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November 06 Meet the Guy Who Left Puma to Join the Oregon Ducks || Nick Griggs Interview
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Nick Griggs is an Irish distance running phenom who has run times of 3:35 (1500), 7:32 (3k) and 13:05 (5k). But now, the former Puma athlete is leaving behind the professional scene to join the NCAA, specifically the Oregon Ducks! The Stride Report caught up with the 2025 U23 European cross country champion to talk about his stunning move to the United States.
(1:05) Griggs' Adjustment Period to Oregon & United States
(3:34) When Interest in First Signing With Oregon Began
(7:32) Conversation With Former Coach About Leaving for the NCAA
(10:30) Why Was Signing Announcement Delayed?
(13:44) Why Losing His Brother Initially Kept Griggs Out of the NCAA
(19:42) Why Leave Behind Successful Pro Career?
(25:12) How Does Transitioning from Pro to NCAA Work?
(30:55) Response to Pushback & Critics
(34:39) Recent Injury & Latest Update
(38:51) Fully Comprehending Being Part of a Prestigious Oregon Program
(41:44) What Does a Successful NCAA Career Look Like for Nick Griggs?

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44 min
November 04 Colorado Takes Down Oklahoma State! Plus, Jane Hedengren is BACK!
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett and Ben offer a deep-dive into one of the busiest and most fascinating weekends of racing so far this year! The guys first break down the BIG 12 XC Championships where they highlight Jane Hedengren's return to dominance as well as the Colorado men taking down Oklahoma State, the defending national champions. They later chat about Alabama's success at the SEC XC Championships and what their performances mean for the Crimson Tide's podium hopes. Ben and Garrett then chat about the NC State's glaring absences at the ACC XC Championships before discussing Oregon's dominance at the BIG 10 XC Championships. The episode is finally wrapped up with a few quick hits on the Ivy League, BIG East and PAC-12 XC Championships! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:59) BIG 12 XC Championships (Women's Analysis)
(14:26) BIG 12 XC Championships (Men's Analysis)
(22:30) SEC XC Championships (Women's Analysis)
(28:06) SEC XC Championships (Men's Analysis)
(32:35) ACC XC Championships (Women's Analysis)
(40:45) ACC XC Championships (Men's Analysis)
(48:48) BIG 10 XC Championships (Women's Analysis)
(53:55) BIG 10 XC Championships (Men's Analysis)
(58:22) Ivy League XC Championships (Harvard Men)
(1:00:27) BIG East XC Championships (Georgetown Men & Bailey Habler)
(1:01:39) PAC-12 XC Championships (Gonzaga Men)
(1:03:09) PAC-12 XC Championships (Washington State Women)

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November 03 NEW NCAA XC RANKINGS! BYU Women TSR #1? Harvard Top-10?
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45 min
October 30 A Potential BIG 12 XC Upset??? NCAA Conference XC Predictions: BIG 12, Ivy League & American
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️In Part Two of The Stride Report's conference meet predictions, Garrett breaks down his top-10 individuals and top-five team picks for the BIG 12, Ivy League and American Athletic Conference XC Championships!
Could there be multiple upsets in the BIG 12? Why is this such an important race for the Cornell men? Should the Princeton women expect to dominate? And how could win the AAC men's crown in a field of crowded stars?
0:00 Intro
0:19 BIG 12 XC Predictions (Women)
3:15 BIG 12 XC Predictions (Men)
5:40 Ivy League XC Predictions (Women)
8:34 Ivy League Predictions (Men)
10:44 American XC Predictions (Women)
12:36 American Predictions (Men)

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15 min
October 29 NCAA XC Conference Predictions! ACC, BIG 10, SEC & BIG East!
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22 min
October 29 The Stride Report is Making a Change...a Very, Very Big Change
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October 28 Conference Palooza! An ELITE Women’s BIG 12 Field & Who Will Win Men’s ACC Gold?
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett preview a loaded weekend of NCAA cross country conference championships, breaking down the biggest team and individual battles across the country. The guys kick things off with the ACC Championships, debating which teams and individuals will emerge victorious in highly competitive fields, before turning their attention to the Big Ten and the contenders looking to claim conference supremacy. They then dive into a stacked Big 12 women’s field, analyzing the national powerhouses and individual stars set to clash and what the results could mean for the NCAA title picture, while also previewing the men’s competition. Ben and Garrett round out the episode with their team and individual picks for the SEC, Ivy League, Big East, and Pac-12 Championships, highlighting the favorites, potential upsets, and athletes poised to make a statement as the postseason officially gets underway. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(3:42) Women’s ACC XC Championship Preview
(14:45) Men’s ACC XC Championship Preview
(22:51) Women’s BIG 10 XC Championship Preview
(31:05) Men’s BIG 10 XC Championship Preview
(39:09) Women’s BIG 12 XC Championship Preview
(48:54) Men’s BIG 12 XC Championship Preview
(58:23) Women’s SEC XC Championship Preview
(1:06:13) Men’s SEC XC Championship Preview
(1:13:08) Ivy League, BIG East & PAC 12 XC Championship Previews
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1 hr 22 min
October 21 BYU Topples NC State! What Does This Mean for the NCAA Title?
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett goes solo to recap an action-packed weekend at D1 Pre-Nationals, headlined by BYU’s thrilling victory over top-ranked NC State and what the result means for the women’s national title picture. He breaks down the rest of the women’s team results as well as Hannah Gapes’ record-setting individual victory before shifting his attention to the men’s race. There, Syracuse put four runners in the top-22 to secure an impressive team win. Garrett also analyzes Silas Kiptanui’s breakthrough performance and what his biggest career victory means for his standing among the nation’s best. To close out the episode, he touches on the biggest results and takeaways from the Panorama Farms Invitational and Arturo Barrios Invitational, rounding out another revealing weekend of NCAA cross country action. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:04) BYU Women Hold Off NC State to Win Pre-Nats & Rest of Women’s Team Results
(22:57) Hannah Gapes Sets Course Record for Individual Title at Pre-Nats
(29:10) Syracuse Men Put Four in the Top-22 on Way to Pre-Nats Win & Rest of Men’s Team Results
(50:09) Silas Kiptanui Captures Biggest Win of His Career at Pre-Nats
(52:26) Quick Hits
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October 14 Oregon's Newest PHENOM! Plus, Did the West Virginia Women Enter the NCAA Title Picture?
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap a thrilling weekend of NCAA cross country action at the Nuttycombe Invitational, headlined by a dominant 66-point victory from the West Virginia women that has the Mountaineers firmly in the national title conversation. The guys break down the rest of the women’s team results and Judy Chepkoech’s dramatic victory at the line before shifting their attention to the men’s race, where New Mexico defended their Nuttycombe title with an impressive 59-point performance. They also analyze Meshak Kipruto’s statement individual win and what it means for the NCAA title picture, while discussing the news of Irish standout Nick Griggs signing with Oregon. With several national contenders making major statements, Ben and Garrett examine how the weekend’s results could reshape the championship landscape. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:57) Oregon Signs Northern Ireland Phenom Nick Griggs
(9:00) West Virginia Women Score 66 Points in Convincing Victory at Nuttycombe & Rest of Women’s Team Results
(24:02) Judy Chepkoech Claims Nuttycombe Individual Title AT THE LINE!
(27:36) New Mexico Men Defend Nuttycombe Title With 59-Point Effort & Rest of Men’s Team Results
(47:48) Meshak Kipruto Firmly Puts Himself In the National Title Picture With Nuttycombe Win
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56 min
October 07 Battle of Title Contenders? Iowa State vs New Mexico! ️
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett preview a loaded Nuttycombe Invitational, breaking down the biggest team and individual battles on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys dive into a highly anticipated men’s showdown between Iowa State and New Mexico, discussing what the matchup could tell us about two legitimate NCAA title contenders and which other programs could shake up the team standings. They then break down the top individual names to watch before turning their attention to the women’s race, analyzing the team favorites, potential surprises, and athletes capable of taking home the individual title. With many of the nation’s best going head-to-head, Ben and Garrett discuss what could be one of the most revealing weekends of the 2026 cross country season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the release of the official Nuttycombe Invitational start lists for individual athletes. All discussion and analysis is based on the information available at the time of recording.
(3:26) Men’s Nuttycombe Team Preview
(21:31) Men’s Nuttycombe Individual Preview
(30:38) Women’s Nuttycombe Team Preview
(52:12) Women’s Nuttycombe Individual Preview
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1 hr 2 min

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