Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Episode 74: Drake Relays Recap, Howard Wood Relays Preview 2023

As we reach the final weekend of the regular season for the NCAA, it's our civic duty to recap and preview two of the Midwest's biggest track meets. Ryan breaks down some of the top performances he witnessed at the Drake Relay while Cam speaks on some of the elite event fields assembled for the Howard Wood Relays.

Episode 73: 2023 Midseason Update

Our first episode in a while! Cam and Ryan get back behind the mics to update you on the outdoor season thus far. Cam provides an update on his cancer journey, we briefly touch the high school season, then highlight some of the top performers from the past weekend. We're excited to be back and hope you enjoy this episode!

Episode 72: Austin Miller of Tinman Elite on Breaking 4 Minutes, Betting on Yourself, and His Goals in the Sport

Austin Miller might just be the best distance runner you’ve never heard of. Just a few weeks ago, the Sioux Falls native joined the list of American sub-4 milers, running 3:57.9 at the Boston Terrier Classic to break the four minute barrier for the first time. Austin, who was a multiple time All American at Augustana and now runs professionally for Tinman Elite, has his sights set on running fast and achieving big goals. Austin’s story is a testament of why to always bet on yourself, and you’ll get to hear how he’s doing that each day on the professional scene.

Episode 71: Kori Nagel on Being Ranked #1 in the NAIA and Her Transition to Dickinson State University

Kori Nagel joins the podcast amid her strong start to the 2023 indoor campaign. The Dickinson State thrower tossed the shot put 13.88 meters (45’6.5”) back in December, setting the Dickinson State school record and climbing up to #1 in the nation in NAIA. The crazy part? She now owns school records at multiple North Dakota universities. Nagel transferred from Minot State, where she owns the weight throw and discus records, to Dickinson State prior to this season. In our interview, she shares about her rise from small-town North Dakota recruit to All-American and how she’s adjusted to a new university.

Episode 70: Brandon Lewis on Chasing Greatness in the Long Jump at NDSU

Brandon Lewis is one of the best long jumpers in North Dakota history with a PR of 7.77 (25'6"), but his story is far from over. Taking advantage of his sixth year of eligibility thanks to COVID, Brandon is ready to accomplish the remainder of his goals at NDSU. On this episode, we discuss his development in the long jump, what it’s going to take to earn the outdoor school record, and the best long jump pits he’s ever jumped in.

Episode 69: Cailee Peterson

It took us all of 2022 to get her on the podcast, but we finally interviewed distance phenom Cailee Peterson! From her humble beginnings in Mayville, ND, Cailee has exploded onto the scene as one of the top distance runners in North Dakota state history. After a grad transfer to Minnesota-Duluth for her 6^th year of eligibility, she continues to write her story. We covered how she started, her favorite memories and races at SDSU, and what she looks to accomplish at Duluth.

Episode 68: 2022 ND Cross Country Season Wrap Up

All good things must come to an end, and the 2022 cross country season is no different. To wrap up it up, we each chose our 3 Stars for the 2022 season. A star could be an athlete, a team, a storyline, or anything else significant and impressive that occurred during the season. We had a lot of fun playing the game, and we want you to play along, too! Share in the comments who your three stars of the cross country season are! Choose your first, second, and third stars, with the first star being your top performer, third star your third-best. Bonus: share your three stars in a 5-star review on Apple Podcast or Spotify!

Episode 67: Jaelyn Ogel - North Dakota Individual Champs Interview Pt. 2

After a near flawless 2022 season, Jaelyn Ogle won the Class A Girls’ XC Championship meet on October 22^nd in dominating fashion. Today the Watford City senior committed to Mississippi State University to run collegiately with her older sister, Hayley. Last week Jaelyn hopped on the podcast to share what it took to win her first state title, how she bounced back from a tough WDA meet right before the state meet, and how she’ll spend her winter preparing for track season. If you enjoyed this episode, go back and listen to Pt. 1 of our Individual State Champs episode with our other ND cross country individual champions!