Interview with Olympic Broadcaster Carrie Tollefson
08/22/24 • 50 min
In this episode we speak with Carrie Tollefson about what it was like to be a track & field commentator at the Olympic Games. Carrie will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Paris Olympics. Plus we share five ways to “get after it” in your marathon training!
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Carrie Tollefson is a former middle-distance runner from Minnesota. She won the 1500m at the 2004 US Olympic Trials and made it to the semi finals in the 2004 games in Greece. Carrie attended Villanova University and got a degree in communications. She continues to make her home in Minnesota with husband Charlie and her three children. Carrie is the host of the C Tolle Run Podcast. She also works as an analyst and broadcaster for a variety of media outlets covering events such as the NYC Marathon and most recently the Olympic Games.
In this episode we speak with Carrie Tollefson about what it was like to be a track & field commentator at the Olympic Games. Carrie will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Paris Olympics. Plus we share five ways to “get after it” in your marathon training!
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MetPro Nutrition Coaching -speak with a Metabolic Expert about your goals and get actionable steps toward fueling for performance, losing weight, adding muscle, or changing your body composition. Get $500 off their concierge coaching.
AG1 -the ultimate daily all-in-one health drink with 75 proven vitamins, minerals and whole food-sourced ingredients. Get a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.
The Richmond Marathon -Meet Trevor and be a part of America’s Friendliest Marathon November 16th!
Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan.
Carrie Tollefson is a former middle-distance runner from Minnesota. She won the 1500m at the 2004 US Olympic Trials and made it to the semi finals in the 2004 games in Greece. Carrie attended Villanova University and got a degree in communications. She continues to make her home in Minnesota with husband Charlie and her three children. Carrie is the host of the C Tolle Run Podcast. She also works as an analyst and broadcaster for a variety of media outlets covering events such as the NYC Marathon and most recently the Olympic Games.
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