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Harvey Weber holds multiple masters track records in Saskatchewan and recently competed at the World Masters Athletics Championship in South Korea. Harvey got back on the track a few years ago after a 26 year absence from competitive running. We talk about his return from his injury, his passion for helping others achieve their goals and so much more. He is another  Saskatchewan gem !  Follow along with his journey  https://www.instagram.com/harvtherunner/ 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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 Cocktails  https://paperbackbevco.ca/ To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

Melissa and I have been talking about bringing a running event back to Buffalo Pound for years. And in 2027 we will launch the Tall Shadows Ultra which will feature race distances of 5, 10, 20 and 50 km. For this year we are going to host a weekend of camping and community from October 23rd-25th. There will be group runs on Saturday and Sunday. Camping Friday to Sunday and a delicious meal and Q and A at the Trailhead Cafe on Saturday evening. For all the info you need check us out on race roster and pick your weekend options!  https://raceroster.com/events/2026/164680/tall-shadows-ultra-course-preview 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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 Upright Bartender Crafted Non Alcoholic Cocktails  https://paperbackbevco.ca/ To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 more about Megan or this journey feel free to go into the back catalogue and have a listen to her previous two episodes.  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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 Cocktails  https://paperbackbevco.ca/ To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 volunteer for the Step Up Run in Saskatoon email her here [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 Cocktails  https://paperbackbevco.ca/ To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 and a girl- my apologies)  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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 be running the show and in this episode we get to know them and their reasons for becoming the race directors of this iconic Regina running event and what you can expect on race day.  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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 also have a fun conversation about how we first met and how both of us were new to ultra running and perhaps didn’t understand the spirit of ultra running like we do today.  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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 a gift you will never fear aging or growing old.  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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 is a link with more info!  https://raceroster.com/events/2026/115290/coal-country-run-2026 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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com

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 and training during her years in La Ronge.  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 [email protected] 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 song Holidaymakers. Check them out at  www.theburninghell.com