RUNVAN Rundown

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

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 62 - Kiana Gibson

    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.

    50 min

  2. Jun 17

    Ep 61 - Taylor Quinn

    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.

    55 min

  3. Jun 10

    Ep 60 - Jeremy Rolle

    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.

    44 min

  4. Jun 3

    Ep 59 - Gillian Roberts

    Episode 59 - This week on the RUNVAN Podcast, Julia sits down with Gillian Roberts, who experienced the 2026 BMO Vancouver Marathon from a very different perspective than planned. After cancer prevented her from racing, Gillian spent the day handing out medals and cheering on runners at the finish line. The runner, teacher, fundraiser, and cancer advocate from Prince George shares her experience living with ovarian cancer, the role running has played throughout her journey, and how community continues to carry her through life's challenges.

    46 min

  5. May 27

    Ep 58 - Andrew Cusmano

    Episode 5 8 - This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Cusmano, Bowerman Track Club Elite athlete, marathon breakout, and unofficial BMO Vancouver Marathon ambassador. Andrew talks about finishing 5th in his marathon debut at BMO Vancouver in 2025, returning with a huge crew again in 2026, and navigating a race this year that didn’t go to plan which ultimately led to him stepping off course. We dive into marathon racing, chasing an Olympic Trials qualifier, resetting after a tough day, and of course, the story behind the crop top.

    50 min

  6. May 20

    Ep 57 - Santiago Gaitan

    Episode 57 - This week on the RUNVAN Podcast, we sit down with Canadian distance runner fresh off his second place finish at the 2026. We talk about training in Utah, representing Canada at World Cross Country Championships, the highs and lows of NCAA racing at, and the mindset behind becoming one of Canada’s rising distance talents. Plus, Santiago exposes his questionable Strava habits and admits he still hasn’t figured out how to stay on his feet for a full 10K.

    49 min

  7. May 13

    Ep 56 - Max Turek

    Episode 56 - Fresh off winning the 2026 BMO Vancouver Half Marathon in 1:03:29, the fastest time ever by a Canadian on the course, Max Turek joins the podcast to break down his race, why he chose Vancouver, and what it meant to celebrate the win with family on course. We also talk about balancing elite running with a full-time career, plus how becoming a father earlier this year has changed his perspective on training, racing, and life.

    28 min

  8. May 6

    Ep 55 - Russell Pennock

    Episode 55 - A marathon debut to remember. Russell Pennock places 2nd at the Vancouver Marathon in 2:22:32, just 29 seconds off the win, and finishes as the top Canadian. We get into his background, the decision to step up to the marathon, how the race unfolded, and what this result means moving forward.

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

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  • Creator
    RUNVAN
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © RUNVAN
  • Show Website
    RUNVAN Rundown

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