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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett unpack a massive weekend in Boston headlined by Jane Hedengren’s jaw-dropping 14:44 NCAA 5k record, a run that has them wondering if she’s America’s next true distance prodigy. The guys break down Riley Chamberlain’s 14:58 all-timer, Habtom Samuel’s narrow 5k win over Marco Langon, and a string of elite performances across the board, including Salma Elbadra’s 8:41 NCAA #5 all-time 3k and Colin Sahlman’s razor-thin victory over George Couttie. The guys highlight Helen Braybrook’s D2 mile record, James Harding’s breakthrough PR, and Tayissa Buchanan’s dominant wire-to-wire 800m win before wrapping with the men’s 800m recap. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(2:29) Jane Hedengren Runs NCAA 5k Record of 14:44

(13:01) Riley Chamberlain Runs NCAA #7 All-Time 5k Mark of 14:58

(20:05) Habtom Samuel Narrowly Edges Marco Langon to Claim 5k Win in Boston

(25:49) Salma Elbadra Runs NCAA #5 All-Time 3k Mark of 8:41 to Defeat Vera Sjoberg

(32:45) Colin Sahlman Beats George Couttie by 0.03 in 3k

(39:28) Helen Braybrook Breaks NCAA D2 Record via 4:30.03 Mile Performance

(42:13) James Harding Runs Seven-Second PR to Claim Mile Win

(46:45) Tayissa Buchanan Goes Wire-to-Wire With 2:02.67 Performance for 800m Win

(48:17) Men’s 800m Recap & Review

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Is Jane Hedengren America’s Next Distance Running Prodigy?

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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a loaded Boston University Season Opener! The guys dive into the headline men’s 5k featuring a marquee showdown among Habtom Samuel, Brian Musau and Marco Langon before turning to the women’s 5k and the many breakout candidates lining up for fast times. The guys continue with full previews of the 3k and mile fields for both men and women, highlighting top contenders, dark horses and the storylines that could define the opening weekend of indoor track! It’s the perfect primer for what promises to be an electric start to the season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(3:39) Boston University Season Opener 5k Preview (Men)

(14:51) Boston University Season Opener 5k Preview (Women)

(24:47) Boston University Season Opener 3k Preview (Men)

(31:33) Boston University Season Opener 3k Preview (Women)

(39:01) Boston University Season Opener Mile Preview (Men)

(42:18) Boston University Season Opener Mile Preview (Women)

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Habtom Samuel vs Brian Musau vs Marco Langon! BU Season Opener Preview!

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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap an unforgettable NCAA XC Championships headlined by Doris Lemngole’s stunning breakaway victory over freshman sensation Jane Hedengren to secure the individual national title. The guys dissect NC State’s big win over BYU and Oregon to reclaim the women’s team crown. They also chat about New Mexico’s strong 4th-place finish as well as Habtom Samuel’s long-awaited rise to the top of the podium. The guys then dive into Oklahoma State’s latest masterpiece — a historically dominant 57-point performance — before tackling the debate between Ed Eyestone and Dave Smith on international recruiting. To wrap it up, they revisit the season-long fantasy draft results and bring in Lauren Cawley for an inside look at the atmosphere and chaos from the NCAA Championships. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

 * (2:47) Doris Lemngole Breaks Away From Jane Hedengren to Claim Individual NCAA XC Title
 * (14:51) NC State Women Edge BYU & Oregon For NCAA XC Team Title
 * (23:41) New Mexico Women Take 4th Place With Solid Team Performance
 * (29:18) Habtom Samuel Finally Claims NCAA XC Gold
 * (42:54) Oklahoma State Men Dominate the Field With 57 Points to Take National Title
 * (56:29) Commenting on the Ed Eyestone & Dave Smith Debate Regarding International Recruiting
 * (1:08:04) End of Season Fantasy Draft Recap
 * (1:11:13) Lauren Cawley Goes Behind the Scenes from NCAA XC Championships

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Lemngole over Hedengren! Plus, Another Historic Oklahoma State Title Win

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It is a BIG week for The Stride Report Podcast as Ben and Garrett break down the biggest and best headlines going into the 2025 NCAA XC Championships! Which teams are considered to be the favorites? Who can realistically threaten for the podium? Who are the sleeper teams? Who are the wild cards? The guys analyzed ALL of those questions, and more, in this week's podcast!

(0:00) Intro (2:26) Stanford Men Do Not Qualify for NCAA XC Championships (8:45) Iona Men Qualify for NCAA XC Championships (11:36) Men's South Region Developments (13:22) Provide Women Qualify for NCAA XC Championships (16:10) Alabama Women Have Tough Outing at South Regional XC Championships (19:38) Boise State Women Qualify for NCAA XC Championships (21:46) Men's NCAA XC Championship Team Favorites (29:20) Women's NCAA XC Championship Team Favorites (35:37) Men's Team Podium Threats (36:42) Women's Team Podium Threats (38:45) Men's Wild Cards (Teams) (42:19) Women's Wild Cards (Teams) (45:23) Men's Sleeper Picks (Teams) (51:53) Women's Sleeper Picks (Teams) (57:44) Men's Individual Title Favorites (1:00:30) Women's Individual Title Favorites (1:04:27) Men's Wild Cards (Individuals) (1:07:05) Women's Wild Cards (Individuals) (1:09:44) Men's Sleeper Picks (Individuals) (1:12:23) Women's Sleeper Picks (Individuals)


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2025 NCAA XC Championship Preview! Who You Got? Ducks, Cougars or Wolfpack?

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On this week's episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett sit down to reveal and explain all of the madness that could take place during national qualifying weekend. Are the Wake Forest women and Eastern Kentucky men agents for chaos? Could the South Central region create a variety of different scenarios? Just how safe are the Villanova women and Oklahoma State women? The guys dive into all of that and more before the NCAA XC Regional Championships!

 

(4:05) Men's Regional XC Projections

(5:23) Men's Most Volatile Kolas Regions - South Region

(10:10) Men's Most Volatile Kolas Regions - South Central Region

(11:28) Eastern Kentucky's Uncertain Future & Chaos Potential (Men)

(15:09) Men's Unique Push Scenarios - Loyola (IL) & Eastern Kentucky

(16:45) Men's Unique Push Scenarios - Minnesota & Boise State

(22:59) Women's Regional XC Projections

(23:47) Women's Most Volatile Kolas Regions - South Central Region

(26:59) Is Villanova as Safe as Some Think?

(29:57) Women's Most Volatile Kolas Regions - Southeast Region

(34:07) Boise State Women Need a Push

(34:42) Minnesota's Potential to Cause Chaos / Is Oklahoma State Safe?

(36:15) Tennessee's Path to the National Meet

(38:52) Who Are the Most Volatile "Agents of Chaos"?


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Will Your Favorite Team Qualify for the NCAA XC Championships?

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a massive weekend of NCAA conference championship action, headlined by Oklahoma State’s thrilling win over Iowa State in the men’s BIG 12 title clash! The guys discuss Colorado’s gritty performance and, on the women’s side, Jane Hedengren’s dominant run that has fans wondering if she could contend for a national title. They also cover Virginia’s narrow ACC victory over Syracuse, NC State’s continued success, Florida’s SEC title run, and Oregon’s statement sweep at the BIG 10 Championships! Plus, Tulsa’s upset win over Tulane rounds out a weekend full of surprises, storylines, and shifting national momentum. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

 

(2:29) Oklahoma State Men Emerge Victorious in Clash of the Titans at BIG 12 XC Championships

(9:37) Short-Handed Colorado Finishes 3rd, BYU Men Take 4th

(12:37) Jane Hedengren Dominates as BYU Women Claim BIG 12 Title

(16:03) Iowa State, West Virginia and Oklahoma State Round Out Women’s BIG 12 Podium

(19:01) Virginia Men Narrowly Edge Syracuse for ACC Title

(25:22) NC State Women Dominate to Take ACC XC Championship Title

(28:47) Florida Women Win SEC Title Over Alabama and South Carolina

(35:58) Alabama Men Put Five in Top-20 to Beat Georgia for SEC Title

(39:10) Oregon Men Score 36 Points to Win BIG 10 Title Over Michigan State and Wisconsin

(43:26) Oregon Women Leave No Room for Doubt as They Dominate BIG 10 XC Championships

(49:49) Tulsa Men Upset Tulane To Win American XC Championships

 

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Oklahoma State Topples Iowa State! Plus, Could Jane Hedengren Win the National Title?

(3:40) Iowa State Controversy

(12:17) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Men)

(17:05) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Women)

(23:54) ACC Championship Preview (Women)

(28:33) ACC Championship Preview (Men)

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The Iowa State Controversy ️& NCAA XC Conference Preview!

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into the Iowa State controversy that has the collegiate distance running world buzzing. They break down what they know, and how it could impact things moving forward. Then, the guys preview every major conference championship across the NCAA — including the BIG 12, ACC, BIG 10, SEC, and BIG East — analyzing key storylines, team battles, and individual title favorites on both the men’s and women’s sides. It’s a packed episode filled with predictions, context, and the drama heading into conference weekend. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!



 * (3:40) Iowa State Controversy
 * (12:17) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Men)
 * (17:05) BIG 12 Championship Preview (Women)
 * (23:54) ACC Championship Preview (Women)
 * (28:33) ACC Championship Preview (Men)
 * (34:11) BIG 10 Championship Preview (Men)
 * (40:01) BIG 10 Championship Preview (Women)
 * (45:26) SEC Championship Preview (Women)
 * (50:21) SEC Championship Preview (Men)
 * (55:20) BIG East Championship Preview (Women)
 * (58:07) BIG East Championship Preview (Men)



On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett ask the question on everyone’s mind: Are the Florida women a legitimate podium team after defeating Northern Arizona at the Gans Creek Classic? They also analyze Hilda Olamomoi’s standout run, what the individual results mean for national rankings, and how the Kolas cutoff is shaping up. On the men’s side, Solomon Kipchoge took the individual crown while Iowa State delivered a dominant team win, leaving some wonder if BYU should be concerned. The guys wrap things up with quick reactions from the Cowboy Jamboree, breaking down the key takeaways from a pivotal week in NCAA cross country. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!



 * (5:37) How Do Gans Creek Individual Results Affect Our Rankings? (Women)
 * (8:43) What to Make of Hilda Olamomoi’s Performance
 * (9:57) Florida Women Edge Northern Arizona For Gans Creek Classic Title
 * (16:31) Did Gans Creek Classic Change NCAA XC Championship Podium Predictions?
 * (23:47) Where is the Kolas Cutoff in Gans Creek Classic Results? (Women)
 * (25:25) Solomon Kipchoge Claims Gans Creek Classic Individual Title
 * (27:53) Iowa State Men Claim Dominant Team Win at Gans Creek Classic
 * (36:17) Cause For Concern With BYU Men?
 * (42:56) Where is the Kolas Cutoff in Gans Creek Classic Results? (Men)
 * (47:05) Cowboy Jamboree Quick Hits (Men)
 * (50:48) Cowboy Jamboree Quick Hits (Women)



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The Iowa State Controversy 🌪️😳 & NCAA XC Conference Preview! 🔥🏆

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a massive weekend of NCAA cross country action as NC State and New Mexico dominate at the Nuttycombe Invitational. They discuss who raised their stock the most, how the New Mexico men took down Colorado and Syracuse, and what the results mean for the battle for the final podium spot. The guys also touch on panic levels for BYU and Stanford before shifting to the women’s side, where NC State reaffirmed their national title favorite status with a commanding victory. Notre Dame, Iowa State, West Virginia, and Northwestern all impressed, while at Pre-Nationals, Georgia’s men claimed the team title and the BYU women crushed the competition. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!



 * (3:27) Who Raised Their Stock the Most at Nuttycombe? (Men)
 * (7:39) New Mexico Men Take Nuttycombe Title Over Colorado & Syracuse 
 * (12:43) The Battle for the Final Podium Spot
 * (15:17) What’s the Panic Level for BYU Men?
 * (19:01) Is Stanford Still a Ranked Team?
 * (24:45) NC State Women Claim Dominant Victory at Nuttycombe Invite
 * (29:15) Notre Dame Women Announce themselves as Legit Podium Threats
 * (32:09) Iowa State & West Virginia Women Round Out Nuttycombe Invite Podium
 * (35:52) Northwestern Women Prove Loyola Lakefront Was No Fluke with 5th Place Nuttycombe Invite Finish
 * (38:10) What is the Panic Level for the New Mexico Women?
 * (42:37) Georgia Men Claim Pre-Nationals Title Over Missouri & Ole Miss
 * (48:09) BYU Women SMOKE Competition at Pre-Nationals
 * (53:20) Villanova Women Finish 2nd at Pre-Nationals



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NC State & New Mexico DOMINATE at Nuttycombe! 🔴🐺🤯

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett goes solo to break down everything you need to know ahead of the Nuttycombe Invitational — one of the most anticipated meets of the NCAA cross country season! He dives into the men’s field, analyzing the top favorites, possible contenders and teams to watch, before highlighting a few underdogs who could surprise in Madison. Then, he turns to the women’s race, discussing the favorites, dark horses, and key storylines that could make this a true NCAA Championship preview. Insight, analysis, and predictions — it’s all here in this week’s episode! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!



 * (2:30) Nuttycombe Invite Field (Men)
 * (3:00) Favorites (Men)
 * (6:49) Possible Contenders (Men)
 * (9:59) Teams to Watch (Men)
 * (18:35) Underdogs (Men)
 * (25:43) Nuttycombe Field (Women)
 * (26:05) Favorites (Women)
 * (31:57) Possible Contenders (Women)
 * (36:42) Teams to Watch (Women)
 * (47:15) Underdogs (Women)



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