Get That Bike Out !

The famous and hugely popular Monday Night Bike Ride from the Sunshine Camp starts up next Monday May 2.

See HERE for more info.

Burton's Pond 5K This Sunday

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Online registration for this Sunday's Burton's Pond Timex 5K road race closes tonight Thursday night so SIGN UP NOW to save a few bucks!

This event is a fundraiser for the Canada Games Team so be sure to take part. Race starts 8:30am this Sunday May 1 and is two loops of the MUN campus starting and finishing by Burton's Pond.

Mundy Pond Results

Results from Sunday's Nautilus Mundy Pond 5K are now posted to the NLAA site HERE.

Fagan Brothers Run Boston

The Fagan brothers from St. Joseph`s SMB made a great showing at last week's Boston Marathon. Art (right) broke the top 1500 with a time of 2 hours 59 minutes 47 seconds followed by Steve (left) in 3:20:58 and Kevin (middle) in 3:34:31.

Mundy Pond 5k Pics

It was windy and cool but the Nautilus Mundy Pond 5K wrapped up Sunday morning before the rain hit with Mike King and Tracy Hussey grabbing first place male and female.

Results should be finalized tomorrow but in the meantime enjoy THESE PICTURES compliments of Zach Wheeler.

Mundy Pond 5K Race Day Registration

Even though online registration for the Easter Sunday Nautilus Mundy Pond 5K road race is closed, you can still register race morning. Just lace up and come by the Mews Center on Mundy Pond Road between 7:30 and 8:30am ... your 2-loop run around the pond will start at 9am.

Handrigan Coaching For A Cure

On the heels of last year's drive which raised more than $500 for Cystic Fibrosis, Grant Handrigan is taking a new approach this year.

One of the provinces most accomplished runners, Grant will offer one-on-one personalized coaching to as many as 8 people in preparation for this year's Tely 10 road race. In exchange for the coaching participants are simply asked to make a donation in the amount of their choosing to the Cystic Fibrosis Canada NL Chapter.

These spots will disappear quickly so if you want one drop an email to grant.handrigan@gmail.com. And you can find more information HERE.

Easter Sunday 5K

Just one more day to register online for the Nautilus Mundy Pond 5K set for this Sunday 9am from the Mews Center.

Route is the traditional 2 loops of Mundy Pond after which you can return home to your chocolate bunnies and Easter Dinner!

Register online now RIGHT HERE.

NL Runners In Boston

Thanks Tony for compiling this list of Boston Marathon results ... if anyone is missing please let us know at admin@nlrunning.com:

• Ed Durnford   2:48:53
• Trent Burden   3:08:25
• John Adams   3:11:59
• Tony Poole   3:15:50
• Karen Stacey   3:16:17
• Noreen Neary   3:18:37
• Holly Grant   3:27:09
• Alison Jones   3:29:54
• Kevin Fagan   3:34:31
• Jeannie Pardy   3:37:03
• Blair White   3:38:59
• Ian Duffett   3:42:11
• Colin Howse   3:46:09
• Erin Sullivan   3:46:40
• Joe Ryan   3:46:40
• Darren Pittman   3:49:12
• Donna Power   3:53:17
• Mary Walsh   3:55:50
• John Houlahan   3:57:35
• George Blackwood   3:59:27
• Michelle Mesh   4:01:28
• Paul Churchill   4:01:52
• Bas Kavanagh   4:18:40
• Weldon Chafe   4:20:31
• Gail Simms   4:22:09
• Janice Mullins   4:24:22
• Lisa Dobbin   4:25:55
• Diane Houlahan   4:37:36

Tely Ten Teaser Good Friday

Rumor has it that on Good Friday droves of runners will converge on McNamara Drive in Paradise for the traditional 10-mile trek to Bannerman Park. While individuals and groups have their own starting times, the largest pack usually hits the start line at 9am.

This is by no means an official, organized, supported or sanctioned event so if you do partake stay on the sidewalks and be careful out there!

Easter Sunday Mundy Pond 5K

The Mundy Pond 5K is just 9 days away set for April 24 .. that's Easter Sunday!

Online registration is open until Thursday night April 21 ... CLICK HERE to register now.

Flat Out Pictures

Thanks to Paul Lahey for THIS ALBUM from last week's Flat Out 5K road race.

Mental Toughness Workshop

TriNL is offering an interactive 2-hour workshop on the theory and practice of using psychological skills in running. Workshop participants can expect to see short videos to illustrate certain points, and will take part in small group activities to practice using psychological techniques especially in the running stage of a triathlon. Workshop is set for Friday April 29 from 7-9pm 3rd floor Henrietta Harvey Building at MUN.

If you want to improve your mental toughness please take a moment to complete THIS SHORT SURVEY and drop a reply to admin@trinl.com to confirm your attendance.

There is no charge for this session however participants are encouraged to make a financial contribution of their choosing which will go to the TriNL 2013 Canada Games Development Team.

Telegram Ad Race Date Corrections

Last Saturday's Telegram ran a print ad listing all the NLAA races for this season in which there were a few errors. The three "July" races were inadvertently listed as "June" races. The correct dates for those races are as follows:

• July 10 - Mews 8K
• July 24 - Tely 10
• July 31 - Gander 5k/10k

The complete NLAA road race schedule is available HERE, and all races are also listed on the NL Running calendar HERE.

Flat Out Results

Sean Hulbert was first among 109 finishers at Sunday morning's Flat Out 5K road race with a time of 15 minutes 24 seconds. First female finisher was Krissy Dooling in 18:32.

Full results are posted HERE.

Are You Boston Bound?

If you are among the many NL Runners heading to the upcoming Boston Marathon, drop by the Gov'ner Pub on Elizabeth Avenue this Sunday April 10 at 7pm.

Several of your fellow Beantown-bound runners are getting together for a beverage, a snack, and a chat about the trip and the race. Even if you're not doing this year's race but have been there in the past please consider dropping by to pass on a few pointers from your experience.

Drop an email to Colin wicklowbye@yahoo.ca and he'll save you a seat.

Flat Out 5K In-Person Registration

Online Registration for this Sunday's Flat Out 5k is now closed.

There will be In-Person Registration during Kit Pickup at the MUN Phys Ed Building Lobby tomorrow Saturday April 9 from noon to 4pm. Cash Only Please.

And if you leave it to race morning there will also be Late Registration before the race on Sunday morning at the Clovelly Gazebo from 7am to 7:15am with an additional $10 late fee. Again Cash Only Please.

Paradise Running Club Registration Night

If you've been thinking about joining the Paradise Running Club you'll get your opportunity next Thursday night April 14 from 7pm-8:30pm at the Rotary Community Center on McNamara Drive. Click to enlarge the poster below for more details.

Busy NL Running Weekend Coming Up

Next Sunday will be a busy one for NL Runners with 3 events on the calendar.

The Flat Out 5K road race starts 8am at the Clovelly Golf Club. This inaugural event is a fund-raiser for the MUN Cross Country Running Team and spans a brand new very fast, flat route.

At 9am the Winter Warm-Up Fun Run will start by the MUN Daycare Center at Burton's Pond. Your choice of 2.5k or 5k will help raise much needed funds for the Arthritis Society.

Then at 10:30am the Spring Into Spring 2k/4k fun run will take place in Bowring Park. Support the Food Bank by showing up at the west gate parking lot with a non-perishable food item.

Kate Vaughan Athlete Of The Year

Kate Vaughan has yet again raised the profile of running in our community!

Last night Kate was named provincial Athlete of the Year at the Sport NL Stars and Legends Gala.

Spring Into Spring April 10

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Kim Stuckey Memorial Event May 15

The 2nd annual Kim Stuckey Memorial Walk/Run for Arthritis will be held May 15 in Gander.

More information and registration is available HERE.