The TalkIN Distance Podcast

Rick Sluder and Jared Turner
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A podcast devoted to everything Indiana high school distance running.

  1. 12/09/2025

    Columbus North 2025 Breakdown

    In this episode, we focus in on the Columbus North Bulldogs special 2025 season. The Boys were Nike XC Town Twilight champs, IHSAA State champs, NXR Midwest champs, and finished 8th at NXN. Coach Sluder talks about the training, mindset, and community support that made their 2025 campaign so successful.

    38 min

  2. 03/07/2025

    Top 5 Spring Storylines

    In this episode, we talk through some of the top storylines facing the sports of XC and Track in Indiana this Spring season. Topics include the new IHSAA transfer rule, The additional IHSAA-mandated summer moratorium, and the Indoor HSR State Finals.

    37 min

  3. 02/28/2025

    Ben Davis Coach Ryan McMaster

    Today on the podcast we welcome in Coach Ryan McMaster. Coach McMaster is the Head Coach of both the Boys and Girls XC programs at Ben Davis High School. We ask him about how it felt to watch his Boys team make it to the IHSAA State Meet for the first time in 25 years, the rich program history at Ben Davis, and the many mentors that have helped him in his coaching journey.

    43 min

  4. 02/21/2025

    Convo with Coach Arredondo

    Today we got to catch up with Coach John Arredondo. Coach A has led the Valparaiso Girl's XC program for 17 seasons. We ask him about what makes the Valpo program special, his memories of a magical 2023 State Meet, and even dive into some music suggestions toward the end of our conversation.

    46 min

  5. 01/31/2025

    A Double Threshold Discussion

    A friend of the podcast, Dr. Matthew Harber, stopped by to discuss the Double Threshold method of training. Dr. Harber is now an assistant coach at Taylor University, which has touted tremendous success using this as a component of their overall training. We discuss the reasons behind this growing trend, how it might look at the high school level, and how it is tremendously adaptable to wide range of ability levels.

    35 min
  6. Navigating the Offseason

    01/22/2025

    Navigating the Offseason

    In this episode we tackle what priorities we have in the offseason. We sift through a variety of topics, including having individual meetings with athletes, taking time for yourself to recharge, maintaining motivation for coaches and athletes, and making adjustments for the always-eventful winter weather.

    35 min

  7. 09/17/2024

    Class Cross Country Vote and Week 4

    In this episode we discuss the most recent Class Cross Country vote. We try to answer why, after decades of debate, it still seems like such a polarizing issue. Also, we look around the state after week 4, and share some exciting sponsorship news.

    40 min

  8. 09/10/2024

    Week 3 Rundown and Early Season Highlights

    In this episode we talk about Week 3, which featured some blazing fast times around the state. We also give some recognition to some of the performances around the state that we have been able to witness early on this season.

    39 min
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A podcast devoted to everything Indiana high school distance running.

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  • Creator
    Rick Sluder and Jared Turner
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rick Sluder and Jared Turner
  • Show Website
    The TalkIN Distance Podcast