D3 Glory Days Podcast
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A D3 Running Podcast hosted by Noah Droddy and Stu Newstat. D3 Glory Days take deep dives into some of the important names, events, and institutions that have shaped D3 running history, and represented the division in the greater sport as a whole.
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On Christmas Eve, Mo Bati posted on his Strava that the NCAA stripped him of his remaining eligibility after community members raised money ($6k) to help him pay tuition. Because it wasn't a scholarship or used for an NIL deal, it was viewed as a competitive advantage.We talked with Mo about how he's handling the situation, learn more about what happened, and gave him a place to speak on the matter.On a brighter note, we talked about his runner-up performance at D3XC nationals, his 2:12 marathon at CIM, and what is next for him in his marathon career.Support D3 Glory Days!A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve been enjoying the coverage, show some love to Bombas by using our code. Use code: GLORYDAYS21 for 21% off your first order bombas.comHow to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
Chad Gunnelson serves as the D3 Track & Field Executive Committee President.As he gets ready for the USTFCCCA Coaches Convention, we sit down to hear what they're working on.We learn more about the process the D3 Track & Field Executive Committee serves and proposals they'll be talking about this week.We also learn about his coaching career where he is the Director of XCTF at Augustana College.Rocket MoneyToday's episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Get rid of those unwanted subscriptions and track your money better. Go to rocketmoney.com/gorun to learn more.How to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
Think back to everything you did in college. Picture your hectic schedule and all the fun stress you had.Now, add in building a running apparel business. As if Mike Burnstein wasn't busy enough at WashU, he and his teammate, Dave Spandorfer brought Janji to life.By winning a few business competitions, they had the capital to bring their dream to life.Mike brings us through the early days of the company, the highs and lows, and what worked to get them to where they are today.Plus, we hear about his glory days where he was a 5x All-American at Washu.Visit janji.com to check out their gear.How to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
Audrey MacLean joins D3 Glory Days to talk about her win at D3 XC Nationals.She brings a refreshing perspective to running where she has a lot of fun, tries not to put too much pressure on herself while being very dedicated.She takes us through her thoughts going into the race, the surprise of how big of a gap she had, and how her coach helps her prep for big races.Audrey's love for running is her driving force along with inspirations from her Aunt and Mom.Above all else, Audrey is a true team player. She was so excited for the Middlebury's 8th place finish and is excited to see what they can do next year.She also tells us she'll be studying abroad this Spring and will miss the track season. Support D3 Glory Days!A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve been enjoying the coverage, show some love to Bombas by using our code. Use code: GLORYDAYS21 for 21% off your first order bombas.comHow to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
Emmanuel Leblond rejoins D3 Glory Days to chat through his big win at D3 XC Nationals.He speaks to overcoming feeling bad throughout the race, deciding when to make his move, and the emotions he felt after he crossed the line.He gives insights into his training that helped get him this National title. Now, his eyes are set on running something cool at BU.Support Bombas!A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve been enjoying the coverage, show some love to Bombas by using our code. Use code: GLORYDAYS21 for 21% off your first order bombas.comHow to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
While still in the studio Noah and Stu recap the D3 XC national meet and give their reactions to an awesome day in Spartanburg, SC.UW-La Crosse take home the team title for second year in a row and NYU take home the win for the women.Emmanuel Leblond of Johns Hopkins won on the men's side and Audrey Maclean of Middlebury won on the women's side.Support Bombas!A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve been enjoying the coverage, show some love to Bombas by using our code. Use code: GLORYDAYS21 for 21% off your first order bombas.comHow to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
Three programs have made it to the national meet for the first time in program history!We speak to all of their coaches to learn more about their teams, their journeys, and what it means for their program.We talked to Coach James O'Brien from Lebanon Valley, Coach Pete Carroll from Swarthmore, and Coach Feldman from Suffolk.They all took different paths to get to the national meet. Lebanon Valley had a strong showing at Paul Short that boosted their resume and finished third at the Mid-Atlantic Regional.Swarthmore won their first Metro regional title to automatically qualify. They had a tough middle part of the season but rallied late.Suffolk finished 4th at the East regional and utilized an early season win vs. Brandeis to make it to the meet.Time Stamp:Coach O’Brien - 4:48Coach Carroll - 23:49Coach Feldman - 39:21Support Bombas!A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve been enjoying the coverage, show some love to Bombas by using our code. Use code: GLORYDAYS21 for 21% off your first order bombas.comHow to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
The D3 Glory Days crew recaps the regional meet and gives their picks for the podium and individuals.Predictions start around 24:30.Support Bombas!A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve been enjoying the coverage, show some love to Bombas by using our code. Use code: GLORYDAYS21 for 21% off your first order bombas.comHow to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
Isaac vanWestrienen comes back on the D3 Glory Days podcast to talk about his win at the Augustana Interregional.He speaks to the confidence this win brings him and how he's handling the postseason.After injuries and sickness at national meets, h'es ready to go for it this fall.Use Code GloryDays21 on bombas.com for 21% offHow to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
We're live at the 2025 Augustana Interregional. Noah Droddy gives you live updates throughout the races and interviews athletes after the race.He talks to both Individual winners: Isaac vanWestrienen from Cornell College and Jules Bleskoski from RPI.Hear from other teams including: Wartburg, UW-La Cross, Trine, UChicago, and more.Use Code GloryDays21 on bombas.com for 21% offHow to Support D3 Glory Days:THE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
UChicago Grad, Anna Kenig-Ziesler ran 2:35:25 to Qualify for the 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials.She went to UChicago for soccer and used her extra eligibility to run XCTF. It clicked right away as she finished 11th in her very first XC Season.Her running age is super young as 2022 was her first year running full time.Her Marathon progression has gone form 2:43 to 2:35 in just two years. How to Support D3 Glory Days:Use Code GloryDays21 on bombas.com for 21% offHatsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
After taking down a compeitive field at Paul Short, Colorado College's Will Shuflit joins the podcast.He shares how his training is going, why he prefers training at altitude, and how last season's results inspired him for this season.He talks about the confidence that this race gives him and how he'll use that in two weeks at the Augie Interregional.How to Support D3 Glory Days:HatsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
We sit down with the D3 Womens PreNats champ, Adriana Crabtree from Illinois Wesleyan. She shares her how her summer training leading up to the cross country season went, and how she is hoping to carry her momentum into this season. She discusses the importance of trust in her training, the morale of her team, and her love for Illinois Wesleyan. Adriana also reflects on her transition from multi-sport athlete to focusing on running, her research on birds, and her goals for her final season.How to Support D3 Glory Days:HatsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
As the XC season heats up, we are joined by the PreNats Champ, BJ Sorg. He discusses the importance of heading down to see the course , leadership within a young team, and the impact of Al's legacy on their training. He shares insights on preparation strategies for the national meet, his personal training reflections, and the role of competition in his journey. We also learn about his Strava tendencies.How to Support D3 Glory Days:HatsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
1992 Amherst grad, Stephanie Reents joins us to talk about her novel, We Loved to Run.Through our conversation, we covered themes of female friendships, competition, and the complexities of being a woman in sports. She reflects on her personal experiences as a runner, the writing process, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. She also highlights what she wants female runners to take away from the novel.The discussion also touches on sensitive topics such as disordered eating and the dynamics of team relationships, ultimately highlighting the strength and resilience of women athletes.For more information about Stephanie and her book, check out her website: https://www.stephaniereents.com/How to Support D3 Glory Days:HatsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
D3 and the world mourns the loss of North Central coaching legend Al Carius, who passed away earlier today at the age of 83 after a long, brave battle with cancer.In his 50+ years at North Central, Carius became one of the most successful coaches in the NCAA across all sports and divisions:🏆 19 National Titles🏆 16 Runner-Up Honors🏆 42 Podium Finishes🏅 127 XC All-Americans🥇 8 Individual National ChampionsHis impact far transcended numbers, though.We wanted to rerelease this episode that originally aired in 2020 to honor Coach Carius and for more people to hear his message.How to Support D3 Glory Days:HatsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
Our very own Emily Richards broke 2! This has been a dream of hers since 2017 and has been the chase for her for years. We sat down with her to discuss the journey and what it meant to finally clip the sub 2 barrier.Emily reflects on her growth as an athlete, the importance of community, and her aspirations for the future, all while navigating the challenges of professional running.How to Support D3 Glory Days:HatsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
Luke Maher, a Tufts grad, discusses the inception and impact of Puma's Project 3, aimed at supporting sub-elite runners. He shares insights on the marketing strategy behind the project, the community engagement it fostered, and the personal stories of athletes involved. Luke reflects on his transition from coaching to a corporate role at Puma, the lessons learned from his coaching experience, and the importance of understanding athletes as individuals. Luke's coaching journey started at Amherst College where took over as Interim Head Coach then moved to Conn College to be the Head Men's XC Coach.He also emphasizes the significance of racing in the running culture and shares advice for aspiring athletes looking to join Project 3.If you're running New York in 2025, reach out to Luke to be considered.How to Support D3 Glory Days:ShirtsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
Lynchburg Announces their new Director of XCTF, Mario Wilson.Wilson, previously the associate head coach of track & field and cross country at the University of Virginia (UVA), brings over two decades of collegiate coaching experience, including more than 20 years at the NCAA Division I level, and a decorated resume that includes 24 conference championship teams and multiple national accolades.During his time on the UVA coaching staff, he spent 13 seasons mentoring jumpers, sprinters, and multi-event athletes. A two-time USTFCCCA Southeast Region Assistant Coach of the Year (2010, 2020), Wilson helped guide the 2024 men’s outdoor track & field team to its first ACC Championship in program history and the 2025 women’s outdoor track & field team to its first ACC Championship since 1987.He takes us through his plans for Lynchburg, why Lynchburg was appealing, and how the changing landscape at the D1 influenced his decision.How to Support D3 Glory Days:ShirtsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
D3 Runners are everywhere. Wheaton College (IL) grad Abby Hall, shares her journey to winning the prestigious Western States 100-mile race. She discusses the significance of the race in the ultra running community, her strategies for success, and the challenges she faced, including a major injury. Abby reflects on her training, the chaos of race day, and the emotional experience of crossing the finish line. She also offers advice for aspiring ultra runners and shares her thoughts on the evolving landscape of trail running.Follow Abby on InstagramHow to Support D3 Glory Days:ShirtsTHE NEWSLETTER!D3 Glory Days Venmo.We launched a Patreon!Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple PodcastsInstagram,Twitter and Strava.
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