The Stride Report

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!

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett unpack one of the fastest collegiate weekends we’ve ever seen, headlined by Riley Chamberlain absolutely smashing the NCAA mile record and igniting a stacked slate of elite distance performances at Boston University! The guys dive into blazing mile efforts from Claire Stegall, Billah Jepkirui and Kaiya Robertson, debate Sadie Engelhardt’s All-American upside, and break down Marco Langon holding off a hard-charging Colton Sands in the 3k. They then shift to the 800m fireworks led by Handal Roban and Hayley Kitching, alongside Rosemary Longisa’s historic range and a deep look at emerging national title contenders. Add in major 5k and 3k statement runs, Boston College’s DMR effort, a wave of 3:52 men’s miles, and rapid-fire quick hits and you’ve got a jam-packed recap of a weekend that reshaped the NCAA leaderboard. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into an absolutely electric weekend of indoor track performances, led by Doris Lemngole shattering the NCAA 3k record and forcing a serious conversation about her place in the all-time greats discussion. They react to Colin Sahlman’s historic 1:44.70, breaking the NCAA indoor 800m record, alongside jaw-dropping middle distance success from Gladys Chepngetich, Handal Roban, and a growing wave of men dipping under 1:46. The guys also break down Wilma Nielsen’s near-miss at the NCAA mile record, big-time mile wins from Rosemary Longisa and Allie Zealand, plus standout efforts from Habtom Samuel, Sophia Gorriaran and Billah Jepkirui. The guys close with a John Thomas Terrier Classic recap, highlighted by Oklahoma State’s women ripping a statement DMR win at Arkansas. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett reopen the altitude conversion debate after another wave of fast performances sparks controversy. They break down big converted mile runs from Hayley Burns, Isaiah Givens, and NAU’s Tor Hotung-Davidsen and Ford Washburn, before diving into a blazing stretch of 1000m performances, including Hayley Kitching’s NCAA record. The guys also highlight Washington’s Tyler Billiard, Penn State’s depth with four sub-2:20 runs, Juliette Whittaker’s latest statement win, and Mia Cochran’s strong mile showing. Fast times, strong opinions, and plenty of debate in a packed episode. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett is joined by Maura Beattie to break down the NCAA freshman class rankings and debate which programs brought in the best rookies in the nation. The two TSR veterans dig into surprising trends among this year’s newcomers, highlight standout teams and true home-run recruiting classes, and discuss which programs might deserve to move up or down the rankings. The conversation also touches on limited freshman classes at Washington and Oregon, a few honorable mention surprises, and wraps with Maura revealing her top freshman classes on both the men’s and women’s sides. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!