Simon Runs Miami

Congratulations to Dean Simon on completing this morning's Miami Marathon.

Dean's time of 3:27:41 was close but not quite the Boston qualifier he was seeking, the culprit being leg cramps in the final 10K of the race.

Vaughan St.John's Athlete Of The Year

Congratulations to Kate Vaughan on being awarded the Athlete of the Year title in St.John's last night.

Kate was recognized for her outstanding performances this year including a 56:36 Tely 10 victory, 8 wins for 8 starts in local races, and a 6th place national cross country finish.

More Hypo Half Pictures

Thanks Paul Lahey for providing another great web album of pictures ... CLICK HERE for hundreds of shots from last week's Hypothermic Half Marathon.

Valentine's Day Fun Run

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Hypo Half Pictures

If you ran Sunday's Hypothermic Half Marathon, chances are you'll find yourself in THIS PHOTO ALBUM compliments of Norman Bungay.

Next 3 Provincial Games Announced

Minister Terry French this morning announced the host communities for the next 3 Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Games:

• 2012 NL Summer Games in Carbonear & Harbour Grace
• 2014 NL Winter Games in Clarenville
• 2016 NL Summer Games in Conception Bay South

New Bikes More Spots At Goodlife

Goodlife Fitness have added some new bikes to their arsenal which is great news especially if you were unable to get a spot in the BNL / Splash 'n Dash Spinning Sessions at Atlantic Place.

Now there are 10 more spots available in each of the 3 weekly classes; but they are going fast so CLICK HERE NOW for more info and to sign up.

Hypo Half This Sunday

The Hypothermic Half Marathon is this Sunday starting 8am.

If you're not running why not come out and volunteer? Drop by the Running Room Churchill Square Saturday 3pm and Dwan will find a job for you.

Time To Ski

Now that the snow is here why not mix it up with a ski?

The Avalon Nordic Ski Club has some events coming up starting tonight Thursday January 20 at Pippy Park.

Details HERE.

Team NL Prepares For Canada Games

Our contingent of athletes and volunteers are in the final stages of preparation for their trip to the Canada Winter Games in Halifax February 11-27.

You can follow them at teamnl.ca.

Film Festival Returns To INCO Center

Ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen adventures when it comes to The Inco Innovation Centre at Memorial University at 7:00 pm on Saturday January 29 and Sunday January 30.

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

BNL AGM January 29

Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador are holding their Annual General Meeting on Saturday January 29 at the NL Sports Center (Swiler's Building) 100 Crosbie Road.

Meeting is open to everyone so drop by and check out the cycling scene!

National Stage Again For Vaughan

Kate Vaughan received a great write-up HERE as a lead-in to her participation in the National Half Marathon Championships set for April 17 in Montreal.

Splash n' Dash Spinning Starts Tuesday

Our friends at Splash n' Dash are again delivering 3 weekly BNL spin classes and things get started this Tuesday night.

Choose from Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday sessions at Goodlife Fitness Atlantic Place, and there is a core strength training session offered prior to the Thursday spin.

Registration and more info available HERE. Note also that BNL General Membership is required.