The SaskatchewRun Podcast

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

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 jasontburns40@gmail.com

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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 jasontburns40@gmail.com

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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 jasontburns40@gmail.com

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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 i...

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 ...

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. 

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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 ...

Andrea Amiot is a multi faceted runner from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She has experience in triathlon,  road racing and ultra marathons. She is also a fixture in the Moose Jaw business community where she owns and operates a clothing store and spin studio. When she isn’t busy working or raising her two children you will see her in and around Moose Jaw training hard  where she puts in the miles to frequently finish on the podium in t...

Stuart Chutter just finished the Arizona Monster 300 mile ultra and he joins me this week to discuss how he is feeling and to talk about his experience at the race. We also talk about his race history and dive into some training and other running related topics. This was a great interview and I hope you enjoy it! 

To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com

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After living in many places across Canada,  Craig moved to Regina to be closer to family and fell in love with the people, running community and natural beauty that Saskatchewan has to offer. He is a husband, father of two boys, accomplished marathon runner, Regina ParkRun co founder, race volunteer and all around excellent human being! And I apologize for saying Craig was born in Victoria three times during the podcast even though...

Melissa Burns is an ultra runner and pet lover from Regina, Saskatchewan. She has completed many epic events including the Iron Horse 100 Miler in the fall of 2024 in St. Paul, Alberta. She is also an accomplished obstacle course racer and an inspiration to all that know her. And she is the first ever guest on the SaskatchewRun podcast! She will also co host some episodes in the future. 

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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, coaches and nutrition experts from Saskatchewan. In this brief episode I give some history on myself and my running career and tell the listeners what they can expect moving forward. Enjoy! 

To get in touch with the podcast feel free to email Jason at jasontburns40@gmail.com

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