C Tolle Run

Ashley Paulson is a professional triathlete, marathoner, and ultrarunner known for taking on some of the toughest races in the world including becoming a two-time champion of the legendary Badwater 135 (often called the world's toughest foot race), 25-time IRONMAN, ultramarathon veteran and an iFIT trainer. Beyond her impressive results, Ashley is also mother and a grandmother who rocks hot pink h...

Dom Scott is one of South Africa’s all-time great distance runners: an Olympian, National Champion, professional athlete, coach, one of the kindest people you’ll meet. With an incredible career behind her and plenty still ahead, Dom returns to C Tolle Run to reflect on her running milestones, life beyond the track and what’s next! Dom opens up about how recent experiences have shaped her current t...

Randi Zuckerberg may have a recognizable last name, but her story is entirely her own. A wife, mother, entrepreneur, radio host, and ultramarathoner, Randi has built a life that blends high performance with genuine heart. In this episode, she shares her incredible achievement of setting the fastest known time (male or female) at Mexico’s grueling Baja Sur 135km Trail Run, completing the rugged cou...

Moroccan-born Zouhair Talbi is a father, husband, and one of the fastest marathoners in the United States. Now an American citizen, Zouhair currently ranks as the third-fastest American in the men’s marathon. Fresh off a win at the Chevron Houston Marathon and a runner-up finish at the United Airlines NYC Half, he’s now setting his sights on the Boston Marathon next month. In this episode, Zouhair...

Every March, New York City buzzes with energy for both St. Patrick's Day and the iconic United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. With more than 30,000 runners racing through Times Square and Central Park, unforgettable moments are guaranteed, and this year delivered in a big way! After providing the race-day commentary Carrie joined the Set The Pace Podcast team for exclusive, post-race interviews with...

Jordan (Hasay) Hogan has been a household name in the running world since she burst onto the scene as a teenage phenom, winning at nearly every level and representing Team USA both in high school and as a professional. With a marathon personal best (2:20:57) that ranks among the ten fastest ever by an American woman, Jordan has firmly secured her place among the greatest runners in U.S. history. L...

Born in Mexico to Uruguayan parents and raised in the UK, Julia Paternain’s journey to the international stage is anything but ordinary. With deep family roots in Uruguay, she chose to represent the country and made history doing so. Julia captured Uruguay’s first-ever medal in distance running, earning bronze at the World Championships in Tokyo, and set a national record in her marathon debut at...

At just 24 years old, Charles Hicks is already building an impressive résumé. The professional Nike athlete recently placed 7th at the TCS New York City Marathon, clocking a blazing 2:09 (finishing as the second American in his debut marathon), and captured his first USATF Championship title at the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. In this episode, Charles shares what’s fueled his breakthrough at longer di...

We hope you're hungry for a conversation about nutrients! Today we’re joined by experts Jillian Tholen and Alex Larson to break down what athletes actually need to know about fueling their bodies. We cover building a balanced plate for best performance (protein, carbs, fats, yes, all of them) and we get tips for how to keep it simple in the kitchen. Carrie tackles the hot-button topics head-on, in...

You may recognize Cole Hocker from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where he captured gold in the men’s 1500 meters and set a new Olympic record. He is also the 2025 World Champion in the 5000 meters. He’s stayed on top ever since, most recently taking the win at the prestigious Millrose Games. With a lighter summer season ahead, Cole sits down with Carrie to catch up on life, covering everything fro...

Newly crowned American indoor record holder in the 800m, and the first woman ever to break 1:58 indoors, Roisin Willis joins C Tolle Run this week! Roisin is coming off an incredible stretch, racing three times in just ten days: she won the New Balance Indoor Games, shattered the American 800m record, and capped it off with a victory in the Millrose 600m. We dive into her journey into the sport, h...

Dot McMahan returns to C Tolle Run after hitting a huge milestone! At 49 years old, Dot has just qualified for her sixth Olympic Marathon Trials. In a sport where standards keep tightening and competition grows fiercer every year, she continues to rise to the challenge. Carrie and Dot dive into her long, remarkable career, how the sport has evolved, her daughter El’s rise in the running world, and...

Calli Hauger-Thackery is a 2024 Olympian, 2024 European Half Marathon bronze medalist, and the second-fastest British female marathoner of all time. She joins C Tolle Run following major victories at the Honolulu Marathon and, most recently, the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon. In this episode, we dive deep into Calli’s journey, from her early love of running to her collegiate career at the Universi...

This week we welcome Australian standout Jess Hull, fresh off running a key leg in the gold medal winning 4x2K mixed relay at the World Cross Country Championships. While this is her latest triumph, Jess’s résumé is already packed with hardware—from her days as an Oregon Duck to her current career as a professional runner for Nike. Coming straight off the championship, Carrie and Jess break down t...

Parker Wolfe may be new to C Tolle Run, but he's no stranger to elite running. As an NCAA Champion at the University of North Carolina and now a USATF Champion, Parker is gearing up for the 10k at the World Cross Country Championships, and he's especially excited that the race will be held on US soil for the first time since 1992. In this episode, Parker shares how he got into the sport and opens...

Shannon Rowbury, a 3x Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist, is no stranger to C Tolle Run. This time, she’s back with a brand-new accomplishment on her résumé: author. She’s joined by physical therapist and pelvic health expert Jessica Dorrington to discuss her new book Strong as a Mother: Your Complete Pregnancy-to-Postpartum Health Program. Carrie, Shannon, and Jessica have a heart-to-heart abou...

Meet Gracie Morris: A Puma professional runner, TCU track legend, and brand-new National Champion. During her collegiate career at Texas Christian University, Gracie shattered seven school records and just claimed her first national title at the USATF 2K XC Championships, and she's taking us inside every thrilling moment of that championship run. From the spikes on her feet to the mental battles i...

Sara Hall is the definition of a mother-runner. She’s the only athlete to snag 10 U.S. Championship titles across distances from the mile all the way to the marathon, and she’s currently training for the California International Marathon to go after another. When she’s not chasing PRs, she’s raising four daughters and planning a tour for her new book For The Love of the Grind coming this spring, a...

Keira D’Amato is back on C Tolle Run and we couldn’t be more excited! You know her as a pro runner, mom, motivational speaker, race analyst, and even a real estate agent… and now she’s added “author” to the list. Her new book, Don’t Call It a Comeback , just hit the shelves, and trust us, it’s a good one. Keira gives us the scoop on her prep for the Valencia Marathon, her goals, her new adventure...

Minnesota Distance Elite holds a special place in C Tolle Run’s heart, so we’re thrilled to bring you this live show recorded at Summit Brewing in Saint Paul, Minnesota, featuring close friends and family of the program. We hear directly from the athletes as they share fun facts about themselves, highlight their standout moments from 2025, and talk about what they’re excited for in 2026. Carrie al...

3x U.S. Champion Annie Rodenfels returns to C Tolle Run fresh off her third victory at the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K presented by NYRR! Annie takes us inside her race-day mindset: from the patient pacing that set her up for success to the powerful final surge that sealed the win. She shares how she prepared for the race, every thought she had during those key moments, and even how she cele...

It’s a week of debuts for Brooks professional runner and USATF National Champion Amanda Vestri! She just made her marathon debut at the TCS New York City Marathon, racing alongside some of the greatest runners in the world. She finished 9th overall, running an incredible 2:25:40, the 4th-fastest debut marathon by an American woman in history. Now, she’s making another debut - joining C Tolle Run!...

Just ahead of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, elite runner Biya Simbassa returns to C Tolle Run to catch up on life, training, and racing. Biya is coming off a strong 2nd-place finish at the Twin Cities Ten Mile and is deep into preparations for one of the most competitive marathon fields Carrie has ever seen. In this episode, we talk about the power of patience: in training, in racing, and i...

Kelly McLay is a mom, wife, marathoner, author, keynote speaker, traveler, and founder of Fitness International Travel. Carrie met Kelly just after she finished her 100th marathon(!!) which also happened to be her wedding anniversary weekend at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. In this episode, they explore Kelly’s journey as a runner and entrepreneur, from life on the road while parenting to...

Fresh off the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Carrie sits down with two standout American runners who turned heads with their incredible performances. Conner Mantz finished fourth overall, smashing a 23-year-old American record with a time of 2:04:43. Natosha Rogers was sixth overall and claimed top American honors on the women’s side, setting a personal best of 2:23:38. In this episode, Conner...