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The R&R Run Club welcomes everyone—runners and walkers alike!
The R&R Run Club welcomes everyone—runners and walkers alike!
Ready to elevate your fitness, push your limits, and enjoy the thrill of running with a supportive and inspiring community?
Ready to elevate your fitness, push your limits, and enjoy the thrill of running with a supportive and inspiring community?
A Run Club for Everyone.
A Run Club for Everyone.
Our Run Club welcomes all, from beginners to seasoned runners. Whether you're boosting your fitness, training for a race, or enjoying social runs and walks, we have sessions to help you reach your goals.
Our Run Club welcomes all, from beginners to seasoned runners. Whether you're boosting your fitness, training for a race, or enjoying social runs and walks, we have sessions to help you reach your goals.
Why You’ll Love Our Run Club
Why You’ll Love Our Run Club
Two runs a week:
- Tuesdays – Intensity Training
Get your heart pumping with our high-energy Intensity Training sessions! This fun, challenging workout is designed to build speed, strength, and improve running technique through a variety of drills, intervals, and exercises. Whether you're looking to increase your speed or enhance your overall running efficiency, this session will help you become a stronger, faster runner. - Saturdays – Endurance Run
On Saturdays, we shift gears and focus on building your stamina with a relaxed Endurance Run. These steady-paced long runs are perfect for improving your aerobic capacity. With multiple distance options to suit your fitness level, you’ll enjoy the challenge of longer distances while building lasting endurance in a supportive group atmosphere. - All Levels Welcome
Whether you walk, run/walk, or run at different paces, there’s a group for you. Feel free to switch groups weekly to match your energy, whether you’re pushing yourself or taking it easy. - Expert Coaching & Support
Coach Lara brings over 35 years of experience as a personal trainer and coach in running, cycling, and triathlon. She’s helped athletes qualify for premier events like the Boston and Berlin Marathons and the Hawaii Ironman. Her expertise, passion, and personal athletic journey will inspire you to achieve your best. - Community Vibes
Build lasting connections, stay inspired, and celebrate achievements together! From post-run coffee to fun events like beer tastings and clinic celebrations, our vibrant community makes every run or walk unforgettable.
Two runs a week:
- Tuesdays – Intensity Training
Get your heart pumping with our high-energy Intensity Training sessions! This fun, challenging workout is designed to build speed, strength, and improve running technique through a variety of drills, intervals, and exercises. Whether you're looking to increase your speed or enhance your overall running efficiency, this session will help you become a stronger, faster runner. - Saturdays – Endurance Run
On Saturdays, we shift gears and focus on building your stamina with a relaxed Endurance Run. These steady-paced long runs are perfect for improving your aerobic capacity. With multiple distance options to suit your fitness level, you’ll enjoy the challenge of longer distances while building lasting endurance in a supportive group atmosphere. - All Levels Welcome
Whether you walk, run/walk, or run at different paces, there’s a group for you. Feel free to switch groups weekly to match your energy, whether you’re pushing yourself or taking it easy. - Expert Coaching & Support
Coach Lara brings over 35 years of experience as a personal trainer and coach in running, cycling, and triathlon. She’s helped athletes qualify for premier events like the Boston and Berlin Marathons and the Hawaii Ironman. Her expertise, passion, and personal athletic journey will inspire you to achieve your best. - Community Vibes
Build lasting connections, stay inspired, and celebrate achievements together! From post-run coffee to fun events like beer tastings and clinic celebrations, our vibrant community makes every run or walk unforgettable.
2025 Schedule
2025 Schedule
Clinic |
Date |
Day |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Clinic |
DateJan 7-May 3, 2025 |
DayTuesday, 6:15pm & |
Status |
ClinicSpring Fling Off-Season Run Training |
DateMay 13-June 14, 2025 |
DayTuesday, 6:15pm & |
StatusDetails to come |
ClinicSummer/Fall Clinic |
DateJun 25-Oct 11, 2025 |
DayTuesday, 6:15pm & |
StatusDetails to come |
ClinicFall Back Off-Season Run Training |
DateOct 21-Dec 20, 2025 |
DayTuesday, 6:15pm & |
StatusDetails to come |
Winter/Spring '25 Clinic
Winter/Spring '25 Clinic
Jan 7 – May 3, 2025
Tuesdays at 6:15pm – Intensity Training
Saturdays at 8:15am – Endurance Run
Where: Rackets & Runners, 3880 Oak St, Vancouver
What a typical Tuesday training session looks like:
- Workout overview and purpose
- In-store dynamic warm-up
- 15-minute walk, run/walk or run warm up
- 20-30 minute main set - intervals, tempo, hills, drills, etc
- 10-minute walk, run/walk or run cool down
- Stretch & high fives!
What a typical Saturday training session looks like:
- Workout overview and route descriptions
- In-store dynamic warm up
- Steady long, easy run with multiple distance options
- Stretch & high fives!
Benefits:
- Detailed training program
- 20% discount on all regular-priced merchandise for duration of training program
- Coach Lara to give instruction on training principles, running form, injury prevention and nutrition
- LS Half-zip Shirt
First trial session is free, just drop-in. Ongoing drop-in rate is $10 per day. Prorated fee available.
Jan 7 – May 3, 2025
Tuesdays at 6:15pm – Intensity Training
Saturdays at 8:15am – Endurance Run
Where: Rackets & Runners, 3880 Oak St, Vancouver
What a typical Tuesday training session looks like:
- Workout overview and purpose
- In-store dynamic warm-up
- 15-minute walk, run/walk or run warm up
- 20-30 minute main set - intervals, tempo, hills, drills, etc
- 10-minute walk, run/walk or run cool down
- Stretch & high fives!
What a typical Saturday training session looks like:
- Workout overview and route descriptions
- In-store dynamic warm up
- Steady long, easy run with multiple distance options
- Stretch & high fives!
Benefits:
- Detailed training program
- 20% discount on all regular-priced merchandise for duration of training program
- Coach Lara to give instruction on training principles, running form, injury prevention and nutrition
- LS Half-zip Shirt
First trial session is free, just drop-in. Ongoing drop-in rate is $10 per day. Prorated fee available.
Meet Your Coach
Meet Your Coach
Coach Lara Penno
Coach Lara Penno
Lara has over 35 years experience as a personal trainer, run, cycling and triathlon coach. She has guided athletes to qualify and compete in premier events including the Boston, Berlin, New York City and London Marathons, Hawaii Ironman and Ironman Canada. She is a caring coach who brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding from her personal experience as an athlete and loves to share this enthusiasm.
Lara has over 35 years experience as a personal trainer, run, cycling and triathlon coach. She has guided athletes to qualify and compete in premier events including the Boston, Berlin, New York City and London Marathons, Hawaii Ironman and Ironman Canada. She is a caring coach who brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding from her personal experience as an athlete and loves to share this enthusiasm.
Run Club FAQs
Run Club FAQs
Can I drop-in and determine if the R&R Run Club is a good fit for me?
What gear do I need?
What if I’ve never run before?
What are your routes?
Is there a secure location to leave my stuff?
Do you have any social time?
Anything else I should know?
I have Run Club questions. Who can I talk to for more info?
