C Tolle Run

Carrie chats with the legendary Jenny Simpson! The Olympian, World Championship medalist, and 11-time US champion reflects on her incredible journey through the Great World Race and a possible farewell at the TCS New York City Marathon. Jenny also shares stories from her upcoming year-long adventure, "Jenny and Jason Run USA," traveling across the country with her husband and their two dogs.

Carrie chats with Rhonda Vetere, a global executive, STEM ambassador, speaker, mentor, 2x author, triathlete, and 6-star World Major Marathon finisher! Rhonda shares how she balances a high-powered career with intense training, her journey into sports and STEM, and how she continues to inspire others to get after it every day.

Carrie shares a live podcast with Minnesota Distance Elite! Join Carrie as she connects with Coach Chris Lundstrom and 21 team members from this Minneapolis-based distance training powerhouse. They discuss the team's history of producing Olympians and national champions, what it takes to stay competitive, and how fans can support their journey to make U.S. teams.

Carrie takes us through an action-packed weekend at the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, which doubled as the USATF 5K National Championships, and shares a lively recap of the TCS NYC Marathon! Tune in to hear about her whirlwind four days leading up to the marathon, complete with fun and insightful interviews with the newly crowned 5K champions (Annie Rodenfels, Ahmed Mohammed, and Zariel Macchia).

Carrie chats with the unstoppable Sara Vaughn—mother of four, realtor, and elite runner for Puma. Sara shares her journey of navigating second chances, including a quick pivot to run the NYC Marathon after getting sidelined by illness in Chicago. They dive into her family life, a coaching change, and how her kids are finding their own passion for running. Sara also talks about her latest ventures in real estate, working alongside her husband, and a new YouTube channel documenting her life. Plus, she dishes on her favorite meals, go-to workouts, and ways she balances her many passions.

Carrie chats with 3-time Olympian Shannon Rowbury, one of the most decorated middle-distance runners in U.S. history! They discuss Shannon's recent upgrade to the 2012 Olympic Bronze medal, the highs and lows of the sport, and her current goals as she trains for the NYC Marathon. Shannon shares her mindset as she approaches this new distance, how running now feeds her heart and spirit, and life after competitive racing. They also swap fun broadcast stories, offering a peek behind the scenes of sports commentary.

Carrie chats with Tommie Runz! Tommie returns to the show to share his incredible journey of running all 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors in a single year. He discusses his experience running the New York City Marathon to raise funds for Release Recovery, how he balances training, staying healthy, managing jetlag, and his goals for the future.

Carrie chats with Anthony D'Amato and Danny Docherty! They dive into Anthony's many roles, from husband of elite runner Keira D'Amato to Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force, and his training for Project Breaking Forty at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Danny, a two-time Olympic Trials qualifier and accomplished coach, shares his insights on their athlete-coach relationship, grading Anthony's progress, and balancing life as a coach and runner. Plus, they explore both of their journeys into the sport, their sporty families, and what keeps them motivated.

Carrie chats with Olympian and multi-talented creative Alexi Pappas! They discuss Alexi's experience guiding visually impaired runner Lisa Thompson at marathons like Boston, Chicago, and London, as well as their plans for the upcoming Berlin Marathon. Alexi also shares about her shoulder injury and time at the Paris Olympics, how running has inspired them to take chances in life, her new podcast "Mentor Buffet," upcoming projects, and the power of women supporting women.

Carrie chats with professional runner Vince Ciattei! Vince shares insights on his journey into running, from his standout high school and college days to narrowly missing the Olympic team. They dive into his evolving mindset, the importance of consistency, and how he's finding joy in what's next. Vince also opens up about his family, his passion for music (especially the saxophone!), and his love for sports.

Carrie chats with marathoner Savannah Berry! They discuss Savannah's incredible journey, including her 12th place finish at the Olympic Trials Marathon, her recent success at the USATF 20K National Championships, and how she balances training for the NYC Marathon with mentoring students at Utah Valley University. Savannah opens up about the highs and lows of her running career, her love for the marathon, and how she stays motivated.

Carrie recaps her exciting weekend at the 2024 NYRR NB Fifth Avenue Mile! Fresh off the Paris Olympic Games, she dives into all the action, from a press conference with Josh Kerr, Emma Coburn, and Emily Mackay to calling the race alongside fellow Olympians and broadcasters. Carrie breaks down the thrilling women's race, where Karissa Schweizer tied the course record in a stunning finish, and the men's race, where Josh Kerr shattered a decades-old record with a dominant performance. Tune in for winner interviews and all the race highlights in this high-energy episode!

Carrie chats with professional runner Katelyn Tuohy! They dive into Katelyn's incredible journey, from dominating high school and collegiate running to navigating the ups and downs of being a standout athlete. Katelyn shares insights on recovering from a major injury, the pressure of being in the spotlight, and her experience racing in Europe for the first time. They also talk about her close-knit family, her granola, and how she's adjusting to life as a pro runner.

Carrie chats with Carrie Birth-Davis, the Director of Sports Marketing at Procter & Gamble! They discuss Carrie's amazing work with P&G, from supporting athletes at the Olympics with initiatives like the Pampers nursery and the Olympic Village hair salon to providing essential products for competitors. Carrie also opens up about her journey chasing her Abbott Marathon Major star, her personal health challenges alongside her husband, and her passion for lifting up women in sports and beyond. Plus, hear about her experiences running into Noah Lyles, working with coach Adam Goucher, and her exciting plans for the future.

Carrie chats with Juliette Whittaker, the youngest female member of the US Olympic Track and Field Team! Juliette shares her experience running in the 800m final in Paris, her favorite moments from the Olympics (including the famous chocolate chip muffins and cardboard beds!), and what it was like to share this journey with her sister Bella. They also dive into her impressive career at Stanford, her NIL deal with On, and the challenges she's faced along the way.

Fresh off the plane from Paris, Carrie shares her experiences participating in the Olympic Broadcast Service as part of the 2024 Olympic Games! She shares what her role was, her anxieties and fears around the gig, her favorite part of the games, and so much more!

Carrie catches up with Peloton instructor Becs Gentry, who recently made an exciting announcement! In this episode, Becs shares her plans to participate in the Great World Race: 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents. They also discuss Becs' new gig in Paris with NBC, along with some fun rapid fire and so much more!

Carrie welcomes back Sharon Lokedi, NCAA Champ and professional runner for Under Armour Mission Run Dark Sky Distance. Sharon, the 2022 NYCM Champion, has been on a streak, placing third in NY in 2023 and second at the 2024 Boston Marathon. Now, she adds Olympian to her achievements, having just been selected to the Kenyan team for Paris 2024. Sharon shares her journey to this exciting news, from being an alternate to stepping in due to an injury to Brigid Kosgei. She discusses her preparation, goals, race strategy, and the thrill of joining top athletes Hellen Obiri and Peres Jepchirchir on the Kenyan squad.

Carrie chats with 2X US Olympian and American Record holder Emily Sisson! They discuss Emily's preparation for the 2024 Olympic Marathon in Paris, including her physical and mental readiness, the importance of her team, and overcoming major obstacles. Emily also shares insights on her fueling and hydration, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Keira D'Amato, the versatile professional runner and American record holder! They discuss Keira's recent big announcements, including her move to the west coast to train under 2X Olympian Ed Eyestone in Utah and her commitment to run the Chicago Marathon in October 2024. Keira shares insights from her journey, from balancing her roles as a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and real estate agent to running over 100 miles a week. She reflects on her recent experiences, including a 10th place finish at the Olympic Trials in the 10,000 meters, and offers valuable lessons learned from the highs and lows of her career.

Carrie chats with fellow Minnesotan and 2024 Olympian Matthew Wilkinson! They discuss Matt's journey from growing up in Minnetonka, becoming a 2X Division III champion at Carleton College, finishing his college career at the University of Minnesota as a Big Ten Champ, signing a pro contract with Under Armour Mission Run Dark Sky Distance, his recent achievements including becoming a US Olympian and running a personal best in the 3000m in Paris, and so much more!

In this special episode, Olympian Carrie Tollefson and the legendary Dick Beardsley team up for the "C Tolle Run" podcast live from Grandma's Marathon 2024! Dick Beardsley, a 2-time winner of Grandma's Marathon, London Marathon champion, and Boston Marathon runner-up, joins Carrie to co-host this exciting episode. Together, they interview an incredible lineup of guests who steal the show: - Alan Noel: National Vice Captain & Treasurer of Black Men Run, shares his inspiring journey and passion for running. - Zac Clark: Founder of Release Recovery and former contestant on The Bachelorette, talks about his path in running and recovery. - Dakotah Lindwurm: 2024 US Olympian from Minnesota and 2-time Grandma's Marathon winner, discusses her running career and goals. Listen in as they discuss who they run for, their paths to becoming runners, why they run, and their goals for the weekend. Plus, enjoy some fun rapid-fire questions that are sure to make you laugh.

Carrie chats with Maya Mor, founder of Girls Run Global! The 19 year old talks about how she started a non-profit to empower girls and equip them with skills to succeed through running, her journey in running (which has been anything but easy), and so much more!

Carrie chats with Olympian Kara Winger! They chat about how Kara retired in 2022 only to make a come back just a couple of weeks ago and won at the New York City Grand Prix, how she is doing things a bit differently this go around, what it would mean for her to be a 5X US Olympic Javelin thrower, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Olympian Courtney Babcock! They talk all about her latest business called the Sports Specialist, instilling a love for running in others, parenting, her journey into the sport, some memories from their time racing against each other, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Susan Ejore! The Under Armour professional runner been on fire lately, setting the Kenyan National Indoor Mile record this season when she ran 4:20, and just a few days ago she ran 3:58 for the 1500. She's currently getting ready to compete at the Kenyan Olympic Trials in the 1500. In this episode we hear all about how she found the sport, her move to the US for college, the importance of having a healthy brain and a strong community, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Olympian Sandi Morris! The pole vaulter joins the show to talk about the sport, her latest song called Up and Over, her animals, cooking and building things, being injured, changing coaches and residence, her goals going forward, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Rachel McArthur and Cooper Teare! They talk about how they got into the sport, the ups and downs, training in Virginia, how they met, why things are starting to click, goals going forward, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Kate Landau! The 5x NCAA All-American and current masters runner joins the show to talk about running as we get older, her current training and racing, her health, injuries, finding happiness, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Megan Connolly (Morant)! The WWE announcer recently finished 3rd at the Eugene Marathon in a huge personal best of 2:45! She joins the show to talk about her race, her new podcast, her broadcasting experience, what it's like to donate a kidney, and so much more!

Carrie chats with four US pro runners (Emma Bates, Sara Hall, Elkanah Kibet, and Matthew McDonald) in front of a live audience prior to the 2024 Boston Marathon! They talk about their thoughts on Boston, what they are up to now, parenting, getting through injuries, goals, their hardest workouts, and so much more!

Carrie and John Anderson (ESPN) interview five Boston Marathon champions: Des Linden, Carline Rotich, Edna Kipligat, Evans Chebet, and Hellen Obiri! In front of a live audience, the panel discusses what it is like to win Boston, what they did after, advice for the athletes, rapid fire questions (one of the best ones was what they would be if they weren't runners!), and so much more!

Carrie welcomes Sika Henry back to the show! They chat about her latest races including Comrades and her 51 mile ultra from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama commemorating the Selma to Montgomery March. They also cover her wedding, her training, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Johanna Garton, author of All in Stride, as well as Elvin Kibet and Samantha Schultz who are featured in the book! They discuss how Johanna picked these athletes to share their stories, Johanna's history in the sport of running, what it's like to be written about, how the book has changed each of them, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Ashley Desanno of Lotsamiles! They chat about Ashley's latest marathon in Los Angeles, how she became a content creator with well over a million followers on TikTok, her book club called the Creep Book Club, how she finds balance, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Allie Ostrander! They talk about what Allie is up to, how her training is going, how her health is, how her YouTube channel started (and how she is crushing it there!), her upcoming World Cross Country championships race in Belgrade next week, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Paralympian Amanda McGrory! They chat about what she's currently up to, working together in the broadcast booth, her training, her story, how she feels wheelchair racing is progressing within the broader world of sport, and so much more.

Carrie welcomes Dakotah Lindwurm and her boyfriend Montana Popehn to the show! They talk all about race day and their memories, their trips, how they met, how they both support one another, what they do for fun, traveling to Paris, how life has changed since Dakotah made the team, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Olympian Shalaya Kipp! They talk all about her postdoctoral research which focuses around running-related areas such as super shoes, running during and after pregnancy, aging, and a new study that looks at how the underband of a sports bra affects our respiratory function during exercise.

Carrie recaps the 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials with Minnesota Distance Elite in front of a live audience! Coach Chris Lindstrom, Breanna Suracki, Joel Richow, Kevin Lewis, JP Trojan, Annie Frisbie, and third place finisher Dakotah Lindwurm all share their experiences from the day, including the highs, the lows, the broken cell phones, the missed porta-potty opportunities, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Kylie Mantz and Ashley Young, the spouses of Connor Mantz and Clayton Young (who went 1 and 2 at the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials)! They talk about life after the race, the toll that training takes on an athlete's support system, the importance of having your own thing in a relationship, preparing for Paris, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Jess McClain! They talk about her fourth place finish at the Olympic Marathon Trials with a 4 min personal best, how she stepped away from the sport and in that time got married, being unsponsored, working full time, how she coaches herself, and so much more!

Carrie chats with the 2024 US Olympic Marathon Trials Champion Fiona O'Keeffe! They talk all about Fiona's race, her memories of the day, going to the pro bowl, how she got into the sport, goals going forward, alligators, her training leading up to the race, and so much more!

Carrie chats with the Porter Sisters: Sarah Crouch, Shannon Smith, and Georgia Porter! They talk all about how they each qualified for the Olympic Trials, how they grew up, how they each got into the sport, how they have supported one another in sport and in their lives off the road, Sarah's upcoming book release, and so much more!

Carrie chats with one of her all-time heroes Joan Benoit Samuelson, and Stephen Lane, author of the book “Long Run to Glory!” They chat about his book detailing the 1984 Olympic Marathon, Joan's role in fighting for women's sports, how she dealt with the pressure, her injury leading up to the trials, her thoughts during the race, winning Olympic Gold on home soil, the upcoming 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Caroline Hampton Cole! They talk about her second marathon attempt this summer in Duluth where she ran a 2:36, her preparations for her third marathon attempt (the Olympic Trials in February), how she got into the sport, the loss and heartache she has experienced and how it drove her, the importance of empathy in coaching, how she uses her faith during the run, predictions for who will make the Olympic Team, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Olympian Courtney Frerichs! They talk about her big injury after the Olympics, making life decisions, her new team (and how some of it is very familiar), building a new house, being excited about the future, and much more!

Carrie catches up with Olympian Jenny Simpson! They talk about her training for the upcoming USA Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, recent race recaps, upcoming goals, the concept of breaking yourself down to come back stronger, her new puppy Barkley, and so much more!

Carrie chats with Carissa Galloway! They talk about announcing at the finish lines of so many popular races (Disney races, Ironman races, and the Boston Marathon to name just a few!), handling her busy schedule, being part of a famous running family, keeping her kiddos fed, training for races, predictions for the 2024 US Olympic Marathon trials, and so much more!

Carrie welcomes Rachel (Schneider) Smith back to the show! They catch up on everything that's happened since 2020, including getting married to Mike Smith, becoming a mom and how that's changed her training, getting ready for 2024, staying hungry on the comeback, the ups and downs of life, and so much more!

Carrie welcomes Jordan (Hasay) Hogan back to the show! They talk about her getting married, starting a new coaching and consulting business, moving across the country, her current training, what she loves and hates about running, and so much more!