Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Episode 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. Also listen to the NCAA Championships recap and the top-performing North Dakota natives at the championships.

Episode 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, top-performing North Dakota natives, and who is heading to NCAAs. UND head coach Jim Vahrenkamp joins the show and gives his indoor recap, and Alex Talley hops in on the fun and breaks down his first Big 10 Championships meet & his preview to the NCAA Championships. All this and more on Episod3 47!

Episode 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 Korbelik to detail the NSIC Championships and Stevie Keller to break down the Summit League Championships. Both coaches highlight athletes to watch and what it's going to take to bring home the hardware.

Episode 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 in back-to-back days. It doesn't seem that crazy until you realize they are 1,203 miles apart! Guest host Nate Peterson and Ryan break this down along with the newly released ND high school state meet schedule and more!

Episode 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. University of Jamestown Dual, and even a look at the races and events that have already taken place this weekend. Throw in some great stories and this is an episode you'll want to listen to!

Episode 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 North Dakota natives and North Dakota's colleges & universities. Plus an interview with Jacob Rodin on his recent 800m NDSU school record.

LEGENDS 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 North Dakota State University. Heather shares her experiences of being the one to beat in high school & having that so-called “target” on your back, transitioning to the multi and learning new events, and the laser-like focus that she competed with, which her coach called the “Zander-Zone." These stories and so many more on LEGENDS Ep. 3.

LEGENDS 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 country teams to 54 conference titles while coaching numerous All-Americans and national champions in the process. Hear Lars' tales, favorite coaching stories, and what really makes a true legend.