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Lucas Bruchet

1500m, mile, 3000m, 5k to 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50k +
road, track, trail, ultra
Vancouver, BC
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Lucas Bruchet

road, track, trail, ultra
Luc has an Australian Cattle Dog named Betty that he runs regularly. They log about 30-40km each week.

About Lucas

Luc's passion for the sport of running has taken him to the highest level of competition. He is a 6-time Canadian champion and has represented Canada at two World Cross Country Championships and two Olympic Games (2016 & 2021).

With personal best of 13:12.56 in the 5000m, 27:56.12 in the 10,000m and 1:03:12 in the half marathon, Luc is amongst the fastest Canadians of all-time.

Now that his competitive career has come to an end Luc finds himself teaching full time for the Vancouver School Board and pursuing new athletic goals.
Lucas speaks
  • English

Qualifications

  • University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Kinesiology (2014)
  • University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Education (2021)

My Coaching Philosophy

Nothing beats hard work and consistency.

  • 2xOlympian (2016-5000m, 2020-5000m)
  • 6-Time Canadian Champion (3xXC, 2x10000m, 1x5km)
  • 2021 Vancouver Sun Run Champion
  • 1500m
    00:03:37
    Mission Viejo, CA, 2021
  • Mile
    00:03:57
    Seattle, WA, 2014
  • 3000m
    00:07:46
    Concord, MA, 2017
  • 5000m
    00:13:12
    Burnaby, BC, 2021
  • 10000m
    00:27:56
    San Jaun Capistrano, CA, 2022
  • Half Marathon
    01:03:12
    Mission, BC, 2021

Qualifications

  • University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Kinesiology (2014)
  • University of British Columbia - Bachelor of Education (2021)
Chris Tsang
Vancouver, BC

Luc goes the extra mile

Since joining M2M and working with Coach Luc, I have met a community of runners with the same goals and aspirations as myself. Luc goes the extra mile to get to know each of his athletes. With him as my mentor, I've accomplished goals that I once thought were impossible.

Interview

  • Favourite quote?

    Consistency is king.

  • Favourite single race?

    First Half. It always feels like the first race of the year. It’s a celebration of a new year of goals and making it though the dark and dreary months of December and January. The Vancouver running community always comes together in a great way for this event.

  • Favourite sporting moment? (that you experienced)

    Simon Whitfield winning the Sydney Olympics. This was the first time I remember thinking to myself I wanted to be an Olympian.Big thought for an 8 year old.

  • Favourite part about coaching with M2M?

    The sense of community. Everybody has such unique backgrounds and lived experiences but we all come together because we love running. The group workouts are something special.

  • Most memorable race?

    2021 Harry Jerome 5000m. Pandemic race environment, no fans except the few outside the fences of the stadium. 10+ second personal best, Olympic Standard and a helluva memory.

  • Favourite workout?

    Repeat quarters off a minute. This was my favourite session by far, a true test of speed and endurance. If I could average 62-63″ I knew I was ready to work.

  • Least favourite workout?

    Repeat miles at 5km effort. This was never easy or enjoyable. It was always a grind right the start and I feel like I never really nailed this session.

  • Favourite pre-race meal?

    Coffee.

Lucas's Next Group Workout

Track

Wednesday Apr 24th
/
7 pm

Workout Wednesday

with
  • Rob Watson
  • Lucas Bruchet
UBC Track
Vancouver, BC
Track

Wednesday May 1st
/
6:30 pm

Workout Wednesday

with
  • Rob Watson
  • Lucas Bruchet
Big ‘Aus
Vancouver, BC

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