A couple of excellent performances by two of our junior runners in Toronto last weekend.
Running in the OTFA national qualifier meet at York University Patrick O’Grady took three seconds off his previous best in the 1500 meters with a time of 4 minutes 9.68 seconds.
In the same meet, Ryan Brockerville took command of the 3000 meter steeplechase and won by seven seconds in a great time of 9 minutes 17.38 seconds.
Story by Ray Will.
This year you can register in advance on line for the July 13 Carbonear Sprint Triathlon. Visit HERE to register early and save $10!
Triathlon Newfoundland & Labrador is currently attempting to identify athletes who would be interested in representing Newfoundland & Labrador at the 2009 Canada Summer Games.
The tri events (individual and team races) are to be held during the first week of competition August 15-21, 2009 in PEI. The team will consist of 3 females and 3 males.
Eligible athletes must be at least 16 years of age and no older than 20 years of age as of December 31, 2009 (born between January 1, 1989 and December 31, 1993). They must also be a member in good standing with TriNL.
If you are or know of any individual who would be qualified and interested please contact Dave Gillam at davidjgillam@hotmail.com.
The Trepassey Posse is riding again!
Riders are leaving from the Shoppers Drug Mart Topsail Road parking lot 9 am Saturday July 5 for a 194 mile 2 day bike ride around the Irish Loop.
Click HERE for more details or to join the Posse.
Triathlon Newfoundland and Labrador is our official governing body for triathlon.
Membership is only $15 … more information and membership form available HERE.
Online registration for the 2008 Cape To Cabot 20K road race will open at noon on Tuesday July 1.
This year’s event is set for Sunday October 19 and if last year is any indication you’d better register early to get one of the 400 spots!
Athletics North East have taken over the Mews 8K this year and offer a slightly modified, likely faster course, as well as on line registration.
See more HERE.
Photo credits to Steve Simmons, Jennifer McCreath, and Vaughan Paul’s neice.
Don’t forget to visit Argentia on Saturday July 12 for the 2008 Race The Base. Register before 9:30am at the Pavilion … races start 10am. Choose from 10k, 5k and 3k distances including kids races.
Contact festivalofflags@nf.aibn.com for more information.
Further to our PREVIOUS POST, TA Loeffler and her band of merry climbers have successfully reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa!
Read TA’s blog posts HERE.
