On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett is joined by special guests Conor Daly and Rachel Hickey to break down a wave of NCAA headlines and major transfer news shaking up the distance running world. Conor and Garrett start with the NCAA denying Emily Venters’ appeal for a 2023 gold medal and Mohammed Bati being ruled ineligible for the 2026 track season before diving into a busy transfer cycle! Later, Rachel joins Garrett to discuss Justine Kipkoech’s move to Colorado, Bismack Kipchirchir heading to Alabama and Karrie Baloga entering the transfer portal, along with a string of notable moves involving Boise State, Duke, Kentucky, and more. It’s a packed episode full of debate and what these decisions could mean for the NCAA landscape moving forward. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett goes solo to preview the NCAA indoor track season and break down who’s favored to take home national titles! He runs through the women’s and men’s 800-meter, mile, 3k and 5k fields, highlighting top contenders, sleepers and key storylines to watch as the season gets underway. Garrett also closes with a look at the DMR on both sides, examining which programs are best positioned to strike gold in one of the national meet’s marquee events. It’s a full event-by-event guide to what could be a thrilling NCAA indoor season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to one of December’s biggest headlines as Roisin Willis officially turns pro, breaking down what it means for her future and the collegiate landscape she leaves behind. They also dive into major coaching and transfer news, including Cale Wallace being named Arkansas’ new men’s cross country coach and Ernest Cheruiyot’s move from Texas Tech to Arkansas. The guys track a flurry of portal movement with Valentin Soca, Zane Bergen and Jackson Shorten, analyze Wake Forest’s addition of French standout Aurielian Radja, and hit on key signings across the country to round out a packed episode full of early-season intrigue. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

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)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a chaotic weekend of racing! The guys analyze Wisconsin’s team victory at the Loyola Lakefront Classic as well as North Carolina’s disappointing 5th place finish and Washington’s surprising 8th place result on the men’s side. The women’s race was headlined by NC State’s short-handed win while Northwestern delivered a stunning runner-up performance! Then, it’s over to the Paul Short Run where Georgetown’s men took the win, Harvard held their own despite missing key names, and Villanova’s lethal top-three women carried them to victory. Tune in for analysis, surprises, and what these results mean for the NCAA landscape moving forward. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(3:31) Wisconsin Men Take Win at Loyola Lakefront Classic(14:23) Disappointing 5th Place Finish for North Carolina (17:54) Washington Men Finish 8th at Loyola Lakefront Classic(21:04) NC State Women Pull Off Win at Loyola Lakefront Classic(25:17) Northwestern Women Produce Huge 2nd Place Finish at Loyola Lakefront Classic(36:09) Georgetown Men Take Down Utah State and Texas A&M at Paul Short(43:19) Harvard Men Finish 4th at Paul Short Without Key Names(45:16) Villanova Women Ride Lethal Top-Three to Victory Over Penn State at Paul Short➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

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)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to Cole Hocker’s 5k gold medal performance at the World Championships before diving into the NCAA’s decision to adopt a 32-team format for the NCAA XC Championships. Then it’s all about cross country as the guys break down the Roy Griak Invitational. There, California Baptist bested Minnesota on the women’s side while the men’s race delivered its own thrill. Finally, the guys look ahead with a full Gans Creek Classic preview, analyzing both the women’s and men’s fields and what they mean for the national picture this fall. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:45) Cole Hocker Wins 5k Gold at World Championships(8:49) NCAA Announces 32-Team National Championship Format(12:39) Roy Griak Results (Men)(16:44) Roy Griak Results (Women)(24:31) Gans Creek Classic Preview (Women)(40:09) Gans Creek Classic Preview (Men)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett open with their first reactions to results from World Championships, including the debate around whether Cole Hocker should have been disqualified from the 1500m! Then, it’s time for the first-ever edition of The Stride Report NCAA XC Fantasy Draft as the guys go head-to-head, first building out their men’s squads before moving on to the women’s teams. Expect bold picks, surprising strategies and plenty of banter as they try to out-draft each other heading into the 2025 cross country season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(3:47) World Championships - First Thoughts(11:11) NCAA XC Fantasy Draft (Men) (29:56) NCAA XC Fantasy Draft (Women)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

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)➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

In this episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett goes solo to break down the site’s top-nine preseason NCAA XC teams on both the men’s and women’s sides. Your loyal admin covers Notre Dame, Alabama, Wisconsin, Washington, Oregon, Stanford, Virginia, Florida, Wake Forest, Northern Arizona, BYU, New Mexico, Oklahoma State, NC Stat and Iowa State. Plus, who deserves our TSR #1 women’s spot? Oregon or BYU? Which teams are primed for a title run and who might be slightly overvalued or undervalued? Tune-in for in-depth analysis and bold takes on the nation’s best squads. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:38) #9 Notre Dame (Men)(6:17) #9 Alabama (Women)(10:28) #8 Wisconsin (Men)(13:16) #8 Washington (Women)(17:31) #7 Oregon (Men)(21:06) #7 Stanford (Women)(24:46) #6 Virginia (Men)(29:13) #6 Florida (Women)(32:16) #5 Wake Forest (Men)(36:57) #5 Northern Arizona (Women)(40:25) #4 BYU (Men)(43:51) #4 New Mexico (Women)(47:31) #3 Oklahoma State (Men)(52:53) #3 NC State (Women)(56:17) #2 New Mexico (Men)(1:01:47) #2/#1 BYU & Oregon (Women)(1:06:55) #1 Iowa State (Men)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

In this episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continuing with NCAA team XC rankings coverage, this time covering our TSR #16 through TSR #10 squads on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys break down programs such as North Carolina, Utah, Butler, Penn State, Northern Arizona, Georgetown, Syracuse, Oklahoma State, Washington State, Michigan State, Alabama, Notre Dame, Stanford and Colorado. Did we disrespect NAU by slotting them at TSR #14? Which teams could surprise? Who is looking like a legitimate podium threat? Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:59) #16 North Carolina (Men)(10:13) #16 Utah (Women)(15:26) #15 Butler (Men)(20:03) #15 Penn State (Women)(24:03) #14 Northern Arizona (Men)(30:33) #14 Georgetown (Women)(34:24) #13 Syracuse (Men)(39:54) #13 Oklahoma State (Women)(43:36) #12 Washington State (Men)(48:27) #12 Michigan State (Women)(53:32) #11 Alabama (Men)(58:17) #11 Notre Dame (Women)(1:02:22) #10 Stanford (Men)(1:06:44) #10 Colorado (Women)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continue their dive into the NCAA D1 XC Top-25 Preseason Team Rankings, breaking down squads ranked at TSR #22 through TSR #17 on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys analyze Princeton, Gonzaga, Arkansas, California Baptist, West Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Eastern Kentucky, Minnesota, Colorado and North Carolina. Are we overlooking CBU’s potential? What should expectations really be for Arkansas? And which teams in this range could make the biggest jump by November? Tune-in for all the hot takes and in-depth analysis. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!(2:15) #22 Princeton (Men)(7:20) #22 Gonzaga (Women)(12:09) #21 Arkansas (Men)(17:42) #21 Arkansas (Women)(21:07) #20 California Baptist (Men)(26:01) #20 West Virginia (Women)(30:09) #19 Washington (Men)(36:23) #19 Wisconsin (Women) (40:05) #18 Eastern Kentucky (Men)(44:40) #18 Minnesota (Women) (48:27) #17 Colorado (Men)(52:35) #17 North Carolina (Women)➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com⁠➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereportPodcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley