City of St.John's Cycling Plan

The wheels are in motion for a Cycling Plan for St. John's. Get more information and sign up for newsletter updates HERE.

One NL Runner at Calgary Half Marathon

John George from Harbour Breton was the lone Newfoundlander at the Calgary Half Marathon earlier this month, finishing in 1:47:20.

70.3 All That And More

614 legs cut through the cool waters of Pasadena Beach Sunday morning for the start of the Newfoundland Ironman 70.3.

Steve Dyke was the first local male to complete the 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run in 4:35:40. Caroline McIlroy was the first local female across in 5:06:55. Full results are HERE.

Click the picture above for a web album (compliments of Debbie Hanlon, Randy Knight, Geoff Redfern, Bill Pomeroy).

Lotsa More Pictures

Thanks to Randy Knight, Debbie Hanlon and Bill Pomeroy for submitting more pictures ... albums updated for Oliver's Pond Tri, Carbonear Tri, and Tely 10.

Harold Runs With The Best

Ambassador, ex-pat, actor, and 1 of only 2 people to break 50 minutes in the Tely 10, Harold St. Croix has sent us THIS ARTICLE from Chatelaine about a friend of his Tania Jones.

Tania is one of Canada's top marathoners ... read more about her at www.taniajones.com.

A Few Tely Pics

compliments of Karen Stacey, Corey Ford, Randy Knight, Debbie Hanlon

If you have any pictures submit them to nlrunning@gmail.com for posting to this album.

Tely 10 Hot and Humid

In spite of temperatures in the 20's and humidity approaching 90%, Colin Fewer ran a PB of 50:11 in Sunday's Tely 10. Lisa Harvey captured the women's title in 58:11 while being challenged (and overtaken at one point!) by Caroline McIlroy (59:10) all the way.

Full results are HERE and Telegram coverage is HERE.

20 Minute Challenge Tonight

Drop by the Running Room Churchill Square this evening at 6pm for a 20 minute run or walk. Join hundreds of others to help Newfoundland win the 20 Minute Challenge!

Don't Worry ... He Won't Bite

Famous last words ... don't ever believe them!

HERE is a hard-hitting story from Runner's World that should raise your awareness about the risks of dog encounters while running.

Commander Gander Races August 4

The Commander Gander 10k Road Race (5k & 2k too) starts 8am Saturday Aug 4 2007. Early registration available until July 25 - $20 adult, $10 student - includes T-shirt, certificate, reception, and advance price on Kitchen Party Tickets.

Call Dennis at 651-5958, or email dennisrussell43@hotmail.com for more information or to register.

Denis Ryan Completes Knee Knacker

Congratulations to Denis Ryan of Marystown on completion of the Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run in North Vancouver on July 14. Denis completed the rigorous 30 mile trail run in a time of 6:29:40 and placed 39 overall in a field of 200 runners.

The Knee Knackering course essentially follows the Baden Powell trail which traverses Vancouver's North Shore Mountains with some 16,000 feet of vertical climb and descent.

Thanks Lou Ryan for the story

Carbonear Triathlon

The water was calm and the sun was hot for yesterday's 19th Annual Carbonear Triathlon. About 70 athletes finished the sprint ... congratulations to Caroline McIlroy and Will Fitzgerald for their victories. Results will soon be posted HERE.

photos compliments of Paul Lahey, Bill Pomeroy and Danielle Butt

Dave Ruggles Down Under

Dave Ruggles has moved away from Newfoundland but certainly hasn't moved away from running! Last weekend he won the Perth Australia Marathon in a time of 2:37:59.

Record Field For Mews 8K

In a record field of 235 runners, Colin Fewer captured 1st place last Sunday at the Toyota Plaza Mews Timex 8K Road Race. Colin finished in 24:16 and was followed by 2nd place Kerry Murphy in 24:44, and 3rd place Grant Handrigan in 24:54.

Female honors go to 1st place Lise Petrie in 30:44, 2nd place Donna Dixon in 31:27, and 3rd place Alison Jones in 31:39.

Carbonear Triathlon This Sunday

The Carbonear Sprint Triathlon starts 10am Sunday July 15. The 500m open water swim, 20K bike and 5K run is a great warm-up for the 70.3 or the St. John's Triathlon, or an excellent starter event for newbies!

Register race morning at the pool in Carbonear.

Trepassey Posse Survived!

In spite of the wind and rain the 1st Annual Trepassey Posse bike ride was a huge success! Sunshine and a tail wind for the last 100k brought all riders home safe and sound ... the first 200k we won't talk about!

Open Water Swim Next Wednesday

The St. John's Triathlon Committee will host the Annual Open Water Swim next Wednesday July 11 at the Sunshine Camp Thorburn Road.

Register 5:45 - 6:15 pm for a 6:30 pm start. Choose to swim 500m (sprint), 1000m (Olympic) or 2000m (70.3 Ironman) distance.

Swim is supervised and FREE! Contact Jennifer Lewis at stjohnstri@yahoo.ca or 690-8227 for more info.

Run For Canada July 1

photos compliments of Bob Crocker, John Adams, Bill Pomeroy, Danielle Campbell, Nadine Adams

St. John's Triathlon August 12

Registration is now open for The Works St. John's Triathlon set for Sunday August 12. The 1K swim, 46K bike and 10K run starts and finishes as usual from the Sunshine Camp on Thorburn Road. You can do all 3 events yourself or put together a team and share the fun!

There is also a half-distance Sprint Event, and this year sees the return of the Corporate Challenge. Download the registration form HERE and mail it or drop it at The Works by July 12 for early bird discount.

20 Minute Challenge July 18

Let's beat the rest of Canada in this year's Running Room 20 Minute Challenge.

Sign up for FREE online HERE and show up at The Running Room Wednesday July 18 at 6pm. Enjoy a 20 minute run or walk and collect your FREE Running Room hat!

Mews 8K This Sunday

The Toyota Plaza Timex Mews 8K is this Sunday July 8 at 8:30 am. Course starts at the Mews Center Mundy Pond Road and finishes at The Quidi Vidi Boathouse ... reception to follow at the Mews Center.

As usual runners are encouraged to register in advance this Thursday July 5 any time between 6 and 9 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road. (photo Gerry Donovan 2005 event)

McIlroy and Fewer Do It Again !

Continuing their string of victories Caroline McIlroy and Colin Fewer took the honors again at Sunday's Hbc Run For Canada 10K event.

In the field of 115 runners Colin was first across the line in 32:36 and Caroline crossed in 37:26. Full results can be viewed HERE.

Run For Freedom Record For Power

Peter Power's 26:10 was good for a record at Saturday's Run For Freedom 8K in Riverhead St. Mary's Bay. First place female was Alison Jones in 32:18.

Full results can be viewed HERE.