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C Tolle Run
Get After It with Olympian Carrie Tollefson! Each week, Carrie and a different celebrity guest discuss running, fitness, and how to live a healthy, balanced life as a runner.
Episodes
- C Tolle Run
465: Weini Kelati - New York Is My Good Luck Charm
As the New York City Marathon approaches, Carrie sits down with Weini Kelati ahead of her highly anticipated marathon debut! The Nike professional runner…
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464: Cailie Hughes - Enjoy the Milestones
Minnesota Distance Elite's Cailie Hughes has made her mark on the shorter distances, competing in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at USA Nationals, where she…
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463: Dakotah Popehn - I Want To Run As Fast As I Can
Olympian and Minnesota native Dakotah Popehn just had a great day at the Chicago Marathon where she crossed the finish line with a new PR (2:24:00) and…
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462: Adrian Wildschutt - A Change of Pace
Over the last few years, HOKA NAZ Elite athlete Adrian Wildschutt has established himself as one of the best distance runners in the world. The South African…
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461: Elena Hayday - I Am Ready
It’s been a fantastic year for newly signed Puma runner Elena Hayday and with the Chicago Marathon on the horizon, she’s hitting her stride at exactly the…
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460: Rachael Rudel - I'm Proud of My Journey
Rachael Rudel is having one heck of a season! Fresh off her first national title at the USATF 20K Championships, Rachael has earned the opportunity to…
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459: Jemma Reekie and Marco Langon - New Balance 5th Avenue Mile Champions
Fresh off the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, Carrie and her friend Ali Feller of the Ali on the Run Podcast take over a special edition of the Set the Pace…
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458: Dimity McDowell - The 27th Mile
Dimity McDowell has done it all. She's been a sports journalist, co-authored three books including her newest release "The 27th Mile", and co-founded Another…
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457: Stephen Biebelhausen - It's Been Wild
You've probably seen the viral video of a father pushing his daughter to a world-record mile. That father is Stephen Biebelhausen, and this week, he's joining…
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457: Stephen Biebelhausen - It's Been Wild
You've probably seen the viral video of a father pushing his daughter to a world-record mile. That father is Stephen Biebelhausen, and this week, he's joining…
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456: Craig Engels - Go Your Own Way
Craig Engels is no stranger to the C Tolle Run podcast, and if you've listened before, you already know he's never short on stories. Last time Craig joined…
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455 - Sydney Vaught: This is Everything We Worked For
Sydney Vaught is one of the newest names on the professional running scene, but after winning the 2026 USATF 10,000m Championship, she's quickly becoming an…
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454: Jessica Kain - Anything Can Happen
Jessica Kain is a professional 1500-meter runner, fitness model, and coach from Santa Cruz, California, who is quickly making a name for herself in the running…
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453: Emily Mackay - I Feel So Free This Season
Emily Mackay is one of those athletes you can't help but cheer for. Steady, consistent, and incredibly talented, 2026 has been the biggest year of her career!…
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452 - Elise Cranny - Listening To My Body
Elise Cranny is one of the most versatile runners in American history. A two-time Olympian, Nike professional athlete, American record holder, and four-time…
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451: David Roche - Coaching is the Ultimate Honor
David Roche is one of the most recognizable names in the ultramarathon world. While he continues to run and compete himself, David has recently expanded his…
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450: Emily Abbate - I Love This Chapter of My Life
Emily Abbate is someone who truly does it all. She's the host of the Hurdle podcast, a sought-after speaker, storyteller, world traveler, and fitness…
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449: Elyse Kopecky - I Felt Stronger, Happier, and Healthier
You may know Elyse Kopecky as the three-time New York Times bestselling author of the Run Fast. Eat Slow. cookbook series, but her impact extends far beyond…
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448: Gloria Jansen - Goals Keep Me Going
Gloria Jansen has been a fixture in the Minnesota running community for decades, building a remarkable resume that continues to grow. A 27-time USATF Minnesota…
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447: Acer Iverson - I’m Having Fun Competing
Fresh off an impressive victory at the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon in Minnesota Acer Iverson is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young names in…
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446: Kassie Parker - Giving It My All
Crown Running professional athlete Kassie Parker is having a breakthrough season. Fresh off her victory at the USATF 4-Mile Championships and her first USATF…
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445 - Emily Venters: I Just Feel Happy
Emily Venters hasn't always had it easy. A childhood cancer survivor who has navigated the highs and lows of elite competition while managing race anxiety, she…
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444: Klara Lukan - I Love Challenges
If you don't know the name Klara Lukan yet, now is the time to learn it. The Slovenian standout is a professional runner for Puma, a two-time Olympian in the…
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443: Mercy Chelangat: I’m So Fired Up
Mercy Chelangat may be relatively new to the marathon, but she’s already making a major impact on the world stage. In just her latest breakthrough performance…
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442: Drew Hunter: I Wake Up Excited Every Day
Drew Hunter is no stranger to C Tolle Run, but this time he joins the show with some new hardware. Fresh off winning the USATF Road 5K Championship and…
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441: Eden Rainbow-Cooper - This Is My Chance
Eden Rainbow-Cooper has built a career defined by resilience, speed, and ambition. Introduced to Wheelchair Racing in 2012, Eden quickly found her success…
C Tolle Run440: Gracie Hyde - I Belong Here
You may not know Gracie Hyde yet, but that’s about to change. A rising star in professional distance running, Gracie competes for Puma and trains with Team…
C Tolle Run439: Addy Wiley - I'm Living My Dream
Addy Wiley is a fighter in every sense of the word. After overcoming childhood cancer, she found her strength in running, turning it into a superpower that’s…
C Tolle Run438: Emma Grace Hurley - Not Afraid to Go to the Front
Fresh off her first national title at the USATF Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Championship, Emma Grace Hurley joins Carrie Tollefson to break down a career-defining…
C Tolle Run437: Ashley Paulson - Do Something That Scares You Every Day
Ashley Paulson is a professional triathlete, marathoner, and ultrarunner known for taking on some of the toughest races in the world including becoming a…
C Tolle Run436: Dom Scott - Your 1% Is Your 100%
Dom Scott is one of South Africa’s all-time great distance runners: an Olympian, National Champion, professional athlete, coach, one of the kindest people…
C Tolle Run435: Randi Zuckerberg - There Is Beauty In Doing Hard Things
Randi Zuckerberg may have a recognizable last name, but her story is entirely her own. A wife, mother, entrepreneur, radio host, and ultramarathoner, Randi has…
C Tolle Run434: Zouhair Talbi - I'm 100% Focused
Moroccan-born Zouhair Talbi is a father, husband, and one of the fastest marathoners in the United States. Now an American citizen, Zouhair currently ranks as…
C Tolle Run433: The 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Winners
Every March, New York City buzzes with energy for both St. Patrick's Day and the iconic United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. With more than 30,000 runners racing…
C Tolle Run432: Jordan (Hasay) Hogan - I Still Like Pushing Myself
Jordan (Hasay) Hogan has been a household name in the running world since she burst onto the scene as a teenage phenom, winning at nearly every level and…
C Tolle Run431: Julia Paternain - Putting Uruguay on the Map
Born in Mexico to Uruguayan parents and raised in the UK, Julia Paternain’s journey to the international stage is anything but ordinary. With deep family roots…
C Tolle Run430: Charles Hicks - Go For What You Love Most
At just 24 years old, Charles Hicks is already building an impressive résumé. The professional Nike athlete recently placed 7th at the TCS New York City…
C Tolle Run429: Jillian Tholen & Alex Larson - Have Fun with Your Food
We hope you're hungry for a conversation about nutrients! Today we’re joined by experts Jillian Tholen and Alex Larson to break down what athletes actually…
C Tolle Run428: Cole Hocker - I Can Win The Biggest Race On the Biggest Day
You may recognize Cole Hocker from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where he captured gold in the men’s 1500 meters and set a new Olympic record. He is also the…
C Tolle Run427: Roisin Willis - It’s Just You and the Track
Newly crowned American indoor record holder in the 800m, and the first woman ever to break 1:58 indoors, Roisin Willis joins C Tolle Run this week! Roisin is…
C Tolle Run426: Dot McMahan - Longevity Makes Me Different
Dot McMahan returns to C Tolle Run after hitting a huge milestone! At 49 years old, Dot has just qualified for her sixth Olympic Marathon Trials. In a sport…
C Tolle Run425: Calli Hauger-Thackery - You Can't Expect It To Be Easy
Calli Hauger-Thackery is a 2024 Olympian, 2024 European Half Marathon bronze medalist, and the second-fastest British female marathoner of all time. She joins…
C Tolle Run424: Jess Hull - Go One Better
This week we welcome Australian standout Jess Hull, fresh off running a key leg in the gold medal winning 4x2K mixed relay at the World Cross Country…
C Tolle Run423: Parker Wolfe - I Can Compete With the Best
Parker Wolfe may be new to C Tolle Run, but he's no stranger to elite running. As an NCAA Champion at the University of North Carolina and now a USATF…
C Tolle Run422: Shannon Rowbury and Jessica Dorrington - Strong as a Mother
Shannon Rowbury, a 3x Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist, is no stranger to C Tolle Run. This time, she’s back with a brand-new accomplishment on her résumé…
C Tolle Run421: Gracie Morris - If I Fight The Doubt, I'm There
Meet Gracie Morris: A Puma professional runner, TCU track legend, and brand-new National Champion. During her collegiate career at Texas Christian University…
C Tolle Run420: Sara Hall - For The Love of the Grind
Sara Hall is the definition of a mother-runner. She’s the only athlete to snag 10 U.S. Championship titles across distances from the mile all the way to the…
C Tolle Run419: Keira D'Amato - Don't Call It a Comeback
Keira D’Amato is back on C Tolle Run and we couldn’t be more excited! You know her as a pro runner, mom, motivational speaker, race analyst, and even a real…
C Tolle Run418: Minnesota Distance Elite - Building Strength for 2026
Minnesota Distance Elite holds a special place in C Tolle Run’s heart, so we’re thrilled to bring you this live show recorded at Summit Brewing in Saint Paul…
C Tolle Run417: Annie Rodenfels - I Never Count Myself Out
3x U.S. Champion Annie Rodenfels returns to C Tolle Run fresh off her third victory at the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K presented by NYRR! Annie takes us…
C Tolle Run416: Amanda Vestri - Built For The Marathon
It’s a week of debuts for Brooks professional runner and USATF National Champion Amanda Vestri! She just made her marathon debut at the TCS New York City…
C Tolle Run415: Biya Simbassa - When Things Get Hard… Believe
Just ahead of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, elite runner Biya Simbassa returns to C Tolle Run to catch up on life, training, and racing. Biya is coming…
C Tolle Run414: Kelly McLay - 100 Marathons and Counting
Kelly McLay is a mom, wife, marathoner, author, keynote speaker, traveler, and founder of Fitness International Travel. Carrie met Kelly just after she…
C Tolle Run413: Conner Mantz and Natosha Rogers - Breaking Records at the Chicago Marathon
Fresh off the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Carrie sits down with two standout American runners who turned heads with their incredible performances. Conner…
C Tolle Run412: Courtney Dauwalter - The Queen of the Trail Comes to the Road
This special episode was recorded live in front of an amazing audience during the 2025 Twin Cities Marathon weekend, and our guest needs no introduction! The…
C Tolle Run411: Andrew Harley - Choosing Carrie to Host the RunDot Podcast
Exciting news! I’m partnering with RunDot to launch the brand-new RunDot Podcast! In this launch episode, I sit down with my producer, Andrew Harley to talk…
C Tolle Run410: Pete & Zika Rea - The Impact of ZAP Endurance
Founded in 2001 as a non-profit training center, ZAP Endurance became a cornerstone in the running community, helping everyone from recreational runners…
C Tolle Run409: Jenny & Jason Simpson - Blissfully Happy Going Into the Unknown
Olympian Jenny Simpson returns to the C Tolle Run Podcast! This time she is joined by her husband, Jason Simpson, a fellow competitive runner. Following…
C Tolle Run408: John & Ginger Tollefson: Love, Grit, and Getting After It
C Tolle Run is back and what better way to kick things off than with the people who know Carrie Tollefson best: her parents, John and Ginger Tollefson. In this…
C Tolle Run407: Jenny Simpson - Inexplicable Magical Moments
Carrie chats with the legendary Jenny Simpson! The Olympian, World Championship medalist, and 11-time US champion reflects on her incredible journey through…