Victoria Queer Run Club

Last run of the month! Heart is full and we got out for a groovy run around PKOLS 💫 stay tuned for the June Calendar! 🌞🌝

On Monday, our crew got out on the wet ground running and came across a whale on their run! What kind of whale you ask!? A humpback whale!! 🤩🤩🐋

See you Thursday for our next Run!

Tomorrow’s run is at Cook Street Village Moka House 💛 We will offer three pace groups (see below!). Afterwards, for those who are looking to continue those conversations, we will have a post-run social for cold cooldown bevy’s!

⚡️Zoomin’ - someone who is looking for a swift pace, anywhere between ~5-5:30, with no stops, and offers opportunities for a second lap. Chatting optional!

⚡️Groovin’ - someone who is looking for a social/casual pace, anywhere between ~6:30-7:00min/km, and opportunities for stops as the group decides.

⚡️Movin’ - someone who wants to move their body and is looking to take their time, perhaps a newer runner, or coming back from injury!

💛PKOLS beach parking lot washroom at 6pm💛

Leah will be leading the trail enthusiasts for a loop around PKOLS - we’ll be starting at 6pm, ending roughly at 7 pm. We typically run on flat/downhill sections and walk up the inclines. If you’re feeling keen, you can run up to the summit after the loop, but make sure you bring a headlamp!

For these runs, make sure to have a pair of running shoes with good tread that can grip a variety of surfaces (gravel, dirt, roots, and rocks). If you find yourself needing water, it is recommended to bring a hydration vest.

We’ll meet at the public washrooms in the PKOLS Beach Parking lot (4501 Cordova Bay Rd, Victoria, BC V8N 2S8).

Welcoming all paces for these runs! They are a spring/summer highlight!

For the Westshore chapter run, we’ll be stating at The Outpost for a 5:30pm start. Bring your pals, bring your dogs! It’ll be a fun lap around the neighbourhood!

⚡️Groovin’ - someone who is looking for a social/casual pace, anywhere between ~6:30-7:00min/km, and opportunities for stops as the group decides.

⚡️Movin’ - someone who wants to move their body and is looking to take their time, perhaps a newer runner, or coming back from injury!

VQRC is a “no drop” club. This means that every 1.5km or so, we take a to regroup and take a breather. If you feel like the run is out of your capacity, then there is also the option to cut it shorter and turn around, no questions asked! As the club grows, we will have groups to accommodate various paces/goals, but right now we’re welcoming everyone, no matter the experience. 🌈

Happy Sunday and long weekend folks!!

There will be NO run club tomorrow - take the Monday off and rest - and we’ll be coming back for our Monday runs on the 25th! We will still have our Wednesday Westshore Run on the 20th, and trail run on the 21st!

Have a great long weekend! This pic is from last Mondays run! 🥰😍🤩

Last nights run was perfect running conditions 🥰😍 couldn’t have asked for better! Reminder we’re here every Thursday running PKOLS!! All paces welcomed ☺️

Stay tuned for some weekend expeditions that may be popping up in the future 😄

May the 4th be with you 🔭🪐🚀

Today was one of those runs where the sun was shining and it just felt like summer! Even the dogs were out! Emily Anne asked us - what’s your perfect summer day??
☀️ beach day with pals
☀️ gardening
☀️ Lake swims
☀️ Bike rides and patios
☀️bike rides to the lake
☀️ when all the errands line up perfectly 👌🏼
☀️ destination: ice cream
☀️ Having so much fun like a kid that is to the point of hunger

We ended our evening with an ice cream treat (or float!) at - the cool taste of summer 😍🌼

This week we will be running around Fernwood, meeting at Little June at 6:00pm. We will offer three pace groups and a walking group, and connect afterwards for a post-run social! See you there!

⚡️Zoomin’ - someone who is looking for a swift pace, anywhere between ~5-5:30, with no stops, and offers opportunities for a second lap. Chatting optional!

⚡️Groovin’ - someone who is looking for a social/casual pace, anywhere between ~6:30-7:00min/km, and opportunities for stops as the group decides.

⚡️Movin’ - someone who wants to move their body and is looking to take their time, perhaps a newer runner, or coming back from injury!

May is here and this season is all about blossoming! Flowers and all 🪻🌷🌸🌼 What does it mean to blossom??

Read for the VQRC Rundown:

🌸Monday: Monday runs will continue for a 6:00pm start, and alternate around Victoria with bi-weekly starting points at Moka House on Cook St! The evenings are BRIGHT now! These runs will be led by, Ruth & Kelsey & Emily-Anne with rotating leads 🫶🏼❤️‍🔥

🌸Wednesdays: the Q***rs in Westshore are hitting the ground running and will be meeting at Outpost Boardgame Cafe for a 5:30pm bi-weekly run at Thetis! These runs will be led by Jesse and Ami🤠

🌸 Thursday PKOLS Trail Runs: we are swapping Saturdays for Thursdays, and will be hitting the trails every week for trail runs at PKOLS! Routes will be posted, and they will be so fun!! These runs will be led by Emma-Bethany, so expect running into your flow state 🧘🏼‍♀️👟🌳

🍀Walking Group!
Every week at VQRC Mondays, VQRC will be hosting a Meet & Move Walking Group, intending to foster connection and provide an inclusive space for those who are looking to move lightly, run-curious, coming back from injury, or even a way to get out of the house and shake the winter blues! These walks will be about 40-45 mins (3km-ish), ending roughly around the same time as the run route. These will be led by Leah!

🍀8-10km Running Route Option!
Once a month on Mondays, we will have a longer route option for those who are looking for the extra road running distance! If this option is highly desirable, then we will gradually implement the longer route options more frequently throughout the year. This option will start at the same time as the 5-6km option that is typically offered.

As a reminder, VQRC is a free ‘no drop’ run club, which means no one gets left behind. Share the news & the calendar with your peeps! Can’t wait to welcome you!