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The SaskatchewRun Podcast
Author: Jason Burns
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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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Margie Brown is a triathlete and fitness instructor from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She took up the sport in her in late 40’s and credits the community around the sport for keeping her Interested and motivated to keep pushing her boundaries. She runs the YXE Slow AF run club in Saskatoon and is also heavily involved in the Saskatoon Triathlon Club where she helps with the Just -Tri It program, Bridge City Duathlon and the Living Sky Triathlon out at Pike Lake Provincial Park. We chat abou...
I met Riley in person after this podcast was recorded and he and all the members of the Fat Fathers Run Club are amazing humans and athletes. They all crushed it out at Cure For The Brrr in Regina and are great members of the Saskatchewan running community. In this episode we chat about running, triathlons and balancing all of that with family life. Join the Fat Fathers Run Club Wednesday mornings at 4:30 am at Douglas Park Hill in Regina. All are welcome. To get in touch with the podca...
Happy New Year! This is a quick solo episode where I give a brief year in review and I give an idea of what to expect from the podcast moving forward (spoiler alert- expect the exact same thing haha). I also talk about my fun experience heading down to the CBC building in Regina and appearing on Blue Sky to discuss podcasting in Saskatchewan. If you want to listen to the show the link is below. I may also drop some news about a new Ultra making its way to Saskatchewan in 2027. https://w...
Deanne Selinger is a mom, triathlete , runner, cross country skier and all around excellent human from Regina, Saskatchewan. In this episode we talk about how being active has helped her cope with many life challenges including divorce, years of fertility treatments and perimenopause. SaskatchewRun podcast has been provided a discount code for QCM 2026 to share with the podcast listeners. Get 10 percent off any distance by using the code 26QCMSASKATCHEWRUN Clink the links be...
Colter Folk is a rising star from Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He recently won gold at the Saskatchewan High School Cross Country Championship and competed in the Canadian Mountain Running Championship in Quebec where he had some outstanding results. He has some big goals for the future and we discuss that and much more in this 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 l...
Flemming Sondergaard was born in Denmark and now calls Saskatoon home. He is a very accomplished ultra runner and has many interesting insights into the sport. On this episode we talk about his Western States and UTMB experiences and we also chat about our favourite local races. 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 o...
Tarrant Crosschild started his running career as a child by corralling horses on the Blood Tribe First Nation in Alberta. He loved running from the start and has used it as a recovery tool and as a way to bond with his family. Tarrant is a family man first and foremost but he also runs a flooring company and a running company that provides timing services for many races. He is also a community ambassador for communities around Saskatchewan and Alberta where himself and 200 other volunteers pr...
This past weekend Melissa made up her own little fun adventure challenge that involved going to the Beaver Flat 50 course and hiking for 24 hours straight. There has been so much interest and so many questions that Melissa has agreed to chat about her motivations and her experience this past weekend and share it with the listeners. 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 a...
Chris Tetlock has been knocked down many times in life but he has always emerged from the experience as a better and more resilient human being often times with running as a part of the cure. We sat down and had this very open and honest conversation about his struggles and how he has overcome them. We also dive into his racing history, his coaching business and his new passion as a race director. WARNING- this episode contains some descriptions of self harm, listener discretion i...
Theresa Reid-Shea is a very accomplished runner from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and on this episode we talk about her many adventures in travelling and running. We discuss how crewing, pacing and volunteering are all essential parts of running and we end on some epic hiking adventure talk and recap her recent trip to hike the entirety of the GR11 Trail in Spain. Enjoy! To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com Instagram @SaskatchewRun Thanks f...
It’s off season time for most Saskatchewan runners and people are starting to plan their 2026 schedules so in this episode we chat with one of our friendly neighbours to the east about some excellent Manitoba races that you should be putting on your racing to do list. Kristian is a great advocate for running and community and loves his home province and I think you will enjoy this excellent conversation. To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.co...
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...























