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The Pressure of Being an NCAA Title Favorite? We Asked Hayley Kitching About What That's Like

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Join us for another episode of Beyond the Stride featuring Penn State star, Hayley Kitching!

Fresh off of a MONSTER 1:59.22 (800) performance at the Husky Classic, Kitching talks about her monumental race and the feelings of being under two minutes (over 800 meters) for the first time in her career.

Kitching later dives into all of the nuances of her training and Penn State's success. She also chats about her recent momentum, the Nittany Lions' middle distance powerhouse, rebounding from injuries in 2025, recruiting other stars to Happy Valley and being a national title favorite!

Hear about all of that and much more on our latest episode of Beyond the Stride with one of the NCAA's most elite standouts! Be sure to watch, like, and subscribe! ‍️

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Simeon Birnbaum on Rebounding From Injury & Chasing NCAA Titles

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:03:00 +0000

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Join us for another episode of Beyond the Stride featuring Oregon's Simeon Birnbaum, a 3:52 miler and two-time All-American!

On the newest episode of Beyond the Stride, Oregon standout Simeon Birnbaum joins the pod to reflect on a massive stretch of momentum! From battling through a year of injury to earning All-American honors in cross country and opening the indoor track season with a 7:39 (3k) school record, the Duck distance star chats about it all!

Birnbaum also dives into his championship-first mindset, the value of range across events and why winning will always matter more than fast times. With eyes locked on March, he shares what’s fueling his drive this season and why he believes his best is still ahead.

Simeon answers all of those questions and much more on our latest episode of Beyond the Stride. Be sure to watch, like, and subscribe!

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Helen Braybrook On Her NCAA D2 Mile RECORD!

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:08:00 +0000

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Join us for another episode of Beyond the Stride featuring CSU-Pueblo’s Helen Braybrook, the NCAA D2 indoor mile record holder!

On this episode of Beyond the Stride, Lauren sits down with Braybrook to talk about a little bit of everything — from her record-breaking performance at the Boston U. Season Opener to the confidence, patience, and belief that fueled it. Helen opens up about trusting her coach, navigating races against D1 competition, and what it means to proudly represent Division Two on a national stage.

Does Braybrook see herself racing the mile more this season? How has her 800-meter speed translated so seamlessly to longer distances? What has changed mentally for her as a championship racer, and what does success look like heading into her final collegiate season?

Helen answers all of those questions and much more on our latest episode of Beyond the Stride. Be sure to watch, like, and subscribe! ‍️

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Does Colin Sahlman Have the Best Range in the NCAA? We Asked the NAU Superstar...

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 23:16:00 +0000

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Join us for another episode of Beyond the Stride featuring Northern Arizona's dynamic distance star, Colin Sahlman!

On this episode of Beyond the Stride, Lauren sits down with Sahlman to talk about a little bit of everything! Whether it be the distance program at Northern Arizona, Sahlman's incredible range or the coaching change that he's gone through, this episode covers everything that you're looking for.

Does Sahlman himself think he has the best range in the NCAA? What were his thoughts and reactions to NAU's coaching change from Mike Smith to Jarred Cornfield? What are Sahlman's goals for this year on the track? How did he feel about his exciting summer on the track when he ran 1:44 for 800 meters?

Sahlman answers all of those questions and much, much more on our latest episode of Beyond the Stride! Be sure to watch, like and subscribe!

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UNC Star Makayla Paige Talks Mindset Following NCAA 800m Title & Breakout Year!

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 23:09:00 +0000

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Join us for another episode of Beyond the Stride featuring UNC national champion, Makayla Paige!

On this episode of Beyond the Stride, Lauren sits down with UNC’s Makayla Paige to talk about the mindset shift that came before her NCAA title-winning season!

After battling injury, Paige redefined her relationship with running — moving from needing the sport to wanting it — and that change helped unlock a breakthrough year that included an NCAA indoor title and multiple sub-2:00 (800) performances during the spring!

Paige also reflects on nearly falling during the NCAA Indoor Championships, trusting herself in chaotic race moments, and what it means to compete at the highest level while still enjoying the process.

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BYU Rookie Tayvon Kitchen Reflects on Breakout NCAA XC Year & Freshman Mindset

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Join us for another episode of Beyond the Stride featuring BYU freshman standout, Tayvon Kitchen!

Kitchen reflects on his first NCAA season, leading the NCAA XC Championships as a freshman, lessons learned from successes and mistakes, and how he’s embracing risks and growth to continue improving. He also discusses the team culture at BYU, the role of mentors and teammates in his development, and what it takes to compete at the highest level as a collegiate distance runner.

Hear Kitchen's mindset going into upcoming track season and how he balances the challenges of being a student-athlete with life off the oval. Don’t miss this inside look at one of the most exciting freshman seasons in NCAA cross country!

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

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 02:11:00 +0000

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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.

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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

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Gary Martin Speaks on Virginia's ACC XC Title Win! Plus, Mentality of Facing Top NCAA Stars

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In this episode of Beyond the Stride, host Will Loggia chats with Gary Martin, a veteran star from the University of Virginia and one of America's most promising distance stars!

Martin, the 2024 ACC cross country individual champion, 3:48 miler and DMR national champion, talks about UVA's recent ACC team title win, matching up against some of the most elite distance runners in the nation, the NCAA's current NIL space and the goal of making World teams for the United States of America.

️Topics:
• UVA's team performance at the ACC XC Championships
• How UVA & Gary are approaching the upcoming NCAA XC Championships
• Setting a new bar for excellence as a team for UVA XC
• Mentality when racing top NCAA stars
• Experience with NIL space
• Goals for the future

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

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 22:04:17 +0000

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!

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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

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Riley Hough Has ARRIVED 🔥👀 & He Wants to Put Michigan State on the National Stage 📈🏆

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 20:34:12 +0000

After finishing 80th at last year’s NCAA XC Championships, Michigan State’s Riley Hough has come back stronger than ever. This fall, he has already led the Spartans to a strong start as they chase redemption in their attempt to reach the national meet.

In this episode of Beyond the Stride, Riley opens up about building confidence, learning from setbacks and taking ownership as a team leader. From winning on his home course (the site for this year’s BIG 10 XC Championships) to dropping a huge 8th place finish at the Gans Creek Classic, Hough shares great insights on what has been a breakout season so far).

🎙️ Topics:

• Leading Michigan State’s charge towards a national qualifying spot

• Breakthrough 8th place finish at Gans Creek Classic

• Staying healthy and feeling fitter than ever

• Michigan State’s current team culture

• Lessons learned as an individual at the 2024 NCAA XC Championships

• Big goals for the remainder of the season

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The Powerful Comeback Story of Breakout Star Angelina Perez

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Wed, 8 Oct 2025 17:18:37 +0000

After a redshirt year at Florida and a long battle with an eating disorder, Angelina Perez made a powerful comeback — both on and off the running course. Now competing for Wake Forest, she opens up about rebuilding confidence, rediscovering joy in running, and creating a new version of herself in this inspiring episode of Beyond The Stride.

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Overcoming injury and eating disorder recovery
Transition from Florida to Wake Forest
Mental health and self-identity in running
Building confidence after setbacks
Finding purpose beyond performance
Goals for the rest of the season and chasing All-American status

💬 Watch the full episode to hear Angelina’s powerful story of resilience, self-growth, and rediscovery through running.

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Vera Sjoberg on Transferring to UNC & BREAKOUT Year on the Track! ⭐️

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Wed, 1 Oct 2025 18:45:35 +0000

Vera Sjoberg just had a huge breakout year on the track while wrapping up her time with Boston University! The Swedish distance star ran 4:28 in the mile and 15:27 for 5000 meters, earning All-American honors in both events (silver in the latter). Before qualifying for the World Championships in Tokyo, Sjoberg signed with the University of North Carolina as a graduate transfer!The newest Tar Heel distance ace broke down her decision to join the UNC women, detailed what her breakout year on the track has been like, goals for the future and more!Be sure to like/follow/subscribe/comment on all of podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube! You can find our other episodes there as well.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 22): Amina Maatoug Details Her Transfer Commitment to Washington & What Other Schools She Was Considering

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:58:43 +0000

Amina Maatoug developed a reputation as one of the most lethal and dynamic distance runners in the NCAA during her time at Duke. Now, she'll venture to the opposite side of the country to join a Washington distance program that could be very special this fall.

The Dutch distance ace broke down her decision to join the Huskies, detailed what other schools she was considering and talks about the lead up to entering the transfer portal.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 21): Grace Hartman Discusses NC State's XC Dynasty & Breakout Sophomore Year

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:04:11 +0000

🔴 Grace Hartman was a star when she came out of the high school ranks. And now, before her sophomore year has even concluded, Hartman has become an NCAA star as well.

The recent indoor 5k All-American 👟 chats about training with an elite distance running program, the team's reaction to winning the NCAA XC Championships 🐺 and her outstanding momentum over the longer distance events.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 20): NCAA Mile Bronze Medalist Kimberley May, "I Never Would've Thought I Could Make NCAA Indoors"

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Wed, 3 Apr 2024 04:07:19 +0000

Providence distance star Kimberley May has been fantastic over the last year, breaking through in a major way to run times of 2:04 (800), 4:27 (mile) and 8:54 (3k).

May sat down with Beyond the Stride's Isaac Basten to detail her incredible rise and give us a full breakdown of her bronze medal weekend at the NCAA Indoor Championships.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 19): Villanova's Liam Murphy Surprised Himself With His Crazy Kick to Win Penn Relays

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 01:29:05 +0000

Villanova's Liam Murphy has evolved into not only one of the most talented distance runners in the NCAA, but also one of the most versatile. TSR's Isaac Basten sat down with the Wildcat star to chat about his rocky start to college, emergence as a nationally competitive standout and nearly racing the two-mile instead of the mile at the Millrose Games earlier this year.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 18): Drake's Isaac Basten Talks Controversial Fall at NCAA Championships & Denied Protest

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:50:22 +0000

The Stride Report's in-depth interview series, formerly known as Lane Nine, has since been rebranded to Beyond the Stride. This week, Drake's Isaac Basten, who is typically your host for our show, is actually our guest!

The star Drake miler spoke to Garrett Zatlin for 15 minutes to discuss the controversial fall Basten had in the mile prelims of the NCAA Indoor Championships. Basten walks us through the actually fall, the process of protesting (and being denied) as well as the possible pro implications that his omission from the mile finals could have on him.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 17) Adam Spencer Talks Running 3:31 (1500) & Reacts to 2024 NCAA Mile Heats

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Thu, 7 Mar 2024 06:39:18 +0000

The Stride Report's in-depth interview series, formerly known as Lane Nine, has since been rebranded to Beyond the Stride! This week, Wisconsin star Adam Spencer sat down with his future title contending rival, Isaac Basten to discuss numerous things.

The Aussie speaks on his early days with the Badgers, running 3:31 (1500), making World Championships, rise to an elite level and reacting to the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championship mile heats.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 16): Iowa State's Darius Kipyego Talks Training With His Brother & Final Breakthrough to 1:46 (800)

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:14:54 +0000

Middle distance star Darius Kipyego is Beyond the Stride's latest guest! The Iowa State junior was able to sit down for a half-hour to chat about his metronomic improvement, instant success as a rookie, near national meet misses, a big-time breakthrough this winter and training with his brother.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 15): Duke's Amina Maatoug Discusses the Challenges of Championship Doubles

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 01:42:53 +0000

Duke's Amina Maatoug is one of the most versatile and dynamic distance talents in the entire NCAA. The Blue Devil standout spoke with Beyond the Stride's Isaac Basten regarding her move to the United State (via Netherlands), being immediately impactful on the national NCAA scene and the challenges of doubling at NCAA Championships.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 14): Wes Ferguson Details His Rise as One of the Most Feared 800m Runners in the NCAA

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Fri, 2 Feb 2024 22:01:17 +0000

Beyond the Stride is back, this time with Wes Ferguson of Nebraska-Kearney! The Division Two middle distance megastar has become one of the most lethal half-milers in the NCAA, regardless of division. The Loper standout discusses his battle against Oussama El Bouchayby, running 1:45 for 800 meters at altitude and his roller coaster experience at the 2023 USA Outdoor Championships.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 13): Chloe Scrimgeour's Growing Confidence Led to Her Monumental Rise

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 03:26:19 +0000

Georgetown's Chloe Scrimgeour has been on a hot streak that few women in the NCAA can match. After earning All-American honors in the 5k last spring, taking 8th at the 2023 NCAA XC Championships and recently running 15:24 (5k), Scrimgeour has quickly become one of the more challenging distance runners to race against.

The Hoya star walks our audience through her tough adjustment period to the NCAA -- running 2:20 (800) in her first-ever collegiate track race -- to toeing the line against women like Parker Valby and Katelyn Tuohy.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 12): Oregon Star Maddy Elmore Almost Medically Retired Until Shalane Flanagan Joined the Ducks

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 05:52:01 +0000

Oregon's Maddy Elmore has been one of the biggest and best breakout stars in the NCAA over the last year. After dealing with multiple injuries that nearly caused her to medically retire, Elmore has gone on to have major success, running tremendous personal bests of 4:08 (1500), 4:33 (mile) and 8:50 (3k).

TSR's latest addition to our staff, All-American ace Isaac Basten, hopped on the mic for his first episode to interview the Eugene-based standout. The two chatted about Elmore's rise to national competitiveness, training with top-tier teammates and plenty more!

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 11): Aidan Troutner Discusses First-Ever Sub-4:00 Indoor Mile on Utah Soil, Potentially Attacking the 3k & Training With Conner Mantz

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 21:35:15 +0000

We've got yet another special guest on tap! BYU's Aidan Troutner just became the first-ever runner to go under four minutes in the indoor mile on Utah soil. With a 3:59 mark earning a 3:54 conversion, Troutner (currently) sits atop the NCAA mile leaderboard.

We were lucky enough to chat with Troutner regarding his historic performance, what he could potentially do over 3000 meters, possible plans for the national meet and inside stories on training with top BYU teammates.

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 10): Yusuf Bizimana Talks NCAA 1k Record, Championship Lessons & Aspirations

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:26:07 +0000

Texas middle distance star Yusuf Bizimana made headlines this past weekend after running a new collegiate 1000-meter record of 2:18.10! The Longhorn ace also discusses some of the lessons that he's learned from prior championship races and what the rest of his season may hold...

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 9): Rocky Hansen Details His Rapid Rise as a Top NCAA XC Rookie!

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 06:47:20 +0000

Rocky Hansen, is one of the best true freshman in the NCAA so far this fall, joined The Stride Report for a half-hour conversation! The superstar rookie talks with TSR's Ben Weisel about his unexpected rise as a top-tier low-stick, his journey through the elite high school ranks, adapting to collegiate racing and more.

Seamless transition to the NCAA (0:15)
Battling numerous superstars in high school (2:12)
Running sub-four minute mile in high school (10:05)
Has Hansen surprised himself with his impressive start? (14:48)
Welcome to the NCAA moment (16:13)
Adjusting to racing 8k distance (18:45)
Differences/expectations between high school and college (21:12)
Goals and expectations for later this season (23:11)
Track vs cross country preference and future track goals (26:30)
Most excited about future of Wake Forest (30:08)

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 8): Amelia Mazza-Downie Talks Stunning Transfer to Florida & Expectations as a Top Name

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:52:38 +0000

Amelia Mazza-Downie joined our Beyond the Stride interview series for an excellent half-hour chat! The Lobo-turned-Gator star chats with Ben Weisel about her emergence as a national-caliber runner before discussing the departure of Joe Franklin from New Mexico and her decision to join the Florida women. Be sure to hear all of the insight from one of the NCAA's biggest and best transfer talents of 2023!

Coming to the NCAA from Australia (0:31)
Dealing with Covid during first year in NCAA (2:34)
Welcome to the NCAA moment (4:04)
Realization of true talent (5:39)
Trend of great consistency (6:54)
Preference between 10k vs 5k (8:13)
Emerging as title contender at NCAA Outdoor Championships (9:17)
Reaction to Coach Joe Franklin heading to Louisville (11:21)
Did New Mexico ponder staying together despite coaching loss? (13:02)
Going to Florida with Elise Thorner (14:37)
Priorities when looking for a new school (16:17)
Many other teammates going to Northern Arizona (18:20)
Training in humidity vs at altitude (19:50)
Pressure of being cross country national title contenders (20:55)
Influence of Parker Valby & Flomena Asekol at Florida (22:30)
Adjusting to life in Gainesville (23:44)
Establishing team chemistry with new faces (24:56)
Individual and team goals for cross country (28:58)
Goals for indoor and outdoor track (27:21)

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 7): Ryan Wilson Details His Rise to D3 Superstardom & Transferring to Duke

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:50:52 +0000

Ryan Wilson is our next guest in our Beyond the Stride interview series! The now-former MIT runner is arguably the greatest Division Three middle distance runner of all-time. He details his delayed start to collegiate competition, what his rise to stardom has been like and his motivation of choosing Duke as a graduate transfer.

Choosing MIT out of high school (0:32)
Initial draw to running (4:25)
Health challenges during freshman year (6:15)
Staying motivated during pandemic (10:02)
Welcome to the NCAA moment (11:17)
Attributing success at MIT to coaching (12:39)
Workouts leading up to NCAA D3 records (14:11)
Running the D3 mile record at Boston U. (16:47)
Winning his first national title (19:31)
Running the 800 meters vs the mile (24:16)
Decision to go to Duke as a graduate transfer (25:33)
Main takeaways from being at Duke (28:00)
Goals while at Duke (29:45)

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 6): Olivia Markezich On Thrilling NCAA Title Win & Running 9:17 Steeplechase

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:50:43 +0000

Olivia Markezich is the next guest in our Beyond the Stride interview series! The Notre Dame star joined Ben Weisel to chat about her incredible three-season success, including her dominant steeplechase performances over the last few months and the Fighting Irish's promising cross country roster for this fall.

Has her recent success sunk in yet? (0:15)
Race plan & lead up to NCAA Championships (1:32)
Steeplechase training and technique (5:25)
Thoughts on outside water jump in steeplechase (6:28)
Expectations & tactics for USA Championships (8:16)
Thoughts on potentially going pro (10:17)
Choosing to attend Notre Dame (11:30)
Reuniting with sister Andrea as teammates at Notre Dame (14:01)
Welcome to the NCAA moment (15:04)
Reviewing 2022 cross country season (16:40)
Preferred season of competition (23:05)
Top-three finishes at NCAA Indoor Championships & racing at altitude (26:10)
Thoughts on upcoming 2023 cross country season (30:00)

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 5): Ky Robinson on Winning Double NCAA Titles and Reaction to Landing Lex & Leo Young

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:50:32 +0000

Ky Robinson, who may have an argument of being the best men's distance runner in the NCAA right now, was able to join Beyond the Stride for a new interview episode!

The Cardinal superstar breaks down his journey from Australia to the NCAA, Stanford's up and down 2022 XC season, his brilliant 10k/5k double at the outdoor national meet and his reaction to his now-former teammate, Charles Hicks, turning pro.

Ky Robinson's introduction to running (0:25)
Coming to the NCAA from Australia (3:03)
Balancing academics and athletics at Stanford (4:50)
"Welcome to the NCAA" moment (6:58)
Tactics & Perspective of 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships (11:37)
Event favoritism & distaste for the steeplechase (19:26)
Reflecting on 2022 cross country season (24:00)
Thoughts on teammate Charles Hicks turning pro (27:43)
Reaction to Leo Young & Lex Young Committing to Stanford (29:55)
Work load from the 2023 indoor track season (32:19)
Racing pros & pro contract aspirations (35:45)

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 4): Maia Ramsden On Winning the 2023 NCAA 1500 Meter Title

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:50:22 +0000

Beyond the Stride has returned, this time with our first Division One national champion! This week, Ben Weisel is joined by Harvard star Maia Ramsden, the NCAA's most recent 1500 meter national title winner.

Maia joined Ben to chat about her unique background prior to coming to Harvard and details her own "Welcome to the NCAA" moment. And of course, the Ivy League ace dives into her thoughts and mindset before and after the NCAA Outdoor Championships, specifically for her 1500 meter final race.

Ramsden's unique path to Harvard (1:25)

Why Ramsden chose Harvard (3:47)

Welcome to the NCAA moment (5:05)

Ramsden's realization of her full potential (6:54)

Which season did Ramsden have the most confidence in? (8:35)

Ability to double on the national stage? (10:48)

Ramsden's preferred racing style (13:34)

Expectations about 1500 meter finals at national meet (15:33)

Event focus over the next few seasons (19:45)

Goals for 2023 cross country season (22:43)

Potential plans for graduate school (24:31)

Upcoming team trip to England (26:02)

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 3): Isaac Basten On Narrow NCAA Title Miss, Masterclass Tactics & Responding to Critics

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:50:11 +0000

The Stride Report's newest interview show, Beyond the Stride, is back with yet another top collegiate distance talent! Drake standout and national title contender, Isaac Basten, joins your TSR admin, Garrett Zatlin, for a 30-minute chat!

Basten was nice enough to chat about his rise throughout the NCAA over the last few years, his development of tactics, his fascinating experiences on the national stage and A LOT more.

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Basten's introduction to Drake program (0:57)
What allows Drake to produce top contenders? (2:04)
Isaac Basten's "Welcome to the NCAA" moment (3:31)
Breakout streak of races in the spring of 2021 (5:36)
2022 sub-four mile efforts & Arkansas Qualifier criticism (7:55)
Placing 5th in tactical mile race at 2022 NCAA Indoor Championships (11:42)
Running sub-3:40 three times prior to 2022 NCAA Outdoor Championships (14:15)
Revisiting tactical decision at 2022 NCAA Outdoor Championships (16:04)
Success during 2022 cross country season (17:32)
Thoughts on fitness going into 2023 NCAA Indoor Championships (19:42)
Did Basten think he won the 2023 mile national title when he crossed the line? (20:58)
Is Basten the best tactical runner in the NCAA? (25:07)
Shaky 1500 meter at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships (26:54)
Running 3:36.99 for 1500 meters earlier this season (28:03)
What's next for Isaac Basten? (29:45)

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 2): Alex Phillip On Chasing D3 Records & Future Graduate Transfer to North Carolina

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:49:57 +0000

We're back! The Stride Report's new interview show called, "Beyond the Stride" has returned with another high-profile guest. This week, Brett Haffner chats with one of the greatest D3 distance runners of all-time, Alex Phillip! The guys chat about John Carroll's rise during cross country, Phillip's pursuit of D3 records, the insane competition level within D3 and his future move to North Carolina as a graduate transfer.

Phillip's high school recruiting journey (0:32)
The rise of John Carroll XC (1:53)
Thoughts on final moments of 2021 D3 NCAA XC Championships (6:44)
Initial expectations for 2022 D3 NCAA XC Championships (10:32)
The evolution and growing talent within Division Three (13:45)
Chasing D3 distance records (17:31)
Championship racing tactics & analyzing contenders for NCAA gold (19:01)
Phillip's decision to join the North Carolina men as a graduate transfer in the fall (23:24)

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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 1): Lindsay Cunningham On Her D2 NCAA Indoor 5k Record & Potential Grad Transfer?

contact@thestridereport.com (The Stride Report) — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 04:49:49 +0000

Let's give this a go! Today, we're introducing a brand new show to The Stride Report called, "Beyond the Stride". Be sure to join Brett Haffner every couple of weeks as he chats with some of the NCAA's biggest and best distance talents. Today, we have Lindsay Cunningham the recent D2 indoor 5k national champion who also now holds the D2 indoor 5k record!

Early days in the NCAA (0:33)
Racing style (2:25)
2021 D2 NCAA XC Championships (3:41)
2022 D2 NCAA XC Championships: Goals & Battle w/ Cotter (6:15)
Is there any rivalry with the Adams State women? (7:33)
Competing against sister (8:24)
2023 D2 NCAA Indoor Championships (9:11)
Upcoming outdoor track season & schedule (11:27)
Could Cunningham be a graduate transfer & move up to D1? (13:26)
Impressive State of D2 (14:59)
Training with All-American teammate Kaylee Beyer (16:33)

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