Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Episode 88: Griak Invitational Recap, Class A Girls Storylines, & Border Battle Preview

Your hosts review the month of September, including the prestigious Roy Griak Invitational that saw multiple ND Universities & high school teams compete. We also discuss how good Class A Girls XC is and give a brief preview of the Border Battle.

Episode 87: Jake Arason on Bison XC, His Individual Development, & The Mount Rushmore of ND Distance Runners

Jake Arason is a lot of things: a testimony to hard work and dedication, one of NDSU's top runners, and a fan of the Everything Grinder at Red Pepper. Most importantly, he's a big xc and track & field fan. We ask Jake about NDSU's season, his individual progressions, and who he ranks as the top distance runners in North Dakota history. 

Episode 86: Mid-September Update for ND Collegiate and High School XC

The XC season is in full swing in North Dakota, with both high school and collegiate teams finding themselves in the heart of the season. Cam & Ryan break down several of the recent collegiate races in the region and unpack the latest high school poll. There's a lot of banter on this episode, so we hope that you feel like you're a part of the conversation!

Episode 85: Jarvis Jelen on New Direction for University of Jamestown

It's rare that a Divison I head coach takes a job at an NAIA program, but that's exactly what Jarvis Jelen, the new Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at the University of Jamestown, did. With a mission & vision of rebuilding a program, Jarvis outlines his roadmap to success and shares his goals for the team. Plus listen to him share stories from his own running career!

Episode 84: 2023 North Dakota High School XC Preview & Week 1 Recap

Cam & Ryan break down the North Dakota high school XC season by class. They break down the stats on key returners, point out runners to watch, and make their team predictions for the state title. Plus get an update on Week 1 of the season and upcoming meets.

Episode 83: Andrew Carlson Part 2 - Final Reflections & Favorite Stories

Episode 82: Andrew Carlson Pt. 1 - Career Reflection & Making Young Dreams of Turning Pro into Reality

Andrew Carlson’s running resume checks all the boxes: high school state champion, successful collegiate runner, ran professionally, and collegiate coach. It’s the stories that have led to each checked box that make Andrew’s story so unique. From going out for cross country almost by accident to competing for Team USA against some of the legends of the sport, AC’s experiences throughout his career are relatable to runners at every level. That’s why this episode needed two parts. You can listen to Andrew reflect on his high school, collegiate, and professional running career on Part 1 now wherever you get your podcasts!

Episode 81: Payton Otterdahl on U.S. Championships Bronze & Punching His Ticket to the World Championships in Budapest

Payton Otterdahl knows how to show up when it matters most. After a season of consistent throws, Payton earned a spot on team U.S.A. for the World Championships in Budapest with a new PB that eclipsed the 22-meter barrier. We got the chance to catch up with Payton and ask about his comeback from hip surgery, what it took to punch his ticket to Hungary, and who he wants to room with in Budapest. All this and more in our latest episode!