Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Episode 53: Hannah Arason & the NCAA DII Nationals

Hannah Arason heads into this weekend's NCAA Division II Championships ranked 6th in the heptathlon. Arason, who won the heptathlon at the NSIC Championships, shares about her path from the University of Minnesota to St. Cloud State, the highs and lows of the multi events, and why she's ready to become an All-American.

Epiosde 52: Cody Roder & Guest Host Landon Jochim

Cody Roder had himself a weekend at the Summit League Championships! The senior placed third in the 400 meter dash in a new NDSU school record time of 46.22 seconds and anchored the 4x400 meter relay to a title and new school record as well. Cam, Ryan, and guest host Landon Jochim, who held the NDSU 400 meter record previously, ask Cody about his performances and what lies ahead heading into the upcoming West Prelims.

Episode 51: Drake Relays & Howard Wood Dakota Relays Recap

With some of the season's most prestigious meets taking place back-to-back weekends, you are due for an update! Ryan provides an inside scoop of the Drake Relays, while Cam gives a recap of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays. Plus listen and find out why you need to participate in or spectate the See Dick Run Mile Extravaganza on June 4th!

Episode 50: Brady Yoder

Brady Yoder is only the third high schooler in North Dakota history to go sub-9 minutes in the 3200m. Now he's found his way onto all-time fastest mile list with a converted time of 4:05.92, good for 8th-fastest ever in North Dakota history. We got to catch up with Brady, hear about his freshman campaign at Purdue, and find out what's next for the Dickinson, ND native.

Episode 49: Matt Bye ”the Multi” and the D1 to D3 Jump

Matt Bye thought his track career was over when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Upon graduation from Concordia College, he enrolled in grad school at the University of Milwaukee. It didn't take long for Matt to get the competitive edge back, call up the Milwaukee coach, and take advantage of the NCAA's "COVID year" of extra eligibility. Listen to Matt describe his jump from Division 1 to Division 3 and everything he's learned along the way.

Episode 48: NCAA Triple Jump Champion D’Andra Morris & NCAA Championships Recap

D'Andra Morris doesn't do anything small. From big jumps to bigger dreams, listen to D'Andra share her story and what she has left to accomplish in the sport. Also listen to the NCAA Championships recap and the top-performing North Dakota natives at the championships.

Episode 47: Coach Jim Vahrenkamp, Alex Talley, & Indoor Conference Recap

Everything that you need to know about conference championships in one episode! Listen to Ryan give a run-down of the NSIC and Summit League Championships, top-performing North Dakota natives, and who is heading to NCAAs. UND head coach Jim Vahrenkamp joins the show and gives his indoor recap, and Alex Talley hops in on the fun and breaks down his first Big 10 Championships meet & his preview to the NCAA Championships. All this and more on Episod3 47!

Episode 46: NSIC & Summit League Conference Preview with Cale Korbelik & Stevie Keller

It's conference week! That means we're bringing you an inside scoop from North Dakota universities competing this weekend. We chat with U-Mary head coach Cale Korbelik to detail the NSIC Championships and Stevie Keller to break down the Summit League Championships. Both coaches highlight athletes to watch and what it's going to take to bring home the hardware.