Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Episode 14: Laura Roesler

Ryan and Andrew Carlson, head cross country coach at North Dakota State, interview the best athlete the state of North Dakota has ever produced. Laura Roesler racked up a whopping 22 state titles as a prep at Fargo South. She went on to the University of Oregon where she won 5 national titles (including two individual 800 meter crowns), earned 17 All-American accolades, and won the prestigious Bowerman award. You could say she's the GOAT.

Episode 13: Mark Del Monaco & Conference Recaps

Hosts Cam & Ryan sit down with Coach Mark Del Monaco, head track and field coach at Minot State University. From building the program to conference recaps, Coach Del Monaco provides an inside look into one of the state's up & coming track programs. Ryan also gives countless shout outs to North Dakota athletes that crushed their conference meets this weekend.

Episode 12: Stevie Keller & Conference Previews

It's conference week, baby! In what's one of the most exciting weeks of the season, Cam & Ryan catch up with North Dakota State University's Stevie Keller, director of the Men & Women's Track & Field programs. Stevie talks choosing the conference team, North Dakota athletes to watch, and the logistics of a conference meet during a pandemic. Also listen to our NAIA conference recaps, Division II NSIC preview, and much more.

Episode 11: Myron Loberg

The first coach on the show, Myron Loberg brings his unique coaching perspective spanning seven decades to the podcast. Hosts Cam & Ryan ask Myron questions from his days as a high school athlete all the way to his current role as a volunteer assistant coach at North Dakota State University. A true ND track & field legend.

Episode 10: & Picky Bars Review

Over a cup of coffee at Cam's apartment, the guys record an episode recapping their performances at the Bison Open and address a question that they've heard plenty of since graduating - "why are you still training?" They also bring back "Hit the Standard" and review one of Ryan's all-time favorites: Picky Bars. Be sure to share, like, and follow!

Episode 9: ND All-Time Mixed 4x4, Race Recaps, and More

Imagine the men's and women's state record holders on the SAME relay team. During Episode 9, Ryan and Cam draft their Mixed 4x4 relay squads from among North Dakota's best sprinters and mid-distance runners.. Also highlighted are some outstanding track and field performance by North Dakota natives this indoor season as well as the most recent wave of ND signees.

Episode 8: Madeline Strandemo

Hong Kong, Doha, Taiwan, Fargo. One of those doesn't seem to belong, but Madeline Strandemo has called each of those places home. While her path to professional running may look different than most, her North Dakota toughness is as strong as anyone's. Listen to Madeline share about her path to All-American, running professionally for Oiselle, and overcoming injuries and setbacks to achieve her goals.

Season 2 Premiere: Episode 7 - Becki Wells

Now that everything's on the internet, you can find just about everything about anyone. Not Becki Wells, however. In the Season 2 premiere of the Prairie Track & Field Podcast, hosts Cam and Ryan interview North Dakota running legend Becki Wells. The winner of 20 state titles and 2, NCAA D1 individual championships, Becki shares her stories of high school dominance, racing (and winning!) in the SEC, and how her Native American heritage helped shape her running career.