It was a cold, wet January I had just moved to Vancouver from Ontario and knew no one I was lonely and facing a chapter of reinvention in my life These chapters are often when we are most vulnerable...
Read the StoryBrooks, the renowned footwear brand, has once again raised the bar in the world of running shoes...
The Asics Metaspeed Paris Series is a new line of running shoes designed to meet the...
As the long-run distance increases in the training schedule, pre-run nutrition becomes...
The final ten days of your running program is mostly tapering from the past three months of hard...
The First Half Marathon is just weeks away Hopefully you have been building your aerobic fitness...
Run Faster! Everyone would like to run faster in races Over the years there have been several...
Earlier this year, when a few Forerunners’ athletes recognized the need to cross train, a...
There are a few weeks until race day December was a challenge for training with snow and ice on...
Winter brings snow and rain which has an impact on our workouts We need to keep training for races...
Most of us have used cross training at some time to improve our fitness, avoid bad weather, help...
It's time to increase your long runs as you prepare for the Great Trek As you increase your...
Our training program includes three key workouts per week: speed, tempo and long run This week’s...
"You can find the workout schedule in TrainingPeak Here is a little information on how the...
WORKOUT LOCATION SCHEDULE for FORERUNNERS MAIN ST-WINTER 2022 6:30pm Wed Mar 30 - Memorial...
As the First Half approaches it’s tempting to run too fast or too far during the final few...
The Forerunners Main Street Running Clinic for Winter 2022 training schedule is designed for...
During these times of self led runs and workouts you may have noticed a drop in your speed of long...
For the past four weeks the training program has emphasized improving your VO2max through faster...
Forerunners currently is hosting the Virtual Seven Summits and Four Cities Run until June 30th If...
Your winter training has gone well You have improved your fitness through long runs, tempo...
Vary the recovery during speedwork to meet your goals The Forerunners training program is based...
What to do the days between workouts The Forerunners training program is based on three key...
Circuit Training - Combined Speed-work and Strength Developing a few aches and pains or your...
Tight hamstring, sore back, achy feet Over the course of a 10 km run, our feet strike the ground...
It usually takes about two weeks to return to normal after a half marathon If you run at a maximum...
The last week of the running program is primarily a week of recovery from the past three months of...
As your key race approaches it’s tempting to run too fast or too far during the final few...
The primary Forerunners training schedule asks for three primary runs per week; long run, tempo...
Happy New Year! 2020 was an unusual year and a year of patience as COVID turned everything...
You have been working out this fall and into the winter building your aerobic base and speed As...
Q: I find it too difficult to run the pace pick-ups during my long run I am targeting 5min/km...
As a runner, the main reason to cross train is to improve your fitnesswithout the injury risk of...
Tempo runs are fast pace efforts that are brisker than long run pace, but not so fast that you are...
Our training program includes three key workouts per week speed, tempo and long run This week's...
The Forerunners Vancouver Virtual Running Clinic for Winter/Spring 2021 training schedule is...
Want to keep running after completing your First 5kmBeginners 10km...
We all have heard the expression going the extra mile Above and beyond what was asked or required...
It was a running shoe revolution New carbon plated shoes hit the pavement The first was the Nike...
The Great Trek is two months away You have time to improve your fitness and have a good...
The Fall Classic/Great Trek offers three virtual races: Half Marathon, 10KM and 5KM, with the...
Strides are easy pace sprints run on a level road, track or grass field These light accelerations...
The Forerunners Mile Challenge is well underway There are a few more days left to run your first...
Want to start running and run 5km in 12 weeks Follow this schedule: BEGINNERS 5KM...
Circuit Training - Combined Speed-work and Strength During these times when gym access is...
Carbon plated shoes have taken the running world by storm We have seen dramatic improvements in...
Run in a 5 week cycle of 3 weeks higher volume followed by 2 weeks of lower volume The human...
Results will be updated Sunday evenings (the 10th, 17th, and 24th) Results for Week #1 5...
When you start out on a running schedule you will see your fitness will improve week after week...
International level track and field athletes will often race a fall marathon after their track...
To our valued community: With the current spread of COVID-19 across Canada and the world,...
What workouts will help you have a better race The final two weeks are just as important as...
Most of our clinic runs on Saturday are at an easy pace: marathon race pace plus 30 to 45...
The 2020 First Half is sold out, but you can still enter the race by signing up for the...
Hello! My name is Mary and I am a double lung transplant recipient My journey begins in...
When the carbon fiber shoe landed in 2018 I was not convinced that they help you run faster The...
As race day approaches you begin to taper by reducing your training volume This allows your legs...
Not everyone runs the same, and you will see different running techniques If you are running...
The Fall Classic is an excellent opportunity to find a race distance that will meet your running...
With race day just around the corner and its time to get ready to run your best There is time to...
You have another month of training before the First Half Half Marathon There is enough time to run...
Coach Dan Cumming passed away of heart failure earlier this month while in Jamaica He was planning...
Yesterday on November the 18th, Forerunners threw a Pancake Run in support of the UBC Thunderbirds...
As runners looking to improve our times and qualify for key events, we are more focused on our...
With less than a week to go there is not too much more to do to prepare before your race You should...
The last week of the running program is basically a week of recovery from the weeks of hard...
Such a fantastic night had by all at the Forerunners Main Street Ladies Night in support of the BC...
Our training program includes three fundamental types of running, speedwork, tempo runs and the...
Forerunners offers a Wednesday evening speed clinic at all three locations You can join us starting...
For the most demanding runner, the new Cloudace will launch on June 21 We invite you to join us on...
It's race weekend! The Pacific Road Runners "First Half" Half Marathon is this Sunday February...
FORERUNNERS is hiring a full time manager, full and part time sales associates Store Manager:...
Here are some photos from our Saucony Resolution Run on Sunday January 7, 2018 Thanks for all...
Sale runs from Friday November 24th through Sunday November 26th at all 3 locations Lots of other...
Don't forget the Fall Classic is this weekend Pick up times for race kits are as...
Pacific Road Runners (PRR) is a recreational running club, with members interested in leading a fit...
I am home now from Toronto and have had some time to reflect on my marathon experience on Sunday...
"Your Heart, Your Health, and Your Running" Our friends at the Pacific Road Runners (hosts of the...
by, Carolyn Berry, BSc, RD, CDE Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes...
Five key factors to your taper for the half or full marathon You've finished the longest run and...
It's Race Weekend! Good luck to everyone racing this weekend! The hardest aspect of racing is the...
By Sean Del Ben, MKin, HBK, CSCS The main difference between a marathon champion and 20th place is...
by Carolyn Berry, BSc, RD Registered Dietitian & Nutrition...
This is your chance to explore our beautiful North Shore Trails and maybe make some new...
Whenever I meet someone for the first time and the conversation gets to our occupations, there is...
Drop in yoga classes are on going at Forerunners Main Street "Yoga For Runners" with Robin...
Our training program includes three types of running, speedwork, tempo runs and the long easy run...
Why it is Important The average runner strikes the ground 1000 times per mile, 50-70 times a minute...
You’ve take your first step by deciding to race the Fall Classic Its, time to think about how you...
Please join us Tuesday July 18th at 7:00 pm for our Brooks/Moving Comfort bra fitting...
The Forerunners Main Street 7 Summits of Vancouver Urban Challenge route includes seven peaks in...
Introducing our newest Forerunners/New Balance brand ambassadors, Kristina Bangma and Facundo...
Come help us celebrate the Grand Opening of Forerunners Main Street with a 5 km and 25 km Pancake...
We're thrilled to announce our Grand Opening for Forerunners Main Street Please join us for our...
Forerunners Main Street 3889 Main Street, Vancouver, BC |Grand Opening 5km & 25km Social...
By Carolyn Berry, BSc, RD Registered Dietitian & Nutrition...
So that went better than expected Here is my recap of Around the Bay 30K In my experience it’s...
Please join us on Saturday April 15th at 8:00 am for our inaugural social run at our brand new Main...
Please join us on Saturday April 15th at 8:00 am for our inaugural social run at our brand new Main...
The spring racing season has officially commenced! I’m pleased with my first race at St...
Forerunners is looking to add to our team and that person could be you! Are you: energetic...
My last post outlined my October marathon debut which was a fantastic learning experience but left...
I am back to full training and it feels so good and so tiring at the same time I am running 3...
Thanks to Karen & Peter Butler – the fantastic owners of Forerunners Vancouver for 30 years...
Forerunners and Mile 2 Marathon coach, Dylan Wykes gives us a look at this weekends upcoming...
So I've neglected this blog since being injured in September Perhaps as the injury lingered for 12...
Established in 1996, the Pacific Spirit Triathlon Club is Vancouver’s longest-standing...
⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2017 is just around the corner and that has many of us setting new goals and picking...
WHEN TO HIT THE DREADMILL Mother Nature threw a hissy-fit and hit the greater Vancouver area pretty...
(video credit to Damian Frith, Carlos Chiu, and Lucy Chi) Happy 10 year anniversary, Coach...
It has been almost seven weeks since the marathon I have finally gathered my thoughts and I will...
We were honoured with being awarded the 2016 Service Excellence Award at the North...
Mizuno Running - Wave Sky Testing Nov 25-27, 2016 Thanks for your interest in helping the Mizuno...
Join our friends at the Vancouver Marathon Society for the Fall Classic Social Run on Thursday,...
It's that time of year again! As part of their presentation of the First 1/2 Half Marathon, the...
One week to go until I toe the line at Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon I am excited,...
It is funny how sometimes life repeats itself A year ago I found myself in this same position I was...
FALL CLASSIC PACERS Are you interested in becoming a Pacer for the 2016 Fall Classic on November...
Come celebrate Saucony Day on Saturday September 24th at our West 4th Avenue location! Team...
Join us on Tuesday September 20th at 6:30 pm at our 4th Avenue location (3502 West 4th Avenue)...
Join us for Mizuno Day this Saturday September 10th at our West 4th Avenue location Mizuno...
When Forerunners founders Peter and Karen Butler organized their first running clinic in November...
Alright folks, Track & Field at the 2016 Rio Olympics is here! It’s only once every four...
Marathon season is fast approaching, with some of North America’s biggest marathons just over two...
After a rocky spring in which I felt like I was running with half my body, on very little actual...
My last blog post mentioned the emotionally difficult times I was having in April These emotional...
Dear Forerunners Runners, With the arrival of summer here in Vancouver and so many people out...
Join Our Team Are you looking for a fast moving, fun-filled environment to work in Are...
Darn shin and other racing recaps This always seems to happen to me — I put the whole blog...
Another long overdue blog post, but I think it's because I have been wondering how to approach this...
We are now well in to 2016 and I have neglected my blog I’m not sure why but it is now time to...
This morning I stumbled across a photo from 9 years ago of the finish of the 2007 Vancouver Sun Run...
