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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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  • Did the West Virginia Women Enter the NCAA Title Picture?
    Oct 14 2026

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    On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap a thrilling weekend of NCAA cross country action at the Nuttycombe Invitational, headlined by a dominant 66-point victory from the West Virginia women that has the Mountaineers firmly in the national title conversation. The guys break down the rest of the women’s team results and Judy Chepkoech’s dramatic victory at the line before shifting their attention to the men’s race, where New Mexico defended their Nuttycombe title with an impressive 59-point performance. They also analyze Meshak Kipruto’s statement individual win and what it means for the NCAA title picture, while discussing the news of Irish standout Nick Griggs signing with Oregon. With several national contenders making major statements, Ben and Garrett examine how the weekend’s results could reshape the championship landscape. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

    (2:57) Oregon Signs Northern Ireland Phenom Nick Griggs

    (9:00) West Virginia Women Score 66 Points in Convincing Victory at Nuttycombe & Rest of Women’s Team Results

    (24:02) Judy Chepkoech Claims Nuttycombe Individual Title AT THE LINE!

    (27:36) New Mexico Men Defend Nuttycombe Title With 59-Point Effort & Rest of Men’s Team Results

    (47:48) Meshak Kipruto Firmly Puts Himself In the National Title Picture With Nuttycombe Win

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    56 mins
  • Battle of Title Contenders? Iowa State vs New Mexico! ️
    Oct 7 2026

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    On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett preview a loaded Nuttycombe Invitational, breaking down the biggest team and individual battles on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys dive into a highly anticipated men’s showdown between Iowa State and New Mexico, discussing what the matchup could tell us about two legitimate NCAA title contenders and which other programs could shake up the team standings. They then break down the top individual names to watch before turning their attention to the women’s race, analyzing the team favorites, potential surprises, and athletes capable of taking home the individual title. With many of the nation’s best going head-to-head, Ben and Garrett discuss what could be one of the most revealing weekends of the 2026 cross country season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

    NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the release of the official Nuttycombe Invitational start lists for individual athletes. All discussion and analysis is based on the information available at the time of recording.

    (3:26) Men’s Nuttycombe Team Preview

    (21:31) Men’s Nuttycombe Individual Preview

    (30:38) Women’s Nuttycombe Team Preview

    (52:12) Women’s Nuttycombe Individual Preview

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Jepkirui & Cherotich Upset Hedengren & Down Goes Our TSR #1 Team!
    Sep 30 2026

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    On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap a massive weekend of NCAA cross country action, headlined by Oklahoma State’s Billah Jepkirui and Maureen Cherotich upsetting Jane Hedengren at the Cowboy Jamboree. The guys also break down New Mexico taking down defending national champions Oklahoma State, Pasanjo Kitonga’s individual victory, and a dominant showing from the BYU women. Attention then shifts to the Princeton Meadows Classic, where both Alabama squads flexed their firepower, before analyzing statement wins from the Arizona men and Virginia women at the Loyola Lakefront Invite. To close out the episode, Ben and Garrett discuss the Missouri women’s dominant home victory and how the Arkansas men managed to secure a win despite racing without Brian Masai. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

    (3:09) New Mexico Men Defeat Defending National Champions Oklahoma State at Cowboy Jamboree

    (7:48) Pasanjo Kitonga Takes Cowboy Jamboree Title Over Elite Field

    (12:36) Oklahoma State’s Jepkirui & Cherotich Upset Jane Hedengren at Cowboy Jamboree

    (20:53) BYU Women Dominate Cowboy Jamboree

    (26:19) Alabama Women Flex Their Muscle With Win at Princeton Meadows Classic

    (27:57) Alabama Men Show Lethal Firepower in Princeton Meadows Classic Win

    (34:26) Arizona Men Flash Major Upside With Loyola Lakefront Invite Win

    (40:59) Virginia Women Overwhelm the Field at Loyola Lakefront Invite

    (46:00) Missouri Women Make a Statement With 80-Point Win on Home Course

    (51:36) Arkansas Men Secure Win at Missouri Despite Missing Brian Masai

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    1 hr and 1 min
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