New Board For Bicycle NL

The AGM for BNL was last night

To meet the new Board and see the Annual Reports visit HERE.

BNL & TriNL AGMs This Week

Bicycle Newfoundland & Labrador is holding its Annual General Meeting tomorrow night Wednesday January 27 starting 7pm at the Soccer Hut on Arena Road in Mount Pearl.

And the AGM for Triathlon Newfoundland & Labrador is this Saturday January 30 from 4-5pm in the 6th Floor Board Room of Atlantic Place 215 Water Street.

All are welcome at either or both of these meetings to offer input into these Provincial Sport Organizations.

A Cool Grand $$ For Haiti

Thanks to the 70 runners who ran a few calm, cool miles together this weekend and raised $1,015 for the relief effort in Haiti.

A donation in the name of the Nautilus Running Club & Friends has been made to the Canadian Red Cross.

Read more HERE.

Valentine's Day Fun Run

Sunday Ski Loppet Canceled

The Subaru Ski Loppet scheduled for this Sunday at Butterpot Park has been canceled due to lack of snow.

Run For Haiti Tonight

Join in with Nautilus 5:30pm tonight in a run to raise funds for relief in Haiti. And if you can't make it tonight how about tomorrow at 2pm?

Leaving from the Aquarena lower level entrance ... more details HERE.

Note that if your donation will be by cheque, please make it payable to the "Canadian Red Cross".

Ski Butterpot Park This Sunday

UPDATE FRIDAY JAN.22 - EVENT CANCELED - NOT ENOUGH SNOW!

It's Snowing! This Sunday January 24 let your sneakers dry out and dig out those skis for the Capital Subaru Loppet.

Starting 11am at Butterpot Park this fun ski event includes distances for all ages and abilities. REGISTER ONLINE before 7pm Friday.

For more info contact Caroline at c_j_mcilroy@hotmail.com.

Runway Running Club Haiti Fundraiser

The Runway Running Club in Gander will be raising funds for Haiti on Sunday from 1-3pm. Drop by the Gander Community Center, walk or run any distance, and make a donation of your choice.

Read more HERE.

Run "Any Distance" For Haiti

Further to our PREVIOUS POST note that the Nautilus Friday night run is typically 11k or so around Quidi Vidi Lake, but many runners only go as far as the top of the Lake return for about 7k. Saturday is a 10 mile route with many options to turn off for a shorter distance.

So you can support the Haiti relief effort with a run distance of your choice.

Run For Haiti Next Weekend

Next Friday and Saturday Nautilus will host runs to raise funds for the relief effort in Haiti.

Take a $10 bill or a cheque with you and join us for a run Friday January 22 5:30pm, and/or Saturday January 23 2pm from the lower level lobby at The Aquarena.

To give everyone an opportunity to contribute, money will be collected at 4 times:

• 5:15pm Friday at The Aquarena
• 7:00pm Friday at Bitters Pub
• 1:45pm Saturday at the Aquarena
• 4:00pm Saturday at Bitters Pub

All funds raised will be donated through the Canadian Red Cross.

TriNL & BNL Annual Meetings Coming Up

The Annual General Meetings for both Bicycle NL and Triathlon NL are coming up on January 27 and January 30 respectively.

This is your opportunity to influence the policies and activities of either or both of these organizations.

More info HERE & HERE.

Disney Marathon Results

Last Sunday in Florida saw -2C at the start with 30kph wind gusts for the 20,000 runners at the Disney Marathon. Here's how our field of NL Runners fared:

• Laura Pomeroy 3:28:58 (1st in her age group for Canadian runners!)
• Kevin Fagan 3:35;34
• Yvonne Martin 3:46:27
• Kim Maher 4:02:14
• Marie Baggs 4:08:56
• Trina Molloy 4:14:44
• Sharon Trainor 4:23:36
• Rosemary (Doot) James 5:04:32
• Betty Gill 5:20:09
• Patsy Yetman 5:38:37
• Eileen Collingwood 6:47:57
• Brenda Kitchen 6:59:32
  

If we've missed anyone please add their results in the "Comments" below.

Kitchen Leading By Following

Brenda Kitchen is one of two trainers in Florida this weekend with the Canadian Joints in Motion team ... 32 athletes tackling the Disney Half Marathon, Marathon, or both (The Goofy). They have raised over $127,000 for arthritis research, programs and services.

Brenda's role as leader is to follow along with all team members in each event, helping them make it across the finish line.

Other NL Runners on the team are Kellie Stares and Sean Bailey.

Goofy Girls Update

The first leg of the Goofy Challenge ran this morning in Florida's wind, hail and ZERO degrees Celsius. The lady's half marathon times are shown below as they await tomorrow's full marathon:

• Laura Pomeroy - 1:37:25
• Betty Gill - 2:43:14
• Doot James - 2:43:18
• Patsy Yetman - 2:44:35
• Eileen Collingwood - 2:45:27
• Brenda Kitchen - 3:22:59

New Executive For CBRC

The Corner Brook Running Club has elected its new executive for 2010, and offers excellent value for members with a $5 discount on all race registrations. Only $10 to join ... what a deal!

More info HERE.

Triathlon Community Coaching Course

Hone your triathlon skills and knowledge by taking part in the TriNL / TriCan Community Coaching Course January 29/30. More info HERE.

Last Day for Paradise Tri Discount

Today is the last day for the discounted Paradise Triathlon registration.

Join the 87 other athletes that saved $10 and REGISTER NOW.

Ryan Interview Now Available

The Michael Ryan interview about his endurance run in India is now available ... click HERE to listen to the CBC Radio Noon podcast.

Mix It Up With A Wednesday Evening Ski

...not tonight but starting next Wednesday January 13 ... if we get snow by then! Click to enlarge ...

Goofy Challenge 39.3 Miles This Weekend

There will be a fine crew of NL Runners heading to Florida over the next few days for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Among those running the marathon are:

• Sharon Trainor (first marathon!)
• Marie Baggs (20th marathon!)
• Yvonne Martin
• Kevin Fagan
  

And tackling the Goofy Challenge which is the half marathon on Saturday AND the marathon on Sunday are:

• Elizabeth (Doot) James
• Betty Gill
• Patsy Yetman
• Laura Pomeroy
• Brenda Kitchen
• Eileen Collingwood

Ryan Interview On CBC Radio

Late notice but today's CBC Radio Noon show features an interview with Michael Ryan on his recent endurance race in India. Will post a link to the podcast as soon as it's available.

NL Bloggers Choice Awards

NL RUNNING is among the 24 finalists in the 1st Annual NL Bloggers Choice Awards.

If you want to vote click HERE and type "NL RUNNING" in the "Leave A Comment" box.

Ryan Second In Thar Desert Endurance Race

Michael Ryan has placed 2nd overall in the Rajasthan Thar Desert Endurance Run which took place in India from Dec 25 -29! Michael ran 5 marathons in 5 days through desert sands, salt flats and crowded streets of the Thar Desert Region of India, often in temperatures reaching 30 degrees.

His times for the various legs of the endurance run are as follows:

• Day 1: Pokhran - Pokhran Salt Flats 42km - 4hrs 10mins
• Day 2: Pokhran - D-Day aka Dunes Day 42km - 6hrs 19mins
• Day 3: Pokhran - Phalodi: MIxed Terrain Salt Flats and Highway 42km - 4hrs 44mins
• Day 4: Phalodi-Osiyan Highway/Villages 42km - 4hrs 21mins
• Day 5: Osiyan-Rohet Garh Highway/Villages in Heavy Traffic 42km - 4hrs 33mins

Total time 24 hours 7 minutes.

Paradise Triathlon Registration Open

See THIS POST for registration information for the June 27 Paradise Sprint Triathlon.

A Toast On Signal Hill

A hearty bunch of NL Runners kicked off 2010 with an early morning 9-mile run including a champagne toast at Cabot Tower! The good forecast for the next few days should see many resolutions get off to a great start.

Renew Your TriNL Membership Online

Triathlon Newfoundland & Labrador has implemented online membership registration for 2010.

Visit their MEMBERSHIP page to get a jump on the season and join up now!