Cross Country 5K This Saturday

The Mercury Bowring Park 5K Cross Country Race is this Saturday September 1 starting 9 am by the Bowring Park swimming pool.

Register Thursday from 6-9 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road, or race morning from 7:45-8:30 am by the amphitheatre in the park.

Brockerville Lands Scholarship

Good luck to Marystown native Ryan Brockerville who has accepted an athletic scholarship at Simon Fraser University on Burnaby BC.

An outstanding junior and one of the strongest distance runners in the province Ryan is following in the footsteps of Julia Howard who has recently graduated from SFU where she developed into one of Canada's finest middle distance runners.

Ryan has recently been coached by his uncle, Gordon Brockerville who, most of you will know, was one of the province's most popular and successful distance runners a few years ago.

Submitted by Ray Will

Cape To Cabot Training Program

Joe Ryan is offering an advanced training program to prepare experienced runners for the Cape To Cabot 20K. Information sessions and group runs Thursday evenings 6pm and Sunday mornings 8am for 8 weeks starting August 30.

For more information or to register e-mail josryan@nl.rogers.com .

2008 Ironman 70.3 Announced

July 27 2008 will see the return of Ironman Newfoundland 70.3 to the west coast. Click the logo for more information and to register.

Also check out THESE great 2007 pictures from Edge of the World Photography.

Tour de Shore Registration Deadline

Registration for the Tour de Shore closes this Sunday August 26 at midnight. Visit www.tourdeshore.ca and sign up now!

Ultra Marathoner Running East Coast Trail

Ray Zahab will be in town this weekend for the Newfoundland leg of his Canada Challenge. He will run over 200k of the East Coast Trail in 48 hours before heading to BC to run the West Coast Trail. Today he is on Baffin Island running the Akshayuk Pass.

Ray is one of 3 athletes who ran 7,000k in the Sahara Desert in 111 days. Great CBC interview with him HERE.

Spokeman Tour Finishes Tomorrow

19 year old Tim Harriman is on the last leg of his Spokeman Tour, a cross-Canada bike ride raising awareness of childhood cancer. He is leaving Whitbourne Friday morning at 8am to finish his journey in downtown St.John's.

Local bikers are encouraged to meet at Butterpot Park 9:45 am Friday (tomorrow) to wait for Tim and join him on the final 40K of his ride.

Cape To Cabot Selling Out

Register early for the Cape To Cabot 20K ... about half of the 250 spots for the October 21st event are already gone! See THIS press release for an update.

Race The Base Winners

The 2nd annual Festival of Flags Race the Base 5K was last weekend in Argentia. Male division winners were Vaughan Paul (19:45), Jason Counsel (20:25) and Ted Schabell (21:57). Female honors went to Evelyn Greene (25:02), Christa Bulger (27:37) and Madonna Barry (29:17).

Glovertown Diamond Dash 5K (+/-)

The First Annual Diamond Dash is Saturday September 15 in Glovertown at the Ken Diamond Memorial Park. $10 gets you a t-shirt and helps support the Glovertown Academy phys ed programs. Competitive and non-competitive events starting noon with distances from 1.8k - 5.4k.

For more information e-mail Barry Hicks at blhicks@nf.sympatico.ca or phone Glenn Sturge at 709.533.3090.

Race Spectator Pointers

See THIS light-hearted article from the Complete Running Network on dos and don'ts for race spectators.

St.John's Triathlon

Picture credits to Alex Brake, Kimberly Skinner, Tri Committee

These and many more pictures are posted to www.stjohnstri.com.

Marathon & Half Marathon Early Bird

If you're planning to run the Nautilus Marathon or Half Marathon on September 16, be sure to register by THIS FRIDAY August 24 to get the early registration rate of $50.

Mail-in is the only way to register early and guarantee your shirt size. See HERE for more information or contact Tony Young tyoung@nlcu.com.

Run Fast

Watch this to the end ... it is short ... and funny ...

20K This Sunday

The Penney Mazda Provincial 20K Road Race is this Sunday August 26 starting 8:30 am by Roncalli School on Airport Heights Drive. Register Thursday from 6-9 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road.

Note that race day registration is at the McNiven Community Center on McNiven Place (washrooms available) from 7:45-8:15 am, and the post race reception is at the Wedgewood Park Rec Center off Gleneyre Street.

The Cove Regatta

Local running icon Brian Mulcahy hooked more than a cod at last week's Portugal Cove Regatta.

Click HERE to browse the hundreds of excellent local pictures from JustPhotos.

Race The Base Distance Correction

The Race The Base event in Argentia tomorrow is actually a "5K" run, not 10K as previously posted.

Nature's Energy Bars

Lots of carbohydrates, vitamin "C", potassium and fiber, yet no fat or cholesterol ... see THIS Runner's World article about the value of potatoes in your diet.

Race The Base Argentia 5K

The Festival of Flags is hosting the Race The Base 5K in Argentia this Saturday August 18. Register 9 am for a 10 am start at the Pavilion (Backland Trails) on the Base in Argentia.

For more information call 227.3378 or e-mail festivalofflags@nf.aibn.com .

Tour de Shore Early Bird

Early Bird Registration for the Tour de Shore road bike extravaganza ends Wednesday at midnight! Click HERE to register early and save $10. Competitive and recreational events available ... pick your distance ... something for everyone.

Quidi Vidi 5K This Sunday

The final 5K road race of the season starts 8:30 am this Sunday at the Quidi Vidi Lake Boathouse.

Register Thursday at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road from 6 - 9 pm ... click the picture for more details.

St.John's Triathlon Results

Results from Sunday's Triathlon are available HERE. Stay tuned for some great pictures!

Dyke and Whelan Tri Champs

Steve Dyke was the first male across the line at yesterday's St.John's Triathlon in 2:08:22, and Kathy Whelan was the first of the ladies in 2:21:32.

Bill Pomeroy and Kimberly Skinner were the Duathlon winners in 1:27:59 and 1:34:08 respectively while the Sprint Distance champs were Jason Russell (1:18:36) and Sarah Goodridge (1:27:05).

Triathlon This Sunday

The St.John's Triathlon is this Sunday starting 9 am at the Sunshine Camp Thorburn Road. Register Saturday from 1 - 4 pm at The Works Field House.

If you're not "Tri"ing why not come out and give a hand .... volunteers always welcome and needed!

New Date For Quidi Vidi 5K

The Quidi Vidi 5K Road Race is moved to Sunday August 19 starting 8:30 am at The Boathouse. Register in advance Thursday August 16 from 6 - 9 pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road ($10 NLAA members / $15 non-members). Race Day registration available at The Boathouse from 7:30 - 8:15 am ($5 extra).

Newfoundland Ironman 70.3

photos compliments of Debbie Hanlon, Randy Knight, Geoff Redfern, Bill Pomeroy

St.John's Tri 1 Week Away

The St.John's Triathlon is next Sunday August 12. Register at The Works any time, or at the race kit pick-up session Saturday August 11 from 1 - 4 pm at Field House.