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412: Courtney Dauwalter - The Queen of the Trail Comes to the Road Oct 10, 2025

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This special episode was recorded live in front of an amazing audience during the 2025 Twin Cities Marathon weekend, and our guest needs no introduction! The one and only Courtney Dauwalter, ultra running’s GOAT, joins us for a candid and fun conversation just ahead of her first competitive road marathon. Courtney opens up about her epic ultra running career, how she stays motivated mile after mile (after mile), and what it means to return to her Minnesota roots for this unforgettable event. With her trademark smile, infectious energy, and down-to-earth spirit, Courtney reminds us why she’s not just a legend on the trails, she’s a fan favorite everywhere she goes. Whether you’re a runner, a fan, or just love a good story, this episode is a must-listen.

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410: Pete & Zika Rea - The Impact of ZAP Endurance Sep 25, 2025

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Founded in 2001 as a non-profit training center, ZAP Endurance became a cornerstone in the running community, helping everyone from recreational runners rediscover the sport to coaching elite athletes chasing World Championship and Olympic dreams. Now, as ZAP closes its doors, Carrie sits down with co-founders Pete and Zika Rea to reflect on over two decades of impact. In this heartfelt conversation, the Rea's share their proudest moments, toughest challenges, favorite memories, and hopes for the future of running. From shaping individual journeys to influencing the broader sport, Pete and Zika’s legacy runs deep, and today, we celebrate everything they've built.

404: Champions’ Insights: C Tolle Run’s NYC Marathon & 5K Recap Nov 07, 2024

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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).

403: Sara Vaughn - I’m Optimistic Oct 31, 2024

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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.

346: RunDot - It's Your Time with Meb Keflezighi and Jeff Booher Sep 28, 2023

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Carrie chats with Jeff Booher and Meb Keflezighi! The two talk about RunDot, how Jeff got into endurance sports, Meb’s coaching aspirations, how the AI in RunDot helps you get better results, and much more!

236: Larra Overton - What Makes You Good Is All The Prep Behind The Scenes Aug 05, 2021

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Carrie chats with Emmy award-winning producer and sports reporter Larra Overton! They discuss her history running at Indiana University, what it’s like to run every day for nearly two years, what it takes to put on a broadcast of a track event, being the first female to do in-stadium PA announcing at the Olympic Track and Field Trials, and so much more!

178: Megan Hill - Running Saved My Life Jun 18, 2020

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Carrie continues a month of interviews all around the Brave Like Gabe Foundation in honor of her late friend Gabe Grunewald!

This week, Carrie chats with Megan Hill, a runner and nurse who became friends with Gabe after finding out she, too, had a super rare cancer: Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma (not to be confused with Gabe’s Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma). In the episode, they chat about her friendship with Gabe, how she found out about her tumor that was the size of a volleyball, how she is doing today, and much more!

33: Amy Cragg - Keep Moving Forward Aug 31, 2017

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Carrie interviews two-time Olympian Amy Cragg! Amy reflects on her bronze medal finish at the 2017 World Championships in the marathon. She also discusses training with the Bowerman Track Club and coach Jerry Schumacher, and her racing plans for 2018.

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, and her time of 2:27:03 made her the eighth-fastest American marathoner of all time. 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 ninth in the Olympic marathon. Amy finished third at the 2017 World Championships in the marathon. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, Irish Olympian Alistair Cragg. Amy trains with the Bowerman Track Club.

6: Kirk DeWindt - Got To Be Stronger Feb 24, 2017

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Carrie goes for a run with personal trainer Kirk DeWindt! They discuss Kirk's life since appearing on 'The Bachelorette', how to train for Spartan Races and other obstacle course events, and Kirk's expansive personal training business.

Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com.

3: Kelcey Carlson - I've Always Loved Telling Stories Feb 02, 2017

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Carrie interviews Twin Cities Fox 9 News Anchor and marathoner Kelcey Carlson! They discuss Kelcey's start in the broadcast industry, their experience running the Ragnar Relay and how to balance life and fitness goals.

Show notes for this episode can be found at ctollerun.com.

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