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Beyond the Stride

Beyond the Stride

Written by: The Stride Report
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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!The Stride Report Running & Jogging
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  • The Pressure of Being an NCAA Title Favorite? We Asked Hayley Kitching About What That's Like
    Feb 18 2026

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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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    19 mins
  • Simeon Birnbaum on Rebounding From Injury & Chasing NCAA Titles
    Jan 29 2026

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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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    23 mins
  • Helen Braybrook On Her NCAA D2 Mile RECORD!
    Jan 10 2026

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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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    21 mins
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