This run is for people who

want to run but are intimidated by big groups
think they’re too slow to run with others
are fed up with getting dropped on group runs
want to focus on form over speed to minimize injury
are recovering from injury
need an obligation to get out of bed

How fast are we going?

As fast as you want! This is a LEARN-to-run club. You might run ahead, but absolutely no one will get dropped. Here are some example goals:

To walk without limping
To make sure my knee is tracking properly over my toes
To jog for 30 seconds at a time and build from there
To keep moving the whole time

Where do we meet?

Meet at the front doors of Iluka Espresso (101 Island Highway). There’s free parking in the parking lot and on the streets nearby; please respect any posted restrictions. If you’re riding your bike, there’s a bike rack nearby.

When do we meet?

We’ll leave at 8:30am, so please arrive in time to park and find the cafe. If you’re late, the route will always be across the bridge and down the path through Gorge Waterway Park. At 8:45, everyone will turn around on the path and head back to the café, which conveniently opens at 9:00am.

Who’s in charge here?

Kyra Nabeta started running in her 20s and grinded her way up to long-distance multi-sport races before other injuries sidelined her. Learning to run again was hard. Learning to listen to her body was a lot harder, especially with coaches/peers encouraging her to push her limits…which led to more injuries. Medical professionals told her to listen to her body, but really, what does that even mean?? She had to figure it out, and now she’s on a mission to help others learn to sense and communicate their limits. **Your safety is important, and your experience matters.**

If it makes you feel more comfortable, Kyra is a member of the BIPOC, LGBTQ, neurodivergent, and first-responder communities. Connect with her on Facebook or Instagram!

Learn-to-run club

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