Episode 8 (pt.2) - In Part Two of our conversation with Paralympic champion Richard Whitehead, we shift focus to his incredible journey as an athlete. He shares the mindset behind his record-breaking performances, what keeps him motivated, and what’s next as he hits the halfway point of his ambitious goal: running 20 marathons in 2025—10 down, 10 to go. If you missed Part One, be sure to check it out for our discussion on inclusion in sport and the power of representation.

Episode 8 - Paralympic gold medallist, marathon world record holder, and global advocate for inclusion in sport—Richard Whitehead joins us fresh off finishing the 2025 BMO Vancouver Marathon. We talk about what drives him, the power of representation, his transition from the track to the roads, and the mindset that’s helped him redefine limits time and again.

Episode 7 - Sandra, a Registered Dietitian and former track athlete turned trail runner, joins Julia to chat fueling strategies, common nutrition myths, and starting No Sweat Nutrition, her athlete-focused, inclusive nutrition practice.

Episode 6 - In this episode, we sit down with Brian Truong, Director of Fitness Education at Fitness World Canada and former national-level powerlifter, to talk all things recovery. Brian shares how his background in counselling psychology shapes his approach to fitness, why sleep is a non-negotiable part of performance, and how recovery is more than just rest—it’s a mindset.

Episode 5 - Fresh off back-to-back wins at the 2025 First Half and BMO Vancouver Half Marathon, where he set a Canadian event record, Andrew Davies joins us to talk training, race-day mindset, and how he’s juggling elite running with law school at UBC. We dive into his transition from the track to the roads, his huge year so far, and what’s next.

Episode 4 - In this episode, we sit down with Canadian marathoner Dayna Pidhoresky to talk about the highs and lows of elite racing, her path to becoming a consistent national contender, and what keeps her motivated through setbacks and breakthroughs. Tune in for an honest, inspiring look into the life of one of Canada’s top distance runners.

Elite Panel – Race Week Bonus Episode
It’s race week! Get inspired by some of the fastest runners hitting the streets this weekend. In this special bonus episode hosted by Natasha Wodak, we’re joined by elite athletes Grayson Murphy, Tristan Woodfine, Ben Preisner, course record holder Dayna Pidhoresky, and defending champion Sergio Raez Villanueva for a candid conversation on race prep, training, and what it takes to line up with the best.

Tune in for insights, course tips, and that extra bit of motivation before the big day!

Episode 3 - In this episode, Canadian race walking legend Evan Dunfee joins us fresh off setting the 35km world record. We dive into the mental and physical effort behind that performance, his hot takes on the current state of sport and social media, and what he’d do if he were in charge of the Olympic Games. Plus, Evan talks about his deep connection to Vancouver, what keeps him coming back to the BMO Marathon, and his personal mission to crack sub-3 on the roads. Funny, honest, and always thoughtful—this one’s a must-listen.

Episode 2 - Dylan Alick is a Canadian distance runner and the defending champion of the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon, where he ran a 1:06:02 in 2024. He’s coming into this year’s race with a new personal best of 1:05:23 and plenty of experience on the course. We chat about his approach to race day, what brings him back to Vancouver, and how he’s feeling heading into this year’s race.

Episode 1: From Pandemic Hobbyist to 2:36 Marathoner with Samantha Jory
In this debut episode of RUNVAN Rundown, Julia sits down with Samantha Jory—a self-proclaimed pandemic hobbyist turned competitive runner. Sam shares how she went from casually running during lockdown to clocking a 2:36 marathon and a 1:13 half, achievements that speak for themselves. They dive into her training evolution, race-day mindset, and what it’s like breaking into the elite scene as a newer face with serious momentum.