#682 - Carrie Tollefson: The Impact of Grand Slam Track

In this episode, Matt Chittim interviews Carrie Tollefson, a generational talent on the track and professional broadcaster, about the newly established Grand Slam Track. They discuss the significance of this league for athletes, the comparison with the Diamond League, and the evolving landscape of professional running. Carrie shares her insights on the importance of prize money, the role of content creation for athletes, and the challenges and expectations surrounding the league. They also touch on emphasizing the need for a supportive community, the importance of showcasing athletes' stories, and the potential for multi-sport athletes to thrive in this new environment. Sponsors ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at ⁠⁠www.asics.com⁠⁠. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at ⁠⁠www.peregrune.com⁠⁠ by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. Boulderthon - Named among the Top 10 races in the U.S. by USA Today and one of the Best Fall Marathons by Runner’s World, Boulderthon, is quickly becoming a must-run event for runners across the country. Whether you’re up for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or the marathon, Boulderthon offers a race for every level of runner. Sign up today at ⁠⁠Boulderthon.org⁠⁠ and use code Rambling20 for $20 off the 13.1 or 26.2! See you in Boulder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices