It is the single busiest running day of the season and it is coming this weekend. There are three races going on around the province Saturday. Let's head north first. St-Isidore is the site of the 10-kilometre Rhéal-Haché. In 1995, Olympian Joel Bourgeois ran this course in a blazing time of 30:08, so you know it is a fast course. You can get all the details from benilosier@hotmail.com.

Also on Saturday, Woodstock celebrates hometown running hero Joe McGuire with the annual road race that bears his name. This is a very popular 5- and 10-km event and always draws a solid contingent from Maine, which gives runners the opportunity to enjoy some new company on the course. You can learn more about this race at www.anb.ca.

The third run of the day, and the featured race on the On the Run website, is the Grand Manan half marathon and 10 km. This is truly a unique opportunity to see a beautiful part of New Brunswick and enjoy island hospitality at its best. The event is timed so you can catch the first ferry of the day, participate in the run, and catch the last ferry home. You may want to consider spending the night. There are great campgrounds and if you can find a vacancy some excellent cottages. All the details are available at the On the Run website: www.ontherun411.com.

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SERVING NOTICE: Last weekend there was a great race in Bouctouche with the Clarence Bastarache 5- and 10-km events. In the 10 km it was 15- year-old Jérémie Pellerin from Cocagne who turned some heads with his winning time of 36:15, just five seconds ahead of second-place John Herron of Bloomfield. Third place went to Chuck Dixon of Sackville in 37:51. For the women it was Carrie Punna of Grand-Barachois in first place with a 46:46 clocking, ahead of Jolene Cormier of Ste-Marie-de-Kent in 47:39, and Marta Kelly of Saint John in 49:34. The 5-km event went to Ghislain Pellitier of Florenceville in 20:21. For the women it was Maryse O'Brien of Riverview in 26:19.

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TRIATHLETES IN ACTION: The triathletes were also busy last weekend in Beresford at the Chaleur Triathlon. Steve Morris of Rothesay threw down a decisive win in the sprint triathlon with a 59:02 finish time. Second place went to Patrick Mulherin of Fredericton in 1:01:35 while third place went to Dieppe's Vincent Legere in 1:02:29. For the women, it was Jeannie MacDonald of Irishtown finishing in first place with a time of 1:11:31, ahead of Nathalie Boivin of Bathurst in 1:15:42. Third place went to Heather Willett of Ottawa in 1:19:10. The duathlon event was won by Allen Bard of Fredericton in 1:01:02. The top female duathlete was Shelly Crossman of Moncton in 1:20:47.

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TIP OF THE HAT: This week's Person on the Run goes out to Bruce Guitard of Saint John. Bruce is always tough as a runner or triathlete but was especially so at the Chaleur Triathlon. After a year plagued with serious arthritis, Bruce, and the great rheumatology team at the Saint John Regional Hospital, got things back on track last weekend. He posted a fifth place finish in the triathlon and ran the second fastest 5-km among all the events. What a tribute to the combination of a strong spirit and a great health-care system. Thanks for the inspiration Bruce. Gotta run"‰"¦

Sunday was the 2^nd Annual Teen Resource Centre 3 Miler. A gauntlet of youth helped Race Director Stephanie Hoellwarth cheer the runners up the last big hill past the Phoenix Theatre to finish in front of the Centre. Frontrunner Glenn Trites was passed by UNB runner Mike Bone just before the last big hill to settle the first place winner. Junior runner Cody Cooper barely nipped Spencer Mason to finish third. Connie Coffin led the second pack of runners to finish first for the women. 50-59 age grouper Monica Vautour finished second and junior runner Alexandra Coffin finished 3^rd. Another incredible result was 11 year old Austin Roberts of Shediac who finished 6^th overall.

TRC 3 Miler

Saint John, NB

July 13, 2008

Age as of Dec 31, 2008

1, Mike Bone, 22, Saint John, 17:34

2, Glenn Trites, 42, Rothesay, 17:46

3, Cody Cooper, 15, Saint John, 18:04

4, Spencer Mason, 20, Saint John, 18:05

5, Connie Coffin, 40, Saint John, 22 :15

6, Austin Roberts, 11, Shediac, 22 :34

7, Scott Roberts, 37, Shediac, 23 :05

8, Monica Vautour, 50, Saint John, 24 :03

9, Pat Grannan, 44, Rothesay, 25 :59

10, Alexandra Coffin, 13, Saint John, 26:12

11, Emilee Hoellwarth, 9, Saint John, 26:53

12, Isabelle Nickerson, 10, Quispamsis, 26:55

13, Jayne Kingston, 39, Saint John, 27:07

14, Peter Hoellwarth, 45, Saint John, 27:08

15, Kyria Mackin, 37, Saint John, 27:53

16, Libby Boudreau, 14, Saint John, 30:10

17, Maureen O’Hara, 29, Saint John, 30:26

18, Bethelda Morehouse, 28, Saint John, 30:27

19, Krista Baird, 35, Saint John, 30:56

20, Robert Scott, 8, Saint John, 31:49

21, Ed Bowe, 64, Grand Bay-Westfield, 33:55

22, David Rodd, 12, Grand Bay-Westfield, 35:39

23, Allie Scott, 8, Saint John, 37:29

24, Shelly Scott, 37, Saint John, 37:30

On Sunday, the Miramichi hosts the provincial half-marathon championships at the annual Rock 'n Run event. This spirited event has it all and you sure don't want to miss it. In addition to the half marathon, there are also events at the 10-km and five-km distances. The organization, the party atmosphere, and this year the provincial championships, all add up to a great weekend. Check it out at http://www.rocknrun.ca/

The triathletes and duathletes also have a big event at Fredericton's Killarney Lake on Sunday. The Duncan Hadley race is a sure sign the season is on. This year the event will be the provincial championship for the Olympic Distance Triathlon. There is no race day registration so be sure to act soon by going to http://trifred.trinb.ca/

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On Canada Day, it was the inaugural running of the Grand Bay-Westfield Canada Day 10 Miler. It seemed only fitting that race founder Alex Coffin would win the race. His time of 57:28 was enough to hold off a fast charging, and friendly rival, Chris Brake of Saint John, who finished with a 57:57. In third spot was Bloomfield's John Herron in a time of 1:02:47. For the women it was Suzanne Doucet of Quispamsis continuing her winning ways. Her time of 1:10:12 gave her a safe lead over the rest of the pack. Second place went to Ironman Canada age group winner Gina Spear-Burrows in a time of 1:12:13 while Arlene Harrigan was third in 1:15:30. These two Grand Bay-Westfield runners are perennial podium finishers at this race.

The top Nordic Walkers were Bob Bardsley of Rothesay for the men and Katelynn MacDonald of Saint John for the women. Bardsley has been burning up the course this season and may be unbeatable.

In the five-km event, the top spot went to local boy Brent McCullum in a time of 19:53. Breaking up the home town sweep in second spot was Rothesay's Glenn Trites in 20:11. In third spot was another local boy, Reid Burrows in a time of 21:18. The women's side was an all Saint John affair as Marla Schilone took first place with a 24:37 followed by Monica Vautour in 24:50 and Tracey Price-Emmerson in 25:09.

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This past weekend saw a very interesting event at Rockwood Park. The Lily Lake Aquathon mixed swimming and running to make for a very interesting event. This year featured three distances. The main event was a 750-m swim and a three-mile run. The men's race went to Troy Allaby of Saint John in a time of 32:37 followed by Mitch Peters of Sackville in 35:04 and Andre Charlebois of Saint John in 35:52. For the women it was Saint John's Lisa Flewelling in a time of 41:20. Second spot went to Julia Boenhoff of Saint John in 41:41, while third place went to Alexandria Phillips of Fredericton in 42:38. The Peters family weren't content with one good performance. The middle distance event went to Michael Peters of Sackville in 25:18 while the short distance went to Martin Peters in 14:53. No doubt their father, John Peters, a longtime Lily Lake lifeguard, competitive swimmer and now New Brunswick's Swim Coach of the Year, gave them some tips on how to race in Lily Lake.

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This week our Person on the Run is a family on the run, the Peters family of Sackville. This fine family of athletes not only bring great performances to every event, they bring a strong sense of sportsmanship and a great image for sport. They are a true asset to any event. Gotta run "¦

Daryl Steeves is the department head of Allied Health at the NBCC Saint John campus. He writes a weekly column throughout the running season. Visit his website at www.ontherun411.com.

I hope to see a lof of people tomorrow at the Grand Bay Westfield 10 Miler and 5K. Please remember that there is a track camp set up for the kids too. Everything starts at 9am at the River Valley Rink.

Pro Tip for the Week: Trying to recover from an aggressive workout is a true art form. You need to recover properly after a period of fatigue. Once recovery begins, you regain the ability to train normally again. The key is to recover long enough to be healed but not so long that you lose any increase in fitness. The optimal situation is to be at a higher level of fitness for your next hard workout. If you work out hard too soon, your body will still be recovering and your performance will suffer. A lot of people get impatient however so these were some great tips from Runner's World (Sept 2001) to reduce recovery time: (1) good nutrition (2) increased hydration (3) sufficient sleep. All sounds easy but it's sometime tough to do. So do what you can and have fun!!!!!!

It was an exciting race at the Lily Lake Aquathon. The main event consisted of a 750 meter swim and a 3 mile run. Mitch Peters of Sackville came out first from the water but was quickly run down by top triathlete Troy Allaby of Saint John. Mitch was able to hang on to second place and Andre Charlebois barely held off a hard charging Garth Millar for 3^rd.  In the women’s race, Julia Boenhoff came out of the water first and held the lead until the last mile where Lisa Flewelling blew past for the win. 14 year old Alexandria Phillips was 3^rd. Top age group performance of the day belonged to 61 year old John Simson who placed 12 th overall. In the shorter distances, the Peters family from Sackville dominated taking 3 of the 4 top titles.

Lily Lake Aquathon Results

Sponsored by Irving Oil and Alex Coffin’s Fitness Shop

Saint John, NB

June 29, 2008

250 meter swim, 1 mile run

1, Martin Peters, 12 years old, Sackville, 14:53

2, Jordan Jamieson, 18, Quispamsis, 16:47

3, Linda Haynes, 63, Quispamsis, 35:46

4, Russell Haynes, 67, Quispamsis, 47 :42

500 meter swim, 2 mile run

1, Michael Peters, 16, Sackville, 25:18

2, Merya Peters, 14, Sackville, 27:49

3, Chantal Beam, 26, Quispamsis, 28:11

4, Merina Farrell, 45, Lower Greenwich, 28:21

5, Kevin McDonough, 45, Rothesay, 29:27

6, Amy Buckley, 26, Saint John, 34:34

750 meter swim, 3 mile run

1, Troy Allaby, 37, Saint John, 32:37

2, Mitch Peters, 18, Sackville, 35:04

3, Andre Charlebois, 35, Saint John, 35:52

4, Garth Millar, 42, Saint John, 35:56

5, Jon Tracy, 37, Quispamsis, 36:15

6, Doug Jones, 39, Fredericton, 36:26

7, Steve Forgeron, 44, Quispamsis, 38:05

8, Mike Freeman, 33, Moncton, 38:08

9, Ian Forbes, 15, Fredericton, 38:41

10, Jamie Grant, 21, Quispamsis, 38:57

11, Lisa Flewelling, 28, saint John, 41:20

12, John Simson, 61, Rothesay, 41:35

13, Julia Boenhoff, 26, Saint John, 41:41

14, Boon Kek, 29, Saint John, 41:42

15, Nick Taggart, 30, Fredericton, 41:43

16, JC Besner, 37, Saint John, 42:19

17, Alexandria Phillips, 14, Fredericton, 42:38

18, Rick Stephen, 55, Saint John, 47:10

19, Carla Harris, 49, Quispamsis, 49:05

20, Peter Milne, 48, Saint John, 50:31

21, Allison Duffy, 22, Grand Bay-Westfield, 50:44

22, Terry Daigle, 48, Rothesay, 51:38

23, Katherine Grant, 45, Rothesay, 52:11

24, Marcia Ross, 48, Rothesay, 58:21

25, Mary Duffy, 53, Grand Bay-Westfield, 58:31     

Canada Day is almost here and for runners that can mean only one thing, time to head to Grand Bay-Westfield. Now, usually that would also mean making a decision between distances. However, this year there is a twist. The half marathon and 10 km have been combined to make a new and exciting race at the 10-mile distance. The 10 miler is not a common race but it is a great distance to really challenge speed endurance among the athletes. It is short enough to tempt even the most seasoned runner to "go for it" but long enough to take a serious toll on those who try to make it a sprint. If you are looking for something a little shorter, the 5-km event is still available and is always a popular way to celebrate Canada Day. You can register online at http://www.alexcoffin.com .

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If you are looking for a new running challenge, the Tour de Saint John may be right up your alley. This three-day stage race highlights five interesting and unique areas of Greater Saint John and covers enough miles to equal a marathon over the weekend. It is a celebration of running and walking and also includes several opportunities for runners to socialize over the weekend. You can get all the details at www.ontherun411.com and click on the Tour de Saint John page.

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Last week it was the Army 10 km at CFB Gagetown. This trail run is a perennial favourite and this year was no exception. Let's check out the women's results first. In first place it was Jill Seymour of Fredericton in 43:25 followed by Oromocto's Allison Mowat in 45:13 and Fredericton's Allyson MacDonald in 46:06. On the men's side, it was Antoine Arcand of Fredericton in 36:59 followed closely by fellow Frederictonian Mike Davis in 37:53 and in third spot, from Doaktown, was John Lyons in 38:36. In the 5-km event it was a younger Lyons who took centre stage as 11-year-old Amber was the top female in 24:22. For the men, it was Justin Horton of Oromocto in 20:19.

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For this week's Person on the Run you might remember these lines from a story we told last season: Shortly after her Fredericton Marathon, Terry Lee (Thorne) found out she had a serious tumour around her brainstem. During the very delicate operation in London, Ont., (in July, 2007), she had a stroke that left her partial paralysed and unable to walk. But remember, Terry Lee's a runner, with a runner's heart. With the loving support of her family, great medical care at the Stan Cassidy Rehab Centre and that strong runner's heart, Terry has taken her first tentative steps.

Fast forward a year. The other day I was driving along the road in Rothesay and to my amazement there was Terry Lee Thorne nordic walking. I have been told she has done as much as two km. Just over a year from her devastating experience this awesome athlete is back in the saddle. There are not enough superlatives to write to give justice to this woman. She epitomizes all those characteristics that runners hope to develop through their sport. Next time you are feeling a little lazy and hesitating about lacing up those running shoes, think of Terry; I'm pretty sure that will get you out the door. Thank you Terry, you inspire us all.

Gotta run"‰"¦

Daryl Steeves is the department head of Allied Health at the NBCC Saint John campus. He writes a weekly column throughout the running season. Visit his website at www.ontherun411.com.

 Do It For Dad (5K)
            Saint John, NB June 15th, 2008 Weather: Cloudy 13c
                       Race Director:  Daryl Steeves
                 Timing & Results by Atlantic Chip Timing
 
==========================Age Group Results================================================  
       Bib                                                    Div             Gun     Pace/
Place  No.       Name           City / Town     Prov CO.      Total    Div    Time    Km
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    1  2090 Chris Brake         Saint John      NB   CA        1/4    M2029   15:42  3:09 
    2  2056 Bruce Grant         Saint John      NB   CA        1/14   M3039   15:49  3:10 
    3  2124 Alex Coffin         Saint John      NB   CA        1/10   M4049   15:52  3:11 
    4  2030 Thomas Beckum       Caribou         ME   US        2/14   M3039   16:24  3:17 
    5  2020 Ian Forbes          Fredericton     NB   CA        1/11   M0119   17:28  3:30 
    6  2058 Stephen Morris      Rothesay        NB   CA        2/10   M4049   17:49  3:34 
    7  2033 Matthew Blain       Rothesay        NB   CA        2/11   M0119   19:27  3:54 
    8  2062 Jason Thorne        Saint John      NB   CA        3/14   M3039   19:39  3:56 
    9  2135 Alex Whelan         Rothesay        NB   CA        3/11   M0119   19:46  3:58 
   10  2113 Ivan Leblanc        Saint John      NB   CA        1/9    M5059   20:17  4:04 
   11  2123 Ive Oliver          Saint John      NB   CA        3/10   M4049   20:18  4:04 
   12  2046 Evan Hachey         Saint John      NB   CA        4/14   M3039   20:31  4:07 
   13  2043 John Woods          Quispamsis      NB   CA        4/10   M4049   20:54  4:11 
   14  2041 Gary Bischof        Quispamsis      NB   CA        2/9    M5059   20:57  4:12 
   15  2038 Jeremy Steeves      Saint John      NB   CA        5/14   M3039   20:58  4:12 
   16  2039 Vicki Woods         Quispamsis      NB   CA        1/12   F4049   21:08  4:14 
   17  2034 Dianne Sharpe       Fredericton     NB   CA        1/6    F5059   21:17  4:16 
   18  2050 Ann Conrad          Quispamsis      NB   CA        1/7    F0119   21:31  4:19 
   19  2027 Sean McKinley       Saint John      NB   CA        6/14   M3039   21:37  4:20 
   20  2077 Merina Farrell      Lower Greenwich NB   CA        2/12   F4049   22:11  4:27 
   21  2003 Linda Morais        Saint John      NB   CA        3/12   F4049   22:18  4:28 
   22  2029 Dillon Beckum       Caribou         ME   US        4/11   M0119   22:22  4:29 
   23  2089 Chris McMackin      Quispamsis      NB   CA        7/14   M3039   22:50  4:34 
   24  2137 Jon Whelan          Rothesay        NB   CA        5/11   M0119   22:54  4:35 
   25  2076 Marta Kelly         Saint John      NB   CA        4/12   F4049   23:01  4:37 
   26  2092 Chris Clinton       Saint John      NB   CA        5/10   M4049   23:12  4:39 
   27  2015 Andrew Johnston     Saint John      NB   CA        6/11   M0119   23:18  4:40 
   28  2016 Daniel Johnnston    Saint John      NB   CA        7/11   M0119   23:25  4:41 
   29  2078 Frank Kelly         Saint John      NB   CA        1/7    M6099   23:32  4:43 
   30  2081 Donald Leblanc      Saint John      NB   CA        3/9    M5059   23:54  4:47 
   31  2045 Zack McBriarty      Saint John      NB   CA        6/10   M4049   24:05  4:49 
   32  2072 Michael Duncan      Rothesay        NB   CA        2/4    M2029   24:06  4:50 
   33  2025 Krista Reid         Quispamsis      NB   CA        1/5    F3039   24:51  4:59 
   34  2109 Claudio Krickler    Rothesay        NB   CA        2/7    M6099   25:22  5:05 
   35  2018 Cyril Johnston      Saint John      NB   CA        7/10   M4049   25:30  5:06 
   36  2111 Elizabeth Underwood Grand Bay       NB   CA        2/6    F5059   25:39  5:08 
   37  2083 Michael Benshaw     Grand Bay       NB   CA        8/14   M3039   25:52  5:11 
   38  2082 Lori McIsaac Bowshe Grand Bay       NB   CA        2/5    F3039   25:53  5:11 
   39  2008 Marlo Rose          Saint John      NB   CA        1/8    F2029   26:08  5:14 
   40  2097 Matthew Clark       Grand Bay       NB   CA        3/4    M2029   26:12  5:15 
   41  2095 James West          Grand Bay       NB   CA        3/7    M6099   26:13  5:15 
   42  2044 John McBriarty      Saint John      NB   CA        8/10   M4049   26:20  5:16 
   43  2094 Susan West          Grand BAy       NB   CA        3/6    F5059   26:24  5:17 
   44  2064 Joel Clark          Hanwell         NB   CA        8/11   M0119   27:00  5:24 
   45  2063 Mark Clark          Hanwell         NB   CA        9/14   M3039   27:00  5:24 
   46  2128 Jane Bourque        Quispamsis      NB   CA        5/12   F4049   27:13  5:27 
   47  2144 Robin Dornan        Saint John      NB   CA        2/7    F0119   27:35  5:31 
   48  2143 John Dornan         Saint John      NB   CA        9/10   M4049   27:36  5:32 
   49  2036 Jason Campbell      Nauwigewauk     NB   CA       10/14   M3039   27:39  5:32 
   50  2037 Jeff Campbell       Quispamsis      NB   CA       11/14   M3039   27:39  5:32 
   51  2099 Scott Marshall      Saint John      NB   CA       10/10   M4049   27:57  5:36 
   52  2129 Richard McColgan    Saint John      NB   CA        4/7    M6099   28:03  5:37 
   53  2006 denise anthony      utopia          NB   CA        6/12   F4049   28:08  5:38 
   54  2085 Ashley Eadie        Saint John      NB   CA        3/7    F0119   28:14  5:39 
   55  2001 Melissa Cooper      Rothesay        NB   CA        2/8    F2029   28:19  5:40 
   56  2088 Chris Walsh         Saint John      NB   CS       12/14   M3039   28:31  5:43 
   57  2098 Bowe Bowe           Saint John      NB   CA        5/7    M6099   28:46  5:46 
   58  2055 Ashley Wood         Rothesay        NB   CA                       28:46  5:46 
   59  2021 Meagan Poirier      Quispamsis      NB   CA        3/8    F2029   28:47  5:46 
   60  2004 Melanie Pond        Fredericton     NB   CA        3/5    F3039   29:06  5:50 
   61  2005 Sandra pond         Fredericton     NB   CA        4/6    F5059   29:17  5:52 
   62  2017 Thomas Johnston     Saint John      NB   CA        9/11   M0119   29:23  5:53 
   63  2116 Sarah Brangan       Nauwgewauk      NB   CA        4/8    F2029   29:32  5:55 
   64  2028 Tomas Peisner       Saint John      NB   CA        4/9    M5059   29:45  5:57 
   65  2117 Andrew Hazelton     Dartmouth       NS   CA        4/4    M2029   29:48  5:58 
   66  2079 Julie Drummond      Saint John      NB   CA        7/12   F4049   29:56  6:00 
   67  2145 Jennifer Whelan     Rothesay        NB   CA        4/7    F0119   30:36  6:08 
   68  2013 Zack Lavigne        Saint John      NB   CA       10/11   M0119   30:39  6:08 
   69  2014 Peter Lavigne       Saint John      NB   CA       13/14   M3039   30:42  6:09 
   70  2086 Samuel House        Rothesay        NB   CA                       31:00  6:12 
   71  2047 Becky Hickey        Saint John      NB   CA        5/8    F2029   31:19  6:16 
   72  2002 Sherry Crawford     Rothesay        NB   CA        6/8    F2029   31:20  6:16 
   73  2067 Maryanne Lewell     Saint John      NB   CA        4/5    F3039   31:47  6:22 
   74  2080 Maureen Hanlon      Quispamsis      NB   CA        7/8    F2029   31:48  6:22 
   75  2087 Aaron House         Rothesay        NB   CA       11/11   M0119   31:54  6:23 
   76  2071 Phil McIntyre       Quispamsis      NB   CA                       32:05  6:25 
   77  2066 David Eadie         Saint John      NB   CA        5/9    M5059   32:09  6:26 
   78  2011 Laurie Thompson     Saint John      NB   CA        5/7    F0119   32:27  6:30 
   79  2009 Mark Thompson       Saint John      NB   CA       14/14   M3039   32:27  6:30 
   80  2012 Jennifer Lavigne    Saint John      NB   CA        5/5    F3039   33:56  6:48 
   81  2065 Janet Calloway      Saint John      NB   CA        5/6    F5059   33:59  6:48 
   82  2073 Heather Shadbolt    Saint John      NB   CA        8/12   F4049   34:41  6:57 
   83  2069 Marcia Ross         Rothesay        NB   CA        9/12   F4049   34:41  6:57 
   84  2121 Will Oliver         Saint John      NB   CA        6/7    M6099   35:09  7:02 
   85  2120 Claire Oliver       Saint John      NB   CA        6/7    F0119   35:12  7:03 
   86  2022 Tracey Baker        Rothesay        NB   CA        8/8    F2029   36:03  7:13 
   87  2122 Maggie Oliver       Saint John      NB   CA        7/7    F0119   36:10  7:14 
   88  2010 Paule Ross          Saint John      NB   CA       10/12   F4049   39:24  7:53 
   89  2118 Ron Hazelton        Rothesay        NB   CA        6/9    M5059   40:13  8:03 
   90  2026 Marion McLaughlin   Saint John      NB   CA        1/1    F6099   40:54  8:11 
   91  2068 Nancy Carson        Saint John      NB   CA       11/12   F4049   41:17  8:16 
   92  2048 Carvel Crabbe       Saint John      NB   CA        7/9    M5059   43:43  8:45 
   93  2052 Stan Banker         Quispamsis      NB   CA        8/9    M5059   44:27  8:54 
   94  2053 Valarie Barker      Quispamsis      NB   CA        6/6    F5059   46:33  9:19 
   95  2070 Stephen Patterson   Saint John      NB   CA                       46:55  9:23 
   96  2136 Margeret Whelan     Rothesay        NB   CA       12/12   F4049   48:13  9:39 
   97  2110 Allan Rice          Hampton         NB   CA        9/9    M5059   54:22 10:53 
   98  2051 Allan Hansen        Saint John      NB   CA        7/7    M6099   56:20 11:16 

Saint John Telegraph Journal

Daryl Steeves

It is hard to believe we are half way through June but this running season is blazing by like a sprinter in a 100-metre dash.

This weekend is another big one with three events. On Saturday, there are the 10-kilometre provincial championships in Beresford and the 10-k Chaleur Banque Nationale, which boasts a very fast course with a record of 29:35 set by Joel Bourgeois in 1996. This is a great time and a great place for some personal best 10-k. There is also a 5-k and some great events for the kids. Get all the info at www.anb.ca.

* The next day, we have two events to celebrate Dad. The 29th running of the Father's Day 5-Miler takes place in St. Andrews. This challenging course is none-the-less popular among runners as many come back year after year. As usual, the run starts at 10 a.m. at the Sir James Dunn Academy and runs you through St Andrews. There is also a kids Aliant Future Series event for the young ones to get their Father's Day tradition started.

This is always a great event and one you won't want to miss. To get more information contact powermj@nbnet.nb.ca.

* Another popular race is the Do It for Dad 5-k in Saint John. This event raises funds to fight prostate cancer and has been very successful. The course is the fast and beautiful Harbour Passage beginning and finishing on the boardwalk at Market Square. There is also an untimed one-kilometre walk for supporters of all ages. This is always an inspiring event with many "survivors" in attendance. You can register at http://www.atlanticchip.ca/events/

* Last week, an already fast season got taken up a notch in the Rave Run, this year's 5-km provincial championships. Grand Bay-Westfield is a great venue for this event and the times were very impressive. April Lambert of Saint John won the women's race in a very quick 19:29 followed by Dominique Roy of Fredericton (20:45) and Leah Smith of Long Reach (20:56). The men's race was a good old fashioned shoot out between Moncton's Adam Stacey and Saint John's Chris Brake. Times of 15:47 and 15:52 are pretty rare but when you get these two together watch out. To give you some context, third place went to New Maryland's Chris Brannon in 16:01. Brannon runs out of power house Georgia State University, so when Georgia State is third, you have a serious run on your hands.

* In other action, it was another great year for Catch the Bug. Alex Coffin of Saint John won the 10-k event in 35:16. Evan Arsenault's youth wasn't enough to match Coffin's experience on this day but the young Saint Johner's time of 37:09 was still a very impressive mark. Alexandre Genois of Cap-Sante, Que. finished in third spot with a 37:47 clocking. For the women, it was Suzanne Doucet of Quispamsis in 42:15 followed by Frederictonians Jill Seymour (44:40) and Allyson MacDonald (45:03).

In the 5-k event, the top male was 13-year-old Peter Banks of Saint John in 21:35 building on his very successful season last year. You might want to keep your eye on this kid, he is going somewhere. On the women's side, it was Nancy Connell of Saint John in 25:28.

* A quick tip of the hat to John Kelley and his team for another successful Bikaru. The results are a little complex to present here but you can get all the details in the "files to share" section of www.ontherun411.com.

* This week's Person on the Run goes out to Elizabeth Seiffert of Hanwell. Last weekend, she placed 11th in her age category at the World Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships in Vancouver and on her way home this weekend, she will compete in the Muskoka Long Course Triathlon. Well done Elizabeth.

Gotta run

Daryl Steeves is the department head of Allied Health at the NBCC Saint John campus. He writes a weekly column throughout the running season. Visit his website at www.ontherun411.com.

The running season is in full bloom and this is a big weekend all over the province. The action starts in Moncton Saturday with the Walk of Life five-kilometre run and walk. This event features a fast flat course with an exciting stadium finish at the Université de Moncton. Get all the details at http://www.umoncton.ca/coeur/.

On Sunday, there is something for everyone. In the Saint John area we have the Rothesay Elementary five km with a fast double-loop course finishing on a down hill. You gotta love that. The run goes at 10 a.m. from Rothesay Elementary and you can register online at www.alexcoffin.com. If you are looking for something a little different you can always try the kickoff event for the KV Challenge. Dubbed the Bikeru, it mixes running, cycling and kayaking in a participatory event highlighting the beautiful course of the KV Challenge marathon. Contact johnkell@nb.sympatico.ca if you would like to participate.

Up north, it is the Marathon de la Baie des Chaleurs in Charlo. This is always a great event and the only marathon in New Brunswick until fall. You can get the details and register online at http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/baie_des_chaleurs/.

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BUILT FOR SPEED: Last weekend was for the fleet of foot featuring five-km specialists in both Fredericton and Saint John. In Fredericton, a hometown sweep was foiled by Quebec’s Alexander Genais of Cap Sante in third place in 17:49 behind Peter Gaudet (17:43) and David Brown (17:32).

In Rothesay, the K-Park Elementary five km drew a good crowd and some very fast runners up front. In what will probably be the tightest finish of the season, Bruce Grant of Saint John nipped Chris Brake of Saint John at the finish line by one second to record a 16:28 to Brake’s 16:29. In third was the godfather of running, Gilles Gautreau of Rothesay in 17:12. On the women’s side, Connie Coffin of Saint John took the top spot with an impressive 22:56 ahead of fellow Saint Johner Marta Kelly in 23:43. Third place went to Gina Hyslop of Kingston in 24:39. He may wear No. 10 on the rink but in the one-km event this weekend he was No. 1 as Rothesay’s Jack Tilley took top spot in this untimed event.

Further afield, a couple of local runners did us proud at the Ottawa Marathon. Brent Bethune and Gillian Reid of Hampton both had solid mid-pack finishes in the Canadian Marathon Championships. Bethune finished in 4:03:59 while Reid was good for a 4:13:20.

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VERSATILITY SHOWS: This week’s Person on the Run goes to Connie Coffin. This humble dietician qualified for Boston just a few weeks ago and now has won at the five-km distance to show her versatility. In addition to her own accomplishments, she is always ready to lend a hand or give advice to new runners and is a great role model for her children. Her 13 year old daughter Alexandra was fourth in the five km with a time of 26:24. Way to go. Gotta run"‰"¦

Daryl Steeves is the department head of Allied Health at the NBCC Saint John campus. He writes a weekly column throughout the running season. Visit his website at www.ontherun411.com.

Reg. Time / Enregistrement: Race Pack Pick Up: Sat May 31 @ 1:00-3:00pm, June 1 @ 7:30am-9:00am

Start Time / Départ: 9:30am(kids run) 10:00am (5km) Banquet Time: Immediately following 5km run.

Registration Location / Lieu:
Rothesay Elementary School lobby.

Main Event / Événement principal: 5km

Other Events: 1km kids run

Timex: no

Super Series: no

Registration Fee / Enregistrement: $2.00kids run, $20.00 adult run (Late Fee: $no, Must registered before No online registration available after Friday May 30th.)

Online Registration: http://www.alexcoffin.com

Contact 1: Kodi MacGougan Email: kodi.macgougan@nbed.nb.ca
Tel #: 847-6203 Fax #:

Showers / Douches: No

T-Shirt (5km): Yes (First 100 registered guaranteed / les 100 1er enregistrés)

Course / Parcours: Fairly flat double loop with a down hill finish.

Awards: Plaques awarded to top male and top female overall.

Other details: Post race massage, homeade baked goods at the finish line.