YourSaskatoon Blogs

Welcome to spring everyone! Though we still have some time to wait until those warm late-spring mornings start welcoming us onto the streets and trails, one can dream a little, right? So, this week we're going to allow our minds to slip ahead to late spring to learn more about an opportunity to hit the streets with a bunch of fellow runners on June 10 at the Second Annual SIGA Good Food Run.  This event is held by the SIGA Long Runners to raise funds CHEP Good Food. For those not familiar with CHEP, its mission is to work with children, families and communities to improve access to good food and promote food security. In this week's Q&A we're speaking with Shannon Josdal, the president of SIGA Long Runners, to learn more. So, let's get to it! Q&A with Shannon Josdal Tara: This is the second year the Siga Runners Fitness Group is hosting...

As January draws to a close and we welcome in February, there is perhaps a glimmer of hope in seeing an end to the winter season. If you haven't already, it's time to start thinking about spring training and what that may look like. In this week's Times we're going to explore a unique opportunity for our female readers (and for our male readers, who may have women in their lives interested in triathlon).Susan Hamilton and Liz Hoffman are co-coordinators of Just Tri-It. This is an all-female triathlon training course intended to bring women off all fitness levels, and experience into the sport.In our Q&A we're going to speak with Susan to learn all about this opportunity. Let's get to it!Q&A with Susan Hamilton Tara: Tell us what got you involved in triathlon, and how your experience inspired you to get other women involved in the sport? Susan: I wanted to make a healthy change and...

This week we're excited to bring you a conversation with Jason Warick about his recent trip to Eldoret, Kenya!Jason has been to Eldoret several times - each time bringing shoes from the Brainsport Shoe Donation Program along with him to give away. There's a lot to cover with Jason, so let's get right to it!Q&A with Jason Warick Tara: For those who are not familiar with your past visits to Kenya, would you mind sharing a brief history of your time there? Jason: I first went to Eldoret, Kenya in 2004 for three weeks of marathon training. I went this Christmas with my wife, our kids and her family. It was my fourth trip there as the links and partnerships with Saskatoon keep growing.Jason and his daughter Annie, with a group of shoe recipients. Photo supplied Tara: What motivated you to return for this most recent trip? Jason: I hadn't been back for...

Happy holidays to everyone! As we continue to make our way through this wonderful time of year, we thought it fitting to share a story that exemplifies the spirit of the holiday season. To do so, we're going to be speaking with Kim Gleim, a teacher at Nutana Collegiate. Kim is a runner, who has begun a running program for students at Nutana. Our colleague Colin Federow runs with Kim and brought this inspiring story to our attention. He also played a key role in getting the students into new shoes, along with help from Brainsport, Child of the Cross Running Clinics, and New Balance. Let's get right to our conversation with Kim! Q&A with Kim Gleim Tara: Start by telling us, what inspired you to get this running program going at Nutana Collegiate? Kim: The students definitely; their stories, their lives and the challenges. I had been thinking about it and then...

With later sunrises and earlier sunsets, runners often find themselves running under dark skies and navigating slick terrain this time of year. Despite the shorter days and less than ideal weather conditions, the fall and winter seasons are still a beautiful time to run in Saskatoon. The key is to make sure you're taking proper measures to stay safe and injury free. In this week's Q&A we're going to speak with Brainsport manager Lisette Schermann to get the scoop on ways to help you run safe and stay healthy this season. Q&A with Lisette Schermann Tara: As the days getting shorter and shorter, runners often find themselves with no choice other than to put their miles in under the dark sky. What are some must-have accessories for staying safe on those dark runs? Lisette: We talk about visibility a lot. Without going into much detail, it refers to several things. There’s being visible to traffic and...

It's back-to-school time, which means it's likely time to get the kiddos fitted with new shoes, and more! Brainsport has a vast selection of children's shoes, and knowledgeable staff to get the right fit. In addition to shoes, we also have more exciting new products in-store to make back-to-school shopping a bit easier whether you're a kid, parent, caretaker, or university student getting ready to hit the books again.In this week's Q&A we're speaking with Brainsport Manager, Lisette Schermann to get the scoop on all things related to getting back to school.Q&A with Lisette SchermanTara: For our new readers who may not be familiar with the role you play at Brainsport, let's start by having you describe what you do and why you're the person to talk to when it comes to all-things product related?Lisette: I’m the General Manager and Buyer for Brainsport. I often get a chance to see the products we...