Rock and Roll In Arizona

Brian Walsh is heading to Phoenix for the Rock & Roll Marathon on January 18.

If any other NL RUNNERS are participating please leave a comment or email admin@nlrunning.com.

Try Yoga For Athletes

Downward Dog Yoga will be offering an Athletes Yoga class in the new year on either Monday or Wednesday evenings starting January 5. Visit HERE for more information.

Cold Day Hot Tub

The Nautilus Running Club burned off some turkey with their annual Boxing Day 10-miler.

After the run a few enjoyed a cold drink and a hot tub.

Boxing Day Fun Run Pics

Runners gathered at the gates to Bowring Park Boxing Day morning for the 34th Annual 4K Fun Run.

Click HERE for a bunch of pictures compliments of Paul Lahey.

Still Room In Resolution Run

Join the almost 400 others who have signed up for the New Year's Eve Resolution Run.

5K run starts 5pm December 31 from the Running Room Churchill Square.

ONLINE REGISTRATION closes midnight this Saturday.

Boxing Day Fun Run Tradition

This week's Boxing Day Fun Run in Bowring Park will be the 34th annual, started by Ben Dunne, Mike Boyle and one other in 1974.

The Cold Is Here

Even though we may see plus 7 degrees on Monday, the past couple of days have been a taste of what we can likely expect over the next few months.

Dress in layers but avoid overdressing, wear reflective clothing, and remember to hydrate.

Read more HERE.

Cool Refreshing Dip

Anyone who has done the Oliver's Pond Sprint may recognize this view ... and yes that is Ann Marie enjoying her daily dip.

If you have a Polar Bear Dip planned over the Holidays and would like a little conditioning, feel free to jump right in.

BNL Spinning Expands In New Year

Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador is expanding their spin program in 2009 with the usual Spin Classes and the addition of a Core Strength & Flexibility Class as well as an Ironman/Triathlon 90 Minute Ride.

Sessions start week of January 5 and are offered various evenings at various Nubodys locations ... schedule is HERE.

Non-members can join BNL and sign up for available classes in person this Friday December 19 6-8pm in the Community Room at Sobeys Topsail Road (next to the Village Mall).

Carbonear Sprint Set For July 19

The Town of Carbonear has announced July 19 2009 as the date for their hugely popular Carbonear Sprint Triathlon.

Nestled on the calendar neatly between the Mews 8K and the Tely 10 this is an excellent entry level event for beginner triathletes while challenging and enjoyable for all.

Inn of Olde Pictures

With unseasonably warm temperatures, about 75 people shared a short run and a few laughs at the Nautilus Christmas Dash to the Quidi Vidi Inn Of Olde last Friday.

Coombs Runs Jamaica Mon'

Brad Coombs ran the Reggae Marathon in Jamaica last week in a time of 6:03:48.

Brad ran in honor of his uncle who suffered with a severe form of arthritis called Ankylosing Spondilitis.

Keeping Up With The Jones

Shiny new sleek and compact GPS devices will be found under trees in many livingrooms in a couple of weeks. But note that "official" course distances are still determined with the trusty Jones Counter.

See THIS POST from our friends in Corner Brook for a little insight into course measurement.

Thanks Bill Pomeroy for providing the story.

Butler Running Away For Hope

Julie Butler is heading to Florida to run the Disney Marathon on January 11.

Julie has dubbed this journey her own "Marathon Of Hope" in memory of her mother's passing in 1997 after an 8 year battle with cancer.

She is blogging her progress and raising funds for the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation on her website HERE.

KONA On NBC Tomorrow

The Ironman World Championship from Kona Hawaii will be broadcast on NBC tomorrow Saturday December 13 from 4-5:30pm NST.

Nautilus Christmas Dash Friday Night

Don't forget the Nautilus Christmas Dash to the Quidi Vidi Inn Of Olde is tomorrow night Friday 5:30pm from the Aquarena.

First Place Age Group Finish For Ryan

Denis Ryan of Marystown captured 1st place M20-29 in the BC Lower Mainland Cross Country Series.

In the final race of the series last week, Denis covered the wet and muddy 10K course in Jerico Park, Vancouver in 38:32.

Stone Heats Up California Marathon

Darren Stone turned in a spectacular time at the California International Marathon last Sunday. His fast time of 2:47:51 gave him 92nd place out of nearly 6000 runners and 7th place in the M40-44 age group. Congratulations Darren!

Story From The Corner Brook Running Club. Photo from the Western Star.

2009 Road Race Calendar Preview

Here's a sneak peek at the road race calendar for next year. Note that all events and dates are tentative pending approval at next week's NLAA AGM:

• Apr 26 - Mundy Pond 5K
• May 3 - Burton's Pond 5K
• May 17 - Harbour Front 10K
• May 30 - Garnish 10K
• Jun 7 - Mercury 15K (no marathon ... just the 15K)
  
• Jun 20 - Molson Lite 10K
• Jul 1 - Hbc Run For Canada 10K
  
• Jul 12 - Mews 8K
• Jul 26 - Tely 10
• Aug 2 - Commander Gander 5K/10K
  
• Aug 16 - Quidi Vidi 5K
• Aug 23 - Bell Island Blast 15K (NEW)
• Sep 13 - Provincial 5K
• Sep 20 - Blueberry 10K
• Sep 27 - Marathon/Half Marathon
• Oct 10 - Labrador Trapline Marathon
• Oct 11 - Turkey Tea 10K
• Oct 18 - Cape To Cabot 20K

All races are listed at events.nlrunning.com along with some popular cross training and out of province events.

PB For Butt In Georgia

Don Butt ran a personal best 27:31 this morning at the Reindeer 5k in Macon Georgia, good for 3rd in his age group.

Another Half For O'Neill

Running her third half this year, Noreen O'Neill finished 2nd in her age group at the Dubai Creek Striders Half Marathon yesterday in 1:50:38.

Boxing Day Fun Run

Again this year the New World Running Club will hold a Boxing Day 2k & 4k Fun Run in Bowring Park in support of the food bank.

Register on the West Gate parking lot 10am Friday December 26 for a 10:30am start ... $2 and/or a non-perishable food item.

Re-Live The Marathon Of Hope

A documentary is in the works re-creating Terry Fox's 1980 journey from St.John's to Thunder Bay Ontario.

If you can free up some time next year between April and September, and can manage to run a marathon a day, then you could be one of 12 runners selected for this historic undertaking.

More details HERE.

Santa Shuffle This Saturday

The Salvation Army Santa Shuffle 5k run and 1k walk is this Saturday December 6 starting 10am from MUN Hatcher House.

Online registration is closed but you can still register in person at the Running Room Churchill Square until 9pm Friday and at Hatcher House from 8:30am race day.

NLAA 2009 Membership

The NLAA Membership Form for 2009 is now available HERE. Beat the rush ... renew early!

2009 Miquelon 25K Date Set

The 2009 Miquelon 25K is set for Saturday June 27. HERE is some stuff from prior years ... more information and registration forms to follow.

Virtual Squid Jiggers Trail Run

Our friends from away Tony Brathwaite and David McConkey have started a virtual trail run to raise funds for the Change Islands Youth Association. Following description is from their Facebook Event:

"The Virtual Squid Jigger's Trail Run/Walk/Hike 6K is in support of youth living in Change Islands, Newfoundland. You are encouraged to participate by doing a run/walk/hike of 6K distance anytime/anywhere and making a pledge payable to the Change Islands Youth Association Inc. Once you run 6K, your donation will move us further around the Squid Jiggers Loop at a rate of $3.33 per 10 meters. Don't worry ... you do the 6K and donate ... we will do the math and move us along the trail."

Email your pledge (any amount) along with a brief summary of your run to David at sunshyne@nexicom.net. He will provide a mailing address for your cheque.