SunSplash 8K This Sunday

Reminder that the SunSplash 8K is this Sunday August 1 in Paradise from the Rotary Youth Community Center starting 9am.

Radio Noon Crosstalk On Cycling Thursday

CBC Radio Noon tomorrow Thursday July 29 will feature a 1-hour call-in Crosstalk session on cycling ... can cyclists and motorists get along?

This is a timely topic given that the City of St.John's has just approved their Cycling Plan. And the huge growth in cycling and triathlon has many more bikes on the road these days.

Call 722-7111 or 1-800-563-8255 from 12:30-1:30pm tomorrow to voice your opinion.

Trail Run Wednesday Night

The next in the series of Trail Runs presented by The Outfitters is tonight Wednesday July 28.

Course is 7k starting on the beach at Worsley Park, Chamberlains and continuing up the west side of the riverbank, under the CBS highway up to the Canyon and then returning.

Please meet a few minutes early for a 6:30pm start, and contact tours@theoutfitters.nf.ca with any questions.

Commander Gander This Saturday

ONLINE REGISTRATION for the Commander Gander Road Races will remain open until 6pm Wednesday. Races start 8am this Saturday July 31.

Tely 10 Pictures

Click the picture for a look through some Tely 10 snaps compliments of the NLAA.

Huffin' Puffin Tackles The Tely

photo by keith gosse/the telegram

Among the 2700 or so runners completing yesterday's Tely 10 was the character pictured above, running to let people know about the September 26 Huffin' Puffin Marathon.

This event is the traditional Provincial Marathon and Nautilus Half Marathon, with the newly added Marathon Team Relay for teams of 4 runners with each completing about 10k of the marathon course. All participants get a commemorative finishers medal and long sleeve shirt, and entry to the post-race BBQ buffet reception at the Bowring Park Bungalow.

More information and registration available at huffinpuffinmarathon.com.

SunSplash 8K Run In Paradise Aug 1

The Town of Paradise and the Paradise Running Club present the 2nd Annual SunSplash Recreation Walk/Run on Sunday August 1. Events start 9am at the Rotary Paradise Youth Community Center.

Choose either an 8k run around Octagon and Neil's Ponds, or a 5k walk around Octagon Pond.

Registration is a non-perishable food item and you can register up to Friday July 30 by emailing paradiserunningclub@hotmail.com. Check-in and late registration starts 8am race morning at the Community Center.

Vaughan & Fewer Capture Tely Titles

photo by keith gosse/the telegram

Congratulations to Kate Vaughan and Colin Fewer on their personal best victories at yesterday's Tely 10.

Kate snagged her first Tely win with a time of 56:36 while Colin ran 49:48, winning his sixth straight Tely and joining ranks with Paul McCloy and Harold St.Croix as the only 3 people to break the elusive 50 minute barrier.

Thanks to the NLAA for delivering an excellent event and for quickly processing the results which are available HERE.

Tely 10 Record Registration & New Chips

This Sunday morning starting 8am a record number of more than 2700 runners will be at the start line for the 83rd Annual Tely 10 Road Race.

Registration is now closed, and if you didn't get your race kit last night you can still pick it up Saturday from 2-5pm at the Remax Center (St.John's Curling Club) on Mayor Avenue.

Note that there is a new chip timing system this year with chips pre-attached to the back of your race number. Do not move, remove or bend the chip or the protective foam covering the chip. It stays attached to your race number which should be worn on your front and remain visible at all times.

Good luck to all participants and don't forget to take in fluids at EVERY water stop!

Bell Island Blast Registration Open

Registration for the August 22 Penney Mazda Bell Island Blast is now open.

Visit HERE for more information and to sign up.

Crosstalk On Running

If you missed yesterday's CBC Radio Crosstalk call-in show on running with guests Art Meaney and Brenda Kitchen, you can listen to the podcast HERE.

Trail Run Tonight In Pippy Park

The next in the series of Trail Runs presented by The Outfitters is a 6k run tonight Wednesday July 21 in Pippy Park.

This run is not as hilly as some of the previous "coastal" runs so if you're new to trail running this will be a great introduction for you.

Meet on Mount Scio Road a few minutes early for a 6:30pm start, and bring a friend ... the more the merrier!

For more information on the trail click HERE or email tours@theoutfitters.nf.ca.

Tri Something New

For all you runners out there who admire those triathletes from the sidelines, see THIS STORY from Runner's World for some pointers and a crash course in triathlon training. With your fitness base from running you can whip yourself in shape for a late season event this year! See the schedule at trinl.com.

And have a look HERE for the results from Sunday's Carbonear Sprint Triathlon.

Tely 10 Chat On Crosstalk Wednesday

Tune in to CBC Radio Noon this Wednesday July 21 for Crosstalk from 12:30-1:30pm.

Art Meaney and Brenda Kitchen will be on the air discussing next Sunday's Tely 10 road race.

Steve Boyd Seminar Next Thursday

Top Canadian Masters runner Steve Boyd will give a talk and take questions next Thursday July 22 8:30pm at the MUN Education Building Room 2018. Steve has been coaching Colin Fewer for the past year, and is the founder of Physi-KULT Running.

This session is presented free of charge by Athletics NorthEAST.

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Soiree 8K Results

Last week's Kelligrews Soiree 8K marked the come-back of this popular event with over 100 participants. Evan Lockyer was first in 32 minutes flat. First for the ladies was Thea Baird in 36:30.

Full results are posted HERE.

Support Needed For St.John's Cycling Plan

The City of St.John's Cycling Plan needs your vote!

The first phase includes a combination of designated bike lanes and shared use lane markings on about 40K of roads throughout the city. This work is set to start right away for completion in September but some residents (particularly on roads set to lose some of their on-street parking) have lobbied the city to scrap the plan.

If you are in favor of this long-awaited plan to make St.John's a bike-friendly city please take 20 seconds to visit ipetitions.com/petition/stjohnscyclingplan/ and get your name on the list. City Council is meeting THIS FRIDAY for further debate and without a strong show of support from the community this plan could be in jeopardy.

5K Run For Respect July 18

The annual 5K Run For Respect is this Sunday July 18. Register at the Mews Center 8am for a 9am start.

Carbonear Sprint Tri This Sunday

The annual Carbonear Sprint Triathlon is this Sunday July 18 starting 10am. There are some course changes this year with the swim in Freshwater Pond, a slightly revised bike route finishing at the Carbonear Pool, and the usual out-and-back 5k run although on different roads.

Checkin and late registration available at the Carbonear Pool starting 8:30am race morning.

Huffin' Puffin Marathon This September

2 changes to the Nautilus Provincial Marathon & Half Marathon this year ... a new name, and the addition of a 4-person Marathon Team Relay.

The 2010 Huffin' Puffin Marathon will take place on Sunday September 26 and will feature the traditional Marathon, the very popular Half-Marathon, and the brand spanking new 4-person Marathon Team Relay.

Details and registration available at huffinpuffinmarathon.com.

Fewer & Vaughan Retain Mews 8K Titles

Colin Fewer (24:12) and Kate Vaughan (27:28) had first place finishes to hang on to their Mews 8K titles for another year. Results are available on the race website HERE.

And thanks to Paul Lahey for providing 3 collections of photos ... ALBUM 1, ALBUM 2, and ALBUM 3.

Tri A Swim Next Wednesday

The St.John's Triathlon Committee is hosting an Open Water Practice Swim next Wednesday at the Sunshine Camp. Registration starts 5:30pm on the beach ... in the water 6:30pm swimming either 500m, 1000m or 2000m.

More details HERE.

Howard Among International Field In 1500

Watch Julia Howard's performance in the 1500m Invitational at the Harry Jerome International Track & Field Classic on July 5 in Burnaby BC.

Mews Registration Closes Midnight Friday

There are still spots left in the Mews 8K and you can register until midnight Friday by clicking HERE. Note that there is NO IN-PERSON REGISTRATION for this event so register online now to avoid disappointment.

Race kit pickup is Saturday from 10:30am - 1:30pm at the Mews Center Mundy Pond Road and will NOT be offered on race day. Race starts 8am Sunday morning.

NLAA Hall Of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to the latest inductees into the NLAA Hall of Fame:

• Jim Browne
• Robert Fowlow
• Dennis Furlong
• Jim Jackson
• Adrian Miller
• Cyril Power
• Joe Ryan

Read the story in The Telegram article HERE.

Trail Run Tonight

The next in the series of Trail Runs presented by The Outfitters is tonight Wednesday July 7. Route is 7k or so starting at Doran’s Lane (off Marine Drive and Logy Bay Road). Meet a few minutes early for a 6:30pm start.

For more information contact tours@theoutfitters.nf.ca.

Kelligrews Soiree 8K This Saturday

Wednesday is the last day to register for this Saturday's Kelligrews Soiree 8K road race. More info in our previous post HERE.

Blackwood Runs Kona Marathon

George Blackwood ran the June 27 Kona Marathon on the Big Island in Hawaii, through the lava fields of Hualalai Volcano in a time of 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Mews 8K Early Registration Reminder

Register for the July 11 Mews 8K road race before midnight this Sunday July 4 and save $10.

CLICK HERE to register now!

Race The Base Tomorrow

Reminder that the Race The Base 5K & 10K is tomorrow Saturday July 3 in Argentia.