Congratulations to Julia Howard who finished 3rd in the 5.8k event at the BC cross country championships in Victoria last weekend. A St. John’s native, Julia is studying and running in Burnaby.
Submitted by Ray Will
Archive for October, 2007
Good Result For Howard
Marathon Challenge On PBS Tuesday
Tune in to PBS at 9:30pm NST Tuesday October 30 for “Marathon Challenge“, a NOVA show exploring the physical and mental challenges of marathon running. Thanks to Guy Beazley for the tip.
Niagara Falls Marathon Results
Eight NL Runners completed the Niagara Falls Marathon this past weekend.
Congratulations to Joe Durnford (2:53:55), Peter Gammon (3:24:24), Gerald Brothers (3:36:30), Ann Angel (3:54:39), Donna Wadden (3:55:14), Jill Brewer (4:14:27), Deborah McNamara (4:17:07) and George Tapper (4:18:57).
Ann Chafe Competes In Nairobi
Congratulations to Ann Chafe on completing yesterday’s Nairobi Half Marathon.
3 Squares Are Old School
The days of 3 square meals are quickly becoming history. According to THIS Runner’s World article, grazing with multiple smaller meals throughout the day will keep your energy levels up and your weight down.
Click the picture to access Canada’s Food Guide.
Prague Marathon Next Spring
Plans are now underway for a group of Newfoundland runners to train for and travel to the Czech Republic for the Prague International Marathon May 11, 2008. If you are interested in being part of this marathon group (16 runners so far), please contact Joe Ryan at josryan@nl.rogers.com or Karen O’Neill at koneill@nlh.nl.ca .
Optional weekend training runs start November 18 with the marathon training program beginning early January.
Cross Country Championships Saturday
The 2007 Provincial Cross Country Running Championships are this Saturday October 27 at the Rec Center on Torbay Road starting 9am. Volunteers are needed for course set-up and marshaling so if you have a couple of hours to give please drop by and see George.
Autism Fundraiser This Sunday
Don’t forget The Autism Society of Newfoundland 2nd annual fundraising run/walk this Sunday October 28. Starting at the Elaine Dobbin Center For Autism (Shamrock Farms behind the Health Science Center) runners do 2 loops of Long Pond 10:30am and walkers do 1 loop 10:45am.
Registration available at the Center For Autism 70 Clinch Crescent Friday 6-8pm and event morning 9-10am. Participant t-shirts and LOADS of excellent draw prizes! Fee is $25 or more in pledges … pledge forms available at the Running Room or the Autism Center.
Cape To Cabot Pictures
Even though he ran the race, Paul Lahey still managed to submit many pictures from Sunday’s event. Click the medal to have a look at his album.
And check back to the Cape To Cabot 20K website for more pictures soon.
