The SaskatchewRun Podcast

Jennifer and Mike recently completed the Divide 200 where they ran the event separately but finished it together. This a great conversation where we talk about their evolution from hikers to runners. They haven’t been running for very long but they have already accomplished some big things. We discus it all on this podcast.  Check out podcast sponsor Upright Bartender Crafted Non Alcoholic Cocktai...

Alethea Greyeyes is from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation of Treaty 6 and now lives in Saskatoon. She and I sit down and chat about her running journey, her community projects and her recent battle with breast cancer. I was so impressed with Alethea’s selflessness in this episode and with her love of her fellow humans and her dedication to making her community a better place.  Check out podcast sponsor...

On this episode we chat with Ashley King and Shawn Weimer about this year’s GMS Queen City Marathon. Enjoy!  Check out podcast sponsor Upright Bartender Crafted Non Alcoholic Cocktails  https://paperbackbevco.ca/ 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 wi...

In classic Canadian fashion Megan Wotherspoon has completed her hat trick on the podcast! She’s back to recap her epic adventure running from Stony Rapids in the far north of Saskatchewan all the way to the Saskatchewan / Montana border near Grasslands National Park in the south. She really opens up about both the highs and lows of the journey in this intimate recap of the run. If you want to know...

On this episode we head to Lloydminster to chat with Taryn and Mackenzie Brown. Not only are these two amazing parents but they are also involved in running and community building activities in Lloyd including The Couch to 5km, Thorpe Run Club and the Titanium Half Marathon. We talk about all that and more on this episode.  Check out podcast sponsor Upright Bartender Crafted Non Alcoholic Cocktail...

Finally! One of the most requested guests is on the show. This is a great interview as Celeste has been running for years and has many great stories. From playing basketball and competing in cross country  at Medicine Hat College to her recent experience at the Canadian Death Race we cover it all. She is such a humble and wonderful human being so I know you will enjoy this episode.    And to volun...

Andrew Shanks recently completed his first ultra marathon and it was none other than the Sinister 7 100 miler. Not only did he finish but he also raised $7000 for Kidsport. In this chat we talk about his evolution from indoor cyclist to half marathons to marathons and Spartan races all they way up to his new found love of ultras.  Check out podcast sponsor Upright Bartender Crafted Non Alcoholic C...

Marcella is a runner from Regina. On this episode we talk about her recent accomplishment at the Canada Goose Ultra where she ran her furthest distance ever even though Mother Nature was making it difficult with rain and lightning. We also talk about her training and why she is such a tenacious and determined runner. (CORRECTION- I wrongly said that she has two boys but in reality she has a boy an...

My name is Jason Burns and I’m a runner from Saskatchewan and this is a podcast where I connect with runners, volunteers, race directors and coaches from Saskatchewan. In this brief episode I give you some history on myself and my running career and tell the listeners what they can expect moving forward.  Use this code for 10 percent off any distance in the GMS QCM for 2026.  26QCMSASKATCHEWRUN ht...

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 and makes this feel like an all day fun fest where people suffer together and see familiar faces the whole time. This year Jackie Myers and Melissa Burns will...

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 training, the reasons he enjoys running and we talk about his big performances at Sinister 7 in 2025 and his big podium finish at the Reesor 50 in 2026. We...

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 gained along the way. This interview will give you a new appreciation for what is possible in life and show you that if you treat every day and every year as...

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 how she has been working hard and training smart to get back to the sport that she loves.  And since I completely butchered the Coal Country Run location here...

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 young family and why she thinks it’s important to set a good example for them by pursuing goals and working hard. She also has some cool stories about living...

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. Megan’s mother passed away from leukemia at the age of 38, the same age Megan turns this year. This run is a way to honour her mother, hold space for other...

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 out at  https://www.instagram.com/runwithhails/ https://www.runwithhails.com/ Use this code for 10 percent off any distance in the GMS QCM for 2026.  26QCM...

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 distance  ultra runner. I have shared a few miles with Amro and have always enjoyed his friendly demeanour and relentless spirit. I hope this podcast gives...

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 first aid training, wilderness first aid and adventure classes. During this episode Rebecca gives the listeners some simple tricks and tools that they can us...

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 of Adam and his running story and we talk about his involvement in brining the Trail Running Film Festival to locations in B.C. and Alberta. Adam has always been help...

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 marathons to triathlons and up to 50 mile trail events. He also race directs the Sweaty Yeti out at White Butte Trails and the Hoot N’Howl trail race at Wascan...

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 his Bighorn 100 Mile race in Wyoming in 2024 where with the help of friends, family and community he raised over 15,000 dollars for mental health support f...

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, her run coaching and her goal of completing the World Majors.  https://www.runkulture.com/ Use this code for 10 percent off any distance in the GMS QCM for 20...

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,  Brid...

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...

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...