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Uploaded by Mark From Flotrack | July 11, 2008

2004 Olympian, Carrie Tollefson tells the other side of the story, the side people rarely read or know about, the story of the athlete that does not make the team and how they deal with the disappointment.

Speakers: Carrie Tollefson

Categories: Interview

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27 comments

Tony 4 years ago

If and when you do decide to hang up the running shoes... "TV Commentary".

mad siggy 4 years ago

so hot... the things i would eat out of her

Erik 4 years ago

I'm disappointed that she's not on the team because she's such a great person, a great athlete, and such a great representative for the US, but her grace and toughness in the face of her medical problems is really inspiring. There are lots of track fans rooting for her future success.

I agree with the other posters -- I'd love to have her as a TV commentator when that fits in with her running career.

Christina Shawver 4 years ago

very inspiring!

oldslowguy 4 years ago

We're proud of you too, Carrie! We love "true Minnesoat'ns"!

Fire, passion, love. keep it going girl! Life is good!
You'll be back, Champ! Don't hang em up! Can't wait to read your book.

K10 4 years ago

Very nice interview. She's extremely eloquent and positive.

Tony 4 years ago

MnPride...what the hell do you think a 31-year-old should look like? Gray hair and a walker? Jeez, I'm 33 and look no older than her.

Great thinking of the future Carrie. I'd love to see her on tv. PLEASE PLEASE go to NBC or otherwise and give distance running commentating a real voice.

George 4 years ago

Very Classy, can't wait to see you back on the track.

Also, think you have a great voice, I see broadcasting in your future! Loved the job you did on the '06 NCAA Cross championships!

me 4 years ago

we all love you and support you! keep up the hard work and the attitute that eveyone should aspire to have! :) keep us updated as you get strong.

Leo 4 years ago

I agree - great interview. Its nice to get the story on those that did not make it. Carrie, you inspire a lot of people to not give up and continue to do their best.

I wish you the best.

sjd 4 years ago

perhaps the best interview on flotrack

1500 guy 4 years ago

What a wonderful woman who embodies all of what's good about our sport. We'll be cheeerin' for you in 2012!

Dave Fontaine 4 years ago

Please Please Please become a TV commentator!!!!... In 2013... After London. We love Carrie! We _are_ proud of you.

Jeff Redfern 4 years ago

Mark, thanks for bringing us this. I think it's one of the best interviews you've posted.

Carrie, lots of runners seem like classy competitors when everything is going right, but it's during the tough periods that athletes show what they're made of. Keep it up, and I'm sure that you will have a lot more success in your future.

Carly P. 4 years ago

Amazing attitude! It is really refreshing to see someone with such a positive attitude. She's just looking ahead and believing in herself.

Mn pride 4 years ago

she looks really young for 31. I hope she makes Berlin and makes those short term goals, and maybe even London 2012.

Al 4 years ago

Great interview with a classy runner. Go Carrie!

Nathan Jenkins 4 years ago

What a great interview!! Keep it up Carrie! you're amazing.

Austin Erickson 4 years ago

I'm going to be running at Augsburg College in Minneapolis next year and when I went on a campus visit last year I actually met her. She was cool to talk to. I hope I get to see her again. Go Carrie! You're amazing! You represent Minnesota well!

REL 4 years ago

You did do a great job on TV interviewing....Danskins Running and Racing? I think...or one of the races.
Great job at everything you do.

girl_loves_2_run 4 years ago

Sorry that Carrie had to go through so much pain to get a great quote, but I loved the quote, "That's what we as runners are, you know, we put ourselves out there out there, and we try our very best, and sometimes it's our day and sometimes it isn't." Also, it was gracious of her to a) grant an interview 24 hours after not qualifying for the Olympics and b) tip her hat to Track & Field fans.

Really, really important interview, I think it's significant for aspiring runners to see what the disappointments can be like; how to handle them and *start again.*

Chaz 4 years ago

Super Interview ! Carrie, you rock ! Such a heart of gold ! Best wishes on your comeback in the next years with World Championships and as an Olympian in 2012.