The Stride Report

With Garrett out for the week, Sam Ivanecky stepped in and joined Ben to bring you our women's winter cross country preview! The guys give their sleeper picks, toughest teams and names to rank, podium predictions, top freshmen and so much more. Be sure to listen in to an episode that is loaded with analysis... Weekend Results Recap (1:34) Beginning of Women's Winter XC Preview (3:51) Teams That Don't Need to Race XC (4:14) Hardest Teams & Individuals to Rank (7:01) Team Podium Contenders (12:44) Individual Title Favorites & Contenders (17:37) Top Freshmen to Watch (27:35) Sleeper Names to Watch (34:57) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's podcast had a little bit of everything! Ben and Garrett talk about the impact of key additions from overseas as well as the eventual transfer of Ehab El-Sandali to Arkansas. The guys also reviewed TSR's recent recruit class rankings before capping off the podcast by answering a few mailbag questions... Yusuf Bizimana to Texas (5:22) Brian Fay to Washington Next Fall (10:19) Ehab El-Sandali to Arkansas Next Fall (14:32) Recruit Class Rankings Review (23:10) TSR Mailbag (40:31) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is there a clear title favorite in the men's 800? Could anyone realistically take down Nuguse in the men's mile field? Which of the nation's most elite long distance talents are favored for the 3k and 5k titles? Which teams are best positioned for a nationally competitive DMR? Ben and Garrett sat down to chat about what the upcoming indoor track season could look like this winter on the men's side. Note: Analysis assumes that all teams will race at the NCAA Indoor Championships this winter. We are aware that some teams may prioritize cross country over indoor track this season. Alex Lomong to Iowa State Next Fall (3:57) Hannah Butler to Utah Next Fall (6:18) Men's 800 Preview (10:28) Men's Mile Preview (20:00) Men's 3000 Preview (29:12) Men's 5000 Preview (35:54) Men's DMR Preview (41:26) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett analyze who the top title contenders are when it comes to the women's distance events for the upcoming indoor track season! The guys give their way-too-early title picks, give some their sleeper names to watch and attempt to figure out how certain athletes will balance running cross country and indoor track in a single season... Women's 800 Preview (5:23) Women's Mile Preview (14:37) Women's 3000 Preview (23:15) Women's 5000 Preview (31:52) Women's DMR Preview (37:20) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett breakdown some big-time names who can be found on the transfer portal and give their thoughts on what kind of impact those potential moves could have. The guys also get into a ton of different questions from this weekend's TSR Mailbag... Alex Lomong on Transfer Portal (2:58) Michael Phillips on Transfer Portal (7:12) Shea Foster's Breakout Year & Transfer Portal (10:47) Butler Men Add Key Transfers (15:37) Expectations for February Racing (19:28) Top Distance Runners as Pittsburgh Steelers (22:51) How Do You Run a Sub-3 Mile? (25:50) Who Wins in a 3k? Nuguse vs Teare vs Grijalva? (26:20) Penn State or Ohio State for Football? (27:44) How Many U.S. OTQs From the NCAA Will We Get This Year? (29:31) Incoming Recruits? (33:23) Are There Anymore Minnesota Athletes in the Transfer Portal? (33:45) Which Distance Event Holds the Most Clout? (34:04) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NCAA superstars turn pro, key distance transfers are announced and top-tier collegiates post elite-level marks in the 5000 and 10,000 meters. December is usually a slow month for content, but Ben and Garrett had plenty to talk about during this week's episode... Weini Kelati & Taylor Werner Turn Pro (4:08) Anthony Russo & Lauren Bailey to Notre Dame in Fall of 2021 (11:01) Ehab El-Sandali in the Transfer Portal (14:48) Teare & Grijalva Run All-Time 5k Marks (19:07) Maria Mettler's Huge 10k Debut (23:42) Hocker's Rise & Oregon's Exciting Potential (27:50) Encouraging Performances From Wisconsin Men (32:32) Washington Reloads on Scoring Potency With Schadler & Herberg (34:40) Ultra-Fast 10k Times From Wesley Kiptoo & Robert Brandt (38:19) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The past week consisted of big news and some exciting TSR content! Garrett and Ben chat about the impact of Aaron Bienenfeld transferring to Oregon and highlight the potential implications surrounding coach Walt Drenth's retirement from Michigan State. The guys wrap up the rest of the podcast by detailing the winners and nominees of our D1 XC End of Season Awards. Aaron Bienenfeld Transfers to Oregon (2:57) Michigan State Coach Walt Drenth Announces Retirement (9:10) Freshman of the Year Award (Men): (13:26) Freshman the Year Award (Women): (16:16) Most Improved (Men): (17:59) Most Improved (Women): (22:03) Best Performance (Men): (24:50) Best Performance (Women): (27:55) Best Coach / Team (Men): (30:17) Best Coach / Team (Women): (32:31) Most Valuable Runner (Men): (34:57) Most Valuable Runner (Women): (37:44) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a jam-packed podcast filled with a little bit of everything. Ben and Garrett recap the Mid-American Conference and Southern Conference Championships, dive into some recent transfer news and go through an extensive list of TSR Mailbag questions. Be warned, plenty of NBA talk made it into this week's episode... Mid-American Conference Championships Recap (3:00) Southern Conference Championships Recap (8:23) BIG East Cancels Indoor Conference Championships (12:30) Transfer News (13:20) NBA vs NCAA XC Comparisons (25:20) TSR Mailbag (37:15) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A heavy number of transfers and a key decision by the Ivy League gave Ben and Garrett plenty to talk about on this week's podcast. The guys discussed the Ivy League's announcement to cancel winter sports and the potential impact that their decision could have on the rest of the NCAA. They also chat about a few recent transfers and the roles that those athletes could have on their new teams. Listen to all of that (and more) on our newest Blue Oval Podcast episode... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There weren't many races this past week, but the news and headlines were plentiful. Garrett and Ben hopped on the mic to chat about the stunning elimination of Clemson XCTF as well as the reinstatement of William & Mary's men's track program. The guys also reviewed the newest winter XC national selection criteria, recapped a Weber State vs BYU matchup and dove into our latest mailbag to answer your questions. This week's episode has it all! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Season finales for a handful of Division One programs took place this past Friday and Saturday. Ben and Garrett recap all of the wild action, revisit their predictions and breakdown how some of these teams could stack up to the rest of the NCAA when competition fully returns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It may have been an altered season, but we have finally reached conference championship weekend! Ben and Garrett breakdown the ACC, BIG 12 and SEC Championship fields and give their predictions on where the top teams will place. They also cap off the show by answering some mailbag questions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett hop on the mic to recap what may have been the best weekend of cross country racing this year. The guys chat about the Oklahoma State Invitational which featured a heavy-weight battle between top programs such as NAU, BYU, Oklahoma State, Southern Utah and Colorado. They later chat about Arkansas' dominance at the UAB Blazer Classic and finish off the podcast by highlighting a pair of ACC tri-meets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a long list of things to talk about for Ben and Garrett this week. The guys chat about some recent news, including Minnesota retaining men's outdoor track. They also review Virginia's upset over NC State before diving into some major meet previews which features NAU, BYU, Oklahoma State, Arkansas and a handful of other top-tier programs... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A jam-packed weekend of action gave Ben and Garrett plenty to chat about. The guys review headlines such as the Notre Dame women edging Ole Miss, upset wins from the Oklahoma State men and Iowa State women and the results of the Florida State Invitational. The podcast is wrapped-up with a meet preview of the "NC State Invitational" (which doesn't appear to have an official name) which includes four ACC squads expected to race on Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a big weekend of action as many of the ACC's top distance programs toed the line. Ben and Garrett chat about NC State's strong start, UNC's season debut, Virginia's impressive depth and the second round of Army vs Syracuse. The guys also preview a few big meets for the upcoming weekend, including the Live in Lou Cross Country Classic which is expected to feature a Notre Dame vs Ole Miss matchup... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Ben out of town, Sam Ivanecky joins Garrett on the podcast to chat about all of the recent action. The guys recap an exciting Arkansas vs Ole Miss battle, chat about Taylor Ewert's debut, discuss a handful of interesting results out of the Commodore Classic and preview plenty of exciting meets for the upcoming weekend... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett chat about the shocking cut of Minnesota's men's track team, analyze results from the Syracuse vs Army dual meet and review the final portion of our preseason rankings to figure out which teams could have battled for the national title... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a wild week of news between a proposal for winter cross country, William & Mary cutting their men's track teams, the AAC suspending fall sports and the ongoing release of our "If Everything Was Normal" preseason rankings. Ben and Garrett talk about all of that in this week's newest episode... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which teams were the hardest to leave out of our XC Top 25 rankings? Which teams were we most looking forward to seeing this fall? Which team made Garrett and Ben get into a heated shouting match about where they should be ranked? Find out the answers to all of those question in our newest episode of the Blue Oval Podcast... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys are back to chat about a busy weekend filled with headlines. From the newly proposed "Tri-Conference Championships", numerous high-level transfers, a major coaching change and a plethora of Mailbag questions, Ben and Garrett were busy trying to cover it all in this week's newest episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Theoretical national title contenders, addressing the Mantz vs Teare debate, the toughest names to leave out of our rankings and the top distance runners in the NCAA with the most potential. Ben and Garrett talk about all of those topics while they review our D1 XC Top 50 rankings...and deal with a rooster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're continuing our conversation about our upcoming Preseason XC Top 50! Maura joins Ben to chat about some of the women that she found the most difficult to rank for this year's list. If you want a preview of what our rankings may look like, be sure to listen to the newest episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We're setting aside some of the conference news to chat about our upcoming Top 50 XC rankings! Ben and Garrett each give their five names that they found the most difficult to rank (or not rank) for our Preseason Men's XC Top 50 Rankings. If you want a preview of what our rankings may look like, be sure to listen to our newest episode! Women's discussion coming soon... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett chat about another wild week of news which featured a handful of conferences either delaying competition, moving to conference-only schedules or flat-out cancelling fall sports. The guys also discuss another wave of big-name transfers who could have a major impact on the NCAA... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett attempt to unpack a wild week of news as conferences and universities announce cancellations and adjustments for fall sports this year. The duo details each of the major headlines and chat about the potential implications that these decisions could have on the rest of the NCAA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Garrett navigates through some audio issues to chat with Ben about a handful of news including Harvard, Princeton and Rutgers keeping classes online, the NCAA offering a new regional proposal, and Arkansas landing another group of top transfers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett kick things off by chatting about UConn cutting their men's cross country program and the potential consequences of the decision. A few transfer announcements wrap up the podcast, but not before one of your hosts announces that he's engaged... Note: Garrett erroneously mentions that Morehead State had cancelled fall sports when it was actually Morehouse College. Ben offers the correction shortly after the initial mention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NAU vs BYU (again), Arkansas' incredible offseason, the uncertainty of Washington, Gonzaga's all-in year and gauging Colorado. The duo of Ben and Garrett chat about a handful of the country's most intriguing men's teams for the upcoming cross country season... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After taking last week off, Ben has returned and he brought a ton of news with him! Ben and Garrett discuss the return of Brown's men's cross country and track teams, fall championships remaining unchanged, and the announcement of star transfers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Ben on a much needed vacation, TSR veteran Maura Beattie hops on the podcast to preview the upcoming cross country season. She chats with Garrett about the NC State vs Stanford title debate, the balance of power in the BIG 10, the potential of UNC and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett discuss at length Brown's decision to cut their men's cross country and track programs (3:55 - 16:49). The guys also chat about a handful of impact transfers, including two names who could instantly bolster their new teams this fall (16:50 - 34:06). Listen to it all in the newest episode of the Blue Oval Podcast... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Was this the most eventful episode of the year? Ben and Garrett chat about the newly proposed XC regional system, the loss of Central Michigan's track program, and another batch of transfers. Listen up to the newest Blue Oval Podcast episode... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett attempt to sift through a hectic week of headlines in our newest Blue Oval Podcast episode. The guys chat about the loss of Akron's men's cross country program, the consequences of the CCAA suspending fall sports and (of course) plenty of new transfers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The gang is back and ready to chat about a plethora of transfers which made headlines over the past two weeks. Ben and Garrett talk about Ratcliffe and Ostberg taking their talents to UNC, Jacob McLeod adding extra firepower to Arkansas, a slew of graduate transfers finding new homes and the possibility of the NCAA cross country qualification process changing. We've got it all in a jam-packed episode of the Blue Oval Podcast... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a week loaded with numerous high-profile transfers. Ben and Garrett chat about Fiona O'Keeffe's decision to join her sister at New Mexico, Emma Gee's steeplechase opportunities with Temple and the much needed firepower of MacDougall joining Wisconsin. All of that, plus April Anarchy coverage and our TSR Mailbag can be found in our newest episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a jam-packed week with a plethora of transfers as well as the debut of The Stride Report's April Anarchy Bracket Challenge! Ben and Garrett chat about the potential implications of these big name transfers and review some of the major April Anarchy upsets from the first round... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was another crazy week of news, but Ben and Garrett made sure to cover it all. The duo chats about Wisconsin's ground-breaking decision to not let seniors return for the spring track season, the ACC's discussions around potentially limiting scholarships, and Hannah Steelman's monumental transfer to NC State... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett discuss a handful of different topics in their newest episode of the Blue Oval Podcast. The guys chat about the Olympics being postponed, schools implementing potential scholarship limits, financial strain on athletic budgets and recent transfer news. This week's episode has a little bit of everything... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett are back, this time to chat about some of the top high school talents and where they will be attending school next year. The guys chat about the potential impacts that these recruits could have and what this means for the future of their respective teams... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett review the indoor track season by handing out some awards! The guys give their picks for Freshman of the Season, Most Improved, Best Performance, Best Distance Coach/Team, and (of course) Most Valuable Runner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the wake of unprecedented cancellations, the world of collegiate athletics has been left in a bottomless pit of uncertainty. Ben and Garrett hop on the mic to chat about the recent Coronavirus developments and what that could mean for the future of collegiate distance running... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Garrett and Ben dive into all of the surprising entries listed for the National Championships before attempting to answer some of the biggest questions heading into the national meet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Garrett has returned from his one-week hiatus to catch up with Ben on a handful of thrilling action. Before giving some of their thoughts on potential NCAA entries, the duo chats about conference championship weekend, some clutch DMR performances, breakout results from Masai, Forbes, and Meyer, and so much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam Ivanecky is stepping in for Garrett this week as he joins Ben for another excellent discussion. The duo talked about all of the DMR action, event decisions for Jones and Orton (again), and Devin Dixon's reemergence in the 800 meters. The guys also answer a TON of TSR Mailbag Questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett were tasked with covering a busy weekend of action, leaving them with plenty to talk about. Between Dani Jones and Whittni Orton's unbelievable seasons, historic depth in the men's 3k, Akins' near collegiate record, and predicting national qualifying times, you won't want to miss this episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A busy weekend featuring Millrose, Camel City, and the Meyo Invite left Ben and Garrett chatting about the depth of the 3000 meters and the mile, Taylor Werner's redshirt, and a handful of Mailbag questions... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was a busy episode as Ben and Garrett bounced around to a variety of different topics. The guys chat about Oregon's record-setting DMR, attempt to figure out what Donaghu will run at NCAA's, discuss the depth of the 3000 meters, and answer your TSR Mailbag questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett jump on the mic to chat about a busy weekend of action on the indoor track. They chat about Day, Orton, and Thomas as potential title favorites, the comparisons between Ryan Adams and Andy Trouard, Kathryn Gillespie's All-American potential, and answer a few unique TSR Mailbag questions. In the wake of tragic news, the guys finish out the show by talking about their favorite memories of Kobe Bryant. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben and Garrett are back to chat about a little bit of everything from a busy weekend of action. The duo discusses Sam Tanner's statement victory, all of the impressive performances from the Stanford women, Klecker's historic record chase, and of course, we dive into our TSR Mailbag. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.