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[NL RUNNING] 2012 Calendar

The NL Running Calendar has been updated with tentative sanctioned road races for 2012 further to yesterday's NLAA Annual General Meeting.

Some noted and welcome additions are the Paradise 8K on July 28 brought to you by the Paradise Running Club, and the Coleman's Half Marathon October 14 (date to be confirmed) compliments of the Corner Brook Running Club.

Dates are not likely to change however the "official" calendar will be released by the NLAA in January.

[NL RUNNING] Nautilus Inn Of Olde Run Tonight

The wind will die down for the Nautilus Quidi Vidi Inn Of Olde Christmas Run tonight. Meet at the lower level entrance of the Aquarena 5:30pm for a one way run to the Inn where you can enjoy a beer and a bowl of soup.

Note this is not an organized run, not a race, not supported. neither sanctioned nor insured ... just a regular run for the Nautilus gang and they'd be happy for you to join them.

[NL RUNNING] NLAA Road Race Committee Chair

The Newfoundland and Labrador Athletics Association (NLAA) wishes to announce that the position of Chair of the Road Race Committee is open for election.

This is a 2-year term and any member in good standing can nominate another member. If you would like to put forth a name please email nlaaoffice@gmail.com.

The NLAA would like to thank outgoing Chair Art Meaney for his leadership and great work in the road running community.

[NL RUNNING] St.John's Tri Call For Committee Members

The St.John's Triathlon will run for the 27th time on August 5 2012. With the departure of some long-standing committee members there are several vacant positions on the committee including Communications, Finance, and Kids of Steel among others.

Committee meetings are generally once a month for an hour or so. If you have an interest in triathlon and would like to give a little back to the tri community, please consider getting involved.

The kick-off meeting for the St.John's Tri 2012 planning year is 8pm next Tuesday December 13 at 808 Southside Road. Drop a line to stjohnstri@gmail.com if you plan to attend or if you have any questions.

[NL RUNNING] Cayman Islands Marathon & Half

Trent Burden was 4th overall in 3:17:49 at last week's Cayman Islands Marathon while Krissy Dooling was 4th female in 3:52:39.

NL Runners completing the Half Marathon were Craig Whittle (1:35:25),  Lori Williams (2:28:42) and Arlene Randell (2:53:54). Pictured are Trent, Lori and Arlene (standing).

[NL RUNNING] Nautilus Christmas Run This Friday

If you're looking for a short run and a few laughs come join the Nautilus Running Club on their Quidi Vidi Christmas Run this Friday December 9 5:30pm.

Run one way from the Aquarena to the Quidi Vidi Inn of Olde (5.8k route HERE), then enjoy a warm fire, a hot bowl of soup, and a cold beer at the Inn.


Meet at the lower level Nautilus entrance at the Aquarena and tuck a few bucks in your sock for drinks and a taxi home.

[NL RUNNING] National & International Performances

A great showing by NL athletes at Saturday's National Cross Country Championships in Vancouver.

Kate Vaughan (on her return from helping Canada to a 10th place finish at the Chiba Ekiden in Japan) landed 6th place in the Senior Women 7K in 26:18 and Jillian Forsey was 14th in the Junior Women 5K in 19:26.

Among the men Colin Fewer was 7th in the Senior Men 10K in 33:19 with Ryan Brockerville 27th in 35:09 and Mark Brophy 48th in 36:55. Liam Delaney was 117th in 30:05 in the Junior Men 8K.