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Ep 193Blue Oval Podcast: The PAC-12 Crumbles & Hardest XC Teams to Rank

The Blue Oval Podcast is back, this time with one of our more exciting episodes of the year! This week, Ben and Garrett offer a detailed breakdown of how the PAC-12 Conference is crumbling. Then, the guys go back and forth, giving their cross country teams that they thought were the most challenging to rank. Be sure to listen up after you rate, review and subscribe! Demise of the PAC-12 (1:48) Oregon Men (18:59) Colorado Men (22:28) Stanford Women (26:24) Notre Dame Women (28:34) Ole Miss Men (31:57) Washington Men (35:21) UCLA Women (39:09) Alabama Women (43:10) Virginia Men (46:10) Gonzaga Men (49:42) Michigan Women (52:43) New Mexico Women (56:35) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 8, 202359 min

Ep 192Blue Oval Podcast: Brosnan Out at UCLA & Colorado to the BIG 12

Ben is back after a week off and so is your favorite NCAA running podcast. This week, the guys take deep dives into the surprise news of Coach Sean Brosnan leaving UCLA, the hiring of Helen Lehman-Winters by Illinois and Colorado's decision to rejoin the BIG 12. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Coach Sean Brosnan Out at UCLA (2:45) Illinois Hires Helen Lehman-Winters (15:21) Colorado to Join BIG 12 (26:03) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 2, 202341 min

Ep 191Blue Oval Podcast: Reviewing TSR’s XC Top 50 Rankings

No Ben this week, but have no fear, we brought in the new guy for our newest episode! D1 specialist Finn Birnie joined Garrett to chat about preseason rankings. The guys go through runners who they feel may be ranked too low (or too high) as well as who they think could make the biggest climbs in our rankings. The guys also chat about who some of their favorite athletes are heading into the new season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Underrated women (2:01) Women who may be ranked too high (9:00) Irrational favorites - women (13:00) Women who could climb the highest (16:51) Underrated men (22:51) Men who may be ranked too high (32:25) Irrational favorites - men (37:30) Men who could climb the highest (43:59) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 25, 202351 min

Ep 190Blue Oval Podcast: The Hardest XC Runners to Rank (2023)

It's a fan favorite episode this week! Ben and Garrett begin the podcast by answering a few questions from our listeners before quickly reviewing a handful of key coaching hires. Then, the guys list off the NCAA runners who gave them the most challenges when crafting our preseason rankings! Be sure to subscribe, listen and review! Most Improved XC Teams for 2023 (1:57) Burns & Birnbaum vs the Young Twins (3:20) Virginia Tech Hires Ben Thomas (4:40) Texas Hires Sarah Haveman (6:17) Hardest Names to Rank - Colin Sahlman (8:18) Hardest Names to Rank - Kenneth Rooks (10:25) Hardest Names to Rank - Natalie Cook (13:07) Hardest Names to Rank - Amy Bunnage (15:23) Hardest Names to Rank - Luke Houser (18:32) Hardest Names to Rank - Lex & Leo Young (21:31) Hardest Names to Rank - Molly Born (25:00) Hardest Names to Rank - Doris Cherop (28:19) Hardest Names to Rank - Haftu Knight (32:25) Hardest Names to Rank - Haftu Strintzos (34:14) Hardest Names to Rank - Siona Chisholm (36:08) Hardest Names to Rank - Yasmin Marghini (39:01) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 18, 202347 min

Ep 189Blue Oval Podcast: Ben Thomas Reunites With Virginia Tech & Texas Hires Sarah Haveman

It's a bonus podcast episode for today as The Stride Report team continues to finalize the details of their preseason summer rankings. In the meantime, your site admin jumped on the podcast for a solo podcast to talk about all of the major coaching changes around the NCAA. Be sure to check-in for a 20-minute chat as Garrett dives into the nuances of these program-altering distance coaching hires! Virginia Tech Hires Ben Thomas (2:23) Lindsey Anderson to Weber State & Kyle Levermore's Role at Missouri (8:42) Texas Hires Sarah Haveman (13:06) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 14, 202322 min

Ep 188Blue Oval Podcast: Sumner to Adidas and Notre Dame Lands Top Grad Transfers

Ben and Garrett are back once again with another episode full of big news! The guys set the tone for the podcast with the news that Alabama landed Doris Cherop. Ben and Garrett then dive into everything from NIL deals for two of last year's star freshmen, Notre Dame's significant acquisitions and some of last year's stars announcing pro contracts. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Alabama Adds Doris Cherop (2:39) Juliette Whittaker & Roisin Willis Sign NIL Deals (7:03) Ericka VanderLende Transfers to Notre Dame (8:35) Tyler Berg Transfers to Notre Dame (12:40) Perry Mackinnon Transfers to Syracuse (15:59) Angelina Perez Transfers to Wake Forrest (19:46) Cruz Gomez Transfers to Ole Miss (22:54) Florian Le Pallec Transfers to Butler (26:33) Ruby Smee Transfers to Northern Arizona (29:54) Will Sumner Signs with Adidas (33:21) Rory Leonard Signs with Hoka (35:59) Dylan Jacobs Signs with On (34:26) Collegiates at USA Championships (43:33) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 12, 202351 min

Ep 187Blue Oval Podcast: Was Tuohy Robbed Of Being A Bowerman Finalist? Plus, Florida Loads Up On XC Stars

Ben and Garrett are back for another week of discussion! Your favorite podcast duo start with the news of Katelyn Tuohy missing out on a finalist nod for The Bowerman and Charles Hicks’ decision to turn professional. Ben and Garrett then look at the march of female athletes out of New Mexico before rounding out the episode by discussing the rest of this week's transfer news. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Was Katelyn Tuohy Snubbed From Being a Bowerman Finalist? (3:22) Charles Hicks Turning Pro with Nike (7:33) Crayton Carrozza Turning Pro (12:45) East Tennessee State Cuts Men's Indoor Track Program (15:31) New Mexico Hires Coach Darren Gauson (18:08) Mazza-Downie and Thorner Transfer to Florida (22:12) Olivia Howell to Transfer Portal (30:29) Kirami Yego Transfers to Arkansas (36:09) Izaiah Steury Transfers to Oregon (39:20) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 5, 202345 min

Ep 186Blue Oval Podcast: New Mexico Women Flood Transfer Portal & Toby Gillen to Ole Miss

Ben and Garrett are back with the first taste of the offseason transfer market! This week, the guys dive deep into the transfer portal with the huge news of multiple women leaving New Mexico, Flomena Asekol joining her former coach at Florida, Toby Gillen and Devin Hart finding new homes and where Kirami Yego may find himself next season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! NOTE: In a discussion about Ole Miss, Garrett misspoke, saying that Cole Bullock was "listed as a transfer". However, the intent was to say that Cole Bullock was listed as a senior on TFRRS. New Mexico Women to the Transfer Portal (2:12) Colorado's National Title Hopes (15:17) Flomena Asekol to Florida (19:37) Toby Gillen to Ole Miss (25:06) Kirami Yego's Possible Destinations (31:47) Devin Hart to Texas (37:37) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 28, 202342 min

Ep 185Blue Oval Podcast: Louisville Hires Joe Franklin & End of Season Awards

It's a dynamic episode this week! Ben and Garrett reunite behind the mics to chat about the stunning hiring of Joe Franklin to Louisville as the Cardinals' newest Director of Track & Field and Cross Country. The guys then break down their favorite nominees for TSR's End of Season Awards and give their votes for each honor. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Louisville Hires Joe Franklin (2:26) D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Freshman Award (16:21) D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Freshman Award (20:59) D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Most Improved Award (25:44) D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Most Improved Award (30:56) D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Performance Award (34:39) D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Performance Award (39:23) D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Distance Coach Award (44:56) D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Best Distance Coach Award (47:53) D1 Men's 2023 Outdoor Track Most Valuable Runner Award (52:19) D1 Women's 2023 Outdoor Track Most Valuable Runner Award (55:07) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 21, 20231h 0m

Ep 184Blue Oval Podcast: Sumner’s Historic Run, Valby’s First Title & Tuohy’s Head-Scratching Weekend

What a way to end the season! Ben and Garrett have returned to give you a full in-depth analysis on a historic weekend in Austin, Texas. The guys break down the results of each distance event, discuss some of the performances that caught them by surprise and later examine what went wrong with some of the national title favorites. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Men's 10k (2:45) Women's 10k (9:07) Men's 1500 meters (15:32) Women's 1500 meters (23:33) Men's 3k Steeplechase (34:55) Women's 3k Steeplechase (38:39) Men's 800 meters (44:23) Women's 800 meters (53:46) Men's 5k (1:00:01) Women's 5k (1:06:33) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 14, 20231h 15m

Ep 183Blue Oval Podcast: Favorites, Sleepers & Wild Cards of 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships

The NCAA Outdoor Championships are finally here and that means that the podcast is back with a fully-loaded preview! This week, Ben and Garrett analyze the fields for each distance event by giving their national title favorites, dark horse picks and the athletes who they believe are the biggest wildcards. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Women's 800 meters (2:43) Men's 800 meters (10:33) Women's 1500 meters (19:42) Men's 1500 meters (27:11) Women's Steeplechase (35:50) Men's Steeplechase (45:17) Women's 5k (52:37) Men's 5k (59:43) Women's 10k (1:06:06) Men's 10k (1:13:37) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 6, 20231h 20m

Ep 182Blue Oval Podcast: First Thoughts From D3 NCAA Outdoor Championships

Surprise! We've got another podcast now on tap. This time, it was TSR writer Kevin Fischer from our Division Three team joining Garrett to give his thoughts on all of the action from the D3 NCAA Outdoor Championships... Women's 800 Meters (1:20) Men's 800 Meters (5:43) Women's 1500 Meters (10:41) Men's 1500 Meters (14:30) Women's 5000 Meters (18:04) Men's 5000 Meters (21:08) Women's 10,000 Meters (26:32) Men's 10,000 Meters (30:12) Women's 3k Steeplechase (33:12) Men's 3k Steeplechase (36:58) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 31, 202343 min

Ep 181Blue Oval Podcast: Historic Steeplechase Efforts From Duncan Hamilton & Greta Karinauskaite

What a weekend of regional action! This week, Ben and Garrett dive deep into some regional meet analysis, including history being made in the men's and women's steeplechase, some surprising non-qualifiers and breakdowns of some incredibly technical 1500 meter races. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! East Men's 800 meters (2:15) East Men's 1500 meters (7:14) East Women's 1500 meters (12:38) East Women's Steeplechase (15:26) East Women's 5k (18:30) West Men's 800 meters (21:51) West Men's Steeplechase (25:11) West Men's 10k (32:20) West Women's 1500 meters (36:51) West Women's Steeplechase (45:53) West Women's 5k (49:18) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 31, 202354 min

Ep 180Blue Oval Podcast: Breaking Down the 2023 NCAA D2 Outdoor Championships

What a weekend it was! On this bonus episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, long-time TSR veteran John Cusick joins the show to give his thoughts on what he saw at the D2 NCAA Outdoor Championships. Be sure to leave a rating and review after you listen! Women's 800 Meters (1:33) Men's 800 Meters (6:14) Women's 1500 Meters (17:02) Men's 1500 Meters (24:32) Women's 5000 Meters (31:50) Men's 5000 Meters (36:37) Women's 10,000 Meters (44:44) Men's 10,000 Meters (49:27) Women's 3k Steeplechase (53:18) Men's 3k Steeplechase (59:34) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 30, 20231h 4m

Ep 179Blue Oval Podcast: El Bouchayby to Alabama, Indiana Hires Eric Heins & Regional Scratch Reactions

The guys are back with an episode that has a little bit of everything! This week, Ben and Garrett break down Oussama El Bouchayby's transfer to Alabama and Indiana's hiring of Eric Heins. The guys later dive into their reactions to some of the scratches (and entries) for the D1 regional races. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Oussama El Bouchaby Transfers to Alabama (3:36) Indiana Hires Eric Heins (8:50) Declared Athlete Event Reactions (17:02) Men's 5k/10k Outlook (26:53) Brian Fay Scratches 10k (30:00) Head-Scratching Entry Decisions (34:41) Jordan MacIntosh & Portland State (41:55) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 23, 202352 min

Ep 178Blue Oval Podcast: What is Parker Valby’s Status? Plus, Yusuf Bizimana Runs 1:45 (800)

Conference championship weekend has come and gone and the guys have lots in store! This week, Ben and Garrett take a deep dive into results from the Power Five meets (as well as a top steeple result from the WAC), including discussions on notable battles, NCAA Championship outlooks, key factors in each distance event, and much, much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! ACC Women's 800 Meters (3:19) ACC Men's 800 Meters (6:46) ACC Men's 1500 Meters (10:19) ACC Women's 1500 Meters (14:37) ACC & WAC Women's 3k Steeplechase (17:31) ACC Men's 3k Steeplechase (21:33) BIG 10 Men's 800 Meters (24:17) BIG 12 Men's 800 Meters (28:29) BIG 12 Men's 1500 Meters (31:29) PAC-12 Notable Performances (34:29) SEC Women's 5k (43:06) SEC Women's 800 Meters (49:19) SEC Men's 800 Meters (50:57) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 16, 202356 min

Ep 177Blue Oval Podcast: Katelyn Tuohy Runs NCAA 5k Record, Natalie Cook Transfers to Colorado

After yet another weekend with an NCAA record falling, the guys are back to break it all down! This week, Ben and Garrett dive into yet another historic Katelyn Tuohy performance, big news on the transfer portal regarding Natalie Cooks, Kenneth Rooks' campaign to be the steeplechase national title favorite and more. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Oussama El Bouchayby Enters The Transfer Portal (2:16) Natalie Cook Transfers to Colorado (6:48) Katelyn Tuohy & Her New NCAA 5k Record (15:11) Kenneth Rooks May Be The Steeplechase Title Favorite Now (20:58) Can Claire Seymour Win NCAA Gold? (30:06) Are Izzy Thornton-Bott & Mia Barnett Title Contenders? (33:05) What Will Brian Fay Do In The Postseason? (39:19) Lexy Halladay-Lowry Continues to Improve (44:33) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 9, 202350 min

Ep 176Blue Oval Podcast: Parker Valby Returns & Colin Sahlman's Incredible Range

It was the perfect weekend for analyzing performances on the Blue Oval Podcast -- not too much, not too little. This week, Ben and Garrett break down the legacy-defining races of the Penn Relays, Colin Sahlman's incredible dynamic talent as just a rookie, the impact of Parker Valby's return and so. much. more. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 3, 202345 min

Ep 175Blue Oval Podcast: Schein-Becker is Legit & Hunt Hits New Tier

After a weekend that saw extensive and deep results, Ben and Garrett are back! This week, the guys give a synopsis on some of the key results in everything from the 800 meters to the 10k including Teagan Schein-Becker's arrival in the 800 meters, Jesse Hunt's climb up the 1500 meter standings, Duncan Hamilton's grasp on the steeplechase and much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Men's 800 Meters (1:29) Women's 800 Meters (3:31) Men's 1500 Meters (6:44) Women's 1500 Meters (12:37) Men's 3k Steeplechase (13:40) Women's 3k Steeplechase (19:54) Men's 5k (22:24) Women's 5k (25:57) Men's 10k (53:51) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 25, 202339 min

Ep 174Blue Oval Podcast: 2023 Payton Jordan Invitational Preview

The Raleigh Relays, the Stanford Invitational and the Bryan Clay Invitational have become mainstays in the NCAA distance running world as high-profile venues to run elite times in during the spring months. However, historically, it's been the Payton Jordan Invitational, which is once again being hosted in Palo Alto, California this year, that generates marks that often headline the national leaderboard on annual basis. And while this meet isn't quite as deep as those invitationals mentioned above, the distance fields at this Stanford-hosted meet are arguably just as top-heavy -- maybe even more so. However, because the heat sheets for Payton Jordan were released so late, we simply didn't have enough time to craft a written preview. That's why I ultimately oped to put together a podcast preview that is roughly 40 minutes long. Luckily, we still have predictions on the site! Women's 800 Meters (2:08) Women's 1500 Meters (5:55) Women's 5000 Meters (12:36) Women's 10,000 Meters (17:20) Women's 3k Steeplechase (18:18) Men's 800 Meters (19:05) Men's 1500 Meters (20:49) Men's 5000 Meters (25:59) Men's 10,000 Meters (31:26) Men's 3k Steeplechase (36:09) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 20, 202342 min

Ep 173Blue Oval Podcast: The Fantastic Fouad Messaoudi, Riggins & Barnett Go 4:10 (1500)

Ben is back and so are the ridiculous performances on the track! This week, the guys take a dive into the results from the Bryan Clay Invitational, including what is looking to be a historic year for the women's 800 meters, the landscape of the men's 5k, Fouad Messaoudi's utter domination and much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Revisiting Natalie Cook to the Transfer Portal (3:01) Men's 800 Meters (8:55) Women's 800 Meters (13:31) Men's 1500 Meters (21:20) Women's 1500 Meters (30:21) Women's 3k Steeplechase (37:43) Men's 5k (42:19) Women's 5k (45:09) Women's 10k (51:38) Men's 10k (55:56) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 18, 20231h 2m

Ep 172Blue Oval Podcast: Natalie Cook to Transfer Portal, Thornton-Bott & Rose Thrive in Middle Distances

It was just a solo effort from your TSR admin after some last-minute changes! This week, Garrett takes a deep dive into the recent Natalie Cook transfer portal news and analyzes some key 1500 meter matchups from this past weekend. As always, be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Natalie Cook Enters the Transfer Portal (2:12) Duke Invitational Men's 1500 Meters (11:39) Duke Invitational Women's 1500 Meters (16:09) Izzy Thornton-Bott (21:45) Michaela Rose (24:07) Olivia Howell (26:44) Women's 3k Steeplechase (29:24) Men's 800 Meters (33:15) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 11, 202335 min

Ep 171Blue Oval Podcast: Venters Changes 10k Landscape, Hicks Thrills & Who is Chandler Gibbens?

Well that was one heck of a weekend, huh? Ben and Garrett have returned to their mics, ready to dive into the NCAA-altering 10k results that we saw at the Stanford Invite! The guys chat about those performances and so much more on this week's episode. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe! Women’s 10k (3:01) Men’s 10k (12:31) Women’s Steeplechase (19:21) Men’s Steeplechase (26:35) Women’s 5k (28:06) Men’s 5k (34:53) Women’s 1500m (43:59) Men’s 1500m (49:45) Women’s 800m (51:09) Men’s 800m (55:07) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 5, 20231h 3m

Ep 170Blue Oval Podcast: Allie Hays Changes the 10k Landscape & Margot Appleton's Stunning 1500 Meter PR

Who doesn't love the great outdoors? After wrapping up an exciting indoor track season, Ben and Garrett are back to break down some spring season openers. This week, the guys set their focus on Raleigh Relays and break down the key performances in each distance event and what the outlook may be going forward for certain athletes. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review. Women's 800m (2:47) Men's 800m (7:04) Women's 1500m (13:33) Men's 1500m (21:57) Women's Steeplechase (24:24) Men's Steeplechase (27:42) Women's 5k (32:16) Men's 5k (34:33) Women's 10k (40:30) Men's 10k (48:08) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 28, 202352 min

Ep 169Blue Oval Podcast: D1 End of Season Awards + Game-Changing Transfers in the Portal

Your favorite podcast duo is back in action to put the finishing touches on a historic 2023 indoor track season! This week, Ben and Garrett go through their selections for TSR's End-of-Season Awards before jumping over to the transfer market with recent entrants and potential fits. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Best Freshman - Men (3:35) Best Freshman - Women (7:33) Most Improved - Men (13:13) Most Improved - Women (17:43) Best Performance - Men (21:20) Best Performance - Women (26:45) Best Team/Distance Coach - Men (30:41) Best Team/Distance Coach - Women (34:16) Most Valuable Runner - Men (38:25) Most Valuable Runner - Women (41:15) Ahmed Ibrahim (44:35) Abdirizak Ibrahim (46:52) Annabelle Eastman to Providence (50:05) Vincent Mauri to Notre Dame (52:37) Transfer Talk Roundup (55:23) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 21, 20231h 0m

Ep 168Blue Oval Podcast: A Major DQ, Howell’s Upset Win & the Future of the Stanford Duo

What a way to end the season! Ben and Garrett are bringing you a full in-depth analysis on a historic weekend in New Mexico. The guys break down the results of each distance event, discuss some of the performances that caught them by surprise and later examine the two big disqualifications of the weekend. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Women's 5k (2:12) Men's 5k (7:41) Women's DMR (16:39) Men's DMR (25:06) Women's Mile (39:31) Men's Mile (48:06) Women's 800 Meters (54:54) Men's 800 Meters (1:02:41) Women's 3k (1:08:52) Men's 3k (1:11:38) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 14, 20231h 21m

Ep 167Blue Oval Podcast: D2 NCAA Indoor Championship Reactions

We've got a bonus episode! Nope, there's no Ben today, but Garrett instead sat down with The Stride Report's D2 and D3 editor, John Cusick. The guys chat about the results from the D2 indoor national meet, talk about the surprising performances, analyze who met expectations and further evaluate athlete's seasons as a whole. Listen up below! Women's 5k (1:45) Men's 5k (6:11) Women's DMR (9:25) Men's DMR (15:38) Women's Mile (20:44) Men's Mile (24:13) Women's 800 Meters (28:26) Men's 800 Meters (33:38) Women's 3k (44:14) Men's 3k (49:20) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 202355 min

Ep 166Blue Oval Podcast: 2023 NCAA Indoor Championship Preview

It's almost time for the NCAA Indoor Championships and that means that the podcast is back with a fully-loaded meet preview! This week, Ben and Garrett analyze the fields for each distance event and then discuss their national title favorites, dark horses and the athletes who they believe have the most to prove. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Women's 800 Meters (2:25) Men's 800 Meters (11:50) Women's Mile (18:32) Men's Mile (27:26) Women's 3k (35:41) Men's 3k (41:26) Women's 5k (48:19) Men's 5k (51:59) Women's DMR (58:04) Men's DMR (1:03:26) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 7, 20231h 11m

Ep 164Blue Oval Podcast: Washington Somehow Gets Even Better & Plourde's Huge 3k Win

The plot thickens after a weekend of conference championships! This week, the guys dive into all of the action, including Washington's (second) historic mile showing, Simone Plourde's big-time win in the 3k, Ky Robinson's triumphant return from the World XC Championships, Parker Valby's unknown status and much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Stanford Women's DMR (2:54) Simone Plourde's 3k Win (5:26) Washington's Male Milers (10:13) ACC's (17:20) BIG 12 (25:32) Parker Valby (27:07) SEC (29:27) Ky Robinson (38:24) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 28, 202345 min

Ep 163Blue Oval Podcast: Oklahoma State & Washington Break NCAA DMR Record, Oregon Women Earn Clutch Win

The boys are back! Ben and Garrett take to the mics to break down some performances in an eventful DMR weekend. The guys go through the Arkansas Qualifier, Alex Wilson and the JDL DMR meet. The guys highlight a record-breaking race from the Oklahoma State and Washington men, the Oregon women taking the win in Arkansas and some of the notable individual performances. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Men's Arkansas Qualifier Meet (4:09) Women's Arkansas Qualifier Meet (12:26) Men's Alex Wilson Meet (19:53) Women's Alex Wilson Meet (32:50) JDL DMR Meet (41:23) Individual Performances (44:49) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 22, 202355 min

Ep 162Blue Oval Podcast: Katelyn Tuohy's Argument for The Bowerman, Essayi & Jacobs Bolster Title Odds

Wow...what a weekend. Ben and Garrett reunite to go through some wild distance results including Tuohy's record-breaking 3k, Willis and Whittaker's 800 meter efforts and the outlook of the men's national 3k picture. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Women's 800m (2:25) Men's 800m (10:36) Men's Mile (15:54) Women's Mile (24:06) Women's 3k (30:41) Men's 3k (39:52) Women's 5k (47:39) DMR (50:26) Best of the Rest Weekend Roundup (52:43) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 15, 202356 min

Ep 161Blue Oval Podcast: Wiley & Maatoug's Thrilling Mile Battle & NCAA Championship Over/Under Lines

Ben and Garrett are back with a two-part episode. The guys break down the biggest performances over the weekend including Addy Wiley and Amina Maatoug's huge mile efforts before debating what times may be necessary to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Men's 800 Meters (4:01) Women's 800 Meters (9:29) Women's Mile (15:21) Women's 3k (30:10) Men's 3k (31:15) Washington Women's DMR (32:23) Men's 800 Meter NCAA Qualifying Lines (39:09) Women's 800 Meter NCAA Qualifying Lines (41:55) Men's Mile Qualifying Lines (44:42) Women's Mile Qualifying Lines (50:13) Men's 3k Qualifying Lines (54:49) Women's 3k Qualifying Lines (1:01:39) Men's 5k Qualifying Lines (1:08:05) Women's 5k Qualifying Lines (1:14:37) Men's DMR Qualifying Lines (1:17:41) Women's DMR Qualifying Lines (1:20:34) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 8, 20231h 24m

Ep 160Blue Oval Podcast: Bosley's Jaw-Dropping 3k Record & Tuohy Builds On Her G.O.A.T. Campaign

Ben and Garrett are back in action after a historic weekend. On this episode, the guys break down the biggest performances of Friday and Saturday, including Wilma Nielsen's 1k effort, Washington's and Katelyn Tuohy's incredible mile times, Drew Bosley's 3k record and so much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! 800m Results (3:23) 1k Results (11:16) Men's Mile (16:41) Women's Mile (26:18) 3k Results (36:32) 5k Results (49:23) DMR Results (50:27) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 1, 202356 min

Ep 159Blue Oval Podcast: Kentucky & VT Stun In Women's 1k, Ole Miss Men Dominate Middle Distances

Ben and Garrett are back on the mics to dissect an interesting weekend on the track. The guys break down the 11 best performances from the weekend which included dazzling results in the women's 1k as well as the men's 800 meters and 3k. The guys then rank those performances based on importance and how they may change the narrative for their events this season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Ethan Strand & Taryn Parks (3:46) Tulsa Men's 3k Times (6:47) Shane Bracken & Anthony Camerieri (9:16) Annika Reiss, Peter Smith & Darius Kipyego (12:37) Wilma Nielsen (21:23) Duncan Hamilton (26:36) Tiarnan Crorken & Baylor Franklin (30:33) Lindsey Butler (33:58) Jenna Schwinghamer (38:19) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 24, 202349 min

Ep 158Blue Oval Podcast: Tyynismaa Transfers to NC State & Stanford Men Stun in Mile

Ben and Garrett are back in action this week with plenty to discuss! The guys start the episode with an analysis of what Amaris Tyynismaa's transfer means for both Alabama and NC State. They then move to chatting about the most surprising, predictable and impactful results from this past weekend. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Amaris Tyynismaa to NC State (2:27) Most Surprising Results (8:59) Most Predictable Results (17:07) Most Impactful Results (19:41) 800/Mile Quick Thoughts (30:14) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 17, 202336 min

Ep 157Blue Oval Podcast: Will Palmer to Florida & UCLA's Transfer Heist

Ben and Garrett are back on the air after a week filled with breaking news! The guys kick of the episode talking about Will Palmer's move to Florida and what it means for Alabama. They later move the focus to where Amaris Tyynismaa may end up and the haul that UCLA brought in via the transfer portal. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Will Palmer to Florida (2:59) Alabama's Current Situation (15:10) Amaris Tyynismaa's Potential Landing Spots (17:26) UCLA's Transfer Heist (25:49) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 10, 202342 min

Ep 156Blue Oval Podcast: Potential Landing Spots For Dillon Powell

Ben is back alongside Garrett this week to discuss transfer news! In this week's episode the guys dive deep into the possibilities for Dillon Powell on the transfer market, while also looking at the moves made by Obsaa Feda, Brandon Olden, Abby Pradere, Oakley Olson and Noah Clark. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Dillon Powell's Potential Landing Spots (2:34) Obsaa Feda & Brandon Olden Transfer to Tennessee (18:07) Abby Pradere Transfers to Oregon State (23:01) Oakley Olson Transfers to Utah Valley (26:04) Noah Clark Transfers to Arizona State (27:19) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 3, 202329 min

Ep 155Blue Oval Podcast: Solinsky to Oregon & Key Winter Transfers

No Ben this week, but don't worry, we got a backup! Garrett was joined by TSR's Scotty Loughlin who made his first appearance on the podcast. The guys chatted about Chris Solinsky venturing to Oregon before going in-depth on a handful of top transfers, including Aaron Ahl to Washington, Lindsey Peters to New Mexico and more! Be sure to rate, review and subscribe! Chris Solinsky to Oregon (2:47) Aaron Ahl to Washington (10:56) Kelly-Ann Beckford to Houston (14:27) Anna Kostarellis to Baylor (17:12) Lindsey Peters to New Mexico (20:38) Laura Taborda to Arkansas (23:46) Jake Winslow & Tyler Morris to Duke (26:09) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 28, 202233 min

Ep 154Blue Oval Podcast: Hardest Names to Rank, Alex Phillip to North Carolina & Akron XC Returns

Ben and Garrett are back at it again with an episode full of discussion! The guys start off the podcast with the recent news of Alex Phillip's move to UNC and the return of Akron's men's cross country team. Ben and Garrett later chat about some of the more difficult athletes to gauge when it came to crafting our indoor track preseason rankings. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Alex Phillip Transfers to North Carolina (3:21) Akron Brings Back Men's Cross Country (7:46) Eliud Kipsang (12:59) Joe Waskom (17:01) Fouad Messaoudi (21:06) Jason Gomez (25:54) Brian Fay (29:42) Dayton Carlson (33:44) Julia Whittaker & Roisin Willis (38:17) Amaris Tyynismaa (42:30) Mia Barnett (46:41) Lauren Gregory (50:48) Gabija Galvydyte (54:51) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 20, 20221h 1m

Ep 153Blue Oval Podcast: Superstars Turn Pro & D1 End of Season Awards

Ben and Garrett are back in action this week to put the final touches on what was an incredible cross country season. However, before that, the guys discuss the pro announcements of both Brandon Miller and Ahmed Jaziri before breaking down TSR's end-of-season award nominees. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Brandon Miller and Ahmed Jaziri Turning Pro (3:25) Best Freshman - Men (11:04) Best Freshman - Women (17:05) Most Improved - Men (21:21) Most Improved - Women (27:58) Best Performance - Men (32:11) Best Performance - Women (37:03) Best Distance Coach - Men (40:04) Best Distance Coach - Women (47:11) Most Valuable Runner - Men (51:43) Most Valuable Runner - Women (54:41) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 13, 202257 min

Ep 152Blue Oval Podcast: Historic Distance Depth at Boston University

Ben and Garrett are back in action after a historic weekend in Boston. This week, the guys breakdown the Boston University Sharon Colyear Danville Season Opener with what they thought were the biggest surprises, recaps of the men's and women's distance races, Katelyn Tuohy's NIL deal and more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Biggest Surprises (2:11) Least Surprising Result (11:07) Women's 5k (14:11) Tuohy's NIL Deal (17:04) Women's 5k Continued (20:53) Women's Mile (25:45) Women's 3k (30:41) Men's 5k (37:19) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 6, 202250 min

Ep 151Blue Oval Podcast: Instant Reactions to Thrilling Boston U. Races

The distance races in Boston were so thrilling that we couldn't let this night go without some form of content! Your loyal site admin, Garrett Zatlin, sat down behind the mic for a quick solo episode to react to the crazy-fast marks that we saw at the Boston U. Season Opener... Women's 3k (1:46) Men's 3k (5:29) Women's 5k (9:03) Men's 5k (14:45) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 4, 202221 min

Ep 150Blue Oval Podcast: 2022 Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener Preview

Fresh out of Thanksgiving, Ben and Garrett have returned to the pod. The guys make the quick pivot from XC to indoor track this week by previewing the Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener, with breakdowns of the men's and women's 5k and 3k races which include starting heats, winning time projections and favorites in each race. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! NOTE: The entries in some of these fields have changed since this episode was recorded. Women's 5k (4:12) Who Goes Under 15:20? (12:22) Women's 5k Second Heat (14:35) Men's 5k (18:33) Who Goes Under 13:20? (23:30) How Many Under 13:30? (28:26) Men's 5k Second & Third Heats (32:28) Women's 3k (38:43) Men's 3k (44:54) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 30, 202252 min

Ep 149Blue Oval Podcast: Tuohy's Legacy-Defining Win & NAU's Thrilling Title Victory

Ben and Garrett are back on the mics to conclude an action-packed cross country season. This week, the guys look at results from last weekend's NCAA XC Championships with comments on the major individual battles, each team's performance as well as discussion on how some teams and individuals may look next season. Make sure to listen, review and subscribe! Tuohy vs Valby (2:51) Young vs Hicks (8:46) 31st to 26th Women's Finishers (15:28) 25th to 21st Women's Finishers (20:28) 20th to 16th Women's Finishers (26:19) 15th to 11th Women's Finishers (30:03) 10th to 6th Women's Finishers (36:29) Women's Top-5 (47:36) 31st to 26th Men's Finishers (57:23) 25th to 21st Men's Finishers (1:00:04) 20th to 16th Men's Finishers (1:04:27) 15th to 11th Men's Finishers (1:12:05) 10th to 6th Men's Finishers (1:18:55) Men's Top-5 (1:25:03) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 23, 20221h 41m

Ep 148Blue Oval Podcast: Emergency Pod - Adams State Men Fail To Qualify for D2 NCAA XC Championships

One of the most stunning developments in D2 cross country history has just unfolded. The Adams State men, after advancing to the NCAA XC Championships for 25-straight years, were unable to qualify for this year's national meet after placing 7th at the South Central Regional XC Championships. Garrett and D2 editor John Cusick jumped on the mics for an emergency podcast to discuss the latest news. NOTE: We have since edited our initial published audio to clarify language that TSR used when discussing the D2 cross country national qualifying system. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 22, 202216 min

Ep 147Blue Oval Podcast: Regional Reactions & NCAA XC Championship Preview

Ben and Garrett are back on the mics with a mega episode. This week, the guys go through last week's regional results on both the men's and women's sides before jumping into title favorites, teams who could surprise, and more ahead of this weekend's NCAA XC Championships. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! West Region Men (3:03) South Region Men (8:43) West Region Women (12:38) Midwest Women (16:56) Northeast Men (19:30) Midwest Men (25:16) Southeast Men (29:42) South Region Women (38:06) National Preview (39:42) Men's Title Favorites (40:22) Stanford Men (48:29) BYU Men (49:44) Women's Favorites (54:51) Alabama Women (55:09) Oklahoma State Women (56:38) New Mexico Women (59:11) BYU Women (1:05:52) Men's Podium Contenders (1:09:01) Men's Top-10 Finisher Dark Horses (1:15:47) Women's Top-10 Finisher Dark Horses (1:19:24) NAU Men & Women (1:23:09) Mid-Atlantic Men vs South Men (1:26:19) Mid-Atlantic Women vs Northeast Women (1:29:27) BIG 10 Women's NCAA Outlook (1:31:56) Individual Favorites (1:35:31) Runners Who Will Beat Expectations (1:42:13) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 16, 20221h 47m

Ep 146Blue Oval Podcast: The Craziness of Kolas Scenarios

Ben and Garrett return to the mics, ready to go over a handful of Kolas scenarios! In this week's episode, the guys look at some of the key regional meet matchups which could determine which teams qualify for the national meet...and which don't. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Men's Projections (3:29) Washington & Gonzaga Men (6:11) Charlotte & Virginia Men (8:09) Wyoming Men & The Mountain Region (11:45) South Region Possibilities (15:41) Princeton Men (19:19) Duke Men (21:21) Women's Projections (24:31) Furman Women (26:45) Midwest Region (29:51) Furman Scenarios (30:53) The Scenario That Broke Garrett (35:27) Key Battles (42:40) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 9, 202246 min

Ep 145Blue Oval Podcast: Valby's Statement Win & Wake Forest's Dominant Title Victory

Ben and Garrett are back after an action-packed weekend. In this week's episode, the guys dive into the Power Five results along with Mountain West and the West Coast Conference to discuss how the races turned out compared to their predictions. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! NOTE: We incorrectly stated that the Air Force men did not run Ryan Johnson, although that is incorrect. Ryan Johnson did compete this past weekend. Scott Maison is the other varsity runner who did not run that we intended to mention. Michigan State Women (3:49) Ohio State Women (5:00) Michigan Women (6:01) Alabama Men vs Tennessee Men (10:23) Ole Miss Men (12:25) Parker Valby (18:37) Alabama Women (22:54) NC State Women (24:20) Syracuse Women (29:46) Virginia Women (30:20) ACC Men's Recap (32:03) Wake Forest Men (32:35) Notre Dame Men (35:39) Syracuse Men (37:50) NC State Women & Virginia Women (38:37) Wisconsin men (40:37) Michigan Men & Indiana Men (41:03) Stanford Men (41:44) Colorado Men, Washington Men & Oregon Men (46:07) Utah Women (49:44) Colorado Women (51:26) Stanford Women (52:06) Oregon Women & Washington Women (53:09) Oklahoma State Men (54:58) Iowa State Men (57:43) Providence Men (58:40) Georgetown Men & Butler Men (1:00:13) Women's Recap (1:01:19) BYU Men & Gonzaga Men (1:02:17) Mountain West Wrap Up (1:04:19) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 1, 20221h 9m

Ep 144Blue Oval Podcast: 2022 ACC XC Championship Preview

It's a solo bonus episode! Garrett hopped on the mic for a 20+ min podcast to quickly highlight the ACC XC Championships and offer his predictions (both team and individual) for Friday's meet! Go listen up and be sure to leave a rating and a review! Women's Teams Predictions (3:44) Women's Individuals Predictions (9:50) Men's Teams Predictions (11:48) Men's Individuals Predictions (19:42) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 27, 202224 min

Ep 143Blue Oval Podcast: Ranking The Conference Title Favorites

Ben and Garrett are back, ready to preview conference championship weekend! In this week's episode, the guys look at each Power Five meet and rank who they are most confident in as a potential champion. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Biosteel (3:00) BIG 12 Women: Oklahoma State (5:11) BIG 12 Women: West Virginia (7:16) SEC Women: Alabama (9:43) BIG 12 Men: Oklahoma State (14:59) BIG 12 Women: Iowa State (18:11) ACC Women: NC State (20:22) ACC Women: Notre Dame (21:34) PAC-12 Men: Stanford (25:26) PAC-12 Men: Who Finishes 3rd At The Women's PAC-12 XC Championships? (27:42) BIG 10 Men: Wisconsin (31:31) SEC Men: Tennessee vs Alabama (36:01) ACC Men: Notre Dame (41:07) ACC Men: What Will The Top-Five Look Like? (44:30) PAC-12 Women: Stanford vs Colorado (47:13) PAC-12 Women: Who Finishes 3rd At The Women's PAC-12 XC Championships? (50:09) BIG 10 Women: Wisconsin Women (52:17) BIG 10 Women: Who Is The Biggest Threat To The Badger Women? (53:29) BIG 10 Women: Individual BIG 10 Title Favorites (54:35) Recap (1:00:27) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 25, 20221h 4m