The Stride Report

The Stride Report
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Welcome to 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 Stride Report is a "must have" in your podcast rotation. Be sure to rate, review, and most importantly, subscribe!

  1. It All Comes Down to THIS!!! 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championship Preview!

    1 day ago

    It All Comes Down to THIS!!! 2026 NCAA Outdoor Championship Preview!

    ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! 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 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 Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 25min
  2. Sanu Jallow BARELY Misses NCAA Record by 0.01 Seconds!

    3 Jun

    Sanu Jallow BARELY Misses NCAA Record by 0.01 Seconds!

    ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! 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 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 Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    52 min
  3. Doris Lemngole & Billah Jepkirui STUN With Unexpected Scratches!

    26 May

    Doris Lemngole & Billah Jepkirui STUN With Unexpected Scratches!

    ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! 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 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 Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  4. Doris Lemngole FINALLY Returns & Sanu Jallow-Lockhart’s Monster 1:58 (800) Mark!

    20 May

    Doris Lemngole FINALLY Returns & Sanu Jallow-Lockhart’s Monster 1:58 (800) Mark!

    ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! 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 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 Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    55 min
  5. Birnbaum Flexes Elite Range & What Will Langon Pursue at Nationals?

    13 May

    Birnbaum Flexes Elite Range & What Will Langon Pursue at Nationals?

    ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! 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 On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a quieter weekend of NCAA action as Simeon Birnbaum showcases his elite range with a massive 1:44.67 800-meter PR, while multiple contenders continue to crowd the national title conversation. The guys dive into huge 800-meter breakthroughs from Hafez Mahadi, Riley Witt and Jamie Phillips before shifting to Marco Langon’s blazing 3:32.79 (1500) PR, debating what events he should pursue at the NCAA Championships. They also highlight a loaded slate of 1500-meter performances from Cal Poly, Oregon, Damian Garcia and Brian Masai, as the NCAA all-time lists continue to get reshuffled. The episode wraps with metric mile efforts from Silan Ayyildiz and Wilma Nielsen as championship season rapidly approaches. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:40) Simeon Birnbaum Rattles Off 1:44.67 (800) PR While Lutes & Harding Run 1:45 PRs (14:40) Hafez Mahadi & Riley Witt Clock Huge 1:45 (800) PRs (21:27) Jamie Phillips Runs 1:45.61 (800) For Second Sub-1:46 Performance of Season (25:00) Marco Langon Runs 3:32.79 (1500), Now Sits at NCAA #2 All-Time (29:17) Cal Poly Duo of Caudillo & Smith Run 3:35 and 3:36 (1500) (32:15) Damian Garcia Stuns With 3:35 (1500) PR, Now NCAA #2 All-Time (D2) (36:04) Brian Masai Stuns With 3:33.17 PR (1500), Tied For NCAA #4 All-Time (39:17) Oregon Men Show-Out With Huge 1500m Performances (43:55) Ayyildiz Runs 4:06.97 (1500) While Nielsen Runs 4:11 In Season Debut Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  6. Is Gary Martin Truly Back After Running 3:34 (1500)??

    6 May

    Is Gary Martin Truly Back After Running 3:34 (1500)??

    ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! 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 On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a strong weekend of performances headlined by Gary Martin’s 3:34 (1500) victory, sparking the debate on whether he’s truly back among the NCAA elites. The guys also dive into Carter Cutting’s impressive weekend double at altitude, Riley Chamberlain’s monster mile performance with her teammates and big-time 800-meter statements from Camden Law and Dayton Carlson. The guys highlight a wave of 1500-meter results with PRs from Benne Anderson, Bradley Gilblin, Ryan Hagan and Allon Clay, plus solid 5k efforts from Ernest Cheruiyot and Robin Kwemoi Bera. The episode wraps with middle distance updates from Rosemary Longisa and Salma Elbadra before closing out with a quick Sixers vs Celtics series recap. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (3:32) Gary Martin Runs 3:34 (1500) Mark to Defeat Virginia Tech Duo (7:47) Carter Cutting Posts Converted 3:35/1:46 Double on Home Track (12:15) Riley Chamberlain Runs Unconverted 4:25 Mile While BYU Quartet Thrives (17:44) Camden Law & Dayton Carlson Clock 1:45 (800) Marks to Assert Themselves as All-American Threats (24:30) Benne Anderson Runs 3:36 (1500) PR to Earn Win at Duke Twilight (30:19) Bradley Gillian & Ryan Hagan Both Drop Impressive 3:37(1500) Efforts (34:24) Allon Clay Posts 20-Second PR of 3:37 (1500) (38:36) Cheruiyot & Kwemoi Bera Each Run 13:15 (5k) at Payton Jordan Invite (40:10) Rosemary Longisa & Salma Elbadra Run 2:00 (800) at Separate Meets (42:36) Sixers vs Celtics Series Recap Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    59 min
  7. Penn Relays DRAMA as Marco Langon & Simeon Birnbaum Do Battle ️

    29 Apr

    Penn Relays DRAMA as Marco Langon & Simeon Birnbaum Do Battle ️

    ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! 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 On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a dramatic weekend at the Penn Relays headlined by the budding rivalry of Marco Langon vs Simeon Birnbaum. The guys react to Birnbaum’s clutch anchor leg to secure DMR gold for Oregon before Langon fires back with a 4xMile victory. They also highlight Raynier Galvez’s huge 1:44 (800) win over Rivaldo Marshall and Tyrice Taylor, North Carolina’s DMR gold on the women’s side, and NC State’s dominant 4x1500-meter relay performance. The episode continues with Michigan out-kicking Penn State for 4x800-meter relay gold, Penn State women responding with a win of their own, and Allie Zealand’s impressive 5k debut, wrapping up a weekend full of elite performances and relay drama. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (1:50) Penn State Commit Raynier Galvez Runs 1:44 to Beat Rivaldo Marshall & Tyrice Taylor (9:20) Simeon Birnbaum Unleashes Lethal Kick to Give Oregon DMR Title at Penn Relays (19:37) Sjoberg & Scatchard Split 4:26 as North Carolina Wins DMR Gold at Penn Relays (22:03) Langon Gets Back at Birnbaum With 4xMile Gold at Penn Relays (40:29) NC State Women Cruise to Win 4x1500 Gold in Four-Team Field at Penn Relays (45:45) McFarland & Michigan Out-Kick Penn State For 4x800m Gold at Penn Relays (52:02) Penn State Women Ride Huge Efforts From Ritchie & Kitching to 4x800m Gold at Penn Relays (54:22) Allie Zealand Runs 15:26 in First-Ever 5k Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr
  8. Can Simeon Birnbaum Shake the 1500m Record Curse?

    21 Apr

    Can Simeon Birnbaum Shake the 1500m Record Curse?

    ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! 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 On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a historic weekend of performances headlined by Simeon Birnbaum’s NCAA record 3:31.69 over 1500 meters, sparking the question of whether he can finally shake the men’s 1500-meter national meet curse. The guys also dive into Geoffrey Kirwa’s incredible steeplechase run, Rosemary Longisa’s NCAA #2 all-time 1500-meter effort and a wave of elite 800-meter performances led by Colin Sahlman. They also highlight Emmaculate Jemutai’s sub-2:00 (800) breakthrough, Jane Hedengren’s continued dominance with another NCAA 5k record and Habtom Samuel’s closing speed to break his own 5k record. The episode wraps with standout distance results from Sophie Novak, Elsingi Kipruto and Caren Kiplagat as the outdoor track season reaches another level. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (3:03) Simeon Birnbaum Clocks New NCAA Record of 3:31.69 & Other Men’s 1500m Results (17:44) Geoffrey Kirwa Runs Incredible 8:08 PR & Other Men’s Steeplechase Results (27:44)  Rosemary Longisa Runs NCAA #2 All-Time Mark of 4:02 & Other Women’s 1500m Results (34:01) Colin Sahlman Leads Charge of Impressive 800m Times Across The Country With NCAA #7 Mark of 1:44.42 (45:00) Emmaculate Jemutai Posts 1:59 (800) PR For Win & Other Women’s 800m Results (51:53) Jane Hedengren Leads Charge With NCAA Outdoor 5k Record of 14:50.50 (53:13) Habtom Samuel Flashes Incredible Closing Ability to Break Own NCAA Outdoor 5k Record (54:06) Sophie Novak Runs 9:24 to Defeat Taylor Lovell in Steeple Battle (56:18) Elsingi Kipruto Runs NCAA Leading 27:29 (10k) Mark For Win at Bryan Clay (58:37) Caren Kiplagat Runs 31:40 For Win in NCAA 10k Debut Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 1min
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Welcome to 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 Stride Report is a "must have" in your podcast rotation. Be sure to rate, review, and most importantly, subscribe!

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