236: Larra Overton - What Makes You Good Is All The Prep Behind The Scenes

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236: Larra Overton - What Makes You Good Is All The Prep Behind The Scenes

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Aug 5, 2021

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Carrie chats with Emmy award-winning producer and sports reporter Larra Overton! They discuss her history running at Indiana University, what it’s like to run every day for nearly two years, what it takes to put on a broadcast of a track event, being the first female to do in-stadium PA announcing at the Olympic Track and Field Trials, and so much more!

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Aug 5, 2021

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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.

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117: Betsy Saina - Hard Work Will Pay Off: Carrie interviews one of the world's best marathoners right now: Betsy Saina! They discuss how failing to finish in her first two marathons led her to success in her next two (including a big win at the 2018 Paris Marathon), as well as how she plans... by C Tolle Run
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119: Jordan Hasay - Small Wins: Carrie welcomes Jordan Hasay, America's second fastest marathoner, back to the show! They discuss Jordan’s recent Boston Marathon performance, coming back from a heel injury that took her out of the sport for 18 months, and her goals of setting an... by C Tolle Run
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6: Kirk DeWindt - Got To Be Stronger: 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... by C Tolle Run
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24: Chad Salmela - Learn From Running: 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... by C Tolle Run
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30: Besty Hodges - Start From Where You Are: 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... by C Tolle Run
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48: Michelle Lilienthal - Going Out Slow, Finishing Hard: 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... by C Tolle Run
39 min listen
87: Amy Cragg - It Is Just a Moment: Carrie interviews two-time Olympian Amy Cragg! Amy discusses training at altitude, running high mileage, how she fills her free time, and her training for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Show notes for this episode can be found at . Amy Cragg... by C Tolle Run
33 min listen
58: Molly Seidel - There's Always Another Race: 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... by C Tolle Run
38 min listen
110: Ajeé Wilson - Having that Connection: Carrie interviews America's fastest 800m runner and 2016 Olympian Ajeé Wilson! They discuss what it was like to go professional at such a young age, her mindset behind setting her American records, and how she never takes an ugly race pic. Show notes... by C Tolle Run
40 min listen
105: Meb Keflezighi - Make Sure You Smile at the End: Carrie welcomes Meb back to the show! They discuss Meb's upcoming book called "26 Marathons," life after retiring from professional running, and his thoughts on Eliud Kipchoge's attempts to break the 2 hour marathon time. Show notes for this episode... by C Tolle Run
39 min listen
93: Shannon Rowbury - Imagining More: Carrie chats with Shannon Rowbury, one of the most decorated middle distance runners in US history. They discuss Shannon's new baby Sienna, her comeback, the power of women, and her famous pink lipstick! Show notes for this episode can be found at .... by C Tolle Run
44 min listen
114: Becky Wade Firth - Run the World: Carrie chats with Becky Wade Firth! They talk about the journey behind her book "Run the World," her training for the upcoming Boston Marathon, and how she is trying to listen to her (not so willing) body during training weeks of 110 miles. Show notes... by C Tolle Run
41 min listen
103: Emma Bates - Run Hard, Have Fun!: Carrie connects with 12x All-American Emma Bates! Besides bringing out her Minnesota accent, Emma discusses her professional running career, being coached by her fiancée, and what it is like to live in a solar off-grid house. Show notes for this... by C Tolle Run
48 min listen
100: Rylee McDermott - Going Full Force: Carrie hangs out with Mr. Man Bun Run himself - Rylee McDermott! In addition to getting to know all of Rylee's favorite things, Carrie remembers a long-forgotten(?) country superstar from the 90s, and Rylee discovers a fondness for Minnesota that he... by C Tolle Run
40 min listen
122: Roberta Groner - Aim for the Moon: Carrie chats with Roberta Groner, a mother of three who ran a 2:29 marathon at the age of 41! They talk about Roberta's amazing story, how she's able to balance her career as a nurse with her passion for running, and her goal of going after the... by C Tolle Run
37 min listen
104: Sage Steele - The Most Beautiful Sport: Carrie chats with ESPN SportCenter's Sage Steele! They chat about Sage's high profile and stress-filled job, how she maintains her workout regimen, and how she uses social media to connect with her friends and family (as well as keep her kids humble).... by C Tolle Run
58 min listen
94: Allie Kieffer - Building Blocks of Me: Carrie welcomes Allie Kieffer back to the show! They discuss her goals and expectations for this weekend's TCS New York City Marathon as well as her recent move back out to Boulder, CO. by C Tolle Run
34 min listen
52: Courtney Dauwalter - Lit the Fire: 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... by C Tolle Run
38 min listen
121: Jim Walmsley - Cause a Stir: Carrie interviews ultramarathoner and world record holder Jim Walmsley! They chat about the mindset, pain, and pleasure that surrounds ultrarunning, as well as his recent world record run in the 50 Mile at the Hoka One One Project Carbon X event two... by C Tolle Run
50 min listen
90: Gwen Jorgensen - Show Up: Carrie catches up with 2016 Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen! They talk about Gwen's family (and her husband Pat's wild adventures on the bike and in the kitchen), running hundreds of miles a week while staying healthy, and her fun YouTube... by C Tolle Run
36 min listen
138: Carey Pinkowski - Celebration of Humanity: Carrie chats with Carey Pinkowski, the Executive Director of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! They chat about the historic race, how he designed the course, and some of his favorite stories about his nearly 30 year tenure at the helm of the race. by C Tolle Run
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55: Darrell Thompson - All It Takes Is All You've Got: 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.... by C Tolle Run
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107: Malindi Elmore - Patience and Consistency: Carrie catches up with Canadian Olympian Malindi Elmore! They discuss her debut marathon in the 2019 Houston Marathon (where she ran 2:32!) and how she trains for long endurance races while raising two young children. Show notes for this episode can... by C Tolle Run
43 min listen
106: Ali Feller - Positive Splits for Positive People: Carrie chats with writer and podcaster Ali Feller! They discuss life in a small town, Crohn's disease, and everything and anything that happens with parenthood. Show notes for this episode can be found at . by C Tolle Run
53 min listen
109: Emily Infeld - What the HECK: Carrie catches up with 2016 Olympian Emily Infeld! They discuss her recent injury and surgery, the rollercoaster ride of doctors and therapists, her cross training habits, and much more. Show notes for this episode can be found at . by C Tolle Run
60 min listen
101: Cory McGee - Hard Work is the Key: Carrie chats with professional runner Cory McGee! They recall their first encounter at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games (where Cory's dad was working with the FBI), what it's like to win 22 state championships in high school, and what Cory is doing to... by C Tolle Run
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108: Julia Lucas - Embracing the Wild Side of Running: In our "Where Are They Now?" series, Carrie connects with Julia Lucas! They discuss what happened at the 2012 Olympic Trials (and what she's learned from it), her recovery from running into a burning building to help others, and her latest adventure... by C Tolle Run
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118: Emily Sisson - Enjoy It!: Carrie chats with elite runner Emily Sisson! They discuss her transition into the marathon, her decision to move to Arizona to train with Molly Huddle, and her performance at the Stanford Invite. Show notes for this episode can be found at . by C Tolle Run
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102: Kelly Herron - Your Body Cannot Go Where Your Mind Has Not Been: Carrie welcomes Kelly Herron back to the show! Kelly was the subject of a horrific attack more than a year ago and has gone on to be an inspiration to women all over the world. In this episode, they talk about her recent 40 minute PR in the Honolulu... by C Tolle Run
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112: Scott Fauble - One Day at a Time: Carrie connects with elite runner Scott Fauble! They talk Scott's recent hot streak, his training for the Boston Marathon, his new book titled "Inside A Marathon", and how it feels to be the Burrito Cowboy. Show notes for this episode can be found at . by C Tolle Run
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382: Susan Ejore - It’s Been a Blessing: Carrie chats with Susan Ejore! The Under Armour professional runner been on fire lately, setting the Kenyan National Indoor Mile record this season when she ran 4:20, and just a few days ago she ran 3:58 for the 1500. She’s currently getting ready... by C Tolle Run
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368: Minnesota Distance Elite - It's All About The Process: Carrie recaps the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials with Minnesota Distance Elite in front of a live audience! Coach Chris Lindstrom, Breanna Suracki, Joel Richow, Kevin Lewis, JP Trojan, Annie Frisbie, and third place finisher Dakotah Lindwurm all share... by C Tolle Run
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367: Kylie Mantz and Ashley Young - WE Have Always Believed: Carrie chats with Kylie Mantz and Ashley Young, the spouses of Connor Mantz and Clayton Young (who went 1 and 2 at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials)! They talk about life after the race, the toll that training takes on an athlete’s support... by C Tolle Run
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