Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Episode 77: Braxton Bruer & Jared Gregoire on NCAA DII Championships + 10 Things to Watch at ND High School State Track & Field Meet

In one of the biggest track and field weekends of the year, the NCAA Division II Championships, the North Dakota state track and field meet, and the NCAA Division I West Prelims will all be contested. MSUM distance specialists Braxton Bruer (West Fargo, ND) and Jared Gregoire join us to preview their 800m and 1500m races, respectively, at the DII Championships in Pueblo, Colorado. Cam and Ryan cap the episode with their ND state meet Top 10 Things to Watch preview. Enjoy!

Episode 76: Nell Graham on Her Incredible Summit League Championships, Training for the Multi, and Waiting for Regionals + 2023 Conference Recap

Nell Graham started the Summit League Championships on Thursday and just never stopped running. After winning the seven-event heptathlon, she won the 400m dash, placed 5th in the 400m hurdles, and ran a leg on NDSU's silver medal 4x400m relay. Nell reflects on the meet, shares about training for the multi, and the waiting game to determine if she's qualified for the NCAA West Regional. Also find out why Cam dislikes Apple Jacks.

Episode 75: Howard Wood Dakota Relays Recap 2023

Our 75th episode! The Howard Wood Dakota Relays were crazy, with 32 event records broken and a plethora of great performances. Cam and Ryan break down some of the highlights from the weekend and give the briefest of previews of the Summit League Championships taking place in Fargo this weekend.

Episode 74: Drake Relays Recap, Howard Wood Relays Preview 2023

As we reach the final weekend of the regular season for the NCAA, it's our civic duty to recap and preview two of the Midwest's biggest track meets. Ryan breaks down some of the top performances he witnessed at the Drake Relay while Cam speaks on some of the elite event fields assembled for the Howard Wood Relays.

Episode 73: 2023 Midseason Update

Our first episode in a while! Cam and Ryan get back behind the mics to update you on the outdoor season thus far. Cam provides an update on his cancer journey, we briefly touch the high school season, then highlight some of the top performers from the past weekend. We're excited to be back and hope you enjoy this episode!

Episode 72: Austin Miller of Tinman Elite on Breaking 4 Minutes, Betting on Yourself, and His Goals in the Sport

Austin Miller might just be the best distance runner you’ve never heard of. Just a few weeks ago, the Sioux Falls native joined the list of American sub-4 milers, running 3:57.9 at the Boston Terrier Classic to break the four minute barrier for the first time. Austin, who was a multiple time All American at Augustana and now runs professionally for Tinman Elite, has his sights set on running fast and achieving big goals. Austin’s story is a testament of why to always bet on yourself, and you’ll get to hear how he’s doing that each day on the professional scene.

Episode 71: Kori Nagel on Being Ranked #1 in the NAIA and Her Transition to Dickinson State University

Kori Nagel joins the podcast amid her strong start to the 2023 indoor campaign. The Dickinson State thrower tossed the shot put 13.88 meters (45’6.5”) back in December, setting the Dickinson State school record and climbing up to #1 in the nation in NAIA. The crazy part? She now owns school records at multiple North Dakota universities. Nagel transferred from Minot State, where she owns the weight throw and discus records, to Dickinson State prior to this season. In our interview, she shares about her rise from small-town North Dakota recruit to All-American and how she’s adjusted to a new university.

Episode 70: Brandon Lewis on Chasing Greatness in the Long Jump at NDSU

Brandon Lewis is one of the best long jumpers in North Dakota history with a PR of 7.77 (25'6"), but his story is far from over. Taking advantage of his sixth year of eligibility thanks to COVID, Brandon is ready to accomplish the remainder of his goals at NDSU. On this episode, we discuss his development in the long jump, what it’s going to take to earn the outdoor school record, and the best long jump pits he’s ever jumped in.