The Vancouver Island Race Series and Run Van Isle committee have search and now selected four ambassadors for the 2026 racing season. Meet the first of four in Morgen Lindsay I moved to Victoria in 2021 and found my community through running. In early 2022, I joined the Fernwood Social Run Club, where I was […]
Why apply Run Van Isle, the association that manages the Vancouver Island Race Series, is seeking ambassadors for the 2026 Vancouver Island Race Series and beyond. Deadline is September 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM. We are seeking ambassadors who like to connect with fellow runners, volunteer at events and attend each of the eight races […]
https://www.islandseries.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/RVI-Logo_fullcolour-scaled.jpg15522560Christopher Kelsallhttps://www.islandseries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-4-300x300.jpgChristopher Kelsall2025-08-12 20:59:462025-09-12 21:29:42CLOSED – Apply now: Seeking 4 ambassadors to represent 2026 Vancouver Island Race Series and have fun doing it
Run Van Isle, formerly known as the Vancouver Island Runners’ Association, held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Nanaimo on Saturday, May 24. There were changes to the board of directors, and there are some minor adjustments to be implemented to continue to try to improve the post-race experience. The election of the board The […]
https://www.islandseries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-4-300x300.jpg00Christopher Kelsallhttps://www.islandseries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-4-300x300.jpgChristopher Kelsall2025-05-25 21:25:272025-05-26 08:46:442025 Annual General Meeting: Minor changes, Run Van Isle grows
PARTY PACE Party Pace is a term I recently stumbled upon. Essentially, you are picking a pace that is comfortable and fun for yourself. Simple. Right? The truth is, I have no idea what anyone is talking about. Splits, watches, training loads, heart rate, shoes, and for the love of running: STRAVA! It’s a lot. […]
There are a few common misconceptions that I often hear online about running and racing. Oneof them being that running needs to be a challenging, all-out effort, even when you’re startingout. Another is that if you’re a slow runner, you’re “not really a runner.” Based on these two messages, it’s no wonder that some people […]
https://www.islandseries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-4-300x300.jpg00Christopher Kelsallhttps://www.islandseries.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-4-300x300.jpgChristopher Kelsall2025-03-25 07:32:512025-03-25 07:34:02Going at my pace: A turtle’s guide to racing
Meet 2026 series ambassador Morgen Lindsay
The Vancouver Island Race Series and Run Van Isle committee have search and now selected four ambassadors for the 2026 racing season. Meet the first of four in Morgen Lindsay I moved to Victoria in 2021 and found my community through running. In early 2022, I joined the Fernwood Social Run Club, where I was […]
CLOSED – Apply now: Seeking 4 ambassadors to represent 2026 Vancouver Island Race Series and have fun doing it
Why apply Run Van Isle, the association that manages the Vancouver Island Race Series, is seeking ambassadors for the 2026 Vancouver Island Race Series and beyond. Deadline is September 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM. We are seeking ambassadors who like to connect with fellow runners, volunteer at events and attend each of the eight races […]
2025 Annual General Meeting: Minor changes, Run Van Isle grows
Run Van Isle, formerly known as the Vancouver Island Runners’ Association, held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Nanaimo on Saturday, May 24. There were changes to the board of directors, and there are some minor adjustments to be implemented to continue to try to improve the post-race experience. The election of the board The […]
Ambassador Claire trains and race by “Party Pace”
PARTY PACE Party Pace is a term I recently stumbled upon. Essentially, you are picking a pace that is comfortable and fun for yourself. Simple. Right? The truth is, I have no idea what anyone is talking about. Splits, watches, training loads, heart rate, shoes, and for the love of running: STRAVA! It’s a lot. […]
Going at my pace: A turtle’s guide to racing
There are a few common misconceptions that I often hear online about running and racing. Oneof them being that running needs to be a challenging, all-out effort, even when you’re startingout. Another is that if you’re a slow runner, you’re “not really a runner.” Based on these two messages, it’s no wonder that some people […]