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Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 61: 2022 Collegiate North Dakota XC Preview
With the collegiate cross country season now underway, we wanted to record a preview episode for North Dakota’s eight colleges and universities with cross…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 60: 2022 North Dakota XC Season Preview
It’s that time of the year again! The North Dakota high school cross country season kicked off just a couple of weeks ago, and today is the first day of the…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 59: The Border Battle - XC’s Newest Mega Meet
After 50 years, the nation’s largest cross country meet, the Milaca Mega Meet, has come to an end. Enter The Border Battle, a new cross country meet hosted in…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 58: Shelby Frank
Shelby Frank is establishing herself as one of the best throwers in North Dakota history, and she's only a sophomore. In a monster season in which she set the…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 57: Carter Elde
In our second State Meet Spotlight, Ryan and Cam sit down with Grand Forks Central's Carter Elde. Elde, who won both the 110H and 300H, shares about what it…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 56: State Champ Spotlight - Ian Busche
Over the next few weeks, Cam and I will be interviewing some of our state champions to get a behind-the-scenes look into what it takes to win a state title. We…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 55: 2022 State Meet Recap
The 2022 North Dakota State Track & Field Meet will be one to remember! In its first year as a three day meet, the state meet watched 4 overall records and 2…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 54: 2022 ND State Meet Preview
The 2022 State Meet is here! Cam & Ryan break down the state meet, including each gender and each class. They'll also inform you on which athletes to watch…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 53: Hannah Arason & the NCAA DII Nationals
Hannah Arason heads into this weekend's NCAA Division II Championships ranked 6th in the heptathlon. Arason, who won the heptathlon at the NSIC Championships…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpiosde 52: Cody Roder & Guest Host Landon Jochim
Cody Roder had himself a weekend at the Summit League Championships! The senior placed third in the 400 meter dash in a new NDSU school record time of 46.22…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 51: Drake Relays & Howard Wood Dakota Relays Recap
With some of the season's most prestigious meets taking place back-to-back weekends, you are due for an update! Ryan provides an inside scoop of the Drake…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 50: Brady Yoder
Brady Yoder is only the third high schooler in North Dakota history to go sub-9 minutes in the 3200m. Now he's found his way onto all-time fastest mile list…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 49: Matt Bye ”the Multi” and the D1 to D3 Jump
Matt Bye thought his track career was over when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Upon graduation from Concordia College, he enrolled in grad school at the…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 48: NCAA Triple Jump Champion D’Andra Morris & NCAA Championships Recap
D'Andra Morris doesn't do anything small. From big jumps to bigger dreams, listen to D'Andra share her story and what she has left to accomplish in the sport…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 47: Coach Jim Vahrenkamp, Alex Talley, & Indoor Conference Recap
Everything that you need to know about conference championships in one episode! Listen to Ryan give a run-down of the NSIC and Summit League Championships…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 46: NSIC & Summit League Conference Preview with Cale Korbelik & Stevie Keller
It's conference week! That means we're bringing you an inside scoop from North Dakota universities competing this weekend. We chat with U-Mary head coach Cale…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 45: Summit League/US Indoors Double?! Plus ND High School State Meet Schedule and More
Three UND women's weight throwers will be pulling off an unprecedented double by competing at the Summit League Championships and the US Indoor Championships…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 44: Mid February Report - Bison Open, VCSU/UJ Dual, & More!
If you love track and field as much as we do, the last couple of weeks have been awesome! We get you caught up on NDSU's Bison Open, the Valley City State vs…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 43: Jacob Rodin & the January Recap
North Dakota athletes and teams have been tearing it up this indoor season. On this episode, Cam & Ryan break down some of the most notable performances from…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastLEGENDS Episode 3: Heather (Zander) Barry
Heather (Zander) Barry is a legend of North Dakota track and field. She won 10 North Dakota state high school titles before going on to a decorated career at…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastLEGENDS Episode 2: Don Larson
On the second episode of LEGENDS, Cam & Ryan catch up, reminisce, and laugh with their college coach, Don Larson. Larson guided his NDSU men's track and cross…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastLEGENDS Episode 1: Corey Ihmels
On the premiere of LEGENDS, Cam & Ryan sit down with North Dakota all-time great Corey Ihmels. Currently the head coach of Boise State's track and field &…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 39: Season 3 Finale
All good things must come to an end, and Season 3 of the Prairie Track and Field podcast is no different. Listen to Cam & Ryan wrap up the 2021 cross country…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 38: Brynn Hanson + Conference Recaps & Previews
We promised to get Class B girl's cross country champion Brynn Hanson on the podcast and we delivered. Cam & Ryan sit down with the 8th-grader from Des…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 37: XC Individual State Champions
Imagine winning an individual state title and celebrating by drinking a DIET root beer! That's exactly what West Fargo Sheyenne's Aiden Johnson did, but did…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 36: North Dakota XC State Meet Preview
It's our favorite time of the year: championship season! Listen to Cam, Ryan, and guest host Nate Peterson break down all four championship races, predict…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 35: ND High School Conference/Region Recap
The post-season is what every athlete lives for, and it's finally back! Three of North Dakota's four region meets took place this past weekend, and each of…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 34: Griak, Tie-Breakers, and Hemoglobin
Thank goodness for the last minute, without it we would never get anything done. Last weekend was BIG for North Dakota cross country for both good and bad…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 33: Andrew Raske - All Roads Lead to Jamestown
The "biggest small town in North Dakota." That beauty of a quote is from new University of Jamestown head track and field coach Andrew Raske. Cam & Ryan got a…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 32: Ida Narbuvoll
Norway's Ida Narbuvoll has a resume you should memorize. Two NCAA titles and the NCAA Divison II 5K record. Add last weekend's Norwegian 10K national title and…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 31: New UND Coach Jim Vahrenkamp & Cross Country One Month Review
On the same day UND announced Jim Vahrenkamp as the new head track & field and cross country coach, we were able to sit down with Coach Vahrenkamp and pick his…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 30: Cam Races Tracksmith Twilight 5000
Cam & Ryan still love to compete, so when Tracksmith announced their Twilight 5000 series in Minneapolis, Cam jumped at the opportunity. Follow Cam's adventure…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 29: What‘s Happening at UND?
Coaching changes aren't uncommon in track and field! But what's really uncommon is an entire staff leaving! The University of North Dakota finds itself in a…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastBonus Episode: Celebrity Olympic Trials Picks!
Cam & Ryan assembled the biggest cast of track nerds we could find into this very entertaining episode. Devin Monson (Director of Track & Field at Hamline)…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 26: Olympic Trials Preview
Thought Season 2 was over? You've been mistaken! Ryan sits down with 5 athletes who will be competing in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Listen to…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 26: 3 Day State Track Meet?!
One final hurrah for Season 2! Cam & Ryan talk about their most recent meets in Grand Forks and Dallas, NDSU athletes competing at NCAAs, and schedule changes…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 25: State Meet Recap
To recap what may have been the most exciting state meet in North Dakota history, Cam & Ryan sit down to discuss, share, and celebrate two exciting days at the…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 24: North Dakota State Meet Preview
As the state meet starts tomorrow, listen to Cam, Ryan, and guest host Nate Peterson break down who to watch, events you can't miss, and who serves the best…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 23: Decathlons, Conference, & the See Dick Run Mile Extravaganza
It shouldn't be a surprise that Cam & Ryan are friends in real life. When friends don't talk for a while, they need a good chance to catch up. On Episode 23…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 22: Mike Backes
"Your state record holder in the triple jump is Mike Backes of Red River set back in 1998." If you've attended a state track meet in recent years, we're sure…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 21: Mike Herauf
Our first vaulter! Mike Herauf, a former Dickinson High standout, currently competes at the University of Minnesota. On this episode, Mike shares stories of…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 20: Alyssa Olin
If you've ever driven on North Dakota's "Enchanted Highway," you've probably been pretty close to the town of Mott. Besides being the Pheasant Capital of North…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 19: Carter Buelow & the NAIA
"Do more of what makes you happy." If you've never met Carter Buelow, the first thing you need to know is that he's living proof of this quote. After a…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 18: April‘s State of the State Address
Track is back. They boys are back and, boy, are they ready to talk about track being back. In this episode, Cam & Ryan talk about the best marks seen thus far…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 17: Devin Monson
"The best North Dakota runner you've never heard of." That's the title we've given to Devin Monson. A state champion in the 3200 meter at Thompson, Devin…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 16: North Dakota High School Track Preview
With Ryan taking the week off, Cam recruits guest host Nate Peterson to talk all things North Dakota high school track & field. But don't just take their word…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 15: Alex Talley
"The best, all-around thrower in the nation." That title belongs to North Dakota State University's Alex Talley. Coming off first-team All-American finishes in…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 14: Laura Roesler
Ryan and Andrew Carlson, head cross country coach at North Dakota State, interview the best athlete the state of North Dakota has ever produced. Laura Roesler…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 13: Mark Del Monaco & Conference Recaps
Hosts Cam & Ryan sit down with Coach Mark Del Monaco, head track and field coach at Minot State University. From building the program to conference recaps…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 12: Stevie Keller & Conference Previews
It's conference week, baby! In what's one of the most exciting weeks of the season, Cam & Ryan catch up with North Dakota State University's Stevie Keller…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 11: Myron Loberg
The first coach on the show, Myron Loberg brings his unique coaching perspective spanning seven decades to the podcast. Hosts Cam & Ryan ask Myron questions…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 10: & Picky Bars Review
Over a cup of coffee at Cam's apartment, the guys record an episode recapping their performances at the Bison Open and address a question that they've heard…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 9: ND All-Time Mixed 4x4, Race Recaps, and More
Imagine the men's and women's state record holders on the SAME relay team. During Episode 9, Ryan and Cam draft their Mixed 4x4 relay squads from among North…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 8: Madeline Strandemo
Hong Kong, Doha, Taiwan, Fargo. One of those doesn't seem to belong, but Madeline Strandemo has called each of those places home. While her path to…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastSeason 2 Premiere: Episode 7 - Becki Wells
Now that everything's on the internet, you can find just about everything about anyone. Not Becki Wells, however. In the Season 2 premiere of the Prairie Track…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastSeason 1 Finale: 2020 Recap Episode
As 2020 comes to a close and we ring in a New Year, Ryan & Cam share some of their favorite moments from Season 1. The guys also recap North Dakota track &…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 6: Morgan Milbrath
In perhaps their funniest interview yet, Cam & Ryan interview All-American sprinter Morgan Milbrath of Minot, North Dakota. Morgan shares what it took for her…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 5: Race Recap with Lexi Zeis
Ryan and Cam interview Bismarck native and pro runner Lexi Zeis about her recent 10K PB at The Track Meet hosted by Sound Running. The guys also introduce a…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 4: Riley Dolezal
The guys chat with Riley Dolezal, a North Dakota native and 3-time world championships team member in the javelin. Riley's career has taken him to every corner…
Prairie Track & Field PodcastEpisode 3: Recruiting & Shout Outs
Cam & Ryan share their own recruiting experiences, give shout outs to recently signed North Dakota preps, and remind their listeners to always bet on…