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Prairie Track & Field PodcastHunter Merkley and Bryce Enerson of NDSU on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #6This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the NDSU Bison and includes an interview with All-Summit League athletes Hunter Merkley and Bryce Enerson. Plus highlights of this past week's Kwik Star Peak Performers, news from around The Summit League, and more.
2025-05-1348 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastHead Coach Alick Musukuma of Oral Roberts University on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #7On this episode of The Summit League Segment, your hosts interview ORU Head Coach Alick Musukuma, who shares about which Golden Eagles to watch heading into this weekend's Summit League Championships. Musukuma, an Olympian in the 800m for Zambia in 1988, also shares plenty of stories about his story to the United States and his coaching journey. Plus hear Ryan & Cam break down the final Summit League Peak Performers and share their insights on the Golden Eagles program.
2025-02-2742 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastTania Gleason & Nebraska-Omaha on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #6Your hosts sit down with Tania Gleason, an athlete on the University of Nebraska-Omaha women's track & field team. Tania shares about her breakthrough season, including her past month of PRs, what it will take to make a Summit League final in a deeply contested sprints field, and which of her teammates to watch come conference weekend. Ryan & Cam also discuss this past week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the UNO women's program.
2025-02-2642 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastOlivia Keller & St. Thomas on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #5On our fifth Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Olivia Keller, an all-around athlete for the Tommies who is ranked highly in both the heptathlon and 800 meters this season. Olivia shares about the learning curve of learning the heptathlon events and the culture shift at UST over the past several years. Your hosts Ryan & Cam also preview this week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the UST men's and women's programs.
2025-02-191h 00Prairie Track & Field PodcastLandon Olson & USD on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #4On our fourth Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Landon Olson, who's currently ranked top-10 in the NCAA in the men's high jump. Landon highlights the USD team for us and shares what it will take for USD's men's program to 3-Peat as a team this season & which Coyotes to watch moving forward. Your hosts Ryan & Cam also discuss this past week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the USD men's and women's programs.
2025-02-1447 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastCullen Curl & NDSU on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #1On our first Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Cullen Curl, a native of Bismarck, North Dakota. Cullen highlights the NDSU team for us and shares what it will take to defend his Summit League title in the indoor 400 meters. Your host Ryan Enerson & guest host Tyler Enerson discuss this past week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the NDSU men's and women's programs.
2025-01-2443 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 114: Border Battle Recap + Midseason North Dakota XC UpdateAfter an amazing 3rd Annual Grand Forks Border Battle, Ryan and Cam hop on the mics to dissect the meet, sharing its highlights, what improvements can be made for next year's event, and how this meet foreshadows the North Dakota State High School XC Meet at the end of October.
2024-10-0433 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastSummit League Segment #4: North Dakota Preview with Ian Busche + Last Week Around the Summit LeagueIan Busche, a University of North Dakota junior, joins us on this week's Summit League Segment. Listen to his insights on his breakout season as well as Ryan & Cam's breakdown of this year's Fighting Hawks. Plus hear what happened around the Summit League cross country season this past weekend.
2024-09-2745 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastSummit League Segment #3: Nebraska-Omaha Preview with Kamryn Ensley + Last Week around The Summit LeagueThis week's Summit League Segment highlights the University of Nebraska-Omaha. While the Mavericks have a young team this season, they're led by All-Summit League performer Kamryn Ensley. Hear Kamryn's takes on this year's team, plus insight from Cam & Ryan on happenings around The Summit League this last week.
2024-09-1944 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 109: 2024 North Dakota High School XC Season PreviewOn this short but sweet episode, Cam & Ryan break down the North Dakota XC Preseason Coaches' Poll, the first of 2024 season. Enjoy the episode!
2024-08-2931 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 103: North Dakota State Track & Field Championships PreviewThe culmination of the high school season is upon us! Preview the North Dakota State Track & Field Championships with your hosts Ryan & Cam as they discuss athletes to watch, what they believe will be the most competitive events, and who will be in the running for team titles.
2024-05-2238 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 101: Drake Relays Recap and 2024 Season Update"It's been awhile" is a sentiment becoming too familiar with this podcast; however, we're still just excited to update you on the latest happenings of this 2024 outdoor season. Join Ryan and Cam as they discuss the Drake Relays, including Ryan's decathlon and working the media and mixed zones.
2024-04-2950 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 99: The Best Race You Never Heard Of, Bison Open Recap, Olympic Marathon Trials, & MoreThe first weekend of February was one for the books. With great performances happening at both the national and local level, take a step back with Ryan & Cam to recap all your favorite events, and some you may have missed.
2024-02-0737 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 94: XC Season Recap - Division I & NXROn this episode, Cam & Ryan share their final thoughts on Division I XC, specifically Cam's trip to the Midwest Region meet in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and the high school NXR meet for the 2023 season. Happy Thanksgiving!
2023-11-2238 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 95: XC Season Recap - D2, D3, NAIA, & NJCAAOn this episode, Cam & Ryan break down almost every North Dakota college and university that competed at their respective national championship meet. From Division II all the way to the junior college level, we recognize the teams and individuals who raced & finished their XC season. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
2023-11-2239 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 90: North Dakota High School XC State Meet Preview 2023Championship season is here! Listen to Cam & Ryan break down the storylines, athletes, and teams to watch at this season's North Dakota State XC Championships. With an impending snow storm, both Class A and Class B races will taking place on October 28th. This decision was made after the recording of this podcast. Listen now so that you know exactly what to look out for on Saturday!
2023-10-2646 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 88: Griak Invitational Recap, Class A Girls Storylines, & Border Battle PreviewYour hosts review the month of September, including the prestigious Roy Griak Invitational that saw multiple ND Universities & high school teams compete. We also discuss how good Class A Girls XC is and give a brief preview of the Border Battle.
2023-09-3037 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 87: Jake Arason on Bison XC, His Individual Development, & The Mount Rushmore of ND Distance RunnersJake Arason is a lot of things: a testimony to hard work and dedication, one of NDSU's top runners, and a fan of the Everything Grinder at Red Pepper. Most importantly, he's a big xc and track & field fan. We ask Jake about NDSU's season, his individual progressions, and who he ranks as the top distance runners in North Dakota history.
2023-09-2245 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 86: Mid-September Update for ND Collegiate and High School XCThe XC season is in full swing in North Dakota, with both high school and collegiate teams finding themselves in the heart of the season. Cam & Ryan break down several of the recent collegiate races in the region and unpack the latest high school poll. There's a lot of banter on this episode, so we hope that you feel like you're a part of the conversation!
2023-09-1658 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 85: Jarvis Jelen on New Direction for University of JamestownIt's rare that a Divison I head coach takes a job at an NAIA program, but that's exactly what Jarvis Jelen, the new Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at the University of Jamestown, did. With a mission & vision of rebuilding a program, Jarvis outlines his roadmap to success and shares his goals for the team. Plus listen to him share stories from his own running career!
2023-09-081h 35Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 84: 2023 North Dakota High School XC Preview & Week 1 RecapCam & Ryan break down the North Dakota high school XC season by class. They break down the stats on key returners, point out runners to watch, and make their team predictions for the state title. Plus get an update on Week 1 of the season and upcoming meets.
2023-09-0257 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 83: Andrew Carlson Part 2 - Final Reflections & Favorite Stories2023-08-121h 27Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 82: Andrew Carlson Pt. 1 - Career Reflection & Making Young Dreams of Turning Pro into RealityAndrew Carlson’s running resume checks all the boxes: high school state champion, successful collegiate runner, ran professionally, and collegiate coach. It’s the stories that have led to each checked box that make Andrew’s story so unique. From going out for cross country almost by accident to competing for Team USA against some of the legends of the sport, AC’s experiences throughout his career are relatable to runners at every level. That’s why this episode needed two parts. You can listen to Andrew reflect on his high school, collegiate, and professional running career on Part 1 now wherev...2023-07-241h 27Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 81: Payton Otterdahl on U.S. Championships Bronze & Punching His Ticket to the World Championships in BudapestPayton Otterdahl knows how to show up when it matters most. After a season of consistent throws, Payton earned a spot on team U.S.A. for the World Championships in Budapest with a new PB that eclipsed the 22-meter barrier. We got the chance to catch up with Payton and ask about his comeback from hip surgery, what it took to punch his ticket to Hungary, and who he wants to room with in Budapest. All this and more in our latest episode!
2023-07-1243 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 80: Cece Deebom Reflects on Her Career, Her Future, & Why’s She’s Excited for What’s Next4 overall all-time state records. 11 state titles. There aren’t too many stat lines better than Cece Deebom’s, the recent Fargo Davies grad who’s coming off another 4 state titles at the North Dakota High School State Track and Field Meet. We ask Cece to reflect on her career, discuss her commitment to Nebraska, and what she’s most excited for in her bright future.
2023-06-2137 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 79: 2023 North Dakota State Meet Recap with Kelsie Belquist & Dylan McGlothlinThe 2023 North Dakota High School State Track & Field Meet was one to remember, with 21 state meet records set. On this episode, Cam & Ryan interview Kelsie Belquist, who won 4 individual state titles and Dylan McGlothlin, a winner of 3 individual state titles. Your hosts also recap and analyze some of the other top performances from the state meet.
2023-06-101h 21Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 78: Live @ See Dick Run with Quinn Roehl - State Title, Shaved Head, & What’s AheadA very special episode! Recording live at See Dick Run, your hosts sit down with Quinn Roehl, your North Dakota state champion in the 3200m. We break down the races with Quinn, discuss the decision to shave his head in support of Camron, and what lies ahead at NDSU. Enjoy!
2023-06-071h 05Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 77: Braxton Bruer & Jared Gregoire on NCAA DII Championships + 10 Things to Watch at ND High School State Track & Field MeetIn one of the biggest track and field weekends of the year, the NCAA Division II Championships, the North Dakota state track and field meet, and the NCAA Division I West Prelims will all be contested. MSUM distance specialists Braxton Bruer (West Fargo, ND) and Jared Gregoire join us to preview their 800m and 1500m races, respectively, at the DII Championships in Pueblo, Colorado. Cam and Ryan cap the episode with their ND state meet Top 10 Things to Watch preview. Enjoy!
2023-05-2457 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 76: Nell Graham on Her Incredible Summit League Championships, Training for the Multi, and Waiting for Regionals + 2023 Conference RecapNell Graham started the Summit League Championships on Thursday and just never stopped running. After winning the seven-event heptathlon, she won the 400m dash, placed 5th in the 400m hurdles, and ran a leg on NDSU's silver medal 4x400m relay. Nell reflects on the meet, shares about training for the multi, and the waiting game to determine if she's qualified for the NCAA West Regional. Also find out why Cam dislikes Apple Jacks.
2023-05-1750 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 75: Howard Wood Dakota Relays Recap 2023Our 75th episode! The Howard Wood Dakota Relays were crazy, with 32 event records broken and a plethora of great performances. Cam and Ryan break down some of the highlights from the weekend and give the briefest of previews of the Summit League Championships taking place in Fargo this weekend.
2023-05-1135 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 74: Drake Relays Recap, Howard Wood Relays Preview 2023As we reach the final weekend of the regular season for the NCAA, it's our civic duty to recap and preview two of the Midwest's biggest track meets. Ryan breaks down some of the top performances he witnessed at the Drake Relay while Cam speaks on some of the elite event fields assembled for the Howard Wood Relays.
2023-05-0523 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 73: 2023 Midseason UpdateOur first episode in a while! Cam and Ryan get back behind the mics to update you on the outdoor season thus far. Cam provides an update on his cancer journey, we briefly touch the high school season, then highlight some of the top performers from the past weekend. We're excited to be back and hope you enjoy this episode!
2023-04-2037 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 72: Austin Miller of Tinman Elite on Breaking 4 Minutes, Betting on Yourself, and His Goals in the SportAustin Miller might just be the best distance runner you’ve never heard of. Just a few weeks ago, the Sioux Falls native joined the list of American sub-4 milers, running 3:57.9 at the Boston Terrier Classic to break the four minute barrier for the first time. Austin, who was a multiple time All American at Augustana and now runs professionally for Tinman Elite, has his sights set on running fast and achieving big goals. Austin’s story is a testament of why to always bet on yourself, and you’ll get to hear how he’s doing that each day on t...2023-02-0854 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 71: Kori Nagel on Being Ranked #1 in the NAIA and Her Transition to Dickinson State UniversityKori Nagel joins the podcast amid her strong start to the 2023 indoor campaign. The Dickinson State thrower tossed the shot put 13.88 meters (45’6.5”) back in December, setting the Dickinson State school record and climbing up to #1 in the nation in NAIA. The crazy part? She now owns school records at multiple North Dakota universities. Nagel transferred from Minot State, where she owns the weight throw and discus records, to Dickinson State prior to this season. In our interview, she shares about her rise from small-town North Dakota recruit to All-American and how she’s adjusted to a new university.
2023-01-2040 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 70: Brandon Lewis on Chasing Greatness in the Long Jump at NDSUBrandon Lewis is one of the best long jumpers in North Dakota history with a PR of 7.77 (25'6"), but his story is far from over. Taking advantage of his sixth year of eligibility thanks to COVID, Brandon is ready to accomplish the remainder of his goals at NDSU. On this episode, we discuss his development in the long jump, what it’s going to take to earn the outdoor school record, and the best long jump pits he’s ever jumped in.
2023-01-1057 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 69: Cailee PetersonIt took us all of 2022 to get her on the podcast, but we finally interviewed distance phenom Cailee Peterson! From her humble beginnings in Mayville, ND, Cailee has exploded onto the scene as one of the top distance runners in North Dakota state history. After a grad transfer to Minnesota-Duluth for her 6th year of eligibility, she continues to write her story. We covered how she started, her favorite memories and races at SDSU, and what she looks to accomplish at Duluth.
2022-12-201h 06Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 68: 2022 ND Cross Country Season Wrap UpAll good things must come to an end, and the 2022 cross country season is no different. To wrap up it up, we each chose our 3 Stars for the 2022 season. A star could be an athlete, a team, a storyline, or anything else significant and impressive that occurred during the season. We had a lot of fun playing the game, and we want you to play along, too! Share in the comments who your three stars of the cross country season are! Choose your first, second, and third stars, with the first star being your top performer, third star your...2022-12-0637 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 67: Jaelyn Ogel - North Dakota Individual Champs Interview Pt. 2After a near flawless 2022 season, Jaelyn Ogle won the Class A Girls’ XC Championship meet on October 22nd in dominating fashion. Today the Watford City senior committed to Mississippi State University to run collegiately with her older sister, Hayley. Last week Jaelyn hopped on the podcast to share what it took to win her first state title, how she bounced back from a tough WDA meet right before the state meet, and how she’ll spend her winter preparing for track season. If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Pt. 1 of our Individual State Champs episode with...2022-11-1638 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 66: North Dakota Individual Champs Interview Pt. 1It’s been two weeks since the North Dakota high school cross country season finished, but we are still fired up about it! We assembled our individual state champions on this episode to talk about the making of a state champion and everything behind the scenes that went into their victory. Brynn Hanson, Brady Korsmo, and Austin Wanner shared great insight into their season, and we’re excited that you’ll have the opportunity to hear their stories. (Jaelyn Ogle was not able to make the Zoom call, but fear not. We’re in the works to record an episode...2022-11-0958 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 65: 2022 ND State XC Meet PreviewIt's here! The final week of North Dakota's high school cross country season is upon us. Cam and Ryan break down the Class A and B races, who to watch, and some of the storylines to pay attention to heading into the race. Plus get an update on UND and NDSU's performances at the Bradley Pink Classic on October 15th.
2022-10-181h 02Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 64: Griak & Border Battle Recap 2022Two weeks ago, one of the biggest weekends of the cross country season took place. On Friday, September 23rd, several schools from the Fargo metro ran at the prestigious Roy Griak Invite. The next day, the Inaugural Border Battle took place in Grand Forks, where over 1,000 athletes from North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Manitoba went head-to-head.
While plenty of racing has taken place between then and now, we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to recap such an exciting, especially when we had the opportunity to record in-person. Lots of banter, jokes, and exciting commentary in...2022-10-091h 08Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 63: 2022 XC Midseason UpdateCan you believe the cross country season is halfway done? In any professional sport, we’d be coming up on the all-star break; instead, we approach the Border Battle this weekend.
As we near the end of September, we wanted to provide you with a mid-season report. At the high school level, team races are looking tight in Class A, new athletes are at the top of the individual polls, and schools are looking to make a strong final push as we approach championship season. On the college scene, we talk about the MSUM Twilight, how UND ha...2022-09-2146 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 62: Erin TeschukA few weeks ago, Cam and I had the opportunity to sit down with Erin Teschuk, a Team Canada and New Balance athlete who was a teammate of ours at NDSU. We interviewed her right after the NACAC Championships in the Bahamas, where she wore the Team Canada uniform and placed 5th in the 1500. She had a tremendous 2022 season, competing in the steeplechase early before shifting her focus to the 1500. Erin’s had an awesome running career, earning multiple All-American finishes at NDSU to competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics. We’ve really enjoyed cheering for Erin Teschuk and we thin...2022-09-1657 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 61: 2022 Collegiate North Dakota XC PreviewWith the collegiate cross country season now underway, we wanted to record a preview episode for North Dakota’s eight colleges and universities with cross programs. Last weekend, UND and NDSU opened their seasons in Grand Forks, and Minot State kicked their season off at the Augustana Twilight meet. But it’s tomorrow, Friday September 9th, that’s going to be a HUGE day for the North Dakota cross country scene. Every North Dakota college and university will be racing at the MSUM Dragon Twilight Meet in Moorhead, Minnesota. Even cooler? Bismarck State College will be making their program debut...2022-09-091h 12Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 60: 2022 North Dakota XC Season PreviewIt’s that time of the year again! The North Dakota high school cross country season kicked off just a couple of weeks ago, and today is the first day of the racing season. Before the season gets going, however, Cam and I wanted to bring you the 2022 Cross Country preview, an episode dedicated to this season of XC. We break down the preseason coaches' poll, tell you which teams you need to watch, athletes we’ve got our eyes on, and who will be bringing home the titles at the state meet at Jamestown in October.
2022-08-1936 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 59: The Border Battle - XC’s Newest Mega MeetAfter 50 years, the nation’s largest cross country meet, the Milaca Mega Meet, has come to an end. Enter The Border Battle, a new cross country meet hosted in Grand Forks that will take the Mega Meet's place. We sit down with Sean Allan, head coach at Grand Forks Central, to discuss the new meet, what athletes, coaches, and fans can expect, and why you need to compete there this fall!
2022-07-2231 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 58: Shelby FrankShelby Frank is establishing herself as one of the best throwers in North Dakota history, and she's only a sophomore. In a monster season in which she set the University of Minnesota discus school record, finished runner-up at the Big 10 Championships, and was named a First-Team All-American, Shelby isn't finished yet. This weekend she will take on the country's best at the USATF 2022 Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Listen to Shelby share her journey to the upper echelon of track and field.
2022-06-2331 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 57: Carter EldeIn our second State Meet Spotlight, Ryan and Cam sit down with Grand Forks Central's Carter Elde. Elde, who won both the 110H and 300H, shares about what it means to win a title for Central, how he found the hurdles after he thought he was a distance runner, and what he looks forward to at North Dakota State, where he will continue his track career. Plus we take a deep dive into the art of hurdling!
2022-06-2151 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 56: State Champ Spotlight - Ian BuscheOver the next few weeks, Cam and I will be interviewing some of our state champions to get a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to win a state title. We decided to start off with none other than Hazen’s Ian Busche. At the state meet, Ian won four titles, including the 800, 1600, 3200, and 4x400 relay. Ian last joined the podcast after he won the state cross country meet in October of 2021, so we also catch up on his college commitment he's since made to the University of North Dakota.
2022-06-0917 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 55: 2022 State Meet RecapThe 2022 North Dakota State Track & Field Meet will be one to remember! In its first year as a three day meet, the state meet watched 4 overall records and 2 Class B state records fall. Cam & Ryan break down some of the top performances from each class and just how staggering these new records are. Plus listen for some bold predictions for the 2023 track season!
2022-06-0159 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 54: 2022 ND State Meet PreviewThe 2022 State Meet is here! Cam & Ryan break down the state meet, including each gender and each class. They'll also inform you on which athletes to watch, events that you won't want to miss, and their predictions of which teams will be bringing home hardware. Plus learn about the guys' portrait project on Friday at the state meet!
2022-05-2642 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 53: Hannah Arason & the NCAA DII NationalsHannah Arason heads into this weekend's NCAA Division II Championships ranked 6th in the heptathlon. Arason, who won the heptathlon at the NSIC Championships, shares about her path from the University of Minnesota to St. Cloud State, the highs and lows of the multi events, and why she's ready to become an All-American.
2022-05-2543 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpiosde 52: Cody Roder & Guest Host Landon JochimCody Roder had himself a weekend at the Summit League Championships! The senior placed third in the 400 meter dash in a new NDSU school record time of 46.22 seconds and anchored the 4x400 meter relay to a title and new school record as well. Cam, Ryan, and guest host Landon Jochim, who held the NDSU 400 meter record previously, ask Cody about his performances and what lies ahead heading into the upcoming West Prelims.
2022-05-2137 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 51: Drake Relays & Howard Wood Dakota Relays RecapWith some of the season's most prestigious meets taking place back-to-back weekends, you are due for an update! Ryan provides an inside scoop of the Drake Relays, while Cam gives a recap of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays. Plus listen and find out why you need to participate in or spectate the See Dick Run Mile Extravaganza on June 4th!
2022-05-1358 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 50: Brady YoderBrady Yoder is only the third high schooler in North Dakota history to go sub-9 minutes in the 3200m. Now he's found his way onto all-time fastest mile list with a converted time of 4:05.92, good for 8th-fastest ever in North Dakota history. We got to catch up with Brady, hear about his freshman campaign at Purdue, and find out what's next for the Dickinson, ND native.
2022-05-0633 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 49: Matt Bye ”the Multi” and the D1 to D3 JumpMatt Bye thought his track career was over when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Upon graduation from Concordia College, he enrolled in grad school at the University of Milwaukee. It didn't take long for Matt to get the competitive edge back, call up the Milwaukee coach, and take advantage of the NCAA's "COVID year" of extra eligibility. Listen to Matt describe his jump from Division 1 to Division 3 and everything he's learned along the way.
2022-04-0854 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 48: NCAA Triple Jump Champion D’Andra Morris & NCAA Championships RecapD'Andra Morris doesn't do anything small. From big jumps to bigger dreams, listen to D'Andra share her story and what she has left to accomplish in the sport. Also listen to the NCAA Championships recap and the top-performing North Dakota natives at the championships.
2022-03-1823 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 47: Coach Jim Vahrenkamp, Alex Talley, & Indoor Conference RecapEverything that you need to know about conference championships in one episode! Listen to Ryan give a run-down of the NSIC and Summit League Championships, top-performing North Dakota natives, and who is heading to NCAAs. UND head coach Jim Vahrenkamp joins the show and gives his indoor recap, and Alex Talley hops in on the fun and breaks down his first Big 10 Championships meet & his preview to the NCAA Championships. All this and more on Episod3 47!
2022-03-0454 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 46: NSIC & Summit League Conference Preview with Cale Korbelik & Stevie KellerIt's conference week! That means we're bringing you an inside scoop from North Dakota universities competing this weekend. We chat with U-Mary head coach Cale Korbelik to detail the NSIC Championships and Stevie Keller to break down the Summit League Championships. Both coaches highlight athletes to watch and what it's going to take to bring home the hardware.
2022-02-2445 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 45: Summit League/US Indoors Double?! Plus ND High School State Meet Schedule and MoreThree UND women's weight throwers will be pulling off an unprecedented double by competing at the Summit League Championships and the US Indoor Championships in back-to-back days. It doesn't seem that crazy until you realize they are 1,203 miles apart! Guest host Nate Peterson and Ryan break this down along with the newly released ND high school state meet schedule and more!
2022-02-1850 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 44: Mid February Report - Bison Open, VCSU/UJ Dual, & More!If you love track and field as much as we do, the last couple of weeks have been awesome! We get you caught up on NDSU's Bison Open, the Valley City State vs. University of Jamestown Dual, and even a look at the races and events that have already taken place this weekend. Throw in some great stories and this is an episode you'll want to listen to!
2022-02-1244 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 43: Jacob Rodin & the January RecapNorth Dakota athletes and teams have been tearing it up this indoor season. On this episode, Cam & Ryan break down some of the most notable performances from North Dakota natives and North Dakota's colleges & universities. Plus an interview with Jacob Rodin on his recent 800m NDSU school record.
2022-01-2838 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastLEGENDS Episode 3: Heather (Zander) BarryHeather (Zander) Barry is a legend of North Dakota track and field. She won 10 North Dakota state high school titles before going on to a decorated career at North Dakota State University. Heather shares her experiences of being the one to beat in high school & having that so-called “target” on your back, transitioning to the multi and learning new events, and the laser-like focus that she competed with, which her coach called the “Zander-Zone." These stories and so many more on LEGENDS Ep. 3.
2022-01-2252 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastLEGENDS Episode 2: Don LarsonOn the second episode of LEGENDS, Cam & Ryan catch up, reminisce, and laugh with their college coach, Don Larson. Larson guided his NDSU men's track and cross country teams to 54 conference titles while coaching numerous All-Americans and national champions in the process. Hear Lars' tales, favorite coaching stories, and what really makes a true legend.
2022-01-071h 02Prairie Track & Field PodcastLEGENDS Episode 1: Corey IhmelsOn the premiere of LEGENDS, Cam & Ryan sit down with North Dakota all-time great Corey Ihmels. Currently the head coach of Boise State's track and field & cross country programs, Corey dominated in high school, including a 1991 win at the prestigious Footlocker National XC Championships. With so many great stories, you'll be sure to be inspired after listening to this episode!
2021-12-101h 11Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 39: Season 3 FinaleAll good things must come to an end, and Season 3 of the Prairie Track and Field podcast is no different. Listen to Cam & Ryan wrap up the 2021 cross country season with final recaps of NXR & collegiate conference, regional, and national races. Also learn about the first round of early signings and where some of the state's top high schoolers will be taking their talents next fall.
2021-12-0337 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 38: Brynn Hanson + Conference Recaps & PreviewsWe promised to get Class B girl's cross country champion Brynn Hanson on the podcast and we delivered. Cam & Ryan sit down with the 8th-grader from Des Lacs-Burlington to chat about being a state champion, how she's transitioning to hockey season, and what her future running goals are. Plus we recap NSIC & Summit League conference meets, give a few shoutouts to other North Dakota natives, and look ahead to the NSAA and GPAC conference meets.
2021-11-0543 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 37: XC Individual State ChampionsImagine winning an individual state title and celebrating by drinking a DIET root beer! That's exactly what West Fargo Sheyenne's Aiden Johnson did, but did Eleni Lovgren and Williston's celebration top that? And does anyone have a better off-season training regimen than Class B champ Ian Busche? Those answers and so many more on Episode 37 of the Prairie Track and Field Podcast!
2021-10-2936 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 36: North Dakota XC State Meet PreviewIt's our favorite time of the year: championship season! Listen to Cam, Ryan, and guest host Nate Peterson break down all four championship races, predict individual and team winners, and make some interesting prop bets along the way!
2021-10-2150 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 35: ND High School Conference/Region RecapThe post-season is what every athlete lives for, and it's finally back! Three of North Dakota's four region meets took place this past weekend, and each of them deserves a recap. Cam & Ryan break down each conference & region meet and highlight our individual champions. Plus listen to Cam rant about just how hard it is to find meet results.
2021-10-1541 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 34: Griak, Tie-Breakers, and HemoglobinThank goodness for the last minute, without it we would never get anything done. Last weekend was BIG for North Dakota cross country for both good and bad reasons. Cam & Ryan dissect the Griak meet, a Williston-Bismarck Century tie breaker, and more. But later than never, right?
2021-10-0317 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 33: Andrew Raske - All Roads Lead to JamestownThe "biggest small town in North Dakota." That beauty of a quote is from new University of Jamestown head track and field coach Andrew Raske. Cam & Ryan got a chance to sit down with Raske and ask him about his background, his goals and vision to grow the program, and why he's the right man for the job.
2021-09-2454 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 32: Ida NarbuvollNorway's Ida Narbuvoll has a resume you should memorize. Two NCAA titles and the NCAA Divison II 5K record. Add last weekend's Norwegian 10K national title and you're looking at one of the most-decorated athletes we've had the privilege of interviewing. Ryan & Cam ask Ida about Norway, her transition to the NCAA, and last weekend's national championship.
2021-09-1751 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 31: New UND Coach Jim Vahrenkamp & Cross Country One Month ReviewOn the same day UND announced Jim Vahrenkamp as the new head track & field and cross country coach, we were able to sit down with Coach Vahrenkamp and pick his brain. Listen to him share his background, how he built University of Queens into a Division II track and field force, and the big picture he has for UND's program. Also listen as we provide an update on the cross country season one month into the season.
2021-09-1058 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 30: Cam Races Tracksmith Twilight 5000Cam & Ryan still love to compete, so when Tracksmith announced their Twilight 5000 series in Minneapolis, Cam jumped at the opportunity. Follow Cam's adventure down to the Twin Cities, his pre-race thoughts, and the journey home!
2021-08-2739 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 29: What‘s Happening at UND?Coaching changes aren't uncommon in track and field! But what's really uncommon is an entire staff leaving! The University of North Dakota finds itself in a precarious spot with less than a week until athletes arrive on campus. Cam & Ryan dig into what's happening at "the school up north."
2021-08-1739 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastBonus Episode: Celebrity Olympic Trials Picks!Cam & Ryan assembled the biggest cast of track nerds we could find into this very entertaining episode. Devin Monson (Director of Track & Field at Hamline), Macie Weber (former University of Iowa cross country & track athlete), Lexi Zeis (pro runner for Roots Running Project in Boulder, Colorado), and Kara Neustrom (former University of Iowa cross country & track athlete) state bold predictions, offer hot takes, and choose who will be making Team USA in several marquee events at the Olympic Trials!
2021-06-181h 14Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 26: Olympic Trials PreviewThought Season 2 was over? You've been mistaken! Ryan sits down with 5 athletes who will be competing in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Listen to Alex Talley, Benji Phillips, Kari Wolfe, Payton Otterdahl, and Maddy Nilles share their experiences leading into the trials, what they hope to accomplish, and what representing their country would mean to them. Also find out what pizza they're ordering at the famous TrackTown Pizza in Eugene, Oregon!
We hope you listen to the entire episode, but listed below are the timestamp of each athlete's interview:
Alex Talley: 3:47 - 15:082021-06-171h 08Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 26: 3 Day State Track Meet?!One final hurrah for Season 2! Cam & Ryan talk about their most recent meets in Grand Forks and Dallas, NDSU athletes competing at NCAAs, and schedule changes to next season's state cross country and track meet.
2021-06-1143 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 25: State Meet RecapTo recap what may have been the most exciting state meet in North Dakota history, Cam & Ryan sit down to discuss, share, and celebrate two exciting days at the Bismarck Community Bowl.
2021-06-0346 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 24: North Dakota State Meet PreviewAs the state meet starts tomorrow, listen to Cam, Ryan, and guest host Nate Peterson break down who to watch, events you can't miss, and who serves the best hamburger at the state meet.
2021-05-2741 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 23: Decathlons, Conference, & the See Dick Run Mile ExtravaganzaIt shouldn't be a surprise that Cam & Ryan are friends in real life. When friends don't talk for a while, they need a good chance to catch up. On Episode 23, Ryan tells Cam all about his decathlon last weekend in Azusa, California, followed by a quick conference recap and a look towards the See Dick Run Mile Extravaganza!
2021-05-2232 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 22: Mike Backes"Your state record holder in the triple jump is Mike Backes of Red River set back in 1998." If you've attended a state track meet in recent years, we're sure you've heard this announcement. So who is Mike Backes? Cam & Ryan sit down with Mike, the former state record holder and All-American, and listen to stories of overcoming injuries, training through the devastating 1997 flood, and never giving up on your dreams.
2021-05-151h 10Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 20: Alyssa OlinIf you've ever driven on North Dakota's "Enchanted Highway," you've probably been pretty close to the town of Mott. Besides being the Pheasant Capital of North Dakota, it's home to javelin thrower Alyssa Olin. From two-time state runner-up to two-time All-American, join Cam & Ryan in this interview filled with great conversation, fun memories, and hilarious stories.
2021-04-301h 00Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 18: April‘s State of the State AddressTrack is back. They boys are back and, boy, are they ready to talk about track being back. In this episode, Cam & Ryan talk about the best marks seen thus far during the outdoor campaign. From high school all the way up to the post-collegiate ranks, listen in to see who's putting up big times, distances, and heights!
2021-04-1924 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 16: North Dakota High School Track PreviewWith Ryan taking the week off, Cam recruits guest host Nate Peterson to talk all things North Dakota high school track & field. But don't just take their word for it. The guys sit down with Kindred throws coach Nate Safe and Red River boy's head coach Jeff Bakke to gain their perspective. Hear about the uncertainties, what is certain, and everything in between for this upcoming season.
2021-03-2647 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 14: Laura RoeslerRyan and Andrew Carlson, head cross country coach at North Dakota State, interview the best athlete the state of North Dakota has ever produced. Laura Roesler racked up a whopping 22 state titles as a prep at Fargo South. She went on to the University of Oregon where she won 5 national titles (including two individual 800 meter crowns), earned 17 All-American accolades, and won the prestigious Bowerman award. You could say she's the GOAT.
2021-03-1250 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 13: Mark Del Monaco & Conference RecapsHosts Cam & Ryan sit down with Coach Mark Del Monaco, head track and field coach at Minot State University. From building the program to conference recaps, Coach Del Monaco provides an inside look into one of the state's up & coming track programs. Ryan also gives countless shout outs to North Dakota athletes that crushed their conference meets this weekend.
2021-03-0540 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 12: Stevie Keller & Conference PreviewsIt's conference week, baby! In what's one of the most exciting weeks of the season, Cam & Ryan catch up with North Dakota State University's Stevie Keller, director of the Men & Women's Track & Field programs. Stevie talks choosing the conference team, North Dakota athletes to watch, and the logistics of a conference meet during a pandemic. Also listen to our NAIA conference recaps, Division II NSIC preview, and much more.
2021-02-2543 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 11: Myron LobergThe first coach on the show, Myron Loberg brings his unique coaching perspective spanning seven decades to the podcast. Hosts Cam & Ryan ask Myron questions from his days as a high school athlete all the way to his current role as a volunteer assistant coach at North Dakota State University. A true ND track & field legend.
2021-02-191h 13Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 10: & Picky Bars ReviewOver a cup of coffee at Cam's apartment, the guys record an episode recapping their performances at the Bison Open and address a question that they've heard plenty of since graduating - "why are you still training?" They also bring back "Hit the Standard" and review one of Ryan's all-time favorites: Picky Bars. Be sure to share, like, and follow!
2021-02-1153 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 9: ND All-Time Mixed 4x4, Race Recaps, and MoreImagine the men's and women's state record holders on the SAME relay team. During Episode 9, Ryan and Cam draft their Mixed 4x4 relay squads from among North Dakota's best sprinters and mid-distance runners.. Also highlighted are some outstanding track and field performance by North Dakota natives this indoor season as well as the most recent wave of ND signees.
2021-01-2943 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastSeason 2 Premiere: Episode 7 - Becki WellsNow that everything's on the internet, you can find just about everything about anyone. Not Becki Wells, however. In the Season 2 premiere of the Prairie Track & Field Podcast, hosts Cam and Ryan interview North Dakota running legend Becki Wells. The winner of 20 state titles and 2, NCAA D1 individual championships, Becki shares her stories of high school dominance, racing (and winning!) in the SEC, and how her Native American heritage helped shape her running career.
2021-01-141h 04Prairie Track & Field PodcastSeason 1 Finale: 2020 Recap EpisodeAs 2020 comes to a close and we ring in a New Year, Ryan & Cam share some of their favorite moments from Season 1. The guys also recap North Dakota track & field highlights in 2020 as well as discuss goals for the upcoming Season 2.
2021-01-0117 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 6: Morgan MilbrathIn perhaps their funniest interview yet, Cam & Ryan interview All-American sprinter Morgan Milbrath of Minot, North Dakota. Morgan shares what it took for her to reach the top, her favorite career moments, and countless funny stories from her time as a Bison.
2020-12-2052 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 5: Race Recap with Lexi ZeisRyan and Cam interview Bismarck native and pro runner Lexi Zeis about her recent 10K PB at The Track Meet hosted by Sound Running. The guys also introduce a new segment called "Hit The Standard," where they put a new sports drink called Krampade to the test.
2020-12-1228 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 4: Riley DolezalThe guys chat with Riley Dolezal, a North Dakota native and 3-time world championships team member in the javelin. Riley's career has taken him to every corner of the world including places like Doha, Beijing, Minsk, and Moscow. From crazy drug testing stories to home renovations, Ryan and Cam cover it all in this interview.
2020-12-0350 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 3: Recruiting & Shout OutsCam & Ryan share their own recruiting experiences, give shout outs to recently signed North Dakota preps, and remind their listeners to always bet on themselves.
2020-11-2521 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 2: Nate PetersonRyan and Cam sit down with Nate Peterson, former UND runner and founder of the blog ND Runner. The guys talk about Nate's running roots, his time at UND competing in the stacked Big Sky Conference, and what North Dakota running means to him. We also ask him about the infamous West Fargo High School "Twinkie Incident."
2020-11-1948 minPrairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 1: IntroductionRyan and Cam introduce themselves, where they discovered their passion for track and field, and the idea behind the Prairie Track & Field Podcast project.
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