NL RUNNING

Stretch For Runners Starting Again

2008-08-28T19:37:00.006-02:30

Downward Dog Yoga is again offering the popular weekly Stretch For Runners class starting Monday September 8.

Classes now have a new home at Bishop Field School.

C2C Will Sell Out TODAY!

2008-08-28T13:16:00.002-02:30

As of noon today there were only FIVE spots left in the field of 400 for the 2008 Cape To Cabot 20K.

If you're quick and lucky you may still get in. Register HERE.

Register By Thursday For Tour de Shore

2008-08-26T14:17:00.003-02:30

The 3rd annual Tour de Shore is this weekend August 30 and 31. Don't miss out on this landmark homegrown biking event with something for everyone!

Register online HERE before midnight Thursday.

Monday Night Rides Continue

2008-08-25T14:23:00.003-02:30

Due to the excellent weather the Monday night bike rides from the Sunshine Camp will continue into September.

Next Monday September 1st the 6:30pm ride will be followed by a pizza supper (bring some cash). And starting Monday September 8, rides will begin at 6pm to get more daylight.

Pretty In Penticton

2008-08-25T12:47:00.004-02:30

Jason Pretty had an exceptional performance Saturday at Ironman Canada in Penticton BC.

His 1:08:26 swim (3.8k), 6:16:00 bike (180k) and 4:32:51 run (42.2k marathon) brought him across the finish line in 12 hours 7 minutes and 12 seconds.

Dunford Takes Quidi Vidi

2008-08-25T07:26:00.002-02:30

Joe Dunford won yesterday's Quidi Vidi 5k in a time of 17:02 and in a field of 73 runners.

Results are HERE and thanks again to Paul Lahey for great race photos HERE.

Terry Fox Run September 14

2008-08-21T11:06:00.003-02:30

The 28th Annual Terry Fox Run takes place Sunday September 14 in over 30 locations across Newfoundland and Labrador.

Click HERE to find a run near you, and gather some pledges to help find a cure for cancer.

Quidi Vidi 5K Sunday

2008-08-19T19:31:00.005-02:30

This Sunday August 24 at 8:30am the 2009 Canada Games Prep Squad brings you the Quidi Vidi 5K road race.

Registration is Thursday from 6-9p at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road.

Olympic Coverage on CBC

2008-08-18T13:56:00.004-02:30

Click the rings for CBC coverage of the Olympics. Tonight tune in for the Women's 200m and the Men's Triathlon.

New York Marathon Qualifying Standards

2008-08-18T09:17:00.005-02:30

The only way to get to Boston is to QUALIFY, but did you know that in addition to the lottery draw, another way into the New York Marathon is to meet their QUALIFYING STANDARDS? And you can qualify for New York with either a full or half marathon performance. Thanks to Will Small for the tip.

The Nautilus Provincial Marathon is certified and can qualify you for Boston and/or New York in 2009. Next year Nautilus hopes to also certify the half marathon course.

Run For Respect Exceeds Goals

2008-08-18T08:59:00.003-02:30

Yesterday's Run For Respect raised over $6,000 for Planned Parenthood in Newfoundland and Labrador. Thanks to Brenda Kitchen and her crew for putting off another excellent event.

Results are HERE and more pictures will soon be posted at http://www.nlsexualhealthcentre.org/.

Tour de Shore Registration Open

2008-08-16T12:27:00.003-02:30

On line registration for the Labor Day weekend 2008 Tour de Shore cycling event is now open. Chose from several distances over 1 or 2 days. Click HERE to register.

Kids Of Steel Results

2008-08-15T08:50:00.003-02:30

Click HERE to see the results of the Capital Subaru Kids Of Steel Triathlon. 104 kids took part in the event in Bowring Park on Regatta Day.

Pictured is Darci Tucker doing an interview with NTV News.

Bob's Half Marathon In Corner Brook

2008-08-14T19:49:00.003-02:30

The Corner Brook Running Club has announced the date of their annual Bob's Half Marathon. This year’s 8th annual running of the 21.1 km event is scheduled for Sunday September 21.

Registration is 10am at the Greenwood Inn in Corner Brook with a race start of 11am. The course is Corner Brook to Steady Brook return running along Riverside Drive and the Humber River. Registration fee is $10.00.

A social at the Greenwood Inn will follow from 6-10pm Sunday evening.

Marathon Just A Month Away

2008-08-14T11:12:00.004-02:30

The Nautilus Provincial Marathon and Half Marathon are set to go Sunday September 14 starting 7:30am at Pearlgate Track.

Mail your registration form in by August 22 to guarantee your shirt size and get the early bird discount. Forms and more information available HERE.

C2C Training Starts Tonight

2008-08-13T14:05:00.002-02:30

Joe Ryan’s Cape to Cabot (C2C) 13-week Advanced Training Program will kick off tonight @ 6pm. Those interested in joining the program are welcome to meet at the large unpaved parking lot across from the Legion on the Boulevard for registration and a run.

For more information on the training program visit www.friendsontherun.com or email josryan@nl.rogers.com.

More 70.3 Pics

2008-08-13T11:00:00.002-02:30

Thanks to Bert Dobbin's brother-in-law and triathlon supporter Dana Clark for providing another great series of pictures from the recent Ironman 70.3 in Pasadena.

5K Run For Respect This Sunday

2008-08-12T13:21:00.002-02:30

The 4th Annual Planned Parenthood Run For Respect is This Sunday August 17 at the Mews Center Mundy Pond Road starting 9:30am.

ON LINE registration is still open or drop by the Running Room Churchill Square.

St.John's Triathlon Results

2008-08-12T12:06:00.001-02:30

Preliminary results from Sunday's race are now posted HERE.

Kids Of Steel Record Turnout

2008-08-11T15:50:00.004-02:30

With a 2 day postponement due to bad weather, the 2008 Kids Of Steel finally went off last Friday with a record ~~101~~ 104 participants.

Tri Pictures

2008-08-11T10:05:00.003-02:30

Thanks to photographer Charlene Fudge for providing an excellent set of pictures from yesterday's Triathlon. Click HERE and then click "VIEW SLIDESHOW" to have a look.

Capital Subaru St.John's Tri

2008-08-11T07:31:00.010-02:30

The rain, drizzle and fog didn't dampen the spirits of hundreds of athletes, volunteers and spectators at yesterday's Capital Subaru St.John's Triathlon. More than 160 triathletes took part in the standard distance, sprint distance, duathlon, and team events.

Steve Dyke was the winner of the standard distance 1k swim, 46k bike ride and 10k run in a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 2 seconds. Kathy Whelan was the first woman across the line in 2:21:31.

Full results and tons of pictures will be posted soon. And mark your calendar for the 25th Annual on August 9 2009.

Commander Gander Results

2008-08-07T14:14:00.002-02:30

Results from last weekend's Commander Gander races are HERE.

Wayne Cho Crossing Canada

2008-08-07T07:42:00.003-02:30

In a bid to raise awareness about anxiety and depression Wayne Cho left St.John's in May on a cross-Canada run. He's now in Deer Lake but looking at this picture he's lucky he made it off Cape Spear! You can follow his journey HERE.

Regatta & KOS Postponed Again

2008-08-07T06:36:00.005-02:30

The 2008 Kids Of Steel Triathlon has yet again been postponed with the Regatta. Event is set to go 9am Regatta Day in Bowring Park.

Come out and watch close to 100 kids swim, bike and run throughout the morning. Race day registration will be available from 8-8:30am by the Bowring Park swimming pool. Fee is $20.