“I was challenged and cheered on (literally) every step of the way in building a consistent and sustainable running routine. Rhonda is a supportive, encouraging, and engaging coach who makes you feel like you can do anything! l actually look forward to running every week because of her enthusiastic energy, passion for running, and infectious joy she brought each and every time. This program with Rhonda is truly a joy and delight and I’m so happy I signed up!” ~ Tara
“Gabriola is a perfect place to do trail running. Since Covid, I’ve been telling myself I should put on my running shoes and run in the woods every day. It’s good for me both physically and mentally. But it never happened until I joined Rhonda’s trail running group. My body has been sleeping since Covid, I was weak. Rhonda had us start with easy pacing, walking and running in turn. Week by week, we gradually lengthen the running and shorten the walking. Every week we got stronger. We ran faster and longer. Group running is so much fun and, more importantly, keeps me accountable. Rhonda put lots of effort into ensuring we progress our running safely and efficiently. In other words, it’s doable. Every time by the end of the run, I felt so happy that I showed up and did it.” ~ Scarlet
Begin 2 Run
Begin 2 Run in a safe, beautiful, and supportive environment!!!
Led by trainer Rhonda Burton. Rhonda has over 20 years experience. She’s coached people from the very beginning all the way to running marathons.
In this program, Rhonda will coach you from the very beginning of running ~ focusing on proper form and gate ~ with small progressions each time that will help you advance in a consistent way – leading you to success!
But wait, there’s more!!!
As a trainer, Rhonda knows how important it is to strengthen any weaknesses that may lead to injury if not addressed right at the beginning. This is why she is designing Begin 2 Run to include a training day in the Gabriola Fitness Centre. Through using the gym equipment and facility she will be able to work with you on an individual basis in a small group setting. This will support your trail running success even more!
With this program, you will not only learn and advance in trail running, but you will also receive personal training, learning safe ways to workout and use gym equipment in order to strengthen your body as you adapt to running!!!
Rhonda is setting you up for success! 🙌
What’s included:
8 weeks of training / 2 days per week – March 29 – May 19, 2023
Wednesdays @ 3:30 – 4:45 pm – trail run (location TBA)
Fridays @ 3:30 – 4:45 pm – gym day (location: Gabriola Fitness Centre)
Pricing:
Gabriola Fitness Members = 2 equal payments of $240 plus gst
Non-Members = 2 equal payments of $260 plus gst (includes key fob and gym membership for duration of training program)
Sign up here
Ready 2 Race
Ready 2 Race is for those looking to increase pace, turn over and add distance.
Led by trainer Rhonda Burton. Rhonda has over 20 years experience. She’s coached people from the very beginning all the way to running marathons.
Within the Ready 2 Race program, Rhonda will lead you through fartlek training and hill training while working towards building endurance to go beyond 10 km. She will focus on speed, tempo, gait, technique, and form challenging your speed, agility, power and reaction time. Runs will be on both trails and road combined.
But wait, there’s more!!!
As a trainer, Rhonda knows how important it is to strengthen any weaknesses that may lead to injury if not addressed right at the beginning. This is why she is designing Ready 2 Race to include a training day in the Gabriola Fitness Centre. Through using the gym equipment and facility she will be able to work with you on an individual basis in a small group setting. This will support your trail running success even more!
With this program, you will not only advance your running, but you will also receive personal training! Workouts will be Friday afternoons using gym equipment to strengthen as you adapt to running!!!
Potential Races to enter following group work and training–
Sunday April 23rd Bazan Bay 5km Road Race—testing personal goal
Saturday June 3rd Nanaimo Westwood Lake Trail Race17km long course/10km short
course—Goal
Saturday July 15th Port Alberni Trail Race 21km long course/10km short course—2nd
Goal
Saturday August 19th Mount Washington Trail Race 14km long course/8km short
course—Top Goal
This spring, take your running to a new level!!
What’s included:
8 weeks of training / 3 days per week – March 27 – May 19, 2023
Mondays @ 5 – 6:30 pm – trail run (location TBA)
Wednesdays @ 5 – 6:30 pm – trail run (location TBA)
Fridays @ 5 – 6:15 pm – gym day (location: Gabriola Fitness Centre)
Pricing:
Gabriola Fitness Members = 2 equal payments of $410 plus gst
Non-Members = 2 equal payments of $430 plus gst (includes key fob and gym membership for duration of training program)
Sign up here
