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!
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Does Colin Sahlman Have the Best Range in the NCAA? We Asked the NAU Superstar... (00:27:16)
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Join us for another episode of Beyond the Stride featuring Northern Arizona's dynamic distance star, Colin Sahlman!
On this episode of Beyond the Stride, Lauren sits down with Sahlman to talk about a little bit of everything! Whether it be the distance program at Northern Arizona, Sahlman's incredible range or the coaching change that he's gone through, this episode covers everything that you're looking for.
Does Sahlman himself think he has the best range in the NCAA? What were his thoughts and reactions to NAU's coaching change from Mike Smith to Jarred Cornfield? What are Sahlman's goals for this year on the track? How did he feel about his exciting summer on the track when he ran 1:44 for 800 meters?
Sahlman answers all of those questions and much, much more on our latest episode of Beyond the Stride! Be sure to watch, like and subscribe! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
UNC Star Makayla Paige Talks Mindset Following NCAA 800m Title & Breakout Year! (00:18:09)
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Join us for another episode of Beyond the Stride featuring UNC national champion, Makayla Paige!
On this episode of Beyond the Stride, Lauren sits down with UNC’s Makayla Paige to talk about the mindset shift that came before her NCAA title-winning season!
After battling injury, Paige redefined her relationship with running — moving from needing the sport to wanting it — and that change helped unlock a breakthrough year that included an NCAA indoor title and multiple sub-2:00 (800) performances during the spring!
Paige also reflects on nearly falling during the NCAA Indoor Championships, trusting herself in chaotic race moments, and what it means to compete at the highest level while still enjoying the process. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
BYU Rookie Tayvon Kitchen Reflects on Breakout NCAA XC Year & Freshman Mindset (00:26:50)
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Join us for another episode of Beyond the Stride featuring BYU freshman standout, Tayvon Kitchen!
Kitchen reflects on his first NCAA season, leading the NCAA XC Championships as a freshman, lessons learned from successes and mistakes, and how he’s embracing risks and growth to continue improving. He also discusses the team culture at BYU, the role of mentors and teammates in his development, and what it takes to compete at the highest level as a collegiate distance runner.
Hear Kitchen's mindset going into upcoming track season and how he balances the challenges of being a student-athlete with life off the oval. Don’t miss this inside look at one of the most exciting freshman seasons in NCAA cross country! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
UNC Ace Colton Sands on Breakout Year & Learning From Ethan Strand, Parker Wolfe (00:17:43)
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On this episode of Beyond the Stride, Colton Sands joins us as him and his UNC teammates prepare for the NCAA XC Championships!
Sands talks about leading a younger roster, building team consistency and the lessons learned from past teammates, including training alongside star runners Ethan Strand and Parker Wolfe. The Tar Heel veteran also shares how the mentorship of Coach Chris Miltenberg has shaped both his running and personal growth.
Looking ahead, Sands discusses his goals for the NCAA XC Championships, including chasing All-American honors and what success looks like for the team. He also previews the upcoming track season and his long-term aspirations, offering insight into the mindset, preparation and dedication required to compete at the highest level in NCAA distance running.
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Qualifying for NCAA XC
1:50 Filling in Wolfe/Strand gaps
3:08 Breakout year
4:20 2025 XC season
5:20 Racing w/ Tomer Tarragano
6:30 Learning from Wolfe & Strand
7:55 Stepping into leadership role
10:09 Coach Chris Miltenberg
11:53 Training & living in Chapel Hill
12:53 Who's stepped up on the team
13:58 Lessons learned at UNC
15:11 Goals for NCAA XC Championships
16:43 Goals for indoor track season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gary Martin Speaks on Virginia's ACC XC Title Win! Plus, Mentality of Facing Top NCAA Stars (00:26:28)
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In this episode of Beyond the Stride, host Will Loggia chats with Gary Martin, a veteran star from the University of Virginia and one of America's most promising distance stars!
Martin, the 2024 ACC cross country individual champion, 3:48 miler and DMR national champion, talks about UVA's recent ACC team title win, matching up against some of the most elite distance runners in the nation, the NCAA's current NIL space and the goal of making World teams for the United States of America.
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• UVA's team performance at the ACC XC Championships
• How UVA & Gary are approaching the upcoming NCAA XC Championships
• Setting a new bar for excellence as a team for UVA XC
• Mentality when racing top NCAA stars
• Experience with NIL space
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 26): Sadie Engelhardt's Adjustment to the NCAA, New Expectations & Training With NC State Stars 🐺⭐️ (00:25:26)
In this episode of Beyond the Stride, host Lauren Cawley chats with Sadie Engelhardt, a standout freshman at NC State and one of the most promising young runners in the NCAA.A former Gatorade National Player of the Year, five-time California state champion, and USA Olympic Trials qualifier, Sadie talks about her transition to college life, finding her place in NC State’s strong team culture, and what it’s like training under Coach Laurie Henes alongside some of the top distance runners in the country.Sadie also reflects on lessons from her high school career, navigating injuries, handling pressure, and how she’s keeping her passion for the sport at the center of it all!🎙️ Topics:Sadie's transition to college lifeFinding her place in NC State’s strong team cultureTraining under Coach Laurie Henes alongside the nation’s top distance runnersLessons from Sadie's high school careerNavigating injuries and handling pressureKeeping her passion for the sport at the center of it all➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵thestridereport.com➤ Instagram 📸https://www.instagram.com/thestridereport/➤ TikTok ♪https://www.tiktok.com/@thestridereport➤ Twitter / X 🧵https://x.com/TheStrideReport➤ Threads 🪡https://www.threads.net/@thestridereport Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Riley Hough Has ARRIVED 🔥👀 & He Wants to Put Michigan State on the National Stage 📈🏆 (00:20:34)
After finishing 80th at last year’s NCAA XC Championships, Michigan State’s Riley Hough has come back stronger than ever. This fall, he has already led the Spartans to a strong start as they chase redemption in their attempt to reach the national meet.In this episode of Beyond the Stride, Riley opens up about building confidence, learning from setbacks and taking ownership as a team leader. From winning on his home course (the site for this year’s BIG 10 XC Championships) to dropping a huge 8th place finish at the Gans Creek Classic, Hough shares great insights on what has been a breakout season so far).🎙️ Topics:• Leading Michigan State’s charge towards a national qualifying spot• Breakthrough 8th place finish at Gans Creek Classic• Staying healthy and feeling fitter than ever• Michigan State’s current team culture• Lessons learned as an individual at the 2024 NCAA XC Championships• Big goals for the remainder of the season🗣️ Hosted by Will Loggia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Powerful Comeback Story of Breakout Star Angelina Perez (00:21:51)
After a redshirt year at Florida and a long battle with an eating disorder, Angelina Perez made a powerful comeback — both on and off the running course. Now competing for Wake Forest, she opens up about rebuilding confidence, rediscovering joy in running, and creating a new version of herself in this inspiring episode of Beyond The Stride.🎙️ Topics:Overcoming injury and eating disorder recoveryTransition from Florida to Wake ForestMental health and self-identity in runningBuilding confidence after setbacksFinding purpose beyond performanceGoals for the rest of the season and chasing All-American status💬 Watch the full episode to hear Angelina’s powerful story of resilience, self-growth, and rediscovery through running. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vera Sjoberg on Transferring to UNC & BREAKOUT Year on the Track! ⭐️ (00:20:15)
Vera Sjoberg just had a huge breakout year on the track while wrapping up her time with Boston University! The Swedish distance star ran 4:28 in the mile and 15:27 for 5000 meters, earning All-American honors in both events (silver in the latter). Before qualifying for the World Championships in Tokyo, Sjoberg signed with the University of North Carolina as a graduate transfer!The newest Tar Heel distance ace broke down her decision to join the UNC women, detailed what her breakout year on the track has been like, goals for the future and more!Be sure to like/follow/subscribe/comment on all of podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube! You can find our other episodes there as well. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 22): Amina Maatoug Details Her Transfer Commitment to Washington & What Other Schools She Was Considering (00:10:18)
Amina Maatoug developed a reputation as one of the most lethal and dynamic distance runners in the NCAA during her time at Duke. Now, she'll venture to the opposite side of the country to join a Washington distance program that could be very special this fall.
The Dutch distance ace broke down her decision to join the Huskies, detailed what other schools she was considering and talks about the lead up to entering the transfer portal.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 21): Grace Hartman Discusses NC State's XC Dynasty & Breakout Sophomore Year (00:28:59)
🔴 Grace Hartman was a star when she came out of the high school ranks. And now, before her sophomore year has even concluded, Hartman has become an NCAA star as well.
The recent indoor 5k All-American 👟 chats about training with an elite distance running program, the team's reaction to winning the NCAA XC Championships 🐺 and her outstanding momentum over the longer distance events.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 20): NCAA Mile Bronze Medalist Kimberley May, "I Never Would've Thought I Could Make NCAA Indoors" (00:24:53)
Providence distance star Kimberley May has been fantastic over the last year, breaking through in a major way to run times of 2:04 (800), 4:27 (mile) and 8:54 (3k).
May sat down with Beyond the Stride's Isaac Basten to detail her incredible rise and give us a full breakdown of her bronze medal weekend at the NCAA Indoor Championships.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 19): Villanova's Liam Murphy Surprised Himself With His Crazy Kick to Win Penn Relays (00:35:46)
Villanova's Liam Murphy has evolved into not only one of the most talented distance runners in the NCAA, but also one of the most versatile. TSR's Isaac Basten sat down with the Wildcat star to chat about his rocky start to college, emergence as a nationally competitive standout and nearly racing the two-mile instead of the mile at the Millrose Games earlier this year.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 18): Drake's Isaac Basten Talks Controversial Fall at NCAA Championships & Denied Protest (00:16:15)
The Stride Report's in-depth interview series, formerly known as Lane Nine, has since been rebranded to Beyond the Stride. This week, Drake's Isaac Basten, who is typically your host for our show, is actually our guest!
The star Drake miler spoke to Garrett Zatlin for 15 minutes to discuss the controversial fall Basten had in the mile prelims of the NCAA Indoor Championships. Basten walks us through the actually fall, the process of protesting (and being denied) as well as the possible pro implications that his omission from the mile finals could have on him.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 17) Adam Spencer Talks Running 3:31 (1500) & Reacts to 2024 NCAA Mile Heats (00:37:54)
The Stride Report's in-depth interview series, formerly known as Lane Nine, has since been rebranded to Beyond the Stride! This week, Wisconsin star Adam Spencer sat down with his future title contending rival, Isaac Basten to discuss numerous things.
The Aussie speaks on his early days with the Badgers, running 3:31 (1500), making World Championships, rise to an elite level and reacting to the 2024 NCAA Indoor Championship mile heats.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 16): Iowa State's Darius Kipyego Talks Training With His Brother & Final Breakthrough to 1:46 (800) (00:30:53)
Middle distance star Darius Kipyego is Beyond the Stride's latest guest! The Iowa State junior was able to sit down for a half-hour to chat about his metronomic improvement, instant success as a rookie, near national meet misses, a big-time breakthrough this winter and training with his brother.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 15): Duke's Amina Maatoug Discusses the Challenges of Championship Doubles (00:26:16)
Duke's Amina Maatoug is one of the most versatile and dynamic distance talents in the entire NCAA. The Blue Devil standout spoke with Beyond the Stride's Isaac Basten regarding her move to the United State (via Netherlands), being immediately impactful on the national NCAA scene and the challenges of doubling at NCAA Championships.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 14): Wes Ferguson Details His Rise as One of the Most Feared 800m Runners in the NCAA (00:26:15)
Beyond the Stride is back, this time with Wes Ferguson of Nebraska-Kearney! The Division Two middle distance megastar has become one of the most lethal half-milers in the NCAA, regardless of division. The Loper standout discusses his battle against Oussama El Bouchayby, running 1:45 for 800 meters at altitude and his roller coaster experience at the 2023 USA Outdoor Championships.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 13): Chloe Scrimgeour's Growing Confidence Led to Her Monumental Rise (00:33:39)
Georgetown's Chloe Scrimgeour has been on a hot streak that few women in the NCAA can match. After earning All-American honors in the 5k last spring, taking 8th at the 2023 NCAA XC Championships and recently running 15:24 (5k), Scrimgeour has quickly become one of the more challenging distance runners to race against.
The Hoya star walks our audience through her tough adjustment period to the NCAA -- running 2:20 (800) in her first-ever collegiate track race -- to toeing the line against women like Parker Valby and Katelyn Tuohy.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 12): Oregon Star Maddy Elmore Almost Medically Retired Until Shalane Flanagan Joined the Ducks (00:29:30)
Oregon's Maddy Elmore has been one of the biggest and best breakout stars in the NCAA over the last year. After dealing with multiple injuries that nearly caused her to medically retire, Elmore has gone on to have major success, running tremendous personal bests of 4:08 (1500), 4:33 (mile) and 8:50 (3k).
TSR's latest addition to our staff, All-American ace Isaac Basten, hopped on the mic for his first episode to interview the Eugene-based standout. The two chatted about Elmore's rise to national competitiveness, training with top-tier teammates and plenty more!
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 11): Aidan Troutner Discusses First-Ever Sub-4:00 Indoor Mile on Utah Soil, Potentially Attacking the 3k & Training With Conner Mantz (00:21:44)
We've got yet another special guest on tap! BYU's Aidan Troutner just became the first-ever runner to go under four minutes in the indoor mile on Utah soil. With a 3:59 mark earning a 3:54 conversion, Troutner (currently) sits atop the NCAA mile leaderboard.
We were lucky enough to chat with Troutner regarding his historic performance, what he could potentially do over 3000 meters, possible plans for the national meet and inside stories on training with top BYU teammates.
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Beyond the Stride (Ep. 10): Yusuf Bizimana Talks NCAA 1k Record, Championship Lessons & Aspirations (00:10:09)
Texas middle distance star Yusuf Bizimana made headlines this past weekend after running a new collegiate 1000-meter record of 2:18.10! The Longhorn ace also discusses some of the lessons that he's learned from prior championship races and what the rest of his season may hold... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 9): Rocky Hansen Details His Rapid Rise as a Top NCAA XC Rookie! (00:32:31)
Rocky Hansen, is one of the best true freshman in the NCAA so far this fall, joined The Stride Report for a half-hour conversation! The superstar rookie talks with TSR's Ben Weisel about his unexpected rise as a top-tier low-stick, his journey through the elite high school ranks, adapting to collegiate racing and more.
Seamless transition to the NCAA (0:15)
Battling numerous superstars in high school (2:12)
Running sub-four minute mile in high school (10:05)
Has Hansen surprised himself with his impressive start? (14:48)
Welcome to the NCAA moment (16:13)
Adjusting to racing 8k distance (18:45)
Differences/expectations between high school and college (21:12)
Goals and expectations for later this season (23:11)
Track vs cross country preference and future track goals (26:30)
Most excited about future of Wake Forest (30:08) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 8): Amelia Mazza-Downie Talks Stunning Transfer to Florida & Expectations as a Top Name (00:28:38)
Amelia Mazza-Downie joined our Beyond the Stride interview series for an excellent half-hour chat! The Lobo-turned-Gator star chats with Ben Weisel about her emergence as a national-caliber runner before discussing the departure of Joe Franklin from New Mexico and her decision to join the Florida women. Be sure to hear all of the insight from one of the NCAA's biggest and best transfer talents of 2023!
Coming to the NCAA from Australia (0:31)
Dealing with Covid during first year in NCAA (2:34)
Welcome to the NCAA moment (4:04)
Realization of true talent (5:39)
Trend of great consistency (6:54)
Preference between 10k vs 5k (8:13)
Emerging as title contender at NCAA Outdoor Championships (9:17)
Reaction to Coach Joe Franklin heading to Louisville (11:21)
Did New Mexico ponder staying together despite coaching loss? (13:02)
Going to Florida with Elise Thorner (14:37)
Priorities when looking for a new school (16:17)
Many other teammates going to Northern Arizona (18:20)
Training in humidity vs at altitude (19:50)
Pressure of being cross country national title contenders (20:55)
Influence of Parker Valby & Flomena Asekol at Florida (22:30)
Adjusting to life in Gainesville (23:44)
Establishing team chemistry with new faces (24:56)
Individual and team goals for cross country (28:58)
Goals for indoor and outdoor track (27:21) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 7): Ryan Wilson Details His Rise to D3 Superstardom & Transferring to Duke (00:32:30)
Ryan Wilson is our next guest in our Beyond the Stride interview series! The now-former MIT runner is arguably the greatest Division Three middle distance runner of all-time. He details his delayed start to collegiate competition, what his rise to stardom has been like and his motivation of choosing Duke as a graduate transfer.
Choosing MIT out of high school (0:32)
Initial draw to running (4:25)
Health challenges during freshman year (6:15)
Staying motivated during pandemic (10:02)
Welcome to the NCAA moment (11:17)
Attributing success at MIT to coaching (12:39)
Workouts leading up to NCAA D3 records (14:11)
Running the D3 mile record at Boston U. (16:47)
Winning his first national title (19:31)
Running the 800 meters vs the mile (24:16)
Decision to go to Duke as a graduate transfer (25:33)
Main takeaways from being at Duke (28:00)
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