5K Registration Record Possible Sunday!

The Flat Out 5K this Sunday is on track to set a record for the most runners in a sanctioned 5K race in the province!

Although online registration is closed you can still register in person at the MUN Phys Ed Building Lobby Saturday from 1-4pm, or at Boston Pizza Stavanger Drive race morning Sunday from 7-7:30am.

Troy's Cross Canada Run Starts Sunday

Troy Adams is running across Canada to raise awareness for brain injury hope, prevention and education. Troy's Run will span a marathon-a-day and leaves from Signal Hill this Sunday April 1 at 10am.

Come out to see him off in fine NL Runner style, or even run a few miles with him!

Flat Out 5K This Sunday

The Flat Out 5K, the first road race of the season, is set for this Sunday April 1.

ONLINE REGISTRATION will remain open until midnight Thursday, and race bib pickup is Saturday from 1-4pm at the MUN Phys Ed Building.

Arizona Half For Butt

Don Butt is off to a great start for his first season in the 70+ category, finishing Sunday's Half Marathon at the Arizona Distance Classic in 2:17:20.

The Headphone Wrangle

The wearing of headphones while running can certainly be dangerous to you and those around you, impairing your ability to hear traffic, warnings from race marshals, or that barking dog (or worse) on your heels about to bite you (or worse)!

Yet for many there is something appealing about zoning out and having 4000 of their favorite tunes available to them as they beat the pavement or the trails, particularly in a race. Perhaps the music pumps the adrenalin, improves focus, or distracts from the pain!

The official rule of most governing bodies including the NLAA is that the wearing of headphones is NOT permitted in races. But enforcement is up to race organizers, and the extent of enforcement varies greatly from race to race. Some will not allow you on the course, others will quietly disqualify you, but most will turn a blind eye instead focusing on the dozens of other race management priorities and issues facing them.

Do Race Directors crack down on the headphone rule to improve the safety of participants, or do they ease off and accept the age-old marketing parable ... "the customer is always right"?

Leave you comments below or complete our NL Runners' Survey top right on nlrunning.com.


UPDATE April 3: Survey now closed. Results posted HERE.

Tely 10 Practice Good Friday

If you haven't run the Tely 10 route on Good Friday you are missing out on a HUGE group run! On Friday April 6 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 hits the start line at 9am.

This tradition started many years ago when Phil Gushue, Paul Dawe and a few other friends chose the day to test their mettle on the Tely 10 route, and capped off the run with fish and chips! Year after year more and more people joined in and the past few years have seen hundreds taking part.

Note this is NOT an official, organized, supported or sanctioned event so if you do partake stay on the sidewalks and be careful out there! Everyone runs at their own risk and don't expect any marshals, traffic control or assistance of any kind. Find a few friends and carpool from the finish to the start.

Howard-Kawamto Olympic Hopefull

See THIS STORY from The Telegram on Julia Howard-Kawamto and her ambition to score a spot on the Canadian Olympic Team heading to London later this year.

Julia is blogging at rantandroarrunning.blogspot.ca.

Brockerville 2nd In Paddy's Day 5k

Running as a Mariners Athletics Running Club member, Ryan Brockerville placed 2nd in the Bank of Montreal St. Patricks’ Day 5K Road Race in Stanley Park, Victoria, British Columbia on Saturday.

Brockerville’s time of 15:02.34 was just 10 seconds behind winner Mike Sayenko. 1315 runners completed the race.

Forsey & Fewer In Trinidad

Jillian Forsey of Kippens and Colin Fewer of St. John's both had excellent finishes in the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) cross country championships in Port of Spain, Trinidad Saturday.

Representing Canada for the first time, Forsey finished 13th in the Junior Women's 4 kilometre race in a time of 14 minutes 51.82 seconds, helping the Canadian junior team to the silver medal position. Fewer, running in the senior men's 8 kilometre event had an excellent ninth place finish in 25 minutes 16.60 seconds. Fewer's position also secured a second place finish for the Canadian team.

Submitted by Ray Will

Tri Training Clinics

Getting ready for your first Tri? Or your best Tri?

Splash 'n Dash is starting their spring clinics for triathlon training and you can get all details on clinics and registration at www.splashndash.ca.

Kim Stuckey Memorial Run May 6 Gander

The 3rd annual Kim Stuckey Memorial Walk or Run for Arthritis is set for May 6 at St. Martin's Hall in Gander starting 1pm.

Choose a 2k, 5k or 10k route, and DOWNLOAD A PLEDGE FORM to raise much-needed funds for the Arthritis Society.

The Perfect Runner On CBC

Tune in to The Nature of Things 8:30pm NST tonight Thursday March 15 on CBC Television for The Perfect Runner. And thanks Tim for the tip!

"The Perfect Runner celebrates the modern love of long-distance running by exploring our evolutionary past as a species defined by its ability to run."

Flat Out Snags Boston Pizza Sponsorship

In just its second year on the race calendar, ANE's season-opener race  has secured a title sponsor and is now the Boston Pizza Flat Out 5K.

Race is set for Sunday April 1 starting 8am by Boston Pizza on Aberdeen with a new faster, flatter course. Race proceeds are earmarked to support the MUN Cross Country Team.

Registration and more information available HERE.

Mundy Pond 5K April 22 - Register Now!

Registration is now open for the Nautilus Mundy Pond 5K road race set for Sunday April 22 starting 9am.

Course is the traditional 2 loops of Mundy Pond and an awards reception with snacks and beverages will immediately follow the race in the Mews Center on Mundy Pond Road.

Click the button or RIGHT HERE to register now.

Sarasota Ladies

Further to YESTERDAY'S POST here is a group shot of the ladies donning their medals after the Sarasota Half Marathon.

NL Ladies At Sarasota Half

NL Runners were well-represented in Florida this morning at the Sarasota Half Marathon. Congrats to all the ladies especially Doot James who finished first in her age group 70+.

• Alice Kennedy 2:12:25
• Cynthia Ryan 2:13:17
• Doot James 2:24:47
• Sonya Mackay 2:29:24
• Patsy Yetman 2:42:37
• MaDonna Wadden 2:42:37
• Betty Gill 2:53:51
• Eileen Collingwood 3:12:56
• Irene Barry 

Clocks Ahead For St. Paddy's Run

Don't forget to set your clocks AHEAD one hour tonight so you're on time for tomorrow's St.Paddy's Fun Run. Start time is 10:30am at the Bowring Park west gate, and bring along 5 bucks or a donation for the Food Bank.

St. Paddy's Fun Run March 11

New World Running Club is hosting their annual St. Paddy's Day Fun Run on Sunday March 11 starting 10:30am. Race starts and finishes at the west gate of Bowring Park and registration is $5 or a food bank donation.

Miquelon 25K June 23

The annual Miquelon 25K is now confirmed for Saturday June 23. Their website is in French however here is a rough translation (Thanks Google!) of some info:

"The 25 km Miquelon 'is as its name suggests, a race event at the feet of 25 kilometers. Like any test running, it is subject to the conditions of registration as follows: 

Two types of entries are possible, namely the competition mode and the mode leisure .
The competition mode is offered to participants who wish to be classified, in time. These participants will compete with a bib and time will be recorded to determine the classification of the race. 

The way leisure is, himself, offered to participants who wish to do for fun, running, walking or cycling, although not necessarily a ranking or a time. These participants will receive a bib blocked and will not be registered for the classification. 

Participants in competition mode will necessarily provide a medical certificate to the foot race in competition and a discharge. Participants in leisure mode shall not be subject to medical certificate, but will still provide a discharge. 

The minimum age to participate in the requested 25 km of Miquelon is 16 years. For participants with less than 18 years on race day, permission of parents or legal guardian is required.

The registration fee, which includes participation in the race, the reward, access to the barbecue, at meals and various musical entertainment planned for the evening is set at 35 euros. The organization and cost of transportation of Langlade or Miquelon remains the responsibility of participants."

This is an exceptional event although transportation to and from the island can get tangly and arrangements change from year to year. Best to inquire with the organizers to confirm logistics and get yourself booked on the ferry out of Fortune. Once you get there you'll be treated like kings and queens so if you're up for an adventure put this one in your calendar!

Accident Logging

See THIS STORY from CBC about a local web service that publishes details about traffic accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists.

Thanks John for submitting!