Prairie Track & Field Podcast

"Do more of what makes you happy." If you've never met Carter Buelow, the first thing you need to know is that he's living proof of this quote. After a successful high school athletics career, Carter chose to play college football. It didn't take long, though, before he found himself back in the ring. Here about Carter's transfer to Valley City State University, the success he found in track & field, and what makes the NAIA a great opportunity for student-athletes on Episode 19.

Track is back. They boys are back and, boy, are they ready to talk about track being back. In this episode, Cam & Ryan talk about the best marks seen thus far during the outdoor campaign. From high school all the way up to the post-collegiate ranks, listen in to see who's putting up big times, distances, and heights!

"The best North Dakota runner you've never heard of." That's the title we've given to Devin Monson. A state champion in the 3200 meter at Thompson, Devin elected to take his running to talents Hamline University (where he's now the program director) in the Twin Cities. After racking up a few All-American honors, he set his sights on professional running, joining Rogue Athletic Club in Austin, Texas. "Who is this man," you ask? Listen now to find out!

With Ryan taking the week off, Cam recruits guest host Nate Peterson to talk all things North Dakota high school track & field. But don't just take their word for it. The guys sit down with Kindred throws coach Nate Safe and Red River boy's head coach Jeff Bakke to gain their perspective. Hear about the uncertainties, what is certain, and everything in between for this upcoming season.

"The best, all-around thrower in the nation." That title belongs to North Dakota State University's Alex Talley. Coming off first-team All-American finishes in the shot put and weight throw last weekend, Alex sits down with the guys and shares how he fell in love with track, his rise through the collegiate ranks, and the goals he's got his sights set on.

Ryan and Andrew Carlson, head cross country coach at North Dakota State, interview the best athlete the state of North Dakota has ever produced. Laura Roesler racked up a whopping 22 state titles as a prep at Fargo South. She went on to the University of Oregon where she won 5 national titles (including two individual 800 meter crowns), earned 17 All-American accolades, and won the prestigious Bowerman award. You could say she's the GOAT.

Hosts Cam & Ryan sit down with Coach Mark Del Monaco, head track and field coach at Minot State University. From building the program to conference recaps, Coach Del Monaco provides an inside look into one of the state's up & coming track programs. Ryan also gives countless shout outs to North Dakota athletes that crushed their conference meets this weekend.

It's conference week, baby! In what's one of the most exciting weeks of the season, Cam & Ryan catch up with North Dakota State University's Stevie Keller, director of the Men & Women's Track & Field programs. Stevie talks choosing the conference team, North Dakota athletes to watch, and the logistics of a conference meet during a pandemic. Also listen to our NAIA conference recaps, Division II NSIC preview, and much more.

The first coach on the show, Myron Loberg brings his unique coaching perspective spanning seven decades to the podcast. Hosts Cam & Ryan ask Myron questions from his days as a high school athlete all the way to his current role as a volunteer assistant coach at North Dakota State University. A true ND track & field legend.

Over a cup of coffee at Cam's apartment, the guys record an episode recapping their performances at the Bison Open and address a question that they've heard plenty of since graduating - "why are you still training?" They also bring back "Hit the Standard" and review one of Ryan's all-time favorites: Picky Bars. Be sure to share, like, and follow!

Imagine the men's and women's state record holders on the SAME relay team. During Episode 9, Ryan and Cam draft their Mixed 4x4 relay squads from among North Dakota's best sprinters and mid-distance runners.. Also highlighted are some outstanding track and field performance by North Dakota natives this indoor season as well as the most recent wave of ND signees.

Hong Kong, Doha, Taiwan, Fargo. One of those doesn't seem to belong, but Madeline Strandemo has called each of those places home. While her path to professional running may look different than most, her North Dakota toughness is as strong as anyone's. Listen to Madeline share about her path to All-American, running professionally for Oiselle, and overcoming injuries and setbacks to achieve her goals.

Now that everything's on the internet, you can find just about everything about anyone. Not Becki Wells, however. In the Season 2 premiere of the Prairie Track & Field Podcast, hosts Cam and Ryan interview North Dakota running legend Becki Wells. The winner of 20 state titles and 2, NCAA D1 individual championships, Becki shares her stories of high school dominance, racing (and winning!) in the SEC, and how her Native American heritage helped shape her running career.

As 2020 comes to a close and we ring in a New Year, Ryan & Cam share some of their favorite moments from Season 1. The guys also recap North Dakota track & field highlights in 2020 as well as discuss goals for the upcoming Season 2.

In perhaps their funniest interview yet, Cam & Ryan interview All-American sprinter Morgan Milbrath of Minot, North Dakota. Morgan shares what it took for her to reach the top, her favorite career moments, and countless funny stories from her time as a Bison.

Ryan and Cam interview Bismarck native and pro runner Lexi Zeis about her recent 10K PB at The Track Meet hosted by Sound Running. The guys also introduce a new segment called "Hit The Standard," where they put a new sports drink called Krampade to the test.

The guys chat with Riley Dolezal, a North Dakota native and 3-time world championships team member in the javelin. Riley's career has taken him to every corner of the world including places like Doha, Beijing, Minsk, and Moscow. From crazy drug testing stories to home renovations, Ryan and Cam cover it all in this interview.

Cam & Ryan share their own recruiting experiences, give shout outs to recently signed North Dakota preps, and remind their listeners to always bet on themselves.

Ryan and Cam sit down with Nate Peterson, former UND runner and founder of the blog ND Runner. The guys talk about Nate's running roots, his time at UND competing in the stacked Big Sky Conference, and what North Dakota running means to him. We also ask him about the infamous West Fargo High School "Twinkie Incident."

Ryan and Cam introduce themselves, where they discovered their passion for track and field, and the idea behind the Prairie Track & Field Podcast project.