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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!The Stride Report
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  • Let’s Debate Altitude Conversions (Again) & FAST 1k Times!
    Jan 20 2026

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    On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett reopen the altitude conversion debate after another wave of fast performances sparks controversy. They break down big converted mile runs from Hayley Burns, Isaiah Givens, and NAU’s Tor Hotung-Davidsen and Ford Washburn, before diving into a blazing stretch of 1000m performances, including Hayley Kitching’s NCAA record. The guys also highlight Washington’s Tyler Billiard, Penn State’s depth with four sub-2:20 runs, Juliette Whittaker’s latest statement win, and Mia Cochran’s strong mile showing. Fast times, strong opinions, and plenty of debate in a packed episode. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

    (2:24) Hayley Burns Runs Converted 4:25 Mile

    (11:03) Isaiah Givens Runs Converted 3:51 Mile

    (14:41) Hayley Kitching Sets NCAA 1000m Record

    (19:22) NAU’s Tor Hotung-Davidsen & Ford Washburn Run 3:53 & 3:54 Converted Miles

    (24:38) Washington’s Tyler Billiard Runs 2:17 (1k)

    (29:38) Penn State Has Four Men Go Under 2:20 (1k)

    (33:37) Juliette Whitaker Finds Another Gear, Takes 1k Win Over Chloe Foerster

    (38:37) Mia Cochran Runs 4:30 Mile

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    44 mins
  • Karrie Baloga to BYU! Plus, Annual NCAA Qualifying Over/Unders!
    Jan 14 2026

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    On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben is back alongside Garrett as they break down a wave of recruiting news, headlined by Karrie Baloga joining BYU, plus key additions at Clemson, New Mexico, and Tennessee. Then it’s time for one of the most anticipated episodes of the year: the annual NCAA qualifying over/unders! The guys go event by event — from the 800m to the mile, 3k, 5k, and DMR — debating where the national qualifying lines will land on both the men’s and women’s sides. Plenty of projections, disagreements, and bold takes as the indoor track season picture starts to come into focus. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

    (3:21) Karrie Baloga Joins BYU

    (9:33) Nancy Cherop Signs With Clemson

    (13:51) Pasanjo Kitonga Joining New Mexico

    (18:00) Faith Chepchumba Joining Tennessee

    (23:34) Men’s 800m National Qualifying Line

    (27:59) Women’s 800m National Qualifying Line

    (30:00) Men’s Mile National Qualifying Lines

    (34:35) Women’s Mile National Qualifying Lines

    (38:23) Men’s 3k National Qualifying Lines

    (41:47) Women’s 3k National Qualifying Lines

    (44:56) Men’s 5k National Qualifying Lines

    (48:00) Women’s 5k National Qualifying Lines

    (50:33) Men’s DMR National Qualifying Lines

    (52:49) Women’s DMR National Qualifying Lines

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    58 mins
  • NCAA Freshman Class Rankings! Who Has The Best Rookies in the Nation?
    Jan 7 2026

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    On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Garrett is joined by Maura Beattie to break down the NCAA freshman class rankings and debate which programs brought in the best rookies in the nation. The two TSR veterans dig into surprising trends among this year’s newcomers, highlight standout teams and true home-run recruiting classes, and discuss which programs might deserve to move up or down the rankings. The conversation also touches on limited freshman classes at Washington and Oregon, a few honorable mention surprises, and wraps with Maura revealing her top freshman classes on both the men’s and women’s sides. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

    (3:46) Surprising Freshmen Trends

    (5:38) Standout Teams

    (13:22) Homerun Classes

    (19:21) Who Should Move Up/Down?

    (25:08) Limited Freshmen Recruiting Classes at Washington and Oregon

    (28:14) Honorable Mention Surprises

    (36:14) Maura’s Top Freshman Classes (Men)

    (38:22) Maura’s Top Freshman Classes (Women)

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