New Year's Eve In Paradise

Spend some time in Paradise this Saturday as the Paradise Running Club holds their 5K New Year's Eve run in support of "Basics For Babies".

Register 12:30pm December 31 at Kevin's No Frills on Topsail Road ... fee is "anything for a baby".

Cold & Sunny Boxing Day Run

Boxing Day saw very cold temperatures, no wind and lots of sunshine as 51 runners ran the 34th Annual Boxing Day Fun Run in Bowring Park.

Ian Browne (10:23) was first in the 2K followed by Peter Browne (10:25) and Molly Pomeroy (10:54). In the 4K it was Adam Fitzgearld (16:29), Tom Dunne (16:30) and Sheri Lynn Burden (16:50).

CBRC Annual General Meeting

The Corner Brook Running Club Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 7:30pm January 8 2012 at the Greenwood Inn & Suites, West Street.

Lahey in Prestigious Company

We PREVIOUSLY POSTED that Paul Lahey completed 5 major marathons in 5 years.

See THIS LIST of Five Star Finishers and note that Paul is among a very select group ... only 44 people in the world and only 2 people in Canada have accomplished this feat!

June Tri Training In Germany

Still need to get that special Christmas present for yourself? Why not treat yourself to a 10-day Triathlon Training Camp in the warm and sunny Black Forest of Southern Germany?

Time is running short and the 2012 race season is looming!! This camp is set for June and will boost your season by getting you into your wetsuit and on the bike for some enjoyable training and excellent site-seeing.

For more info visit splashndash.ca

Epic Dartmouth Iron Distance & More

Our friends in Nova Scotia are offering an interesting multisport event this summer ... actually 3 events!

Epic Dartmouth on July 1 will feature your choice of the full "Iron" event (3.8k swim / 180k bike / 42.2k run), the "Aqua" (just the swim and the bike), or the "Epic" which is the full swim and bike followed by a 21.1k half marathon.

Earlybird discounts offered until December 31. CLICK HERE for registration information.

Three Locals Heading To Trinidad & Tobago

Athletics Canada has announced the Canadian team to compete in the North America Central American and Caribbean Cross Country Championships set for Trinidad and Tobago in March 2012.

Three Newfoundland runners have been named ... Jillian Forsey will compete in the Junior Women race, Kate Bazeley has been selected for the Senior Women team and Colin Fewer for the Senior Men. Selection is based on performances at the national cross-country championships held three weeks ago in Vancouver.

Submitted by Ray Will

Paradise New Years Eve 5K

Again this year the Paradise Running Club is hosting a New Years Eve run in support of "Basics For Babies". Registration is 12:30pm December 31 at Kevin's No Frills on Topsail Road. Run starts 1pm from there ending at the Rotary Youth Center on McNamara Road. No fee to register but please bring along something for a baby!

2013 Canada Games Team NL Mission Staff

Applications are now being accepted from anyone with an interest in joining the Team NL Mission Staff for the 2013 Canada Summer Games in Sherbrooke Quebec.

See THIS STORY on the Sport NL website for further information and the application form.

Bonavista By d' Bays 16K (CANCELLED)

UPDATE APRIL 24 - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The 1st annual Bonavista By d' Bays 16K is set for Sunday May 27 2012. The 16K race starts 8:30am followed by a 7k fun run at 9am.

This event is in support of rebuilding efforts for the Cole Family who lost their uninsured home to a devastating fire earlier this year. Please consider helping the Coles rebuild their lives while enjoying a great run and the spectacular scenery that Bonavista offers.

Registration is available HERE and for more information contact Fred Cuff by phone (709) 468-2238 or by email fred.cuff@hotmail.com.

St.John's Tri Meeting This Tuesday

Further to our PREVIOUS POST, anyone interested in joining the 2012 St.John's Triathlon Committee is invited to a meeting Tuesday December 13 8pm at 808 Southside Road. Drop a line to stjohnstri@gmail.com for more info.

Boxing Day Fun Run

New World Running Club will again this year be organizing their Boxing Day Fun Run in Bowring Park starting at the west gate entrance 10:30am Monday December 26.

2012 Calendar

The NL Running Calendar has been updated with tentative sanctioned road races for 2012 further to yesterday's NLAA Annual General Meeting.

Some noted and welcome additions are the Paradise 8K on July 28 brought to you by the Paradise Running Club, and the Coleman's Half Marathon October 14 (date to be confirmed) compliments of the Corner Brook Running Club.

Dates are not likely to change however the "official" calendar will be released by the NLAA in January.

Nautilus Inn Of Olde Run Tonight

The wind will die down for the Nautilus Quidi Vidi Inn Of Olde Christmas Run tonight. Meet at the lower level entrance of the Aquarena 5:30pm for a one way run to the Inn where you can enjoy a beer and a bowl of soup.

Note this is not an organized run, not a race, not supported. neither sanctioned nor insured ... just a regular run for the Nautilus gang and they'd be happy for you to join them.

NLAA Road Race Committee Chair

The Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA) wishes to announce that the position of Chair of the Road Race Committee is open for election.

This is a 2-year term and any member in good standing can nominate another member. If you would like to put forth a name please email nlaaoffice@gmail.com.

The NLAA would like to thank outgoing Chair Art Meaney for his leadership and great work in the road running community.

St.John's Tri Call For Committee Members

The St.John's Triathlon will run for the 27th time on August 5 2012. With the departure of some long-standing committee members there are several vacant positions on the committee including Communications, Finance, and Kids of Steel among others.

Committee meetings are generally once a month for an hour or so. If you have an interest in triathlon and would like to give a little back to the tri community, please consider getting involved.

The kick-off meeting for the St.John's Tri 2012 planning year is 8pm next Tuesday December 13 at 808 Southside Road. Drop a line to stjohnstri@gmail.com if you plan to attend or if you have any questions.

Cayman Islands Marathon & Half

Trent Burden was 4th overall in 3:17:49 at last week's Cayman Islands Marathon while Krissy Dooling was 4th female in 3:52:39.

NL Runners completing the Half Marathon were Craig Whittle (1:35:25),  Lori Williams (2:28:42) and Arlene Randell (2:53:54). Pictured are Trent, Lori and Arlene (standing).

Nautilus Christmas Run This Friday

If you're looking for a short run and a few laughs come join the Nautilus Running Club on their Quidi Vidi Christmas Run this Friday December 9 5:30pm.

Run one way from the Aquarena to the Quidi Vidi Inn of Olde (5.8k route HERE), then enjoy a warm fire, a hot bowl of soup, and a cold beer at the Inn.


Meet at the lower level Nautilus entrance at the Aquarena and tuck a few bucks in your sock for drinks and a taxi home.