Carrie interviews Olympian Adam Goucher! They chat about his Run the Year program, battling injuries, and the controversial doping scandal. Recorded June 16, 2017 Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Adam Goucher Adam attended the University of Colorado where he was a 4-time NCAA champion and 11-time All American. Career highlights include 8-time USA Champion, 7-time World Champion Finalist, and 2000 Olympian. Adam is the co-author of Running The Edge with his best friend ...
Jun 22, 2017•42 min
Carrie interviews elite runner Drew Hunter! They chat about his decision to sign with Adidas straight out of high school, his struggle with lyme disease and his racing plans for 2017. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Drew Hunter Drew Hunter is an American distance runner from Purcellville, VA. He is the national indoor mile record holder for high school athletes, a feat he achieved in 2016 with a time of 3 minutes 57.81 seconds. Drew won the High School Boys 3000-meter ...
Jun 16, 2017•32 min
Carrie interviews elite runner and ultramarathoner Camille Herron! They discuss Camille's recent win at the Comrades Marathon in South Africa, how she fits training into her schedule and her upcoming racing plans. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Camille Herron Camille is a long distance runner from Oklahoma City, OK. She is a three-time Olympic Marathon Trials qualifier, 20-time marathon winner, Guinness World Record holder for racing in a Superhero costume, and curre...
Jun 09, 2017•43 min
Carrie interviews elite runner, American Ninja Warrior, and mom-to-be Rose Wetzel! Rose talks about growing up in a large family, her husband's battle with cancer, and her time on American Ninja Warrior. She also shares details about her pregnancy and her excitement to be a mom! Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Rose Wetzel Rose Wetzel is a Georgetown University middle distance runner who now competes professionally as an obstacle course racer and a competitor on Americ...
Jun 02, 2017•51 min
Carrie goes for a run in downtown Minneapolis with elite runner Sara Vaughn! They chat about Sara's race at the Medtronic TC 1 Mile, how she balances training with work and family life and her future in the sport. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Sara Vaughn Sara has been a professional runner since 2008. She has set new Personal Bests every season she has raced. Her most recent achievements include making the Olympic Trials final in the 1500m (just 10 months after her...
May 26, 2017•32 min
Carrie interviews Jordan Hasay! They chat about her Boston Marathon race strategy, where she broke the record for the fastest American debut by a woman in 2:23:00. Jordan also reflects on her relationship with her parents, and she gives the inside scoop on being coached by Alberto Salazar. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Jordan Hasay Jordan Hasay is an American distance runner who runs for the Nike Oregon Project. She grew up in Arroyo Grande, attending Mission Colleg...
May 19, 2017•35 min
Carrie interviews coach Dennis "D-Dawg" Barker! He discusses publishing his first book, The River Road , and his experience coaching elite runner Gabriele Grunewald as she battles cancer. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Dennis Barker Dennis Barker is a coach and writer. He is the author of The River Road , a historical running novel nominated for the 2016 Track & Field Writers of America Book of the Year. He has coached 24 U.S. national champions, including Olympi...
May 12, 2017•40 min
Carrie catches up with elite runner and filmmaker Alexi Pappas! Alexi talks about falling in love with running, competing for Greece in the 2016 Olympic Games and the premiere of her movie Tracktown , which she co-wrote, co-directed and starred in! Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Alexi Pappas Alexi Pappas is a Greek-American long distance athlete. She attended Dartmouth where she was an NCAA All American in indoor 3000m, 5000m, and the steeplechase as well as the Ivy L...
May 05, 2017•25 min
Carrie goes for a run with NBC KARE 11 Sports Director Eric Perkins! Eric discusses how he got into broadcasting, the challenges and perks of his job, and where he gained his love for running. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Eric Perkins A Los Angeles native, Eric graduated from Pepperdine University, majoring in Broadcasting. He joined Minnesota's KARE 11 in November of 1996 as a sports reporter and in 2012 was named weeknight sports anchor and sports director at KAR...
Apr 27, 2017•34 min
Carrie interviews elite runner Tina Muir! Tina discusses her decision to take a break from running to focus on starting a family and her battle with amenorrhea. She also talks about the creation of her online community for runners, Running for Real. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Tina Muir Tina is a 2:36 marathoner and Great Britain runner who recently shocked the running world by taking a hiatus to focus on starting a family and overcoming amenorrhea. Tina created t...
Apr 20, 2017•37 min
Carrie interviews Olympian Kara Goucher! Kara discusses her recent World Championship medal upgrade and family life with Adam and Colt. Kara also shares her picks for the 2017 Boston Marathon! Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Kara Goucher Kara was a 3-time NCAA champion at the University of Colorado, where she graduated in 2001. She won a silver medal in the 10,000m at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka. She competed in the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics 10,000m final...
Apr 14, 2017•40 min
Carrie goes for a run with Olympian and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Todd Williams! Todd shares his experience transitioning from running to Jiu Jitsu and the development of his RunSafer program. He also shares tips for runners to stay safe on the roads and trails. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Todd Williams Todd started his athletic career in Monroe, Michigan as a youngster participating in every sport (wrestling, swimming, baseball, basketball, football) before t...
Apr 06, 2017•33 min
Carrie interviews Olympian Nick Willis! Nick chats about competing in speed golf, traveling with his family and his upcoming visit to Minnesota for the Medtronic TC 1 Mile. Nick also discusses the success of The Miler Method, his six-week online boot camp for runners! Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Nick Willis Nick grew up in New Zealand, and attended the University of Michigan on a full athletic scholarship. While at the University of Michigan, he was a seven-time A...
Mar 31, 2017•33 min
Carrie interviews Kelly Herron, who was recently attacked in a women's restroom while out on her run in Seattle. Kelly recounts her journey and offers advice for runners to stay safe. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Kelly Herron Kelly lives in Seattle, WA and found her passion for running in November 2015, about five months after she achieved sobriety from alcohol addiction. Kelly wants to promote the value of self-defense, especially to women and runners so that we c...
Mar 23, 2017•48 min
Carrie interviews Erin Block! They chat about Erin's love for running and how she got started in the sport. Erin discusses being on the support crew for Oiselle's BirdStrike team competing in The Speed Project, a 340 mile race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas! Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Erin Block Erin attended Iowa State University. She is an avid runner and snowshoer. Career highlights include placing 8th at the 2007 Houston Marathon and 4th at the 2009 Des Moines...
Mar 17, 2017•57 min
Carrie interviews Olympian Kate Grace! They chat about competing in the Olympic Games in Rio, traveling Europe as an elite runner and the supportive role of Kate's family. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Kate Grace Kate attended Yale University, where she was an All American and shattered multiple school records. She turned pro after graduation, sponsored by Oiselle and training with the New Jersey-New York Track Club. Kate competed in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in ...
Mar 10, 2017•36 min
Carrie interviews four-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan! Shalane discusses her withdrawal from the 2017 Boston Marathon, life as a foster mom to twin girls and the upcoming sequel to her popular cookbook, Run Fast, Eat Slow . Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Shalane Flanagan Shalane is an Olympic medalist, four-time Olympian, American record holder, and world-class marathoner. She finished second at the 2010 NYC marathon and ran the fastest time ever by an American woman...
Mar 03, 2017•30 min
Carrie goes for a run with personal trainer Kirk DeWindt! They discuss Kirk's life since appearing on 'The Bachelorette', how to train for Spartan Races and other obstacle course events, and Kirk's expansive personal training business. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com .
Feb 24, 2017•43 min
Carrie interviews American record holder and Olympic bronze medalist Emma Coburn! Emma reflects on her 2016 accomplishments, her change in coaches, and her photo shoot for the ESPN Body Issue. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com .
Feb 17, 2017•44 min
Carrie interviews elite runner and 3-time cancer survivor Gabriele (Gabe) Grunewald! Gabe talks about her recent surgery for liver cancer, training with her husband Justin and 2017 racing plans. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com .
Feb 10, 2017•31 min
Carrie interviews Twin Cities Fox 9 News Anchor and marathoner Kelcey Carlson! They discuss Kelcey's start in the broadcast industry, their experience running the Ragnar Relay and how to balance life and fitness goals. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com .
Feb 02, 2017•40 min
Carrie interviews Olympic marathoner Ryan Hall! Ryan talks about his recent retirement from running and his new life as a father of four. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com .
Jan 26, 2017•29 min
Carrie interviews Olympic gold medalist triathlete Gwen Jorgensen! Gwen shares news of her pregnancy and future training and racing plans. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com .
Jan 20, 2017•22 min
