New York Marathon Sunday November 2

As usual the New York Marathon attracts quite a few runners from our province. At least 18 NL Runners are registered for this Sunday's race in the Big Apple.

Good luck to John Adams, Marie Baggs, Wayne Baggs, Sharon Brophy, Murray Brown, Eugene Elliott, Peter Gammon, Catherine Hicks, Barb Ivany, Maynard King, Paul Lahey, Rosemary Lahey, Amy Lee, Noreen Neary, Anne Pardy, Janet Quick, Michael Ryan, Madonna Wadden and Paul Scott.

70.3 World Championship November 8

Good luck to the NL Runners heading to Clearwater Florida next week for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship.

Andre Engelbrecht, Kevin Flynn, Jim Gosse, Keith Holden, Kim Larouche and Rebecca Long all earned their spots earlier this year in Pasadena.

Congrats Dublin Finishers

Yesterday morning more than 9,300 runners took to the streets of Dublin for the adidas Dublin Marathon and several NL Runners were there.

Finishing the race were Peter Soucy (3:11:24), Jim Pike (3:29:57), Joe Ryan (3:56:49), Erin Sullivan (3:56:50), , Margot Turpin (4:46:42), Ian Edison (5:34:45), Sarah Hickey (5:34:47), Jeanette Jordan (6:53:19), Victoria Finney (7:36:35), William Kelly (7:36:36) and Nicole Pike (7:36:37).

Thanks From The Autism Society

Thanks to all who supported yesterday's Active For Autism walk and run. More than 400 people took part and raised over $30,000.

Brockerville and Howard Shine Again

Ryan Brockerville of Marystown finished 2nd in the British Columbia junior mens cross-country championships in Vancouver's Stanley Park, leading his Simon Fraser university team to first place overall. Brockerville's time for the 7K course was 22:49.

In the senior womens event, St. John's native Julia Howard finished fourth over the 6K course.

Submitted by Ray Will

Great Showing In Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls Marathon ran this morning and several NL Runners were there.

Finishing the full marathon were Wayne Baggs (3.42.20), Kimberly Benoit (3.46.08), Marlene Walsh (3.58.35), Marie Baggs (4.02.46), Judy Sheppard (4.17.45), and Deanne Hiscock (4.32.14).

Donna Power (pictured) ran the half in 1:46:59.

Rosalie Debuts At Wineglass

Earlier this month in Corning New York, Rosalie Russell made her marathon debut running the Wineglass Marathon in 4:41:02.

Furnace Man 15K

Darren Stone was 1st in 56:40 at this morning's Furnace Man 15K in Corner Brook while Leslie Gold was 1st for the ladies in 60:14.

Full results are HERE.

Off To Dublin Fighting Arthritis

Good luck to the Joints In Motion team traveling to the Dublin Marathon this weekend.

The NL Runners raising much needed funds for the fight against arthritis are Peter Soucy, Victoria Finney, Ian Edison, William Kelly, Margo Turpin, Sarah Hickey, Jeanette Jordan, and Nicole Pike.

Autism Run Sunday Morning

Further to our PREVIOUS POST the Active For Autism Run and Walk is this Sunday October 26 at 10:30am. Register tonight 6-8pm or Sunday 9-10am at Shamrock Farms.

Downward Dog Stretch For Runners

Due to the popularity of the weekly Stretch For Runners class offered by Downward Dog Yoga, a second class is being considered.

If you're interested in attending either a Wednesday or Thursday evening session please contact Margot at downwarddogyoga@nl.rogers.com.

More Cross Country Results

On October 9 more than 500 runners converged on Carbonear for a regional cross country championship meet. Results are posted HERE.

And the results from last weekend's Bowring Park Cross Country Festival are HERE.

Cross Country Harvest Run Results

The 7th Annual Cross Country Harvest Run organized by Randy Ralph from Carbonear Collegiate took place earlier this month. Over 900 students competed! Results are HERE.

NL Runners In PEI

Congratulations to the NL Runners who competed in last weekend's PEI Marathon.

Ed Keller finished in 3:33:29, Andrew Peacock was 3:42:31, and Jesse Bown was right there in 3:42:33.

Alyward 6th In Toronto Marathon

Dean Alyward ran 2:45:24 at the Toronto Marathon Sunday for 6th place overall in a field of more than 1,700 runners.

Alison Morris from Goose Bay also ran, finishing in 4:01:16.

Fitzgerald Smashes C2C Record

Will Fitzgerald won yesterday's Cape To Cabot 20K in 72 minutes 24 seconds taking more than 3 minutes off his 2007 winning time. Caroline McIlroy was first for the ladies and fifth overall in 83:11.

Full results are HERE.

Thanks again to Paul Lahey for excellent pictures which can be viewed on his WEB ALBUM 1 and WEB ALBUM 2.

And for you Facebook users, these and more pictures are posted to the NL RUNNING FACEBOOK GROUP.

Garland Eying Pro Career

Local cyclist Zack Garland has ambitions to race professionally and is certainly on the right track.

Read more in THIS Telegram article.

Cross Country Festival This Saturday

The Bowring Park Cross Country races are this Saturday October 18 ... details are now posted HERE.

Races start 10am and there are events for all age groups from 9 years to masters.

Greene Runs Valley Harvest

Congratulations to Mike Greene from Stephenville Crossing on his podium finish at the Valley Harvest Marathon in Wolfville NS last weekend.

Mike ran a staggering 2:54:36 for 3rd place overall in a field of 147.

Season Finale This Weekend

This Sunday October 19 will see the final road race of the 2008 season. The Cape To Cabot 20K starts 8am as a sold out field of 400 runners will leave Cape Spear en route to Cabot Tower.

Spectators can park on the Aliant lot at the Fort William Building and take the free shuttle service which runs up and down Signal Hill from 8:30-11:30am.

Congratulations Donna Phelan!

Congratulations to Donna Phelan on her 10:30:38 finish at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii last weekend.

Donna swam 2.4 miles in 58:47, biked 112 miles in 5:45:26, and ran her marathon in 3:40:15.

Brockrville and Howard Shine

Ryan Brockerville continued his strong cross-country season by finishing fourth at the Pete Streilberg Open meet in Olympia, Washington on Saturday. Brockerville led his Simon Fraser University team to a third place finish with his 26:06 time over the 8k course.

In the women's 5k event Julia Howard, now running for the Valley Royals Club, finished third in 17:31.

Submitted by Ray Will

Royle Family Runs Chicago

Father and son Pat and Ian Royle finished the Chicago Marathon this morning. Ian ran a blistering 3:06:30 while Pat crossed in 4:22:08.

John Outerbridge also completed the race finishing in 4:27:06.

Atlantic Open X Country October 25

Our friends at Athletics New Brunswick invite one and all to participate in the Atlantic Open Cross Country Championships October 25 in Moncton. The AUS Championships will also take place that day.

Fewer, Pomeroy Full Tilt In Labrador

Emily Osmond, Pete Soucy, The Trapper, Paul Fewer, Laura Pomeroy

Paul Fewer was first in this morning's Trapline Marathon finishing in 3 hours 30 minutes while Laura Pomeroy was first for the ladies about 10 minutes later.

In the half marathon Pete Soucy ran 1:25 for the win and Emily Osmond was the first lady across in 1:59.

Conditions were ideal with the temperature ranging from 2-12 degrees , zero wind, not a cloud in the sky, and spectacular Labrador scenery. Organizers and volunteers put off an excellent event with a safe course, ample aid stations, and at the finish line all the traditional Labrador food you could eat including flummies, smoked salmon and arctic char! The day will be capped off with a steak dinner and awards reception this evening. Full results are HERE.

If an early fall marathon or half marathon is in your future the Trapline is surely the one for you.

Trapline Marathon Saturday

The Trapline Marathon in Labrador is this Saturday and includes half marathon and 10k distances. There are in total close to 120 runners competing in this first annual event.

Olympic rower Maxime Boilard was the guest speaker at tonight's pasta dinner in Goose Bay.

Phelan Racing Ironman Hawaii

Donna Phelan will compete in the Ironman World Championships at Kona, Hawaii this weekend.

Donna qualified with her 2nd place finish at Ironman China earlier this year.

X Country Festival Rescheduled

The Bowring Park Cross Country Festival originally scheduled for this weekend has been rescheduled to Saturday October 18.

Get Active For Autism October 26

The Autism Society Active For Autism Run & Walk is Sunday October 26 at Shamrock Farms behind the Health Science Center starting 10:30am.

Register at Shamrock Farms 6-8pm Friday October 24 or 9-10am on event day. Registration and pledge forms available HERE.

Jingle Bell Run November 16

The North Atlantic Jingle Bell Walk & Run For Arthritis is Sunday November 16 at 11:00am.

Help raise awareness and funds for much needed research, programs and services for the over 95,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador living with arthritis. Run or walk and afterwards enjoy brunch, prizes and live entertainment with the Kilkenny Krew.

Sunday Morning Mountain Bike Rides

The Instrumar Sunday Morning Mountain Bike rides have started up for the Fall.

Riders meet at Instrumar 39 Pippy Place for a decision on the route and leave 9:30am to drive to the ride starting location. If you come on your bike there is usually someone who can carry another bike and rider.

Rides are typically 1.5 to 2 hours long and all levels and abilities are welcome ... no one will get dropped. Come on out for some good dirty muddy fun!

Hash House Harriers Local Chapter

The St.John's Hash House Harriers will host their next run this Saturday October 11 at 2pm starting at the Fluvarium.

Hashing is a non-competitive running event where runners chase a trail laid by a lead runner called a hare. You don't know the trail in advance, and it can go through some occasionally rough terrain. Trails are typically 5 to 10K in length and are of varying difficulty. At the end runners gather for a beer and a few laughs.

The name Hash House refers to the restaurant in the boarding house used by the founders and has nothing to do with any substances of ill repute.

Fitzgerald Smokes Turkey Tea

Will Fitzgerald held the lead to win yesterday's Turkey Tea 10K in a personal best time of 32:23.

Christiane Martin was first for the ladies in 42:45.

Race results are HERE and pictures compliments of Paul Lahey are HERE.

Run For The Cure Sunday

The CIBC Run For The Cure is tomorrow Sunday October 5 starting 10am at the Legion on Quidi Vidi Lake.

You can register today from 10-4pm at the Running Room Churchill Square. Help find a cure for cancer.

Now That's A Crowd!

Registration for the 2009 Tokyo Marathon recently closed with more than 260,000 applications.

30,000 lucky runners will be selected by lottery.

A Little Facelift

With our 2nd birthday just around the corner, NL RUNNING has a new look ... a little easier on the eyes, and more space page width dedicated to news stories which is why we're here.

Hope you like it!

Goulding Quick At Toronto Half

Congratulations to Aaron Goulding on his swift running of the Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon last weekend in 1:24:16.

Register Tonight For Turkey Tea 10K

The Turkey Tea 10K is this Sunday ... register tonight from 6-9pm 6-8pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road.

Farewell Run For One Planet

See THESE kind words from our friends Matt and Stephanie as they leave our Province to continue their journey around North America.

The Run For One Planet will inspire 1 million positive actions for the environment and raise $1 million for a legacy fund while running daily marathons.

New Year's Eve Resolution Run

Register early for this year's 5K Resolution Run.

Run starts at the Running Room Churchill Square 5pm on December 31 and all participants get a stylish running jacket!

Click HERE for more details and to sign up.

Skoglund Runs Lake Tahoe

NL Runner Eric Skoglund who now resides in Labrador, ran the Lake Tahoe Half Marathon last weekend.

Eric climbed mountain roads to an elevation of 6500 feet to finish in 1:58:45 for 2nd place in his age group.