Prairie Track & Field Podcast

Three UND women's weight throwers will be pulling off an unprecedented double by competing at the Summit League Championships and the US Indoor Championships in back-to-back days. It doesn't seem that crazy until you realize they are 1,203 miles apart! Guest host Nate Peterson and Ryan break this down along with the newly released ND high school state meet schedule and more!

If you love track and field as much as we do, the last couple of weeks have been awesome! We get you caught up on NDSU's Bison Open, the Valley City State vs. University of Jamestown Dual, and even a look at the races and events that have already taken place this weekend. Throw in some great stories and this is an episode you'll want to listen to!

North Dakota athletes and teams have been tearing it up this indoor season. On this episode, Cam & Ryan break down some of the most notable performances from North Dakota natives and North Dakota's colleges & universities. Plus an interview with Jacob Rodin on his recent 800m NDSU school record.

Heather (Zander) Barry is a legend of North Dakota track and field. She won 10 North Dakota state high school titles before going on to a decorated career at North Dakota State University. Heather shares her experiences of being the one to beat in high school & having that so-called “target” on your back, transitioning to the multi and learning new events, and the laser-like focus that she compete...

On the second episode of LEGENDS, Cam & Ryan catch up, reminisce, and laugh with their college coach, Don Larson. Larson guided his NDSU men's track and cross country teams to 54 conference titles while coaching numerous All-Americans and national champions in the process. Hear Lars' tales, favorite coaching stories, and what really makes a true legend.

On the premiere of LEGENDS, Cam & Ryan sit down with North Dakota all-time great Corey Ihmels. Currently the head coach of Boise State's track and field & cross country programs, Corey dominated in high school, including a 1991 win at the prestigious Footlocker National XC Championships. With so many great stories, you'll be sure to be inspired after listening to this episode!

All good things must come to an end, and Season 3 of the Prairie Track and Field podcast is no different. Listen to Cam & Ryan wrap up the 2021 cross country season with final recaps of NXR & collegiate conference, regional, and national races. Also learn about the first round of early signings and where some of the state's top high schoolers will be taking their talents next fall.

We promised to get Class B girl's cross country champion Brynn Hanson on the podcast and we delivered. Cam & Ryan sit down with the 8th-grader from Des Lacs-Burlington to chat about being a state champion, how she's transitioning to hockey season, and what her future running goals are. Plus we recap NSIC & Summit League conference meets, give a few shoutouts to other North Dakota natives, and look...

Imagine winning an individual state title and celebrating by drinking a DIET root beer! That's exactly what West Fargo Sheyenne's Aiden Johnson did, but did Eleni Lovgren and Williston's celebration top that? And does anyone have a better off-season training regimen than Class B champ Ian Busche? Those answers and so many more on Episode 37 of the Prairie Track and Field Podcast!

It's our favorite time of the year: championship season! Listen to Cam, Ryan, and guest host Nate Peterson break down all four championship races, predict individual and team winners, and make some interesting prop bets along the way!

The post-season is what every athlete lives for, and it's finally back! Three of North Dakota's four region meets took place this past weekend, and each of them deserves a recap. Cam & Ryan break down each conference & region meet and highlight our individual champions. Plus listen to Cam rant about just how hard it is to find meet results.

Thank goodness for the last minute, without it we would never get anything done. Last weekend was BIG for North Dakota cross country for both good and bad reasons. Cam & Ryan dissect the Griak meet, a Williston-Bismarck Century tie breaker, and more. But later than never, right?

The "biggest small town in North Dakota." That beauty of a quote is from new University of Jamestown head track and field coach Andrew Raske. Cam & Ryan got a chance to sit down with Raske and ask him about his background, his goals and vision to grow the program, and why he's the right man for the job.

Norway's Ida Narbuvoll has a resume you should memorize. Two NCAA titles and the NCAA Divison II 5K record. Add last weekend's Norwegian 10K national title and you're looking at one of the most-decorated athletes we've had the privilege of interviewing. Ryan & Cam ask Ida about Norway, her transition to the NCAA, and last weekend's national championship.

On the same day UND announced Jim Vahrenkamp as the new head track & field and cross country coach, we were able to sit down with Coach Vahrenkamp and pick his brain. Listen to him share his background, how he built University of Queens into a Division II track and field force, and the big picture he has for UND's program. Also listen as we provide an update on the cross country season one month i...

Cam & Ryan still love to compete, so when Tracksmith announced their Twilight 5000 series in Minneapolis, Cam jumped at the opportunity. Follow Cam's adventure down to the Twin Cities, his pre-race thoughts, and the journey home!

Coaching changes aren't uncommon in track and field! But what's really uncommon is an entire staff leaving! The University of North Dakota finds itself in a precarious spot with less than a week until athletes arrive on campus. Cam & Ryan dig into what's happening at "the school up north."

Cam & Ryan assembled the biggest cast of track nerds we could find into this very entertaining episode. Devin Monson (Director of Track & Field at Hamline), Macie Weber (former University of Iowa cross country & track athlete), Lexi Zeis (pro runner for Roots Running Project in Boulder, Colorado), and Kara Neustrom (former University of Iowa cross country & track athlete) state bold predictions, o...

Thought Season 2 was over? You've been mistaken! Ryan sits down with 5 athletes who will be competing in the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Listen to Alex Talley, Benji Phillips, Kari Wolfe, Payton Otterdahl, and Maddy Nilles share their experiences leading into the trials, what they hope to accomplish, and what representing their country would mean to them. Also find out what pizza they're...

One final hurrah for Season 2! Cam & Ryan talk about their most recent meets in Grand Forks and Dallas, NDSU athletes competing at NCAAs, and schedule changes to next season's state cross country and track meet.

To recap what may have been the most exciting state meet in North Dakota history, Cam & Ryan sit down to discuss, share, and celebrate two exciting days at the Bismarck Community Bowl.

As the state meet starts tomorrow, listen to Cam, Ryan, and guest host Nate Peterson break down who to watch, events you can't miss, and who serves the best hamburger at the state meet.

It shouldn't be a surprise that Cam & Ryan are friends in real life. When friends don't talk for a while, they need a good chance to catch up. On Episode 23, Ryan tells Cam all about his decathlon last weekend in Azusa, California, followed by a quick conference recap and a look towards the See Dick Run Mile Extravaganza!

"Your state record holder in the triple jump is Mike Backes of Red River set back in 1998." If you've attended a state track meet in recent years, we're sure you've heard this announcement. So who is Mike Backes? Cam & Ryan sit down with Mike, the former state record holder and All-American, and listen to stories of overcoming injuries, training through the devastating 1997 flood, and never giving...

Our first vaulter! Mike Herauf, a former Dickinson High standout, currently competes at the University of Minnesota. On this episode, Mike shares stories of his early progressions in the vault, his role in fighting to save the Gopher's men's track and field program, and what it means becoming the highest-vaulting North Dakota native EVER. Plus an impromptu appearance by another North Dakota legend...