315: Nia Akins – Float in the River (Not Fight It)

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315: Nia Akins – Float in the River (Not Fight It)

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Feb 23, 2023

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Carrie chats with USATF 800m Indoor Champion Nia Akins! They break down each lap of her race (including the amazing inside pass that she made to break the tape), life lessons in running, moving across the country (multiple times!) to pursue her dreams, her passion for nursing, her musical talents, and so much more!

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Feb 23, 2023

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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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
41 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
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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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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116: Krista DuChene - The Element of Surprise: Carrie chats with Canadian Olympian Krista DuChene! They talk about her incredible 3rd place finish at the 2018 Boston Marathon, her transition from hockey to running, and how she still loves the process of getting to the start line after 17 years of... 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
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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
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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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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
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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
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
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
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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113: Anthony Famiglietti - Get Out of Your Own Way: In our "Where Are They Now?" series, Carrie connects with Anthony Famiglietti! They talk about his current running adventures, balancing training with his work as a coach and business owner, and some heartbreaking (and inspirational) life-changing... by C Tolle Run
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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
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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
56 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
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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
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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
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129: Trevor and Angie Spencer - People in Your Corner!: Carrie teams up with Trevor and Angie Spencer from Marathon Training Academy for a co-podcast! They discuss their pregnancies, how to deal with life stress, some fun stories about Gabe Grunewald, and much more! 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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315: Nia Akins – Float in the River (Not Fight It)

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