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Blue Oval Podcast

Welcome to the Blue Oval Podcast, presented by The Stride Report. Join Ben Weisel and Garrett Zatlin every Wednesday as they take a deep dive into all of the key distance running action and headlines throughout the NCAA. With in-depth analysis, inside knowledge of major news stories and light-hearted banter, the Blue Oval Podcast is a "must have" in your podcast rotation. Be sure to rate, review, and most importantly, subscribe!

  1. Can Fouad Messaoudi Realistically Threaten for NCAA Gold? Plus, Fantasy Draft!

    5D AGO

    Can Fouad Messaoudi Realistically Threaten for NCAA Gold? Plus, Fantasy Draft!

    On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into whether Fouad Messaoudi can realistically challenge for NCAA gold after his 3:34 PR over 1500 meters. The guys also break down Aidan McCarthy’s dominant 1:45 showing over 800 meters and highlight other standout men’s 1500-meter performances. Then, it’s time for the highly anticipated fantasy draft! Ben and Garrett go head-to-head, building their dream NCAA squads with some surprising picks and bold strategies. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! (3:43) Fouad Messaoudi Posts Impressive 3:34 (1500) Mark(11:19) Aidan McCarthy Earns Comfortable Win With Strong 1:45 (800)(14:46) Other Notable Men’s 1500m Performances(20:15) Women’s Fantasy Draft(36:49) Men’s Fantasy Draft ➤ 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/@thestridereport Podcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

    50 min
  2. Ethan Strand & Michaela Rose Had MASSIVE Performances…Again

    MAY 6

    Ethan Strand & Michaela Rose Had MASSIVE Performances…Again

    On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into another weekend of massive performances on the track! Ethan Strand’s blazing 1500m time of 3:33.22 put him at NCAA #2 all-time while Michaela Rose improved her own NCAA #2 all-time spot with a dominant 1:58.12 (800) effort. The guys break down Titouan Le Grix’s NCAA D2 record of 3:34.30 in the 1500m and Smilla Kolbe’s NCAA #3 all-time mark of 1:59.02 (800). In the 5k, Grace Hartman made history with a 14:58.11, breaking the 15-minute barrier for the first time and securing the NCAA #4 all-time mark! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:10) Ethan Strand Takes Down Teffra & Wolfe With NCAA #2 All-Time Mark of 3:33.22 (1500)(8:11) Titouan Le Grix Claims NCAA D2 Record With 3:34.30 (1500) Mark(15:43) Michaela Rose Improves Upon Her Own NCAA #2 All-Time Mark via 1:58.12 (800) Mark(18:27) Smilla Kolbe Firms Her Place Amongst Contenders With NCAA #3 All-Time Mark of 1:59.02 (800)(25:54) Hunter, Chamberlain & Buswell Post Sub-2:02 (800) Conversions at BYU(28:55) Grace Hartman Breaks 15:00 (5k) For First Time With NCAA #4 All-Time Mark of 14:58.11(32:31) Virginia Tech Trio Run Sub-3:40 Over 1500m(36:59) Harrison Witt Runs 3:37 (1500), Carter Cutting Breaks 4:00 at Altitude in Utah (Mile) ➤ 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/@thestridereport Podcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

    42 min
  3. Nathan Green's Kick Has Never Looked Better

    APR 29

    Nathan Green's Kick Has Never Looked Better

    On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into all the action from the Penn Relays where Nathan Green's kick has never looked better! The guys break down a flurry of elite performances, including Lexy Halladay-Lowry’s 9:18 steeplechase mark and Sadie Sigfstead’s dominant 32:39 (10k) effort. In the 1500m, Grace Hartman earned a comfortable win in 4:07, while the battle for season MVP heats up between Pamela Kosgei and Doris Lemngole. The relay fireworks continued at Penn Relays as the Washington men claimed the 4xMile crown, the Providence separated women themselves in the 4x1500m relay, Margot Appleton’s 4:21 split leads Virginia to a dramatic DMR comeback and much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (4:17) Lexy Halladay-Lowry Runs NCAA #5 All-Time Steeple With 9:18 Performance(7:55) Sadie Sigfstead Makes a Statement at Penn Relays With a Dominant 32:39 (10k)(10:00) Grace Hartman Earns Comfortable Win With 4:07 at Penn Relays (1500)(12:50) Who is the Season MVP? Pamela Kosgei or Doris Lemngole?(17:07) Washington Takes Title as Elite Anchors Thrill Crowd in Men’s 4xMile at Penn Relays(25:57) Flockhart’s Split Separates Providence from Pack in 4x1500m at Penn Relays(29:20) Nathan Green Powers Washington to DMR Win at Penn Relays(34:12) Margot Appleton Splits 4:21.46, Carries Virginia to Comeback Win in DMR at Penn Relays(41:36) Abel Teffra Leads Georgetown Past Oregon for 4x800m Win at Penn Relays(46:47) Makayla Paige Anchors North Carolina to 4x800m Penn Relays Title ➤ 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/@thestridereport Podcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

    55 min
  4. Is Jane Hedengren the Future of NCAA Distance Running?

    APR 22

    Is Jane Hedengren the Future of NCAA Distance Running?

    On this week’s Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down another electric weekend of NCAA distance action! Jane Hedengren continues to make her case as the future of the sport, while the men’s 800m saw Abdullahi Hassan, Rivaldo Marshall, and Tyrice Taylor all drop 1:45 marks. On the women’s side, Victoria Bossong and Gladys Chepngetich both clocked 1:59 results while Michaela Rose took home a narrow win in a stacked race. The guys also analyze big 1500m wins from Nathan Green, Marco Langon, and Chloe Foerster, as well as Salma Elbadra’s 4:05.85 which moves her to NCAA #5 all-time! Plus, Doris Lemngole breaks the steeple record with a 9:10.13 and much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (3:11) Abdullahi Hassan, Rivaldo Marshall & Tyrice Taylor Run 1:45 (800)(7:38) Victoria Bossong & Gladys Chepngetich Drop Pair of 1:59 Marks, While Michaela Rose Wins Tightly Contested 800m Race(14:34) Nathan Green Runs 3:35 (1500) for Win at Bryan Clay Invite & Marco Langon Takes Win at Wake Forest Invite(22:38) Chloe Forrester Runs 4:05 (1500) for Bryan Clay Invite Title(27:58) Salma Elbadra Runs 4:05.85 for NCAA #5 All-Time 1500m Mark(34:12) Kazimierska & Barnett Impress with Weekend Double Performances(36:19) Doris Lemngole Breaks Own NCAA Steeple Record With 9:10.13 Performance(41:39) Geoffrey Kirwa Runs NCAA #2 All-Time Steeple Mark of 8:13(47:26) Pamela Kosgei Narrowly Takes Down Lexy Halladay-Lowry in 5k Battle(49:31) Jane Hedengren Puts The Entire NCAA on High Alert for Next Season With 14:57 (5k)(53:47) Dylan Schubert Holds Off Cheruiyot to Win by 0.02 in Nail-Biting Thriller ➤ 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/@thestridereport Podcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

    1 hr
  5. Thomas Boyden to BYU & Chloe Thomas Enters the Transfer Portal

    APR 15

    Thomas Boyden to BYU & Chloe Thomas Enters the Transfer Portal

    On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Garrett and guest host Finn Birnie dive into major transfer news around the NCAA distance scene. Thomas Boyden is officially heading to BYU, while Chloe Thomas enters the transfer portal as a grad student. On the track, Lauren Tolbert stuns with a 2:01 (800) win on her home track, Camden Law throws down a 1:46.89 (800) mark in Texas, and Peter Visser clocks a converted 3:38 (1500) performance! The guys also highlight Doris Lemngole’s 4:09 (1500) PR, Michale Mireles’ move to Oregon, and ask whether or not Diana Cherotich could catch up to Pamela Kosgei’s meteoric rise. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:07) Lauren Tolbert Run 2:01 (800) on Home Track for Upset Win(7:18) Camden Law Runs 1:46.89 (800) for Overall Win Over Deep Field in Texas(12:29) Peter Visser Runs Converted 3:38 (1500)(15:15) Doris Lemngole Runs 4:09 (1500) PR(19:57) Chloe Thomas Enters Transfer Portal as Graduate Student(24:47) Thomas Boyden Transfers to BYU(27:41) Michale Mireles Leaves UCLA to Join Oregon(32:49) Could Diana Cherotich Catch Pamela Kosgei’s Development?(35:44) Transfer Portal Match Maker(42:37) Confidence Index: Guess the Score ➤ 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/@thestridereport Podcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

    47 min
  6. Pamela Kosgei Does it Again, Oregon’s New Superstar & Elite Men’s 10k Depth

    APR 8

    Pamela Kosgei Does it Again, Oregon’s New Superstar & Elite Men’s 10k Depth

    On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap another electric slate of performances as Pamela Kosgei continues her dominance, running the NCAA #2 all-time steeplechase mark with a stunning time of 9:15.93! Meanwhile, Chloe Foerster threw down a 4:07 (1500) effort and followed it up with a 2:00 (800) PR. Over at Stanford, Evans Kurui led a historic 10k with 12 total men breaking 28 minutes. The guys also highlight Diana Cherotich’s 31:45 (10k) effort, Jenna Hutchins’ 15:16 (5k) PR, and Tinoda Matsatsa’s 1:45.05 (800) win at the Florida Relays! Tune-in for all the latest from a wild weekend on the track and be sure to subscribe and review! (2:09) Pamela Kosgei Runs NCAA #2 All-Time Steeple Mark of 9:15.93(5:58) Chloe Foerster Demolishes Field With 4:07 (1500) Performance, Follows Up With 2:00 (800) Mark(10:13) Evans Kurui Runs 27:37 (10k) as 11 Other Men Run Under 28:00 at Stanford(21:27) Diana Cherotich’s 31:45 (10k) Lands Her at NCAA #9 All-Time(27:45) Jenna Hutchins Drops 15:16 (5k) Performance to Claim Win at Stanford(31:14) Kosgei Edges Kipngok in Tight Steeple Race as Both Men Run 8:22(37:43) Tinoda Matsatsa Runs 1:45.05 to Claim 800m Win at Florida Relays(45:40) Best of the Rest Results Round-up ➤ 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/@thestridereport Podcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

    50 min
  7. Liam Murphy & Ishmael Kipkurui EACH Break NCAA Records! 😳🤯🔥

    APR 1

    Liam Murphy & Ishmael Kipkurui EACH Break NCAA Records! 😳🤯🔥

    On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a historic weekend on the track as Liam Murphy, Marco Langon and Gary Martin each break the NCAA 1500m record in a thrilling race! Plus, both Ishmael Kipkurui and Habtom Samuel take down the NCAA 10k record on the opposite coast! On the women’s side, Margot Appleton, Grace Hartman, and Pamela Kosgei deliver jaw-dropping performances over 1500 meters and the 10k. The guys also highlight Drew Rogers’ breakout race, Kristian Imroth’s steeplechase statement and Angelina Napoleon’s massive PR. Don’t miss this recap of an incredibly fast weekend and be sure to subscribe and review! (2:47) Murphy, Langon & Martin Break NCAA 1500m Record(13:39) How Fast Could the Men’s 1500m Get?(19:00) Ishmael Kipkurui Breaks NCAA 10k Record(29:43) Margot Appleton Runs 4:05 (1500) Mark For NCAA #4 All-Time(32:45) Grace Hartman Runs NCAA #4 All-Time 31:20 (10k)(39:39) Pamela Kosgei Runs 31:02 For NCAA #2 All-Time 10k Mark(43:18) Drew Rogers Runs 28:14 to Stake Claim as All-American Contender(45:46) Kristian Imroth Secures Statement Steeple Win via 8:33 Performance(51:24) Angelina Napoleon Runs 9:34 Steeple PR For Huge Win ➤ 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/@thestridereport Podcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

    58 min
  8. Indoor End of Season Awards & Tabitha Ngao’s Provisional Suspension

    MAR 25

    Indoor End of Season Awards & Tabitha Ngao’s Provisional Suspension

    On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down TSR’s 2025 D1 Indoor End of Season Award nominees and give out some of their own votes! From “Best Freshman” to “Most Improved” to our prestigious “Most Valuable Runner (MVR)” awards, the guys debate the top contenders and highlight the biggest performances of the season. But before all of that, Ben and Garrett discuss Tabitha Ngao’s provisional suspension and it’s potential impact. Tune-in for all the analysis and standout moments from the 2025 NCAA indoor track season and be sure to subscribe and review! (2:33)Tabitha Ngao Provisionally Suspended By ADAK (13:57) Best Freshman Nominees (Men) (18:30) Best Freshman Nominees (Women) (25:10) Most Improved Nominees (Men) (32:41) Most Improved Nominees (Women) (38:21) Best Performance Nominees (Men) (44:10) Best Performance Nominees (Women) (49:02) Best Distance Coach Nominees (Men) (52:54) Best Distance Coach Nominees (Women) (59:54) MVR Nominees (Men) (1:02:36) MVR Nominees (Women) ➤ SUBSCRIBE! 👇 https://www.youtube.com/@thestridereport ➤ 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/@thestridereport Podcast Production via Wyatt Barnsley

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Welcome to the Blue Oval Podcast, presented by The Stride Report. Join Ben Weisel and Garrett Zatlin every Wednesday as they take a deep dive into all of the key distance running action and headlines throughout the NCAA. With in-depth analysis, inside knowledge of major news stories and light-hearted banter, the Blue Oval Podcast is a "must have" in your podcast rotation. Be sure to rate, review, and most importantly, subscribe!

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