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2025 Granville Island Turkey Trot champion Susanna Allen joins the RUNVAN Podcast! After taking last year’s women’s title in 39:23, Susanna takes us through the Turkey Trot course, sharing her tips for tackling the 10K. We also get to know Susanna, her running journey, the Vancouver running communi…

Episode 74 - In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Julia sits down with Jocelyn from the leadership team at Native Women Run, a nonprofit dedicated to representing and empowering Native women through running. They talk about the mission behind Native Women Run, the import…

Episode 73 - This week on the RUNVAN Podcast, we're joined by Leland Young, founder of yYoung Wellbeing and Alkiss Water, one of RUNVAN's hydration partners! An entrepreneur, runner and cyclist, Leland shares his journey through three BMO Vancouver Marathons, balancing business and family with endu…

Episode 72 - This week, Julia sits down with longtime runner, training partner and friend Lee Kennett to swap stories from years of running and racing. From countless RUNVAN start lines and an ultra-running phase featuring some highly questionable fuelling choices. This one is less about results an…

Episode 71 - This week, the tables are turned as Taylor takes over hosting duties to interview regular RUNVAN Podcast host Julia Hawkins. Julia looks back on an unconventional year that took her from indoor track and steeplechase to a 5,000m PB in Prague, a third-place finish at the Knee Knacker, a…

Episode 70 - Maggie Smith joins the RUNVAN Podcast after a breakthrough 2026 season that saw her win the Jerome Classic 1,500m in a personal best and Nova Scotia record of 4:10.74. She talks about life after six years at Villanova, finding a new level in her first post-collegiate season, and earnin…

Episode 69 - Canadian sprint hurdler and Olympian Michelle Harrison joins the podcast to talk about her unexpected return to racing after becoming a mom in June 2025. She shares how she found her way back to training, her faster-than-expected comeback, winning the 100m hurdles at the 2026 Jerome Cl…

Episode 68 - Canadian 400m runner Nathan George joins the podcast to talk longevity, perseverance, and reaching new heights more than 20 years into the sport. We chat about his years racing at the Jerome Classic, making his first senior World Championships team in 2025, and helping Canada set a mix…

Episode 67 - For the first time, we’re welcoming a field event athlete to the podcast! Canadian hammer thrower Rowan Hamilton joins us after a huge summer that included a win at the Jerome Classic and a bronze medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. We chat about how he found the hammer, his journey …