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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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Yesterday · 48 min
467: Zouhair and Elizabeth Talbi - We Always Want More
Coming off of his sixth-place overall finish and top American performance at the TCS New York City Marathon, Zouhair Talbi and his wife Elizabeth join C Tolle Run! Zouhair shares insights into his incredible NYC performance, while Elizabeth gives us a behind-the-scenes look at cheering him on from the sidelines while wrangling their young son, Amir. Elizabeth is also a standout marathoner and already qualified for the Olympic Trials. With her next race just weeks away, she talks about her training and race-day strategy for the Valencia Marathon. Carrie also gets a glimpse into how this marathon power couple balances training, parenting, and supporting each other’s running goals. From sharing parenting duties to finding time for themselves, Zouhair and Elizabeth offer a look at what makes them such an inspiring running duo. This episode is brought to you by VKTRY Insoles! Featuring carbon fiber technology, VKTRY Insoles are customized to your weight and sport to provide added support, maximize energy return, and deliver comfort with every stride. Visit www.VKTRY.com to learn more. All insoles come with a 90-day money-back guarantee.
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November 5 · 46 min
466: How the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Champs Conquered the Course
Olympian Carrie Tollefson sits down with the 2026 TSC New York City Marathon champions, Sheila Chepkirui, Andreas Almgren, Catherine Debrunner, and Marcel Hug, along with top Americans Jess McClain and Zouhair Talbi, shortly after they conquered the iconic course. Through focus, determination, and grit, these athletes delivered remarkable performances on the best day of the year, in the best city in the world, as the race celebrated the 50th anniversary of the five-borough New York City Marathon.
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October 29 · 30 min
465: Weini Kelati - New York Is My Good Luck Charm
As the New York City Marathon approaches, Carrie sits down with Weini Kelati ahead of her highly anticipated marathon debut! The Nike professional runner, American half marathon record holder, and 2024 Olympian is coming off a sixth-place finish in the half marathon at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen and is ready to take on 26.2 miles in New York City. Weini shares how her training has changed for the longer distance, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the focus it takes to prepare for her first marathon. She also reflects on her unique experience watching last year’s New York City Marathon from the lead vehicle giving her a firsthand look at the race before taking it on herself this year. Plus, Weini discusses her goals and mindset heading into race day, life outside of running, and what’s next!
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October 22 · 35 min
464: Cailie Hughes - Enjoy the Milestones
Minnesota Distance Elite's Cailie Hughes has made her mark on the shorter distances, competing in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at USA Nationals, where she finished fourth in the 10,000m. A former All-American at Iowa State and now a professional runner for Puma, Cailie recently won the City of Lakes Half Marathon and is ready to take on a new challenge, the New York City Marathon! Cailie joins Carrie to discuss why she's ready to make the jump to the marathon, why the timing and race felt right, and how having familiar faces on the course could benefit her debut. She also shares the positive mindset behind her ambitious goals for the marathon, why the course excites her and what she's most looking forward to as she takes on 26.2 miles for the first time. Running has always been a part of Cailie's life, from racing around Kansas as a child with her father as her coach to meeting her husband through the sport. But when she's not training or racing, she knows how to slow down and enjoy time with family. Get to know Cailie as she prepares for the biggest race of her career so far!
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October 15 · 43 min
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 clicked and the points when she had to dig deep. With years of training and racing behind her, Dakotah also reflects on how her approach to training has evolved, how the strong performances of American women in distance running have inspired her, and what excites her most about the future of the sport. But Dakotah is much more than a fast runner. She's also an author and gives us the inside scoop on her upcoming book, You Think This Hurts?, coming out in June. Dakotah has plenty to celebrate and even more to look forward to!
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October 8 · 36 min
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 most recently won the United Airlines NYC Half. Now, Adrian is taking on a new challenge: the marathon at the Chicago Marathon. Adrian joins Carrie to talk about why he chose Chicago for his marathon debut, how his training has gone, and what he's hoping to accomplish on race day. They also look back at his NYC Half victory and discuss why that performance may have been a sign of what's to come in Chicago. Adrian shares his journey from growing up in Ceres, South Africa, to his successful collegiate career at Coastal Carolina and Florida State University, and his rise to the world stage. He also opens up about the mindset that has helped him find success, his goals beyond Chicago, and his upcoming autobiography set to be released in October. From his roots in South Africa to the biggest stages in the sport, Adrian's story is one you won't want to miss.
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October 1 · 41 min
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 added another impressive result with a second-place finish at the USATF 20K Championships. But Elena is so much more than a professional runner. She’s also pursuing a PhD in neuroscience while training at an elite level. In this episode, Elena breaks down her research, how it influences the way she approaches her own training, and how she balances the demands of academics and professional running. Carrie and Elena also look back at her journey into running, how her time with Minnesota Distance Elite helped shape her into the athlete she is today, and the big goals she has for the future. This episode is brought to you by Tailwind Nutrition. Please Visit tailwindnutrition.com and use code TOLLE20 for 20% off your order.
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September 24 · 57 min
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 the way, Rachael has navigated a medical misdiagnosis, an eating disorder, injuries, and discovering that she carries the BRCA1 gene. Through it all, she's continued to push forward, balancing a full-time job with training and always finding the fun in the sport she loves. In this episode, Rachael recaps her championship-winning race (including some of her running quirks), and opens up about her journey, the mental strategies that have helped her overcome adversity, her approach to health and training, and what's next in her running career. This is an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, health, and finding your way forward when the path doesn't always go as planned. This episode is brought to you by Tailwind Nutrition. Please Visit tailwindnutrition.com and use code TOLLE20 for 20% off your order.
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#459
September 17 · 40 min
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 Jemma Reekie. Marco and Jemma share their running journeys, break down their winning performances, talk about what it took to come out on top, and look ahead to what’s next. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at race day, straight from the athletes who won it! This episode is brought to you by Tailwind Nutrition. Please Visit tailwindnutrition.com and use code TOLLE20 for 20% off your order.
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September 10 · 1 hr 2 min
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 has taken on major endurance events, including IRONMAN Coeur d'Alene and the Pikes Peak Ascent. But perhaps Dimity's greatest passion is helping women stay strong and keep moving forward on the roads, trails, and through life. In this live episode, recorded at Summit Brewing in Minnesota, nothing is off limits as Dimity and Carrie dive into her incredible journey. Dimity explains her relationship with running, facing adversity when a doctor told her to stop running, and the difficult process of eventually accepting that advice. She also opens up about why runners can become so attached to the sport, why stepping away can be incredibly difficult, and what happens when your identity has been closely tied to running for so long. Together, Carrie and Dimity explore the power of community, coping with life's biggest challenges, and finding new passions and purpose when life doesn't go according to plan. This episode is brought to you by Tailwind Nutrition. Please Visit tailwindnutrition.com and use code TOLLE20 for 20% off your order.
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#457
September 9 · 34 min
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 goal of setting a course record. What happened next was even bigger! He not only smashed the course record but set a new world record by an incredible nine seconds! But there's so much more to Stephen than one unforgettable race. In this episode, he shares his own running background and current goals, along with how he balances training and racing with life as an emergency room doctor and father. He also talks about how his work in the ER has prepared him for the challenging moments that can arise during races. Of course, we also talk about his favorite part of running with Blake, what's next for this record-setting duo, and so much more. This is a fun and inspiring conversation about running, fatherhood, big goals, and sharing the joy of the sport with the people you love. This episode is brought to you by Tailwind Nutrition. Please Visit tailwindnutrition.com and use code TOLLE20 for 20% off your order.
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September 3 · 33 min
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 goal of setting a course record. What happened next was even bigger! He not only smashed the course record but set a new world record by an incredible nine seconds! But there's so much more to Stephen than one unforgettable race. In this episode, he shares his own running background and current goals, along with how he balances training and racing with life as an emergency room doctor and father. He also talks about how his work in the ER has prepared him for the challenging moments that can arise during races. Of course, we also talk about his favorite part of running with Blake, what's next for this record-setting duo, and so much more. This is a fun and inspiring conversation about running, fatherhood, big goals, and sharing the joy of the sport with the people you love. This episode is brought to you by Tailwind Nutrition. Please Visit tailwindnutrition.com and use code TOLLE20 for 20% off your order.
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#456
August 27 · 54 min
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 happened when he decided to explore the city a little more than planned. And if that wasn't enough excitement, he packed up his dog, Roo, and embarked on a bike adventure across North Carolina. But there's much more to Craig than his epic adventures. Now training and living in Flagstaff, Arizona, he's setting his sights on the 2028 Olympic Trials with big goals and plenty of motivation. Craig opens up about what has kept him in the sport, how he handles the tough moments, what he does to escape when life gets overwhelming, and perhaps most importantly, his secret to always finding a reason to smile. Craig is as entertaining and effervescent as ever, and this conversation is guaranteed to leave you smiling. This episode is brought to you by Tailwind Nutrition. Please Visit tailwindnutrition.com and use code TOLLE20 for 20% off your order.
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#455
August 23 · 44 min
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 Champion, and one of the top distance runners in the NCAA. But her journey to the professional ranks wasn't always a straight line. In this episode, Sydney shares what it was like growing up in a small Wyoming town, how she connected with her college coach Mike Burns (who continues to coach her today) and the moments when she questioned whether running was really the path she wanted to pursue. She also opens up about making the leap to running professionally for Nike immediately after college and what that transition has been like. Sydney takes us inside her first national championship race, reliving the emotions of the moment she crossed the finish line as a USATF champion. She talks about what's next in her career, life away from the track, and a few of her favorite things! This episode is brought to you by Tailwind Nutrition. Please Visit tailwindnutrition.com and use code TOLLE20 for 20% off your order.
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August 20 · 44 min
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 Champion, and one of the top distance runners in the NCAA. But her journey to the professional ranks wasn't always a straight line. In this episode, Sydney shares what it was like growing up in a small Wyoming town, how she connected with her college coach Marc Burns (who continues to coach her today) and the moments when she questioned whether running was really the path she wanted to pursue. She also opens up about making the leap to running professionally for Nike immediately after college and what that transition has been like. Sydney takes us inside her first national championship race, reliving the emotions of the moment she crossed the finish line as a USATF champion. She talks about what's next in her career, life away from the track, and a few of her favorite things!
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#454
August 13 · 45 min
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 sharing her journey on social media. This season, everything started to click. Jessica entered her first USATF Outdoor Championships seeded 21st in the 1500m and finished sixth, while dropping her personal best to 4:06.21 (more than six seconds faster than her college PR). But Jessica's breakthrough didn't come overnight. She once considered walking away from professional running before deciding to give herself one more chance and go all in. Now, she's headed to Europe for her next stretch of racing. Carrie catches up with Jessica to talk about her breakthrough season, balancing life and running, growing up in an athletic family, and why she believes the 2028 LA Olympics could be within reach.
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August 6 · 43 min
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, including the USATF Outdoor 5,000m Championship. She also earned her second global indoor medal at the World Indoor Championships this past spring. Emily last joined C Tolle Run in 2023 and three years later, there's plenty to catch up on. In this episode, Emily joins Carrie to talk about her incredible season, transitioning to a new team and coaches, what she's learned competing on the world stage, and what's next as she prepares for her fall wedding. From championship performances to major life milestones, this is a fun conversation with one of the brightest stars in American distance running.
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#452
July 30 · 39 min
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 Championships, marking her first competitive road race in a decade. Elise joins Carrie to catch up on everything that's happened since her last appearance on the podcast. They talk about where she's living, how training is going, her transition to racing on the roads, and what's next as she continues chasing big goals. They also dive into one of the most important topics in endurance sports: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Elise has become a leading advocate for athlete health, sharing her own experiences in hopes of helping others prioritize both performance and long-term well-being. From Olympic dreams and championship racing to honest conversations about health, growth, and the future, this is an inspiring and insightful catch-up with one of the best athletes in the sport. Visit tailwindnutrition.com and use code TOLLE20 for 20% off your order.
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#451
July 23 · 1 hr 8 min
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 wide-ranging conversation nothing is off limits. David shares how he found running, the injuries he has navigated throughout his own career, how he balances coaching with his own training, and the philosophy that guides his work with elite athletes. David and his wife, Megan, also host a podcast called “Some Work, All Play” where they talk about everything from their love story to the health challenges and injuries that have ultimately strengthened their bond. David opens up about all of it here, along with a few of his coaching secrets and some hot takes on recent happenings in the running world. This episode is packed with coaching insight, personal stories, and plenty of opinions from one of the most known coaches in the sport.
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#450
July 16 · 47 min
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 professional decisions, it felt like the perfect time to welcome her back to C Tolle Run. In this episode, Emily opens up about intentionally building a life and career on her own terms. She shares her passion for elevating women's sports and how she's learned to make space for the people, opportunities, and goals that matter most. This conversation is about vision, growth, courage, and trusting yourself enough to dream bigger. Whether you're navigating a major life decision, chasing an ambitious goal, or simply looking for inspiration to bet on yourself, Emily's story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when you choose to go all in.
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