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VFAC

Vancouver Falcons Athletic Club

We are the Vancouver Falcons Athletic Club (VFAC). We're a friendly and competitive senior and masters distance running club based in Vancouver, BC. VFAC offers members weekly coached workouts in a supportive yet challenging training environment. Our club focus is primarily around these weekly workouts, regular post-workout socials, and representing the club in local and regional races on road, track, cross country, and trail. We are also the organizers of the 2021 Summerfast 5k road race. Please use the menus above to find out more about us or choose from the following popular links:

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This weekend we took a break from running (ok not This weekend we took a break from running (ok not really) to enjoy a post-workout BBQ and picnic at Jericho Beach. We also bid a fond farewell to two members of the VFAC family - Nate and Kris - who are returning home to New Zealand. Their positivity and friendliness are infectious, and are matched only by their love of running and willingness to lay all out there at workouts and races. They'll be dearly missed and we are patiently awaiting an invite to NZ to for a reunion. Burgers were eaten, laughs were shared and BBQ chefs were menaced by a pack of hungry runners. Good times all around. #vfac #runvancouver #vancouver #runnersofinstagram #running #jerichobeach #kitsilano #canadianrunning
Early b̶i̶r̶d̶ falcon gets the worm. 6:30am Early b̶i̶r̶d̶ falcon gets the worm. 6:30am track intervals to start our Wednesday! Whose idea was that??? #vfac #vancouverrunning #vancouver #track #runvan #morningrun #upandatem #yvrrunning
Nothing better than a morning run in some sunny tr Nothing better than a morning run in some sunny trails followed by coffee with friends. Happy Sunday folks! #vancouverrunners #vfac #lynnvalley #coffee #runvan #trailrunning #recovery
The VFAC Club Half Marathon is in the books. Cong The VFAC Club Half Marathon is in the books. Congratulations to Hans and Melanie who came across the line as first male and female, Bridget and Dani on their hard earned pbs, and everyone who toed the line on a day of hot temperatures and even hotter paces. We're grateful to have so many amazing club members come together and pitch in to make this happen, to our coach @superkrun for his dedication to the athletes, and English Bay beach for having cold showers right next to the finish line. #vfac #runvancouver #vancouver #runnersofinstagram #running #seawall #stanleypark 📸 @behnksy
The hunters become the hunted! VFAC’s club race The hunters become the hunted! VFAC’s club race series continued over the weekend with a handicapped race in which members tried to complete 5 laps of a course before two ringer cyclists could complete 6. Our runners experienced the primal terror of being chased down by two unrelenting foes wanting nothing more than to (figuratively) annihilate them. Great times were had by all. Big thanks to @drewtannernicholson and special guest @notjustajessica for acting as the cyclists and as always @behnksy for his fabulous photos. Next up, the club half marathon! Click the link below to become a member and join the fun! #vfac #runvancouver #runnersofinstagram #vancouver #canadianrunning #vancouverrunners
Today @gladders89 broke the VFAC mile record that Today @gladders89 broke the VFAC mile record that had stood since 1993 to run solo 4.20.89 (4.02.91 ) 1500m to break that record on route. I’m glad he gave me the opportunity to work together
Future VFAC coach! VFAC is for all ages. #vfac # Future VFAC coach! VFAC is for all ages. #vfac #familyday #trackworkout #saturdayworkout
VFAC Members: a reminder of our upcoming VFAC Gues VFAC Members: a reminder of our upcoming VFAC Guest Speaker event this Saturday: We are very fortunate to have 1988 Olympic Finalist, Nancy Tinari join us on Zoom this Saturday, June 5th @ 4pm to share her extensive experience as a world-class elite athlete plus her experience as a masters runner. The zoom link was sent to members by email and posted on Discord and in our FaceBook group. #vfac #guestspeaker #inspiration #eliterunner #running #runningmotivation
What a day! After more than a year of solo runs a What a day! After more than a year of solo runs and micro pod racing we had our first mass start at the VFAC Club 10 Miler race this Saturday. It was equal parts exhilarating and inspiring to see teammates working together during the race and cheering one another across the finish line. We're so proud of the way this club has come together to support one another and stay motivated throughout the pandemic. None of this would be possible without the tireless work of our healthcare professionals and we are tremendously grateful for all they've done to keep us safe and informed. Congrats to @thedaleskies and @drewtannernicholson who led the way with new club records of 66.47 and 56.26, and as always a huge thank you to all of the members who volunteered their time to make this possible. Up next we've got a club half marathon in late June. If you'd like to get in on the action click the link in our bio to become a member of the club. If you're interested in dropping by for a workout and seeing if VFAC is the right fit for you send a message to coach @superkrun 📸 @behnksy #vancouverrunners #vancouver #vancity #instarunners #running #runtogther #runnersofinstagram #runyvr #runvan
Photographic & video proof of the 3km club record Photographic & video proof of the 3km club record being broken by Alex Gladley - 8:41:10!!! Congratulations Alex & Ron Loewen!
Long hauls @ Point Grey Track. There’s nothing Long hauls @ Point Grey Track. There’s nothing quite like grinding out the miles with your pals. Here are our VFAC Queenies 👑 Kriz, Lissa & Mel doing their weekly thing. Come join us! @luminanewzealand @lissa2s #vfac #track
Alex breaks the magical 15.00 5k track barrier in Alex breaks the magical 15.00 5k track barrier in 14.59.3 for a 25 second Pb just missing the club record of 14.58. A 67 last lap created an exciting finish where I admit I got a little carried away
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Recent Posts

  • 2021 Summerfast 5k July 25, 2021
  • On Racing and PBs March 16, 2021
  • John Hill Resignation as VFAC Coach after 34 years of Service January 11, 2021
  • 2020 Final Club Rankings September 20, 2020
  • “He dropped me on the final stretch” Kyle Kimura reminisces on his early days in the Sun Run April 21, 2020
  • “I ran my eyeballs out!” Kevin O’Connor shares his best Sun Run Stories April 21, 2020
  • 2019 Club Rankings – Final March 14, 2019
  • VFAC 2019 Handicapped 8k February 16, 2019
  • 2018 VFAC Club Race – Handicapped 8k December 7, 2018
  • 2018 Club Rankings – Final December 3, 2018

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