Vaughan 12th At National X-Country

Kate Vaughan ran 26:55 over 7k at the National Cross Country Championships in Guelph on Saturday claiming 12th place in the Senior Women's race.

Colin Fewer was 22nd in the Senior Men's 10K in 32:57, Grant Handrigan was 63rd in 35:00, and Michael King ran 36:15 for 76th place. Unfortunately Patrick O'Grady lost a shoe off the start and was unable to finish.

Liam Delaney ran the 8k Junior Men's and finished in 30:10 for 146th place.

NLAA Road Race Rankings

The 2008 rankings for both the NLAA Timex Series and Toyota Plaza Championship Series are now posted HERE.

Podium For O'Neill In Abu Dhabi

Noreen O'Neill was 1st Place Masters Woman at a half marathon in Abu Dhabi last weekend. She ran the 21.1k in 2:06:26.

Stephanie Hodge In Runner's World

NL Runner Stephanie Hodge offers a few RUNNING TIPS in this month's Runner's World magazine.

Stephanie is pictured here winning the 2004 Nautilus Provincial Marathon in 2:58:22.

Thanks Eugene Noble for the story.

Nautilus Inn of Olde Christmas Dash

It's almost that time again! The Nautilus Running Club invites all NL Runners to join them for a run, a beer, and a chat on Friday December 12 at 5:30pm.

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

Tuck a few bucks in your sock for drinks and a taxi home.

2010 Olympic Torch Relay

Leading up to the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games, the Olympic Torch Relay will cross Canada hitting 41 communities in Newfoundland & Labrador early November 2009. Read more HERE.

You can apply to be a torch bearer through RBC HERE and through Coca-Cola HERE.

Hypothermic Half Sold Out

The Hypothermic Half Marathon set for February 1 is sold out. But there's still lots of room for VOLUNTEERS!

Nautilus Runners Of The Year

Last night at the Nautilus Running Club AGM Karen Stacey and Tony Young were selected as the Nautilus Runners Of The Year for 2008.

Recipients are selected based on race performances, participation, and overall commitment to the club and the sport.

Happy Birthday NL RUNNING

2 years and 745 posts later, NL RUNNING celebrates another birthday.

Thanks to our almost 300 email subscribers & 150 daily visitors, and to our contributors for their stories and comments.

Peter Lewis Paintings

With a couple of Tely 10 titles under his belt and perhaps more top 10 finishes than anyone, Peter Lewis spends a lot of time training ... and teaching ... and painting!

Read the story on page B2 in today's Telegram and visit his exhibit at the Masonic Temple Cathedral Street this Sunday November 23 between 10am and 4pm.

Hypothermic Half February 1

The Running Room Hypothermic Half Marathon is set for Sunday February 1 2009 at 8am with early bird registration by December 31. Participants get a hat and glove set, and a wicked post race brunch.

Registration is capped and is already 75% full so CLICK HERE to sign up now.

Boston Offers 1 Minute 59 Seconds Grace

Boston Qualifying Times offer 59 seconds grace for anyone applying online. But apparently if you apply on paper the grace margin is increased to 1 minute and 59 seconds!

After several unsuccessful attempts to hit the 35-39 qualifying time of 3 hours 15 minutes, Jennifer McCreath was informed today that a 3:16:59 run in July will be accepted as a qualifier.

So if you are less than 2 minutes off your qualifying time get the pen out and apply in writing!

Joints In Motion Destinations

The Arthritis Society has announced its Joints In Motion Destinations for next year including Australia, Italy, California, Costa Rica and Barbados.

There will be an information session in St. John’s on November 25 at 78 O’Leary Avenue from 7-9pm. Contact Mark at 579.8190 (toll free 1.800.321.1433) or email mchurchill@nl.arthritis.ca for more info and to confirm your seat at the session.

Ski Swap This Weekend

The Avalon Nordic Ski Club is presenting a ski swap and sale at the Outfitters Outdoor Store this weekend November 22 & 23.

This is a great opportunity to get some good used equipment or to sell the stuff you've outgrown. A percentage of sales is donated back to the ski club.

Club members will be present to offer equipment advice and information about membership and programs.

Fewer & O'Grady Going To Nationals

ANE's Colin Fewer finished 9th at the Ontario Cross Country Championship in Toronto on Sunday. He covered the muddy and windy 10k course in 35:29.

MUN XC Runner Patrick O'Grady was 16th in the Junior Race, running 32:21 on the 8k route.

Both runners are headed to the Canadian National Cross Country Championship in Guelph on 29 November.

Submitted by Art Meaney.

PB For Poole In Texas

Congrats to Tony Poole on running a personal best 3:27:15 marathon in San Antonio yesterday.

Santa Shuffle Saturday December 6

The Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk for the Salvation Army is Saturday December 6. Run is 5k and walk is 1k with both starting 10am at MUN Hatcher House.

Registration and more info available HERE.

Ryan Leading BC X-Country Series

Denis Ryan from Marystown was the winner of the Open Cross Country Race held on Remembrance Day in Vancouver's Stanley Park. Denis covered the 8K course in 28:33 - good for a PR.

This race is part of the BC Lower Mainland Cross Country Series which is a series of 8 cross country races held from Sept to December. Athletes are scored on the best five races in the series. Denis is currently in 1st place for his age group after 6 races.

Richmond Results

Congratulations to the gang that ran the Richmond Marathon and Half yesterday.

Finishing the full were Joan Hartery 3:53:05, Yvonne Martin 3:53:51, Bas Kavanagh 4:00:07, Holly Grant 4:00:50, Blaine Pearce 4:03:53, Weldon Chafe 4:10:34, Sherry Grewal 4:22:24, Geoff Budden 4:28:50 and Ann Chafe 4:41:05. Will Small completed the half in 1:46:47.

C2C New Landscape

Paul Lahey captured this image of how the Cape To Cabot start may look next year now that we are a "have" province and Ontario is a "have not".

Corner Brook Tri Returning?

Good sources are indicating that the traditional Corner Brook Triathlon will return in 2009.

With a long history including almost 10 years as an ITU event, this Olympic distance race was off the calendar for the last 2 years in favor of the now defunct 70.3 Ironman Newfoundland.

Stay tuned for confirmation and details.

Jingle Bell Run Sunday

Don't forget that the Jingle Bell Walk and Run For Arthritis is this Sunday November 16.

Another Stage For Ann Marie

Local runner, triathlete, mountain climber, and host of the annual Oliver's Pond Sprint Ann Marie Lane can be seen running around the stage at the Arts & Culture Center in St.John's this week.

She has a role in the production "South Pacific" which runs until November 15.

Hartery and Delaney Run South Africa

One week after Cape to Cabot, Joan Hartery (1:57:23) and Steve Delaney (2:03:05) tackled another hilly run.

The Grape Run is a half marathon jaunt through the Constantia Vineyards near Cape Town, South Africa.

Good Luck Tony In Texas

Good luck to Tony Poole who's off to Texas for the Rock n' Roll San Antonio Marathon this Sunday November 16.

Richmond Marathon This Weekend

Good luck to the NL Runners heading to Virginia for the Richmond Marathon and Half Marathon this weekend.

Holly Grant, Ann Chafe, Sherry Grewal, Joan Hartery, Blaine Pearce, Weldon Chafe, Geoff Budden, Ken Reid, Yvonne Martin and Bas Kavanagh are signed up for the full while Will Small will tackle the half.

Brockerville Third In Washington

At the regional NAIA qualifying cross country meet at the University of Washington Ryan Brockerville finished third over the muddy 8k course with a time of 25 minutes 41 seconds. Brockerville's Simon Fraser University team finished second in the event.

Submitted by Ray Will

Jingle Bell Run Sunday Coming

Further to our PREVIOUS POST, the Jingle Bell Run is this Sunday November 16.

70.3 World Championship Results

Congratulations to the NL Runners at yesterday's Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Florida.

Finishing the 1.9k swim, 90k bike ride and 21.1k run were Andre Engelbrecht (5:15:44), Keith Holden (5:30:39), Jim Gosse (5:38:23), Kim Larouche (5:31:56), Kevin Flynn (5:47:42) and Rebecca Long (5:49:44).

Detailed results including split times can be searched HERE.

St.John's Tri Bike Course Re-Paved

The St.John's Triathlon will feature a much improved bike course in 2009 with sights like this one a thing of the past. Most of Bennett's Road and Old Broad Cove Road as well as sections of Portugal Cove Road have been completely re-surfaced.

Online registration for the 25th Annual Event will open early in the new year.

Cape To Cabot Finisher Certificates

Finisher certificates for last month's Cape To Cabot 20k are now available for download. First look HERE to confirm your placing, then go HERE to download your certificate.

Also THIS COLUMN by Harold Walters gives one spectator's perspective on the race (thanks to Nelson Sheppard for submitting).

BNL AGM Thursday Night

The Annual General Meeting for Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador is 7pm this Thursday November 6th at the Mount Pearl soccer hut in the Smallwood Rec Plex off Smallwood Drive.

Voting positions up for nomination include President and VP Road. Also seeking representatives for the West Coast, Central and Labrador regions, and a Mountain Bike Committee.

New York Results

Congrats to all our runners who finished yesterday's New York Marathon: John Adams (3:10:38), Sharon Brophy (3:13:39), Peter Gammon (3:15:13), Janet Quick (3:16:20) , Noreen Neary (3:23:33), Michael Ryan (3:50:35), Amy Lee (3:56:36), Paul Lahey (4:49:11), Catherine Hicks (5:51:36) and Madonna Wadden (6:04:36).

Clocks Back Tonight

With clocks falling back 1 hour tonight most weekday runs will now be in darkness.

Be sure to wear reflective clothing, a safety vest, flashing lights, or all three!