The London Runner Distance Club is a provincially and nationally registered club that competes in Track, Cross Country, and Road Racing. Serving London and area since 2006, LRDC athletes range from elementary school age to Masters (40+), and compete anywhere from the local level to representing Canada internationally. If you are looking to have fun and improve yourself as both a runner and as a person, you've come to the right place.

The Vision

The goal of the London Runner Distance Club is to create an atmosphere for success for our athletes. The club offers not just training partners and coaches at workouts, but an entire community of supportive individuals looking to help all our athletes in their  pursuit of excellence and enjoyment of the sport - whether that be in placing well at a local competition, qualifying for a National or International Championship, or having fun at one of many London Runner social events. 

New Athletes

New athletes interested in joining enter a trial period during which they attend workouts for 2-3 weeks, followed by an interview. This process is designed to ensure athletes are going to be positive, contributing members to the group. The guiding principle through all groups is that of long-term development and viewing running as a life-long activity that enhances other areas of your life.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available to help cover Membership Fees, upon request. College/University students have reduced membership rates. Starting in 2012, first year post-secondary athletes rejoining LRDC will receive a significant discount on the already-reduced Collegiate rate. Out-of-province travel funding is available, as are significant levels of support for carded High Performance athletes.

Membership Categories

Membership Streams

To fit the needs of our diverse group, there are three Membership Streams based NOT on skill level, but on the level of commitment with which the athlete approaches their training.
Recreational Stream is for athletes who are more recreational in their competitiveness, as well as LRDC Alumni who wish to stay involved with the group in a reduced manner.
Competitive Stream is for athletes who are training to compete and set PBs or have strong age-group performances, but may not be focused exclusively on running. Note that the Junior Development program is considered mid-way between the Recreational and Competitive streams, as our focus is on gradually progressing with a long-term development focus.
Advanced Stream is for athletes who are very focused on their training. Serious local and provincial level runners can join this stream; athletes hoping to represent LRDC at the National level are required to be in the Advanced Stream.

Road Race Stream is for athletes who wish to focus more on road racing.

Membership Category Details

Kids Clinics (Road, Track, XC)       
Focus: Fun introduction to running                         
Competitive Level: Local
Workouts/Races: 1 session per week (10 weeks) with at least 1 Goal Race towards end
Link to Kids Clinics Flyer

Junior Development
Focus: Transition to competition                              
Competitive Level: Local and Provincial
Commitment: Attend 1 workout per week most weeks; compete at Seasonal Goal Races
Workouts Offered: 1 workout per week Winter (Saturday), 2 workouts per week Outdoor/Fall (Tuesday/Saturday)

Competitive Stream
Focus: Competitive Runner                                        
Competitive Level: Local and Provincial
Commitment: Attend at least 1 workout per week; compete at Seasonal Goal Races
Workouts Offered: 2 workouts per week Winter (Tuesday/Saturday), 3 workouts per week Outdoor/Fall (Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday), as well as group Long runs on Sundays

Advanced Stream
The LRDC Advanced Stream is available for fully-committed runners and is a significant step up from the Competitive Stream. Benefits include additional workouts, increasingly specific training programs, and eligibility for the Athlete Assistance Program and out-of-province travel funding.

Recreational + Alumni Stream
Focus: Recreational/Alumni Runner                       
Competitive Level: Recreational or Alumni
Workouts Offered: athletes may attend workouts based on individual needs and interest

Seasonal Memberships

Athletes juggling multiple sport commitments may enter into a seasonal membership:

Winter Season (January to April)

Outdoor Season (April to August)

Fall/Cross Country Season (August to December)

Membership includes:
*Some benefits only applicable to full-year membership
-full-time, professional Head Coach
-training schedule based around personal goals and skill level
-significant support network, including partners CBI Health (Physiotherapy), Runners' Choice, and New Balance
-$50 New Balance gift card
-entry into all Club-sanctioned Track and Cross Country races including the Runners' Choice London Distance Series, Provincial and National Championship competitions (not road races)
-racing singlet and warm-up shirt
-discounted entry fees into select London Honda road races
-discounts at Runners' Choice, including significant discounts on New Balance shoes and clothing orders
-Athletics Ontario registration fees
-bi-weekly Club Newsletter

For Kids Clinics, please contact:
Lead Instructor - Matt Suda
msuda93@hotmail.com

All other inquiries, please contact:
Head Coach - Steve Weiler
steveweiler@hotmail.com (preferred)
(519) 777-6096