Victoria: Charles Kuyper

A proud serving member of the RCN for 41yrs, and a devoted family man. My enjoyment for running started in 2014 at the age of 52. I started training myself for a 5k, which quickly became a 10k followed by running my first RVM HM in Victoria in 2015. From that point on its all been a blur. I started running and working at Slater Running Room 2016/17 while still working for the Navy, represented the CAF during nationals 5 consecutive years and became involved in the local running culture. When I returned to Victoria in 2017, my passion was to complete a marathon and assist other runners along the way. Since that time I have completed well over 100 live/virtual events, and assisting others in achieving their goals. I am a member of the CFB Esquimalt Navy Run and Navy Bike committees and over the past 2 yrs an Army Run Ambassador. Currently leading and organizing the Wednesday Run Club in the Victoria area. I can't wait to meet you and let me assist you along the way!

Contact: victoriarunclub@runningroom.com
Time: 6:00pm

Location until further notice: Victoria, West Community Centre - Banfield Park

Vancouver: Tania Beaupit

I started my running interest when I joined the Running Room Half Marathon clinic in 2014. I met two wonderful Running Room coaches, Justin and Chris. From that point I fell in love with running. The community is so supportive and beautiful. I ran many half marathons and became interested in running full marathons. In 2018, I ran my first full marathon in Maui and ran a total of 9 marathons in 2018. I had new goals for 2019, to run a 50km and more. I have now completed multiple 60 km races and ran an 80 km virtually in 2021. I am happy to give back to the community and look forward to meeting new and current runners and sharing our experiences together.

Contact: vancouverrunclub@runningroom.com
Time: 6:00pm

January 25: Brooks shoe demo with Bre at Denman Running Room
February 1: Meet at Denman Running Room for a 5 km run at 6 pm
February 8: Valentines themed run. "Love Running" wear red and pink to run club and feel free to bring some treats. Meet at Denman Running Room for a 5 km run at 6 pm
February 15: Meet at Denman Running Room to run hill repeats on pipeline road. Meet at 6 pm
February 22: 5 km run starting at The Batch. Fire pits and music. Bring a change of clothes to change into after the run to enjoy dinner and drinks at The Batch 770 Pacific Blvd Plaza of Nations

Calgary: Michael Stasica

Middle Aged Outdoor enthusiast rehabbing my knee and returning to Trail running with a graduated Run/Walk Plan. Spring Goal is a return to consistent 30 minute runs 2-4 times per week (Not Races). Summer Goal is a return to consistent 45-60 minute runs 2-4 times per week (Not Races). As I rehab my knee I will be walk/running (progressing from 1 and 1's up) a Pathway and Trail Route to introduce people to Trail running here in Calgary.

**There will be a pause in Run club for the winter starting November 10

Edmonton: Julian Leal

I started running when I joined the Running Room Marathon clinic in 2016 in Calgary with Wendy Swarovski head coach at the Calgary Running Room. The community is friendly, supportive, cool and nice. I ran many half marathons and three full marathons (Calgary, Toronto and Edmonton). Running is an activity that helps me to keep myself healthy, reach new goals and make friends. I am happy to give back to the Edmonton running community and look forward to meeting new and current runners and sharing our experiences together.

**There will be a pause in Run club for the winter starting November 10

St. Albert: Warren Footz

This all began with walking into the Callingwood Running Room in 1996 to sign up for a Learn To Run Clinic. What I thought would just be 10 weeks of my life, never stopped. Now many marathons later- in Kelowna, Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton and New York City - a ton of other distances, more than a few triathlons - including a couple shots at the Canadian Ironman Triathlon in Penticton – I'm still at it. 16 years ago I took on the task of instructing clinics. The biggest rush still, is seeing those that have taken clinics or just joined us for a run club run, continuing to run. This has become a huge part of my life, no matter how many times I've stumbled and have taken the odd break, like that first love, I've always returned.

Contact: stalbertrunclub@runningroom.com
Time: 6:00pm

January 25: Running Room, 17 St Anne Street
February 1: Good Earth Coffee House, 130 Bellerose Ave
February 8: Running Room, 17 St Anne Street
February 15: Kingswood Park, 395 Sir Winston Churchill Ave
February 22: Good Earth Coffee House, 130 Bellerose Ave
March 1: Lacombe Lake Dog Park, 151 McKenney Ave.

Winnipeg: Chris Walton

As Running Room's event coordinator in Manitoba, Chris has been organizing popular local and national annual road running events since 2015 including Resolution Run, Hypothermic Half Marathon, Run for Women (Winnipeg and Regina) Break Free (Winnipeg and Saskatoon), Canada Day Run Winnipeg, Winnipeg 10&10, Mud, Sweat and Beers, and Run Crew Relay. Chris has been hitting the trails and roads for most of his adult life and with his entire family running at various points in their own lives, it was easy to see the joy and benefits if offered.

**There will be a pause in Run club for the winter starting November 17

Toronto: Ed Mark

Long time Running Room employee and event person. Numerous races run, including 85 marathons. Hoping to finish his 50 States marathon this year. Gracefully moving into master racing , 60+ years of age group (I hope).

**There will be a pause in Run club for the winter starting November 17

Burlington: Trevor Warner

Trevor started running with the Running Room 12 years ago. He started with Learn to Run and progressed all the way through to the Marathon. Trevor has run 4 marathons, along with Around the Bay Races, and Half Marathons. All distances he said he would never run while participating in the 5K Clinic. Due to a knee issue, he's rehabbing and limiting his distances to 10K with the goal of doing the London Marathon. Trevor has coached/lead clinics at the running room for 5 years covering 10K, 1/2 and full marathons.

Contact: burlingtonrunclub@runningroom.com
Time: 6:30pm

January 25: Gary Allen Learning Centre
February 1: Royal Botanical Gardens
February 8: LaSalle
February 15: Angela Coughlin
February 22: LaSalle

Whitby: Lori Williams

I am an avid runner! I have been running for over 14 years, with experience in both road and trail running. I started running as a way to keep busy when I quit smoking and ended up with another habit - a running habit! I have done over 20 half marathons, over 5 full marathons, and 4 50K races. Yes! I am an ultra runner! I have been an instructor at the Whitby Running Room for many race clinics and was the instructor for the inaugural trail clinic. I enjoy meeting new people, making new friends, and experiencing the joy of running. When I'm not working or running, I love spending time with my family, my dogs, my friends, golfing, camping and enjoying the outdoors.

Contact: Whitbyrunclub@runningroom.com
Time: 6:30pm

February 1: Ajax Rotary Park, Waterfront trail.
February 8: Grandview Station-600 Grandview St S, Oshawa - Hill Training
February 15: Brock Street Brewing Company, 244 Brock St S, Whitby, ON L1N 4K1 (Trivia night at the Brewery)
February 22: Whitby Running Room - Brooks Shoe Demo!

Ottawa: Vanessa de Hoog

Ottawa native, Vanessa de Hoog is a former Queen's cross-country athlete who has raced every distance from the 5km to Marathon - including Boston! In 2019 she founded a free track club for youth called the Kanata Mavericks. In 2021 she became one of the first Canadian coaches with the Girls on the Run program when it launched in Ottawa. She has published several articles in iRun and enjoys spending her free time sipping espresso and cuddling her cat, Gatsby.

Contact: ottawarunclub@runningroom.com
Time: 6:00pm

Location until further notice: Great Lawn Northeast corner at Lansdowne Park

Montreal: Ghislain Arcand

Hello everyone, I am Ghislain Arcand, 41 years old.

Father of a family, I have been a runner for more than 15 years, many of them with Le Coin des Coureurs in stores or in clinics.

I am a runner who likes to do everything; short or long distances, on the road, in trail or obstacle courses.

I love to help runners and share with them.

So it will be my pleasure to meet you.

**There will be a pause in Run club for the winter starting November 17

St. John's: Catherine Mcdonald & Elizabeth Moss

My name is Catherine McDonald and I started running with the Running Room's learn to run August 2014 and instantly fell in love with running. I started coaching with Running Room in 2018 and enjoyed every clinic I coached. The best part of running is the people you meet and friends you make. I am eager to get back to hitting the pavement and sharing my love of running with you.

My name is Elizabeth Moss and I started with the Running Room's learn to run clinic in 2014. I started coaching clinics with the Running Room 2018 beginning with the learn to run and on to the 10K clinic's. I love running with a group and the motivation and support it provides, and can't wait to see you.

**There will be a pause in Run club for the winter starting November 10

Moncton: Michaela Forgeron

Hi everyone! My name is Michaela Forgeron, and I'm super stoked to be the Run Club Leader for Moncton Running Room! I started running when I was 14 years old as part of my school's cross-country and track & field teams and continued non-competitively after high school to challenge myself with longer distances. I moved to Moncton in 2018 from Cape Breton, NS, and getting involved with Running Room helped me meet so many runners in the area and helped me achieve my running goals! I have run everything from 5km to the marathon, and I can't wait to run more miles with Run Club!

Contact: monctonrunclub@runningroom.com
Time: 6:00pm

January 25: Moncton - Centennial Park (by splash pad)
February 1: Dieppe - École Anna-Malenfant
February 8: Riverview - Mill Creek Nature Park (Robertson parking lot)
February 15: Moncton - Centennial Park (by splash pad)
February 22: Dieppe - École Anna-Malenfant

Halifax: Kaylin MacKenzie

I've been running on and off with the Running Room since 2009, starting in Moncton then joining in Halifax once I moved here. I have run 5 Half Marathons, a few Cabot Trail Relays and Rum Runner relays. I enjoy being outside and running, it is a good way to get out. Outside of running, I enjoy snowboarding, cross country skiing, surfing and stand up paddle boarding. I'm often found walking my dog, Copper, around Halifax.

**There will be a pause in Run club for the winter starting November 10

Woodbury, USA

Contact: Ninfa Stubbs
Woodbury@runningroom.com
651-714-8710

Starting February 4!
Day: Every Saturday
Time: 8:00am
Location: Woodbury Running Room - 109 - 7455 Currell Blvd