Reindeer run/walk and AGM
December 3, 2011

We had a record 40 people out for our annual reindeer run/walk and AGM. Thanks again to Sandy and the staff at the Wild Garlic Bistro for reserving the entire restaurant for us and creating such a delicious brunch. Thanks also to all those who completed the membership survey, took part in our AGM and contributed to the Vancouver Food Bank.

Whistler 50 Relay & Ultra
November 5, 2011

Congratulations to all the frontrunners who participated in the inaugural Whistler 50 Relay. Both VFR teams came in the top 40 out of 158 teams! The VFR team in the Open Male category finished the 50 miles in 28th place at 6:31:23. The VFR Open Mixed Team came in shortly after at 6:42:44 in 39th place.

Special thanks to our volunteers who helped marshal the course and organized the excellent post-run dinner at 21 Steps.

James Cunningham Seawall Race
October 30, 2011

The Seawall Race is a particular VFR favourite. It's a smaller event, right in our own backyard, and those who are so inclined get dressed up in Halloween costumes. The route is once around the Stanley Park seawall, just under 10 km.

VFR came in fourth out of seven teams in the mixed category. Our combined time was 4:24:06. Congratulations to the team and captain Gar Fisher for an excellent run and making VFR proud!

CIBC Run for the Cure
October 2, 2011

Seven VFR members ran or walked in the CIBC Run for the Cure and raised $1,000 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Way to go team “Breastees and Testees”. The CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada's largest single-day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research and education-and-awareness programs.

VFR Running Clinic
October 1, 2011

Jay McDonald, our very own elite runner, put us through our paces again at another informal clinic at Brockton Oval.

We learned some dynamic stretching/strengthening exercises that are designed to increase range of motion and flexibility. Increasing strength and flexibility can improve running speed and efficiency as well as help to prevent injuries. Thanks Jay!

Vancouver Queer Film Festival
August 12 and 19, 2011

VFR sponsored two showings as a community partner at the Vancouver Queer Film Festival. We sold tickets for the two evenings in exchange for ad space and a chance to address the audience at one showing.

The first evening was a presentation of shorts called Beautiful Rejects, and the second evening was the Canadian premier of Going Down in LA-LA Land.

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Pride Week
July 27, 28, 30, 2011

In the lead-up to the Pride Run & Walk, VFR put on some extra events in light of all the frontrunners visiting from other cities for the Outgames.

We enjoyed hosting several more runners for our regular Wednesday evening run and invited them to join us for dinner afterwards at Takis' Taverna.

Pictures of Wednesday's dinner on Facebook

On Thursday we took some visitors on a half-marathon sight-seeing route from downtown, along the water, out towards UBC. That evening we hosted an International Frontrunners social at the Oasis Ultra Lounge.

Pictures of International Frontrunners social on Facebook

Saturday morning saw the Pride Run & Walk followed by Brunch at Wild Garlic.

VFR would like to thank all our volunteers for going the extra mile for these special events. And thanks as well to all the out-of-town visitors for sharing in our Pride celebrations.

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Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K
June 26, 2011

Five frontrunners participated in the the Scotiabank half and were joined by three friends from the tri club and swim club. Everyone finished under two hours and some had personal bests!

Many thanks to Tracy Kelvin, the VFR coordinator, who designed a training program and led Sunday morning training runs for the two months leading up to the race. Thanks Tracy!

Seattle Frontrunners - Run and Walk with Pride
June 19, 2011

Run and Walk with Pride is an annual community event open to all, presented by Seattle Frontrunners. VFR sent down three runners and two walkers. The weather was clear and cool, ideal for the event.

Our group had a wonderful time at the event and followed it with some good dining and shopping.

Thank you Seattle Frontrunners!

BMO Vancouver Marathon
May 1, 2011

Vancouver Frontrunners was pleased to host runners from Manchester, UK and from Chico and Los Angeles, California for our annual pre-race dinner on Saturday night at the Wild Garlic.

Congratulations to all the Frontrunners who ran the race on such a beautiful Sunday morning. Also special mention to Mark Rozenberg and Jag Bilkhu who both got personal bests in the marathon and Brian Kerin and Cody Forbes who both ran their very first half-marathons!

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Vancouver Sun Run
April 17, 2011

This year's Sun Run weekend started at Jag Bilkhu's for a pasta party on Saturday evening. Thanks to our team captain, Patrick Tham, for co-hosting.

On race day the International Frontrunners team had 18 members and we placed second in the nonprofessional clubs category, a field of ten. Several other VFR members also participated on other teams.

On Sunday afternoon we met for dim sum at the Shanghai Bistro downtown followed by drinks at the Fountainhead.

"First Half" Half Marathon
February 13, 2011

The First Half is a very  popular race for a few reasons. It is well organized and follows a good flat course that’s mostly along the seawall. It’s also a great time of year for a race. And besides, the food at the end is scrumptious.

Many thanks to Trevor Fenton for planning the weekend for us and letting us use his place as a muster point. All together we were seven either running or volunteering.

A special call out to John Pickering who ran a personal best of 1:42:30 and won his age category. Go John!

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