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Carrie interviews Sarah Crouch, who was the top American female at the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. They talk about about Sarah’s build up to the 2018 Chicago Marathon, her recent surgery to remove a tumor in her quad, and her painting. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Sarah Crouch Sarah grew up with parents and 3 siblings in Hockinson, Washington. She won a state championship while her sister finished second. Sarah graduated and left for Western Washington University in 2007. While at Western Washington University, Sarah rewrote the record books claiming new marks in the indoor 1,500, mile, DMR, 3,000 and 5,000 and in the outdoor 1,500, 3,000, 5,000 and 10,000. She was also the Division Two National Cross Country runner-up in 2009 and 2010 and was the NCAA D II Champion in the 10,000 in 2011, breaking a 24 year old national meet record in the process. Two weeks later, at the USA Outdoor Championship meet, Sarah broke the Division Two all-time record with a clocking of 32:5

Carrie catches up with 2016 Olympic gold medalist Gwen Jorgensen! They talk about Gwen's family (and her husband Pat's wild adventures on the bike and in the kitchen), running hundreds of miles a week while staying healthy, and her fun YouTube channel. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Gwen Jorgensen Less than two years after Gwen Jorgensen began professionally racing triathlon, she qualified for the 2012 London Olympics. Gwen won the ITU World Triathlon Series in both 2014 and 2015. In 2016, Gwen became the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport of triathlon during the Rio Summer Games. She is currently member of the Nike Bowerman Track Club and training for the 2020 Olympic Marathon.

Carrie interviews Olympian Colleen Quigley, who is a two-time World Championship qualifier in the steeplechase and the third fastest steeplechaser in US history. In this episode, they discuss what she's doing on her break from running, her love of the Bowerman track club, being disqualified in last year's world championships, Fast Braid Friday, and life as a professional runner/model. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Colleen Quigley Colleen Quigley is a 2016 Olympian and 2X World Championship qualifier in the steeplechase and the 3rd fastest Steeplechase in US history. She was 2nd at the USATF Indoor Championships in 2018 and finished 9th in the 2018 World Indoor Championships. She won the NCAA championships while at FSU and was a state champion and Footlocker Cross Country finalist in high school. Colleen gave up a promising modeling career to pursue her goals in track and field and hasn’t looked back. In addition to being a driven athlete, she is an activist for young female runner

Carrie interviews world-class runner Lauren Fleshman! Lauren and Carrie discuss running, life as a mom/wife/businesswoman/coach/author, and a little bit about their European dancing experiences. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Lauren Fleshman Lauren Fleshman is an influential figure in women’s sports, known initially for her finishing kick on the track, and currently for her multi-faceted involvement in the running community. Whether it’s providing balanced real food through Picky Bars, creating training tools in the Believe Training Journal Series for those seeking inspiration, tackling listener questions on the Work, Play, Love Podcast with her pro triathlete husband Jesse Thomas, representing athlete interests on the USATF Board of Directors, or coaching elite athletes towards their own Olympic Dreams for Oiselle’s pro team, "Little Wing Athletics," Lauren brings authenticity, experience and passion to whatever she does.

Carrie interviews two-time Olympian Amy Cragg! Amy discusses training at altitude, running high mileage, how she fills her free time, and her training for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Amy Cragg Amy is a two-time U.S. Olympian. She placed second in her debut marathon in 2011, with a time 2:27:03 and just recently took 5 minutes off of that PR placing 3rd in the 2018 Tokyo Marathon running the 5th fastest time in US History, 2:21:42. In 2012, Amy finished fourth at the U.S. marathon trials, one place out of a team spot, but months later won the Olympic Trials 10,000-meter race. At the 2012 London Olympics, after a strong first half, Hastings went on to run 31:10.69, placing 11th. In 2014, Amy won the national 10K road title at the Peachtree Road Race on July 4, and capped her year by running 2:27:03 to tie her PR and place fifth at the Chicago Marathon. In February 2016, she won the Olympic Marathon Trials. Six months later in Rio, she placed n

Carrie interviews runner and comedian Brittany Charboneau! In this episode, Brittany discusses qualifying for the US Olympic Marathon trials, training for the TCS New York City Marathon, and her one woman show entitled "My Long Distance Relationship with Running." Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Brittany Charboneau Denver-native Brittany Charboneau, also known as "The Funny Runner", is a professional marathoner who is simultaneously chasing her passion for comedy and acting (pun absolutely intended). Brittany ran Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field at Colorado State University. Following college, Brittany began her marathon debut at the 2012 Colorado Marathon. It wasn't until her first place finish and new course record at the 2017 Colfax Marathon in Denver that Brittany decided to take her marathon career to an elite level. She went on to win the 2017 Kansas City Marathon, and swept the runDisney race series in early 2018 with her wins at the DisneyWorld Half Maratho

Carrie interviews Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman! Mechelle discusses participating in the 2008 Olympic Games, the rewards of coaching, parenting, and her company Track Girlz. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Mechelle Lewis Freeman A Maryland native, Mechelle Lewis Freeman is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she obtained both her Bachelors and Master Degrees in Mass Communications. She was a member of the 2002 Women’s Outdoor Track & Field team who brought the first National Championship in any sport to the university. Mechelle is a Track & Field 2007 Pan American Double Silver Medalist, 2007 World Champion, and 2008 Olympian. Her events included the 100 meters and the 4×100 meter relay. She currently coaches sprints and relays for the Wayzata High School Girls Track Team and is the Assistant Relays Coach for USA Track & Field’s National Teams. Off the track, Mechelle turns her focus to TrackGirlz, her company she founded to empower women and girls thr

Carrie interviews Twin Cities in Motion Executive Director, Virginia Brophy Achman! Virginia shares the most rewarding aspects of her job, her favorite parts of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon course, and offers words of encouragement for first time participants. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Virginia Brophy Achman Virginia Brophy Achman is executive director of Twin Cities in Motion (TCM), the organizer of the region’s premier running events, including the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, a Top 10 U.S. Marathon and a year-round calendar of events. She joined TCM in 2000 as Race Operations Manager and served as Race Director before becoming Executive Director in 2004. During her leadership, TCM has evolved into a mission-driven organization that promotes healthy lifestyles through running events and community outreach and contributes a portion of every race dollar to local youth and professional athletes, raising more than $1.4 million annually with its charity partners. Virgini

Carrie interviews 17-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden! Tatyana discusses her advocacy work, bringing people together through the sport, and her career as a Child Life Specialist. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Tatyana McFadden There are very few athletes in history who have come from so little to accomplish so much. Born with a hole in her spine caused by spina bifida, Tatyana McFadden spent the first six years of her life in a Russian orphanage with virtually nothing, not even a wheelchair. Paralyzed from the waist down, and with no other way to move, she learned to walk on her hands simply to keep up with the other children. Little did she know that the powerful arms and hands she began to develop as a small child would someday carry her around the globe as one of the world’s greatest athletes.  In 1994, Deborah McFadden, then Commissioner of Disabilities for the U.S. Department of Health, came upon Tatyana while visiting her orphanage on an otherwise routine business tr

Carrie interviews Olympian Courtney Frerichs! Courtney discusses her new American record, training with the Bowerman Track Club, her relationship with her husband, and her future racing goals. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Courtney Frerichs Courtney grew up in Nixa, MO. She attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City for undergrad where she was a 5-time All American. She transferred to the University of New Mexico for graduate school and competed her fifth year of eligibility for the Lobos where she would lead the team to a NCAA Cross Country Championship title with a fourth place finish and win the NCAA title in the 3k steeplechaise in a collegiate record. She currently trains in Portland, OR with the Nike Bowerman Track Club, coach by Jerry Schumacher. She was a member of the 2016 Olympic team, silver medalist in the 3k steeplechase at the 2017 IAAF World Outdoor Championships, and holds the American Record in the 3k steeplechase.

Carrie interviews coach, nutritionist, and author Matt Fitzgerald! Matt talks about running after 40, speed work, and his experience of running eight marathons in eight weeks. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Matt Fitzgerald Matt is an acclaimed endurance sports coach, nutritionist, and author. His many books include The Endurance Diet, 80/20 Running, and How Bad Do You Want It? Matt’s writing also appears regularly in national magazines and on major websites including Women’s Running and competitor.com. His online training plans have helped thousands of athletes of all experience and ability levels achieve their goals. Certified by the International Society of Sports Nutrition, Matt has consulted for numerous sports nutrition companies and he is the creator of the Diet Quality Score (DQS) smartphone app. A lifelong athlete, he speaks frequently at events throughout the United States and internationally.

Carrie goes for a run with KSTP Twin Cities Live Reporter and Producer, Kelli Hanson! Kelli discusses how she got started in television, her passion for running, living gluten-free, and balancing work and family life. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Kelli Hanson Kelli is a Reporter and Producer for Twin Cities Live, a lifestyle show that airs weekdays on KSTP, Channel 5. Kelli grew up in southern Indiana, and graduated from the Journalism program at Indiana University. She went on to report and anchor for television stations in southern Minnesota and South Dakota before calling the Twin Cities home. Kelli’s job takes her to amazing places across Minnesota, meeting people that exemplify Minnesota nice. When she’s not at work, she’s running around town with her 2 girls, Paige (8) and Quinn (6) and her husband of 10-years, Steve. Kelli discovered her passion for running only 5 years ago, after her second daughter was born. She longed for something she could call her own and after joini

Carrie goes for a run with Queen of the Road Mile, Heather Kampf! Heather discusses the frustrations and challenges of dealing with injuries and how she's easing back into running. She also talks about her 2018 racing plans, and her aspirations after the sport. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Heather Kampf Heather is a 2005 graduate of Rosemount High School in Minnesota where her prep career included state titles in the 800m and 400m. At the University of Minnesota, Heather was the highest decorated Gopher women’s track athlete. She was a 9-time All American, NCAA champion, and the only Gopher to compete in every NCAA championship in cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track during the time she attended the university. Heather joined Team USA Minnesota in December of 2009, was sponsored by Asics America in 2010, and became a Nuun elite ambassador in 2014. As a professional runner, she has raced in the 2008, 2012, and 2016 olympic trials (7th in the 800m in 2012), is a 4x USA 1

Carrie interviews 4-time Olympian Shalane Flanagan! Shalane discusses the weather challenges at the 2018 Boston Marathon, her new cookbook, and coaching the Michelob ULTRA Team for the TCS New York City Marathon. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Shalane Flanagan Shalane is an Olympic medalist, four-time Olympian, American record holder, and world-class marathoner. She finished second at the 2010 NYC marathon and ran the fastest time ever by an American woman at the 2014 Boston Marathon, completing the race in 2:22.02. At the 2014 Berlin Marathon, Shalane ran a personal best of 2:21.14, the second-fastest time ever by an American woman. She won the NYC Marathon in 2017, in 2:26:53. Nike has sponsored Shalane since she graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2004. She has been running at an elite level for 16 years and typically runs 100-plus miles a week. She attributes her ability to sustain this level of training to her nutrient-dense diet. Focusing on fuel

Carrie interviews Mario Fraioil! Mario discusses how he got started writing, his passion for coaching, and the importance of fueling your body. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Mario Fraioli Mario is a Bay Area-based running coach, writer, and podcast host. As a coach, he has guided athletes to personal bests, Boston Marathon qualifying times, national championship titles, Olympic Trials appearances, international podiums, world championship teams, national records, and even the Olympic Games. He also publishes the morning shakeout—a weekly email newsletter that covers running and other worthwhile topics—and hosts the podcast of the same name. Mario was the senior editor at Competitor magazine from 2010-2016. His work has also appeared in Running Times, New England Runner, Triathlete, and other publications. In 2013, he authored his first book, The Official Rock ‘n’ Roll Guide To Marathon & Half- Marathon Training. As an athlete, Mario was an NCAA Division II cross-country All-Am

Carrie goes for a walk with retired professional baseball player, Corey Koskie! Corey discusses how he got into baseball, life after the sport, money management, and his advocacy work for young athletes. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Corey Koskie Corey is a Canadian-born third baseman, who played professionally for the Minnesota Twins (1998-2004), Toronto Blue Jays (2005), and Milwaukee Brewers (2006). After retiring from baseball, he became a Planet Fitness franchisee (2010-2016). Corey was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015.  He is the founder of the website Linklete, which serves to connect people through their shared experiences in sports. Corey resides in Minnesota with his wife, Shannon, and their four sons.

Carrie goes for a run with Olympian Kara Goucher on the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota! Kara discusses staying injury-free, her new book, designing for Oiselle, and her family life. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Kara Goucher Kara was a 3-time NCAA champion at the University of Colorado, where she graduated in 2001. She won a silver medal in the 10,000m at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka. She competed in the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics 10,000m final where she placed 10th, and the 5000m where she placed 9th. Kara made her marathon debut at the ING New York City Marathon in 2008. She finished in third place, becoming the first American on the podium since 1994. In 2012, Kara won the USA Half Marathon Championships and competed in the London Olympics in the Marathon, placing 11th. Kara lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado with her husband (Adam) and son (Colt). She is sponsored by Oiselle and Skechers.

Carrie goes for a walk with 6-time Olympic medalist Jackie Joyner Kersee! Jackie discusses her favorite Olympic memories, managing her asthma as an athlete, playing in the American Basketball League and her Winning at Life curriculum. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Jackie Joyner-Kersee Jackie grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois. The second of four children born to Al and Mary Joyner, Jackie’s athletic talent and determi­nation helped her to push through obstacles and go on to win six Olympic medals, including three gold, one silver, and two bronze in four total Olympic games. Jackie has become known as one of the greatest athletes of all time. Her list of achievements include:Jackie grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois. The second of four children born to Al and Mary Joyner, Jackie’s athletic talent and determi­nation helped her to push through obstacles and go on to win six Olympic medals, including three gold, one silver, and two bronze in four total Olympic games. Jackie has beco

Carrie goes for a run with the mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, Melvin Carter! Melvin discusses how he got into track and field at an early age, the importance of fitness in his life, and his priorities for his first term as mayor. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Melvin Carter Melvin Carter is a fourth-generation Saint Paul resident, Saint Paul public school graduate, former Saint Paul City Council member, father, and Saint Paul’s Mayor. Melvin grew up in the Rondo neighborhood as the son of one of Saint Paul’s first black police officers, and a teacher (who now serves as a Ramsey County Commissioner). He attended Saint Paul public schools, ran track at his neighborhood rec center, and graduated from Central High School. He currently lives blocks away from where he grew up with his wife, Dr. Sakeena Futrell-Carter, and the youngest three of their five children. Melvin has been working to engage, enfranchise, and uplift people not only in Saint Paul, but also across the state and nation

Carrie interviews Olympian Shelby Houlihan! Shelby talks about breaking 4 minutes in the 1500m at the Prefontaine Classic, training at altitude, traveling, and French Bread Friday. Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com. Shelby Houlihan Shelby grew up in Sioux City, Iowa and went to Arizona State University where she was a national champion in the 1500m and a 12-time All-American. After graduation, she began running for Nike and the Bowerman Track Club in 2015. She was a 2016 Olympian in the 5000m, finishing 11th in the final and claiming the title of first American. Shelby is a 5-time National Champion and was part of the 2017 World Championship team and the 2018 indoor team.