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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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  • Birnbaum Flexes Elite Range & What Will Langon Pursue at Nationals?
    May 13 2026

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    On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a quieter weekend of NCAA action as Simeon Birnbaum showcases his elite range with a massive 1:44.67 800-meter PR, while multiple contenders continue to crowd the national title conversation. The guys dive into huge 800-meter breakthroughs from Hafez Mahadi, Riley Witt and Jamie Phillips before shifting to Marco Langon’s blazing 3:32.79 (1500) PR, debating what events he should pursue at the NCAA Championships. They also highlight a loaded slate of 1500-meter performances from Cal Poly, Oregon, Damian Garcia and Brian Masai, as the NCAA all-time lists continue to get reshuffled. The episode wraps with metric mile efforts from Silan Ayyildiz and Wilma Nielsen as championship season rapidly approaches. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

    (2:40) Simeon Birnbaum Rattles Off 1:44.67 (800) PR While Lutes & Harding Run 1:45 PRs

    (14:40) Hafez Mahadi & Riley Witt Clock Huge 1:45 (800) PRs

    (21:27) Jamie Phillips Runs 1:45.61 (800) For Second Sub-1:46 Performance of Season

    (25:00) Marco Langon Runs 3:32.79 (1500), Now Sits at NCAA #2 All-Time

    (29:17) Cal Poly Duo of Caudillo & Smith Run 3:35 and 3:36 (1500)

    (32:15) Damian Garcia Stuns With 3:35 (1500) PR, Now NCAA #2 All-Time (D2)

    (36:04) Brian Masai Stuns With 3:33.17 PR (1500), Tied For NCAA #4 All-Time

    (39:17) Oregon Men Show-Out With Huge 1500m Performances

    (43:55) Ayyildiz Runs 4:06.97 (1500) While Nielsen Runs 4:11 In Season Debut

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    49 mins
  • Is Gary Martin Truly Back After Running 3:34 (1500)??
    May 6 2026

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    On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a strong weekend of performances headlined by Gary Martin’s 3:34 (1500) victory, sparking the debate on whether he’s truly back among the NCAA elites. The guys also dive into Carter Cutting’s impressive weekend double at altitude, Riley Chamberlain’s monster mile performance with her teammates and big-time 800-meter statements from Camden Law and Dayton Carlson. The guys highlight a wave of 1500-meter results with PRs from Benne Anderson, Bradley Gilblin, Ryan Hagan and Allon Clay, plus solid 5k efforts from Ernest Cheruiyot and Robin Kwemoi Bera. The episode wraps with middle distance updates from Rosemary Longisa and Salma Elbadra before closing out with a quick Sixers vs Celtics series recap. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

    (3:32) Gary Martin Runs 3:34 (1500) Mark to Defeat Virginia Tech Duo

    (7:47) Carter Cutting Posts Converted 3:35/1:46 Double on Home Track

    (12:15) Riley Chamberlain Runs Unconverted 4:25 Mile While BYU Quartet Thrives

    (17:44) Camden Law & Dayton Carlson Clock 1:45 (800) Marks to Assert Themselves as All-American Threats

    (24:30) Benne Anderson Runs 3:36 (1500) PR to Earn Win at Duke Twilight

    (30:19) Bradley Gillian & Ryan Hagan Both Drop Impressive 3:37(1500) Efforts

    (34:24) Allon Clay Posts 20-Second PR of 3:37 (1500)

    (38:36) Cheruiyot & Kwemoi Bera Each Run 13:15 (5k) at Payton Jordan Invite

    (40:10) Rosemary Longisa & Salma Elbadra Run 2:00 (800) at Separate Meets

    (42:36) Sixers vs Celtics Series Recap

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    59 mins
  • Penn Relays DRAMA as Marco Langon & Simeon Birnbaum Do Battle ️
    Apr 29 2026

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    On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down a dramatic weekend at the Penn Relays headlined by the budding rivalry of Marco Langon vs Simeon Birnbaum. The guys react to Birnbaum’s clutch anchor leg to secure DMR gold for Oregon before Langon fires back with a 4xMile victory. They also highlight Raynier Galvez’s huge 1:44 (800) win over Rivaldo Marshall and Tyrice Taylor, North Carolina’s DMR gold on the women’s side, and NC State’s dominant 4x1500-meter relay performance. The episode continues with Michigan out-kicking Penn State for 4x800-meter relay gold, Penn State women responding with a win of their own, and Allie Zealand’s impressive 5k debut, wrapping up a weekend full of elite performances and relay drama. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

    (1:50) Penn State Commit Raynier Galvez Runs 1:44 to Beat Rivaldo Marshall & Tyrice Taylor

    (9:20) Simeon Birnbaum Unleashes Lethal Kick to Give Oregon DMR Title at Penn Relays

    (19:37) Sjoberg & Scatchard Split 4:26 as North Carolina Wins DMR Gold at Penn Relays

    (22:03) Langon Gets Back at Birnbaum With 4xMile Gold at Penn Relays

    (40:29) NC State Women Cruise to Win 4x1500 Gold in Four-Team Field at Penn Relays

    (45:45) McFarland & Michigan Out-Kick Penn State For 4x800m Gold at Penn Relays

    (52:02) Penn State Women Ride Huge Efforts From Ritchie & Kitching to 4x800m Gold at Penn Relays

    (54:22) Allie Zealand Runs 15:26 in First-Ever 5k

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