Outfitters Trail Running Meet & Greet

The Outfitters Trail Running Group is holding a Trail Running Meet & Greet Night Thursday May 31 from 6:30-8:30pm at The Outfitters 220 Water Street.

Mix and mingle, ask trail-running questions, and put your name on their email list to qualify for great deals on clothing and footwear!

RCAF Gander Race Results

More than a hundred runners took part in the RCAF races in Gander last weekend.

Jonathan Gallant won the 5K in 21:45 with Cassandra Sweetapple claiming the ladies victory in 25:42. In the 10K it was Mike Dwyer in 41:00 and Nicole Pinkston in 51:39. And the Half Marathon was won by Owen Fifield in 1:18:52 and Noleen King in 1:39:20.

Full results for all 3 races are available HERE.

NSHH Pictures

Thanks to our dependable and regular contributor Paul Lahey for providing 2 huge albums of great pictures from Sunday's Not So Hilly Half Marathon.

• ALBUM 1
• ALBUM 2

And on behalf of the NL Running community we wish Yvonne Martin (pictured #498) a very happy retirement (from work not running ... she doesn't miss a race!)!!

Garnish 10K This Saturday

The CHCM 10K Road Race in Garnish starts 11am this Saturday June 2.

Note there is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION so REGISTER ONLINE RIGHT HERE, and only until Thursday Wednesday night 11:59pm.

Snow & Fewer Outstanding In Ottawa

Two NL Runners had outstanding performances at the Ottawa Race Weekend this past Saturday evening.

In the 5k Adam Snow finished 4th in a time of 15 minutes 52.6 seconds, winning the 30-34 age division. In the 10k Colin Fewer was 14th (4th Canadian) in 31 minutes 46.7 seconds. Both races had fields of more than 3000 runners.

Submitted by Ray Will

Pacers Duathlon This Weekend

The Athletics NorthEAST/MUN Pacers Duathlon is this Sunday June 3 in the Ruby Line / Back Line area of The Goulds. Participants will run 4.7k, bike 18k, and finish with a repeat of the run.

This is a Triathlon Newfoundland and Labrador sanctioned event open to members 15 years and older. You will need your TriNL membership renewed for 2012 so CLICK HERE to get that done now.

ONLINE REGISTRATION closes this Thursday and the fee is only $50 ($35 for students).

Not So Hilly Half Marathon Results

It was a sunny and cool Sunday morning for yesterday's Not So Hilly Half Marathon. Peter Power won overall in 74 minutes 17 seconds with Kate Vaughan first among the ladies in 81:38. Results for all 169 finishers are HERE.

Corner Brook Sun Run June 2

The 8 km Arthur James Sun Run is Saturday June 2 in Corner Brook. Registration starts 9am at the Griffin Drive parking area with the race starting 10am. There will also be children’s 1km and 2.5km events starting just after 10am.

For more information see THIS POST from the Corner Brook Running Club.

Water Warming In Paradise

You may recall the 2011 Paradise Triathlon became a duathlon because the water was only 10 degrees. Last Saturday the pond temperature hit 16 degrees with still 4 more weeks of warming ahead!

The 2012 event is Sunday June 24 and you should REGISTER NOW because the price goes up on June 1.

NSHH Minor Course Change

Today is the final day to register for Sunday's Not So Hilly Half Marathon.

And note that due to construction on Smallwood Drive there has been a minor adjustment to the course. There will be an additional loop off of Old Placentia Road into Emerald Drive, and the finish will now be on Emberly Place, off Commonwealth Avenue.

Two Races This Weekend

Registration for the Not So Hilly Half Marathon in Mount Pearl closes Thursday so if you want to grab one of the dozen or so remaining spots CLICK HERE.

And if you're in central this weekend you can choose from a half marathon, 10k or 5k at the Royal Canadian Air Force Run in Gander. Online registration closes Friday night.

Timex Watches Harbour Front 10K

Last week's Nautilus Harbour Front 10K was a "Timex" race and therefore 6 lucky finishers win themselves a shiny new Timex watch!

Unfortunately the watches were not on hand race day so the NLAA in conjunction with Nautilus has drawn randomly and are pleased to announce the following winners:

• Meghan Gardner
• Marc Alivio
• Ruth Ann Simmons
• Joanne Sparkes
• Mary Clarke
• Shawn Stratton

To claim your watch drop by the NLAA office between 9am and 4pm weekdays and see Erica nlaaoffice@gmail.com. Office is in the Didham Building (Sport NL) 1296 Kenmount Road, Paradise.

Bluenose Results

Well over 100 NL Runners were in Nova Scotia this weekend for the Bluenose Marathon races. Full and Half Marathon clock times are listed below and a complete list of searchable results including the 10k and 5k is HERE.

If we missed you on this list please drop us a note at admin@nlrunning.com.

Marathon:

• Tony Poole 3:23:30
• Gail Price 4:06:51
• Renee Fowlow 5:00:43
• Loretta Johnson 5:07:41
• Sandra Cable 5:11:30
• Monty Butt 5:22:43
• Michelle Porter 5:22:54
• Heather Powell 5:22:54
• Sherri O'Halloran 6:01:57

Half Marathon:

• Stephen Adams 1:23:33
• Patrick Collins 1:26:38
• John Walsh 1:28:23
• Sean Butt 1:28:54
• Alison Jones 1:34:28
• Jason Mackey 1:36:08
• Yvonne Martin 1:42:31
• Brendan Veitch 1:43:14
• Alice Lee Simms 1:52:48
• Donna Power 1:53:33
• Jesse Cormier 1:55:36
• Joe Greene 1:58:13
• Shelley Moores 1:58:25
• Diane Wiseman 1:58:30
• Pam Fagan 1:58:30
• Heather Mackenzie 1:58:40
• Betty McKenna 1:58:45
• Carolyn Bruss 1:58:49
• Clark Stokes 1:58:50
• Fiona Curtis 1:58:50
• Carla Fagan 1:59:13
• George Smith 2:00:13
• Vanessa Rumboldt 2:01:16
• Cara Ludtke 2:01:28
• Marie Baggs 2:02:15
• Krista Dwyer 2:02:16
• Jennifer Fagan 2:02:46
• Susan Collins 2:03:19
• Michael Harris 2:03:39
• John Curran 2:04:29
• Alicia Curran 2:04:29
• Tara Allison 2:04:30
• Melissa Cormier 2:06:06
• Gordon Delaney 2:07:12
• Nicole Lucas 2:08:09
• Stephanie King 2:08:55
• Colleen Ryan 2:09:38
• Robbie Leaman 2:09:45
• Henry Power 2:10:20
• Kim Eddy 2:11:29
• Janet Fury 2:13:33
• Marion Yetman 2:13:55
• Karen Mearow 2:14:10
• Karla Hickman 2:14:57
• Betty Ann Hunt 2:15:42
• Pierrette Kavanagh 2:16:02
• Colette Pickett 2:18:01
• Mary Vaughan 2:18:18
• Michelle Skinner 2:18:19
• Carley Parish 2:19:01
• Rhonda White 2:19:55
• Nicole Farrell 2:19:56
• Lori-Ann Leamon 2:20:15
• Madonna Warren 2:20:15
• Ellen Dinn 2:21:30
• Lois Dinn 2:21:57
• Carly Gamberg-Baldwin 2:22:27
• Anita Keats 2:22:27
• Jessica Brown 2:22:49
• Beverly King 2:24:33
• Joanna Cooze 2:26:21
• Janna Cleary 2:26:21
• Lindsay Dillon 2:26:24
• Trudi Farrell 2:26:36
• Susan Kelly 2:27:27
• Kelly Holland 2:27:38
• Danny Kenny 2:30:00
• Michelle Hunt 2:30:41
• Nancy Cahill 2:31:25
• Melissa Parsons 2:31:25
• Kayla Langdon 2:31:25
• Tammy George 2:31:37
• Susan Haskell 2:32:18
• Joanne White 2:32:51
• Colette Connolly 2:33:00
• Pamela Hamilton 2:34:35
• Erin Ferguson 2:35:19
• Lynn Power 2:35:48
• Madonna Wadden 2:36:32
• Deanne Fitzpatrick 2:37:03
• Jaime Collins 2:37:15
• Sonia Meadus 2:38:20
• Chantel Healey 2:39:18
• Jackie Hennessey 2:40:07
• Kevin Pardy 2:40:17
• Katherine Cheeseman 2:41:07
• Ruth Porter Hart 2:41:59
• Gail Soper 2:42:58
• Lori Raquel 2:42:59
• Joan Butler 2:49:22
• Mary Daley 2:50:01
• Erika Butler 2:51:10
• Jackie Porter 2:53:18
• Darlene Spracklin-Reid 3:02:54
• Noelle Cave 3:02:54
• Dallas Whittle 3:03:13
• Ethel Janes 3:03:13
• Jennifer Dwyer 3:04:49
• Carolyn Walsh 3:19:47
• Leigh Goring 3:24:31

Big Sur For Coady & Power

Regina Coady and Alfred Power completed the very hilly and scenic Big Sur Marathon in California April 29th in 5:11:35.

Garnish 10K Saturday June 2

The 30th Annual CHCM 10K Road Race in Garnish is set for 11am Saturday June 2.

This year's event will feature chip timing, and while there is no race-day registration, you can REGISTER ONLINE RIGHT HERE.

What A Finish! Brockerville's Steeplechase

Watch the exciting final 2 laps of Ryan Brockerville's recent performance in the 3000m Steeplechase event at the GNAC Outdoor Championships.

MADD Strides For Change Walk June 2

Lace up your sneakers and join MADD Avalon Chapter for the 7th Annual Strides for Change Walk on Saturday June 2 at Quidi Vidi Lake.

Donations will be accepted during registration and sponsor sheets are available to raise funds and awareness for MADD’s programs and services. For more information leave a message at 834-7663 or e-mail maddavalon@nl.rogers.com.

Run Or Walk To Fight Arthritis June 10

On Sunday June 10 you can Run or Walk to Fight Arthritis at the Rotary Paradise Community and Youth Centre. Choose the 1km walk or a 5km run around Octagon Pond.

For more information check out THIS WEBSITE or drop a line to ilindsay@nl.arthritis.ca.

Y Ride Spin-A-Thon June 10

The Ches Penney Family Y is hosting a spin-a-thon fundraiser on Sunday June 10. Members and non-members ages 12 years and up are welcome and all proceeds go to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign.

CLICK HERE for more info.

Not So Hilly Half 10 Days Away

Still plenty of time to register for the May 27 Not So Hilly Half Marathon with online registration closing next Thursday the 24th. Everyone gets a free 1-month membership at MAX and a finisher's medal.

CLICK HERE to see who's already signed up, and don't put it off any longer ... REGISTER ONLINE NOW!

Record Holder Trained On Tely Route

In 1975 Jerome Drayton set the Canadian Marathon record of 2:10:09 (December 7 in Fukuoka, Japan), a mark that has now stood for almost 37 years.

Two years earlier in 1973 Drayton ran 2:13:27 in the Canadian Marathon Championships right here St. John's!  The course was an out and back following the Tely 10 route.

CLICK HERE to read a wonderful account of this event written by Joe Ryan.

Harbour Front 10K Results

Results from Sunday's Harbour Front 10K are RIGHT HERE.

Win For Forsey; Record For Brockerville

Ryan Brockerville set a new Great Northwest Athletic Conference record in the steeplechase Saturday winning the conference title with a time of 8:56.13. It was a personal best time for Brockerville, breaking the old GNAC record of 9:02.79. Read more HERE.

Meanwhile the same day Jillian Forsey had quite the performance at the Nike High School National Athletics meet in Toronto. Running for Stephenville High School Jillian won the 1500 metres in 4:46.85 then followed up with a win in the 800 metres in 2:25.64.

Great "Away" Runs For Simon & Others

After 5 years, 2000 km per year and five previous attempts, Dean Simon finally got his Boston-qualifier at Sunday's Fredericton Marathon with a 3:20:47.

Other recent performances by NL Runners running away are:

• Sharon Newman (Mississauga Full) 4:04:59 PB
• Danielle Fillier (Mississauga Full) 4:34:29
• Mark Cumming (Mississauga Half) 1:46:18
• Paul Shea (Toronto Goodlife Full) 3:39:31
• Mary Walsh (Vancouver Full) 3:41:47 PB
• Mark Ploughman (Vancouver Full) 3:34:13 PB
• Brian Mannion (Vancouver Half) 2:06:37 PB

Walsh and Freake Win Harbour Front

There were many happy runners skipping along in the rain at Sunday morning's Nautilus Harbour Front 10K.

Alison Walsh won the ladies competition in 38:13 while David Freake was first place overall in 33:28.

Official results will soon be posted, and have a look at SOME GREAT PICTURES compliments of Alex Kaul.

Huffin' Puffin Registration Now Open

Registration for the September 23 2012 Huffin' Puffin Marathon in now open.

In addition to the traditional Full Marathon and Half Marathon, this year sees the return of the very popular Ekiden Marathon Team Relay with 4 runners each taking on a 10k-11k leg to complete the 42.2k marathon course as a team.

Note that there are two separate registration links available, one for the Individual Full and Half Marathon, and one for the Marathon Team Relay.

Relay runners take note that teams have to have 4 runners, and when you register you will first be asked to enter your "Team" which is actually your "Club" (if you're not in a club select "Unattached" from the dropdown menu). Then as an "Additional Question" you will be asked for your "Relay Team Name". This is where you get creative and come up with a unique team name, and make sure all 4 runners on your team use the same team name when they register!!

Harbour Front Tomorrow

The Harbour Front 10K is tomorrow Sunday May 13 and even if you missed online registration you can still run the race! Race morning registration available from 7-7:30am at the Foran Room in City Hall.

Run For Freedom June 30

The 2012 Run for Freedom commemorating the Battle of Beaumont Hamel is 10am Saturday June 30 in Riverhead. Choose from the 8k competitive race and the 5k recreational run, jog or walk.

Pre-registration is at Newfoundland Power, 55 Kenmount Road on Thursday June 28 from 5pm to 7pm. Raceday registration starts 8:30am at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 62, Riverhead St. Mary’s Bay. Fee is just $10 competitive and $5 recreational. Awards ceremony to follow at the Legion.

If you have questions email kevinfagan60@hotmail.ca or call 368-0565.

Harbour Front 10K This Sunday

The Harbour Front 10K road race is this Sunday May 13 starting 8am. You can REGISTER ONLINE until 11:59pm Thursday and pick up your race number from 7-7:30am Sunday morning at the City Hall Foran Room.

Burton's Pond 5K Results

Thanks to quick work by the NLAA, results from Sunday morning's race are available HERE.

Snow & Simmons Win Burton's Pond

Handy on 120 runners took part in Sunday morning's Burton's Pond 5K where Adam Snow won in 16:09 and Janelle Simmons was first lady in 18:39.

Official results will soon be available but if you ran, chances are you're in THIS ALBUM of finish line pictures.

Uniformed Services Run Moves To August

The Uniformed Services 10K was introduced to the NL Running calendar last October, and this year returns as a sanctioned NLAA event on August 19.

The race starts and finishes in Bowring Park and includes the main 10K event, a 3K Family Walk/Run, and a 1K Kid's Race. Online registration will be available in July. For more information or to offer your assistance with this race contact Race Director Stewart Hughes sth21793@gmail.com.

CLICK HERE to read Stewart's writeup about last year's race which was published in Running Room Magazine.

Monday Night Rides Start Next Week

The hugely popular Monday Night Beginners Group Bike Ride is returning yet again this year under the dedicated leadership of Flora Seymour.

Starting next Monday May 7 this road ride is ideal for any new cyclist or new triathlete with a mountain or road bike looking for a group riding experience. Pace is EASY and distance is between 20 and 30 kilometers ( 1-2 hours).

TriNL membership is mandatory (new this year) for insurance reasons as this is a sanctioned TriNL event presented by the St.john's Triathlon committee, and you MUST wear a helmet!

Meet at the Sunshine Camp Bennett's Road parking lot at 6:15 for a 6:30pm start. This ride will be fully supported with a lead rider and a sweep that can repair most minor mechanical problems such as flat tires or broken chains. No one gets left behind!

For more information email floraseymour01@yahoo.ca or simply show up! Note that TriNL membership is only $20 for the season and must be obtained online in advance so CLICK HERE to sign up now.

5K Trail To Triumph For Teen Challenge

Further to our EARLIER POST, registration is now open for the June 9 Trail To Triumph 5K at Octagon Pond in support of Teen Challenge.

Click the poster for more info, visit their FACEBOOK PAGE, or just simply SIGN UP NOW!

Burton's Pond 5K This Sunday

The Burton's Pond 5K in support of  Canada Games Athletics Team NL is this Sunday May 6 starting 8am.

You can register online HERE until midnight Thursday, and late registration will be available race morning from 7-7:30am at the Arts and Culture Center.

Baie Verte Fun Run For KidSport

Check out the 1st Annual Baie Verte Fun Run on Saturday June 9.

Roberts Forth In Kentucky

Gaye Roberts of Appleton ran the Kentucky Derby Marathon this past weekend placing 4th out of 95 competitors in her age group with a chip time of 3:34:43.

Not So Hilly Half T-Shirt Deadline

If you were hoping to order a Not So Hilly Half shirt but missed the May 1 earlybird deadline, you still have a couple of days to act.

Organizers advise that the t-shirt order will be finalized this Friday so if you register by then you will still have the t-shirt option.