RUNVAN Rundown

Elite Panel – Race Week Bonus EpisodeIt’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

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

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 JoryIn 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