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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!
Whether you're boosting your fitness, training for a race, or enjoying social runs and walks, we can help you reach your goals.
Whether you're boosting your fitness, training for a race, or enjoying social runs and walks, we can help you reach your goals.
Why You’ll Love Our Run Club
Why You’ll Love Our Run Club
1️⃣ Two runs a week
On Tuesdays get your heart pumping with our high-energy intensity training sessions and on Saturdays we shift gears and focus on building your stamina with a steady, easy-paced endurance run.
For the summer session a 16-week detailed training program will build runners towards a half marathon and 10km distance.
2️⃣ 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.
3️⃣ Expert Coaching & Support
From our world-class head coach to our team of supportive run leaders, we've got the expertise to guide you every step of the way.
4️⃣ Join us anytime throughout
If you can’t commit to the full session, we offer a prorated rate. Or simply drop-in anytime for $10 a session.
1️⃣ Two runs a week
On Tuesdays get your heart pumping with our high-energy intensity training sessions and on Saturdays we shift gears and focus on building your stamina with a steady, easy-paced endurance run.
For the summer session a 16-week detailed training program will build runners towards a half marathon and 10km distance.
2️⃣ 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.
3️⃣ Expert Coaching & Support
From our world-class head coach to our team of supportive run leaders, we've got the expertise to guide you every step of the way.
4️⃣ Join us anytime throughout
If you can’t commit to the full session, we offer a prorated rate. Or simply drop-in anytime for $10 a session.
Summer/Fall '25 Clinic
Summer/Fall '25 Clinic

Jun 24 – Oct 11, 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
- S/S Shirt
First trial session is free, just drop-in. Ongoing drop-in rate is $10 per day. Prorated fee available.
Jun 24 – Oct 11, 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
- S/S 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?
