Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Episode 109: 2024 North Dakota High School XC Season Preview

On this short but sweet episode, Cam & Ryan break down the North Dakota XC Preseason Coaches' Poll, the first of 2024 season. Enjoy the episode!

Episode 108: Meet Braxton Bruer - North Dakota's Newest Professional Runner

Braxton Bruer, a West Fargo native, has steadily improved over the 800m distance the last several years. After multiple NSIC individual titles & NCAA All-American honors  at Minnesota State University - Moorhead, Bruer's earned the opportunity to sign professionally and continue his running career with Minnesota Distance Elite. Listen to Braxton share about his passion for racing hard, what he learned in his time at MSUM, and what the future holds.

The Exit Interviews - NDSU's Wisdom Deebom on Trying Out for the Team to Becoming a Summit League Mainstay in the Jumps

Wisdom Deebom showed up to a tryout with the NDSU Track & Field team unsure if he'd make the roster. Fast forward four years and the Fargo, ND native scored pivotal points to help NDSU win yet another Summit League Outdoor Conference team title. Listen to Wisdom share his career journey, advice to the next generation of jumpers, and where he'll land after graduation.

Episode 106: Jacy Pulse on Qualifying for and Competing at the Olympic Trials & Finding Success in the 400m Hurdles

Jacy Pulse has had a phenomenal career at the University of South Dakota, where she's twice earned All-American accolades in the 400m hurdles. On Thursday, June 27th, she'll have the opportunity to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials, a far cry from her humble beginnings in Salem, South Dakota. Best of luck, Jacy!

The Exit Interviews - NDSU's Cam Landis on Switching Sports in College, Navigating the Transfer Portal, and Betting on Himself

NDSU's Cam Landis had one goal in high school: to play college football. After lining up in the trenches for a season, he bet on himself and made the switch to throwing shot put. After earning an Ivy League degree, Cam hopped in the transfer portal and wound up at NDSU. Listen to his incredible story of mountain tops and valleys in his path to winning a Summit League title in his senior season.

Episode 104: Luke Labatte on His NCAA Championships Debut, Finding the Steeplechase, & the Importance of Consistency

Luke Labatte has turned into a Summit League star, but his ceiling reaches far beyond that. The University of North Dakota senior qualified for the NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Listen to Luke share insights into his qualifying race, how he's preparing for the NCAA meet, and how he reached the upper echelon of his career.

Episode 103: North Dakota State Track & Field Championships Preview

The culmination of the high school season is upon us! Preview the North Dakota State Track & Field Championships with your hosts Ryan & Cam as they discuss athletes to watch, what they believe will be the most competitive events, and who will be in the running for team titles.

Episode 102: Howard Wood Relays Recap + Summit League Outdoor Championships Preview

A two-for-one: catch up on all the action from the Howard Wood Relays, plus a look ahead to this upcoming weekend's Summit League Outdoor Championships!