Interested in Coaching? We are now hiring run leaders for our First Steps/Next Steps Beginner Clinic and Making Strides Intermediate Clinic. Stop by the store with your resume to apply. Clinic leaders receive a free pair of running shoes, Frontrunners run top, and coolmax socks.

Our Clinics

• First Steps/Next Steps Beginner Clinic
• Making Strides Intermediate Clinic
• Half-Marathon/Marathon Clinic
• Kids Running Clinic
• Core Conditioning Class
• Triathlon Clinic

Benefits to Joining a Frontrunners Clinic

• Unlimited support during the clinic from your leaders including email, phone and in person support.
• A group atmosphere to get you out on the days you would rather stay inside.
• Trained, knowledgeable coaches.
• Access to a great set of guest speakers.
• 10% off discount in the store for the length of the clinic.
• 10% off discount to Popeyes Supplements.

TC 10k First Steps/Next Steps Beginner Clinic

The Beginner Running Clinic will introduce new runners to the basics of running through a walk/run program. The group is split into the "first steps" and "next steps" groups with each group catering to a different level of beginner.

This 14 week course will prepare participants for any distance from 5km to 10km and also educate participants on various aspects of the sport from footwear and clothing, injury prevention, sport nutrition, and motivation.

When: Jan 19th - April 20th, Tuesdays at 6:00pm

Where: Frontrunners in Langford

Cost: $89.95 (incl. technical run shirt)

Making Strides Intermediate Clinic

The Intermediate Clinic is designed to take participants who are already able to run comfortably for 30mins to the next level. Run leaders will introduce participants to interval training and hill workouts while also increasing the length of their long run.

This clinic is perfect for runners who are looking to improve their speed and fitness and cut some time off their current 5k/10k times as well as those thinking of trying a spring half-marathon for the first time

When: Jan 18th - April 19th, Mondays at 6:00pm

Where: Frontrunners in Langford

Cost: $89.95 (incl. techincal run shirt)

Half-Marathon/Marathon Clinic

The Half-Marathon/Marathon group is run differently from our traditional clinics. This clinic runs all year round and is the perfect choice for those looking to improve their running and either increase their speed or their distance depending on what their goals are. The group builds up for a spring half-marathon and full marathon and a fall half-marathon and marathon and then does many other races in between such as the Island Race Series, GutBuster Trail Running Series, Bear Mountain Resort 10k, and the Edge to Edge Marathon Relay.

This group is coached by Mark Nelson and Nick Walker (Owners of Frontrunners in Langford) and Shawn Nelson and they make sure everyone is having fun and enjoying their running but also working hard at the same time.

When: Year Round, Wednesdays at 6pm, Sundays at 8am

Where: Frontrunners in Langford

Cost: $20/month

Core Conditioning Class

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30pm for a 30min core workout that will leave you feeling stronger in both your athletic endeavours and daily life. The class will focus on strengthing and defining the ab muscles, lower and upper back, shoulders and hip flexors. Lead by certified personal trainer, Care Wakely, you will be sure to feel the difference from this class within weeks!

When: On-Going starting September 9th from 7:30pm-8:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Where: Frontrunners in Langford

Cost: $5 per class or 10 class punch card for $40.

Kids Running Clinic (Postponed until Summer 2010)

This clinic will focus on improving speed/fitness in pre-teen and teenage kids active in sport. The coaches will work with the group through drills and guest speakers to improve running technique, strength, and flexibility and also educate the kids on the importance of proper nutrition to success in their sport. This clinic will run 3 times yearly (Sept-Nov, Feb-Apr, June-July) and is a great choice for kids active in soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse looking to improve their speed and endurance on the field. *Note: This clinic is offered both on the Westshore as well as in Victoria to accomodate kids from all areas.

When: September 5th - November 30th. 6pm-7pm.

Where: Frontrunners in Langford (Monday & Friday)

Oak Bay Track (Tuesday & Thursday)

Cost: $125+GST for 25 sessions