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The Stride Report

The Stride Report
NCAA
NCAA Championships
Iowa State
BYU
Distance Running
New Mexico
Oklahoma State
NCAA Cross Country Championships
Ethan Strand
Virginia Tech
800 Meters
Wake Forest
Oregon
Florida
Doris Lemngole
Parker Valby
Cross-Country
Jane Hedengren
NCAA Division I Cross Country
Arkansas

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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Recent Guests

Maura Beattie
Former D1 contributor and data analyst for freshman class rankings
The Stride Report
Episode: NCAA Freshman Class Rankings! Who Has The Best Rookies in the Nation?
Amina Maatoug
NCAA track athlete with impressive records, including 203 in the 800 meters and 426 in the mile.
University of Washington
Episode: Amina Maatoug Talks Transition to Washington & Observing Ramadan Before the NCAA Championships! 🐺 🟣
Juliette Whittaker
A distance runner at Stanford, multiple national title winner and Olympian
Stanford University
Episode: Olympians & Superstar Sisters Bella & Juliette Whittaker Chat Before NCAA Indoor Championships! 🔥🔴⚪️
Bella Whittaker
A sprinter at Arkansas, recent transfer from Penn, and Olympian
University of Arkansas
Episode: Olympians & Superstar Sisters Bella & Juliette Whittaker Chat Before NCAA Indoor Championships! 🔥🔴⚪️
Rachel Hickey
New writer at TSR specializing in women's D1 coverage
The Stride Report
Episode: Is Aidan McCarthy an NCAA 800m Title Favorite?
Mike McKean
Men's D1 specialist writer and first-time podcast guest
The Stride Report
Episode: Is Aidan McCarthy an NCAA 800m Title Favorite?

Hosts

Ben Weisel
Host of The Stride Report; co-host with deep knowledge of NCAA distance running and program dynamics.
Garrett Zatlin
Co-host with a data-driven approach to NCAA distance running, known for insightful commentary and witty banter.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 369 ratings
  • Fire

    Incredible knowledge of the sport and in depth analysis of the entire NCAA

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bhulli511
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it!

    Great show / great content. If you love NCAA Track and XC, this is the best content available. I look forward to this Pod dropping every week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mertle83763
    United States5 months ago
  • Another informative Running Pod!

    Keep bringing the great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UltraEater
    United States5 months ago
  • Great content

    The Stride always delivers on solid college cross country and T&F content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XCMeetMan
    United States7 months ago
  • Virginia Men On A Mission

    I can’t wait to have to hear Garrett finally say something positive about Justin Wachtel and the Virginia men

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yung kron
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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The banter and chemistry between hosts are frequently highlighted as a standout.
Fans praise the hosts' deep knowledge of NCAA distance running and race-level insights.
Prominent guests and transfers coverage are seen as a strength by sponsors and listeners alike.
Listeners value data-driven analysis and clear race strategy discussions.

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NCAA Freshman Class Rankings! Who Has The Best Rookies in the Nation?
Q: Were there any teams that you thought stood out to you in terms of their recruiting this past summer?
The BYU men and women consistently perform well, while schools like Tennessee and Duke are showing significant improvements in their recruiting classes.
NCAA Freshman Class Rankings! Who Has The Best Rookies in the Nation?
Q: What were some of the more surprising developments that you saw when looking at this current crop of freshmen?
There's been a greater focus on middle distance runners, particularly for teams like Virginia and NC State, while other teams are concentrating on long-distance talent.
Rocky Hansen Talks NCAA Title Contention, Wake Forest's Youth Movement & Staying Healthy 🎩🟡
Q: What is it about this team that the demeanor is so, you know, beyond their years in terms of maturity?
Rocky attributes the team's maturity to coaching, character-based recruitment, and the necessity of being competitive despite being young.
Rocky Hansen Talks NCAA Title Contention, Wake Forest's Youth Movement & Staying Healthy 🎩🟡
Q: Tell me just a little bit about the thoughts going into the nationals here in this 5K, kind of like what are your expectations and goals?
Rocky is confident heading into the national championships, feeling he has surprised himself with his performance this winter and is ready to race.
Olympians & Superstar Sisters Bella & Juliette Whittaker Chat Before NCAA Indoor Championships! 🔥🔴⚪️
Q: Juliette, can you just walk us through the fact that you qualified for the Olympics, thinking out of the first round, then the second round, then you're in the final?
I felt a lot of emotions during the trials and set new goals each round, but when I reached the Olympics, I was just happy to be there and focused on learning from the experience.

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Two hosts provide in-depth analysis of NCAA distance running, focusing on conference championships, national-title contenders, and strategic race decisions. Episodes often blend race-by-race recaps, transfer news, and debates about tactics, with occasional sponsor segments and previews for upcoming national meets. The show stands out for its detailed, data-driven breakdowns, banter between hosts, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics and evolving dynamics across conferences and programs.

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3. Juliette Whittaker
4. Bella Whittaker
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6. Mike McKean

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