RUNVAN Rundown

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 Classic, balancing motherhood and high-performance sport, and what might be next.

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 mixed 4x400m national record at the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Botswana. Nathan also shares what keeps him motivated and what he still hopes to accomplish on the track.

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 from UBC to Cal Berkeley, Canada’s incredible hammer throwing success, and balancing elite sport with becoming a new dad

Episode 66- Jonathan Podbielski joins the podcast after a breakout 2026 season that included winning the Jerome Classic 1500m, running a personal best of 3:36.14 on Athletics Canada's Next Gen European Tour, and becoming the second-fastest Canadian U23 miler of all time with a 3:55.42 performance. We chat about racing in Europe, breaking the four-minute barrier, balancing elite sport with an Actuarial Science degree at the University of Regina, and why he's taking the next step in his career at the University of Washington.

Episode 65 - Australian middle-distance runner Izzy Thornton-Bott joins the RUNVAN Podcast after racing a season's best 4:14.80 in the stacked women's 1500m at the 2026 Jerome Classic. Fresh off Oceania Championship gold in the 1500m and silver in the 5000m, Izzy shares her journey from the UK to Australia, her collegiate career at the University of Waterloo and the University of Oregon, why she returns to race in North America each summer, and what's next on the international stage.

Episode 64 - The Jerome Classic may be over, but we're still riding the high. This week, we kick things off with a recap of the weekend before handing the mic over to members of the RUNVAN team. You'll hear firsthand about their roles, favourite memories, and what made this year's event so memorable. If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Jerome Classic, this episode is for you.

From NCAA standout to marathoner, Jasmine Fehr has built a career around the sport she loves. We chat about her collegiate running journey, coaching, life with CITIUS MAG, her 2:41 marathon debut, and how she's become a familiar face behind the camera; capturing many of the defining moments in Vancouver's running community while continuing to chase her own goals.

Episode 62 - This week on the RUNVAN Podcast, we sit down with Kiana Gibson, one of Vancouver's top distance runners and a familiar face at local races across the province. Kiana shares her journey from collegiate success at Guelph and UBC to representing Canada in the steeplechase at the Pan American Games.

We chat about balancing road racing and track, competing at events like the Jerome Classic and BMO Vancouver Marathon, and how her work as a Registered Dietitian helps athletes fuel for performance. This episode is packed with insights from both an elite athlete and sports nutrition expert.

Episode 61 - What does it feel like to run for 24 hours straight?

In this special episode, Julia turns the microphone on Taylor as he takes on a 24-hour track ultra, covering 170 kilometres over the course of a full day. Rather than a traditional post-race interview, this episode follows the journey in real time, with conversations before the start, throughout the race, immediately after the finish, and 36 hours later.

From excitement and uncertainty to sleep deprivation, resilience, and reflection, Taylor shares an honest look at what happens when you keep moving long after your body wants to stop.

Episode 60 - Jeremy Rolle is an athlete, coach, race director, and community leader helping grow trail running in the Fraser Valley and beyond. Jeremy shares how he balances racing, coaching, directing Heads or Trails, and leading the Chilliwack Trail Club. We discuss his upcoming trail season, what makes trail running so appealing, common mistakes runners make when transitioning from road to trail, and the importance of building welcoming communities in the sport.