The OnTrack Step Up for Mental Health Program is presented by Craven SPORT Services in collaboration with the 321 Go Running and the Step Up for Mental Health Run.
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.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Weekly running schedules specifically designed to help you reach your goals.
Direct communication to talented Physiotherapists and Strength & Conditioning Coaches at Craven SPORT Services.
PROGRAM START DATES
5K & 10K Programs: July 1st, 2025
LOCATION
Running programs and trainer contact will be virtual.
2K time trials included in the program will take place at locations in Saskatoon.
INVESTMENT
$55 if you register by June 7th
$65 for registration after June 7th
REGISTER
Register through the Sask Marathon Website when you are signing up for your race at http://www.saskmarathon.ca
Already signed up for the Sask Marathon? Click here to register for OnTrack Sask Marathon Program here: https://raceroster.com/store/81212/listing
Registration opens May 9th, 2025!
DETAILS
Upon signing up for the OnTrack Step Up for Mental Health Program, you will receive a weekly running schedule going from the program start date until the Step Up for Mental Health run, which takes place on September 19-20, 2025.
Your weekly schedule will consist of either distances or times 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 Step Up for Mental Health 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, 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.
CRAVEN SPORT SERVICES MAIN CLINIC
701 2nd Ave N #3, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2C9, Canada
PH: 306-934-2011
FAX: 306-934-2012
EMAIL: CSS@CRAVENSPORTSERVICES.CA
CRAVEN SPORT SERVICES TRAINING CENTRE
632 1st Ave N #10, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1X8, Canada
PH: 306-986-3548
EMAIL: TRAIN@CRAVENSPORTSERVICES.CA
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)