Prairie Track & Field Podcast

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.

LEGENDS Episode 1: Corey Ihmels

On the premiere of LEGENDS, Cam & Ryan sit down with North Dakota all-time great Corey Ihmels. Currently the head coach of Boise State's track and field & cross country programs, Corey dominated in high school, including a 1991 win at the prestigious Footlocker National XC Championships. With so many great stories, you'll be sure to be inspired after listening to this episode!

Episode 39: Season 3 Finale

All good things must come to an end, and Season 3 of the Prairie Track and Field podcast is no different. Listen to Cam & Ryan wrap up the 2021 cross country season with final recaps of NXR & collegiate conference, regional, and national races. Also learn about the first round of early signings and where some of the state's top high schoolers will be taking their talents next fall.

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.