Our Run Clubs & Training Programs
Are you ready to run? We're here to help you achieve your biggest fitness goals! At BlackToe Running, we have run clubs and training programs suitable for all levels of runners, from beginners looking to build their fitness to seasoned athletes with specific race goals, and everyone in between. Explore our running programs below to learn more about our Toronto run clubs, our Ottawa run club, meet our expert coaching team, and to find the right training program for you!
Explore Our Coached Run Clubs
Find a BlackToe run club near you!
Meet Our Running Coaches
Reach your running goals with help from our experienced coaching team.
Kristian Adomait: Head Coach, Run Club Midtown
Kristian knows how to motivate our runners! Entering his fourth year as a dedicated BlackToe Run Club athlete, Kristian has proven himself both on the road and as a leader in our community. He takes a data-driven and scientific approach to training, paying attention to leading philosophies in the world of athletics and applying them to his coaching. He has limitless energy and support, and heads up the much-loved coaching team at our Midtown location.
Stephen Evans: Head Coach, Run Club Ottawa
Stephen is the Head Coach of the BlackToe Running Ottawa Run Club and brings decades of experience as both a high-performance athlete and coach. A former Pan Am games athlete and national-level competitor, Stephen blends elite-level insight with a grounded, athlete-first coaching approach. He’s passionate about helping runners train smart, stay healthy, and enjoy the long game of the sport.
Stephen brings a wealth of experience from the highest levels of competitive athletics. As a Canadian Olympic Committee athlete and long-time national team member, Stephen has competed on the world stage and understands what it takes to prepare for performance, both physically and mentally.Since transitioning into coaching, Stephen has worked with athletes across a wide range of abilities, applying a thoughtful, holistic approach to training. He emphasizes consistency, durability, and sustainable progression, believing that long-term success comes from balancing ambition with smart decision-making.
Now leading the Ottawa Run Club, Stephen is excited to build a strong, welcoming team environment where runners can challenge themselves, stay accountable, and grow together. His calm leadership, depth of experience, and athlete-centred philosophy set the foundation for Ottawa's run club community.
Mark Angus: Head Coach, Run Club King West (Tuesday)
Mark, one of BlackToe’s longest-standing members, is a seasoned marathoner and triathlete with a deep passion for endurance sports. He boasts a 2:27 PB in Berlin, where he was the fastest runner from South Africa, and has excelled at distance events for many years. As a natural leader, he thrives on supporting runners, leading group runs, and sharing his expertise and passion with other athletes.
Mark has been training with BlackToe since our earliest days, and is one of our longest-standing club members. After running the Comrades Marathon in South Africa, Mark truly settled into an appreciation for endurance sports. He boasts a 2:27:57 marathon PB in Berlin and was the fastest South African during the race.Besides being a speedy marathoner, Mark is also an established triathlete. Mark naturally fell into a leadership role within the club and thrives when supporting runners during their workouts and long runs. He’s been known to lead pace groups, offer excellent coaching advice, and be an all-around positive member of the Toronto running community. Under his passion and care, our Run Club athletes are sure to flourish!
Dan Fournier: Head Coach, Run Club King West (Wednesday)
Dan is a competitive runner and coach with over 15 years of experience, specializing in structured, periodized training. He holds degrees in Kinesiology and Biomechanics, combining science with a long-term approach to performance. In 2024, he ran a Personal Best 31:05 10K and a 2:31 marathon in Ottawa (9th overall). Dan is eager to support the BlackToe Running community and help more runners achieve their goals!
Dan has been running competitively for over 15 years, participating in events ranging from the 800m to the marathon, and competed for 5 years as a varsity cross-country and track athlete at the University of Waterloo. He has been coaching athletes of all levels and abilities for the past 7 years, and approaches training with a long-term vision for his athletes to help them achieve their goals.His coaching is founded on structured periodized training cycles, which stresses the importance of pushing limits while balancing proper rest and recovery. Dan also brings a vast amount of physiology and biomechanics knowledge to the team, as he holds an undergrad in Kinesiology and a Master's Degree in Biomechanics. In 2024, he set his lifetime personal best in the 10K at 31:05, and made his marathon debut at the Ottawa Marathon, where he placed 9th overall (3rd Canadian) in a time of 2:31:03. He's excited to work with runners from the BlackToe community and help them achieve their goals!
Amelie Forget: Coach, Run Club King West
Amélie has been a key member of the BlackToe Running community for 10 years, and has coached our Run Club for half of those. With extensive experience as a distance runner and triathlete and an endlessly supportive attitude, Amélie works with our newest runners to give them the attention and guidance they need to be successful in the program.
Kyle Van Quickenborne: Coach, Run Club King West
Kyle joined the BlackToe Running community in 2022 and is a UESCA Certified Running Coach and a Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist. Kyle integrates strength training and mobility into his coaching, and is “all hands on deck” when it comes to supporting his athletes and the greater running community. His goal is to provide a balanced and supportive training approach that will help you find a lifelong love for running.
Kyle joined the BlackToe Running community in 2022 and is a UESCA Certified Running Coach and a Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist. He brings a passion for strength training, mobility, and recovery to his coaching philosophies, believing strongly in their pivotal role in enhancing performance and preventing injuries.Kyle finds immense joy in bringing people together, emphasizing the positive impact of group training for health and well-being. Whether you're a seasoned runner or taking your first strides, Kyle’s goal is to guide you toward sustainable progression and a love for running that lasts a lifetime.
Emily Reid: Assistant Coach, Run Club Ottawa
Emily is an Assistant Coach for the BlackToe Running Ottawa Run Club, an Ottawa-based nurse practitioner, and a proud dog mom to her goldendoodle, Byron. She’s deeply involved in the local running community, leading a weekly run club and volunteering at Ottawa Race Weekend. Emily is excited to further support runners in her role as a coach with BlackToe Running.
Emily brings a health-first, evidence-informed approach to coaching, grounded in her medical background. She’s passionate about helping runners train sustainably, recover well, and fuel intelligently, so they can perform their best while staying healthy for the long term.Her running journey began during COVID, with her first marathon in 2023. Since then, she’s built an impressive and diverse race resume, including marathons in Ottawa, Toronto Waterfront, Petit Train du Nord, Cumberland, and Boston, along with half marathons in Georgina, Houston, Ottawa, and Picton. Emily has also embraced bigger challenges—completing a midnight marathon in Ottawa, an overnight ultra in Montreal, an Olympic-distance triathlon in Wasaga Beach, and even an ultramarathon relay from Toronto to Montreal.
Now joining Black Toe Running as a run coach for the first time, Emily combines years of being coached herself with a lifelong background in coaching sailing and skiing. She’s excited to help runners build confidence, consistency, and joy as they work toward their next finish line.
Kim Krezonoski: Coach, Toronto Run Clubs
Kim is a Coach at the BlackToe Run Club and a former NCAA athlete with over 15 years of competitive running experience. A top Canadian marathoner and half-marathoner, she combines high-level racing with coaching expertise, holding VDOT and Athletics Canada certifications. Passionate about community and longevity in the sport, she brings energy, smart training, and a signature flair to our coaching team!
Kim is a Coach for the BlackToe Run Club, and has been actively competing in running at a high level for over 15 years. At Midwestern State, she excelled in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track as an NCAA athlete for four years.After graduating, Kim took a break from competitive running to focus on fitness instruction. However, she returned in 2020 and quickly dove right back into training. She made an impressive debut in the marathon in 2022, securing 12th place (Canadian). Continuing her streak, she recently achieved a strong 9th place in the Canadian half-marathon rankings and competed in the professional field at the Boston Marathon. Kim holds several coaching credentials, including the Jack Daniel's VDOT Certification, and has completed various Athletics Canada Programs such as Road and Trail Run Leader, and Fundamentals of Athletics: Track, Relative Energy Deficiency and Mental Health in Sport.
Kim firmly believes that running should be enjoyable, as it contributes to longevity in the sport. She knows that success is not a solitary pursuit, but rather a collaborative effort. Being part of a supportive community is integral to achieving greatness in the running world. As a coach, she brings vibrancy, strength, and a seriously smart approach to training, plus she is well known for adding a bit of flair to the running community with her race nails, hair bows, and social attitude.
Eric Bang: Coach, Private Coaching
Eric has been our Head Coach for many years, but recently moved from Toronto. He has won countless races and boasts some impressive accolades, including the fastest Canadian at the Chicago Marathon (twice!) and a 2:18 PB at CIM. Most importantly, Eric is a key part of the BlackToe Running family and knows how to develop a well-rounded program that will help any athlete achieve their fitness goals. He remains available for private coaching.Community Runs
Come Run with Us!
Each week we host a Sunday long run that open is for anyone who wants to join. There are many pace groups and if you are not sure which group to run with, we can help. No registration necessary. Just show up!
We host runs from both our King West and Midtown stores every Sunday at 8:30am!
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Our Community
We are a team!
More than anything we are proud of the team spirit and community at BlackToe. People race together, train together and make new friends every week. If you are ready to support your teammates and feel their support when you strive for new goals, then this is the place for you!
Let's Get You Started
For new Runners
If you are new to running, then our Run Club is for you. There is a wide range of abilities in Run Club but we have our Assistant Coach Amélie available to ensure you get all that foundational training required to help you make running a core part of your life.
Your program will be structured for the beginner runner and will build gradually as your fitness improves. We were all beginners ourselves once so we get it!
After you sign up for your preferred location, keep your eyes open for a welcome email with intake questionnaire so we can get you on the right training plan!
Let's get you faster!
For Experienced Runners
If you have been running for a little while now and have decided it is time to get faster or find more people to run with, our Run Club and community are a great place to make that happen!
We have structured programs and very experienced coaches who can help you achieve your goals.
Our group workouts have well established pace groups that range from people who are aiming to run a 4:30 marathon (2:15 half) all the way up to sub 3:00 marathons. The fastest pace group runs marathons in the high 2:30's to low 2:50's so the sky is the limit for most runners!
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