OnTrack Saskatoon Running Festival

OnTrack Saskatoon Running Festival

The OnTrack Saskatoon Running Festival is presented by Craven SPORT Services in collaboration with 321 Go Running, Brainsport, and Prairie Run Crew and is on April 13, 2025.

OnTrack Running Club is a weekly running program designed to elevate your fitness journey while keeping your body in top-notch condition. Whether you’re a beginner looking to prepare for your first race, an experienced runner aiming to improve your pace, a brand new runner, or someone returning to running after an injury or break, OnTrack is here to help you meet your specific needs and goals.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

OnTrack will be delivered through weekly emails for the 8 or 10 weeks leading up to the Saskatoon Running Festival. When you sign up, you get:


● Weekly inspirational videos with Run and Race Tips, exercises, and nutrition advice.
● Virtual coaching sessions from the team at Craven SPORT Services and special guests.
● Opportunity to ask questions directly to your coaches and get your questions answered personally.

With this program you will have the opportunity to

● Build strength and flexibility.
● Improve your overall body mobility.
● Learn how hydration and nutrition influence your performance.
● Incorporate breathing exercises.
● Set up your weekly training schedule.
● Understand the importance of rest days.

PROGRAM START DATES

10 Mile: February 3, 2025
10K: February 3, 2025
5K: February 17, 2025

LOCATION

Running programs and trainer contact will be virtual.

investment

10 Mile 10-week program: $80 + tax
10K 10-week program: $80 + tax
5K 8-week program: $60+ tax
Note: Payment is processed through the Race Roster website during registration.

register

Register through Saskatoon Running Festival (https://www.321gorunning.ca/event/saskatoon-running-festival/) when you are signing up for your race.



DETAILS

Upon signing up for the OnTrack Saskatoon Running Festival Program, you will receive a weekly running schedule from the program start date until the date of the run on April 13, 2025.

Your weekly schedule will consist of either distances or lengths of time to run, as well as rest times and days incorporated.

Upon registration, you will also be able to directly contact your coaches virtually, where they can provide you with help and tips to assist you on your running journey.

The OnTrack Saskatoon Running Festival Program aims to help you to reach your running goals and to hit the ground running on race day.

MEET YOUR COACHES

Brandi Venne, Craven SPORT Services OnTrack Lead/Coach

Brandi is a passionate runner who has experienced remarkable growth under the coaching of Bruce Craven, Craven SPORT Services Partner, Physiotherapist and Coach. In 2023, she placed 2nd in the province for women in the Saskatchewan Marathon and completed another marathon in 2 hours and 56 minutes that October.

Currently competing in Masters track events, Brandi also shares her knowledge and expertise by leading Craven’s OnTrack programs including Run Club, Stretch Out Your Run, Learn to Run and one-on-one programming dedicated to getting runners race ready!. She finds fulfillment in helping her runners reach their goals and achieve personal bests, using the same principles that have fueled her success. As a certified CanFitPro, her expertise is invaluable to both the Craven team and the running community in Saskatoon.

Running is both Brandi’s passion and her essential form of escape. Whether it’s an easy run while socializing with friends or tackling a challenging workout, running helps to stay grounded, happy, and energized. With over 20 years of experience, Brandi runs not only for enjoyment and competition but also for its profound impact on her mental well-being.

Brandi’s personal bests include:

  • Marathon: 2:51
  • Half Marathon: 1:19
  • 10km: 36min
Bruce Craven is an expert physiotherapist at Craven SPORT services in Saskatoon. He works closely with high performance athletes and oversees the mentorship of physiotherapists across the CSS team.

Bruce Craven, Craven SPORT Services Partner & Physiotherapist

Bruce is an internationally recognized Sport Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning Coach, with over 31 years of experience working with athletes in over 40 different sports, competing at provincial, national, international and Olympic/Paralympic competitions. Bruce has his Diploma in Sport Physiotherapy, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Associate clinical professor at the University of Saskatchewan School of Physical Therapy, a sessional lecturer in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan, an instructor for the National Coaches Association of Canada, and a member of the Canadian Sport Center’s National Sport Medicine and Science Committee. Bruce is a highly-sought presenter who couples expertise with skilled teaching abilities.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

Mondays: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Tuesdays: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Wednesdays: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Thursdays: 7:00am – 7:00pm
Fridays: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00 – 4:00pm (Training Centre only)