Store Location: Main St.

Main Street Summer 22 Half Marathon Clinic
July 2, 2022
Train for a half marathon run with Forerunners Main Street. Goal race: Great Trek Half Marathon in October 2022. Clinic includes: Wednesday evening workouts (6:30 pm) Saturday morning workouts (7:30 am) Monday workouts (when in session) Weekly newsletter Digital training program Training advice Run clinic garment Store discount
View Post
Main Street Summer 22 10K Clinic
January 24, 2022
Train for a 10km run with Forerunners Main Street. Goal race: Great Trek 10km in October 2022. Clinic includes: Wednesday evening workouts (6:30 pm) Saturday morning workouts (7:30 am) Monday workouts (when in session) Weekly newsletter Digital training program Training advice Run clinic garment Store discount
View Post
Main Street 10k and Vancouver 5k
This clinic group will provide training for 5km to 10km events in in June, including the Vancouver 5k. PACE GROUPS: Pace group for up to 70min 10km. Clinic includes Wednesday evening workout (6:30 pm), Saturday morning long run(8:00 am), weekly newsletter. Please note: this clinic meets off site at Memorial track (41st and Windsor) for […]
View Post
Main St-Dan Cumming Memorial Virtual 5k Walk or Run- January 1-February 12
January 9, 2022
You can run this virtual event anytime during the entire month of January, 2022. With the ongoing pandemic, we are unable to continue our monthly pancake runs. However, we still wish to continue our annual Dan Cumming event. So this year, we’ll go virtual. At any time during the month of January, you, your family, […]
View Post
Main Street Summer/Fall Run Clinic
June 21, 2021
We’re back! This clinic is for half and full marathon & 10km runners. The group meets twice a week (Wednesday evening at 6:30pm and Saturday morning at 7:30 am at Memorial Track, Memorial South Park, 5955 Ross St, Vancouver). Both half/full marathon group and 10km groups will meet at the same time. Wednesday evenings-track sessions. […]
View Post
Forerunners 12 Week Spring Half or Full Marathon Virtual Clinic
February 19, 2021
Please note: This is a virtual clinic. This clinic does not include group runs or in store meetings. This 12 week online virtual clinic will connect you with a community of runners who are motivated to continue training through the winter months to build towards the BMO Vancouver Marathon & Half Marathon (Virtual Event for 2021). […]
View Post
Forerunners 24 Week Spring Half or Full Marathon Virtual Clinic
October 28, 2020
Please note: This is a virtual clinic. This clinic does not include group runs or in store meetings. This 24 week online virtual clinic will connect you with a community of runners who are motivated to continue training through the winter months to build towards the BMO Vancouver Marathon & Half Marathon (Virtual Event for 2021). […]
View Post
Forerunners First Half 12 Week Virtual Clinic
Please note: This is a virtual clinic. This clinic does not include group runs or in store meetings. This online virtual clinic will connect you with a community of runners who are motivated to continue training through the winter months to build towards the First Half 1/2 Marathon (Virtual Event for 2021). The Clinic Package […]
View PostMain Street Ladies Night 2020
March 2, 2020
Please join us Tuesday May 26th at 6:30 pm for our Brooks/Moving Comfort bra fitting evening. You’ll be welcomed at the door by local firefighter calendar men. Your night will include: wine and cheese bra fashion show personalized bra fitting Entry to this event is $40 (payable by clicking the sign-up link below). All entry […]
View Post
Main Street Smiles for Life Run
February 16, 2020
Please join us Sunday May 29th at 9 am at Forerunners Main Street (3889 Main Street) for our Social Run and Walk with our friends from Dr. Marcy Schwartzman Dental Office.. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $10 to run with all funds to support local charity. […]
View Post
Main Street 12 Week Extension: First 1/2 to BMO
January 31, 2020
Registration Fee Includes: Training schedule, weekly newsletters, and entry to the Saturday morning (8 am) & Wednesday night (6:20 pm) running clinics Goal Race: BMO Vancouver Marathon & Half Marathon. Description: Looking to keep the ball rolling after the First Half? We have added an extension to our Marathon & Half Marathon Clinics at Forerunners […]
View Post
Main Street May Pancake Run
Please join us Sunday May 31st at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with their parents.) Distance: 5 km or 2.5 km walk Please note: for those […]
View Post
Main Street 2:15 to 2:30 Scotia Half Clinic
December 28, 2019
Forerunners Main Street 2:15 to 2:30 Scotia Half Clinic This 25 week run clinic to get you ready for the Scotia Half in June 2020. This clinic is for first time half marathoners or more experienced half marathoners. A clinic schedule will be handed out at the first workout. It will include a gradual increase […]
View Post
Winter Warrior Treadmill Marathon Relay Night
December 26, 2019
Join us Friday January 17th at 6 pm at Forerunners Main Street for a fun evening of running and refreshments and help the UBC Triathlon Team travel to their spring championships. Join us for a 42.2 km marathon relay on a treadmill. Two teams will compete for prizes. The distances run will be 1 km […]
View Post
Running the Big Six Marathons
December 7, 2019
Please join us Saturday January 11th, 2020 at Forerunners Main Street for an evening of discussion on the Big Six Marathons. Our panel will include local runners Carlos & Janet Chui, Walter Downey, and Damian Frith. All these runners recently completed the Abbott World Marathon Major Marathons (Tokyo, London, Boston, Chicago, Berlin, and New York […]
View Post
Dan Cumming Memorial 5k Run
November 22, 2019
Please join us Sunday January 26th at 9 am for our Memorial Run and Walk. This memorial run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with their parents.) Distance: 5 km or 2.5 km walk Please note: for those who […]
View Post
My Transplant Story
October 17, 2019
Hello! My name is Mary and I am a double lung transplant recipient. My journey begins in early 2006. That spring I was training for the Vancouver Marathon. During my training, I started to notice something was off. Being that I was a runner, I felt that I was quite in tune with my body. […]
View PostMain Street November Pancake Run
October 16, 2019
Please join us Sunday November 24th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with their parents.) Distance: 5 km or 2.5 km walk Please note: for those who […]
View PostMain Street 2019 Halloween Hill Challenge (October 1-30)
September 30, 2019
Run the Halloween Hill and receive a $15 gift card, and entry for the grand draw prizes! REGISTER IN ADVANCE ONLINE OR IN PERSON AT FORERUNNERS MAIN STREET CHECK-IN the store Forerunners Main Street (3889 Main Street) before you start. Run a 1 mile warm-up to the […]
View PostMain Street October Pancake Run
August 14, 2019
Please join us Sunday October 27th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with their parents.) Distance: 5 km or 2.5 km walk Please note: for those […]
View Post
Forerunners Main Street x New Balance – Trash Dash
July 31, 2019
We’re serving up something special this month. Since opening in 2017, we’ve called Main Street home and have been overwhelmed with the community of people, beautiful nature and ample running routes. Our community of runners and walkers use the trails, parks and roads everyday and now it’s time to give back. Join Forerunners Main Street […]
View PostMain Street August Pancake Run
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday August 25th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free […]
View Post
Forerunners Main Street Canada Day 21k Run
June 8, 2019
Join us at Forerunners Main Street on Monday July 1st at 8 am for our free OH CANADA run. OH CANADA! Celebrate Canada Day with a 21-or-so-km run on a course shaped like a map of Canada. This is a casual, non-competitive easy, and pace run. This course has 5 water fountains en route. We […]
View Post
Forerunners Main Street Four Cities 47km Urban Challenge-October 2019
June 7, 2019
Check-in October 20th at 6:47am The Forerunners Main Street Four Cities 47km Urban Challenge route includes running in four cities of the Lower Mainland Vancouver that the participants must climb during the run. The total distance is 47 km (there is no official measurement of the course). The Challenge starts and finishes at Forerunners Main […]
View Post
Forerunners Main Street Seven Summits of Vancouver 47km Urban Challenge
The Forerunners Main Street Seven Summits of Vancouver 47km Urban Challenge route includes running the Seven Summits of Vancouver that the participants must climb during the run. The total distance is 47 km (there is no official measurement of the course). The Challenge starts and finishes at Forerunners Main Street located at 3889 Main Street […]
View Post
An Evening with Dylan Wykes & Sarah Cuff
“Getting Race Ready” You’ve put the KMs in, the early mornings, the gels, and you’ve got the right gear. But how should you prepare in the final days leading up to Canada Running Series West Scotia Half race day? Join us at Forerunners on Main Street this June 18th at 6:30 pm to hear from […]
View Post
Scotia Half Shakeout Run
Join us Friday June 21st with Fraser Street Run Crew for their “Feel Good Friday“, a 5k and 2k shake-out run in preparation/celebration of the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon & 5k at Forerunners Main Street. We’re hosting a little shake out run prior to the big event on Sunday June 23rd. Everyone is welcome to […]
View PostMain Street July Pancake Run
April 27, 2019
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday July 28th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free […]
View PostMain Street May Pancake Run
March 1, 2019
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday May 26th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with […]
View PostThree Suggestions for a Better Race
February 4, 2019
With race day just around the corner and its time to get ready to run your best. There is time to run one or more low intensity training runs which should be designed to maintain your fitness while allowing your body to rest. After you have run your last workout your final race preparation is […]
View PostFinal Training Phase before the First Half Marathon
January 11, 2019
You have another month of training before the First Half Half Marathon. There is enough time to run two more longer runs before the race to be ready for a successful race. Our current schedule calls for an 18 km run and a 20 km run to improve aerobic endurance. It’s a little early to […]
View PostMain Street March Pancake Run
December 22, 2018
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday March 24th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with […]
View PostMain Street February Pancake Run
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday February 24th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with […]
View Post
January 5 km/2.5 km Run/Walk in Memory of Dan Cumming
Please join us Sunday January 27th at 9 am for our Memorial Run/Walk in memory of Dan Cumming. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Distance: 5 km or 2.5 km walk Please note: for those who would like to run a little longer, we will have a group (led by Coach […]
View Post
IN MEMORY OF COACH DAN CUMMING
Coach Dan Cumming passed away of heart failure earlier this month while in Jamaica. He was planning to run the 10km event at the Reggae Marathon. He had competed in the event seven years in a row – this year would have been the 8th – and he loved everything about the race, the people, and the […]
View Post
Pancakes and Sweat for Breakfast with UBC TSC Triathlon
November 19, 2018
Yesterday on November the 18th, Forerunners threw a Pancake Run in support of the UBC Thunderbirds Triathlon Sport Club, attracting upwards of 80 runners. This 5km run with a complementary breakfast of pancakes and draw prizes drew in upwards of forty runners on a frosty Sunday morning. This was a fairly relaxed run for around […]
View PostThe Health Benefits of Running
November 16, 2018
As runners looking to improve our times and qualify for key events, we are more focused on our workouts without realizing all the good we are doing for our health. Runners do get injured from time to time but how does that compare to the non-exercising population? Over past few decades’ runners have been studied to […]
View PostThree Suggestions For a Faster Race
October 26, 2018
With less than a week to go there is not too much more to do to prepare before your race. You should continue to train but at a reduced effort and distance. Here are three key suggestions for a successful race week. 1) Training Tips With a Week to Go You should be easing back […]
View PostHalf Marathon Race Week Suggestions
October 12, 2018
The last week of the running program is basically a week of recovery from the weeks of hard training, final preparation, and running the race. There are some things you can do to have a better race. RECOVERY FROM THE WEEKS OF HARD TRAINING 1) Run at a moderate effort level in your workouts. During […]
View PostMain Street Pancake Run October 21st
September 30, 2018
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday October 21st at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with […]
View PostMain Street Pancake Run November 18th
September 28, 2018
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday November 18th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with […]
View PostForerunners Main Street Ladies Night 2018
September 14, 2018
Such a fantastic night had by all at the Forerunners Main Street Ladies Night in support of the BC Firefighters Burn Fund. Thanks to all who took part. And a special thanks to the firefighters who generously donated their time to host, Brooks, and the BC Firefighters Burn Fund.
View PostMain Street Ping Pong Party
September 13, 2018
Join us for a celebration of all things running in Vancouver! We’re hosting a ping pong tournament at Forerunners, complete with food, beer and giveaways (think waterbottles, totes and maybe a shoe or two!), as well as a free one-month premium Strava membership with purchase. Behind every local Run Shop is an inspiring story of […]
View PostThe Long Easy Run for the Fall Classic
September 6, 2018
Our training program includes three fundamental types of running, speedwork, tempo runs and the long easy run. The long easy run helps prepare you for running distance events of 10 km or more by developing your aerobic fitness and improving your body’s use of fuel. The easy/longer distance runs correspond to the running just below […]
View PostSports Science Biomechanics
September 2, 2018
**the first 50 people to arrive will receive a prize** Please join us at Forerunners Main Street on Thursday September 20th for an evening of Sports Science Biomechanics with Dr. Jack Taunton MSc, MD, Dip Sports Medicine (CASEM), MCFP (SEM), FACSM’; and, Chris Napier PT, PhD Dr. Jack Taunton, MSc, MD, Dip Sports Medicine (CASEM), […]
View PostForerunners Main Street Pancake Run September 30th
August 26, 2018
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday September 30th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free […]
View PostSpeedwork for a faster 5k, 10km and half marathon time
August 8, 2018
Forerunners offers a Wednesday evening speed clinic at all three locations. You can join us starting after Labour Day in September to prepare for the fall Classic Half Marathon, 10km and 5km. http://forerunners.com.s57436.gridserver.com/running-clinics/ Why speedwork? Speed work improves running efficiency resulting in more economical energy use. Speedwork can rapidly improve your VO2 max which is […]
View PostForerunners Main Street Ceili’s Pub Run
July 23, 2018
Join us Thursday August 30th for at 6 pm at Forerunners Main Street (3889 Main Street) for “Run Happy Hour”. Our friends from Brooks and Ceili’s Pub have partnered with us to offer “Happy Hour with a Twist”. We’ll leave Forerunners Main Street at 6:30 and run to Ceili’s Pub in Richmond (approx. 11 km). Once […]
View PostMain Street Pancake Run August 26th
July 18, 2018
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday August 26th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free […]
View PostMain Street Ladies Night 2018
July 9, 2018
Please join us Tuesday September 11th at 6:30 pm for our Brooks/Moving Comfort bra fitting evening. You’ll be welcomed at the door by local firefighter calendar men. Your night will include: wine and cheese bra fashion show personalized bra fitting Entry to this event is $20 (payable by clicking the sign-up link below). All entry […]
View Post
An Evening with Roger Robinson and Kathrine Switzer-Main Street
July 8, 2018
Please join us for a great evening with running legends, Kathrine Switzer and Roger Robinson this August. Kathrine Switzer in 1967 became the first woman to run the Boston Marathon and is author of the best-selling book “Marathon Woman”. Roger Robinson a 2:18 master runner, and, is a well-known author of “Heroes and Sparrows (two editions)”, “Running […]
View PostForerunners Main Street Pancake Run July 29th
June 21, 2018
We’re serving up some pancakes with your run at Forerunners Main Street. Please join us Sunday July 29th at 9 am for our Social Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free […]
View Post
Forerunners Main Street Super Summit Challenge
June 7, 2018
To qualify for this challenge you must have run the Seven Summits of Vancouver Urban Challenge. Summit Challenge 2022 route runs to the top of the Grouse Grind and back down using the BCMC trail. The total distance is 47km (there is no official measurement of the course). The challenge starts and finishes at Forerunners […]
View Post
Main Street 7 Summits Urban Challenge October 2019
June 5, 2018
The Forerunners Main Street 7 Summits of Vancouver Urban Challenge route includes seven peaks in the City of Vancouver that the participants must climb during the run. The total distance is 47 km (there is no official measurement of the course). The Challenge starts and finishes at Forerunners Main Street located at 3889 Main Street […]
View Post
Main Street 7 Summits Urban Challenge June 2019
The Forerunners Main Street 7 Summits of Vancouver Urban Challenge route includes seven peaks in the City of Vancouver that the participants must climb during the run. The total distance is 47 km (there is no official measurement of the course). The Challenge starts and finishes at Forerunners Main Street located at 3889 Main Street […]
View PostSpring Marathon Wrap Up Social
May 11, 2018
The spring running season has been fantastic! There is much to celebrate and relive. Join us Friday May 25th for some cheer and socializing. Why not take the opportunity to get everyone together to discuss and celebrate our latest accomplishments and achievement this spring. We’ll have snacks and refreshments for all. Come for a minute, […]
View PostMain Street May 5 km, 2.5 km & 15 km Pancake Run
May 2, 2018
Join us Sunday May 27th at 9 am at Forerunners Main Street for our monthly Pancake Run. Please join is in partnership with Dr. Marcy Schwartzman & Team for some fun and pancakes. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to […]
View PostMain Street April 5 km, 2.5 km & 15 km Pancake Run
March 15, 2018
Join us Sunday April 29th at 9 am at Forerunners Main Street for our monthly Pancake Run. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with their parents.) Distance: 5km or 2.5 km walk Please […]
View PostEverything you wanted to know about nutrition, but didn’t know where to ask
February 19, 2018
Nutrition choices can make or break an endurance runner’s health and performance. Training hard for your races will make you a better athlete, but if your training plan doesn’t include a nutrition plan, you may be missing a key ingredient to success. Join Registered Dietitian Carolyn Berry for an informative workshop that will equip you […]
View Post
“Your Run Starts Here”-Main Street Learn to Run Clinic
February 17, 2018
Please note: this group does not meet in store, it meets at at Memorial Track (5955 Ross Street in Vancouver). You have decided it is time to become one of those people who are out there running around our beautiful city. Or, maybe you have already been doing a bit of running and have decided […]
View PostPRR “First Half” 1/2 Marathon Pick Up
February 5, 2018
It’s race weekend! The Pacific Road Runners “First Half” Half Marathon is this Sunday February 11th starting from the Roundhouse Community Centre in Yaletown. Race kit pick up will be at our new Forerunners Main Street location (3889 Main Street). Pick up times are: Friday February 9th: 12 pm to 8 pm Saturday February 10th: […]
View PostSuper Seniors at Forerunners Main Street
Enjoy this panel discussion and learn what keeps these Super Seniors (average age of 77+) motivated and moving forward despite the turning of the calendar pages, and challenges thrown at them by life in general. They may even share some of their secrets as to what keeps them fit and future oriented in their 8th, […]
View PostSweat Science at Forerunners: An Evening of Running Science (Second Session)-SOLD OUT
January 28, 2018
Please note: This event is now SOLD OUT. Feel free to register by clicking “Enroll Now” to be wait-listed. If a space opens up, you will be notified. Join us at Forerunners Main Street on Thursday March 22nd at 6:30 pm for a look at the latest research findings on how to run farther, […]
View PostMain Street February 5 km, 2.5 km & 15 km Pancake Run-CANCELLED
January 22, 2018
WE’RE SORRY, BUT DUE TO RECENT WEATHER, WE HAVE TO CANCEL THIS RUN. PLEASE JOIN US ON MARCH SUNDAY MARCH 25TH FOR OUR NEXT PANCAKE RUN. Join us Sunday February 25th at 9 am at Forerunners Main Street for our Pancake Run and Walk. This social run is for all runners of all […]
View PostMain Street March 5 km, 2.5 km & 15 km Pancake Run
Join us Sunday March 25th at 9 am at Forerunners Main Street for our monthly Pancake Run. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with their parents.) Distance: 5km or 2.5 km walk Please […]
View PostMain Street-What To Do To Be Ready For Your Race
January 16, 2018
Get set for a great year of running in 2018! We are hosting the Pacific Road Runners “First Half” Half Marathon Information Night on Tuesday February 6th starting 7:30 pm. Join us for a great night at Forerunners Main Street for our panel discussion on race preparation with the following local runners: Dayna Pidhoresky: Dayna is […]
View PostWe’re Hiring
January 11, 2018
FORERUNNERS is hiring a full time manager, full and part time sales associates. Store Manager: Prior retail experience is an asset. An evolving role which includes sales, staffing, inventory maintenance, marketing & event involvement, run clinic participation and other store related tasks. A passion for running and general fitness. A passion for working with people. […]
View PostSweat Science at Forerunners: An Evening of Running Science SOLD OUT
January 6, 2018
Update (January 28, 2018) as of today, we are fully booked for the session on March 23rd. We have opened a second session for Thursday March 22nd at 6:30 pm. Click Here to Register for Thursday March 22nd. Join us at Forerunners Main Street on Friday March 23rd at 6:30 pm for a look at […]
View PostForerunners Main Street January 28 Pancake Run
Join us Sunday January 28th at 9 am at Forerunners Main Street for our first Pancake Run of 2018. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with their parents.) Distance: 5km or 2.5 […]
View PostPacific Spirit Triathlon Club Seminar Night
December 18, 2017
Get set for a great year of triathlon in 2018! We are hosting the Pacific Spirit Triathlon Club Workout Night and Seminar on Tuesday Jan 16th starting 7:30 pm. Join us for a great night at Forerunners Main Street with a talk by Dr. Aaron Case on running technique. Schedule of events: 7:30pm Food and […]
View PostMain Street Christmas Social
December 16, 2017
Get ready for Christmas with an evening of fun at Forerunners Main Street. Join us Friday December 22nd at 6:30 pm for a 5k run and some Christmas Cheer. Or, if you like, just join us for the cheer! Appy’s and refreshments will be served post run. We’ll have some draw prizes and some Christmas […]
View PostMain Street December 17th Pancake Social Run
December 4, 2017
Join us Sunday December 17th at 9 am at Forerunners Main Street for our last Pancake Run of 2017. Distance: 5km or 2.5 km walk $5 entry for all participants (kids are free). All proceeds go to local charity.
View PostForerunners Main Street Santa Sprint Challenge
November 27, 2017
Run the Santa Sprint Challenge and receive a $15 gift card and draw prize entry for the Mizuno Breath Thermo Gift Bag! SIGNUP: Sign up in the store, Forerunners Main Street, before you start. WHAT: Jog a 1.5km warm-up to the start line at ONTARIO ST. and 37TH, then run the Santa Sprint heading West […]
View PostForerunners Black Friday Sale
November 23, 2017
Sale runs from Friday November 24th through Sunday November 26th at all 3 locations. Lots of other in store specials. Shop early for best selection.
View PostFall Classic Pick Up
November 9, 2017
Don’t forget the Fall Classic is this weekend. Pick up times for race kits are as follows: Forerunners North Shore: 980 Marine Drive Thursday November 9th: 12-6 pm Forerunners Main Street: 3889 Main Street Friday November 10th: 3-8 pm Saturday November 11th: 12-6 pm For further race info including start times, course maps, directions, and […]
View PostJoin the Pacific Road Runners
October 31, 2017
Pacific Road Runners (PRR) is a recreational running club, with members interested in leading a fit and active lifestyle combined with social events. We compete, but we don’t enter expecting to win. We’re more interested in achieving personal goals and having fun doing it. We provide a safe, supportive group with which to train. Our […]
View PostScotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon
October 27, 2017
I am home now from Toronto and have had some time to reflect on my marathon experience on Sunday. Going in to Sunday’s race I knew I was fit and ready to run a great race, I also recognized that this is a marathon and sometimes it doesn’t matter how fit and ready you are […]
View Post
November 19th Social 5k Pancake Run
October 24, 2017
Please join us Sunday November 19th at 9 am at Forerunners Main Street for some fun running and some pancakes. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with their parents.) Our friends from New […]
View PostPRR FREE Running Seminar-October 25th
October 23, 2017
“Your Heart, Your Health, and Your Running” Our friends at the Pacific Road Runners (hosts of the “First Half” Half Marathon) are hosting their annual FREE running seminar on Wednesday October 25th at 7 pm at the Roundhouse Community Centre. Guest speakers include: Olympic Race Walker Evan Dunfee & Sports Cardiology BC. Runners of all […]
View PostOctober 22nd Pancake Social 5K Run
October 14, 2017
Please join us Sunday October 22nd at 9 am at Forerunners Main Street for some fun running and some pancakes. This social run is for all runners of all abilities. We welcome families. Entry is $5 to run with all funds to support local charity. (Kids run free with their parents.) Our friends from Asics […]
View PostWhy Matcha May Benefit Your Health & Performance
October 11, 2017
by, Carolyn Berry, BSc., RD, CDE Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator www.berrynourished.com @berrynourished_rd With today’s focus on health and natural foods, many runners are turning away from traditional pre-workout powders and drinks that are highly processed and instead looking to natural alternatives. Matcha green tea is rising in popularity and is increasingly becoming […]
View PostFive Key Factors to Your Taper
October 7, 2017
Five key factors to your taper for the half or full marathon. You’ve finished the longest run and now you begin your taper for your race which is a few weeks away. 1) Weekly mileage – The Forerunners program is not a high mileage program therefore the weekly mileage drop is not as dramatic. A […]
View PostFall Classic Training Run
October 1, 2017
Location: Forerunners Main Street Address: 3889 Main Street, Vancouver, BC Distance: 15 km & 10 km Time: 8 am Cost: FREE The Fall Classic is just around the corner. Have you run a few long runs already or do you need to run one more? Join our fun group for a training 15 km […]
View PostWhy should runners strength train?
September 26, 2017
By Sean Del Ben, MKin, HBK, CSCS The main difference between a marathon champion and 20th place is efficient technique. That’s right, the key to improving your running performance may not solely be improving your V02 max, if at all depending on your current experience. Once your V02 max reaches your genetic potential, more mileage […]
View Post
Halloween Night at Main Street
September 25, 2017
Join us for a 5km Halloween Fun Run! 6:30pm Tuesday October 31@ Forerunners Main Street Sponsored by Mizuno and Nathan We’ll go for a fun and easy 5k run, then return to Forerunners Main Street for pizza and refreshments. We’ll have our friends from Mizuno and Nathan on hand for a demonstration on apparel […]
View Post
Oats of Steel
September 6, 2017
by Carolyn Berry, BSc., RD Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Consultant www.berrynourished.com @berrynourished You’re likely to find an oatmeal recipe in nearly every running article, running website or running cookbook you come across. Why? It’s a whole, unprocessed food that’s easy to prepare, simple to digest, and leaves you feeling full. This makes it a great […]
View PostMassage and your training by Sean Ford Cannon, RMT
August 28, 2017
Whenever I meet someone for the first time and the conversation gets to our occupations, there is usually one of two or three things that occurs: (a) eyes light up as questions about massage bubble to the surface; (b) that nagging shoulder spot seems to work itself into the conversation; and (c), the current room […]
View PostYoga at Forerunners Main Street
August 19, 2017
Drop in yoga classes are on going at Forerunners Main Street. “Yoga For Runners” with Robin Willis Wednesday evenings at 7:45 Drop in fee: $10 Yoga with Tamara: Hatha Yoga on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 am Yin Yoga on Friday mornings at 7:30 am Hatha: a sequence of physical exercises (asanas/poses) designed to […]
View Post
The Long Easy Run
August 16, 2017
Our training program includes three types of running, speedwork, tempo runs and the long easy run. The easy/longer distance runs correspond to the running just below or at the aerobic threshold which is also the same as the heart rate training zone of 65% to 75% of maximum heart rate. When you improve your aerobic […]
View PostRecovery
July 25, 2017
Why it is Important? The average runner strikes the ground 1000 times per mile, 50-70 times a minute per foot with 2-4 times their body weight. The impact is received by one leg at a time, reverberating upward through the entire body. Running is a repetitive sport wherein the same muscles repeatedly coordinate is a […]
View Post
Starting out: Get ready for a race
July 5, 2017
You’ve take your first step by deciding to race the Fall Classic. Its, time to think about how you will be getting ready to race. The days will go by quickly and you will want to keep on pace for the start line. 1. Establish a goal The first step you need to take is […]
View PostForerunners Main Street Ladies Night
June 27, 2017
Please join us Tuesday July 18th at 7:00 pm for our Brooks/Moving Comfort bra fitting evening. You’ll be welcomed at the door by local firefighter calendar men. Your night will include: wine and cheese bra fashion show personalized bra fitting Entry to this event is $15 (payable by clicking the sign up link below). All […]
View Post
The Forerunners Main Street 7 Summits of Vancouver Urban Challenge
June 3, 2017
The Forerunners Main Street 7 Summits of Vancouver Urban Challenge route includes seven peaks in the City of Vancouver that the participants must climb during the run. The total distance is 47 km (there is no official measurement of the course). The Challenge starts and finishes at Forerunners Main Street located at 3889 Main Street (and […]
View Post
Main Street Monday Morning Tempo
May 31, 2017
*Weekly drop ins are available for $10 per session* Join us on Monday mornings at 6:15 am for some tempo runs. Location: Forerunners Main Street Whether you are train for your next race, looking to improve your fitness, or just looking for a reason to keep running, if you are a 55 min 10 km runner, […]
View PostIntroduction of Forerunners Main Street Ambassadors
May 27, 2017
Introducing our newest Forerunners/New Balance brand ambassadors, Kristina Bangma and Facundo Chernikoff. Kristina Bangma My career in the fitness and wellness industry began in 1998 as a Registered Massage Therapist, living in Whistler BC. After four years instead of helping people recover from the same injuries, I wanted to teach them how they could play and […]
View PostPancake Run
May 23, 2017
Come help us celebrate the Grand Opening of Forerunners Main Street with a 5 km and 2.5 km Pancake Social Run around Queen Elizabeth Park on Sunday May 28th at 9:30 am. Free pancakes will be served after the run! It’s fun for everyone. After, our friends from Brooks will be on hand to show […]
View Post
Forerunners Main Street Grand Opening Events
May 21, 2017
We’re thrilled to announce our Grand Opening for Forerunners Main Street. Please join us for our upcoming events to celebrate: Sunday May 21, 2017 Boston Marathon Documentary Run and Movie Showing. Come out on May 21st for a morning of fun. Meet at 9:30am for a 10k run from Forerunners Main Street, coffee break at […]
View Post
Forerunners Main Street Clinics Until July
May 15, 2017
Forerunners Main Street 3889 Main Street, Vancouver, BC |Grand Opening 5km & 2.5km Social Run Phone (604) 559 – 3889 |Sunday May 28th, 9:30 am Intstagram: Forerunners_Main_St #yourunstartshere |Everyone welcome Strava: Forerunners Main Street |Pancakes, juice and coffee post run Email: mainstreet@forerunners.com.s57436.gridserver.com Website: www.forerunners.ca |Walk, Jog, Run to Queen Elizabeth Park Running Clinics for Spring […]
View PostWhat to Eat Pre-Run
May 1, 2017
By Carolyn Berry, BSc., RD Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Consultant www.berrynourished.com @berrynourished Eating before you exercise can help you to run longer, with more intensity and with more ease. What foods you choose and how much you eat before you run depends on when, how long, and how intense your run or event will be. […]
View Post