Carrie interviews high performance coach Cindra Kamphoff! Cindra discusses her work with the Minnesota Vikings and the excitement of their recent victory. She also shares some of her top tips for mental toughness and walks Carrie through an exercise you can try at home to move from your comfort zone to your courage zone. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Cindra Kamphoff Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is a certified mental performance consultant, popular keynote speaker, and author...
Jan 18, 2018•48 min
Carrie goes for a run with ultrarunner Courtney Dauwalter! They discuss her 24 hour American mileage record, her win at the Moab 240 Mile Endurance Run, how she organizes her training, and her future goals. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Courtney Dauwalter Courtney Dauwalter is an ultra runner specializing in the really long distances. Originally from Minnesota, Courtney now lives and trains in Golden, Colorado. In 2017, Courtney set the 24 hour American record of 15...
Jan 11, 2018•38 min
Carrie interviews 2-time Olympian and RunGum CEO Nick Symmonds! Nick discusses his debut marathon at the 2017 Honolulu Marathon, life after professional racing and his passion for entrepreneurship. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Nick Symmonds Nick is an American athlete and entrepreneur. As an athlete, Nick has found much success on the track and in the mountains. A two-time Olympian, Nick competed for the United States in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Though he h...
Jan 04, 2018•44 min
Carrie interviews Olympian and Run the Edge co-founder Adam Goucher! They chat about the Run the Year 2018 challenge, the possibility of Adam leading running retreats, stem cell treatment, and life at home with his wife Kara and son Colt. 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 20...
Dec 29, 2017•35 min
Carrie interviews 2017 US Marathon Champion Sara Hall! Sara recaps her recent races including the US 10 Mile Championships, Frankfurt Marathon and the US Marathon Championships, held in conjunction with the the Cal International Marathon. Sara also discusses juggling a busy schedule as a mom to four girls and the possibility of her family moving to Ethiopia. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Sara Hall Sara's most recent racing accomplishments include winning the 2017 US...
Dec 21, 2017•51 min
Carrie goes for a run with elite marathoner and former Team USA Minnesota member Michelle Lilienthal! They chat about the importance of training partners, taking time off training and Michelle's move to Portland, Maine. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Michelle Lilienthal Michelle is a four-time US Olympic Marathon trials qualifier, most recently qualifying for the 2020 trials at the 2017 Chicago Marathon. She is a former member of Team USA Minnesota and ran some her b...
Dec 14, 2017•39 min
Carrie interviews marathoner and two-time cancer survivor Serena Burla! Serena chats about competing in the 2017 World Championships, overcoming cancer, and giving a TED talk. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Serena Burla Serena is a mother, 2:26:53 marathoner, and two-time cancer survivor who keeps putting one foot in front of the other. Grateful for the ability to run, Serena has represented the United States at the 2015 and 2017 IAAF World Championships in the marat...
Dec 08, 2017•42 min
Carrie interviews elite runner Allie Kieffer! They discuss her recent fifth place finish at the TCS NYC Marathon, where she set a huge PR. Allie also talks about running through grief and loss and her future racing plans. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Allie Kieffer Allie graduated from Wake Forest University with a B.A. in Psychology in June 2009. At Wake Forest, she competed on the cross country and track & field teams for four years and earned All-ACC honors i...
Dec 01, 2017•39 min
Carrie catches up with Northern Arizona Elite head coach Ben Rosario! Ben discusses the early days of starting NAZ Elite and shares the latest news about his athletes. He also offers advice for beginning runners, and he emphasizes the importance of getting involved in a running group to stay motivated. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Ben Rosario Ben was a Division II All American at Truman State University, before landing a spot on the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project ...
Nov 23, 2017•47 min
Carrie interviews Olympic gold medalist, mom and marathoner Gwen Jorgensen! Gwen chats about life as a new mom and her transition back to training. She also talks about her move to Portland, Oregon and her decision to switch her focus to the marathon. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Gwen Jorgensen Less than two years after Gwen began professionally racing triathlon, she qualified for the 2012 London Olympics. In 2013, Gwen made history as the first American woman to w...
Nov 17, 2017•37 min
Carrie interviews marathoner and I'll Have Another podcast host, Lindsey Hein! Lindsey opens up about training for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, running after pregnancy, her preventative mastectomy, and much more. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Lindsey Hein Lindsey Hein is the mother of three young boys, ages 5, 3 and 1. She can be found running (literally) around town with her kids in tow where she resides in Indianapolis, IN. She just completed her fourteen...
Nov 10, 2017•41 min
Carrie interviews author, podcast host, and the founder of Still Kickin, Nora McInerny! They discuss family, grief and loss, and finding motivation to get out the door for a run. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Nora McInerny Nora McInerny was voted Most Humorous by the Annunciation Catholic School Class of 1998. It was mostly downhill after that, but she did get to spend three glorious years married to Aaron Joseph Purmort (aka Spider-Man). She is the author of It’s O...
Nov 03, 2017•44 min
Carrie interviews Olympian Jared Ward! Jared talks about balancing his training with work and family life, as well as his goals for the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Jared Ward Born and raised in Kaysville, Utah, Jared attended Davis High School prior to Brigham Young University, where he earned a Masters Degree in Statistics. While competing for the Cougars, Jared was a two-time Cross Country All-American. The streets of Los Angeles...
Oct 26, 2017•34 min
Carrie interviews elite runner Stephanie Bruce! They chat about balancing training with family life, coaching, doping scandals, and Steph's strategy going into the TCS New York City Marathon. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Stephanie Bruce A graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara, Stephanie was a two-time All American, a multiple-time conference Champion in cross country and track and was the Big West Athlete of the year in 2006. She still holds the sc...
Oct 19, 2017•39 min
Carrie goes for a run with Team USA Minnesota coach Chris Lundstrom! Chris discusses coaching, teaching at the University of Minnesota, and offers actionable advice for anyone looking to tackle the marathon. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Chris Lundstrom Chris is a native of Northfield, Minnesota and competed on the NCAA Championship track and cross country teams at Stanford University in the late 1990s. Following his collegiate career, he was an original member in 2...
Oct 13, 2017•39 min
Carrie interviews 3-time Olympian and fellow Villanova alum Jen Rhines! Jen discusses mental toughness, eating nourishing food and racing as a masters. Carrie and Jen also reminisce about their days of training and racing together. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Jen Rhines Jen attended Villanova University, where she was a five-time NCAA champion. Jen is a 5-time national champion and 11-time world champion team member. She competed in the 2000 Sydney Olympics (10000...
Oct 05, 2017•47 min
Carrie interviews the fastest women's marathoner in history, Paula Radcliffe! Paula chats about injuries, her partnership with her husband and memories of training with her Dad. They also discuss athletes advocating for a clean sport, and the upcoming Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Paula Radcliffe Paula Radcliffe was born in Northwich, Cheshire, in 1973, but grew up in Bedford. She joined Bedford and County Athletics Club at the age ...
Sep 28, 2017•41 min
Carrie interviews Olympian and World Champion Jenny Simpson! Jenny discusses her sister's deployment to Iraq, her new her new role as an ambassador for the New York Road Runners and her future racing aspirations. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Jenny Simpson Jenny attended Oviedo High School in Oviedo, Florida where she was an 8-time State Champion and set 4 state records. She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder where she set NCAA records in the mile, 3000m s...
Sep 21, 2017•44 min
Carrie interviews Life Time Fitness National Run Training Manager Rebekah Mayer! They chat about the benefits of joining a run club, Rebekah's training for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon and her husband's triumph over cancer. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Rebekah Mayer Rebekah combines over 25 years of running experience and an education in the sport to support her role as the National Run Training Manager for Life Time. As a mom of 3, she also knows first-hand ...
Sep 14, 2017•34 min
Carrie goes for a run with former Team USA MN athlete and Edina High School cross country coach Matt Gabrielson! Matt chats about coaching, raising three kids, and his plans to compete as a masters. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Matt Gabrielson Matt is an Iowa native and graduated from Drake University in 2000. He later completed graduate school at Augustana University. Matt ran for Team USA MN from 2001 - 2013. He was ranked top 10 in the US in the 5000m in 2008 an...
Sep 07, 2017•40 min
Carrie interviews two-time Olympian Amy Cragg! Amy reflects on her bronze medal finish at the 2017 World Championships in the marathon. She also discusses training with the Bowerman Track Club and coach Jerry Schumacher, and her racing plans for 2018. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Amy Cragg Amy is a two-time U.S. Olympian. She placed second in her debut marathon in 2011, and her time of 2:27:03 made her the eighth-fastest American marathoner of all time. In 2012, Am...
Aug 31, 2017•33 min
Carrie interviews ultrarunner Jax Mariash! Jax is the first woman to complete the Four Desert Race Series Grand Slam Plus, a series of ultra races around the globe. They chat about the logistics involved in running in extreme climates, recovering from the race series and her new coffee company, STOKED roasters. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Jax Mariash Jax is the first woman in the world to complete the 4 Deserts Race Series Grand Slam Plus. In addition, she was cro...
Aug 24, 2017•37 min
Carrie interviews Olympian and Shippensburg University coach Steve Spence. Steve recalls his experiences racing in the 1991 World Championships and 1992 Olympic Games. He also shares his secrets to 40 year sub-5 minute mile streak. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Steve Spence Carrie interviews Olympian and Shippensburg University coach Steve Spence. Steve recalls his experiences racing in the 1991 World Championships and 1992 Olympic Games. He also shares his secrets ...
Aug 18, 2017•40 min
Carrie goes for a run with the Mayor of Minneapolis, Betsy Hodges! They discuss Betsy's love for distance running, the importance of a healthy diet and the challenges of being a mayor. Recorded July 24, 2017 Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Betsy Hodges A Minnesota native, Mayor Betsy Hodges attended high school in Plymouth, earned a bachelor’s degree from Bryn Mawr College, and a master’s degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin. After serving on the Minne...
Aug 10, 2017•58 min
Carrie interviews obstacle course racer and ultrarunner Amelia Boone! Amelia talks with Carrie about coming back after injury, her passion for long distance racing, and her future career plans. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Amelia Boone Amelia Boone is a full-time corporate attorney, obstacle racer, and ultrarunner. Dubbed "The Queen of Pain," Amelia is a 4x world champion and one of the most decorated obstacle racers in history. Over her career, she's amassed more ...
Aug 03, 2017•43 min
Carrie interviews marathoner and internal medicine doctor Justin Grunewald! They discuss how he met his wife Gabriele, her battle with cancer, and his future racing goals. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Justin Grunewald Justin graduated from the University of Minnesota where he ran cross country and track for the Gophers. Justin is a 3-time Cayman Islands Marathon champion and qualified for the 2012 US Olympian marathon trials. He is a recent graduate of the Abbott N...
Jul 27, 2017•44 min
Carrie interviews Olympian Alysia Montaño! They chat about food, racing during pregnancy, athlete sponsorship, and much more! Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Alysia Montaño Alysia attended Canyon High School in Santa Clarita, CA where she became a multi sport standout in basketball, soccer, and athletics. Under Tony Sandoval at the University of California Berkeley, is where Alysia will become the 800m specialist she is today. In 2007 as a junior, Alysia recorded the ...
Jul 20, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Carrie goes for a walk with the legendary Dick Beardsley! He discusses his struggle with addiction, his passion for the sport, and moving back to Minnesota to open a Bed and Breakfast in Bemidji. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Recorded June 16, 2017 Dick Beardsley Dick Beardsley is a best selling co-author and champion - in running and in life. Although his competitive running career as an elite athlete ended in 1988, Dick is still one of the top American distance run...
Jul 13, 2017•31 min
Carrie goes for a run with author and podcast host Alisha Perkins! They discuss how Alisha got into running and her struggle with anxiety. Alisha also gives listeners a sneak peek into the life of a professional baseball family. Recorded June 14, 2017 Alisha Perkins Alisha is a born and raised Minnesotan who loves to run! She is a mom to two girls and wife to Glen Perkins (3-time All-Star Minnesota Twins closer). She started blogging in 2012 after she discovered running and found her voice. Her ...
Jul 07, 2017•35 min
Carrie interviews collegiate coach and NBC Olympics commentator Chad Salmela! Chad shares his scientific approach to training and discusses challenges he faces as a coach. They also chat about his breakthrough into NBC Olympics commentary and his role as a husband and father. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Chad Salmela As a junior competitor, Chad was one of the Midwest’s top junior cross country ski racers, then switched to the sport of biathlon at age 19. After eig...
Jun 29, 2017•41 min
