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The R&R Run Club welcomes all runners (and walkers)!
The R&R Run Club welcomes all runners (and walkers)!
With a customizable approach, elite head coach, ongoing education, and a supportive community – it’s a personalized running experience like no other!
We offer clinics year-round for both runners and walkers.
With a customizable approach, elite head coach, ongoing education, and a supportive community – it’s a personalized running experience like no other!
We offer clinics year-round for both runners and walkers.
2024 Schedule
2024 Schedule
Clinic |
Date |
Day |
Status |
---|---|---|---|
Clinic |
DateJan 9-April 30, 2024 |
DayTuesday, 6pm |
Statusin progress, drop-ins allowed |
Clinic |
DateJan 11-May 2, 2024 |
DayThursday, 6pm |
Statusin progress, drop-ins allowed |
Clinic |
DateJan 13-May 4, 2024 |
DaySaturday, 8am |
Statusin progress, drop-ins allowed |
ClinicSpring Fling Off-Season Training |
DateMay 7-June 8, 2024 |
DayTuesday, 6pm & |
Statusmore info to come |
ClinicSpring Fling Walking Group |
DateMay 7-June 8, 2024 |
DayTuesday, 6pm & |
Statusmore info to come |
ClinicRun Stronger/Run Faster |
DateJune 11-Oct 8, 2024 |
DayTuesday, 6pm |
Statusmore info to come |
ClinicLearn To Run |
DateJune 13-Oct 10, 2024 |
DayThursday, 6pm |
Statusmore info to come |
ClinicEndurance |
DateJune 15-Oct 12, 2024 |
DaySaturday, 8am |
Statusmore info to come |
ClinicWalking Group |
DateJune 11-Oct 8, 2024 |
DaySaturday, 8am |
Statusmore info to come |
ClinicFall Back Off-Season Training |
DateOct 15-Dec 14, 2024 |
DayTuesday, 6pm & |
Statusmore info to come |
ClinicFall Back Walking Group |
DateOct 15-Dec 14, 2024 |
DayTuesday, 6pm & |
Statusmore info to come |
Tuesday
Tuesday
Run Stronger/Run Faster
Run Stronger/Run Faster
For runners looking to build speed, strength and technique. This intensity training will include run drills, tempo, hills, and intervals. Sign-up for Tuesdays only, or add additional Saturday endurance training.
Jan 9-April 30, 2024 (17 weeks)
Meet Tuesday at 6:15pm (plus Sat 8am for Endurance Combo option)
5 levels: run/walk, 7, 6, 5, 4 min/km
1/2 way Training Celebration: Sat, March 2
Pre-race Shake out Run: Sat, May 4
Optional end of session race: BMO Vancouver 8KM/Half Marathon/Marathon, Sunday, May 5
Benefits:
- Detailed 17-week training program
- 15% discount on all regular-priced merchandise for duration of training program
- Customizable Coaching Approach
- Complimentary technical long sleeve
This program has now started, but you can drop-in at anytime for $5 per session. Any inquiries, email us at runclub@racketsandrunners.ca.
For runners looking to build speed, strength and technique. This intensity training will include run drills, tempo, hills, and intervals. Sign-up for Tuesdays only, or add additional Saturday endurance training.
Jan 9-April 30, 2024 (17 weeks)
Meet Tuesday at 6:15pm (plus Sat 8am for Endurance Combo option)
5 levels: run/walk, 7, 6, 5, 4 min/km
1/2 way Training Celebration: Sat, March 2
Pre-race Shake out Run: Sat, May 4
Optional end of session race: BMO Vancouver 8KM/Half Marathon/Marathon, Sunday, May 5
Benefits:
- Detailed 17-week training program
- 15% discount on all regular-priced merchandise for duration of training program
- Customizable Coaching Approach
- Complimentary technical long sleeve
This program has now started, but you can drop-in at anytime for $5 per session. Any inquiries, email us at runclub@racketsandrunners.ca.
Thursday
Thursday
Learn to Run
Learn to Run
For those new to running, returning to running from an injury, or for those that want to progress to a run/walk pace. Sign-up for Thursdays only, or add additional Saturday endurance training/long-run support.
Jan 11-May 2, 2024 (17 weeks)
Meet Thurs at 6:15pm (plus Sat 8am for Endurance Combo option)
2 levels: walk/run & run/walk
1/2 Way Training Celebration: Sat, March 2
Pre-race Shake out Run: Sat, May 4
Target race: BMO Vancouver 8KM Sun, May 5
Benefits:
- Detailed 17-week training program.
- 15% discount on all regular-priced merchandise for duration of training program
- Customizable Coaching Approach
- Complimentary technical long sleeve
This program has now started, but you can drop-in at anytime for $5 per session. Any inquiries, email us at runclub@racketsandrunners.ca.
For those new to running, returning to running from an injury, or for those that want to progress to a run/walk pace. Sign-up for Thursdays only, or add additional Saturday endurance training/long-run support.
Jan 11-May 2, 2024 (17 weeks)
Meet Thurs at 6:15pm (plus Sat 8am for Endurance Combo option)
2 levels: walk/run & run/walk
1/2 Way Training Celebration: Sat, March 2
Pre-race Shake out Run: Sat, May 4
Target race: BMO Vancouver 8KM Sun, May 5
Benefits:
- Detailed 17-week training program.
- 15% discount on all regular-priced merchandise for duration of training program
- Customizable Coaching Approach
- Complimentary technical long sleeve
This program has now started, but you can drop-in at anytime for $5 per session. Any inquiries, email us at runclub@racketsandrunners.ca.
Saturday
Saturday
Endurance
Endurance
A long run with run leaders and a variety of pace groups for distance training, or just a supported group run. Sign-up for Saturdays only, or add additional Tuesday intensity training.
- 8km - walk/run & run/walk - Must be comfortable walking 45-min non-stop
- Half Marathon - Must be comfortable running 45-min non-stop
- Marathon - Must be comfortable running 90-min non-stop
Jan 13-May 4, 2024 (17 weeks)
Meet Saturday at 8:00am
*Drop-ins and walkers welcome! Join us on any given week for a supported, community long run or walk. Drop-in fee is $5.
1/2 Way Training Celebration: Sat, March 2
Pre-race Shake Out Run: Sat, May 4
Target race: BMO Vancouver Half Marathon/Marathon, Sun, May 5
Benefits:
- Detailed 17-week training program.
- 15% discount on all regular-priced merchandise for duration of training program
- Customizable Coaching Approach
- Complimentary technical long sleeve
This program has now started, but you can drop-in at anytime for $5 per session. Any inquiries, email us at runclub@racketsandrunners.ca.
A long run with run leaders and a variety of pace groups for distance training, or just a supported group run. Sign-up for Saturdays only, or add additional Tuesday intensity training.
- 8km - walk/run & run/walk - Must be comfortable walking 45-min non-stop
- Half Marathon - Must be comfortable running 45-min non-stop
- Marathon - Must be comfortable running 90-min non-stop
Jan 13-May 4, 2024 (17 weeks)
Meet Saturday at 8:00am
*Drop-ins and walkers welcome! Join us on any given week for a supported, community long run or walk. Drop-in fee is $5.
1/2 Way Training Celebration: Sat, March 2
Pre-race Shake Out Run: Sat, May 4
Target race: BMO Vancouver Half Marathon/Marathon, Sun, May 5
Benefits:
- Detailed 17-week training program.
- 15% discount on all regular-priced merchandise for duration of training program
- Customizable Coaching Approach
- Complimentary technical long sleeve
This program has now started, but you can drop-in at anytime for $5 per session. Any inquiries, email us at runclub@racketsandrunners.ca.
Meet Your Coach
Meet Your Coach
Coach Lara Penno
Coach Lara Penno
Lara has over 25 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 25 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 just want to do long runs with a supportive group, but I’m not interested in completing a race at the end?
What if I’ve never run before?
Where do we run?
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?