NL RUNNING

Bostonian Steve Paone has visited Newfoundland several times, ran the Tely in 2003, and has 23 Boston Marathons under his belt!

In return for the Newfoundland hospitality he’s enjoyed over the years, Steve is offering 4 or 5 nights free accommodations and a few meals for 1 or 2 NL Runners planning to run the Boston Marathon on April 21 2008.

If you’re running Beantown and you need a place to stay, email stevepaone@aol.com or phone 978.203.0256. Thanks Steve!!

Our friends at the Corner Brook Running Club are struggling in their efforts to get a running track built in their city. You can read the story and post your comments HERE.

Hydration requirements vary from runner to runner. Distance, intensity, weather as well as personal fitness and taste are among the factors that determine what and when to drink.

See THIS ARTICLE from Runner’s World for some wetness advice.

The Hypothermic Half Marathon returns again this year on Sunday February 3. More information and online registration available at the Running Room HERE.

Proceeds of this race are in support of the NL Sexual Health Center.

Sunday August 10 is the date for the 2008 St.John’s Triathlon. Mark your calendar and start your training for one of the best events you’ll ever do!

The organizing committee has lost several members due to work commitments and out-of-province moves. If you’d like to help and can spare a couple of hours a month please let us know at admin@nlrunning.com. We’ll pass your name on to the committee and notify you about the next meeting.

Many hands make light work and new ideas are always welcome.

Sunday August 10 is the date for the 2008 St.John’s Triathlon. Mark your calendar and start your training for one of the best events you’ll ever do!

The organizing committee has lost several members due to work commitments and out-of-province moves. If you’d like to help and can spare a couple of hours a month please let us know at admin@nlrunning.com. We’ll pass your name on to the committee and notify you about the next meeting.

Many hands make light work and new ideas are always welcome.

80 – 90 kilometers daily … for over 200 days!

That’s what Reza Baluchi just ran to get around the perimeter of the United States. Read more HERE. Thanks to Paul Lahey for the story.

Following their Boxing Day run Joe Ryan’s running group “Friends on the Run” donated $150 plus a quantity of items including caps, socks, mitts, scarves and toiletries to the Naomi Center in St.John’s, a 24-hour emergency shelter for females aged 16 to 30.

Among other things, too much fiber in your system can lead to unwanted “stops” during your run.

THIS short article from Runner’s World offers some pointers on managing those grains and fruits we love to eat.