BNL Spin Class Registration Tuesday Night

See THIS POST on Spoke NL for information about pre-Christmas spin classes offered by Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador.

San Francisco Women's Marathon

Pictured left to right are Madonna Wadden (6:03:00), Nadine Adams (5:18:16) and Karen Mearow (5:23:59) at last weekend's Nike San Francisco Women's Marathon.

Nadine says "It was quite an experience to run this race . It is a fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma. I often ran next to survivors and those running in memory of loved ones. I thoroughly enjoyed myself every minute of the 5 hours. It was my first marathon and I had my best 5K, 10K, 16K, 21K and 32K. The scenery is stunning and the hills were a piece of cake. I certainly would do it again in a heartbeat."

MUN RUN 5K Pictures

Thanks to Selina Asgar for providing THESE PICTURES from last weekend's MUN RUN 5K.

Pomeroy Receives Ian Ash Memorial Award

Congratulations to Bill Pomeroy on receiving the 2009 Ian Ash Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to our running community.

Active For Autism Photos

Yet another web album compliments of Paul Lahey ... click HERE for shots from last weekend's Active For Autism run and walk.

Have You Seen This Sign?

This sign was swiped from a pole near the bottom of Signal Hill Road last Sunday shortly after the conclusion of the Cape To Cabot race.

These things are not cheap and as such C2C organizers are offering a reward (dozen beer or cash equivalent) to anyone that can locate and return the sign. Email billp@nl.rogers.com.

Fewer & Handrigan Top Notch In Niagara Falls

Colin Fewer ran a spectacular 1:07:41 for 6th place overall at Sunday's Niagara Falls Half Marathon. Not far behind was Grant Handrigan in 1:12:42 for 13th place overall.

Colin (30-34) and Grant (25-29) were 2nd and 6th in their respective age groups in an overall field of 615 runners.

MUN RUN 5K Results

Click HERE for results from last Saturday's MUN RUN 5K.

Get Active For Autism This Sunday

You can register this afternoon Friday October 23 or race morning Sunday October 25 for the 2009 Active For Autism Run & Walk.

MUN RUN 5K This Saturday

Don't forget the MUN RUN 5K is this Saturday October 24. Online registration is closed but you can still register in person at the Running Room Churchill Square until 8pm tonight Thursday October 22.

Brockerville 8th In Oregon

Ryan Brockerville of Marystown running for Simon Frazer University placed 8th at the Concordia Puma Cross Running Classic in Portland Oregon last Saturday.

There were 126 runners in the 4 mile race. Brockerville completed the wet and muddy course in 20:12 just 22 seconds out of first place. He was second for his team which placed 5th overall.

Grand Falls Run To Remember

UPDATE NOVEMBER 4 - THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED.

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Cape To Cabot Photos

Thanks to Paul Lahey for posting 3 huge albums from Sunday's C2C. Click to view Album 1, Album 2, and Album 3.

Ryan Runs Mountain Madness

Last Saturday Michael Ryan of Marystown ran the Mountain Madness 50K Trail Ultra in New Jersey.

Currently training for the November 1 NYC Marathon, Michael completed this challenging 50 kilometers in 7 hours 15 minutes to place 24th out of 101 starters.

Podium For Handrigan In Quebec

Congratulations to Grant Handrigan who ran to a second place overall finish (first in the 20-29 age group) in the Classique Du Parc La Fontaine 10K Quebec Provincial Championships on Sunday in Montreal.

Grant's time was 31:57.1.

Alyward & Tibbo Win Coleman's Half

Dean Alyward from Port aux Choix was first in Sunday's Coleman's Half Marathon in Corner Brook. Alyward led the field of 55 runners to the finish line in a time of 1:12:33.

First among the ladies was Elizabeth Tibbo from Gander in 1:34:41.

See all the results HERE.

Miller & Power Capture Cape To Cabot

Congratulations to Peter Power (1:18:56) and Janelle Miller (1:29:37) on their first place finishes at Sunday's Cape To Cabot 20k.

Full results are HERE.

Timex National Championships

Congratulations to our 4 representatives at today's Timex National 10K Championships in Toronto.

• Michael King 34:29.5 36/742 overall 21/111 men 25-29
• Peter Bazeley 34:46.2 37/742 overall 22/111 men 25-29
• Kate Vaughan 36:07.3 8/1192 overall 6/242 women 25-29
• Karen Stacey 39:15.4 20/1192 overall 9/242 women 25-29

Full results are HERE.

C2C Weekend Is Here

If you're one of the lucky 400 running tomorrow's Cape To Cabot 20K, don't forget to pick up your race kit today Saturday October 17 at the Running Room Churchill Square any time before 5pm.

Race starts at Cape Spear Sunday morning 8am.

Running Away In Chicago

Yet another out-of province event attracted a contingent of NL Runners.

At the Chicago Marathon this past Sunday Sharon Brophy ran 3:13:06, Janet Quick ran 3:22:12 and Paul Lahey (one of our regular photograph contributors) ran 3:44:06.

Turkey Tea 10K Results

Colin Fewer was first in last Sunday's Turkey Tea, completing the 10k course in 30:51. First lady across the line was Kate Vaughan in 35:05.

106 runners finished the race and full results are HERE.

Republic Of Doyle Needs Runners

The CBC Television production Republic Of Doyle is looking for 2 female & 10 male clean cut runners age 25-35 to play the role of RNC cadets. The gig is in St.John's Thursday Oct 22nd from 11am-3pm and the pay is $10.50 per hour.

If you are interested contact Danielle at 739-8313 or email rodcasting@gmail.com.

Coleman's Half In Corner Brook Sunday

The Coleman's Half Marathon is set to go this Sunday October 18 starting and finishing in front of the Greenwood Inn on West Street in Corner Brook.

Start time is 10am and you'll find all the details HERE.

More Running Away

The Royal Victoria Marathon ran in Vancouver Sunday with Lee Churchill from Corner Brook running 3:07:50 and Jeannie Pardy from Appleton running 3:30:08.

And closer to home, recently relocated Corey Ford from Gander ran his first half marathon in 1:49:33 at the Valley Harvest event in Nova Scotia while his young son Tyler ran his first 5K in under 25 minutes.

NL Runners In Steamtown

Congratulations to the NL Runners at the Steamtown Marathon in Scranton last weekend.

• Vaughan Paul 3:08:55
• Christiane Martin 3:28:07
• Rob Gamberg 3:43:51
• Guy Beazley 3:46:13
• John Mitchell 4:26:57
  

Turkey Tea Pictures

The course was fast at Sunday's Turkey Tea 10K with many PB's ... check back tomorrow for results, and in the meantime have a look at some pictures HERE compliments of Selina Asgar.

Trapline Race Results From Labrador

The 2nd Annual Trapline Marathon ran in Labrador Saturday along with a half marathon and 10K.

Pierre Rousseau was first among 17 runners winning the marathon in 3:01:58, while Bill Collins won the half in 1:30:26, first of 40. The 10k had 109 finishers and the title went to Sunil Pradhan in 41:11.

Full results are HERE.

Toronto Waterfront Results

Thanks to Ron Earles for compiling results for many of the NL Runners at last week's Toronto Waterfront Marathon and Half Marathon. For marathon finishers click the following links:

• St.John's
• Mount Pearl
• Bay Roberts
• Paradise
• Torbay
• Pouch Cove
  

And for half marathon finishers click the following:

• St.John's
• St.John's (2)
• Mount Pearl
• Mount Pearl (2)
• Gander
• Happy Valley - Goose Bay
  

Pictured is Kenneth Mungara who ran the fastest marathon ever on Canadian soil in 2:08:32. And congrats to Lisa Dobbin, Mary Walsh and Nelson Sheppard on their Boston Qualifiers!

Active For Autism Run & Walk October 25

click to enlarge ... and you'll find entry form and pledge sheet HERE

Ian Ash Memorial Award

In his honor and memory, the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador in conjunction with Athletics NorthEAST introduces the annual Ian Ash Memorial Award.

This award is to be "presented to an individual who has given selflessly to the sport of running and through it to the community at large - as did Ian."

Nominations are invited for any individual whom you feel is deserving of this award. Please submit nominees to john.ryan@mi.mun.ca by October 15 along with a brief resume of the nominee. A committee chaired by John Ryan and including Joe Dunford, Ed Durnford and Ginny Ryan will choose the winner. The recipient will be announced at the Active For Autism Run scheduled for October 25.

Turkey Tea 10K This Sunday

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32 Spots In The Pool

With the addition of extra pool time and more coaching resources, the Rocky Island Masters Swim Club has room for 32 new members.

Sign up in person only, first come first served tomorrow night Tuesday October 6 from 7-9pm at Field House. Form and more info available HERE.

Jingle Bell Walk & Run For Arthritis

The Arthritis Society's annual Jingle Bell Run is set to go on Sunday November 22. Chose from a 1 mile or 5k run or walk.

The St.John's event will feature prizes, lunch and entertainment from Kilkenny Krew. There will also be events in Corner Brook and Bay d'Espoir.

Registration and more information is available HERE or by calling 579.8190.

Delaney Off To Good Start

Liam Delaney is well into his first season through his athletic scholarship at Thousand Island Secondary School in Ontario. See his race report below:

Just wanted to update you on my past 3 races ... finished 17th out of 250 overall in the Senior Varsity Boys race at the Guilderland Invitational in New York 3 weeks ago, capturing 4th place for the Thousand Islands Team on the 4.5km course.

27th out of 350 runners at the Trinity Harrier Invitational in Port Hope 2 weeks ago finishing 5th for the Pirates team on the hilly 7km course. The Pirates won the Bear Trophy for the 8th time in a row.

Finished 7th out of 110 at the Limestone Invitational in Kingston competing against the national champion Tristen Woodfine with a second place finish for the Pirates X-C team on the 7.5km course!

Masters Swim Club Space Limited

Further to our EARLIER POST please note that space is limited for new members in the Rocky Island Masters Swim club.

If you plan to try for a spot, note that it will be FIRST COME FIRST SERVED next Tuesday October 6 from 7-9pm at Field House.

Marathon & Half Marathon Results Posted

For results from last Sunday's Provincial Marathon click HERE and for the Nautilus Half Marathon click HERE.

Take A Kid Mountain Biking This Sunday

Mix it up this Sunday October 4 by taking part in Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day. Several distances and skill levels to choose from.

Meet on the GEO Center parking lot on Signal Hill Road for a 10am departure. No charge or membership required and there will be snacks and refreshments following the ride.

Forecast calls for sunshine and 10 degrees so DRESS WARMLY!