RUNVAN Rundown

RUNVAN Rundown: Stories from the track, the trails, and the streets—connecting Vancouver’s running scene with the athletes who shape it.

RUNVAN Rundown is a health podcast hosted by RUNVAN, with 75 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

RUNVAN hosts RUNVAN Rundown, a health show with 75 episodes published.

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  Ep 74 - Jocelyn McIntosh / Native Women Run

  Sep 30, 202644 min

  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 importance of representation and Indigenous-led spaces in sport, creating meaningful opportunities for Native women, and the role the wider running community can play in reconciliation beyond September 30.

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  Ep 73 - Leland Young / Alkiss Water

  Sep 23, 202641 min

  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 endurance training, and the importance of prioritizing wellbeing. We also dive into hydration strategies and what it takes to stay hydrated from the start line to the finish line.

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  Ep 72 - Lee Kennett

  Sep 16, 202640 min

  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 and more about the stories that come with a life spent running.

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  Ep 71 - Julia Hawkins

  Sep 9, 202643 min

  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, and a humbling Grit & Grind 20K in Ottawa. They chat about trying new events, lessons from the year, and starting her first serious marathon build since 2023 — all while preparing to get married.

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  Ep 70 - Maggie Smith

  Sep 2, 202646 min

  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 earning silver at the Canadian Championships behind Olympian Lucia Stafford.

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