Rocky Island Swim Club

The Rocky Island Masters Swim Club is expanding with the addition of extra weekly swim sessions and extra coaching.

Current members can renew for the season this Thursday October 1 from 7-9pm at Field House. And if you're interested in joining, new members are welcome to sign up next Tuesday October 6 also at Field House from 7-9pm.

UPDATE: Note that space is limited so it will be FIRST COME FIRST SERVED for new members.

If you have a functional freestyle stroke, you're able to swim 500 meters in 20 minutes, and you're looking to improve your speed, technique, and/or endurance then this club is for you. It's a great deal at just $60 for the year. Space is limited and has sold out the past 3 years so come by early if you want in.

Membership application form and the latest swim club newsletter are available HERE.

More Marathon Pictures

Another set of pictures compliments of Meleta Collins is posted HERE. And after completing the half marathon our regular contributor Paul Lahey went out on the marathon course and shot THESE PICS.

Note that there was a time recording error on the finish line but the NLAA is working diligently to correct it and final results will be posted ASAP.

Marathon & Half Marathon Pictures

Yesterday's Provincial Marathon and Nautilus Half Marathon saw IDEAL conditions with no wind, cool temperatures and lots of sunshine. Many thanks to Selina Asgar for capturing the day with loads of pictures which you will find in her public web albums HERE.

Ed Durnford won the marathon in 2:54:08. Sherri Lynn Burden was first for the ladies in 3:37:04.

Pete Soucy was first in the half marathon in 1:22:07 while Karen Stacey clinched first ladies spot in 1:24:34.

Full results will soon be posted.

Motorists & Cyclists - Can They Co-Exist?

CBC Radio Noon Crosstalk this coming Monday September 28 will deal with the issue of motorists and cyclists "getting along" together on our roads.

If you have an opinion you'd like to share please call in for a live discussion between 12:30 and 1:30pm on Monday ... 722-7111 or 1-800-563-8255.

Provincial Marathon & Half Marathon This Sunday

You can register for this Sunday's Provincial Marathon & Half Marathon tonight Thursday September 24 from 6-8:30pm and Saturday from 1-4pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road.

Coleman's Half Marathon October 18

Coleman's Half Marathon (formerly know as Bob's Half Marathon) is set for Sunday October 18 in Corner Brook.

For more information see the Corner Brook Running Club blog post HERE.

MUN RUN 5K October 24

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Marathon & Half Marathon This Weekend

The Provincial Marathon & Half Marathon are this Sunday September 27 starting 7:30am at the Reid Center in Mount Pearl. Late registration is available at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road Thursday from 6-8:30pm and Saturday from 1-4pm.

If you're not running please consider volunteering for a couple of hours ... it's a great way to see the race while supporting the running community! If you can help out drop a line to smitty@nlrunning.com.

Great First Season For G.I.R.L's

Congratulations to the girls and volunteers in the G.I.R.L's Run Club for completing the 13 week training program which prepared them for the Provincial 5km race held earlier this month.

"Way to go! We had tons of fun sharing our love of running and we made a lot of new friends."

The G.I.R.L's Run Club would also like to thank everyone who contributed to making this program a success.

Power & Burden Win Blueberry 10K

115 runners took part in yesterday's Blueberry Harvest 10K in Harbour Grace with Peter Power capturing first place in 34 minutes 57 seconds. First in the ladies was Sheri-Lynn Burden in 42:35.

Full results are available HERE.

Volunteers Needed Next 3 Saturdays

The NLAA is hosting the 17th Annual Cross-Country Running Series For Schools Saturday September 19 at the old Provincial Recreation Center (Torbay Road by the airport). Meets two and three are to follow on September 26 and October 3, and volunteers are desperately needed for ALL THREE SATURDAYS!

If you can help out for the morning at either or all of these events, or even for a couple of hours, please contact George Stanoev at athletics@nlaa.ca or by phone 576-1303.

Turkey Tea 10K October 11

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Corner Brook Furnace Man 15K This Sunday

The Furnace Man 15k is this Sunday September 20 in Corner Brook starting 10am at 39 Main Street. Register on site race morning from 9-9:45am. Click the map on the right for a look at the course.

Great prizes including New Balance shoes for the top 3 male and female finishers, plus watches for the top masters!

If you're not running and can help out please drop a line to mcoyne@swgc.mun.ca.

King Wins Provincial 5K

Congratulations to Michael King on his victory at Sunday's Provincial 5K road race with a time of 16:24. First for the ladies was Kate Vaughan in 17:28.

Click HERE for a look at Paul Lahey's web album from the race. Full results are HERE.

Boston Marathon Registration Open

Registrations are now being accepted for the 114th running of the Boston Marathon on April 19, 2010.

Visit baa.org.

Provincial 5K This Sunday - Blueberry 10K Next Sunday

The Provincial 5K road race is this Sunday September 13 starting 9am at the Mews Center Mundy Pond Road. Register on site before the race starting 8am.

And next Sunday September 20 will see the 26th annual running of the Blueberry Harvest 10k in Harbour Grace. Registration is Thursday September 17 from 7-9pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road.

10th Season For Downward Dog Yoga

Downward Dog Yoga is offering 2 classes of "Athletes Yoga" on Monday evenings starting September 14.

Pre-register for either the 6pm or 7:30pm class by contacting margot@ddogyoga.com.

Survey For Female Runners

McGill University is conducting research on the eating habits, physical activity levels, body composition and health of Canadian women runners who participate in organized running races of at least 10 km in distance.

If you would like to contribute visit irunwomen.ca.

Delaney Off To Ontario On Scholarship

Liam Delaney was scouted while away at Legion Nationals and has accepted an athletic scholarship at Thousand Island Secondary School in Ontario.

Liam says "I intend to keep NL Running posted on my results as I carry out my training and competing up away. My Coach Art Meaney has been a huge factor in making this happen, he has trained me for the past 2 years and made me the runner I am now. I have also had an immense amount of support from my Mom and Dad and 2 younger brothers, not to mention my Grandparents and countless other close friends! I am very thankful for that!"

Cape To Cabot Television Special

Tune in to NTV this Sunday September 6 at 1:30pm 2pm NST (Newfoundland Time) for a 30 minute television special on the Cape To Cabot 20K road race.

Marathon & Half Marathon Early Bird

Early Bird registration for the September 27 Nautilus Marathon & Half Marathon ends tomorrow Friday September 4.

Simply print off and complete the registration form HERE and pop it in the mail.