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July 22 Summer Interns Talk Hardest XC Names to Rank! Featuring Angelina Napoleon & Jonah Billings
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett is joined by TSR summer interns Angelina Napoleon and Jonah Billings for a special episode centered around the upcoming cross country season! Angelina reflects on her breakout collegiate career as well as the upcoming fall campaign before offering some of the toughest Division One men’s XC runners to rank in the preseason. Later, Jonah discusses Western Washington’s outlook for the 2026 Division Two season before helping Garrett tackle some of the most difficult names to place in the Division One women’s XC preseason rankings. It’s a fun mix of athlete insight, preseason debate and behind-the-scenes ranking discussions as cross country season draws closer. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:04) Angelina Napoleon Reflects on Last Season & Talks About Upcoming XC Season
(18:51) Hardest D1 Men’s Names to Rank With Angelina Napoleon
(46:20) Jonah Billings Talks About 2026 D2 Fall Outlook for Western Washington
(57:21) Hardest D1 Women’s Names to Rank With Jonah Billings
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1 hr 19 min
July 14 Habtom Samuel Turns PRO! What Does This Mean for New Mexico?
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to some of the biggest offseason news yet as Habtom Samuel officially turns pro. The guys discuss what his departure means for New Mexico’s national title hopes and the future of one of the NCAA’s premier distance programs. The guys also break down the finalists for The Bowerman on both the men’s and women’s sides, debating who deserves collegiate track and field’s highest individual honor. They then shift to the transfer portal with Evan Jenkins heading to Oregon before analyzing two major coaching moves: Kara and Ryan Foster leaving Penn State to lead Auburn’s distance program and Ann Dunn taking over as North Carolina’s new women’s distance coach. From pro announcements to coaching changes and transfer news, Ben and Garrett cover it all. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:33) Habtom Samuel Turns Pro
(17:50) Men’s Finalists for The Bowerman
(25:49) Women’s Finalists for The Bowerman
(34:03) Evan Jenkins Transfers to Oregon
(44:27) Auburn Hires Penn State’s Kara & Ryan Foster as Next Distance Coaches
(50:17) UNC Hires Ann Dunn as Next Women’s Distance Coach
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57 min
July 08 Arkansas, Louisville & Iowa State Land BIG-Time Transfers!
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to another busy week in the transfer portal as several programs land major additions ahead of the cross country season. The guys break down Isca Chelangat’s move to Arkansas, Nickson Kogei transferring to Louisville, and Justine Kipkoech heading to Iowa State. They also analyze Ryan Hagan’s transfer to Virginia Tech and Drew Rogers’ move to New Mexico. They later shift to the coaching carousel, where Adam Smith takes over as the new Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at William & Mary and Leroy Burrell is named the next Director of Cross Country and Track & Field at Texas A&M. From blockbuster transfers to significant coaching hires, Ben and Garrett cover all of the biggest offseason storylines shaping the NCAA landscape. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(3:16) Isca Chelangat Transfers to Arkansas
(16:45) Nickson Kogei Transfers to Louisville
(24:57) Justine Kipkoech Transfers to Iowa State
(32:55) Ryan Hagan Transfers to Virginia Tech
(36:52) Drew Rogers Transfers to New Mexico
(38:29) Adam Smith Hired as William & Mary Director of XCTF
(44:44) Texas A&M Hires Leroy Burrell as Next Director of XCTF
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50 min
July 01 The NCAA Just Made a HUGE Rule Change!
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down the NCAA’s major new eligibility rule changes and what they could mean for the future of collegiate track and field. The guys explain the details of the new policies and examine the potential ripple effects across recruiting, roster management, and competitive balance. They also dive into how these changes could impact recruiting services and the broader NCAA landscape before wrapping up with their thoughts on whether these new rules are ultimately a positive step for the sport. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:50) Breaking Down The New NCAA Eligibility Rule Changes
(31:06) How Does This Affect Recruiting Services?
(38:27) Are These Good Changes?
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51 min
June 24 NCAA Champion Rosemary Longisa to Iowa State! Plus, Wisconsin Hires Chris Solinsky
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into a busy recap of coaching moves and transfer portal news that could have major influence on the NCAA landscape heading into cross country season. The guys break down Chris Solinsky taking over as the new Director of Wisconsin’s cross country and track & field programs before discussing the blockbuster transfer of NCAA 1500m champion Rosemary Longisa to Iowa State. They also analyze Carmen Cernjul’s commitment to Northern Arizona, Rachel Forsyth’s move to NC State, Valentin Soca joining Georgia and Aniya Mosley heading to Virginia Tech. From coaching hires to championship-caliber transfers, Ben and Garrett discuss the biggest moves and what they mean for the upcoming NCAA season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:33) Wisconsin hires Chris Solinsky as Director of Cross Country and Track & Field
(12:03) Rosemary Longisa Transfers to Iowa State
(20:27) Northern Arizona Signs Swedish Distance Star Carmen Cernjul
(25:33) Rachel Forsyth Transfers to NC State
(33:33) Valentin Soca Signs as Graduate Transfer with Georgia
(41:59) Aniya Mosley Signs as Graduate Transfer with Virginia Tech
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50 min
June 17 Jallow’s MONSTER 800m Run, DQ Controversy & Birnbaum Breaks the NCAA 1500m Curse
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap a thrilling 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships headlined by Sanu Jallow-Lockhart’s historic 1:56.85 (800) NCAA record in what may have been the greatest collegiate women’s 800m race ever. The guys dive into the controversy surrounding Doris Lemngole’s disqualification that opened the door for Marion Jepngetich to claim 5k gold, along with victories from Mercyline Kirwa in the 10k and Taylor Lovell in the steeplechase. They also break down Colin Sahlman’s electrifying kick to win the men’s 800m title, Simeon Birnbaum conquering the NCAA’s 1500m curse, and Habtom Samuel’s incredible distance double with victories in both the 10k and 5k. The episode wraps with championship performances from Geoffrey Kirwa and Rosemary Longisa, as Ben and Garrett unpack one of the most memorable NCAA meets in recent memory. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(3:44) Sanu Jallow Runs NCAA Record of 1:56.85 in Fastest Collegiate 800m Race Ever
(11:33) Jepngetich Wins 5k Gold After Lemngole is DQ’d
(21:09) Mercyline Kirwa Upsets Field to Win NCAA 10k Title
(29:23) Colin Sahlman Wins NCAA 800m Title With Massive Kick
(37:45 Birnbaum Breaks NCAA 1500m “Curse”, Wins National Title
(43:16) Habtom Samuel Runs 27:51 to Win Second Career NCAA 10k Title
(49:41) Habtom Samuel Rides 55-Second Final Lap to Earn NCAA 5k Title
(55:06) Taylor Lovell Rides Huge Kick to NCAA Steeple Title
(1:00:34) Geoffrey Kirwa Holds Off Kiptanui to Win Steeple Title
(1:03:47) Rosemary Longisa Goes Wire-to-Wire to Win NCAA 1500m Title
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1 hr 12 min
June 09 It All Comes Down to THIS!!! 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championship Preview!
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett preview the biggest meet of the collegiate season — the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championships! The guys break down every distance event on the national meet schedule, identifying the favorites, sleepers and wild cards in the men’s and women’s 10k, 1500 meters, 3000m steeplechase, 800m and 5k. From historically elite metric mile stars to potential all-time battles in the 3000-meter steeplechase and women’s 5000 meters, the guys analyze the key contenders, potential upset candidates and strategic questions that could decide NCAA titles. If you want a complete guide to the championship weekend and predictions for every major distance event, then this is the episode that you won't want to miss. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(3:44) Men’s 10k Favorites
(7:16) Men’s 10k Sleepers
(9:40) Men’s 10k Wild Cards
(12:44) Women’s 10k Favorites
(14:22) Women’s 10k Sleepers and Wild Cards
(18:38) Men’s 1500m Favorites
(23:25) Men’s 1500m Sleepers
(25:19) Men’s 1500m Wild Cards
(28:50) Women’s 1500m Favorites
(33:52) Women’s 1500m Sleepers
(35:48) Women’s 1500m Wild Cards
(37:46) Men’s Steeplechase Favorites
(39:51) Men’s Steeplechase Sleepers
(42:29) Men’s Steeplechase Wild Cards
(45:03) Women’s Steeplechase Favorites
(50:34) Women’s Steeplechase Sleepers
(52:38) Women’s Steeplechase Wild Cards
(55:18) Men’s 800m Favorites
(1:00:38) Men’s 800m Sleepers
(1:01:54) Men’s 800m Wild Cards
(1:04:31) Women’s 800m Favorites
(1:08:18) Women’s 800m Sleepers
(1:10:13) Women’s 800m Wild Cards
(1:11:31) Men’s 5k Favorites
(1:14:17) Men’s 5k Sleepers
(1:15:54) Men’s 5k Wild Cards
(1:17:42) Women’s 5k Favorites
(1:20:57) Women’s 5k Sleepers
(1:22:07) Women’s 5k Wild Cards
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1 hr 26 min
June 03 Sanu Jallow BARELY Misses NCAA Record by 0.01 Seconds!
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to one of the most impressive performances of the season as Sanu Jallow-Lockhart runs 1:57.74 for 800 meters, missing the NCAA record by a heartbreaking 0.01 seconds. The guys break down a lightning-fast regional weekend that saw five men dip under 1:45 (800) while also analyzing the shocking elimination of Billah Jepkirui from the NCAA Championships. They later dive into dominant 10k performances from Jane Hedengren and Pamela Kosgei, discuss James Corrigan’s surprising national qualifying miss and assess the women’s 1500-meter field after a strong showing from Wilma Nielsen. The episode wraps with a look at several lower-seeded athletes who punched their tickets to the NCAA Championships and Rosina Machu’s impressive qualification in both the 10k and 5k. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:12) Sanu Jallow Runs 1:57.74 (800) Misses NCAA Record by 0.01
(12:03) Billah Jepkirui Fails to Qualify for National Meet in 5k, Plus Women’s 5k Analysis
(16:12) Five Men go Under 1:45 (800) to Headline QUICK Regional Week
(24:12) Hedengren & Kosgei Each Run 31:27 (10k) to Go 1-2 in West Region
(27:49) James Corrigan Fails to Qualify for NCAA Championships & Men’s Steeple Analysis
(36:40) Wilma Nielsen Flashes Glimpse of Top Form, Plus Women’s 1500m Results
(43:08) Multiple Backend Seeds Qualify For NCAA Championships With Huge Performances
(49:20) Rosina Machu Qualifies for NCAA Championships in Both 10k and 5k
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53 min
May 26 Doris Lemngole & Billah Jepkirui STUN With Unexpected Scratches!
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to a wave of regional meet scratches! The guys break down Doris Lemngole’s stunning decision to scratch the 3000-meter steeplechase and go all-in for the 5000 meters, along with Billah Jepkirui opting out of the 1500m in favor of the 5k. They also dive into Colin Sahlman focusing solely on the 800m, Zoie Dundon’s return to the steeplechase, and Edna Chelulei scratching the 10k despite entering as the East region’s top seed. The episode continues with analysis of the massive group attempting the 1500/5k double, strategic event choices from Nick Plant, Aniya Mosley, Charlotte Tomkinson, Mercy Kinyanjui, Luke Tewalt, Tor Hotung-Davidsen and Pierre Attiogbe, plus what all of these moves could mean for the NCAA Championship landscape moving forward. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(2:41) Doris Lemngole Surprisingly Scratches Out of Steeple, Goes All-In For 5k
(7:36) Billah Jepkirui Shockingly Opts Out of 1500m, Chooses 5k
(13:01) Colin Sahlman Opts out of 1500m and 5k in Favor of 800m
(13:47) Zoie Dundon Returns to Steeple, Eschews 800m
(17:19) Edna Chelulei Opts Out of 10k as Top Seed in East Region, Enters 5k
(19:51) Birnbaum, Martin, Young, Ivri, Masai & Echohawk to Attempt 1500/5k Double
(24:08) Nick Plant Chooses 1500m Over 800m
(26:55) Aniya Mosley & Charlotte Tomkinson Scratch 800m for 1500m
(29:24) Mercy Kinyanjui Scratches 5k For Steeple
(37:26) Luke Tewalt Scratches 10k to Focus Solely on 5k
(39:51) Tor Hotung-Davidsen Scratches 800m in Favor of 1500m
(43:36) Pierre Attiogbe Chooses 5k Over 1500m
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49 min
May 20 Doris Lemngole FINALLY Returns & Sanu Jallow-Lockhart’s Monster 1:58 (800) Mark!
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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett goes solo to react to the long-awaited return of Doris Lemngole, who wasted no time making a statement by winning gold in both the steeplechase and the 5000 meters at the SEC Championships. He breaks down Sanu Jallow-Lockhart’s monster 1:58.82 (800) PR, Nick Plant’s tactical ACC 1500-meter win over Gary Martin, and Juliette Whittaker’s huge comeback victory over Sadie Engelhardt. Garrett also dives into Sophie Novak’s ACC steeple title victory Emmaculate Jemutai stunning both Billah Jepkirui and Jane Hedengren for BIG 12 gold, plus standout championship performances from Titus Kimaru, Rylee Blade, Rivaldo Marshall and Pamela Kosgei as he recaps all the action from a loaded weekend of conference championship racing. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!
(3:12) Doris Lemngole Returns to Racing With 9:18 (steeple) and 15:30 (5k) Marks, Wins Double Gold
(5:56) Sanu Jallow-Lockhart Clocks 1:58.82 (800) PR
(14:24) Nick Plant Out-Kicks Gary Martin to Win ACC 1500m Title
(19:51) Juliette Whittaker Earns Huge Comeback Win Over Engelhardt (1500)
(23:56) Sophie Novak Pulls Away From Napoleon to Win ACC Steeple Title
(26:57) Brett Gardner and Nathan Mountain Go 1-2 in ACC Steeple
(29:00) Emmaculate Jemutai Stuns Jepkirui and Hedengren For BIG 12 Gold (1500)
(34:59) Titus Kimaru Defeats Ruto For BIG 12 Steeple Title
(39:26) Rylee Blade Runs 32:35 to Win First-Ever 10k Race & ACC Title
(43:06) Rivaldo Marshall Runs 1:45 for SEC 800m Gold
(44:52) Pamela Kosgei Cruises to Mountain West Steeple Title With 9:44 Performance
(46:37) Other Notable Performances
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