A Better Day on the Road

Day 5 – May 29, 2026

62 km ran today. 280 km ran in total.

Distance: 62 km
Route: Hidden Bay to Geikie River
Weather: Cloudy morning, partly sunny afternoon, approximately 17°C

After camping at Hidden Bay last night, we woke up to a calm, cloudy morning.

Gotta love the menacing clouds on the morning of Day 5!

A quick crew photo before heading out.

My brother, Matthew (Green shirt) is heading home tomorrow. We’ll miss you, Matt…thanks so much for coming and for all you’ve done for this project!

Matthew is a wildlife Biologist who is extremely attentive to details, well organized, and super knowledgeable about these roads and the ecosystems.

The dude can literally hear a bird, stop mid-conversation, and tell you what it is…and maybe even it’s approximate age!

So awesome that Joey joined. He ran with me a lot today.

The dramatic sky stuck around for a while - it was such a pleasant morning!

The first kilometres felt noticeably different from the day before.

My hamstring had been giving me trouble after the punchy little hills, but after a firm massage, a good night's sleep, plenty of electrolytes, and some extra support from a tensor bandage, things feel like they are improving.

I felt much stronger and more comfortable right from the start.

Another kilometre marker behind us - 240 km

Sandy busted out her nursing skills and wrapped my hamstring like a boss. It felt so much better today! Sandy is heading home tomorrow.

Thanks so much for coming and helping us sooo much, Sandy!

For much of the day, the weather sat around 17 degrees, with a light breeze and comfortable running temperatures.

I didn’t miss the headwinds!

Still finding snow in northern Saskatchewan.

The day ended back at Geikie River where we camped (Sorry no photos of this one)

When we had passed this area on the way up, the lake was still covered in ice. This time, the ice was completely gone and open water stretched across the shoreline.

Back at camp, Matthew cooked turkey chili, mashed potatoes, and hot dogs for supper. The evening included some planning for the days ahead, as our crew will soon become a little smaller when Matthew and Sandy head home. But for tonight, everyone was together around camp, enjoying another beautiful evening.

Today was one of those days that reminded me how quickly things can change. Yesterday, I was worried about my hamstring. Today, I was running comfortably again and feeling grateful for every kilometre.

I'm running the length of Saskatchewan in memory of my mom, Louise, who passed when she was 38 years old. I’m also doing this to raise money for leukemia research and support.

Thank you for following along!

These updates are shared one day behind the run as we continue travelling south through Saskatchewan.