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)

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