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!

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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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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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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!

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down what was likely the greatest NCAA 3k race ever with Ethan Strand and Parker Wolfe smashing records the collegiate records (along with Yaseen Abdalla and Gary Martin). The guys also discuss Graham Blanks’ sub-13:00 (5k) win, Doris Lemngole and Hilda Olemomoi’s historic 5k performances, and standout 3k times from Shannon Flockhart and Ceili McCabe. The episode wraps up with highlights from exciting mile and 800-meter races, including Wilma Nielsen, Ali Ince, Tinoda Matsatsa and Meghan Hunter. Tune-in for all the analysis from an unforgettable weekend on the track and be sure to subscribe and review!

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett hand out their “End-of-Season Awards” for the NCAA cross country season! From standout freshmen and most improved athletes to the best performances and top coaches, the guys spotlight the season’s biggest achievers. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the ultimate honors: Most Valuable Runner for both the men and women. Don’t miss this celebration of the best in NCAA cross country and remember to subscribe and review!

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap an unforgettable NCAA XC Championship! They break down BYU’s historic team sweep of the men’s and women’s titles, Graham Blanks’ back-to-back individual wins and Doris Lemngole’s commanding individual victory. The guys dive into standout performances, surprising results, and teams who fell short. Tune-in for all the analysis and insights from the biggest race of the year and remember to subscribe and review!

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🗣️ BYU men's cross country coach Ed Eyestone was able to chat with The Stride Report before the NCAA XC Championships! Eyestone discussed the state of his team, his thoughts on the Oklahoma state men, the encouraging build up that his team has had and more!

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On this episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to some of the stunning Kolas outcomes before previewing the NCAA XC Championships by making their title picks! The guys break down standout moments from the regional meets, including Virginia Tech’s clutch performance, Tulsa’s narrow qualifier and Michigan State’s heartbreak. Later, the duo dives into individual title contenders, sleeper picks and potential surprise All-Americans before analyzing the top team title contenders and podium threats. Don’t miss their predictions and insights as championship season heats up! Be sure to listen, review and subscribe!

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben returns to share his highs and lows from conference championship weekend before diving into Kolas madness! The guys break down how the Kolas qualifying works and explores key scenarios across the West, Mountain, Great Lakes, South Central, and Mid-Atlantic regions. The episode wraps up with a few bold predictions as well. 👀 Tune in for all of the insights and analysis on the road to Nationals and be sure to review and subscribe!

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