Are you here yet?...It's 5am & the George Bain 5K is about to start!

You should be on the Eastern main road as the GB 5K runs off at 6am. Well done Air Bon Sonic Athletic club!

Marathon runners can suffer temporary heart damage

Interesting article....one of the key lessons is to hydrate...hydrate...hydrate

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39835985/ns/health-heart_health/

Next on the agenda: UWI SPEC Half Marathon

UWI SPEC half marathon runs off on Sunday Oct. 31, 2010 @ 6am. Visit their website for details.

http://sta.uwi.edu/spec/marathon/index.asp

Richard Jones in 14:54 at Venture 5K

Congrats to Richard Jones, who came in ahead of Denzel Ramirez & Curtis Cox to win the Venture Credit Union 5K yesterday. The race record of 14:36 remained standing but there's lot of motivation to train hard. The category winners were:

Under 15 Male: Kervin Lasaldo; Female: Makela Baptiste
15-19 Male: Sterlin Paul; Female: Abiane Collymore
20-29 Male: Matthew Hagley; Female: Jasan Rojas
30-39 Male: Jules La Rode; Female: Nicole Cain;
40-49 Male: Cantius Thomas; Female: Christine Regis;
50-59 Male: Kenrick Williams; Female: Bernardine Redhead.
60 and Over Male: Abdul Ahmed; Female: Patricia Green.

Venture Credit Union 5K Run & Fun Walk

August 2010 seems to be a lean month for road racing but Get Ready for Sunday Sep 19 2010! $10,000 for any Trinbagonian beating the meet record so there's all to train for -) The Point Fortin crew will be there to take in the action

Curtis Cox wins again!

We've lost count of the number of wins the phenomenal Curtis Cox has chalked up in 2010. Cox was first to the line at the anuual 20K Labour Day celebrations in fyzabad in a time of 1hr 9m 49ms. Congrats & may you win many more!

Granny Luces Classic runs off on Sunday June 13, 2010

Don't miss Eastern Credit Union's popular Granny Luces classic 5K & 10K starting at 6am on June 13. It was an exciting finish last year as Cleveland Forde just edged out Richard Jones. The Point crew will be heading out to the East to enjoy the proceedings and be back in time to watch Ghana & Germany play their opening matches!

THS POINT FORTIN ROAD RUNNERS 10K & TEATIME 5K - 2010 RACE RESULTS

 

 

Ribbons of Hope 5K...Join the movement

Saturday May 15, 2010 (Trinidad)
Sunday May 16, 2010 (Tobago)

http://www.ttutc.com/media-centre/?tag=utc-ribbons-of-hope-5k

One Picture says it all....April 25, 2010

We had lots of FUN in Point Fortin!

Congrats to Curtis Cox & Celine Lestrade, the overall 10K winners in the 2010 edition of the THS Point Fortin Road Runners Annual 10K & TeaTime 5K Fun Walk Run. Team MILAT took the Top 10K Team Prize.

The TeaTime 5K overall winners were Lionel Dandrade & Abiane Collymore. Point Fortin West Secondary clinched the TeaTime Top Senior School Trophy whilst Seereeram Memorial Vedic of Chaguanas ran away with the TeaTime Top Junior School Trophy.

Thanks to all the runners, walkers, sponsors, volunteers and spectators for their support! More videos & pictures will be coming soon.

Overall winner 10K: Curtis Cox

Top 10K Team: TEAM MILAT

Top 10K Team: TEAM MILAT

It's finally here!....This Sunday!....April 25, 2010

All Systems GO! The THS Point Fortin Road Runners 10K Run & TeaTime 5K Fun Walk/Run is this weekend!

On your mark...
April 25, 2010

Get set...
10K Starts @ 4 pm - Vance River Village, Guapo
5K Starts @ 3:30 pm - Gonzales Village, Guapo

Register on Race Day from 2 pm or at the following Early Registration Centres:

• Kenny's Carlton Centre, San Fernando
• Signature Stationery, Valpark Shopping Plaza
• Tang Hap's Supermarket, Point Fortin

GO!...
Both races Finish at Point Fortin Market Square where there will be lots of fun & entertainment for the entire family from 3:30 pm - DJ, Live Steel Pan, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Moko Jumbies, Cartoon Characters, Product Sampling & Giveaways.

Calling All Schools...Free Transportation on April 25, 2010

Free Transportation from San Fernando to Point Fortin will be provided to participating schools and then back to San Fernando. We will also be making arrangements for a secure carpark at the pickup/dropoff. The service is limited to students and teachers and will only be provided if there's enough people to fill the bus. The cutoff date to submit your information is April 19, 2010. So here's what you need to do asap -)

Submit the following information:

Name of school

Number of students/teachers requesting transportation

Name of Primary Contact & phone number

Send information via one of the following:

Email to: pointfortin10k@gmail.com

Comments: Click on the comments hotspot at the end of this Post

Facebook: On our Facebook wall or RSVP to the event

We will confirm arrangements with the Primary Contact you provide.

It's a great opportunity to meet new friends & support your school. This is the start of something new, how far it goes is up to you!

16 Days to go!...April 25, 2010

The countdown has begun! The THS Point Fortin Road Runners 10K Run & TeaTime 5K Fun Walk/Run is getting closer.

On your mark...
April 25, 2010

Get set...
10K Starts @ 4 pm - Vance River Village, Guapo
5K Starts @ 3:30 pm - Gonzales Village, Guapo

GO!...
Both races Finish at Point Fortin Market Square where there will be lots of fun & entertainment for the entire family from 3:30 pm - DJ, Live Steel Pan, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Moko Jumbies, Cartoon Characters, Product Sampling & Giveaways.

About the route.....April 25, 2010

For those of you not familiar with the south-land, here's some useful information as you prepare for the race. If you haven't started training, it's never too late - it's all in the mind! Having said that, the first thing you should know is it will be hot - afternoon sun - so make sure you are properly hydrated.

There will be a few small hills at the start of the 10K as we take you through the scenic route of Vance River Village. Then on to the main road pass K.T.O oil-sand quarry. There's a lovely stretch of straight flat road before you need to shift gears to first overcome a slight incline, then the 'monster' hill at Cochrane village. The organizers were thoughtful enough to place a water-stop just after the hill. From then on, it's plain sailing as the road meanders along through to Gonzales Village.

This is where the FUN starts - The TeaTime 5K Fun Walk/Run starts at Gonzales Village, near the Parrylands junction and is also your second water-stop. The route continues along the southern main road where you will meet Guides at the 'Dunlop' round-about to direct you. This is the first of three round-abouts along the route. There's a long stretch of road until you meet the Point Fortin East Secondary School and your third and final water stop.

You're on to the final stretch once you meet the Frisco round-about.Tiredness is not an option as you are almost there. Straight ahead, you will be within sight of the KFC round-about, where a left turn takes you to the Finish Line at Point Fortin Market Square! You will be re-energized by the festive atmosphere as the DJ, Live Steel Pan and the sounds of children playing with Cartoon characters and Bouncy Castle greet you.

To your left will be the Athlete's tent where fruits, Gatorade and other refreshments await. Enjoy the moment, for you are a champion! ...which by the way, is our theme song 'we are the champions......of the world'.

Download Registration Forms ...

Three Registration Centres located at Valsayn, San Fernando & Point Fortin

Registration Forms available for download:
To download: Right-mouse-click on image & choose 'save target as'.

It's TeaTime!....April 25, 2010

TeaTime & Bermudez Biscuit Company have graciously sponsored our 5K segment and it is now known as the 'TeaTime 5K FUN WALK/RUN'. There will be lots of added goodies in store at the 5K Start. All I'm allowed to tell you is 'Register Early!' so you won't miss out.

Thanks again to TeaTime for supporting the southland and in particular, Point Fortin & Road Running.

Early Registration now available at:

Signature Stationery & Business Works - Valpark Shopping Plaza

Kenny's Sports - Carlton Centre, San Fernando

Tang Hap's Supermarket - Point Fortin

Registration forms are available online for your convenience. Feel free to print and distribute.

About the race

Race Day is Sunday April 25, 2010.
The 10K will START at 4pm at Vance River Village, Guapo. We have added a 5K FUN WALK/RUN which will start 3:30pm at Gonzales Village, Guapo. Both races FINISH in front of Tang Hap's Supermarket (opposite the Point Fortin Market).

Over $15,000 in cash prizes & trophies up for grabs including prizes for the TOP SCHOOL team (5K). A TOP GUN Trophy (10K) is at stake for the TOP Club/Financial Services/Protective Services team with 20+ finishers.

The race route will be all along the Southern main road, pass Frisco junction then left at the KFC round-about to the finish line opposite the Point Fortin Market.

Registration at the START from 2pm. 10K: $30, 5K: $20, School Teams of 5+: $100. Early registration will soon be in place in Point Fortin, San Fernando & Valpark - Stay tuned for updates

Entertainment at the finish line from 3:30 pm including Face Painting, Bouncy Castle & Giveaways. Music & Live Pan to make this an enjoyable family event.

April 25th 2010 is race day!

Preparations have started for the 2010 version of the Tang Hap's Supermarket & Road Runners 10K race in Point Fortin, Trinidad & Tobago. Race details & registration information will be posted soon!

In 2009, Pamenos Ballantyne romped home as the overall winner closely followed by Curtis Cox.

This year, we intend to include a fun 'Walk & Run 5K' to the 10K and there will be lots of entertainment & activities at the finish line.

So please spread the word, link with your friends and stay tuned as we keep you informed

We welcome any comments on how we can work toward making this event one of the marquee races in the T&T calendar in the future

Volunteers on race day also welcome!