On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, chaos reigns as scratches shake up the NCAA postseason landscape! Ben and Garrett start with the surprising news that Juliette Whittaker is out from the West regional meet entirely, before diving into major event scratches and declarations including Doris Lemngole and Lexy Halladay-Lowry scratching the 5k, and Pamela Kosgei dropping the steeple. The biggest shock? Fouad Messaoudi scratches the 1500 meters to chase 5k gold. The guys also break down Parker Wolfe’s all-in 5k gamble, Simeon Birnbaum’s ambitious 1500/5k double, and Diana Cherotich’s sole focus on the 10k. With top contenders like Marco Langon, Matt Strangio & Jenna Hutchins making key moves of their own, Ben and Garrett sort through the strategy, surprises, and what it all means for the NCAA title races. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

• (3:19) Juliette Whittaker Scratches From Postseason
• (6:25) Doris Lemngole & Lexy Halladay-Lowry Scratch 5k, Kosgei Scratches Steeple
• (13:01) Fouad Messaoudi Scratches Out of 1500m in Favor of 5k
• (18:55) Parker Wolfe Goes All-In on 5k
• (24:08) Simeon Birnbaum Attempting 1500/5k Double
• (26:51) Diana Cherotich Scratches 5k in Favor of 10k
• (29:47) Marco Langon & Matt Strangio Go All-In on 5k
• (35:13) Harvey Cramb Scratches Steeple in Favor of 1500m
• (40:33) Hutchins, Millard & Stearns Scratch 10k to Focus on 5k
• (43:39) Other Notable Scratches

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