Carrie chats with the legendary Jenny Simpson! The Olympian, World Championship medalist, and 11-time US champion reflects on her incredible journey through the Great World Race and a possible farewell at the TCS New York City Marathon. Jenny also shares stories from her upcoming year-long adventure, "Jenny and Jason Run USA," traveling across the country with her husband and their two dogs.
Carrie chats with Rhonda Vetere, a global executive, STEM ambassador, speaker, mentor, 2x author, triathlete, and 6-star World Major Marathon finisher! Rhonda shares how she balances a high-powered career with intense training, her journey into sports and STEM, and how she continues to inspire others to get after it every day.
Carrie shares a live podcast with Minnesota Distance Elite! Join Carrie as she connects with Coach Chris Lundstrom and 21 team members from this Minneapolis-based distance training powerhouse. They discuss the team’s history of producing Olympians and national champions, what it takes to stay competitive, and how fans can support their journey to make U.S. teams.
Carrie takes us through an action-packed weekend at the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, which doubled as the USATF 5K National Championships, and shares a lively recap of the TCS NYC Marathon! Tune in to hear about her whirlwind four days leading up to the marathon, complete with fun and insightful interviews with the newly crowned 5K champions (Annie Rodenfels, Ahmed Mohammed, and Zariel Macchia).
Carrie chats with the unstoppable Sara Vaughn—mother of four, realtor, and elite runner for Puma. Sara shares her journey of navigating second chances, including a quick pivot to run the NYC Marathon after getting sidelined by illness in Chicago. They dive into her family life, a coaching change, and how her kids are finding their own passion for running. Sara also talks about her latest ventures in real estate, working alongside her husband, and a new YouTube channel documenting her life. Plus,...
Carrie chats with 3-time Olympian Shannon Rowbury, one of the most decorated middle-distance runners in U.S. history! They discuss Shannon’s recent upgrade to the 2012 Olympic Bronze medal, the highs and lows of the sport, and her current goals as she trains for the NYC Marathon. Shannon shares her mindset as she approaches this new distance, how running now feeds her heart and spirit, and life after competitive racing. They also swap fun broadcast stories, offering a peek behind the scenes of s...
Carrie chats with Tommie Runz! Tommie returns to the show to share his incredible journey of running all 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors in a single year. He discusses his experience running the New York City Marathon to raise funds for Release Recovery, how he balances training, staying healthy, managing jetlag, and his goals for the future.
Carrie chats with Anthony D’Amato and Danny Docherty! They dive into Anthony’s many roles, from husband of elite runner Keira D’Amato to Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force, and his training for Project Breaking Forty at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Danny, a two-time Olympic Trials qualifier and accomplished coach, shares his insights on their athlete-coach relationship, grading Anthony’s progress, and balancing life as a coach and runner. Plus, they explore both of their journeys into the sport, ...
Carrie chats with Olympian and multi-talented creative Alexi Pappas! They discuss Alexi's experience guiding visually impaired runner Lisa Thompson at marathons like Boston, Chicago, and London, as well as their plans for the upcoming Berlin Marathon. Alexi also shares about her shoulder injury and time at the Paris Olympics, how running has inspired them to take chances in life, her new podcast "Mentor Buffet," upcoming projects, and the power of women supporting women.
Carrie chats with professional runner Vince Ciattei! Vince shares insights on his journey into running, from his standout high school and college days to narrowly missing the Olympic team. They dive into his evolving mindset, the importance of consistency, and how he's finding joy in what's next. Vince also opens up about his family, his passion for music (especially the saxophone!), and his love for sports.
Carrie chats with marathoner Savannah Berry! They discuss Savannah’s incredible journey, including her 12th place finish at the Olympic Trials Marathon, her recent success at the USATF 20K National Championships, and how she balances training for the NYC Marathon with mentoring students at Utah Valley University. Savannah opens up about the highs and lows of her running career, her love for the marathon, and how she stays motivated.
Carrie recaps her exciting weekend at the 2024 NYRR NB Fifth Avenue Mile! Fresh off the Paris Olympic Games, she dives into all the action, from a press conference with Josh Kerr, Emma Coburn, and Emily Mackay to calling the race alongside fellow Olympians and broadcasters. Carrie breaks down the thrilling women’s race, where Karissa Schweizer tied the course record in a stunning finish, and the men’s race, where Josh Kerr shattered a decades-old record with a dominant performance. Tune in for w...
Carrie chats with professional runner Katelyn Tuohy! They dive into Katelyn's incredible journey, from dominating high school and collegiate running to navigating the ups and downs of being a standout athlete. Katelyn shares insights on recovering from a major injury, the pressure of being in the spotlight, and her experience racing in Europe for the first time. They also talk about her close-knit family, her granola, and how she's adjusting to life as a pro runner.
Carrie chats with Carrie Birth-Davis, the Director of Sports Marketing at Procter & Gamble! They discuss Carrie's amazing work with P&G, from supporting athletes at the Olympics with initiatives like the Pampers nursery and the Olympic Village hair salon to providing essential products for competitors. Carrie also opens up about her journey chasing her Abbott Marathon Major star, her personal health challenges alongside her husband, and her passion for lifting up women in sports and beyo...
Carrie chats with Juliette Whittaker, the youngest female member of the US Olympic Track and Field Team! Juliette shares her experience running in the 800m final in Paris, her favorite moments from the Olympics (including the famous chocolate chip muffins and cardboard beds!), and what it was like to share this journey with her sister Bella. They also dive into her impressive career at Stanford, her NIL deal with On, and the challenges she's faced along the way.
Fresh off the plane from Paris, Carrie shares her experiences participating in the Olympic Broadcast Service as part of the 2024 Olympic Games! She shares what her role was, her anxieties and fears around the gig, her favorite part of the games, and so much more!
Carrie catches up with Peloton instructor Becs Gentry, who recently made an exciting announcement! In this episode, Becs shares her plans to participate in the Great World Race: 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents. They also discuss Becs’ new gig in Paris with NBC, along with some fun rapid fire and so much more!
Carrie welcomes back Sharon Lokedi, NCAA Champ and professional runner for Under Armour Mission Run Dark Sky Distance. Sharon, the 2022 NYCM Champion, has been on a streak, placing third in NY in 2023 and second at the 2024 Boston Marathon. Now, she adds Olympian to her achievements, having just been selected to the Kenyan team for Paris 2024. Sharon shares her journey to this exciting news, from being an alternate to stepping in due to an injury to Brigid Kosgei. She discusses her preparation, ...
Carrie chats with 2X US Olympian and American Record holder Emily Sisson! They discuss Emily's preparation for the 2024 Olympic Marathon in Paris, including her physical and mental readiness, the importance of her team, and overcoming major obstacles. Emily also shares insights on her fueling and hydration, and so much more!
Carrie chats with Keira D’Amato, the versatile professional runner and American record holder! They discuss Keira's recent big announcements, including her move to the west coast to train under 2X Olympian Ed Eyestone in Utah and her commitment to run the Chicago Marathon in October 2024. Keira shares insights from her journey, from balancing her roles as a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and real estate agent to running over 100 miles a week. She reflects on her recent experiences, including a 10th pl...
Carrie chats with fellow Minnesotan and 2024 Olympian Matthew Wilkinson! They discuss Matt's journey from growing up in Minnetonka, becoming a 2X Division III champion at Carleton College, finishing his college career at the University of Minnesota as a Big Ten Champ, signing a pro contract with Under Armour Mission Run Dark Sky Distance, his recent achievements including becoming a US Olympian and running a personal best in the 3000m in Paris, and so much more!
In this special episode, Olympian Carrie Tollefson and the legendary Dick Beardsley team up for the "C Tolle Run" podcast live from Grandma's Marathon 2024! Dick Beardsley, a 2-time winner of Grandma's Marathon, London Marathon champion, and Boston Marathon runner-up, joins Carrie to co-host this exciting episode. Together, they interview an incredible lineup of guests who steal the show: - Alan Noel: National Vice Captain & Treasurer of Black Men Run, shares his inspiring journey and passio...
Carrie chats with Maya Mor, founder of Girls Run Global! The 19 year old talks about how she started a non-profit to empower girls and equip them with skills to succeed through running, her journey in running (which has been anything but easy), and so much more!
Carrie chats with Olympian Kara Winger! They chat about how Kara retired in 2022 only to make a come back just a couple of weeks ago and won at the New York City Grand Prix, how she is doing things a bit differently this go around, what it would mean for her to be a 5X US Olympic Javelin thrower, and so much more!
Carrie chats with Olympian Courtney Babcock! They talk all about her latest business called the Sports Specialist, instilling a love for running in others, parenting, her journey into the sport, some memories from their time racing against each other, and so much more!
Carrie chats with Susan Ejore! The Under Armour professional runner been on fire lately, setting the Kenyan National Indoor Mile record this season when she ran 4:20, and just a few days ago she ran 3:58 for the 1500. She’s currently getting ready to compete at the Kenyan Olympic Trials in the 1500. In this episode we hear all about how she found the sport, her move to the US for college, the importance of having a healthy brain and a strong community, and so much more!
Carrie chats with Olympian Sandi Morris! The pole vaulter joins the show to talk about the sport, her latest song called Up and Over, her animals, cooking and building things, being injured, changing coaches and residence, her goals going forward, and so much more!
Carrie chats with Rachel McArthur and Cooper Teare! They talk about how they got into the sport, the ups and downs, training in Virginia, how they met, why things are starting to click, goals going forward, and so much more!
Carrie chats with Kate Landau! The 5x NCAA All-American and current masters runner joins the show to talk about running as we get older, her current training and racing, her health, injuries, finding happiness, and so much more!
Carrie chats with Megan Connolly (Morant)! The WWE announcer recently finished 3rd at the Eugene Marathon in a huge personal best of 2:45! She joins the show to talk about her race, her new podcast, her broadcasting experience, what it’s like to donate a kidney, and so much more!
