Rackets and Runners
Vancouver Front Runners is generously sponsored
by Rackets and Runners Vancouver.
3880 Oak Street (at West 23 Avenue)
604 733 9211
www.vancouver.racketsandrunners.ca
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International Front Runners
International Front Runners is an affiliation
of GLBT running and walking clubs in many cities
around the world. They hold the Front Runner Games
every four years.
Vancouver Front Runners is a member of International
Front Runners.
www.frontrunners.org
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 English Bay Triathlon Club
The English Bay Triathlon Club (EBTC) promotes and supports participation in triathlon in an inclusive, supportive and non-intimidating environment. Their membership is drawn from lesbians, gay men, and friends in the Greater Vancouver community. They are about having fun and enriching life by encouraging all to achieve their personal best in fitness and multi-sport.
www.englishbay.org/tri
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Vancouver Pride Society
The Vancouver Pride Society brings together members
of the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender
community, their friends, allies and supporters
in celebration of the unique spirit and culture
of the GBLT community by producing quality, inclusive
events such as the Pride Parade and Festival.
Vancouver Front Runners is a member of the Vancouver
Pride Society.
www.vancouverpride.ca
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 Team
Vancouver
Team Vancouver coordinates various Vancouver
sporting teams for participation in international
events. Their site has a handy list of GLBT sporting
groups in the lower mainland.
www.teamvancouver.net
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Tips for beginners
Runner's World has lots of tips for beginners at www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=30. Read the article called Get-Started Schedules and be sure to scroll down the page to review the related articles.
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Interactive map of Stanley Park
Jules Dennis, a local designer, has an interactive
map of Stanley Park at www.stanleyparkmap.com.
It shows distance and grades of most of the trails.
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Detailed maps of Stanley Park
The Vancouver Park Board has PDF maps of Stanley Park at www.vancouver.ca/parks/parks/stanley.
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M2 RouteScout
A local software developer, Metaphasemedia, has
an interactive map of Vancouver for runners at
www.m2.ca/routescout.
You'll find it helpful for calculating distances.
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