Threshold

From a DII collegiate walk-on, Dakotah Lindwurm steadily rose the ranks of the distance running community within the Midwest until she made a national splash by winning Grandma's Marathon in 2021.

Lindwurm then qualified for the 2024 Olympic marathon, where she finishing in 12th place - as the top American.

Hear from Dakotah on her Olympic tales, training, and her slow rise to the top.

With guest Dakotah Lindwurm

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Steve Porino is an NBC Sports commentator, who was working this year's Tour de France, and is now in Paris as the Olympic Games kick off. Hear from Steve's stories from the Tour de France and his thoughts on this year's Olympic Games.

With guest Steve Porino

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

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Chris Lundstrom is the Head Coach of MN Distance Elite, a group of professional distance runners, one of which - Dakotah Lindwurm - qualified for the 2024 Olympic Marathon. As we head into Olympic season, hear from Chris about his distance training, marathoning, and coaching insights.

This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit ariensnordiccenter.com to learn about the 4-season nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin.

With guest Chris Lundstrom

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Patreon Producer: Michael Swan

He's the longest running collegiate ski coach in history - we said it. Hear from Cory Schwartz, University of New Hampshire ski coach for 42 years - in his final days before retirement - as he talks about his successes coaching the technical aspects of skiing... but how all of the other stuff may be what's more important.

This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit ariensnordiccenter.com to learn about the 4-season nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin.

With guest Cory Schwartz

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Bill McKibben is an American writer, climate advocate and Wikipedia even says he's been mentioned as possible future Secretary of the Interior or Secretary of Energy. He's also a cross-country skier. So, Chad talks with Bill about the future of skiing in a world where climate change is affecting ski venues worldwide.

This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit ariensnordiccenter.com to learn about the 4-season nordic center in Brillion, Wisconsin.

With guest Bill McKibben

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Chad catches up with Bryan Fish IN PERSON at the Spring US Cross Country Ski Championships. Bryan works at the US Ski and Snowboard Development Director and has the most up close perspective on the growth of US skiing right from the roots of it all.

This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI.

with guest Bryan Fish

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

This has been a very busy stretch for us at Threshold.  One of us becoming a father for the first time in the last few weeks and all the imperative concentration that goes with that; and the other juggling 3 jobs all converging on massive high points.  Well, in terms of Threshold, it has had us scrambling to meet what we might expect our listeners are waiting for.  We recognize that this Birkie preview is coming in just under the wire with the event already underway in it's low-snow form, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.Chad's "hangover" ended up actually being Covid, post facto.  So he regrets his inaccurate statement in closing that he'll see you all at the Birkie.  He will not.  A reminder, among so many other things weird this winter, that some things are more important than others...Have a great Birkie weekend and enjoy meeting David and Jessica on this episode.

- The guys at Threshold

This episode is sponsored by AriensCo. Visit AriensNordic.com for details about their one of a kind nordic center - complete with a biathlon range - just South of Green Bay in Brillion, WI.

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With guests Jessica Yeaton and David Norris

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Well, if you were in Minneapolis last weekend, you probably have that 'Loppet Cup Hangover" feeling. To bring ourselves back to the glory, Chad talks with Kevin Bolger about his experience and what it meant to the World Cup athletes to race in the US, in front of an objectively incredible crowd.

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with guest Kevin Bolger

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

US Skiing has seen a rapid growth to the top of the sport over the past couple of decades. We've all seen it... and watch the results of this growth today. But at one time, things were quite the opposite. That is, until Kikkan Randall sprung onto the World Cup, leading the US to places they'd never been before. Now, a documentary about Kikkan is premiering in cities around the country. Chad asks Kikkan about this experience and where we can see it.

This episode is sponsored by Fischer. To learn more about the Fischer Speedmax Helium ski and the Fischer Carbonlite boots, visit fischersports.com

Learn more about "Kikkan" the documentary: https://www.kikkan.com/film/

Tickets for the Minneapolis screening:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kikkan-documentary-minneapolis-tickets-798838285817?aff=oddtdtcreator

Tickets for the Wisconsin screening: https://www.theparkcenter.com/events/kikkan-movie

With guest Kikkan Randall

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr

Patreon producer: Michael Swan

Before the world's best skiers make their way to North America, Chad and Rick Kapala discuss the results and storylines from the 3rd period of the World Cup circuit.

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with guest Rick Kapala

Hosted by Chad Salmela

Produced by Chris Parr