Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Episode 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 Lacs-Burlington to chat about being a state champion, how she's transitioning to hockey season, and what her future running goals are. Plus we recap NSIC & Summit League conference meets, give a few shoutouts to other North Dakota natives, and look ahead to the NSAA and GPAC conference meets.

Episode 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 Eleni Lovgren and Williston's celebration top that? And does anyone have a better off-season training regimen than Class B champ Ian Busche? Those answers and so many more on Episode 37 of the Prairie Track and Field Podcast!

Episode 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 individual and team winners, and make some interesting prop bets along the way!

Episode 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 them deserves a recap. Cam & Ryan break down each conference & region meet and highlight our individual champions. Plus listen to Cam rant about just how hard it is to find meet results.

Episode 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 reasons. Cam & Ryan dissect the Griak meet, a Williston-Bismarck Century tie breaker, and more. But later than never, right?

Episode 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 chance to sit down with Raske and ask him about his background, his goals and vision to grow the program, and why he's the right man for the job.

Episode 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 you're looking at one of the most-decorated athletes we've had the privilege of interviewing. Ryan & Cam ask Ida about Norway, her transition to the NCAA, and last weekend's national championship.

Episode 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 brain. Listen to him share his background, how he built University of Queens into a Division II track and field force, and the big picture he has for UND's program. Also listen as we provide an update on the cross country season one month into the season.