Paradise Figure 8 Results

70 runners took to the trails around Octagon Pond and Neil's Pond Saturday for the first running of the 8K Paradise Figure 8.

Rob Scheifley was first overall in 32:09 while Joan Hartery was first lady in 37:47.

Results are posted HERE.

1908 Tely 10 - The First

Thanks to Joe Ryan for providing a very interesting reflection on the 1908 inaugural Tely 10 road race. Read it RIGHT HERE.

Commander Gander Sunday

The Commander Gander 5k and 10k road race is tomorrow Sunday July 31 starting 8am.

You can register in person race morning 7am at St.Paul's Intermediate School on Magee Road.

Tely 10 Pictures (This Year)

Oops we posted the link to LAST YEAR'S Tely 10 pictures in our previous post!

To see finish line shots from the 2011 Tely 10 CLICK HERE.

Tely 10 Pictures (Last Year)

There are hundreds of pictures from last week's year's Tely 10 road race now posted to the the NLAA web album ... CLICK HERE to view.

Bell Island Blast Saturday August 20

The Bell Island Blast 10 mile road race has a couple of notable changes this year.

First and foremost the race moves to a new Saturday evening time slot set for Saturday August 20 starting 5pm. And there is the addition of a 1-mile race so the whole family and all your friends can take part!

CLICK HERE for online registration and more information.

Paradise Figure 8 Saturday

Be sure to take part in the brand new Paradise Figure 8 8k trail run tomorrow Saturday July 30. See our PREVIOUS POST for details.

Kids Of Steel Next Week Regatta Day

The St. John's Kids of Steel triathlon is only a week away set for Regatta Day morning in Bowring Park starting 9am. 200 kids from 5-14 years old get introduced to the sport with a short swim, bike and run in various age groups.

Things wrap up around 11am so there's plenty of day left to get down to the Lake, and note that IF THE REGATTA GETS POSTPONED SO DOES THE KOS.

CLICK HERE to register your kids of steel right now.

If you are able to help out with this event, or with the St. John's Triathlon on August 7 you can SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER.

Take Me Back To Paradise

Paradise Figure 8

The fastest growing club in the province, in the fastest growing town, the Paradise Running Club is hosting the 8K Paradise Figure 8 this Saturday July 30 starting 9am on McNamara Drive.

CLICK HERE to register.

Lake Placid Ironman Results

At least 6 NL Runners joined the "Ironman" ranks this weekend by completing Ironman Lake Placid.

• Shawn Stratton 10:34:26
• Rob Briggs 11:10:29
• Melanie Irvine 12:06:38
• Stephanie Porter 12:13:44
• Janine O'Keefe 13:09:12
• Trevor Lowe 14:00:02

It was the second Ironman finish for Shawn and Janine, and the first for the others. CLICK HERE for split times.

If we are missing anyone else from NL please let us know at admin@nlrunning.com. 

Tely 10 Team Results

Some interesting team names and great results in Sunday's Tely 10 Team Competition. CLICK HERE to view.

Congrats Colin & Kate

It was Colin Fewer in 51:19 and Kate Vaughan in 57:43 at Sunday's Tely 10.

Thanks to the NLAA for delivering another excellent race and quickly compiling the results RIGHT HERE.

St.John's Tri EarlyBird Registration

Earlybird registration for the August 7 St.John's Triathlon ends Saturday July 23.

If you're not yet registered visit stjohnstri.com or CLICK HERE to register now.

Toby Colombe Memorial July 30

The 2nd Annual Toby Colombe 5k run or walk is Saturday July 30 in St. George's on the west coast.

Registration starts 1pm race day by the arena and the run starts 2pm. The route starts near Toby's home in Shallop Cove and ends at Blueberry Hill. Transportation wil be provided from registration to the start line. Fee is $10 youth (19 and under) and $15 adult with all funds supporting a tuition scholarship at Memorial University.

Toby was a very successful runner and triathlete from St. George's who died tragically in 2007. His family will be at the finish line to welcome finishers.

Art Meaney On Backtalk Today

Tune in to VOCM radio today from 2-4pm when Art Meaney will be on the air discussing running, the Tely 10, and his recent scare.

If you missed yesterday's piece on Art in the Telegram, CLICK HERE to read it now.

Commander Gander 5K/10K July 31

The Commander Gander 5K & 10K road races are set for Sunday July 31 starting 8am at St.Paul's Intermediate on Magee Road.

CLICK HERE to register online.

Trail Run Wednesday Rail Bed To Bowring Park

This week's Outfitter's Trail Run is an out and back along the rail bed from the Railway Museum to Bowring Park. Run starts 6:30pm Wednesday July 20. Route is approximately 10K and is shown HERE.

It's Tely 10 Week!

This Sunday July 24 will see the 84th running of the Tely 10 ten mile road race.

The week starts with a Race Kit Stuffing Party at the Curling Club on Bonaventure Avenue Wednesday from 7-8:30pm. If you are able to help out please enter your name HERE.

Race Kit Pick-up (and last chance to register) is Thursday from 7-8:30pm at the Curling Club. Kit pick-up will also be available Saturday from 2-5pm at the Curling Club. Volunteers are also needed for both kit pick-up sessions so please email athletics@nlaa.ca if you are available.

Baird Edges Dyke For Carbonear Victory

Jordan Baird just 30 odd seconds behind out of the water, passed Steve Dyke on the bike and held the lead to win yesterday's Carbonear Sprint Triathlon with a margin of 21 seconds in 56:17.


Victoria Ralph passed Katherine MacBay on the home stretch for first place lady in 1:08:44.

Results and pictures are posted at carbonearsprint.trinl.com.

Arnold's Cove Fog Trot August 6

In support of the Children's Wish Foundation NL Chapter, the Arnold's Cove Fog Trot 10K will take place Saturday August 6 starting 10:30am.

Registration opens 9:30am race morning at Tricentia Academy. More info HERE.

Carbonear Triathlon Tomorrow Sunday

The Carbonear Sprint Triathlon is tomorrow Sunday July 17 starting 10am at Freshwater Pond.

You can register in person from 8:15am-9:30am at the Carbonear Pool.

More Mews 8K Photos

Thanks to our regular photo contributor Paul Lahey for a couple of albums from the Mews 8K.

ALBUM 1

ALBUM 2

100 Miles For Ryan

Michael Ryan continued his domination of endurance running with his recent completion of the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run.

Michael's time was 29 hours 3 minutes and 23 seconds, well under the 30-hour cut-off.

Paradise Figure 8 Saturday July 30

The Paradise Running Club will be hosting the Paradise Figure 8 8k race on Saturday July 30 starting 9am. This is the first annual race for the club and is part of the Paradise SunSplash weekend.

The race route will incorporate the groomed and scenic trails of Octagon Pond and Neil's Pond. Race starts at the Youth Community Center on McNamara Drive and finishes near Paradise Town Hall. Medals awarded to place and age-group winners. Prizes and give-aways at the finish line.

CLICK HERE to register.

Tely 10 Race Kit Prep

Next Wednesday July 20 from 7pm-8:30pm the St.John's Curling Club will be bustling in preparation for Tely 10 race kit pick-up set for the following Thursday and Saturday.

CLICK HERE for a few shots (compliments of Paul Lahey) from last year's session, and CLICK HERE if you're able to help out this year.

Kids Of Steel Regatta Day

The St.John's Kids of Steel triathlon is set for Regatta Day morning in Bowring Park starting 9am. 200 kids from 5-14 years old get introduced to the sport with a short swim, bike and run in various age groups. And things wrap up around 11am so there's plenty of day left to get down to the Lake.

If you have some young'uns that would like to be part of the fastest growing sport in the world, CLICK HERE to sign them up now.

There is also a big contingent of volunteers required to deliver this event so if you can help out please SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER.

Fewer & Vaughan Win 8K - Record Set

Sara Grant

Colin Fewer won Sunday morning's windy Mews 8K in 24:16 while Kate Vaughan was first among the women in 26:42 setting a course record in the process! There were 282 finishers and full results are HERE.

Thanks to Zach Wheeler for taking pictures and making them available on his web album HERE.

Tely 10 Race Kit Stuffing

The Tely 10 is just over 2 weeks away and with more than 3000 runners expected this will be the biggest race in NL history!

Whether or not you plan to run you can make a huge contribution to the success of this event by helping out with Race Kit Stuffing on Wednesday July 20 from 7pm-8:30pm at the St.John's Curling Club on Bonaventure Avenue.

Please SIGN UP HERE if you can help.

Mews 8K Call For Volunteers

This Sunday's Mews 8K has a HUGE volunteer and marshal requirement due to tremendous growth of the race, and its center-city route.

If you can help out this Sunday morning from 7:30am-9am please contact Bill Donovan at 693-6837 or by email billdonovan@researchnl.com.

Volunteering not only gives something back to your community but it also gives you a GREAT view of the race!

Trail Run Wednesday Evening

This week’s Outfitters Trail Run is Cape Spear to North Head Wednesday evening July 6 starting from the Cape Spear parking lot at 6:30pm. This is an out and back trail so it can be as long or as short as you want to make it.

Huffin Puffin Marathon Registration Open

Registration is now open for the Huffin Puffin Marathon set for September 25 2011.

This years event also features the traditional Nautilus Half Marathon, and back by popular demand the Ekiden Marathon Team Relay where runners in teams of 4 each run a leg of the marathon course.

CLICK HERE to register now.

Mews 8K This Sunday

The Mews 8K is 8am this Sunday July 10.

Registration is available ON-LINE ONLY and closes midnight Thursday July 7. CLICK HERE to register now.