Ky Robinson, who may have an argument of being the best men's distance runner in the NCAA right now, was able to join Beyond the Stride for a new interview episode!
The Cardinal superstar breaks down his journey from Australia to the NCAA, Stanford's up and down 2022 XC season, his brilliant 10k/5k double at the outdoor national meet and his reaction to his now-former teammate, Charles Hicks, turning pro.
Ky Robinson's introduction to running (0:25)
Coming to the NCAA from Australia (3:03)
Balancing academics and athletics at Stanford (4:50)
"Welcome to the NCAA" moment (6:58)
Tactics & Perspective of 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships (11:37)
Event favoritism & distaste for the steeplechase (19:26)
Reflecting on 2022 cross country season (24:00)
Thoughts on teammate Charles Hicks turning pro (27:43)
Reaction to Leo Young & Lex Young Committing to Stanford (29:55)
Work load from the 2023 indoor track season (32:19)
Racing pros & pro contract aspirations (35:45)