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Hosts Ryan and Cam interview some of North Dakota's track and field legends to help preserve the stories, grow the sport, and remind track and field athletes, coaches, and fans just how much this sport has to offer.

Ryan Enerson


    • May 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 141 EPISODES


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    2025 North Dakota HS State Track & Field Meet Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 28:17


    It's here! The 2025 NDHSAA State Track & Field Championships have arrived. With plenty of storylines to follow, we preview some of the best athletes and events to watch across all 4 classes. Good luck to all student-athletes participating!

    Molly Desotell of St. Thomas on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 63:10


    This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the University of St. Thomas and includes an interview with All-Summit League senior distance runner Molly Desotell. Plus highlights of this past week's Kwik Star Summit League Peak Performers, news from around The Summit League, and more

    Averi Schmeichel of USD on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 55:12


    This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the USD Coyotes and includes an interview with senior hurdle standout Averi Schmeichel. Plus highlights from this past week's Kwik Star Peak Performers, news from around The Summit League, and more.

    Hunter Merkley and Bryce Enerson of NDSU on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 48:01


    This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the NDSU Bison and includes an interview with All-Summit League athletes Hunter Merkley and Bryce Enerson. Plus highlights of this past week's Kwik Star Peak Performers, news from around The Summit League, and more.

    Tory Lanham of UMKC on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 40:58


    This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the UMKC Kangaroos and includes and interview with sprint sensation Tory Lanham. Plus highlights of this past week's Kwik Star Peak Performers, news from around The Summit League, and more.

    Emma Klein of Nebraska-Omaha on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 42:51


    This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the UNO Mavericks and includes an interview with junior triple jump standout Emma Klein. Plus highlights of this past week's Kwik Star Summit League Peak Performers, news from around The Summit League, and more

    Episode 135: Puma Athlete John Curley on the Boston Marathon, Chasing the Dream, and Betting on Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 54:44


    John Curley's high school times were pretty meager, but a top-10 finish in the mile at the Minnesota High School State Track Meet earned him a spot on the NDSU roster. After a challenging college career of injuries, John gave up running. The break didn't last long, and after several years of building John will find himself on the starting line of the Boston Marathon on Monday with a Puma jersey on as part of Project3.

    Jadyn Keeler of UND on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 48:18


    This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the UND Fighting Hawks and includes an interview with junior distance star Jadyn Keeler. Plus highlights of this past week's Kwik Star Summit League Peak Performers, news from around The Summit League, and more!

    Lukundo Kapambalala of ORU on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 40:24


    This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the ORU Golden Eagles and includes an interview with junior sprinter Lukundo Kapambalala, this season's fastest man in The Summit League. Plus highlights of this past week's Kwik Star Summit League Peak Performers and news from around The Summit League.

    Episode 132: Scott Reichenberger, BHS Head Coach on Leading a Talented Demons Roster & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 33:03


    Scott Reichenberger is a pillar in the North Dakota distance running scene. Listen to Coach Reichenberger share what makes this Bismarck team special, his training philosophy on how to get the most out of his athletes, and more.

    Nora Peterson of SDSU on The Summit League Segment - Outdoors #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 46:52


    This week's The Summit League Segment highlights the SDSU Jackrabbits and includes an interview with senior javelin thrower Nora Peterson, a native of Mayville, ND. Plus highlights of this past week's Kwik Star Summit League Peak Performers and news from around The Summit League.

    Episode 130: MDE Athletes Cailee Peterson & Braxton Bruer with Training Camp BTS, Upcoming Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 37:58


    Episode 129: Brady Goss of Concordia College on Qualifying for NCAA D3 Championships

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 29:08


    After a 3rd-place finish in the mile at North Dakota HS State Track his senior year, Brady Goss took his talents to Concordia College in Moorhead. Now he's quickly qualified for his first NCAA Championships in the indoor mile. Listen Brady break down what it took to qualify, his experience at Concordia, and what he looks forward to this weekend at the NCAA D3 Championships in Rochester, NY.

    Head Coach Alick Musukuma of Oral Roberts University on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 42:31


    On this episode of The Summit League Segment, your hosts interview ORU Head Coach Alick Musukuma, who shares about which Golden Eagles to watch heading into this weekend's Summit League Championships.  Musukuma, an Olympian in the 800m for Zambia in 1988, also shares plenty of stories about his story to the United States and his coaching journey. Plus hear Ryan & Cam break down the final Summit League Peak Performers and share their insights on the Golden Eagles program.

    Tania Gleason & Nebraska-Omaha on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 42:14


    Your hosts sit down with Tania Gleason, an athlete on the University of Nebraska-Omaha women's track & field team. Tania shares about her breakthrough season, including her past month of PRs, what it will take to make a Summit League final in a deeply contested sprints field, and which of her teammates to watch come conference weekend. Ryan & Cam also discuss this past week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the UNO women's program.

    Olivia Keller & St. Thomas on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 60:30


    On our fifth Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Olivia Keller, an all-around athlete for the Tommies who is ranked highly in both the heptathlon and 800 meters this season. Olivia shares about the learning curve of learning the heptathlon events and the culture shift at UST over the past several years. Your hosts Ryan & Cam also preview this week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the UST men's and women's programs.

    Landon Olson & USD on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 47:45


    On our fourth Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Landon Olson, who's currently ranked top-10 in the NCAA in the men's high jump. Landon highlights the USD team for us and shares what it will take for USD's men's program to 3-Peat as a team this season & which Coyotes to watch moving forward. Your hosts Ryan & Cam also discuss this past week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the USD men's and women's programs.

    Jaiden Boomsma & SDSU on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 60:38


    On our third Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Jaiden Boomsma, who gave up an incredibly successful soccer career to compete collegiately in the sprints and jumps. Jaiden highlights the SDSU Jackrabbits & discusses the team's goals as they'll host the conference indoor championship meet. Cam and guest host Lukas Nelson also discuss this past week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the SDSU men's and women's programs.

    Malene Kollberg & UND on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 52:32


    On our second Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Malene Kollberg, a native of Norway, who competes in the combined events for UND. Malene shares about the UND Fighting Hawks, including who to watch and what events will help the team be competitive for a Summit League team title. Your hosts also discuss this past week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the UND men's and women's programs

    Cullen Curl & NDSU on The Summit League Segment - Indoors #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 43:51


    On our first Summit League Segment of the Indoor Season, we sit down with Cullen Curl, a native of Bismarck, North Dakota. Cullen highlights the NDSU team for us and shares what it will take to defend his Summit League title in the indoor 400 meters. Your host Ryan Enerson & guest host Tyler Enerson discuss this past week's Summit League Peak Performers and preview both the NDSU men's and women's programs.

    Episode 121: The 2024 Holiday Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 81:40


    What better way to celebrate the end of another year of the podcast with some of our good friends?! On this episode, hear from several close friends, former rivals, and people we've gotten to know well along the way share their favorite 2024 moments, discuss potential hypotheticals, and celebrate another good year in the books.

    Episode 120: Alyssa Becker on her All-American XC Season + Goals for the Indoor Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 37:08


    Alyssa Becker had quite the senior year: Roy Griak Champion, NSIC Individual Winner, and 6th-place All-American finish at the NCAA D2 XC Championships. Listen to what it took to reach this point in her career plus what she hopes to accomplish on the oval this winter & spring.

    Episode 119: 2024 North Dakota XC State Champs Episode - Ruby Ihmels, Jonah Njos, Claire Grinde, and Wil Ihmels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 36:20


    The tradition of a combined episode with our individual winners from last month's North Dakota State XC Championships continues! Hear from Ruby Ihmels, Jonah Njos, Claire Grinde, and Wil Ihmels on what it took to bring home the gold, plans for winter training, and plenty of good banter along the way.

    Summit League Segment #6: SDSU Preview with Carson Noecker + Look Ahead to The Summit League Championships!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 55:17


    Carson Noecker made waves as a freshman, winning the Summit League men's individual title in his first try. Now he and the 'Jacks are back for more. Learn more about SDSU's men's and women's programs on this Summit League Segment. Then stick around to hear a preview of The Summit League Cross Country Championships!

    Episode 117: North Dakota High School XC State Championship Preview + EDC/WDA/East & West Region Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 46:16


    The North Dakota High School State XC Championships are upon us! As you head to Jamestown for this fall's final XC race, be sure to get caught up on who to watch, the teams in contention for hardware, and the storylines to follow along with! We'll be there with WDAY to help with the broadcast, so be sure to find us and say hi!

    Summit League Segment #5: UMKC Preview with Harper Barlow + Last Week around The Summit League

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 52:59


    Harper Barlow didn't even know if she'd run again let alone pace the UMKC 'Roos at the recent Gans Creek Classic. Learn more about the 'Roos men's and women's XC programs, which UMKC athletes to watch in the coming weeks, and why Kansas City is a great city for distance running. Plus hear what happened around The Summit League this past weekend.

    Episode 114: Border Battle Recap + Midseason North Dakota XC Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 33:23


    After an amazing 3rd Annual Grand Forks Border Battle, Ryan and Cam hop on the mics to dissect the meet, sharing its highlights, what improvements can be made for next year's event, and how this meet foreshadows the North Dakota State High School XC Meet at the end of October.

    Summit League Segment #4: North Dakota Preview with Ian Busche + Last Week Around the Summit League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 45:25


    Ian Busche, a University of North Dakota junior, joins us on this week's Summit League Segment. Listen to his insights on his breakout season as well as Ryan & Cam's breakdown of this year's Fighting Hawks. Plus hear what happened around the Summit League cross country season this past weekend.

    Summit League Segment #3: Nebraska-Omaha Preview with Kamryn Ensley + Last Week around The Summit League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 44:42


    This week's Summit League Segment highlights the University of Nebraska-Omaha. While the Mavericks have a young team this season, they're led by All-Summit League performer Kamryn Ensley. Hear Kamryn's takes on this year's team, plus insight from Cam & Ryan on happenings around The Summit League this last week.

    Summit League Segment Week #2: St. Thomas Preview with Max Westerlund + Last Week Around the Summit League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 42:34


    We interview Max Westerlund, a University of St. Thomas sophomore, who's leading the charge of Tommies to the top of The Summit this fall. Plus a recap of all the action around the Summit League this past week.

    Summit League Segment #1: North Dakota State University with Reagan Baesler + Last Week around the Summit League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 42:14


    We sit down with NDSU senior Reagan Baesler, who looks to help push the Bison women to the top of The Summit this fall. Plus a recap of all the action around the Summit League this past week.

    Episode 109: 2024 North Dakota High School XC Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 31:48


    On this short but sweet episode, Cam & Ryan break down the North Dakota XC Preseason Coaches' Poll, the first of 2024 season. Enjoy the episode!

    Episode 108: Meet Braxton Bruer - North Dakota's Newest Professional Runner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 45:18


    Braxton Bruer, a West Fargo native, has steadily improved over the 800m distance the last several years. After multiple NSIC individual titles & NCAA All-American honors  at Minnesota State University - Moorhead, Bruer's earned the opportunity to sign professionally and continue his running career with Minnesota Distance Elite. Listen to Braxton share about his passion for racing hard, what he learned in his time at MSUM, and what the future holds.

    The Exit Interviews - NDSU's Wisdom Deebom on Trying Out for the Team to Becoming a Summit League Mainstay in the Jumps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 55:57


    Wisdom Deebom showed up to a tryout with the NDSU Track & Field team unsure if he'd make the roster. Fast forward four years and the Fargo, ND native scored pivotal points to help NDSU win yet another Summit League Outdoor Conference team title. Listen to Wisdom share his career journey, advice to the next generation of jumpers, and where he'll land after graduation.

    Episode 106: Jacy Pulse on Qualifying for and Competing at the Olympic Trials & Finding Success in the 400m Hurdles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 34:52


    Jacy Pulse has had a phenomenal career at the University of South Dakota, where she's twice earned All-American accolades in the 400m hurdles. On Thursday, June 27th, she'll have the opportunity to compete at the U.S. Olympic Trials, a far cry from her humble beginnings in Salem, South Dakota. Best of luck, Jacy!

    The Exit Interviews - NDSU's Cam Landis on Switching Sports in College, Navigating the Transfer Portal, and Betting on Himself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 79:16


    NDSU's Cam Landis had one goal in high school: to play college football. After lining up in the trenches for a season, he bet on himself and made the switch to throwing shot put. After earning an Ivy League degree, Cam hopped in the transfer portal and wound up at NDSU. Listen to his incredible story of mountain tops and valleys in his path to winning a Summit League title in his senior season.

    Episode 104: Luke Labatte on His NCAA Championships Debut, Finding the Steeplechase, & the Importance of Consistency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 55:30


    Luke Labatte has turned into a Summit League star, but his ceiling reaches far beyond that. The University of North Dakota senior qualified for the NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships in the 3,000 meter steeplechase. Listen to Luke share insights into his qualifying race, how he's preparing for the NCAA meet, and how he reached the upper echelon of his career.

    Episode 103: North Dakota State Track & Field Championships Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 38:45


    The culmination of the high school season is upon us! Preview the North Dakota State Track & Field Championships with your hosts Ryan & Cam as they discuss athletes to watch, what they believe will be the most competitive events, and who will be in the running for team titles.

    Episode 102: Howard Wood Relays Recap + Summit League Outdoor Championships Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 37:10


    A two-for-one: catch up on all the action from the Howard Wood Relays, plus a look ahead to this upcoming weekend's Summit League Outdoor Championships!

    Episode 101: Drake Relays Recap and 2024 Season Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 50:22


    "It's been awhile" is a sentiment becoming too familiar with this podcast; however, we're still just excited to update you on the latest happenings of this 2024 outdoor season. Join Ryan and Cam as they discuss the Drake Relays, including Ryan's decathlon and working the media and mixed zones.

    Episode 100: Sean Korsmo on Breaking 4 Minutes, the Effort to Get There, and the North Dakota Soil Record

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 59:10


    It's only appropriate that for such a milestone episode, we celebrate an incredible milestone in North Dakota track and field. On February 9th, Sean Korsmo of Bismarck, now running for the University of Tulsa, broke 4 minutes in the mile at a meet in Chicago. Coming into the meet, he'd run 4:02 several weeks prior at Iowa State, making him the 2nd fastest miler all-time in North Dakota. Sean shares insights on what went into breaking 4 minutes, both on and off the track, and what goals he's set his sights on now - specifically the North Dakota soil record.

    Episode 99: The Best Race You Never Heard Of, Bison Open Recap, Olympic Marathon Trials, & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 37:00


    The first weekend of February was one for the books. With great performances happening at both the national and local level, take a step back with Ryan & Cam to recap all your favorite events, and some you may have missed.

    Episode 98: Nadir Yusuf, Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier, and His Journey to Get There

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 45:51


    Nadir Yusuf, former MSUM All-American, will be on the start line at Saturday's 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando. In this one-on-one episode with Cam, Nadir shares his journey to success and what it's taken to chase his biggest dreams.

    Episode 97: The January Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 41:37


    It's been awhile, but we're happy to be back behind the mics! Plenty of banter, top performances, and so much more discussed on our first episode of 2024! Enjoy!

    Episode 96: Munir Isahak on His 5th-Place Finish at USATF Club XC, How He Found Running, and Why He's Still Going

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 72:44


    Munir Isahak came to America ten years ago as a refugee. Despite viewing himself as a soccer player initially, he picked up running at Fargo South High School and has never looked back. After an illustrious career at Concordia College (MN), he continues to compete post-collegiately for Lake Effect. Fresh off a 5th-place finish at the USATF Club XC Championships, Munir shares about his journey and what's next.

    Episode 95: XC Season Recap - D2, D3, NAIA, & NJCAA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 39:35


    On this episode, Cam & Ryan break down almost every North Dakota college and university that competed at their respective national championship meet. From Division II all the way to the junior college level, we recognize the teams and individuals who raced & finished their XC season. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

    Episode 94: XC Season Recap - Division I & NXR

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 38:38


    On this episode, Cam & Ryan share their final thoughts on Division I XC, specifically Cam's trip to the Midwest Region meet in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and the high school NXR meet for the 2023 season. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Episode 93: Jonah Njos on Winning the Class B Boys XC Title, Bowman County's Dominance, and What's Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 37:39


    Jonah Njos is a rising star on the North Dakota running scene. After being a consistent contributor on some of Bowman County's recent championship teams, he took the next step and earned his first individual title at this fall's North Dakota XC Championships. Listen to Jonah describe his victory, what it took to prepare for and execute his race, and what's next for the Bowman County sophomore.

    Episode 92: 2023 XC Individual State Champions Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 60:17


    In one of our favorite episodes, we introduce you to the newest kids on the block - your 2023 North Dakota High School Individual State XC Champions! We asked Owen Sondag (Class A Boys), Jocie Schiller (Class A Girls), Brynn Hanson (Class B Girls), and Jonah Njos (Class B Boys) about what it felt like to win, how they prepared for this season, and what's next. Plus many good stories and banter about this XC season! Because Jonah joined late, he'll be getting his own episode. Stay tuned!

    Episode 91: 2023 Summit League XC Championships Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 22:53


    We're excited to be helping out with the broadcast of the Summit League XC Championships once again! Whether you'll be joining us in Brookings or watching online, we want to make sure you're prepared for what's going to be an epic two races! From predictions in the individual and team races to guesses on race strategies, find out everything you need to more on this short, but sweet episode!

    Episode 90: North Dakota High School XC State Meet Preview 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 46:13


    Championship season is here! Listen to Cam & Ryan break down the storylines, athletes, and teams to watch at this season's North Dakota State XC Championships. With an impending snow storm, both Class A and Class B races will taking place on October 28th. This decision was made after the recording of this podcast. Listen now so that you know exactly what to look out for on Saturday!

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