NL RUNNING

The 25th Annual Blueberry Harvest 10K is next Sunday September 7 in Harbour Grace starting 9AM.

Registration is Thursday September 4 from 6-9pm at Toyota Plaza Kenmount Road. The first 200 registrants will receive a long sleeve cotton shirt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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