The SaskatchewRun Podcast
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.
Episodes
49 episodes
Canada Goose 2026- Meet Your New Race Directors
It’s only a couple weeks away! Canada Goose 2026. A 6, 12 or 24 hour event where people run 4 kilometre loops around Wascana Park sounds like an awful way to spend a day but it’s actually a bloody good time! The community real comes together an...
Théo Dow
Théo Dow is a super interesting and well studied runner who is achieving big things in the running scene. After starting trail running in 2021 he has quickly ascended to the top of the running food chain in Saskatchewan. In this episode we talk...
Karon and Harvey Mathies
On this episode we are joined by two of the finest people you will ever hope to meet. Karon and Harvey Mathies have been running, racing and volunteering for close to 20 years and they love to share the stories and experiences that they have ga...
Leisha Grebinski
Leisha is a triathlete from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. On this episode we talk about her running journey and how she used running as a tool to discover new cities and cultures on a recent trip to Europe. We also talk about her knee surgery and ho...
Brooke MacDonald
On this episode we are joined by the QCM female half marathon course record holder. Originally from Yorkton, Brooke now calls Prince Albert home where she lives with her husband and twin girls. We chat about how she makes time to train with a y...
SUPER SPECIAL EPISODE!! Megan Wotherspoon /Every Step Is Good
Megan returns to the pod to talk about her exciting new running project Every Step Is Good which will begin on May 25th. Megan plans on running from Stony Rapids in the far north of Saskatchewan all the way to the Montana border near Val Marie....
Hailey Thompson
Hailey Thompson is a runner and run coach from Swift Current, Saskatchewan. On this episode we talk about her running history, her future goals in running and how strength training has always played a big roll in her athletic journey. Check her...
Amro Alansari
Amro is an ultra runner from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. On this episode we talk about how he ended up calling Saskatoon home after living in many places around the world. We discuss his ascension from casual and curious runner to a bonafide long ...
Rebecca Mollison
On this episode we step just off the road and trail to speak with someone who’s race day job it is to keep an eye on runners and make sure they are staying safe out on the course. Rebecca is the owner of Back40 First Aid Training and provides f...
Adam Lee
Adam Lee lives in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta and is an avid trail runner and podcaster. His show , the Community Trail Running Podcast, was a big influence on my decision to start this endeavour. In this episode we get a brief history ...
Jason Hubick
Jason Hubick is a runner from Regina, Saskatchewan (technically the RM of Sherwood, but I digress). He started running with his daughter while in his mid 30’s and eventually made his way through all the race distances from half marathons to mar...
Marcel Macfarlane
Marcel Macfarlane is a veterinarian and volunteer firefighter from Carnduff, Saskatchewan. He is also a very accomplished athlete and ultra runner. On this episode we talk about his many ultra running adventures both near and far. We talk about...
Laura Sullivan
Laura Sullivan is a run coach and runner from Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan. She owns RunKulture which is a whole running community that includes coaching, group runs and scholarship opportunities. In this episode we talk about her many travels, he...
Margie Brown
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 ...
Riley Mihial
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 runni...
Happy New Year! Podcast Update and Year In Review
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...
Deanne Selinger
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, y...
Colter Folk
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 re...
Flemming Sondergaard
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 a...
Tarrant Crosschild
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 fami...
The Melissa Burns 24 Hour Beaver Fever Challenge
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 ab...
Chris Tetlock
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 ...
Theresa Reid-Shea
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...
Kristian Andres From Trails of ‘Toba
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...
Jenna Bedel & Kevin Bedel From The Pasqua Peaks Trail Race
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 t...
