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A podcast about Saskatchewan runners and the people and places that inspire them. This podcast touches on subjects that are interesting to runners from all over the world and especially those based in Western Canada.
Jason Burns is an ultra runner from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He started this podcast so he could share all of the amazing stories from the Saskatchewan running community that he is so proud to be a part of.
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Today on the SaskatchewRun podcast we are joined by the co race directors, Jenna Bedel and Kevin Bedel, of the Pasqua Peaks Trail Race. Jenna and Kevin are siblings with a passion for running and community and found a way to bring those two things together last year in the inaugural Pasqua Peaks Trail Race. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And p...
Kelly started running 3 years ago and has quickly made some big gains. At the age of 50 he went to Montana and completed his first Spartan Ultra and has big plans moving forward. He credits the amazing guests from this podcast for being part of what inspires him to dream big and challenge himself. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!! It is Beaver Flat 50 week and we are joined by co race director Jeff Dudar to talk all things Prairie Sky Running Co. Including a deep dive into the history of the BFF and we get you pumped up for this weekend’s race! Enjoy! To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with all of your friend...
Gay Renouf has run over 200 marathons and 3 100 mile races in 35 countries on all 7 continents. She also has many years of race directing and race volunteering under her belt. We chowed down on the brownies she brought over and had ourselves a very interesting conversation. Thanks to Producer Baker and Sound Engineer Sasquatch for their contributions to this episode. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks ...
Megan Wotherspoon is an ultra runner and teacher from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. On this episode we discuss our mutual Sin 7 dnfs and Megan’s Canadian Death Race Finish a few weeks later. We also discuss some of her epic hiking adventures that she has done all over the world. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with all of your friends! ...
Ashley stops by the studio to discuss this year’s GMS Queen City Marathon taking place in Regina, Saskatchewan September 5th-7th. Ashley’s love of racing, volunteering and all things community really shines through In this fun interview. You can still sign up to race or volunteer! Visit www.runqcm.ca for all the details. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and su...
A quick recap of this year’s Prairie Nightmare Backyard Ultra held at Echo Valley Provincial Park. Be sure to follow them on Instagram so you can sign up for next year’s event when registration opens. @prairienightmarebyu To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with all of your friends! And only leave a five star review if you think I’...
This week we are joined by Roanna and Lloyd Sehn from Estevan, Saskatchewan. In this episode we talk about some local races and we catch up a little bit on our seasons and then do a deep dive into their motivation, training and eventual completion of the Marathon Des Sables in 2024. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with all of your fr...
In this episode Melissa and Jason discuss the recent Hoot N Howl event out at Wascana Trails and give some general updates on things. And then they dive deep into Jason’s DNF at Sin 7 and discuss how failing isn’t always a bad thing. Jason also explains what happened to the podcast and why it wasn’t available for a few weeks. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and sub...
It’s been a bit since we had a podcast so I thought I would do a quick update for all of you. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with all of your friends! And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a 5 star review. Artwork by Gavin de Lint http://gavin.delint.ca Thank you to the Burning Hell for the use of their ...
Brandi Venne is an accomplished marathon runner and running coach from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In this episode we talk about training, coaching and how Brandi is looking for some new challenges in running. We even get into some shoe talk in this episode. Enjoy! To get in touch with Brandi about coaching here is the link Ontrack@cravensportservices.ca and on Instagram @coachbrandi To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram...
I was recently interviewed about the podcast on Saskatchewan Weekend with Shauna Powers on CBC Sask. Click on the link below to have a listen. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-205-saskatchewan-weekend/clip/16152795-celebrating-saskatchewans-running-community-saskatchewrun-podcast To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with all of your...
On this week’s pod, Melissa and I sit down to discuss the Bigfoot 50 trail race that happens every June out at White Butte Trails. We are also joined by race director Jason Hubic for a race week interview. Enjoy the special episode and we will be back next week with another full episode. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with all of yo...
Andy Collin is a longtime ultra runner who has been crushing races for 15 years. In this episode we talk about his running history including all the races he has done in Canada, the USA and England. He has raced everything from shorter road distances to 200 mile ultras. Originally from England, he now calls Saskatoon, Saskatchewan home. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to l...
We had a great time at this year‘s Moose Jaw Running Festival. It was a sold out event and 325 runners braved the nasty wind to get out there and enjoy the beautiful city of Moose Jaw. Make sure to add this event to your calendar for next year. We highly recommend it! To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with all of your friends! And on...
Shelley Zerr is this week’s guest on the pod! We discuss her recent trip down to Raton, New Mexico where she participated in the Vermejo Charcoal Burner. We also dive into her extensive race history and talk about how travelling and the kindness of her fellow human beings is always her true reason for racing and exploring. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! A...
Wanda is a familiar face around the Saskatchewan running scene as she volunteers for so many events and always brings her positive attitude and bubbly personality with her. This is a great conversation where we talk about her ascension to race coordinator and volunteer master and we discuss her other life achievements along the way as well. We also talk about this weekend’s Canada goose 6, 12 and 24 hour challenge at Wascana Park in Regina. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to ...
Race season is in full swing in Saskatchewan so on this bonus episode we talk to volunteer captain Amy Wall from the Saskatchewan Marathon about this weekend‘s huge event in Saskatoon that will have over 6000 racers. In the second half of the podcast Melissa and Jason recap this past weekend’s Reesor 50 event. From the race start , where the runners were guided down the trails by two horses and the riders, to the scenery and people it was all an incredible weekend. To get in...
Mandy Currie hails from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where she works as an RN, raises her two children and puts in many miles running. She has run a lot of events and has podiumed in many of them and always takes the time to make friends along the way. She will be competing in this year’s prestigious UTMB event in the Alps of Europe. I hope you enjoy this episode as Mandy opens up about the loss of her sister and how running has helped her to process the grief. To get in touch with the...
In this podcast we preview the inaugural Reesor 50 taking place this May long weekend at the Historic Reesor Ranch in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan and Alberta. I am joined by everyone’s favourite co host Melissa Burns and we also have a special guest join us from the festival site. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share with all of you...
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