The SaskatchewRun Podcast

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 

[email protected]

And on insta 

@coachbrandi 

To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at [email protected]

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Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

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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 [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share it with all your friends!

And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a five star review. Podcasting is like running, there are no freebies, the work must be done!

Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

www.theburninghell.com

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 Hubick for a race week interview. Enjoy this special episode and we will be back next week with another full episode. 

For more details on the Prairie Nightmare or to sign up for the event 

https://raceroster.com/events/2025/95985/prairie-nightmare-backyard-ultra

To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share it with all your friends!

And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a five star review. Podcasting is like running, there are no freebies, the work must be done!

Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

www.theburninghell.com

Andy Collin is a long time 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 in 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 [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share it with all your friends!

And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a five star review. Podcasting is like running, there are no freebies, the work must be done!

Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

www.theburninghell.com

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 winds 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 [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share it with all your friends!

And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a five star review. Podcasting is like running, there are no freebies, the work must be done!

Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

www.theburninghell.com

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 traveling 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 [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share it with all your friends!

And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a five star review. Podcasting is like running, there are no freebies, the work must be done!

Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

www.theburninghell.com

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 email Jason at [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share it with all your friends!

And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a five star review. Podcasting is like running, there are no freebies, the work must be done!

Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

www.theburninghell.com

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 their riders to the scenery and people it was all an incredible weekend!

To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share it with all your friends!

And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a five star review. Podcasting is like running, there are no freebies, the work must be done!

Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

www.theburninghell.com

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 UTMB. 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 podcast feel free to email Jason at [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share it with all your friends!

And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a five star review. Podcasting is like running, there are no freebies, the work must be done!

Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

www.theburninghell.com

UPDATE- due to intense rain this week the course has been altered but the festival is still a go! Check your email or socials for further updates. This podcast is still mostly relevant as well haha. In this podcast we will preview the inaugural Reesor 50 taking place this weekend (May 17th-2025) 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 via the “World Wide Web” for an interview and update from the festival site. 

https://pskyrunning.com/

To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at [email protected]

Thanks for listening and remember to like and subscribe! And please share it with all your friends!

And only leave a five star review if you think I’ve earned a five star review. Podcasting is like running, there are no freebies, the work must be done!

Artwork by Gavin de Lint

http://gavin.delint.ca

Thank you to The Burning Hell for the use of their song Holidaymakers. Check them out at

www.theburninghell.com