Blue Oval Podcast

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February 18, 2025Did We Just Witness the Greatest Mile Race in NCAA History?
On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down what might be the greatest NCAA mile race we’ve ever seen. The guys analyze Silan Ayyildiz’s record-breaking 4:23 performance and what it means for the women’s mile landscape. They also dive into Tinoda Matsatsa’s 1:45.21 (800) effort, Colin Sahlman’s tactical win, and historic performances from Juliette Whittaker, Sanu Jallow, and Doris Lemngole. Plus, they discuss standout DMR showings from BYU’s women and Washington’s men, along with key 3k and 5k performances across the country! Tune-in for all the insights from an unforgettable weekend on the track and remember to subscribe and review!
(3:05) Silan Ayyildiz Runs NCAA Record 4:23 Mile
(6:51) Women’s Mile Landscape
(14:31) Tinoda Matsatsa Runs NCAA #3 All-Time 1:45.21 (800m)
(19:31) Colin Sahlman Rides Late Kick to 800m Victory
(21:19) Juliette Whittaker and Sanu Jallow Run NCAA All-Time 800m Times
(27:25) Halladay-Lowry and Chamberlain Run 8:40 (3k)
(29:36) Doris Lemngole Runs NCAA #5 All-Time 3k in Boston
(34:02) Men’s Husky Classic 3k
(38:09) BYU Women Run 10:37 to Beat Out Stanford, NAU, Washington & Utah in DMR
(42:35) Washington Men Run Fastest DMR Time Ever
(45:10) Lucy Jenks Finishes as Top Collegian in Boston with 15:15 (5k)
(46:57) Dan Watcke Runs NCAA #3 All-Time 2:17 (1000m)
(49:13) Aidan McCarthy, Steven Jackson, and Harrison Witt Run 3:52 (Mile)

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February 11, 2025Gary Martin, Swoosh Track Club & Eagles Win the Super Bowl
On this week’s Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett discuss the newly announced Swoosh Track Club and its potential impact on the NCAA. They also break down Gary Martin’s stunning 3:48 mile at the Millrose Games, Wilma Nielsen’s continued success and big-time performances from Liam Murphy, Marco Langon and Abel Teffra. Plus, Smilla Kolbe sets a program record over 800 meters, Virginia Tech men impress and, of course, the Eagles take home the Super Bowl win. Don’t miss all the latest NCAA track action and be sure to subscribe and review!
(2:19) Nike Announces Swoosh Track Club
(8:33) Gary Martin Throws Down NCAA #2 All-time 3:48 Mile at Milrose Games
(18:04) Wilma Nielsen Runs 4:25 Mile AGAIN
(22:06) Liam Murphy & Marco Langon Both Enter NCAA All-Time 3k List
(27:09) Abel Teffra Runs NCAA #8 All-Time Mile Mark of 3:52
(32:00) Smilla Kolbe Runs Program Record of 2:02 (800)
(34:09) Virginia Tech Men Show Out With Three Big Performances
(40:30) Go Birds 🦅
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February 04, 2025Trying to Process Ethan Strand’s 3:48 Mile Record
On this week’s Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett try to process Ethan Strand’s jaw-dropping 3:48 mile which is a new NCAA record! The guys break down other standout performances, including BYU’s dominant weekend, 3:52 mile efforts from Fouad Messaoudi and Simeon Birnbaum, and Amy Bunnage’s 8:43 (3k) alongside Kimberley May. Plus, Romain Legendre stuns with a 13:02 (5k) mark, Bella Pietrasiewicz climbs the NCAA all-time 1k ranks, and top 800m showings were scattered throughout the country. Tune-in for all the reactions and analysis from another electric weekend on the track and don’t forget to subscribe and review!
(2:49) Ethan Strand Runs 3:48 Mile to Set NCAA Record

(10:46) BYU Women Show Out With Three Huge Performances

(16:21) Messaoudi & Birnbaum Run 3:52 Mile Times

(19:15) Women’s Mile Performances to Note

(23:13) Amy Bunnage Runs 8:43 (3k), Kimberley May Runs 8:44

(27:48) Romain Legendre Shocks Field in Boston With 13:02 (5k) Performance

(34:09) Men’s 800m Performances

(38:05) Bella Pietrasiewicz Runs NCAA #3 All-Time Mark of 2:39 Over 1000m

(43:49) Women’s 800m Terrier Classic Performances

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January 28, 2025 Is Nielsen an NCAA Title Favorite? Plus, Our NCAA Qualifying Over/Unders!
On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett debate Wilma Nielsen’s NCAA title chances after her incredible NCAA #3 all-time mile performance against Katelyn Tuohy. They highlight standout performances, including Grace Hartman’s converted 15:12 (5k), Abdullahi Hassan’s blazing 1:45 (800m), and Emanuel Galdino’s eye-popping 3:55/1:47 double. The guys then dive into the yearly tradition of setting NCAA qualifying over/under lines, breaking down the men’s and women’s mid-distance, distance, and DMR events. Don’t miss all the stats, predictions, and in-depth analysis and remember to subscribe and review!
(2:49) Wilma Nielsen Battles Tuohy to the Line with NCAA #3 All-Time Mile Mark
(7:59) Grace Hartman Runs Converted 15:12 (5k) to Make Her Case as an All-American Lock
(10:31) Abdullahi Hassan Runs 1:45 for NCAA #6 All-Time Over 800m
(14:59) Marco Langon Claims Victory Over Teammate Liam Murphy & UVA’s Gary Martin with Huge Kick
(18:25) Kiprotich Holds Off the Field at Altitude, Runs 3:53 Converted Mile
(20:57) Emanuel Galdino Puts NCAA on Notice with 3:55/1:47 Double in Less Than Five Hours
(24:04) Performance Quick Hits
(25:27) Men’s 800m Over/Under
(28:08) Women’s 800m Over/Under
(30:43) Men’s Mile Over/Under
(33:46) Women’s Mile Over/Under
(36:39) Men’s 3k Over/Under
(39:21) Women’s 3k Over/Under
(42:14) Men’s 5k Over/Under
(45:33) Women’s 5k Over/Under
(48:57) Men’s DMR Over/Under
(51:25) Women’s DMR Over/Under

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January 21, 2025 Tinoda Matsatsa Resets His Own NCAA Record & Nathan Green Runs 3:50 Mile PR
On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap another record-shattering weekend, headlined by Tinoda Matsatsa resetting his own NCAA 1k record with a blistering 2:16 mark. The guys also dive into Nathan Green’s incredible 3:50 mile PR, Washington’s dominance with nine total sub-4:00 miles, and Laura Pellicoro’s historic 1000-meter performance. All of that and so much more was analyzed in our latest episode! Be sure to rate, review and subscribe!
(2:59) Tinoda Matatsa Breaks Own NCAA 1k Record With 2:16 Mark
(8:47) Nine Washington Men Run Sub-4:00 Miles
(16:38) Laura Pellicoro Becomes Fastest Collegian Over 1000m
(21:19) Hayley Kitching Clocks 2:39 PR Over 1000m
(23:38) Reece Sharman-Newell & Isaiah Givens Run Sub-4:00 Miles at Altitude
(27:11) Alex Carlson Runs 4:27 Converted Mile
(30:08) Ford Washburn Runs Converted 3:55 Mile
(32:30) Thomas Boyden Runs 7:41 (3k) & 3:57 (Mile)
(35:24) Washington Grad Transfer Duo Drop Pair of 1:46 800m Performances
(38:46) Smallwood & Desmeules Climb Penn State All-Time 800m Ranks via 1:46 Marks
(40:59) Rapid Fire Round-Up

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January 15, 2025Could Both NCAA Mile Records Fall this Winter? Plus, a Wide-Open Men’s NCAA 800m Title
In this solo episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Garrett dives into the biggest questions heading into the NCAA indoor track season! Could both the men’s and women’s NCAA mile records fall this winter? Is there a true national title favorite for the men’s 800 meters? Garrett later chats about Oklahoma State’s dominance in the DMR, and top contenders for the women’s DMR crown. With plenty of names to watch and a handful of predictions, this episode has a little bit of everything — be sure to rate, subscribe and review!
(3:18) Who Should Be the NCAA Title Favorite in the Men’s 800m?

(10:48) Lots to Like in the Women’s 3k

(15:53) Could the Men’s Indoor Mile Record Fall this Winter?

(21:49) Is the Men’s DMR NCAA Title Oklahoma State’s to Lose…Again?

(24:46) It’s a Four-Horse Race for the Women’s DMR National Title

(28:06) Are We Due for a New Indoor Women’s Mile Record?

(32:04) Garrett’s Names to Watch (Women)

(39:03) Garrett’s Names to Watch (Men)

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January 08, 2025The NCAA Just Gave Out More Eligibility
On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into the latest shakeup around the country. First, the guys chat about the NCAA granting extra eligibility to former JUCO and NAIA athletes and the potential consequences of that waiver. Then, the guys go through a large handful of transfer headlines such as Zouhair Redouane joining Tennessee, Ole Miss landing a slew of distance standouts and Dylan Throop signing with Notre Dame. Give it a listen and be sure to leave a rating and review as well!
(1:41) NCAA Grants Eligibility Waiver to Former JUCO Athletes*

(11:10) Zouhair Redouane Transfers to Tennessee

(15:40) Greta Karinauskaite Joins Ole Miss

(20:05) Dylan Throop Signs With Notre Dame as Grad Transfer

(23:57) Mia Cochran Signs With Washington

(26:24) Kidus Misgina & Lukas Ehrle Transfer to Ole Miss

(31:03) Georgia Begins Investment in Distance Runners

(34:06) Agnes McTighe Transfers to Northern Arizona

(35:47) Derebe Ayele Joins NAU from Israel

(38:09) Janet Jepkemoi Goes From Kenya to Kentucky

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December 31, 2024 Best of the Blue Oval Podcast in 2024
Phew! What an incredible year! 2024 was an absolute thriller as we got to see numerous collegiate records being broken and all-time superstars competing in their prime. On today's episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Garrett and Ben went back and chose to highlight their favorite discussions from the entirety of 2024. As your listening, don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

(2:28) Nico Young Runs 3:48 Altitude Converted Mile
(12:19) Crazy Men's 1500m Prelims at the NCAA Championships
(21:39) Maia Ramsden Wins NCAA 1500m Gold
(27:18) The Ever-Changing NCAA Landscape
(39:12) Parker Valby's 14:52 (5k) NCAA Record En Route to Gold
(44:04) Noah Lyles Wins Olympic Gold Over 100m
(48:12) Nico Young Runs 12:57 (5k) NCAA Record
(57:29) Cole Hocker Wins Olympic Gold Over 1500m
(1:03:52) Parker Valby Runs 30:50 (10k) NCAA Record
(1:11:07) Coach Mike Smith to Leave NAU
(1:25:09) Hilda Olemomoi Enters Transfer Portal
(1:31:52) Crazy 3k Performances at Boston U.

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December 24, 2024 Parker Valby Wins The Bowerman & Our TSR Mailbag Returns!
Welcome back to the Blue Oval Podcast! This week, Ben and Garrett sit down to chat about Parker Valby winning The Bowerman, ending the drought among distance runners. After that, we brought back our TSR mailbag! The guys comb through a wide variety of different topics ranging from NCAA drug testing, how often TSR analysts argue with each other and the still-unfolding international recruiting landscape. Go take a listen and be sure to rate, review and subscribe!

(2:41) Parker Valby Wins The Bowerman
(8:45) How Can We Make Pro XC More Popular?
(13:17) NCAA Drug Testing Frequency
(18:30) Women's 2025 DMR Predictions
(24:05) NCAA XC Programs On The Rise
(27:02) How Often Do TSR Analysts Argue With Each Other?
(31:15) Best Coaches Discussion
(39:33) International Recruiting Discussion

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December 17, 2024A New NCAA Megastar & Florida Lands Juliet Cherubet
On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett discuss a flurry of NCAA distance running news, headlined by Graham Blanks signing a pro deal with New Balance, Florida landing standout transfer Juliet Cherubet and New Mexico signing an elite superstar in Ishmael Kipkurui! The guys dive also into other major moves around the country including Phoebe Anderson, Oklahoma’s Kenyan recruits, Mia Cochran and many more! Don’t miss all the latest updates and remember to subscribe and review!
(2:35) Graham Blanks Signs Pro Deal With New Balance

(6:03) Ishmael Kipkurui Signs With New Mexico

(14:32) Juliet Cherubet Signs With Florida

(18:28) Phoebe Anderson Enters Transfer Portal

(24:32) Mia Cochran Enters Transfer Portal

(31:49) Oklahoma Lands Three Kenyan Recruits

(35:11) Linus Chepkochei Joins Virginia Tech

(38:45) Edwin Kiprono & Gideon Kiplimo Enter Transfer Portal

(42:22) Adam Burlison Signs With Texas Tech

(45:42) Virginia Tech Adds the Lindner Sisters

(47:49) Wingate Trio Enters Transfer Portal

(50:12) Bennett Booth-Genthe & Marie Celie Warneke Sign With UCLA

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