Phelan Fourth In Malaysia Ironman

Donna Phelan started her season with a 4th place female finish in this morning's Ironman Malaysia.

Donna swam 4k in 55:12, biked 180k in 5:05:40, and ran a 3:59:12 marathon for 10:03:18 and 43rd overall.

Corner Brook Season Opener May 16

The racing season in Corner Brook will start May 16 with the Take The Plunge Spring Opener 5k. This year's event will also feature a 1k kids run.

Ironman x 30

If you swim, bike and run 2 or 3 times a week, you could be on your way to being a Cast Iron Club member.

Have a look HERE for more info and start logging those miles. Thanks Joe for the link.

Cycling Plan Public Meeting

The City of St.John's has been developing a CYCLING PLAN which proposes among other things the expansion of some existing trails to accommodate bicycles as well as walkers and runners.

This plan will be presented and discussed at a public meeting starting noon this Friday February 27 in the Foran Room at City Hall.

There has been a great deal of debate on this proposal and BNL is encouraging attendance and discussion.

Athlete's Yoga Winter Session 2

Downward Dog Yoga is offering another session of Athlete's Yoga on Monday nights starting March 2.

Details and rates are HERE.

New York Registration Open

Online registration for the November 1 2009 New York City Marathon is now open.

Kitchen Running JIM Barbados Marathon

Brenda Kitchen is heading to Barbados in December to run a marathon with the Arthritis Society Joints In Motion team.

Visit her PERSONAL PAGE to read more and support her cause.

New Exec In Corner Brook

Congratulations to the Corner Brook Running Club on the election of their new executive. President Michael Coyne says "The step to officially organize and structure the club will help us achieve the goals of all club members and to make 2009 the most exciting year yet for the ever-growing local running community.“

Joining Michael on the executive are Dawn Hewlett, Jacqueline Neville, Jim Pike, George Murphy, Charlie Young, Steve Howlett, Darren Stone, Bob Coleman, Dave Rowe, John Hiltz and Sherry LeDrew.

NL RUNNING Content Poll

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Please take a second to provide your feedback through the poll on the right sidebar of the NL RUNNING page.

UPDATE: Poll results are posted in the COMMENTS.

Early Season Start For Zack

Local cycling phenom Zack Garland is off to an early season start next week with a week long 1000k ride in the Dominican Republic.

Then in April it's back to Vancouver for a full racing season with team H&R Block/KONA.

Not So Hilly Half May 24

The Not So Hilly Half Marathon is on the calendar for Sunday May 24 starting 8am in Mount Pearl.

More information and registration available HERE.

Blackwood & Burry Run Sarasota

Congratulations to George Blackwood and Susan Burry on their performances in the Sarasota Marathon and Half Marathon yesterday.

George ran the marathon in 3:26:37 while Susan finished the half in 1:48:30.

Ultra For Ryan

Michael Ryan from Marystown did his first ultra marathon yesterday at the Holiday Lake 50K++ in Virginia, completing the 33.63 mile trail ultra in 5 hours 50 minutes.

Both Michael and his brother Denis are training for the upcoming Great Canadian Death Race (125k trail ultra) in August.

Fun Run Sunday

New World Running Club's Valentine's Fun Run is this Sunday starting 10:30am.

Valentines Track & Field Meet

The NLAA is hosting an indoor Track and Field Meet at Field House this Saturday February 14 from 6-9pm.

More information HERE.

St. Croix Hall Of Famer

NL RUNNING legend Harold St. Croix has been nominated to the Sport NL Hall Of Fame.

Among his many athletic accomplishments Harold shares the sub-50 minute Tely 10 glory with Paul McCloy.

Now living in Fort McMurray, Harold will be returning to St.John's for the induction ceremony March 28 at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland.

Hypo Pictures & Results Updated

Due to the postponement there were several substitute runners in yesterday's half marathon and as a result some corrections have been made to the initial results. Also about 100 new pictures added to Steve Simmons' web album.

Have another look HERE.

Dunford and Miller Win Hypo Half

Congratulations to Joe Dunford and Janelle Miller on their first place finishes in this morning's Hypothermic Half Marathon.

Full results and more pictures are HERE.

Corner Brook Running Club Meeting

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Outfitters Open Postponed

Due to icy conditions, this Saturday's Outfitters Open Ski Races are postponed by a week.

Valentine's Fun Run

The New World Running Club is hosting a Valentine’s 3K or 5K Fun Run on Sunday February 15. Register 10am in Donovan's Industrial Park (corner of Dundee Avenue and Glencoe Drive) for a 10:30am start.

Cost is $2 and/or a non-perishable food item.

Outfitters Open Ski Race Saturday

The Outfitters Open is this Saturday February 7 and includes open 5k, 10k and 20k skate and classic races.

Register 12:30pm at Butterpot Park for a 1:30pm start.

Positive Thinking

NL Runner and inspirational speaker Shawn Stratton will be one of several presenters for the Positive Thinkers Club seminar "Newfoundland & Labrador - A Place & Time Of Opportunity".

Event takes place Saturday February 21 at the Sheraton (formerly Fairmont Hotel Newfoundland). Details and registration information are HERE.

Bus To Boston

Freedom Travel out of New Brunswick is offering an escorted all inclusive round trip bus tour from Saint John NB to Boston return for the 2009 Boston Marathon. Details and rates are HERE.

Transition Category At Out Games

Jennifer McCreath has successfully lobbied for the addition of a "third" gender category at the World Out Games.

Jennifer will participate in both the marathon run and the 1500 meter freestyle swim this summer in Copenhagen. Read more HERE.

Marathon Spin Class

The Works has a couple of 2 HOUR spin classes coming up ... February 21 and March 28 at 1:30pm.

Book your spot by contacting the Field House Customer Service desk at 737-3000.

Hypo Half Postponed Due To Weather

This morning's Hypothermic Half Marathon has been POSTPONED to next Sunday same time same place.