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C Tolle Run
by C Tolle Run
Get After It with Olympian Carrie Tollefson! Each week, Carrie and a different celebrity guest discuss running, fitness, and how to live a healthy, balanced life as a runner.
Episodes
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463: Dakotah Popehn - I Want To Run As Fast As I Can
Olympian and Minnesota native Dakotah Popehn just had a great day at the Chicago Marathon where she crossed the finish line with a new PR (2:24:00) and finished as the second American! Fresh off the race, Dakotah joins Carrie to break down her marathon experience, from the moments when everything...
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462: Adrian Wildschutt - A Change of Pace
Over the last few years, HOKA NAZ Elite athlete Adrian Wildschutt has established himself as one of the best distance runners in the world. The South African record holder across multiple distances finished 10th in the 10,000m at both the 2024 Paris Olympics and the 2025 World Championships, and...
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461: Elena Hayday - I Am Ready
It’s been a fantastic year for newly signed Puma runner Elena Hayday and with the Chicago Marathon on the horizon, she’s hitting her stride at exactly the right time! Elena had a breakthrough performance at the Boston Marathon this spring, running 2:24:45 to finish 13th overall, and recently…
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460: Rachael Rudel - I'm Proud of My Journey
Rachael Rudel is having one heck of a season! Fresh off her first national title at the USATF 20K Championships, Rachael has earned the opportunity to represent Team USA in the half marathon at the 2027 World Road Running Championships in China. But getting to this point wasn't always easy. Along...
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459: Jemma Reekie and Marco Langon - New Balance 5th Avenue Mile Champions
Fresh off the New Balance 5th Avenue Mile, Carrie and her friend Ali Feller of the Ali on the Run Podcast take over a special edition of the Set the Pace podcast! Together, they recap all the action from the iconic New York City race, then sit down with this year’s champions, Marco Langon and…
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458: Dimity McDowell - The 27th Mile
Dimity McDowell has done it all. She's been a sports journalist, co-authored three books including her newest release "The 27th Mile", and co-founded Another Mother Runner, an inclusive community that has inspired and supported countless female runners. She's also a personal trainer and coach who...
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457: Stephen Biebelhausen - It's Been Wild
You've probably seen the viral video of a father pushing his daughter to a world-record mile. That father is Stephen Biebelhausen, and this week, he's joining C Tolle Run! Last month at the Guardian Mile in Cleveland, Ohio, Stephen pushed his adorable daughter, Blake, in the mile race with the…
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456: Craig Engels - Go Your Own Way
Craig Engels is no stranger to the C Tolle Run podcast, and if you've listened before, you already know he's never short on stories. Last time Craig joined Carrie, they talked about his accomplishments in the 800m and 1500m. This time, fresh off USATF Nationals in New York City, Craig shares what...
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455 - Sydney Vaught: This is Everything We Worked For
Sydney Vaught is one of the newest names on the professional running scene, but after winning the 2026 USATF 10,000m Championship, she's quickly becoming an athlete you’ll want to know. Before turning pro, Sydney was a standout at the University of Arkansas, where she became an All-American, SEC...
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454: Jessica Kain - Anything Can Happen
Jessica Kain is a professional 1500-meter runner, fitness model, and coach from Santa Cruz, California, who is quickly making a name for herself in the running world. After competing for San Diego State, Jessica has continued chasing big goals on the track while balancing modeling, coaching, and...
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453: Emily Mackay - I Feel So Free This Season
Emily Mackay is one of those athletes you can't help but cheer for. Steady, consistent, and incredibly talented, 2026 has been the biggest year of her career! The Olympian, two-time global medalist, and New Balance professional with Union Athletics has already won two USATF titles this season,...
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452 - Elise Cranny - Listening To My Body
Elise Cranny is one of the most versatile runners in American history. A two-time Olympian, Nike professional athlete, American record holder, and four-time USATF champion, Elise has found success at every distance. Most recently, Elise finished runner-up to Emily Venters at the USATF 6K...
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451: David Roche - Coaching is the Ultimate Honor
David Roche is one of the most recognizable names in the ultramarathon world. While he continues to run and compete himself, David has recently expanded his coaching beyond the trails and into track and road racing, where he now works with some of the fastest women in the sport. In this...
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450: Emily Abbate - I Love This Chapter of My Life
Emily Abbate is someone who truly does it all. She's the host of the Hurdle podcast, a sought-after speaker, storyteller, world traveler, and fitness enthusiast who continues to make movement a priority no matter where life takes her. Now, as she enters a new chapter filled with big personal and...
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449: Elyse Kopecky - I Felt Stronger, Happier, and Healthier
You may know Elyse Kopecky as the three-time New York Times bestselling author of the Run Fast. Eat Slow. cookbook series, but her impact extends far beyond the kitchen. Elyse is also the founder of Superhero Muffin Mixes, a line of wholesome, time-saving baking mixes created to help busy people...
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448: Gloria Jansen - Goals Keep Me Going
Gloria Jansen has been a fixture in the Minnesota running community for decades, building a remarkable resume that continues to grow. A 27-time USATF Minnesota Age Group Runner of the Year, Gloria was also named the 2025 USATF Minnesota 75–79 Age Group Runner of the Year. Most recently, she won…
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447: Acer Iverson - I’m Having Fun Competing
Fresh off an impressive victory at the Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon in Minnesota Acer Iverson is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young names in running. In his debut year as a professional athlete with Union Athletics Club, Acer has already proven he can compete across a wide range of...
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446: Kassie Parker - Giving It My All
Crown Running professional athlete Kassie Parker is having a breakthrough season. Fresh off her victory at the USATF 4-Mile Championships and her first USATF National Road Championship title, Kassie currently sits at No. 2 in the USATF Road Running Circuit standings. But there's much more to…
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445 - Emily Venters: I Just Feel Happy
Emily Venters hasn't always had it easy. A childhood cancer survivor who has navigated the highs and lows of elite competition while managing race anxiety, she has met every challenge with positivity and that resilience has carried her far. Emily is now a professional runner for Nike, backed by a...
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444: Klara Lukan - I Love Challenges
If you don't know the name Klara Lukan yet, now is the time to learn it. The Slovenian standout is a professional runner for Puma, a two-time Olympian in the 5,000m and 10,000m, and the first European woman to break 30 minutes for the road 10K. Off the track, she holds a Master's degree in...
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443: Mercy Chelangat: I’m So Fired Up
Mercy Chelangat may be relatively new to the marathon, but she’s already making a major impact on the world stage. In just her latest breakthrough performance, Mercy ran an incredible 2:20 marathon to finish 4th at the Boston Marathon, firmly establishing herself among the sport’s elite. A...
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442: Drew Hunter: I Wake Up Excited Every Day
Drew Hunter is no stranger to C Tolle Run, but this time he joins the show with some new hardware. Fresh off winning the USATF Road 5K Championship and qualifying for the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Drew is riding a wave of success both on and off the course. Beyond racing…
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441: Eden Rainbow-Cooper - This Is My Chance
Eden Rainbow-Cooper has built a career defined by resilience, speed, and ambition. Introduced to Wheelchair Racing in 2012, Eden quickly found her success progressing through distances before making a bold move to the marathon. The leap to the marathon distance paid off in a major way, earning…
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440: Gracie Hyde - I Belong Here
You may not know Gracie Hyde yet, but that’s about to change. A rising star in professional distance running, Gracie competes for Puma and trains with Team Meridia in Boulder, Colorado. Her résumé is already turning heads: a standout collegiate career where she set six Division II records…
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439: Addy Wiley - I'm Living My Dream
Addy Wiley is a fighter in every sense of the word. After overcoming childhood cancer, she found her strength in running, turning it into a superpower that’s propelled her onto the world stage. Now, she’s not just competing; she’s rewriting the record books as a World Indoor bronze medalist,...
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438: Emma Grace Hurley - Not Afraid to Go to the Front
Fresh off her first national title at the USATF Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Championship, Emma Grace Hurley joins Carrie Tollefson to break down a career-defining moment. Emma Grace shares the mindset behind her win, how she approaches racing the best in the world, and why she’s not afraid to push the...
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437: Ashley Paulson - Do Something That Scares You Every Day
Ashley Paulson is a professional triathlete, marathoner, and ultrarunner known for taking on some of the toughest races in the world including becoming a two-time champion of the legendary Badwater 135 (often called the world's toughest foot race), 25-time IRONMAN, ultramarathon veteran and an…
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436: Dom Scott - Your 1% Is Your 100%
Dom Scott is one of South Africa’s all-time great distance runners: an Olympian, National Champion, professional athlete, coach, one of the kindest people you’ll meet. With an incredible career behind her and plenty still ahead, Dom returns to C Tolle Run to reflect on her running milestones…
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435: Randi Zuckerberg - There Is Beauty In Doing Hard Things
Randi Zuckerberg may have a recognizable last name, but her story is entirely her own. A wife, mother, entrepreneur, radio host, and ultramarathoner, Randi has built a life that blends high performance with genuine heart. In this episode, she shares her incredible achievement of setting the…
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434: Zouhair Talbi - I'm 100% Focused
Moroccan-born Zouhair Talbi is a father, husband, and one of the fastest marathoners in the United States. Now an American citizen, Zouhair currently ranks as the third-fastest American in the men’s marathon. Fresh off a win at the Chevron Houston Marathon and a runner-up finish at the United...
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433: The 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Winners
Every March, New York City buzzes with energy for both St. Patrick's Day and the iconic United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. With more than 30,000 runners racing through Times Square and Central Park, unforgettable moments are guaranteed, and this year delivered in a big way! After providing the...
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432: Jordan (Hasay) Hogan - I Still Like Pushing Myself
Jordan (Hasay) Hogan has been a household name in the running world since she burst onto the scene as a teenage phenom, winning at nearly every level and representing Team USA both in high school and as a professional. With a marathon personal best (2:20:57) that ranks among the ten fastest ever…
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431: Julia Paternain - Putting Uruguay on the Map
Born in Mexico to Uruguayan parents and raised in the UK, Julia Paternain’s journey to the international stage is anything but ordinary. With deep family roots in Uruguay, she chose to represent the country and made history doing so. Julia captured Uruguay’s first-ever medal in distance running,...
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430: Charles Hicks - Go For What You Love Most
At just 24 years old, Charles Hicks is already building an impressive résumé. The professional Nike athlete recently placed 7th at the TCS New York City Marathon, clocking a blazing 2:09 (finishing as the second American in his debut marathon), and captured his first USATF Championship title at…
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429: Jillian Tholen & Alex Larson - Have Fun with Your Food
We hope you're hungry for a conversation about nutrients! Today we’re joined by experts Jillian Tholen and Alex Larson to break down what athletes actually need to know about fueling their bodies. We cover building a balanced plate for best performance (protein, carbs, fats, yes, all of them) and...
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428: Cole Hocker - I Can Win The Biggest Race On the Biggest Day
You may recognize Cole Hocker from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where he captured gold in the men’s 1500 meters and set a new Olympic record. He is also the 2025 World Champion in the 5000 meters. He’s stayed on top ever since, most recently taking the win at the prestigious Millrose Games. With…
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427: Roisin Willis - It’s Just You and the Track
Newly crowned American indoor record holder in the 800m, and the first woman ever to break 1:58 indoors, Roisin Willis joins C Tolle Run this week! Roisin is coming off an incredible stretch, racing three times in just ten days: she won the New Balance Indoor Games, shattered the American 800m...
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426: Dot McMahan - Longevity Makes Me Different
Dot McMahan returns to C Tolle Run after hitting a huge milestone! At 49 years old, Dot has just qualified for her sixth Olympic Marathon Trials. In a sport where standards keep tightening and competition grows fiercer every year, she continues to rise to the challenge. Carrie and Dot dive into…
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425: Calli Hauger-Thackery - You Can't Expect It To Be Easy
Calli Hauger-Thackery is a 2024 Olympian, 2024 European Half Marathon bronze medalist, and the second-fastest British female marathoner of all time. She joins C Tolle Run following major victories at the Honolulu Marathon and, most recently, the 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon. In this episode, we...
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424: Jess Hull - Go One Better
This week we welcome Australian standout Jess Hull, fresh off running a key leg in the gold medal winning 4x2K mixed relay at the World Cross Country Championships. While this is her latest triumph, Jess’s résumé is already packed with hardware—from her days as an Oregon Duck to her current…
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423: Parker Wolfe - I Can Compete With the Best
Parker Wolfe may be new to C Tolle Run, but he's no stranger to elite running. As an NCAA Champion at the University of North Carolina and now a USATF Champion, Parker is gearing up for the 10k at the World Cross Country Championships, and he's especially excited that the race will be held on US...
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422: Shannon Rowbury and Jessica Dorrington - Strong as a Mother
Shannon Rowbury, a 3x Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist, is no stranger to C Tolle Run. This time, she’s back with a brand-new accomplishment on her résumé: author. She’s joined by physical therapist and pelvic health expert Jessica Dorrington to discuss her new book Strong as a Mother: Your...
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421: Gracie Morris - If I Fight The Doubt, I'm There
Meet Gracie Morris: A Puma professional runner, TCU track legend, and brand-new National Champion. During her collegiate career at Texas Christian University, Gracie shattered seven school records and just claimed her first national title at the USATF 2K XC Championships, and she's taking us…
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420: Sara Hall - For The Love of the Grind
Sara Hall is the definition of a mother-runner. She’s the only athlete to snag 10 U.S. Championship titles across distances from the mile all the way to the marathon, and she’s currently training for the California International Marathon to go after another. When she’s not chasing PRs, she’s...
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419: Keira D'Amato - Don't Call It a Comeback
Keira D’Amato is back on C Tolle Run and we couldn’t be more excited! You know her as a pro runner, mom, motivational speaker, race analyst, and even a real estate agent… and now she’s added “author” to the list. Her new book, Don’t Call It a Comeback, just hit the shelves, and trust us, it’s a...
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418: Minnesota Distance Elite - Building Strength for 2026
Minnesota Distance Elite holds a special place in C Tolle Run’s heart, so we’re thrilled to bring you this live show recorded at Summit Brewing in Saint Paul, Minnesota, featuring close friends and family of the program. We hear directly from the athletes as they share fun facts about themselves,...
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417: Annie Rodenfels - I Never Count Myself Out
3x U.S. Champion Annie Rodenfels returns to C Tolle Run fresh off her third victory at the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K presented by NYRR! Annie takes us inside her race-day mindset: from the patient pacing that set her up for success to the powerful final surge that sealed the win. She…
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416: Amanda Vestri - Built For The Marathon
It’s a week of debuts for Brooks professional runner and USATF National Champion Amanda Vestri! She just made her marathon debut at the TCS New York City Marathon, racing alongside some of the greatest runners in the world. She finished 9th overall, running an incredible 2:25:40, the 4th-fastest...
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415: Biya Simbassa - When Things Get Hard… Believe
Just ahead of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, elite runner Biya Simbassa returns to C Tolle Run to catch up on life, training, and racing. Biya is coming off a strong 2nd-place finish at the Twin Cities Ten Mile and is deep into preparations for one of the most competitive marathon fields...
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414: Kelly McLay - 100 Marathons and Counting
Kelly McLay is a mom, wife, marathoner, author, keynote speaker, traveler, and founder of Fitness International Travel. Carrie met Kelly just after she finished her 100th marathon(!!) which also happened to be her wedding anniversary weekend at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. In this…
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Get After It with Olympian Carrie Tollefson! Each week, Carrie and a different celebrity guest discuss running, fitness, and how to live a healthy, balanced life as a runner.
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