C Tolle Run

Carrie interviews Olympian Kara Goucher! Kara discusses her recent World Championship medal upgrade and family life with Adam and Colt. Kara also shares her picks for the 2017 Boston Marathon!

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

Kara Goucher

Kara was a 3-time NCAA champion at the University of Colorado, where she graduated in 2001. She won a silver medal in the 10,000m at the 2007 World Championships in Osaka. She competed in the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics 10,000m final where she placed 10th, and the 5000m where she placed 9th. Kara made her marathon debut at the ING New York City Marathon in 2008. She finished in third place, becoming the first American on the podium since 1994. In 2012, Kara won the USA Half Marathon Championships and competed in the London Olympics in the Marathon, placing 11th. Kara runs lives and trains in Boulder, Colorado with her husband (Adam) and son (Colt). She is sponsored by Oiselle and Skechers.

Carrie goes for a run with Olympian and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Todd Williams! Todd shares his experience transitioning from running to Jiu Jitsu and the development of his RunSafer program. He also shares tips for runners to stay safe on the roads and trails.

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

Todd Williams Todd started his athletic career in Monroe, Michigan as a youngster participating in every sport (wrestling, swimming, baseball, basketball, football) before transitioning to track and cross country. He was six time State Champion in track and cross country at Monroe High School and was All American his Junior and Senior seasons. He received a full athletic scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee and the success continued. He was four time SEC Champion and eight time All-American. He led Tennessee to the National title his Senior season and served as team captain. His varsity records in the 3k, 5k and 10k at University of Tennessee still stand after twenty two years. After graduating he went on to be one of the best American distance runners of all time. He qualified for two Olympic Games (1992 & 1996) in the 10k and won twenty one US titles on the road, track and cross country course. His talent and hard work gave him the opportunity to compete all over the world against the best. Todd has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and travels the country teaching runners how to stay safe on the roads with his RunSafer workshops.

Carrie goes for a run with Olympian and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Todd Williams! Todd shares his experience transitioning from running to Jiu Jitsu and the development of his RunSafer program. He also shares tips for runners to stay safe on the roads and trails.

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

Todd Williams
Todd started his athletic career in Monroe, Michigan as a youngster participating in every sport (wrestling, swimming, baseball, basketball, football) before transitioning to track and cross country. He was six time State Champion in track and cross country at Monroe High School and was All American his Junior and Senior seasons. He received a full athletic scholarship to attend the University of Tennessee and the success continued. He was four time SEC Champion and eight time All-American. He led Tennessee to the National title his Senior season and served as team captain. His varsity records in the 3k, 5k and 10k at University of Tennessee still stand after twenty two years. After graduating he went on to be one of the best American distance runners of all time. He qualified for two Olympic Games (1992 & 1996) in the 10k and won twenty one US titles on the road, track and cross country course. His talent and hard work gave him the opportunity to compete all over the world against the best. Todd has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and travels the country teaching runners how to stay safe on the roads with his RunSafer workshops.

Carrie interviews Olympian Nick Willis! Nick chats about competing in speed golf, traveling with his family and his upcoming visit to Minnesota for the Medtronic TC 1 Mile. Nick also discusses the success of The Miler Method, his six-week online boot camp for runners!

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

Nick Willis Nick grew up in New Zealand, and attended the University of Michigan on a full athletic scholarship. While at the University of Michigan, he was a seven-time All-American and set multiple school records. Nick is a two-time Olympic medalist in the 1500m, representing New Zealand. He won the silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and bronze at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Nick lives in Ann Arbor with his family, where he's an assistant coach at the University of Michigan. He and his wife Sierra founded The Miler Method, a six-week online boot camp to help you run a faster mile!

Carrie interviews Olympian Nick Willis! Nick chats about competing in speed golf, traveling with his family and his upcoming visit to Minnesota for the Medtronic TC 1 Mile. Nick also discusses the success of The Miler Method, his six-week online boot camp for runners!

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

Nick Willis
Nick grew up in New Zealand, and attended the University of Michigan on a full athletic scholarship. While at the University of Michigan, he was a seven-time All-American and set multiple school records. Nick is a two-time Olympic medalist in the 1500m, representing New Zealand. He won the silver medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and bronze at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Nick lives in Ann Arbor with his family, where he's an assistant coach at the University of Michigan. He and his wife Sierra founded The Miler Method, a six-week online boot camp to help you run a faster mile!

Carrie interviews Kelly Herron, who was recently attacked in a women's restroom while out on her run in Seattle. Kelly recounts her journey and offers advice for runners to stay safe.

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

Kelly Herron Kelly lives in Seattle, WA and found her passion for running in November 2015, about five months after she achieved sobriety from alcohol addiction. Kelly wants to promote the value of self-defense, especially to women and runners so that we can live life without fear of doing things that make us happy, like running! She works as an advisor at RealSelf.com. This summer Kelly will be running her first marathon, at the Seattle Rock N' Roll Marathon.

Carrie interviews Kelly Herron, who was recently attacked in a women's restroom while out on her run in Seattle. Kelly recounts her journey and offers advice for runners to stay safe.

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

Kelly Herron
Kelly lives in Seattle, WA and found her passion for running in November 2015, about five months after she achieved sobriety from alcohol addiction. Kelly wants to promote the value of self-defense, especially to women and runners so that we can live life without fear of doing things that make us happy, like running! She works as an advisor at RealSelf.com. This summer Kelly will be running her first marathon, at the Seattle Rock N' Roll Marathon.

Carrie interviews Erin Block! They chat about Erin's love for running and how she got started in the sport. Erin discusses being on the support crew for Oiselle's BirdStrike team competing in The Speed Project, a 340 mile race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas!

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

Erin Block

Erin attended Iowa State University. She is an avid runner and snowshoer. Career highlights include placing 8th at the 2007 Houston Marathon and 4th at the 2009 Des Moines Marathon. Erin competed in the 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials. She was third at the 2010 and 2011 US Women’s Snowshoe Championships. Erin lives and trains in St. Paul, Minnesota and loves to represent Oiselle!

Carrie interviews Erin Block! They chat about Erin's love for running and how she got started in the sport. Erin discusses being on the support crew for Oiselle's BirdStrike team competing in The Speed Project, a 340 mile race from Los Angeles to Las Vegas!

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

Erin Block

Erin attended Iowa State University. She is an avid runner and snowshoer. Career highlights include placing 8th at the 2007 Houston Marathon and 4th at the 2009 Des Moines Marathon. Erin competed in the 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials. She was third at the 2010 and 2011 US Women’s Snowshoe Championships. Erin lives and trains in St. Paul, Minnesota and loves to represent Oiselle!

Carrie interviews Olympian Kate Grace! They chat about competing in the Olympic Games in Rio, traveling Europe as an elite runner and the supportive role of Kate's family.

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

Kate Grace Kate attended Yale University, where she was an All American and shattered multiple school records. She turned pro after graduation, sponsored by Oiselle and training with the New Jersey-New York Track Club. Kate competed in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 800m and 1500m. In 2013, she won the USA 1 Mile Road Championships, her first national title.  She won the 800m final at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trails and competed in the Olympic Games in Rio. In 2017, she ran the 4th fastest American indoor mile (4:22:93). Kate currently trains with the NorCal Distance project and is sponsored by Nike.