS POST, the Olivers Pond Sprint Triathlon is now confirmed for Saturday June 16, 10 am start. Click the picture for course description and more details. No registration fee but donations for The Wiseman Center gratefully accepted.

Run For Respect June 9

The NL Sexual Health Center is hosting the 3rd annual Run For Respect on Saturday June 9. Run starts 9:30 am from the Mews Center Mundy Pond Road.

A Few Harbour Front Pictures

Run For Canada Promo Team

Bill gets a shower at the Harbour Front 10K water stop!

Eastern Marathon & 15K Registration

The registration deadline the the Mercury Athletics Eastern Marathon and 15K is Tuesday May 29. Mail in your form in advance, or register in person that evening from 6 - 8:30 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road. Race is Sunday June 10 at 7:15 am.

Half Marathon This Sunday

The St. John's Athletics are hosting the Penney Kia Half Marathon this Sunday May 27. Race starts 8 am near the Quidi Vidi boathouse and registration is Thursday from 6 - 9 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road.

Ryan Brothers Conquer Vancouver

Congratulations to brothers Michael and Denis Ryan from Marystown who both completed the Vancouver International Marathon on May 6 in a time of 3:55.

Michael cut 30 minutes off his previous time for the marathon and is currently training for the Ottawa Marathon on May 27. Denis has caught the marathon bug as well and is training for the rigorous 30 mile Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run in Vancouver on July 14.

Good Forecast For Harbour Front

Expect little or no wind and 12 degrees for tomorrow morning's Harbour Front 10K. Registration available at City Hall 7:45 am and the race starts on Harbour Drive at 8:30 am.

Low Budget Running

We like to think that in the financial sense running is a cheap sport. But if you add up what you spend you may be surprised!

Click the pig for a few tips from Complete Running Network on how to reduce your running budget.

Coaster Features Baggs and Poole

The south coast newspaper Coaster has feature stories on two of our marathoners Wayne Baggs and Tony Poole. Wayne completed Boston last month, his 14th marathon. And Tony is off to Ottawa next week for his marathon debut.

Harbour Front 10K This Sunday

The Harbour Front 10K road race is a go for this Sunday May 20 at 8:30 am. Starting and finishing on Harbour Drive the course takes 1 loop of downtown then heads up Waterford Bridge Road and back Southside Road. Registration is Thursday night from 6 pm - 9 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road. Reception and awards presentation immediately following the race at the Foran Room in City Hall.

Holly Grant Finishes Forest City Marathon

Congratulations to Holly Grant for her marathon 2nd place age group finish in London Ontario yesterday in a time of 3:43:57.

"Running Away" List Grows

Bill Pomeroy has been conducting a training clinic for half marathon and marathon runners and several of the participants are "running away" to test their mettle. Jane Morgan and Marlene Curran are joining the Ottawa Half Marathon contingent May 27, and Owen Sherwood is doing the Bluenose Half May 20.

As for the marathoners Selina Asgar, Marie Baggs, Steve Butler, John Curran, Eric Meloche, Trina Myles, Alison Jones, Danielle Groves, and Tony Poole are all heading to Ottawa May 27. Kelly Abbott and Rick Goulding are doing Edinburgh Scotland May 27, and Steve Morrissey is doing Mississauga this weekend.

Take Nothing For GRANTED

Grant Handrigan is certainly en route to a spectacular season. He finished 5th overall in a field of 5,850 at the Vancouver Half Marathon on May 6 (1st place age group) with a time of 1:12:05.

And the week before he nailed a 12th place overall finish in a field of 8,533 at the Times Colonist 10K with a PB of 32:36.

How To Recognize A Marathoner

Blogs By Elite Runners

Check out THIS LINK to see a few blogs by some of the best runners in the world.

Rock Run For Fun

This Sunday May 13 there is a fundraiser fun run for the Newfoundland Under 19 Women's Rugby Team. Register 8:30 AM at the Boathouse for a 9:00 am run of 1 or 2 loops around Quidi Vidi.

Only $10 ... help the ladies get to the Nationals!

Hello Up There

In case you've noticed a void in posts lately, NL RUNNING has been ON VACATION! One week down and one to go. And the observation of the week ... an increase in temperature leads to a decrease in mileage!