Carrie interviews 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden! Tatyana discusses her advocacy work, bringing people together through the sport, and her career as a Child Life Specialist. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Tatyana McFadden There are very few athletes in history who have come from so little to accomplish so much. Born with a hole in her spine caused by spina bifida, Tatyana McFadden spent the first six years of her life in a Russian orphanage with virtual...
Aug 17, 2018•35 min
Carrie interviews Olympian Courtney Frerichs! Courtney discusses her new American record, training with the Bowerman Track Club, her relationship with her husband, and her future racing goals. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Courtney Frerichs Courtney grew up in Nixa, MO. She attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City for undergrad where she was a 5-time All American. She transferred to the University of New Mexico for graduate school and competed her fifth year ...
Aug 09, 2018•35 min
Carrie interviews coach, nutritionist, and author Matt Fitzgerald! Matt talks about running after 40, speed work, and his experience of running eight marathons in eight weeks. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Matt Fitzgerald Matt is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist, and author. His many books include The Endurance Diet , 80/20 Running , and How Bad Do You Want It? Matt’s writing also appears regularly in national magazines and on major websites includi...
Aug 02, 2018•44 min
Carrie goes for a run with KSTP Twin Cities Live Reporter and Producer, Kelli Hanson! Kelli discusses how she got started in television, her passion for running, living gluten-free, and balancing work and family life. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Kelli Hanson Kelli is a Reporter and Producer for Twin Cities Live, a lifestyle show that airs weekdays on KSTP, Channel 5. Kelli grew up in southern Indiana, and graduated from the Journalism program at Indiana University...
Jul 26, 2018•37 min
Carrie goes for a run with Queen of the Road Mile, Heather Kampf! Heather discusses the frustrations and challenges of dealing with injuries and how she's easing back into running. She also talks about her 2018 racing plans, and her aspirations after the sport. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Heather Kampf Heather is a 2005 graduate of Rosemount High School in Minnesota where her prep career included state titles in the 800m and 400m. At the University of Minnesota, H...
Jul 19, 2018•28 min
Carrie interviews 4-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan! Shalane discusses the weather challenges at the 2018 Boston Marathon, her new cookbook, and coaching the Michelob ULTRA Team for the TCS New York City Marathon. 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 at the 201...
Jul 12, 2018•31 min
Carrie interviews Mario Fraioil! Mario discusses how he got started writing, his passion for coaching, and the importance of fueling your body. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Mario Fraioli Mario is a Bay Area-based running coach, writer, and podcast host. As a coach, he has guided athletes to personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world championship teams, national records, an...
Jul 05, 2018•46 min
Carrie goes for a walk with retired professional baseball player, Corey Koskie! Corey discusses how he got into baseball, life after the sport, money management, and his advocacy work for young athletes. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Corey Koskie Corey is a Canadian-born third baseman, who played professionally for the Minnesota Twins (1998-2004), Toronto Blue Jays (2005), and Milwaukee Brewers (2006). After retiring from baseball, he became a Planet Fitness franchi...
Jun 28, 2018•50 min
Carrie goes for a run with Olympian Kara Goucher on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota! Kara discusses staying injury-free, her new book, designing for Oiselle, and her family life. 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 fi...
Jun 22, 2018•43 min
Carrie goes for a walk with 6-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner Kersee! Jackie discusses her favorite Olympic memories, managing her asthma as an athlete, playing in the American Basketball League and her Winning at Life curriculum. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jackie grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois. The second of four children born to Al and Mary Joyner, Jackie’s athletic talent and determination helped her to push through obstacles and...
Jun 14, 2018•27 min
Carrie goes for a run with the mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, Melvin Carter! Melvin discusses how he got into track and field at an early age, the importance of fitness in his life, and his priorities for his first term as mayor. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Melvin Carter Melvin Carter is a fourth-generation Saint Paul resident, Saint Paul public school graduate, former Saint Paul City Council member, father, and Saint Paul’s Mayor. Melvin grew up in the Rondo neigh...
Jun 07, 2018•28 min
Carrie interviews Olympian Shelby Houlihan! Shelby talks about breaking 4 minutes in the 1500m at the Prefontaine Classic, training at altitude, traveling, and French Bread Friday. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Shelby Houlihan Shelby grew up in Sioux City, Iowa and went to Arizona State University where she was a national champion in the 1500m and a 12-time All-American. After graduation, she began running for Nike and the Bowerman Track Club in 2015. She was a 2016...
May 31, 2018•38 min
Carrie interviews Olympian and American record holder Ryan Hall! Ryan discusses the the new training group he's starting in Flagstaff, coaching his wife Sara, strength training, and the 2018 Boston Marathon. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Ryan Hall Ryan holds the U.S. record for the fastest half marathon, earning the honor as the first American to break the one-hour mark. He won the 2008 United States Olympic Trials for the marathon and went on to place tenth in Beij...
May 24, 2018•37 min
Carrie interviews elite runner Gabriele Grunewald as they go for a run on the Brave Like Gabe 5k race course! Gabe discusses preparing for the inaugural Brave Like Gabe 5k, coaching Chip Gaines in his first marathon, and she shares the latest on her immunotherapy cancer treatment. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Gabriele Grunewald Gabriele "Gabe" Grunewald is a professional middle-distance runner, multi-time cancer survivor, and new founder of Brave Like Gabe, a nonpr...
May 17, 2018•35 min
Carrie interviews Olympian and commentator Tim Hutchings! Tim discusses how he got into running, prepping for race commentary, the doping scandal and founding the Brighton Marathon. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Tim Hutchings Tim is a former middle and long distance runner who represented England and Great Britain internationally, including the 1984 Olympic Games. After retiring from competition, Hutchings co-founded the Brighton Marathon. Tim is does commentary wor...
May 10, 2018•47 min
Carrie interviews Sarah Sellers! Sarah discusses her second place finish at the 2018 Boston Marathon, goal setting, and the importance of her family. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Sarah Sellers Sarah is a nurse anesthetist and the runner-up finisher at the 2018 Boston Marathon. Sarah is a Utah native and competed for Weber State University where she holds the Big Sky Conference record in the 10,000 meters (32:51). She ended her collegiate career early due to a navic...
May 03, 2018•44 min
Carrie interviews ZAP Fitness coach Pete Rea! Pete talks about his top athletes at the 2018 Boston Marathon, coaching strategies, facilitating adult running camps, and much more. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Pete Rea Pete is the Elite Athlete Coach and Coordinator at the ZAP Fitness Team USA Training Center, and has been in that role since ZAP’s opening in 2002. Since ZAP has opened Rea has guided more than three dozen athletes to Olympic Trials berths in distances...
Apr 26, 2018•31 min
Carrie interviews Heidi Greenwood! Heidi discusses the supportive Oiselle running community, her favorite Generation UCAN recipes, navigating infant loss, and the Angel Baby Mile at the 2018 Fargo Marathon. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Heidi Greenwood Heidi is a Minnesota Native, 2016 US Marathon Trials Qualifier (2:42:08), and a 2008 NCAA Division II National Champion at 1500m. Heidi currently lived in Fargo, North Dakota and recently opened her own personal train...
Apr 19, 2018•39 min
Carrie interviews Olympian and American record holder Deena Kastor! Deena talks about training for the 2018 Boston Marathon, her new book 'Let Your Mind Run,' and immersing her life in the sport. Deena Kastor Deena is the American record holder (2:19 London, 2006) and Olympic medalist in the marathon. At one time she's held American records in every distance from 5k to marathon. Deena is the new author of 'Let Your Mind Run', an instructional memoir. Deena lives and trains in Mammoth Lakes, Cali...
Apr 12, 2018•48 min
Carrie interviews 2-time Olympian Molly Huddle! Molly discusses switching between the track and the roads, training for the Boston Marathon, traveling with her husband and her hopes for the 2020 Olympic Games. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Molly Huddle Molly is a 2-time Olympian, competing at the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. She holds the American record in the 10,000m, half marathon and road 5k. Molly lives and trains in Providence, Rhode Island and is sponsored by...
Apr 05, 2018•33 min
Carrie interviews 4-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman! He chats about starting a new training group with Mo Farah, training for the Boston Marathon, and much more. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Abdi Abdirahman Abdi Abdirahman is a Somali-born American distance runner. Abdi competed in the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics in the 10,000m, and was on the 2012 US Olympic Marathon marathon team. Abdi also has four U.S. 10,000m titles. Abdi and his girlfriend, professional runner ...
Mar 29, 2018•30 min
Carrie interviews 2-time Olympian Desiree Linden! Desi chats about training for the 2018 Boston Marathon, new teammates with the Hansons Brooks Distance Project, writing her own workouts and developing mental toughness. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Desiree Linden Two-time U.S. Olympic Marathoner Desiree Linden finished 7th at the Rio Olympic Games. She is a native of San Diego suburb Chula Vista, California. Linden earned All-American honors in both cross country a...
Mar 22, 2018•40 min
Carrie interviews Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave McGillivray! Dave discusses running his first Boston Marathon, the depth of the 2018 elite field, running the World Marathon Challenge and much more. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Dave McGillivray Dave McGillivray, Race Director of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon, the B.A.A. Half Marathon, the B.A.A. 5K and the B.A.A. 10K, manages and oversees all operational and logistical aspects of these world-class events. He also...
Mar 15, 2018•45 min
Carrie interviews Bernard 'Kip' Lagat! He chat's about competing in the upcoming World Half Marathon Championships, the importance of his training partners, and he shares some of his favorite memories of the sport. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Bernard Lagat Bernard Lagat is a Kenyan American middle distance runner. He attended Washington State University as a Kenyan citizen. While a Kenyan, he won the bronze medal at the 2000 Olympics and the silver medal at the 20...
Mar 08, 2018•48 min
Carrie interviews Olympian Andrew Wheating! Andrew talks about his decision to retire from professional running, his family, favorite memories from the Olympics, and his future plans. Andrew Wheating Andrew Wheating is from Norwich, Vermont. He ran for the University of Oregon Ducks from 2006-2010 where he won 3 individual NCAA championships (2x800, 1500) as well as 2 relay team NCAA championships (Indoor DMR). In 2008, at the age of 20, he qualified for the Beijing Olympic Games. He signed a pr...
Mar 01, 2018•47 min
Carrie interviews Molly Seidel! Molly chats about how she got into running, cross training, her close connection to her family, and her passion for downhill skiing. Molly also opens up about overcoming injury and racing with broken ribs. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Molly Seidel Molly grew up in Lakeland, WI where she attended University Lake School. While in high school, Molly was the recipient of numerous national titles including the Gatorade National Female Cro...
Feb 22, 2018•38 min
Carrie interviews Olympian Emily Infeld! They talk about Emily's big win at the USATF Cross Country Championships, her build up for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, training with the Bowerman Track Club and much more. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Emily Infeld Emily was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She went to college and ran at Georgetown University where she was an 11 time All-American, NCAA champion in the indoor 3000m and led the 2011 women’s NCAA cross country champi...
Feb 15, 2018•42 min
Carrie goes for a run with Olympian and registered dietician Rasa Troup! Rasa talks about representing Lithuania in the 2008 Olympic Games, competing for the University of Minnesota, and her favorite healthy meals for her busy family. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Rasa Troup A registered and licensed dietitian, Rasa Troup has been working with Women’s Track and Field and Cross Country teams at the University of Minnesota for more than decade. In addition, Rasa is a ...
Feb 08, 2018•37 min
Carrie interviews former Green Bay Packer and the President of Bolder Options, Darrell Thompson! Darrell discusses the mission of the Bolder Options mentoring program and their emphasis on fitness, raising 4 athletic kids, and the 2018 Super Bowl. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Darrell Thompson Now entering his 23rd year with Bolder Options, Darrell has become very well known in Minnesota’s youth development circles. Originally funded by the Minneapolis Jaycees, Bold...
Feb 01, 2018•36 min
Carrie goes for a run with elite runner and cancer survivor Gabe Grunewald! Gabe gives listeners an update on her cancer treatment and future racing goals. She also talks about coaching HGTV Fixer Upper 's Chip Gaines in his first marathon and her upcoming Brave Like Gabe 5k race. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com . Gabriele Grunewald Gabriele Grunewald (née Anderson) is a professional American middle-distance runner and lifelong Minnesotan, born and raised in Perham, MN....
Jan 25, 2018•47 min
