Kids Of Steel Regatta Day Morning

The Kids Of Steel Triathlon is all set for Regatta Day in Bowring Park from 9-11am.

More than 100 kids will take on a pool swim, a closed course bike ride and a field/trail run, many returning athletes and many first-timers.

Register online HERE and pick up race kits Tuesday August 4 in the Crocodile Room at the Aquarena from 7-9pm.

Triathlon For Mental Health

Several local athletes are taking part in the upcoming St.John's Triathlon and raising awareness and funds for mental health at the same time.

You can find out more, join their team, or pledge your support by visiting HERE.

Carbonear Results Are Up

Carbonear Sprint Triathlon results are now available HERE.

St.John's Tri Early Bird Ends Today

Today Thursday July 23 is the last day to take advantage of early bird registration for the St.John's Triathlon.

To save $20 and to ensure you get a t-shirt you should REGISTER NOW.

Corner Brook August 2

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Carbonear Tri Pictures

A few shots from today's Carbonear Triathlon. Record participation with 140 athletes! Results will be posted here as soon as available.

TriNL Membership Numbers

If you have renewed your membership with Triathlon Newfoundland and Labrador you should find your 2009 membership number HERE.

If your name and/or number should be there but isn't, fear not, the list will be updated over the next few days.

St.John's Tri Practice Swim Results

A record 74 swimmers took part in Wednesday's St.John's Triathlon Open Water Swim Practice. Results are HERE. (Thanks Stephen Osmond for the picture)

The St.John's Triathlon is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year. Kids Of Steel is on Regatta Day and the main event is Sunday August 9.

Note that you should register before this Thursday July 23 to guarantee a shirt for yourself, and to save $20. Why not REGISTER NOW!

Swim Tonight - No Parking On Thorburn Road

The St.John's Tri Open Water Swim Practice is tonight as per the below post.

Take note that there is NO PARKING on Thorburn Road and apparently violators will be ticketed. There is plenty of parking available on the Bennett's Road parking lots.

New Title Sponsor For Corner Brook

Health & Performance is on board as the new title sponsor for the "Health & Performance Corner Brook Triathlon".

Events include a sprint distance, Olympic distance, duathlon and teams, and are set to run on Sunday August 2 with a Kids Tri the day before.

Open Water Practice Swim Wednesday

The St.John's Triathlon is hosting an Open Water Practice Swim this Wednesday evening July 15 at Healey's Pond, Sunshine Camp Thorburn Road.

There will be a beginner's seminar on the beach starting 5:15pm, swim sign-in starts 5:45pm, and all take to the water at 6:30pm. Chose your distance of 500m, 1000m or 2000m.

No charge to participate however a TriNL membership is required for insurance purposes ... membership list and forms will be available at the event.

Phelan 5th In Switzerland

A big congrats to our very own Donna Phelan who finished 5th at Sunday's Ironman Switzerland.

Donna completed the 4k swim in 56:29, the 180k bike in 5:08:53, and the marathon run in 3:23:32 for a total time of 9:31:30.

Monday Night Ride Featured On NTV

Next Monday July 13 the Monday Night Bike Ride will start at Capital Subaru Elizabeth Avenue (instead of the Sunshine Camp). The NTV News weather hit will be broadcast live from there and will be all about Cycling and Triathlon.

The larger the group, the more exposure for the sport and the community, so please get your bikes out and spread the word. Meet on the Capital Subaru parking lot at 5:50pm to hang out with the cameras for a while before heading out for a ride.

CBC Radio Crosstalk On Triathlon

Last week CBC Radio Crosstalk featured an hour-long discussion on Triathlon in Newfoundland and Labrador. You can listen to it HERE.