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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into the Iowa State controversy that has the collegiate distance running world buzzing. They break down what they know, and how it could impact things moving forward. Then, the guys preview every major conference championship across the NCAA — including the BIG 12, ACC, BIG 10, SEC, and BIG East — analyzing key storylines, team battles, and individual title favorites on both the men’s and women’s sides. It’s a packed episode filled with predictions, context, and the drama heading into conference weekend. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (3:40) Iowa State Controversy (12:17) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Men) (17:05) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Women) (23:54) ACC Championship Preview (Women) (28:33) ACC Championship Preview (Men) (34:11) BIG 10 Championship Preview (Men) (40:01) BIG 10 Championship Preview (Women) (45:26) SEC Championship Preview (Women) (50:21) SEC Championship Preview (Men) (55:20) BIG East Championship Preview (Women) (58:07) BIG East Championship Preview (Men) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a massive weekend of NCAA cross country action as NC State and New Mexico dominate at the Nuttycombe Invitational. They discuss who raised their stock the most, how the New Mexico men took down Colorado and Syracuse, and what the results mean for the battle for the final podium spot. The guys also touch on panic levels for BYU and Stanford before shifting to the women’s side, where NC State reaffirmed their national title favorite status with a commanding victory. Notre Dame, Iowa State, West Virginia, and Northwestern all impressed, while at Pre-Nationals, Georgia’s men claimed the team title and the BYU women crushed the competition. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(3:27) Who Raised Their Stock the Most at Nuttycombe? (Men)(7:39) New Mexico Men Take Nuttycombe Title Over Colorado & Syracuse (12:43) The Battle for the Final Podium Spot(15:17) What’s the Panic Level for BYU Men?(19:01) Is Stanford Still a Ranked Team?(24:45) NC State Women Claim Dominant Victory at Nuttycombe Invite(29:15) Notre Dame Women Announce themselves as Legit Podium Threats(32:09) Iowa State & West Virginia Women Round Out Nuttycombe Invite Podium(35:52) Northwestern Women Prove Loyola Lakefront Was No Fluke with 5th Place Nuttycombe Invite Finish(38:10) What is the Panic Level for the New Mexico Women?(42:37) Georgia Men Claim Pre-Nationals Title Over Missouri & Ole Miss(48:09) BYU Women SMOKE Competition at Pre-Nationals(53:20) Villanova Women Finish 2nd at Pre-Nationals➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett goes solo to break down everything you need to know ahead of the Nuttycombe Invitational — one of the most anticipated meets of the NCAA cross country season! He dives into the men’s field, analyzing the top favorites, possible contenders and teams to watch, before highlighting a few underdogs who could surprise in Madison. Then, he turns to the women’s race, discussing the favorites, dark horses, and key storylines that could make this a true NCAA Championship preview. Insight, analysis, and predictions — it’s all here in this week’s episode! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:30) Nuttycombe Invite Field (Men)(3:00) Favorites (Men)(6:49) Possible Contenders (Men)(9:59) Teams to Watch (Men)(18:35) Underdogs (Men)(25:43) Nuttycombe Field (Women)(26:05) Favorites (Women)(31:57) Possible Contenders (Women)(36:42) Teams to Watch (Women)(47:15) Underdogs (Women)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a chaotic weekend of racing! The guys analyze Wisconsin’s team victory at the Loyola Lakefront Classic as well as North Carolina’s disappointing 5th place finish and Washington’s surprising 8th place result on the men’s side. The women’s race was headlined by NC State’s short-handed win while Northwestern delivered a stunning runner-up performance! Then, it’s over to the Paul Short Run where Georgetown’s men took the win, Harvard held their own despite missing key names, and Villanova’s lethal top-three women carried them to victory. Tune in for analysis, surprises, and what these results mean for the NCAA landscape moving forward. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(3:31) Wisconsin Men Take Win at Loyola Lakefront Classic(14:23) Disappointing 5th Place Finish for North Carolina (17:54) Washington Men Finish 8th at Loyola Lakefront Classic(21:04) NC State Women Pull Off Win at Loyola Lakefront Classic(25:17) Northwestern Women Produce Huge 2nd Place Finish at Loyola Lakefront Classic(36:09) Georgetown Men Take Down Utah State and Texas A&M at Paul Short(43:19) Harvard Men Finish 4th at Paul Short Without Key Names(45:16) Villanova Women Ride Lethal Top-Three to Victory Over Penn State at Paul Short➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett ask the question on everyone’s mind: Are the Florida women a legitimate podium team after defeating Northern Arizona at the Gans Creek Classic? They also analyze Hilda Olamomoi’s standout run, what the individual results mean for national rankings, and how the Kolas cutoff is shaping up. On the men’s side, Solomon Kipchoge took the individual crown while Iowa State delivered a dominant team win, leaving some wonder if BYU should be concerned. The guys wrap things up with quick reactions from the Cowboy Jamboree, breaking down the key takeaways from a pivotal week in NCAA cross country. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(5:37) How Do Gans Creek Individual Results Affect Our Rankings? (Women)(8:43) What to Make of Hilda Olamomoi’s Performance(9:57) Florida Women Edge Northern Arizona For Gans Creek Classic Title(16:31) Did Gans Creek Classic Change NCAA XC Championship Podium Predictions?(23:47) Where is the Kolas Cutoff in Gans Creek Classic Results? (Women)(25:25) Solomon Kipchoge Claims Gans Creek Classic Individual Title(27:53) Iowa State Men Claim Dominant Team Win at Gans Creek Classic(36:17) Cause For Concern With BYU Men?(42:56) Where is the Kolas Cutoff in Gans Creek Classic Results? (Men)(47:05) Cowboy Jamboree Quick Hits (Men)(50:48) Cowboy Jamboree Quick Hits (Women)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to Cole Hocker’s 5k gold medal performance at the World Championships before diving into the NCAA’s decision to adopt a 32-team format for the NCAA XC Championships. Then it’s all about cross country as the guys break down the Roy Griak Invitational. There, California Baptist bested Minnesota on the women’s side while the men’s race delivered its own thrill. Finally, the guys look ahead with a full Gans Creek Classic preview, analyzing both the women’s and men’s fields and what they mean for the national picture this fall. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:45) Cole Hocker Wins 5k Gold at World Championships(8:49) NCAA Announces 32-Team National Championship Format(12:39) Roy Griak Results (Men)(16:44) Roy Griak Results (Women)(24:31) Gans Creek Classic Preview (Women)(40:09) Gans Creek Classic Preview (Men)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett open with their first reactions to results from World Championships, including the debate around whether Cole Hocker should have been disqualified from the 1500m! Then, it’s time for the first-ever edition of The Stride Report NCAA XC Fantasy Draft as the guys go head-to-head, first building out their men’s squads before moving on to the women’s teams. Expect bold picks, surprising strategies and plenty of banter as they try to out-draft each other heading into the 2025 cross country season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(3:47) World Championships - First Thoughts(11:11) NCAA XC Fantasy Draft (Men) (29:56) NCAA XC Fantasy Draft (Women)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett go all-in on bold predictions for the 2025 NCAA cross country season. The guys share their final preseason thoughts, debate how much first-year athletes and international athletes could swing the title races, and discuss which men’s team is best positioned to fill the national talent gap. They also dive into how NAU will respond to their surprising TSR #14 ranking, the impact of racing at Gans Creek, and how the World Championships timetable could affect top contenders. Finally, it’s time for some hot takes on both the men’s and women’s sides — including a bold call on where Stanford will finish! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:44) Ben’s Final Rankings Thoughts(15:03) How Will First-Year Athletes Affect Title Races?(18:49) How Big of an Impact Do International Additions Make?(21:43) What Men’s Team Will Fill the Talent Gap?(26:18) How Will NAU Men Respond to Their TSR #14 Ranking?(29:35) How Will Racing at Gans Creek Course Impact NCAA XC Championship Race?(33:23) How Does Timetable of World Championships Impact Top Runners?(38:51) Hot Takes (Women)(43:17) Hot Takes (Men)➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett goes solo to break down the site’s top-nine preseason NCAA XC teams on both the men’s and women’s sides. Your loyal admin covers Notre Dame, Alabama, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon, Stanford, Virginia, Florida, Wake Forest, Northern Arizona, BYU, New Mexico, Oklahoma State, NC Stat and Iowa State. Plus, who deserves our TSR #1 women’s spot? Oregon or BYU? Which teams are primed for a title run and who might be slightly overvalued or undervalued? Tune-in for in-depth analysis and bold takes on the nation’s best squads. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:38) #9 Notre Dame (Men)(6:17) #9 Alabama (Women)(10:28) #8 Wisconsin (Men)(13:16) #8 Washington (Women)(17:31) #7 Oregon (Men)(21:06) #7 Stanford (Women)(24:46) #6 Virginia (Men)(29:13) #6 Florida (Women)(32:16) #5 Wake Forest (Men)(36:57) #5 Northern Arizona (Women)(40:25) #4 BYU (Men)(43:51) #4 New Mexico (Women)(47:31) #3 Oklahoma State (Men)(52:53) #3 NC State (Women)(56:17) #2 New Mexico (Men)(1:01:47) #2/#1 BYU & Oregon (Women)(1:06:55) #1 Iowa State (Men)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continuing with NCAA team XC rankings coverage, this time covering our TSR #16 through TSR #10 squads on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys break down programs such as North Carolina, Utah, Butler, Penn State, Northern Arizona, Georgetown, Syracuse, Oklahoma State, Washington State, Michigan State, Alabama, Notre Dame, Stanford and Colorado. Did we disrespect NAU by slotting them at TSR #14? Which teams could surprise? Who is looking like a legitimate podium threat? Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:59) #16 North Carolina (Men)(10:13) #16 Utah (Women)(15:26) #15 Butler (Men)(20:03) #15 Penn State (Women)(24:03) #14 Northern Arizona (Men)(30:33) #14 Georgetown (Women)(34:24) #13 Syracuse (Men)(39:54) #13 Oklahoma State (Women)(43:36) #12 Washington State (Men)(48:27) #12 Michigan State (Women)(53:32) #11 Alabama (Men)(58:17) #11 Notre Dame (Women)(1:02:22) #10 Stanford (Men)(1:06:44) #10 Colorado (Women)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continue their dive into the NCAA D1 XC Top-25 Preseason Team Rankings, breaking down squads ranked at TSR #22 through TSR #17 on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys analyze Princeton, Gonzaga, Arkansas, California Baptist, West Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Eastern Kentucky, Minnesota, Colorado and North Carolina. Are we overlooking CBU’s potential? What should expectations really be for Arkansas? And which teams in this range could make the biggest jump by November? Tune-in for all the hot takes and in-depth analysis. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:15) #22 Princeton (Men)(7:20) #22 Gonzaga (Women)(12:09) #21 Arkansas (Men)(17:42) #21 Arkansas (Women)(21:07) #20 California Baptist (Men)(26:01) #20 West Virginia (Women)(30:09) #19 Washington (Men)(36:23) #19 Wisconsin (Women) (40:05) #18 Eastern Kentucky (Men)(44:40) #18 Minnesota (Women) (48:27) #17 Colorado (Men)(52:35) #17 North Carolina (Women)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s podcast, Ben and Garrett break down the first wave of our NCAA XC Preseason Top-25 Team Rankings — and debate which programs got snubbed. The guys start with the “just missed” and “honorable mention” squads before revealing the first three ranked men’s and women’s teams in the countdown. From surprise inclusions to glaring omissions, the guys dissect Virginia Tech, Virginia, Oklahoma, Florida State, Tulane and Boise State in our latest episode. Expect plenty of bold takes, a few disagreements and some early-season storylines to watch. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(3:00) Just Missed Teams (Men)(8:08) Just Missed Teams (Women)(13:04) Honorable Mention (Men)(17:05) Honorable Mention (Women)(21:08) #25 Virginia Tech (Men)(26:30) #25 Virginia (Women)(31:14) #24 Oklahoma (Men)(36:01) #24 Florida State (Women)(40:13) #23 Tulane (Men)(44:23) #23 Boise State (Women)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s podcast, Cooper Lutkenhaus shocked the world with a 1:42 mark over 800 meters — and Ben and Garrett reacted live on air. They also dive into USA’s distance results, breaking down the 800m, 1500m, 5k, 10k and steeplechase performances. Then, it's back to NCAA cross country rankings as the guys highlight the perfectly ranked athletes, toughest names to place, and runners with the highest future value from the top-30. Don’t miss the takes, debates and live reactions from another packed week in the world of distance running! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:43) USA’s 800m Reactions (Women)(5:25) USA’s 800m Live Reaction (Men)(11:35) USA’s 1500m Reactions(14:25) USA’s Steeplechase (Women)(16:04) USA’s 10k Reactions(19:38) How Deep is the National Contender Tier? (Men)(21:07) How Deep is the National Contender Tier? (Women) (21:37) Who Fills the Second Tier of Contenders? (Women)(23:07) Who Fills the Second Tier of Contenders? (Men)25:09) Who is Most Likely to Break into the Top-10? (Women)(27:20) Who is Most Likely to Break into the Top-10? (Men)(31:13) Perfectly Ranked (Men)(33:23) Perfectly Ranked (Women)(36:04) Hardest to Rank (Men)(41:04) Hardest to Rank (Women)(43:58) USA’s 5k Reactions (Men)(46:40) Who Has the Most Future Value? (50:24) Personal Favorites➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into the release of TSR’s “Just Missed” and “Honorable Mention” names, as well as the first half of the site’s top-50 preseason individual rankings. Who just missed the cut? Which unranked athletes still have a real shot at All-American honors? The guys debate who was robbed of a ranking, who could make the biggest jump and which rankings they feel the most confident about. Plus, they share their personal favorites and discuss the toughest names to rank in this tricky early tier. Ranking season is officially here and it’s already heating up! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(3:08) Who Got Robbed (Women)(9:42) Which Unranked Women Have The Best All-American Chances? (14:31) Who Got Robbed (Men)(17:41) Which Unranked Men Have The Best All-American Chances?(21:45) Best Opportunity to be a Top-10 Runner (Women)(25:57) Best Opportunity to be a Top-10 Runner (Men)(29:03) Most Accurate Ranking (Women)(34:16) Most Accurate Ranking (Men)(39:09) Hardest Names to Rank 50-31 (Women)(42:19) Hardest Names to Rank 50-31 (Men)(48:19) Personal Favorite (Women)(52:34) Personal Favorite (Men)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into some of the biggest names to watch ahead of the 2025 NCAA cross country season! From established stars like James Corrigan and Angelina Napoleon to emerging talents like Ruth White and Lex Young, the guys react to the athletes who were the most difficult to get a grasp on while creating our NCAA D1 Preseason XC Top-50 Individual Rankings! Get ready for deep analysis and plenty of XC hype and be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(4:17) James Corrigan(7:32) Will Anthony(11:55) Ruth White(15:52) Angelina Napoleon(20:30) Lex Young(25:02) Douglas Buckeridge & Carson Noecker(30:47) Vera Sjoberg (35:40) Billah Jepkirui (38:14) Allan Kiplagat (42:40) Fouad Messaoudi (45:52) Diana Cherotich(48:47) Jenna Hutchins➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.