Kids Of Steel Regatta Day Morning

The Kids Of Steel Triathlon is all set for Regatta Day in Bowring Park from 9-11am.

More than 100 kids will take on a pool swim, a closed course bike ride and a field/trail run, many returning athletes and many first-timers.

Register online HERE and pick up race kits Tuesday August 4 in the Crocodile Room at the Aquarena from 7-9pm.

Victory For McCreath In Copenhagan

Jennifer McCreath came away from last week's World Out Games with victory, completing the Marathon in 4:19:53 and the 1500 meter freestyle swim in 28:31.

Blueberry Harvest 10K September 20

The annual Harbour Grace Blueberry Harvest Timex 10K road race is on the calendar for Sunday September 20 starting 9am.

Last year a record 185 runners were at the start line and organizers are expecting yet another increase. Pre-registration information will soon be available.

Commander Gander Races This Weekend

The Commander Gander 5k and 10k races are this weekend.

More information including race entry form can be found HERE.

Tely 10 Results

Yesterday's Tely 10 results are available HERE.

Carbonear Sprint Triathlon Results

Results from last weekend's Carbonear Sprint Triathlon are now available HERE.

Tely Tips From Caroline & Joe

See THIS ARTICLE in today's Telegram for some last minute tips and strategy for running the Tely 10, compliments of Caroline McIlroy and Joe Ryan.

Bell Island Blast 10 Miler August 23

Registration is now open for the Penney Mazda Bell Island Blast 10 mile road race set for Sunday August 23.

There are only 175 spots so you should register early by visiting HERE.

St.John's Triathlon Early Bird Ends Today

Today Thursday July 23 is the last day to take advantage of early bird registration for the St.John's Triathlon.

To save $20 and to ensure you get a t-shirt you should REGISTER NOW.

The Ongoing Headphone Debate

Read THIS Runner's World article for a point of view on headphones and running.

And take note that the use of headphones is not allowed in the Tely 10 or any NLAA road race.

60 & Over Runners Needed

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The Race is On!

The Provincial Marathon & Nautilus Half Marathon are back on the calendar for September 27 2009.

Organizers are working with potential new sponsors and the NLAA Road Race Committee, and are confident that an economical security & safety solution will be found.

Carbonear Sprint Triathlon Pictures

A few shots from today's Carbonear Triathlon. Record participation with 140 athletes! Results will be posted here as soon as available.

TriNL Membership Numbers

If you have renewed your membership with Triathlon Newfoundland and Labrador you should find your 2009 membership number HERE.

If your name and/or number should be there but isn't, fear not, the list will be updated over the next few days.

St.John's Tri Practice Swim Results

A record 74 swimmers took part in Wednesday's St.John's Triathlon Open Water Swim Practice. Results are HERE. (Thanks Stephen Osmond for the picture)

The St.John's Triathlon is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. Kids Of Steel is on Regatta Day and the main event is Sunday August 9.

Note that you should register before this Thursday July 23 to guarantee a shirt for yourself, and to save $20. Why not REGISTER NOW!

Marathon & Half Marathon Canceled

Due to exorbitant security and marshaling costs, the Provincial Marathon and Half Marathon originally scheduled for September 27 2009 have been canceled.

McCreath Featured In Scope Article

Jennifer McCreath is featured HERE in today's edition of The Scope.

Swim Tonight - No Parking On Thorburn Road

The St.John's Tri Open Water Swim Practice is tonight as per the below post.

Take note that there is NO PARKING on Thorburn Road and apparently violators will be ticketed. There is plenty of parking available on the Bennett's Road parking lots.

Open Water Practice Swim Wednesday

The St.John's Triathlon is hosting an Open Water Practice Swim this Wednesday evening July 15 at Healey's Pond, Sunshine Camp Thorburn Road.

There will be a beginner's seminar on the beach starting 5:15pm, swim sign-in starts 5:45pm, and all take to the water at 6:30pm. Chose your distance of 500m, 1000m or 2000m.

No charge to participate however a TriNL membership is required for insurance purposes ... membership list and forms will be available at the event.

Mews Pictures

Thanks again to our 2 regular contributors Don Osmond and Paul Lahey. Pictures from yesterday's Mews 8K race are HERE and HERE.

Mews 8K Results

Sunday morning's Mews 8K had 327 finishers with Colin Fewer taking 1st place in 24 minutes 4 seconds, and Kate Vaughan first for the ladies in 27:43.

Full results are HERE and stay tuned for race pictures.

City Cycling Plan Gets Green Light & Cash

The Province has contributed more than $1.5 million in support of the City of St.John's Cycling Plan.

Funding was announced at a Bowring Park ceremony and bike ride yesterday. Pictured are Robin King, Leon Organ, Paul Mackey, Shannie Duff, Glenn Smith and Joe Planchat.

Running Room Ottawa Marathon Group

Earlier this year a large contingent from the Running Room Marathon Clinic took part in the Ottawa Marathon. Among the finishers were many first-time marathoners ... you can see their results HERE.

Monday Night Ride Featured On NTV

Next Monday July 13 the Monday Night Bike Ride will start at Capital Subaru Elizabeth Avenue (instead of the Sunshine Camp). The NTV News weather hit will be broadcast live from there and will be all about Cycling and Triathlon.

The larger the group, the more exposure for the sport and the community, so please get your bikes out and spread the word. Meet on the Capital Subaru parking lot at 5:50pm to hang out with the cameras for a while before heading out for a ride.

No In-Person Registration For Mews 8K

Due to the high number of online registrations for the Mews 8K, tonight's In-Person Registration and Saturday's Late Registration have been CANCELED. Race kit pickup is still on Saturday from 10am-3pm at the Running Room Churchill Square.

Online registration will remain open until Friday at 5:00 PM, or until the new limit of 350 is reached, whichever comes first.

NL Runners At Inuvik Half Marathon

Peggy Sue Chubb, Amanda Feltham and Alasdair Veitch, NL Runners now living in the Northwest Territories, ran the midnight Inuvik Half Marathon on June 22.

Mews 8K Almost Sold Out

The Mews 8K is scheduled for this Sunday July 12 and there are only 40 spots left! Try to book yours now by signing up HERE.

If you are not running there is a HUGH need for volunteers ... please email joe.dunford@mi.mun.ca or call 693-8190 to see how you can help out.

Trepassey Posse 2009

Congratulations to the 33 cyclists who took part in this weekend's 3rd Annual Trepassey Posse Road Bike Ride.

Riders left St.John's Saturday morning heading up the Southern Shore highway to finish the day 145 kilometers later in Trepassey. And Sunday morning it was on around the Irish Loop for the remaining 170 kilometers back to St.John's.

28 cyclists finished the 2-day 315k journey while 5 enjoyed day 1 only.

Run For Freedom Results

Peter Power won last weekend's Run For Freedom 8K in 25:50. First for the ladies was Ann Johnston in 28:01. Full results are HERE.

Wadden, Kerhoas Win Miquelon 25K

Katie Wadden was the first female across the finish line in 1:56:53 last Saturday at the Miquelon 25K. First for the men and overall was Bruno Kerhoas in 1:46:13.

Full results are HERE.

Race The Base This Saturday

The Race The Base is set to go in Argentia this Saturday July 4 starting 10am.