The Stride Report

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. 13 HR AGO

    Is Hilda Olemomoi Truly Back? Plus, Michigan Men DOMINATE!

    ➤ 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 big weekend of outdoor track action as Michigan’s men steal the spotlight with dominant middle distance performances at the Raleigh Relays. The guys also dive into Hilda Olemomoi’s impressive 10k victory and debate whether she’s truly back among the NCAA elite, while also highlighting standout efforts from Aniya Mosley and Sophie Novak over 1500 meters and Collins Kiprok Kipngok in the steeplechase. They continue with Debora Cherono’s steeple win and Nancy Cherop leading collegians in a rainy 5k. The episode wraps with key performances from Dayton Carlson, Elkana Kipruto and Birhanu Harriman as the outdoor season kicks off! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:17) Michigan Men Dominate Raleigh Relays 1500m (6:36) Aniya Mosley and Sophie Novak Run 4:08 (1500) Marks (10:37) Collins Kiprok Kipngok Runs 8:24 For Steeplechase Win (16:10) Hilda Olemomoi Continues to Show She is Back With Big 10k Win (21:53) Debora Cherono Takes Steeplechase Win With 9:56 Mark (24:55) Nancy Cherop Finishes as Top Collegiate in Weather-Plagued 5k (26:23) Michigan Flexes Distance Muscle Again With Men’s 800m Domination (29:33) Dayton Carlson Runs Statement 1:45.57 In Arizona (31:33) Elkana Kipruto Clocks 13:35 PR to secure 5k Win (34:16) Birhanu Harriman Rides 59-Second Final Lap to 10k Win 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.

    39 min
  2. Raleigh Relays Preview! Hilda Olemomoi Headlines 10k, Trent McFarland vs Ferenc Kovas Over 1500m

    25 MAR

    Raleigh Relays Preview! Hilda Olemomoi Headlines 10k, Trent McFarland vs Ferenc Kovas Over 1500m

    ➤ 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 one of the premier early-season meets of the outdoor track season, the Raleigh Relays! Headlined by a loaded women’s 10k field featuring Hilda Olemomoi and a highly anticipated 1500m clash between Trent McFarland and Ferenc Kovas. The guys break down every major event on the schedule, including the 10k, 5k, steeplechase, 1500 meters and 800 meters on both the men’s and women’s sides, highlighting top contenders, breakout candidates, and what we can expect for times this weekend. From distance showdowns to potential key regional qualifying marks, this episode sets the stage for a huge weekend in Raleigh. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:32) Raleigh Relays Women’s 10k Preview (9:55) Raleigh Relays Men’s 10k Preview (14:44) Raleigh Relays Women’s 5k Preview (20:09) Raleigh Relays Men’s 5k Preview (25:49) Raleigh Relays Women’s Steeplechase Preview (30:35) Raleigh Relays Men’s Steeplechase Preview (37:04) Raleigh Relays Women’s 1500m Preview (50:06) Raleigh Relays Men’s 1500m Preview (45:10) Raleigh Relays Women’s 800m Preview (48:35) Raleigh Relays Men’s 800m Preview 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
  3. DQ Drama in the Men's 3k, Jane Hedengren Wins Double Gold, Cutting's Upset Victory & Nielsen Defends

    17 MAR

    DQ Drama in the Men's 3k, Jane Hedengren Wins Double Gold, Cutting's Upset Victory & Nielsen Defends

    ➤ 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 sit down for a near-80-minute chat to dive into ALL of the thrilling action from NCAA Indoor Championship weekend! The guys first discuss the controversial DQ of New Mexico's Habtom Samuel over 3000 meters before highlighting Jane Hedengren's pair of NCAA title wins (as well as Doris Lemngole's scratch). Ben and Garrett later offer insights on Carter Cutting's upset title win, Wilma Nielsen's defense of her mile crown and a pair of entertaining DMR races! The guy close the pod with the Arkansas duo of Tyrice Taylor and Rivaldo Marshall going 1-2 over 800 meters as well as the odd lack of tactics in the women's 800 meters. This show has a little bit of everything! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to rate, subscribe and review! (2:12) Men's 3k (12:50) Women's 5k (19:41) Men's Mile (25:29) Women's Mile (32:28) Men's DMR (41:25) Women's DMR (45:49) Men's 5k (55:46) Women's 3k (58:59) Men's 800 Meters (1:04:49) Women's 800 Meters Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1hr 14min
  4. Lemngole vs Hedengren Rematch, Colin Sahlman’s Wild Scratch Decisions & Previewing a Historically Elite Women’s Mile Field

    11 MAR

    Lemngole vs Hedengren Rematch, Colin Sahlman’s Wild Scratch Decisions & Previewing a Historically Elite Women’s Mile Field

    ➤ 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 The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett deliver their full NCAA Indoor Championship preview, breaking down every distance event and identifying the favorites, sleepers, and wildcards who could shape the national title picture! The guys go event-by-event through the 5k, DMR, mile, 800m and 3k on both the men’s and women’s sides, debating who enters as the clear title contenders, which dark horses could crash the podium, and which unpredictable names could blow the races wide open. With championship season finally here, Ben and Garrett set the stage for what could be one of the most competitive national meets in recent memory! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (3:27) Women’s 5k Favorites (9:23) Women’s 5k Sleepers (11:14) Women’s 5k Wildcards (14:31) Men’s 5k Favorites (19:34) Men’s 5k Sleepers (22:06) Men’s 5k Wildcards (23:43) Women’s DMR Favorites (26:19) Women’s DMR Sleepers (27:56) Women’s DMR Wildcards (30:26) Men’s DMR Favorites (33:58) Men’s DMR Sleepers (35:38) Men’s DMR Wildcards (37:37) Women’s Mile Favorites (44:54) Women’s Mile Sleepers & Wildcards (47:08) Men’s Mile Favorites (50:05) Men’s Mile Sleepers (51:53) Men’s Mile Wildcards (53:53) Women’s 800m Favorites (57:29) Women’s 800m Sleepers (59:09) Women’s 800m Wildcards (1:00:11) Men’s 800m Favorites (1:04:41) Men’s 800m Sleepers (1:06:05) Men’s 800m Wildcards (1:08:00) Women’s 3k Favorites (1:10:07) Women’s 3k Sleepers (1:11:38) Women’s 3k Wildcards (1:12:54) Men’s 3k Favorites (1:16:15) Men’s 3k Sleepers (1:18:00) Men’s 3k Wildcards 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 22min
  5. Billah Jepkirui’s Massive Win & Colton Sands’ NCAA Title Potential

    4 MAR

    Billah Jepkirui’s Massive Win & Colton Sands’ NCAA Title Potential

    ➤ 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 recap a championship-packed weekend highlighted by Billah Jepkirui running a converted 4:20 mile to take down Jane Hedengren and claim the BIG 12 title! The guys also break down Colton Sands edging Gary Martin for the ACC 5k crown and debate Sands’ growing NCAA title potential, while also highlighting Sydney Vaught delivering a huge PR to win the SEC 5k. Elsewhere, Penn State swept the men’s BIG 10 800m podium, Salma Elbadra anchored South Carolina to the SEC DMR title, and thrilling 800m battles see Batista narrowly defeat Sanu Jallow-Lockhart while Hayley Kitching continues her dominant season! Ben and Garrett also unpack championship mile victories from Silan Ayyildiz and Trent McFarland, while Juliette Whittaker took the ACC 800m title in what could be a preview of the NCAA Championships! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (3:27) Billah Jepkirui Runs Converted 4:20 Mile to Defeat Hedengren for BIG 12 Title (10:32) Sydney Vaught Wins SEC 5k With Huge PR (14:58) Colton Sands Edges Out Gary Martin for ACC 5k Title (21:59) Penn State Men Sweep 800m Podium at BIG 10 Championships (27:43) South Carolina Women Win SEC DMR Title Behind Elbadra’s Anchor (32:13) Batista Narrowly Edges Sanu Jallow-Lockhart for SEC 800m Title (37:01) Hayley Kitching Continues Dominance With SEC 800m Title Win (41:58) Ayyildiz Out-kicks Nielsen for BIG 10 Mile Title (45:22) Trent McFarland Shows Tactical Mastery in BIG 10 Mile Win (48:52) Juliette Whittaker Takes ACC 800m Title in Potential National Meet Preview (50:46) Best of the Rest 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.

    57 min
  6. Sadie Engelhardt’s Miracle Comeback Anchor Leg & Michigan’s NCAA Title Potential in the DMR

    25 FEB

    Sadie Engelhardt’s Miracle Comeback Anchor Leg & Michigan’s NCAA Title Potential in the DMR

    ➤ 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 an electric weekend of relay racing headlined by Sadie Engelhardt delivering a jaw-dropping comeback anchor leg to steal the DMR win for North Carolina! The guys dive into Washington running 9:17.03 to take down Arkansas before chatting about Oregon’s bounce-back performance after a Friday night DQ. The guys also dive further into the growing debate over who should be favored for the men’s NCAA DMR title. On the women’s side, they analyze Billah Jepkirui anchoring Oklahoma State to a statement DMR victory and discuss which squads have the firepower to claim the national crown. The episode also highlights breakout middle distance performances from Avery Pearson and Maeve O’Neill, evaluates Sophia Gorriaran as a potential NCAA 800-meter champion, and recaps a pair of 1:45 performances from Rivaldo Marshall and Matthew Erickson. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:29) Washington Men Take DMR Win Over Arkansas With 9:17.03 Performance (8:45) Oregon Men Redeem Themselves In Boston After Friday Night DQ (11:44) Who is the Favorite to Win the Men’s DMR National Title? (22:05) Billah Jepkirui Anchors Oklahoma State to DMR Win Over Arkansas (24:30) Sadie Engelhardt Tracks Down Vera Sjoberg to Steal Win From UNC (30:08) Who is the Favorite to Win the Women’s DMR National Title? (36:48) Avery Pearson Breaks Out & Runs Converted 1:59.98 (800) Mark (40:22) Maeve O’Neill Continues Her Improvement, Runs 2:00.33 (800) (43:24) Can Sophia Gorriaran Win the 800m NCAA Title? (45:44) Rivaldo Marshall and Matthew Erickson Run 1:45 (800) 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.

    53 min
  7. Chamberlain SMASHES the NCAA Mile Record & 3k Controversy Between Langon and Sands

    18 FEB

    Chamberlain SMASHES the NCAA Mile Record & 3k Controversy Between Langon and Sands

    ➤ 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 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! (2:35) Riley Chamberlain Shatters NCAA Mile Record (8:21) Claire Stegall Runs 4:25 Mile In Fast Second Heat at Boston U. (10:23) Is Sadie Engelhardt an All-American Favorite? (12:52) Billah Jepkirui Runs NCAA #4 All-Time, All-Conditions Mile (16:37) Kaiya Robertson Runs 4:24 Mile (19:48) Marco Langon Holds Off Colton Sands to Take 3k Win (29:41) Handal Roban Runs 1:44.73 (800) (33:14) Hayley Kitching Claims 800m Title Favorite Status (35:31) Rosemary Longisa Continues to Show Historic Range (37:30) Can Sanu Jallow-Lockhart Contend For a National Title? (40:35) Edna Chelulei Runs Statement 15:05 (5k) (44:05) Betty Kipkore Runs Massive 3k PR to upset Pamela Kosgei (47:55) Boston College Women Run Blistering 10:47 DMR (50:14) Kelvin Cheruiyot & Elsingi Kipruto Runs 13:15 (5k) (53:08) Silan Ayyildiz Runs 8:42 While Jenna Hutchins Runs 8:44 (3k) (55:30) SEVEN NCAA Men Run 3:52 in Mile (59:33) Is Defending NCAA Champion Makayla Paige Still an 800m Title Threat? (1:02:15) Tyler Edson Introduces Himself With 1:46 (800) Mark (1:06:35) Performance Quick Hits 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 11min
  8. Historically FAST 1k Times for the Virginia Tech Men, Stephanie Moss’ Rise & Super Bowl Reactions

    11 FEB

    Historically FAST 1k Times for the Virginia Tech Men, Stephanie Moss’ Rise & Super Bowl Reactions

    ➤ 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 another weekend of indoor action highlighted by Stephanie Moss’ breakout 4:29.99 mile win at Camel City and Nick Plant’s NCAA #5 all-time 1k effort. That latter mark fueled a bigger conversation about where Virginia Tech’s DMR stacks up, nationally. The guys also react to Justine Kipkoech ripping a converted 3:53 mile, Penn State’s growing grip on the men’s 800-meter scene, and whether Joseph Socarres has emerged as the Ivy League favorite. The guys also take time to recognize the legendary career of Coach Ray Treacy following his retirement after 41 years at Providence, before wrapping things up with some lighthearted Super Bowl reactions to close the episode. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:28) Stephanie Moss Runs 4:29.99 For Mile Win at Camel City (6:42) Nick Plant Runs 2:17.80 (1k) For NCAA #5 All-Time Mark (11:12) Where Does Virginia Tech’s Men’s DMR Fit in the National Landscape? (17:28) Justine Kipkoech Runs 3:53 Converted Mile (21:34) Penn State Men Are Hoarding the 800m (29:31) Is Joseph Socarres the Ivy League 800m Favorite? (32:06) Coach Ray Treacy Retiring After 41 Years at Providence (38:28) Super Bowl 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.

    51 min

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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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