Olivers Pond Sprint Rain Or Shine

In spite of the mediocre forecast, tomorrow's Olivers Pond Sprint will be open for business as usual!

Remember this is an unsanctioned, uninsured event and participants are responsible for their own safety. If it is rainy and you're not comfortable riding in the rain then come out for a swim and a run! Or just a swim! Or just a run! Or just to eat!!

Either way the fun will start 10am at Ann Marie's home on Olivers Pond Road off Old Broad Cove Road. Donations for the Wiseman Center and/or Easter Seals gratefully accepted, and lots of food for everyone! And you need not be signed up to take part so spread the word to others.

70.3 One Month Away

Ironman 70.3 Newfoundland is a month away and organizers expect bigger and better this year!

See THIS ARTICLE from the Western Star.

Run For Freedom Also This Saturday

Reminder that the 8K Run For Freedom is on this Saturday starting 10am in Riverhead, St.Mary's Bay.

Olivers Pond Sprint Triathlon Saturday

The Olivers Pond Sprint is this Saturday June 28 starting 10am.

Road Race Job Opportunity

The NLAA is looking for someone to set up the finish line arch and clock at upcoming road races.

Access to a small storage area and a truck or van would be helpful but not essential. Pay is $150 per event.

If you're interested contact George at athletics@nlaa.ca or 576-1303.

Run For Canada Next Tuesday July 1

Celebrate the Canada Day holiday by participating in the Hbc Run For Canada. You can run 10k, watch the kids run 1k, take in a leisurely 3k walk, or volunteer to help out!

All participants and volunteers get a high quality technical t-shirt and a pancake breakfast, and every finisher gets an Olympic design medal.

Sign up on line HERE, or sign up in person at race kit pickup all day Saturday, Sunday and Monday (June 28, 29 and 30) at Zellers Stavanger Drive.

Miquelon Results

Congratulations to the huge field of NL Runners that took part in the Miquelon 25K Saturday. Out of 285 finishers the fist place female was Caroline McIlroy in 1:41:57 and first place male was Ken Myers in 1:26:57.

Caroline squeaked in under the wire to set a new course record, while many NL Runners took to the podium for age group victories including Will Fitzgerald (3rd overall), Peter Power, Ryan Brockerville, David McConkey, Sophie Gagnon, Darcy Hart, Karen Stacey, Christiane Martin, Fleur Kenward, Bill Aylward, Brian Mulcahy, Ann Angel, Donna Wadden, Astrid Peacock, Doot James, and Patsy Yetman. Full results are available HERE.

Stay tuned for some great photos and if you have some please send them to admin@nlrunning.com.

Bon Voyage

Good luck to all the NL Runners heading to the Miquelon 25k this weekend!

Molson 10K This Saturday

The Molson 10K Road Race is 8:30am this Saturday June 21. Register at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road tomorrow night Thursday June 19 from 6-9pm.

O'Grady & Brockerville Perform Again

A couple of excellent performances by two of our junior runners in Toronto last weekend.

Running in the OTFA national qualifier meet at York University Patrick O'Grady took three seconds off his previous best in the 1500 meters with a time of 4 minutes 9.68 seconds.

In the same meet, Ryan Brockerville took command of the 3000 meter steeplechase and won by seven seconds in a great time of 9 minutes 17.38 seconds.

Story by Ray Will.

Carbonear Sprint On Line Registration

This year you can register in advance on line for the July 13 Carbonear Sprint Triathlon. Visit HERE to register early and save $10!

Summer Games Triathlon Team

Triathlon Newfoundland & Labrador is currently attempting to identify athletes who would be interested in representing Newfoundland & Labrador at the 2009 Canada Summer Games.

The tri events (individual and team races) are to be held during the first week of competition August 15-21, 2009 in PEI. The team will consist of 3 females and 3 males.

Eligible athletes must be at least 16 years of age and no older than 20 years of age as of December 31, 2009 (born between January 1, 1989 and December 31, 1993). They must also be a member in good standing with TriNL.

If you are or know of any individual who would be qualified and interested please contact Dave Gillam at davidjgillam@hotmail.com.

Revenge Of The Posse July 5 & 6

The Trepassey Posse is riding again!

Riders are leaving from the Shoppers Drug Mart Topsail Road parking lot 9 am Saturday July 5 for a 194 mile 2 day bike ride around the Irish Loop.

Click HERE for more details or to join the Posse.

Renew Yor TriNL Membership

Triathlon Newfoundland and Labrador is our official governing body for triathlon.

Membership is only $15 ... more information and membership form available HERE.

Cape To Cabot Registration Opens July 1

Online registration for the 2008 Cape To Cabot 20K road race will open at noon on Tuesday July 1.

This year's event is set for Sunday October 19 and if last year is any indication you'd better register early to get one of the 400 spots!

Mews 8K July 6

Athletics North East have taken over the Mews 8K this year and offer a slightly modified, likely faster course, as well as on line registration.

See more HERE.

Eastern Marathon & 15K Pics

Photo credits to Steve Simmons, Jennifer McCreath, and Vaughan Paul's neice.

Festival of Flags Next Month

Don't forget to visit Argentia on Saturday July 12 for the 2008 Race The Base. Register before 9:30am at the Pavilion ... races start 10am. Choose from 10k, 5k and 3k distances including kids races.

Contact festivalofflags@nf.aibn.com for more information.

NL Runners Summit Kilimanjaro

Further to our PREVIOUS POST, TA Loeffler and her band of merry climbers have successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa!

Read TA's blog posts HERE.

Eastern Marathon & 15K Results

Colin Fewer ran an outstanding 48:14 to win the Eastern 15k in Portugal Cove-St. Philips on Sunday. Second was Will Fitzgerald in 52:06. Peter Bazeley was third in 52:43.

Kate Vaughan won the women's division in 60:16, Janelle Miller finished second in 66:32 and Christiane Martin was third in 66:45.

In the marathon, Mack Hatfield came in first with 3:17:48. Jennifer McCreath was second in 3:22:16. He was followed by last year's winner, Peter Gammon in 3:28:29. The lone woman in the race, Julie Stroud, had a time of 4:23:57.

Full results will appear on the NLAA website. Pictured Kate Vaughan hamming it up with organizer Ray Will / Thanks Ray Will for the story and the picture.

New Course For Molson 10K

If you're not doing the Miquelon 25K check out the Molson Canadian Light Timex 10K on Saturday June 21 .

This year the start and finish is in by Bowring Park ... more info and course maps are posted HERE.

July 1 Volunteers & Participants

Click on the banner to sign up as a volunteer or a participant in the July 1 Run For Canada.

Back in Bowring Park again this year, and a great way to kick off your Canada Day holiday. Prize money in all age groups, finishers medals, and VERY NICE shirts for everyone.

Sign up TODAY!

Back To Back Marathons

Good luck to Jennifer McCreath who is running our Eastern Marathon this weekend AND running next weekend's Johnny Miles Marathon in New Glasgow NS.

Garnish 10K Results

The weather was excellent and the turnout was a record at the Garnish 10K last Saturday. Congratulations to Kate Vaughan 1st place female in 37:34, and to Patrick O'Grady 1st place male in 33:10.

Full results are HERE.

Eastern Marathon & 15K This Sunday

Reminder that registration for this Sunday's Eastern Marathon and 15K is Thursday from 6-9pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road.

Denis Ryan Strips Down

Denis Ryan from Marystown was the winner of the Tender Knee 12 km Trail Race in North Vancouver last week with a time of 55:41.

Denis ran the race in his underwear to promote the BC Cancer Foundation's 3rd annual Underwear Affair. The Underwear Affair is a 10k run/5k walk which raises funds for research on "below the waist" cancers.

Arthur James Sun Run This Saturday

The 12th annual Arthur James Sun Run is this Saturday June 7 in Corner Brook. This scenic 7.5k run starts 11am at the Griffin Drive parking area.

Register in advance at Arthur James locations or 10:30am race day at the starting area.

Capital Subaru Title Tri Sponsor

The St.John's Triathlon Committee is very pleased to welcome Capital Subaru as the title sponsor of the Capital Subaru St.John's Triathlon!

This year's event is August 10 and if you register before July 24 you'll guarantee your shirt and avoid a late charge. Click HERE to register.

Diversify Your Training

Have a look at the Kayak NL website for yet another cross training option.

The group has over 200 members and offers many opportunities for beginners and experts alike to enjoy a paddle in our extraordinary waters.

Colbourne & Power 1st In Not So Hilly Half

Sunday's Not So Hilly Half Marathon saw Amy Colbourne (86:44), Jennifer Murrin (94:18) and Karen Stacey (96:34) capture honors for the ladies.

In the men's division Peter Power was first (74:29) followed by Tyler Cole (77:54) and Peter Browne (83:23).

Full results are HERE.

Click Amy's picture to see race album compliments of Paul Lahey.