The Stride Report

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. 2d ago

    Is NC State Unstoppable? Plus, Who Can Win the Men’s NCAA XC Title?

    ➤ 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 finish unveiling TSR’s 2026 NCAA cross country preseason team rankings by breaking down the top-five teams in the country on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys analyze Alabama, New Mexico, Oregon, Iowa State and Oklahoma State on the men’s side, debating which of these loaded squads has the best chance to capture the NCAA title. On the women’s side, they dive into Northern Arizona, New Mexico, Iowa State, BYU and NC State, including whether anyone has what it takes to stop the top-ranked Wolfpack. With all 50 teams officially revealed, Ben and Garrett assess the championship ceilings of the nation’s elite and set the stage for what should be an unbelievable battle for NCAA supremacy this fall. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:25) TSR #5 Alabama (Men) (8:46) TSR #5 Northern Arizona (Women) (15:39) TSR #4 New Mexico (Men) (20:43) TSR #4 New Mexico (Women) (26:41) TSR #3 Oregon (Men) (34:37) TSR #3 Iowa State (Women) (40:12) TSR #2 Iowa State (Men) (44:52) TSR #2 BYU (Women) (49:51) TSR #1 Oklahoma State (Men) (57:40) TSR #1 NC State (Women) 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.

    Is NC State Unstoppable? Plus, Who Can Win the Men’s NCAA XC Title?

  2. Sep 2

    Can Wake Forest FINALLY Get on the Podium? Plus, How Do We Rank the Oregon Women?

    ➤ 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 continue unveiling TSR’s 2026 NCAA cross country team rankings as the countdown officially moves inside the top-11! The guys break down Wisconsin, Washington State, Arkansas, BYU, Wake Forest and Colorado on the men’s side, debating whether Wake Forest can finally turn its immense talent into an NCAA podium finish. On the women’s side, they analyze Stanford, Colorado, West Virginia, Oregon, Alabama and Notre Dame, with a major focus on how to evaluate an Oregon squad loaded with upside, but also plenty of questions entering the fall. From potential podium challengers to teams with tons of volatility, Ben and Garrett dig into the strengths, concerns and ceilings of some of the best programs in the country as TSR’s preseason rankings approach the top-five. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:11) TSR #11 Wisconsin (Men) (8:27) TSR #11 Stanford (Women) (12:13) TSR #10 Washington State (Men) (18:32) TSR #10 Colorado (Women) (24:32) TSR #9 Arkansas (Men) (29:12) TSR #9 West Virginia (Women) (32:39) TSR #8 BYU (Men) (38:57) TSR #8 Oregon (Women) (42:46) TSR #7 Wake Forest (Men) (49:35) TSR #7 Alabama (Women) (55:34) TSR #6 Colorado (Men) (1:01:04) TSR #6 Notre Dame (Women) 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.

    Can Wake Forest FINALLY Get on the Podium? Plus, How Do We Rank the Oregon Women?

  3. Aug 26

    Why We Are Crazy-High On The Utah Women & Explaining Our Ranking For The Notre Dame Men

    ➤ 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 continue unveiling TSR’s 2026 NCAA cross country team rankings while first reacting to the NCAA being granted a stay that temporarily pauses the July 31st preliminary injunction. The guys then dive back into the rankings, breaking down Florida, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Northern Arizona and Eastern Kentucky on the men’s side while analyzing Wake Forest, Virginia, Florida, Utah, Oklahoma State, and South Carolina for the women. From potential podium dark horses to teams with plenty left to prove, the guys continue working their way toward the nation’s top contenders as the 2026 cross country season approaches. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:43) NCAA Grants “Stay” Pausing July 31st Preliminary Injunction (8:01) TSR #18 Florida (Men) (14:45) TSR #17 Wake Forest (Women) (19:18) TSR #16 Syracuse (Men) (24:10) TSR #16 Virginia (Women) (29:16) TSR #15 Notre Dame (Men) (38:07) TSR #15 Florida (Women) (42:33) TSR #14 Michigan State (Men) (48:44) TSR #14 Utah (Women) (52:49) TSR #13 Northern Arizona (Men) (58:29) TSR #13 Oklahoma State (Women) (1:03:07) TSR #12 Eastern Kentucky (Men) (1:07:00) TSR #12 South Carolina (Women) 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.

    Why We Are Crazy-High On The Utah Women & Explaining Our Ranking For The Notre Dame Men

  4. Aug 18

    What Should We Expect From the Stanford Men? Plus, Did We Undervalue the Penn State Women?

    ➤ 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 continue unveiling TSR’s NCAA XC Top-25 Preseason Team Rankings, debating what to expect from a Stanford men’s squad sitting at TSR #21 and whether the Penn State women were undervalued at TSR #22. The guys break down Missouri, California Baptist, Stanford, Harvard, Georgia and Virginia Tech on the men’s side while analyzing North Carolina, Penn State, Washington, Minnesota, Boston College and Missouri for the women. From teams with legitimate upside to programs facing major questions entering the fall, Ben and Garrett discuss each squad’s strengths, concerns and potential to outperform their preseason position. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (3:31) TSR #23 Missouri (Men) (8:42) TSR #23 North Carolina (Women) (15:34) TSR #22 California Baptist (Men) (21:50) TSR #22 Penn State (Women) (26:45) TSR #21 Stanford (Men) (32:32) TSR #21 Washington (Women) (36:42) TSR #20 Harvard (Men) (40:24) TSR #20 Minnesota (Women) (45:04) TSR #19 Georgia (Men) (49:45) TSR #19 Boston College (Women) (55:48) TSR #17 Virginia Tech (Men) (1:01:44) TSR #18 Missouri (Women) 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.

    What Should We Expect From the Stanford Men? Plus, Did We Undervalue the Penn State Women?

  5. Aug 12

    We Left Out WHO From Our NCAA XC Team Rankings???

    ➤ 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 kick-off TSR’s NCAA D1 XC Top-25 Preseason Team Rankings by revealing which programs “Just Missed” the cut and which programs earned “Honorable Mention” recognition on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys then dive into the first ranked teams of the countdown, breaking down TSR #25 Washington State and TSR #24 Northwestern on the women’s side, along with TSR #25 Tulane and TSR #24 Tennessee for the men. The guys discuss the biggest strengths, potential weaknesses and the postseason ceilings for each team as the countdown to cross country season begins. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (4:02) Just Missed (Women) (14:00) Honorable Mentions (Women) (17:59) Just Missed (Men) (28:15) Honorable Mentions (Men) (35:10) TSR #25 Washington State (Women) (40:59) TSR #25 Tulane (Men) (46:17) TSR #24 Northwestern (Women) (50:36) TSR #24 Tennessee (Men) 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.

    We Left Out WHO From Our NCAA XC Team Rankings???

  6. Aug 4

    More NCAA Rule Changes! Plus, Texas Lands a Kenyan Phenom

    ➤ 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 another wave of NCAA news as a temporary ruling may grant an additional year of eligibility to athletes from the high school Class of 2022. In turn, the guys discuss the potential impact on rosters, recruiting and races over the next year. The guys also break down Dennis Kipkogei’s commitment to Texas, Purity Chepkirui signing with Toledo, and major coaching moves involving Ryan Vanhoy at Arizona State and Trevor Dunbar stepping in as Virginia’s interim head coach following Vin Lananna’s departure. To close out the episode, Ben and Garrett revisit their preseason cross country rankings, highlighting the athletes they fought hardest for, identifying runners most likely to outperform their rankings, discussing the teams that they've become more bullish on throughout the summer, and debating who poses the biggest threat to Jane Hedengren outside of Pamela Kosgei. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:42) Temporary Ruling Grants Additional Year of Eligibility to High School Class of 2022 Athletes (14:13) Dennis Kipkogei headed to Texas (22:22) Toledo Signs Purity Chepkirui (26:24) Ryan Vanhoy Hired as New Director at Arizona State (33:10) Vin Lananna Leaves Virginia, Cavaliers Hire Trevor Dunbar as Interim Head Coach (37:11) Athletes We Fought For in Preseason XC Rankings (42:18) Which Athletes Are Most Likely to Exceed Their XC Ranking? (50:13) Teams We Are Higher on Now Than at the Beginning of The Summer? (55:13) Outside of Pamela Kosgei, Who is the Biggest Threat to Jane Hedengren? 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.

    More NCAA Rule Changes! Plus, Texas Lands a Kenyan Phenom

  7. Jul 29

    No More Conversions?! Plus, LeBron James is a Sixer

    ➤ 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 biggest policy changes in recent NCAA history as Division One officially eliminates altitude and track-size conversions from national qualifying consideration. The guys break down what the new rule means for athletes, coaches and championship qualification, discussing which programs could benefit and which may face new challenges. They also analyze Sean Brosnan taking over USC’s distance program and Brandon Hazouri’s surprising move to stay at Wake Forest after previously accepting a position at Ole Miss. To wrap things up, Ben and Garrett have some fun discussing the blockbuster news of LeBron James becoming a Philadelphia 76er. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (3:19) NCAA D1 Removes Altitude & Track-Size Conversions From National Qualifying Consideration (19:37) USC Hires Sean Brosnan as Next Distance Coach (27:17) Brandon Hazouri Promoted to Wake Forest Women’s Distance Coach After Being Hired at Ole Miss (36:29) LeBron is a Sixer 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.

    No More Conversions?! Plus, LeBron James is a Sixer

  8. Jul 22

    Summer Interns Talk Hardest XC Names to Rank! Featuring Angelina Napoleon & Jonah Billings

    ➤ 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 is joined by TSR summer interns Angelina Napoleon and Jonah Billings for a special episode centered around the upcoming cross country season! Angelina reflects on her breakout collegiate career as well as the upcoming fall campaign before offering some of the toughest Division One men’s XC runners to rank in the preseason. Later, Jonah discusses Western Washington’s outlook for the 2026 Division Two season before helping Garrett tackle some of the most difficult names to place in the Division One women’s XC preseason rankings. It’s a fun mix of athlete insight, preseason debate and behind-the-scenes ranking discussions as cross country season draws closer. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:04) Angelina Napoleon Reflects on Last Season & Talks About Upcoming XC Season (18:51) Hardest D1 Men’s Names to Rank With Angelina Napoleon (46:20) Jonah Billings Talks About 2026 D2 Fall Outlook for Western Washington (57:21) Hardest D1 Women’s Names to Rank With Jonah Billings 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.

    Summer Interns Talk Hardest XC Names to Rank! Featuring Angelina Napoleon & Jonah Billings
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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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