Phoenix Runners Club is a running community based in Montreal, and it welcomes people who want company on the road or trail. The club describes itself as open to all ages and levels, and its members range from veteran marathoners to people working toward a first marathon or simply aiming for shorter distances such as the 10k. Most members are adults over thirty.
What a visit looks like
The club's home base is the Complexe Sportif St-Raphael on Île Bizard, at 750 Boul. Jacques Bizard. Group workouts take place several times a week at locations around the West Island, so the schedule may take you to different parts of the area. One session is held on the track at Pierrefonds Community High School, and another takes place in Pointe-Claire. For a visitor, this makes the club a practical way to see parts of the West Island while running with local people.
The focus is on improving fitness and meeting running goals. Coach Bill Ludlow prepares training plans and also offers one-on-one coaching, which can suit runners who want more individual guidance alongside the group.
The social side
Running with the club is not only about training. The club holds social events through the year, including post-workout breakfasts and an end-of-year party. It says it was founded twenty years ago, so it has a settled membership and a long-standing place in the local running scene.
Whether you are passing through Montreal and looking for a few runs with new people, or you live nearby and want a steady group to train with, Phoenix Runners Club offers a friendly way to get involved. For session times and current details, the club's website at phoenixrunners.ca is the place to check.