MUN Swimming Fundraiser

The Sea-Hawks Swim Team is hosting a fund-raising dinner at Club Etomik on Thursday, October 4th from 7:00 -10:00pm. Tickets cost $20.00 at the door.

Sunday Morning Mountain Bike Ride

The Team Instrumar Sunday Morning Mountain Bike Group Rides start tomorrow. Meet 9:30am at 39 Pippy Place to drive to the ride start location. If you need a drive just show up on your bike.

All levels of bikers are welcome ... routes are decided based on weather conditions and the experience level of participants.

Open Cross Country Race Saturday

There will be an Open Cross Country Race this Saturday September 29 starting 1:45pm by the Torbay Rec Center. Men's distance is 6k and women's is 4.5k. Register up to 15 minutes prior at the race venue.

New Record For O'Grady

In the cross-country series for schools at Torbay last Saturday, Patrick O'Grady shattered the record for the high school 3000 meters by a margin of more than twelve seconds.

The seventeen year-old, who has featured very strongly in the road race series this year, covered the course in 8 minutes 37.1 seconds. The series continues over the next two weekends.

Help is always needed at these events so if you can volunteer contact George Stanoev at athletics@nlaa.ca.

Submitted by Ray Will

Brockerville Athlete of Week at SFU

Ryan Brockerville earned the Athlete of the Week title at Simon Fraser University for leading his team to victory at the Pinetree Classic.

Corner Brook Runners Hitting TO Too!

Several runners from Corner Brook are doing out-of-Province marathons within the next 2 months. Let's start with Mike Coyne and Paula Didham who are off to Toronto next week for the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

2008 Summer Games - Triathlon or Track?

See THESE COMMENTS which express concern about a rumor that Triathlon may be replacing Track & Field at next year's Summer Games in Corner Brook.

Post your own comment or send your feedback to Rhonda Rowsell at rrowsell@cdli.ca .

Tetford Gives It A TRI

Newfoundland's Cory Tetford completed his first Triathlon last week in Halifax, finishing the 750m swim, 20k bike and 5k run in 1 hour 23 minutes.

Cory has his eye on an Olympic distance event next summer (maybe even the Ironman 70.3), and will tackle the PEI Half Marathon next month. Pictured is proud father with proud son Wil.

2nd For Brockerville

Ryan Brockerville had an impressive second place finish in the Pinetree Classic cross-country race in Coquitlam, BC Saturday. Brockerville ran a superb time of 25 minutes 14 seconds for
the 8 kilometer undulating course.

The eighteen year-old freshman at Simon Fraser University led his team to a first place finish in the event. Brockerville's next competition will be a cross-country race at Stanford university in California, September 29.

Submitted by Ray Will

Yoga Variations

Or perhaps you are more familiar with another variation of this position ... either way DO NOT try either of these positions without the assistance of a professional. Click pictures for more detailed views.

Work Those Abs

See this short video for a few tips on developing your ab muscles to improve core strength.

Bob's Half Marathon

The annual fundraiser in aid of the Corner Brook YMCA and Transition House is 10am this Sunday September 23 from the Greenwood Inn. Details available on the Corner Brook Running Club website.

Tely 10 or Ironman 70.3?

In 2008 both the 81st running of the Tely 10 and the 2nd annual Newfoundland Ironman 70.3 are on Sunday July 27. The NL Running Straw Poll is closed but see feedback and results in the COMMENTS section of this post.

Run Ryan Run !!

See Ryan Brockerville's performance in Seattle last weekend...

Hobeika Marathon Champ

Allison Hobeika was first across the line in Sunday's Nautilus Provincial Marathon covering the 42.2 kilometers in 3:04:21 . First for the men was Bill Pomeroy in 3:09:24 .

Half Marathon winners were Edward Durnford in 1:27:39 and Christiane Martin in 1:37:34. Full results are posted HERE.

Click the picture for some race day shots compliments of Rosemary Lahey.

Great Start For Brockerville

Marystown native Ryan Brockerville ran his first race for Simon Fraser University in fine style at the Sundodger cross-country race in Seattle, Washington Saturday.

Competing in a field of more than 200 runners from universities from Alaska to Southern California, the eighteen year-old freshman covered the 8 kilometer course in 25 minutes 25 seconds for an outstanding twelfth place finish.

Submitted by Ray Will

NL Runners Off To Toronto

Again this year many locals will compete in the Toronto Waterfront Marathon on September 30. Among others Peter Gammon and George Butt will do the full 26.2 miles, while Lynette Bradbury will do the 5K.

Diamond Dash This Saturday

The Glovertown Diamond Dash is tomorrow starting noon at the Ken Diamond Memorial Park. Contact Glenn Sturge for details at 709.533.2351.

Also if anyone is interested in forming a running club in the Gander area, contact Barry Hicks at blhicks@nf.sympatico.ca.

A Few More Harbour Grace Pics

Here are a few more pictures from the Blueberry Harvest 10K, compliments of Danielle Butt. And be sure to look through this GREAT ALBUM posted earlier by Paul Lahey.

Register Tonight For Marathon & Half

Registration and race kit pickup for Sunday's Nautilus Marathon and Half Marathon is tonight (Thursday) from 6-9 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road. Also available at same location Saturday from 1-4 pm.

nlrunning.com

It's easy to tell your friends where we are ... NL RUNNING can now be accessed through the easy-to-remember website www.nlrunning.com.

City Cycling Plan Update

As PREVIOUSLY POSTED there is an undertaking to develop a long term strategic plan for bicycle transportation throughout the City of St. John's.

Visit HERE to review proposed routes and other information, and to provide your feedback.

Marathon & Half Marathon This Sunday

The Nautilus Marathon and Half Marathon is this Sunday September 16 starting 7:30 am at Pearlgate track. Register Thursday from 6-9 pm or Saturday from 1-4 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road.

If you're not planning to run why not come out and volunteer? 26 miles is a long way and help is needed at some water stops and intersections. Contact glenn@nl.rogers.com if you're available.

Blueberry 10K Pictures

Click the picture for a great slideshow from today's Blueberry Harvest 10K in Harbour Grace. Congratulations to Colin Fewer and Amy Colbourne on their first place finishes ... check HERE for results in the next day or so.

And thanks to Paul Lahey for the pictures. If you would like a high resolution electronic copy of any shot at no cost, contact plahey@nl.rogers.com.

Register Tonight For Blueberry 10K

Registration for the Blueberry Harvest Timex 10K road race is tonight from 6-9 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road.

St. John's Triathlon Certificates

If you did the St. John's Tri last month you can visit HERE to download your certificate complete with your finish line picture.

Cape To Cabot Sold Out

Cape to Cabot is now sold out. "We hope to expand to perhaps as many as 500 next year" said race director Pete Soucy "but for this first running we planned for 250 and that's all we can accommodate."

The sell-out means there will be NO in-person registration on Thursday October 18. Race kit pickup will take place only at the Running Room from noon to 5 pm Saturday October 20.

If you are available to volunteer please e-mail info@capetocabot.com . Volunteers are eligible for great draw prizes and are invited to the post-race brunch buffet reception.

Stretch For Runners

Margot French of Downward Dog Yoga is offering Stretch For Runners (5:45 pm) and Stretch For Athletes (6:45 pm) classes on Mondays starting September 10.

The Athletes class is designed for swimmers, bikers, skiers ... anyone needing some upper body work.

For more information and to register contact downwarddogyoga@nl.rogers.com.

Blueberry 10K This Sunday

The Blueberry Harvest Timex 10K road race is this Sunday September 9 starting 12:30 pm at the S.W. Moores Stadium in Harbour Grace.

Register Thursday night from 6-9 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road, or race day at the stadium from 11 am - 12:15.