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Stephanie McGregor

road, track, trail
You can often find Steph running the seawall pushing her son in the stroller. Or on the hunt for her next post run treat at a local Vancouver bakery.

About Stephanie

Stephanie has been running and playing sports most of her life. A Vancouver native, Stephanie has been on the Vancouver running scene since running her first half marathon in 2008. She quickly fell in love with the sport and has been chasing down running goals ever since. As a certified distance running coach with a Jack Daniels VDOT certification, along with being a physiotherapist with over 12+ years experience, Steph is well-equipped to guide you through training, help prevent injuries, and steer you towards achieving your goals.

Stephanie speaks
  • English

Qualifications

  • M.PT (physiotherapy), USYD
  • B.HK (Kin), UBC
  • Certified Distance Running Coach - Jack Daniels VDOT

My Coaching Philosophy

My coaching philosophy as an athlete and a coach is deeply rooted in my physiotherapy background and my true love for the sport. I believe in running smart, staying consistent and chasing your goals that for me personally, often extend beyond numbers on a clock.

I value open and honest communication and understand that life extends beyond the time you spend in your running shoes. I truly believe that you have to celebrate the small steps along the way and most importantly enjoy the process!

  • Physiotherapist since 2012
  • 30+ Half marathons
  • 7 marathons
  • 6 Ultramarathons from 50k to 50miles
  • Marathon
    02:57:02
    Chicago, 2023
  • Half marathon
    01:23:34
    BMO, 2022
  • 10km
    00:38:20
    Summerfast, 2022

Qualifications

  • M.PT (physiotherapy), USYD
  • B.HK (Kin), UBC
  • Certified Distance Running Coach - Jack Daniels VDOT

A whole-person approach to coaching

When it comes to balancing the demands of training, competing and life, Steph "gets it". Her whole-person approach to coaching through her careful attunement to my hopes, needs and goals both on and off the track has supported me not only as a runner, but as a human being first and foremost.

Interview

  • Favourite post-workout treat or go-to place?

    I love nothing more than to celebrate a workout/race with a treat! After almost every Saturday workout I take my son to a different coffee shop to get a treat… cookie, croissant, donut, I love it all:)

  • Favourite quote?

    Kneel down and the world is a mountain, stand up and the world is at your feet. ~unknown

  • Favourite single race?

    CIM hands down! Great course and the training is at the best time of year!

  • Favourite part about coaching with M2M?

    I love when athletes achieve something they never believed possible. Whether it’s a distance or a time on a clock, to have someone tell me that they dared to try because I believed they could is the ultimate honour and true sign of trust.

Stephanie's Next Group Workout

Track

Tuesday May 7th
/
6:45 pm

Tuesday Track

with
  • Stephanie McGregor
  • Carla Parsons
UBC Track
Vancouver, BC