Reach Your Goals With BlackToe Running
Are you ready to run? We're here to help you achieve your biggest fitness goals! At BlackToe Running, we have 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 options below to learn more about our King West and Midtown Run Clubs, and to find the right training program for you!
Our Programs
Meet our Coaches
Andrea Smith: Head Coach, Run Club King West (Wednesday)
Andrea coaches our King West Run Club and brings NCAA Division I experience in cross-country and track. A Canadian Masters cross-country champion and World ITU silver medalist, she excels in both running and multi-sport. With NCCP and VDOT certifications, she helps runners and triathletes train smart and reach their goals.
Andrea coaches our King West Run Club on Wednesdays. She competed at the NCAA Division I level as both a cross-country and track athlete, was the Canadian Master's cross-country champion in 2018, and has competed in distances ranging from 1500m on the track to 30k on the roads. Adding cycling to the mix a few years ago, she was the silver medalist at the 2019 World ITU Multi-sport World Championships.Since completing the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), and the Jack Daniel's VDOT Certification, Andrea has been coaching runners and triathletes for several years, helping them apply a thoughtful approach to their training and achieve their biggest goals. Andrea is also available for Private Coaching.
Kim Krezonoski: Head Coach, Run Club Midtown
Kim is the Head Coach of the BlackToe Midtown 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 our Head Coach for the BlackToe Midtown 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 the Midtown Head 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.
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!
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.
Vicky Siemon: Coach, Run Club King West
Vicky is on maternity leave, and we can't wait for her return! A former Western track athlete with a 4:35 1500m PB, she’s now a local elite, winning the Chilly Half and placing 2nd at the Toronto Marathon. Passionate about coaching and footwear, Vicky brings a great deal of energy and expertise to our King West Run Club.
Vicky is on Maternity Leave, and we can't wait for her to come back! She has been an enthusiastic runner for many years and developed a passion for coaching others after seeing the transformative power running had on her. Vicky is an avid footwear specialist, and ran track for Western focusing on middle distances where she ran exceptionally speedy times, including a 4:35 1500m PB, before moving to longer distances.She is a well-known local elite, earning 1st overall at the Chilly Half and 2nd overall at the Toronto Marathon. Working primarily with our King West Run Club, Vicky brings her extensive experience, knowledge, and passion for fitness to our athletes every week!
Kristian Adomait: 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 rounds out the much-loved coaching team at our Midtown location.
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.
Dan Fournier: Coach, Run Club King West
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!
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.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!
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!
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!
Our Race Team is powered by New Balance and new members are added from our exisiting roster of runners when spots become available. There is a limit of 50 athletes on this team so spots do not become available often and the team is currently full. If you would like to join this team please sign up for Run Club and let us know so we can add you to the wait list. It is specifically a marathon focused group for experienced runners.
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