Register Now For Garnish 10K

Note that online registration for the June 4 Garnish 10K closes midnight Wednesday, and there will be NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION this year so CLICK HERE to register now.

Another Win For Bazeley & Vaughan

Peter Bazeley was first in Sunday's Not So Hilly Half Marathon with a time of 1:11:59 while Kate Vaughan was first for the ladies in 1:16:11.

Unofficial results are posted HERE and will soon be officially posted to the NLAA site.

Paul Shea Runs Italy 1/2 Marathon

NL Runner Paul Shea ran a personal best while recently vacationing in Italy. His chip time in the Jesolo Moonlight Half Marathon was 1:38:46 ... not bad considering it had cooled down to 26C by the 8PM race start.

More Gold For Brockerville

Ryan Brockerville of Marystown, competing for Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, left everything on the track on Saturday May 28 to win gold in the 3000m Steeplechase at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Track and Field Championships in Marion, Indiana.

Running a tactical race, Brockerville clinched first place in a time of 8:52, earning a third straight All-American performance in the event.

Brockerville is coming home for a week of holidays before returning to BC to compete in a series of track events during the summer. He will defend his CHCM 10k title on Saturday June 4 in Garnish.

Ottawa Marathon Results

Thanks again to Jennifer for compiling these results from Sunday's Ottawa Marathon. If we missed your name, or if someone cares to compile the 10k and/or Half Marathon results, drop a line to admin@nlrunning.com.

• susan martyn 3.26.36
• dennis flood 3.34.37
• josee hotton 3.43.44
• jana niederhauser 3.44.14
• janet angel 3.46.25
• andrew rossiter 3.52.42
• ed kennedy 3.54.27
• katheryn cochrane 3.54.43
• joanna harris 3.56.03
• scott mcisaac 4.02.30
• connie pilgrim 4.07.12
• gary harnum 4.07.42
• wilfred mcisaac 4.10.55
• nicklas coleman 4.15.03
• bob coleman 4.15.03
• darlene lewis 4.19.08
• anne menchinton 4.23.00
• maeve baird 4.24.56
• john burden 4.28.26
• elizabeth steeves 4.29.11
• marie ledrew 4.37.37
• donna hussey 4.59.27
• donna ballard 5.02.16
• erin alcock 5.21.49
• brian mannion 5.33.01
• kim savage 5.46.37

REAL Sneaker & Equipment Drive June 18

Athletics NorthEAST is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Sports Equipment and Sneaker Drive on Saturday June 18th from 10am - noon at the REAL Program offices Crosbie Building Crosbie Road.

Items collected include sneakers, jackets, shirts, soccer cleats and gear, basketball shoes and gear, skates ... you get the idea ... any sport gear is welcome!

The REAL Program assists families in our community that have barriers to entry into sport, and the need is HUGE, so please start gathering your previously loved items for drop-off on June 18.

12 Spots For Not So Hilly Half

Registration closes tonight for this Sunday's Not So Hilly Half Marathon and right now (10:20am) there are only 12 spots left!

If you're not yet one of the 200 runners that will be on the start line in Mount Pearl 7:30am Sunday morning, CLICK HERE to register now.

Race To The Sea Relay August 12/13

The 9th Annual Lighthouse Relay Race to the Sea is August 12 & 13 on the rugged southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.

This is a phenomenal 120k relay race between Cape Anguille Lighthouse and Rose Blanche Lighthouse, visiting the Cape Ray Lighthouse and the Channel Head Lighthouse along the way.

The event has hosted up to 130 runners in the past and this year would love to host YOU!

Outfitters Trail Run Tonight

Tonight's Outfitters Trail Run is Cuckold's Cove / Signal Hill with a 6:30pm start from the Quidi Vidi Brewery parking lot.

Bluenose Results

Another HUGE showing for NL Runners at the Bluenose Marathon in Halifax this past weekend.

Thanks to Jennifer for compiling results which are posted HERE.

Ontario Marathon Results

Mississauga Marathon

• David Decker 3.51.06
• George Blackwood 3.52.15
• Jennifer McCreath 5.05.28

Toronto Marathon

• Steve Barnes 3.12.45
• Mark Ploughman 3.36.57
• Abigail Steel 3.44.22

Great Wall For Arthritis

Several NL Runners took part in yesterday's Great Wall Half Marathon in China as part of the Joints in Motion team raising funds for arthritis. Mike King was Trainer for the group.

• Nancy Whittle 2:59:11
• Carolyn O'Keefe 3:07:42
• Cheryl O'Keefe 3:07:42
• Dennis Flynn 3:11:49
• Brenda Kitchen 3:15:10
• Irene Barry 3:40:39
• Nicole Pike 3:53:43
• Gary Whelan 3:53:43
• Tammy Butler 3:53:43
• Tracy O'Brien 4:00:10
• Sherry Agriesti (10K) 2:37:57
• Ashley Buckle (10K) 2:45:59

Run For Freedom Saturday June 25

Register Your Kids Of Steel

Registration is now open for the Regatta Day St.John's Kids Of Steel Triathlon in Bowring Park.

CLICK HERE for registration and more information.

Inaugural Pacers Duathlon Set For June 5

The water is still too cold so our MultiSport season will get off to a dry, hot start with the Pacers Duathlon in the Goulds on Saturday June 5.

This Run-Bike-Run event is brought to you by the fine folks at Athletics NorthEAST and is sure to get you psyched for the busy season ahead.

So renew your TriNL Membership, dust off your sneakers, pump up your tires, and SIGN UP NOW!

Race The Base Saturday June 25

The Race The Base 5K and 10K is set for Saturday June 25 in Placentia. Race starts 10am and the new course is very flat, very low in traffic, and very well marshalled.

CLICK HERE for registration and more information.

Not So Hilly Half May 29

The next road race on the calendar is the Not So Hilly Half Marathon set for Sunday May 29. Race starts 7:30am by Don Cherry's on Olympic Drive in Mount Pearl.

Registration is available RIGHT HERE until Thursday May 26 but note there is a limit of 200 runners so don't delay!

Bazeley & Vaughan Win Harbour Front

Peter Bazeley and Kate Vaughan both had personal best performances at Sunday's Nautilus Harbour Front 10K. Peter won the event in 33:02 while Kate was first lady in 34:54.

144 finishers enjoyed ideal cool, calm and misty running conditions. And thanks to the NLAA for quickly posting the results HERE and a few pictures HERE.

Garnish 10K Saturday June 4

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Head south for the 29th Annual CHCM 10K Road Race on the Burin Peninsula in Garnish on Saturday June 4. Click the picture to see more details.

Note that this year there is NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION so REGISTER ONLINE by midnight Wednesday June 1.

Poole And Durnford In Print

NL Runners Tony Poole and Ed Durnford were featured in their respective hometown newspapers recently, discussing the 2011 Boston Marathon among other things.

Read their stories in The Coaster and The Southern Gazette.

Harbour Front 10K This Sunday

The traditional downtown Nautilus Harbour Front 10K road race is this Sunday May 15 starting 8am on Harbour Drive. This is an NLAA Provincial Road Race Series event sponsored by Toyota Plaza and Timex.

You can REGISTER ONLINE until Thursday night or register in person race morning at Atlantic Place from 6:30-7:30am but note that race day registration will cost you $10 extra.

And if you're not planning to race, the folks at Nautilus could use a few extra bodies to help out with marshalling ... please VISIT HERE and pick a spot and/or drop a line to admin@nautilusrunning.com with your offer to help.

Outfitters Trail Runs Start Wednesday

The Outfitters Trail Running Series continues this year with the first event this Wednesday May 11 in Pippy Park.

Meet to leave from the North Bank Lodge at 6:30pm. The route is just over 6k and can be viewed HERE.

Rick Hansen Relay Participants

25 years ago Rick Hansen had a dream to make the world more accessible and inclusive, and to find a cure for spinal cord injury. For 26 months he and his team wheeled over 40,000 kilometers through 34 countries, raising awareness of the potential of people with disabilities.

In preparation for the 25th Anniversary Relay which will re-create the Canadian-portion of his original Tour, 7000 Canadians are needed to help cover the 12,000 kilometre trek across Canada. These participants who have made a difference in the lives of others, will carry the coveted Rick Hansen Medal and will walk, wheel or run in the Relay when it begins on August 24, 2011 in Cape Spear, Newfoundland and Labrador and concludes on May 22, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

If you would like to be one on the Relay Participants for the NL leg between August 24 and September 8, you can apply online before June 1 at www.rickhansenrelay.com.

Results From Fredericton

A few NL Runners were in New Brunswick this past weekend for the Fredericton Full & Half Marathon. Among the finishers were:

• Ray Laite (Full) - 3:40:59
• Jennifer McCreath (Full) - 5:29:22
• Astrid Peacock (Half) - 1:49:34
• Andrew Peacock (Half) - 1:49:34

Beazley Suits Up

Guy Beazley has won an Xterra wetsuit to help him slice through the waters at the many triathlon events on our calendar. Guy's name was randomly selected from among all TriNL members.

Mix it up a little! Put your running skills to the test and broaden your fitness reach ... plan to do a tri or two this season. See trinl.com for many options.

CAN-BIKE 2 Will Improve Your Riding Skills

The City of St. John’s Department of Recreation is offering an Adult CAN-BIKE 2 course in defensive cycling for commuters and recreational cyclists who already ride in traffic.

This course will improve your confidence and skill in riding in challenging traffic situations. It covers how traffic works, good decision making, lane positioning, proper cycling equipment, group riding, effective and efficient cycling in heavy traffic, basic maintenance, and collision avoidance techniques. CAN-BIKE 1 is not a pre-requisite for CAN-BIKE 2.

Course location is the Crosbie Building, 1 Crosbie Place in St.John's at the following dates and times:

• Wednesday May 11th , 5:30pm - 8:30 pm
• Saturday May 14th, 9am - 4pm
• Sunday May 15th, 9am - 4pm
• Wednesday, May 18th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost is $95 and participants must be at least 18 years old as of December 31, 2010. You will need a bicycle in good working legal condition (a tune-up is highly recommended) as well as an approved bicycle helmet (CSA, Snell, ASTM, CPSC or ANSI), a bell and a lock.

Register at the H.G.R. Mews Community Center (576-8499) or the Wedgewood Park Recreation Center (576-8631). For further information please call 576-8522 or 576-8628, or e-mail recreation@stjohns.ca.

Take The Plunge 5K Results

The Corner Brook Running Club hosted the Take the Plunge 5K Spring Opener on Sunday with a field of 76 runners.

Dean Alyward captured first place in 17:34 while top female finisher was Melissa Hardy in 20:20. Full results are available HERE.

Next Stop Harbour Front 10K

The next race on the calendar is the Nautilus Harbour Front 10K set for Sunday May 15. Race starts 8am on Harbour Drive.

Online registration is open until Thursday May 12 but don't delay ... CLICK HERE to register right now!

Burton's Pond Photo Finish

Bazeley / Brophy

Peter Bazeley edged out Mark Brophy by mere inches to win Sunday's Burton's Pond 5K in 16:14. First place female was Kate Vaughan fresh off an injury in 17:20.

Results for all 109 finishers are HERE and enjoy some pictures compliments of the NLAA HERE.