Generous Repeat Offer From Boston Steve

Our friend in Boston Steve Paone is again this year offering free accommodations for 2 NL Runners planning to run the April 19 Boston Marathon.

Steve has run 23 Boston Marathons, has visited our province several times, ran the Tely in 2003, and has returned many-fold the Newfoundland hospitality he's enjoyed over the years.

If you're running Boston this year and need a place to stay, email stevepaone@aol.com or phone 978.203.0256.

Forecast Looking Good For Friday

The weather man says overcast and 11 degrees for this Friday, so it could be a "shorts" day for the Tely 10 Good Friday Practice Run.

In addition to the hundreds expected on the 10-mile jaunt from Paradise to Bannerman Park, there will be a few leaving Bannerman at 7:30am to tackle an out and back 20-miler.

Note that this is an unsanctioned, unorganized event ... you're on your own.

Third Of Seven Ultras For Ryan

Running his 3rd ultra marathon in as many months, Michael Ryan placed 7th overall in the Queens 50K on Sunday with a time of 4 hours 45 minutes.

The Queens 50K is the 2nd of 7 races in the New York Ultra Running Grand Prix Series. Michael plans on running all seven ultras in the series.

Joints In Motion Info Session

Vancouver? Nepal? Athens? Cayman Island? Disney? Any of these destinations interest you?

The Arthritis Society is holding an information session to discuss upcoming Joints In Motion events this Thursday March 25 from 5:30-6:30pm at their St.John's office 78 O'Leary Avenue.

Contact Brenda at bkitchen@nl.arthritis.ca or 1.800.321.1433 or 579.8190 to book your seat.

Remember Terry Sunday April 11

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NL Runners Heading To Beantown

At least 24 NL Runners will be at the start line in Boston for the 114th running of the Boston Marathon Monday April 19.

If we're missing anyone please add them in the COMMENTS below.

Brass In Belgium

Captain Allison Mowat from Stephenville Crossing recently participated in the 54th World Military Cross Country Championships in Ostend, Belgium.

Also joining the team on the trip to Belgium was another Newfoundlander and member of the CISM cross country committee, Lieutenant-Commander Wayne Percy.

First Place For Ryan In Vancouver

Denis Ryan of Marystown participated in a 25K trail run in North Vancouver on Saturday March 13 2010 as part of The Dirty Duo (Epic Mountain Biking and Trail Running Race).

Denis' time of 2.05.54 was good for 1st place overall in the 25K event.

Paddy's Day Fun Run Results & Pics

Close to 50 people enjoyed the Paddy's Day Fun Run in Bowring Park last Sunday. The annual event is one of many runs hosted by the New World Running Club.

Results are HERE and have a look at the pictures HERE.

Gander Triathlon Registration Open

Registration for the 1st Annual Gander Triathlon is now open.

See more HERE.

Flag Person Training For Race Marshals

Athletics Northeast has hired the NLCSA to conduct a training and certification course for Flag Persons. This certification satisfies one of the requirements for race course marshals often required by the City of St. John's.

Course is scheduled for this Saturday March 13 9am-noon at MUN Phys Ed Building Room 2028 (free parking at The Works). Participation is limited to 20 people with only a couple of spots left so ANE is opening the course to interested people in the running and tri community. Fees for participation in the course are being covered by ANE with the only commitment from participants being agreement to marshal at least one ANE road race this year.

Please contact Steve Delaney admin@athleticsnortheast.com if you are interested in participating in this course.

Mundy Pond 5K Registration Open

Just over 6 weeks to the season opener Nautilus Mundy Pond 5K and this year the event introduces online registration.

There will be no in-person registration other than the highly discouraged, more expensive, late registration on race morning at the venue.

CLICK HERE to register now.

Marathon & 50K PBs For Ryan

In his 2nd ultra marathon of the year, Michael Ryan of Marystown set PR's for both the marathon and 50k distances in the Caumsett State Park 50k: 2010 US Road Championships last Sunday on Long Island, New York.

Michael posted a time of 3:34 for 26.2 miles and went on to finish the 50K (31.07 miles) in a time of 4:22:09. He placed 3rd in his age group & 34th overall out of 125 runners!

Indoor Meet This Saturday March 13

Meet #2 of the 2010 Indoor Track & Field Developmental Series is this Saturday March 13 at MUN Field House from 6pm-9pm.

REGISTER ONLINE by 10:00pm Friday and note that 2010 NLAA Road Running Members DO NOT need a Track & Field membership to take part in either the 1500m or the 3000m.

The NLAA encourages all road running members to take part in distance track events.

Eat Your Breakfast!

Remember Mom saying "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!"? Well she knew you were going to be a runner, and she was right about the breakfast!

See THIS STORY in Runner's World for a few quick, nutritious morning meal ideas.

Paddy's Day Fun Run Sunday March 14

Tely 10 Practice Run Good Friday

Can you believe that Good Friday is only a month away? And again this year there will be hundreds of runners taking to the Tely 10 course for a 10-mile trial run.

The route will be peppered with runners all day but the largest crowd leaves from the McNamara Road start line at 9am.

Plan your training accordingly and mark your calendar for Friday April 2.

Note that this is an non-sanctioned, non-insured, non-certified event ... just a big bunch of people out for a run on a Friday morning!