Beyond the Stride

The Stride Report's latest interview series, Beyond the Stride, captures the nuances, details and thoughts of top athletes that aren't always seen in the intricacies of NCAA racing. Check out TSR's entire library of athlete interviews, many of whom are the top collegiate (and sometimes high school) distance athletes in the nation, on all of your favorite podcast platforms!

  1. UNC Ace Colton Sands on Breakout Year & Learning From Ethan Strand, Parker Wolfe

    18/11/2025

    UNC Ace Colton Sands on Breakout Year & Learning From Ethan Strand, Parker Wolfe

    ➤ SUBSCRIBE! youtube.com/@thestridereport ➤ Presented by The Stride Report https://www.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 episode of Beyond the Stride, Colton Sands joins us as him and his UNC teammates prepare for the NCAA XC Championships! Sands talks about leading a younger roster, building team consistency and the lessons learned from past teammates, including training alongside star runners Ethan Strand and Parker Wolfe. The Tar Heel veteran also shares how the mentorship of Coach Chris Miltenberg has shaped both his running and personal growth. Looking ahead, Sands discusses his goals for the NCAA XC Championships, including chasing All-American honors and what success looks like for the team. He also previews the upcoming track season and his long-term aspirations, offering insight into the mindset, preparation and dedication required to compete at the highest level in NCAA distance running.   Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Qualifying for NCAA XC 1:50 Filling in Wolfe/Strand gaps 3:08 Breakout year 4:20 2025 XC season 5:20 Racing w/ Tomer Tarragano 6:30 Learning from Wolfe & Strand 7:55 Stepping into leadership role 10:09 Coach Chris Miltenberg 11:53 Training & living in Chapel Hill 12:53 Who's stepped up on the team 13:58 Lessons learned at UNC 15:11 Goals for NCAA XC Championships 16:43 Goals for indoor track season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    18 min
  2. Beyond the Stride (Ep. 26): Sadie Engelhardt's Adjustment to the NCAA, New Expectations & Training With NC State Stars 🐺⭐️

    26/10/2025

    Beyond the Stride (Ep. 26): Sadie Engelhardt's Adjustment to the NCAA, New Expectations & Training With NC State Stars 🐺⭐️

    In this episode of Beyond the Stride, host Lauren Cawley chats with Sadie Engelhardt, a standout freshman at NC State and one of the most promising young runners in the NCAA. A former Gatorade National Player of the Year, five-time California state champion, and USA Olympic Trials qualifier, Sadie talks about her transition to college life, finding her place in NC State’s strong team culture, and what it’s like training under Coach Laurie Henes alongside some of the top distance runners in the country. Sadie also reflects on lessons from her high school career, navigating injuries, handling pressure, and how she’s keeping her passion for the sport at the center of it all! 🎙️ Topics: Sadie's transition to college life Finding her place in NC State’s strong team culture Training under Coach Laurie Henes alongside the nation’s top distance runners Lessons from Sadie's high school career Navigating injuries and handling pressure Keeping her passion for the sport at the center of it all ➤ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min

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The Stride Report's latest interview series, Beyond the Stride, captures the nuances, details and thoughts of top athletes that aren't always seen in the intricacies of NCAA racing. Check out TSR's entire library of athlete interviews, many of whom are the top collegiate (and sometimes high school) distance athletes in the nation, on all of your favorite podcast platforms!

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