Original St. John's Triathletes

Click the image for a real gem ... overall results from the very first St. John's Triathlon back in 1985! Age group results are HERE.

This year will mark the 25th Anniversary and there's lots of great stuff planned including the introduction of chip timing.

Registration information will be available very soon.

3 x 26.2 In 8 Days

Jennifer McCreath will take on another challenge this spring by running 3 marathons in 8 days: Charlottesville April 18; Boston April 20, and Waterloo April 26.

Run Jennifer Run!!

Run For Canada Canceled

The Annual Canada Day Hbc Run For Canada has been CANCELED.

Apparently Hbc is shifting their focus and resources leading into the 2010 Olympics. See their notice HERE.

Hypothermic Half Route Adjustments

Some minor adjustments made to improve the route for this Sunday's Hypothermic Half Marathon. Route description and map are HERE.

Race starts 8am by the Fire Station in Mount Pearl just up the hill from the Reid Center.

If you can volunteer please drop by the Running Room Churchill Square tomorrow night Thursday 6:30pm for a briefing and to confirm your spot.

Joints In Motion Session Saturday

The Arthritis Society will be holding an information session this weekend about the 2009 Joints In Motion destinations including Toronto, Barbados, Costa Rica and Italy.

Session is 1pm Saturday January 31 at 78 O'Leary Avenue. To reserve a spot contact Mark Churchill at 579.8190 or mchurchill@nl.arthritis.ca

Ski Butterpot This Saturday

Complete C2C Slideshow Now Posted

Paul Lahey's full series of Cape To Cabot slides is now available for viewing ... see them all on the NL Running YouTube Channel HERE.

Brockerville & Howard Hit Track Running

Ryan Brockerville started his indoor track season with Simon Fraser University in fine style with an excellent time of 8 minutes 27.78 seconds for the 3000 meters at the University of Washington Preview Meet in Seattle. Running in the A section of the race against some of the strongest runners from the Pacific coast of Canada and USA, the 19 year-old was 14th overall.

Meanwhile, in the women's 3000 meter event, Julia Howard made her debut at the distance, finishing 5th in 9 minutes 29.17 seconds.

Story by Ray Will

Inspiring Distance Runner Story

Not news but certainly an inspiring story about Cliff Young, a distance runner from Australia ... click HERE to read.

Thanks Paul Lahey for submitting.

Volunteer For Hypothermic Half

The Hypothermic Half Marathon is next weekend on Sunday February 1.

The event is sold out but there are still many volunteer positions open. If you can help out please visit HERE to sign up.

Olivers Pond Sprint June 6

The 4th Annual Olivers Pond Sprint triathlon is scheduled for June 6 2009.

This early-season dip, ride and run will get you primed for the rest of the year, and it's always for a great cause.

Flexibility Improvement Session Monday

ANE is offering a practical hands-on stretching session this Monday January 19 7-9pm in the Phys Ed gymnasium at MUN. Session features Mario Di Santo ... come prepared to stretch!

Mario Di Santo is from Córdoba , Argentina and is a specialist in Flexibility: Neurophysiologic, Pedagogic and Practical Aspects. In Argentina , Mario has worked as a physical trainer for Rugby and Football teams and as well for gymnastics athletes and the general population. He has published two books in the areas of Flexibility and Movement and has been published numerous times in national scholarly journals. Mario is currently the Head of the Chair of Gymnastics III and IV at I.P.E.F in Córdoba , Argentina.

Boston Hospitality

Again this year our friend in Boston Steve Paone is offering free accommodations for 2 NL Runners planning to run the April 20 Boston Marathon.

Steve has 23 Boston Marathons under his belt, has visited our province several times, ran the Tely in 2003, and is very thankful for the Newfoundland hospitality he's enjoyed over the years.

If you're running Boston this year and need a place to stay, email stevepaone@aol.com or phone 978.203.0256.

Cape To Cabot Video Slideshow

Paul Lahey is working on a series of videos from last year's Cape To Cabot. Below is the first in the series and you'll find them all on the NL Running YouTube Channel. Pace picks up 90 seconds in.

Butler Finishes Disney Marathon

Congratulations to Julie Butler on finishing her personal "Marathon of Hope". Julie ran 4:26:15 at Sunday's Disney World Marathon.

Fitness Conference January 31

Salus Life is presenting a fitness conference at the MUN INCO Center Saturday January 31 from 9am-4pm.

Fee payable at the door is $50 ($25 for students). More info HERE.

Hash House Runs Move To Sundays

The next run for the St.John's Hash House Harriers is this Sunday January 11. Meet at the Fluvarium in Pippy Park for a 2pm start.

Have a look at our PREVIOUS POST for some background on "Hashing" and come out Sunday to give it a go.

Banff Mountain Film Festival At MUN

Ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories at the MUN Inco Innovation Center 7pm Saturday January 24 and Sunday January 25.

Get your tickets today at Freeride Mountain Sports (Water Street), Wallnuts Climbing Gym (Old Pennywell Road) or Alpine Country Lodge (Churchill Square).

Rob Hutchings Swimming The Reef

Corner Brook native Rob Hutchings plans to swim the 2300km Great Barrier Reef in Australia to raise awareness of climate change and its effect on our oceans.

Read more in THIS Telegram story.