This week we are really excited to welcome marathoner Stephanie McGregor to the show! You'll know Steph from her catchy Instagram handle, Any Given Runday, her dynamic smile, upbeat attitude and true love for running.  Stephanie is a marathoner, ultramarathoner, mom to a toddler and a physiotherapist who lives in the gorgeous city of Vancouver. 



In this conversation, we chat with Steph all about her journey into running (she is super speedy by the way clocking a 38:18 10K PR just one year after becoming a mom!), diving back into running and racing after having her baby boy Bryce, why she loves her job, her stint as a model in a commercial for Saucony and of course all about running in the city of Vancouver. 

Steph is so detailed in her awesome recommendations, we promise after this conversation, you will want to spend some quality time running, hiking (side trip to Whistler!), eating and exploring in this beautiful city.
Don't miss this fun conversation!

RUN

- Stanley Park (all trails)

- Various parts of The Seawall (including Olympic Village, Kits, Spanish Banks/Jericho)

- Pacific Spirit Park (nice, smooth trails)

BEACHES

- Spanish Banks

- Jericho

- Kits

HOTELS

- The Pacific Rim

- Shangri-La

- Hotel Georgia

RESTAURANTS

- 33 Acres (great brunch, beer and coffee)

- Pure Bread (amazing pastries and coffee)

- Minami (sushi)

- Miku (sushi)

- Corduroy Pie Company (great pizza and beer to go!)

- Savio Volpe (Italian)

- Luigi (Italian)

- Urban Winery (Wine and brunch)

- Juice Truck (vegan options)

- Chickpea (vegan)

- Meet on Main (vegan and vegetarian)

SEE

- Drive to Whistler (1 hour, 45 minutes to 2 hours. Beautiful hikes, wander the village)

- Grouse Grind (challenging)

- Seamore Mountain (40 minute drive. Great hike with views)

- Cypress Mountain (45 minute drive. Two gorgeous trails - Eagle Bluffs and St. Mark's Summit)

RACES

- Seawheeze (August)

- Vancouver Marathon (May. Steph recommends running the half marathon! Note: Vancouver Marathon is hilly and difficult)

RUNNING STORES

- Vancouver Running Company (in the Kits neighborhood)

- Forerunners (a few locations)


Where to find Stephanie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anygivenrunday/

Where to find Natalie and Jerold:
Natalie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natrunsfar/
Suite Run Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suiterun/
Natalie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/natrunsfar
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Natalie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natrunsfar
Suite Run Website: https://www.suiterun.com/
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Natalie's Blog: http://www.natrunsfar.com/

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