Prairie Track & Field Podcast

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.

Episode 30: Cam Races Tracksmith Twilight 5000

Cam & Ryan still love to compete, so when Tracksmith announced their Twilight 5000 series in Minneapolis, Cam jumped at the opportunity. Follow Cam's adventure down to the Twin Cities, his pre-race thoughts, and the journey home!

Episode 29: What‘s Happening at UND?

Coaching changes aren't uncommon in track and field! But what's really uncommon is an entire staff leaving! The University of North Dakota finds itself in a precarious spot with less than a week until athletes arrive on campus. Cam & Ryan dig into what's happening at "the school up north."

Bonus Episode: Celebrity Olympic Trials Picks!

Cam & Ryan assembled the biggest cast of track nerds we could find into this very entertaining episode. Devin Monson (Director of Track & Field at Hamline), Macie Weber (former University of Iowa cross country & track athlete), Lexi Zeis (pro runner for Roots Running Project in Boulder, Colorado), and Kara Neustrom (former University of Iowa cross country & track athlete) state bold predictions, offer hot takes, and choose who will be making Team USA in several marquee events at the Olympic Trials!

Episode 26: Olympic Trials Preview

Thought Season 2 was over? You've been mistaken! Ryan sits down with 5 athletes who will be competing in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Listen to Alex Talley, Benji Phillips, Kari Wolfe, Payton Otterdahl, and Maddy Nilles share their experiences leading into the trials, what they hope to accomplish, and what representing their country would mean to them. Also find out what pizza they're ordering at the famous TrackTown Pizza in Eugene, Oregon!

We hope you listen to the entire episode, but listed below are the timestamp of each athlete's interview:

Alex Talley: 3:47 - 15:08

Benji Phillips: 15:35 - 29:18

Kari Wolfe: 29:45 - 39:43

Payton Otterdahl: 40:12 - 54:36

Maddy Nilles: 55:05 - 1:07:50

Episode 26: 3 Day State Track Meet?!

One final hurrah for Season 2! Cam & Ryan talk about their most recent meets in Grand Forks and Dallas, NDSU athletes competing at NCAAs, and schedule changes to next season's state cross country and track meet.

Episode 25: State Meet Recap

To recap what may have been the most exciting state meet in North Dakota history, Cam & Ryan sit down to discuss, share, and celebrate two exciting days at the Bismarck Community Bowl.