The Stride Report

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 is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 359 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #361

  Is NC State Unstoppable? Plus, Who Can Win the Men’s NCAA XC Title?

  Sep 8, 20261h 10m

  ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! youtube.com/@thestridereport ➤ 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 On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett finish unveiling TSR’s 2026 NCAA cross country preseason team rankings by breaking down the top-five teams in the country on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys analyze Alabama, New Mexico, Oregon, Iowa State and Oklahoma State on the men’s side, debating which of these loaded squads has the best chance to capture the NCAA title. On the women’s side, they dive into Northern Arizona, New Mexico, Iowa State, BYU and NC State, including whether anyone has what it takes to stop the top-ranked Wolfpack. With all 50 teams officially revealed, Ben and Garrett assess the championship ceilings of the nation’s elite and set the stage for what should be an unbelievable battle for NCAA supremacy this fall. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:25) TSR #5 Alabama (Men) (8:46) TSR #5 Northern Arizona (Women) (15:39) TSR #4 New Mexico (Men) (20:43) TSR #4 New Mexico (Women) (26:41) TSR #3 Oregon (Men) (34:37) TSR #3 Iowa State (Women) (40:12) TSR #2 Iowa State (Men) (44:52) TSR #2 BYU (Women) (49:51) TSR #1 Oklahoma State (Men) (57:40) TSR #1 NC State (Women) Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #360

  Can Wake Forest FINALLY Get on the Podium? Plus, How Do We Rank the Oregon Women?

  Sep 1, 20261h 6m

  ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! youtube.com/@thestridereport ➤ 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 On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continue unveiling TSR’s 2026 NCAA cross country team rankings as the countdown officially moves inside the top-11! The guys break down Wisconsin, Washington State, Arkansas, BYU, Wake Forest and Colorado on the men’s side, debating whether Wake Forest can finally turn its immense talent into an NCAA podium finish. On the women’s side, they analyze Stanford, Colorado, West Virginia, Oregon, Alabama and Notre Dame, with a major focus on how to evaluate an Oregon squad loaded with upside, but also plenty of questions entering the fall. From potential podium challengers to teams with tons of volatility, Ben and Garrett dig into the strengths, concerns and ceilings of some of the best programs in the country as TSR’s preseason rankings approach the top-five. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:11) TSR #11 Wisconsin (Men) (8:27) TSR #11 Stanford (Women) (12:13) TSR #10 Washington State (Men) (18:32) TSR #10 Colorado (Women) (24:32) TSR #9 Arkansas (Men) (29:12) TSR #9 West Virginia (Women) (32:39) TSR #8 BYU (Men) (38:57) TSR #8 Oregon (Women) (42:46) TSR #7 Wake Forest (Men) (49:35) TSR #7 Alabama (Women) (55:34) TSR #6 Colorado (Men) (1:01:04) TSR #6 Notre Dame (Women) Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #359

  Why We Are Crazy-High On The Utah Women & Explaining Our Ranking For The Notre Dame Men

  Aug 25, 20261h 11m

  ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! youtube.com/@thestridereport ➤ 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 On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continue unveiling TSR’s 2026 NCAA cross country team rankings while first reacting to the NCAA being granted a stay that temporarily pauses the July 31st preliminary injunction. The guys then dive back into the rankings, breaking down Florida, Syracuse, Notre Dame, Michigan State, Northern Arizona and Eastern Kentucky on the men’s side while analyzing Wake Forest, Virginia, Florida, Utah, Oklahoma State, and South Carolina for the women. From potential podium dark horses to teams with plenty left to prove, the guys continue working their way toward the nation’s top contenders as the 2026 cross country season approaches. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (2:43) NCAA Grants “Stay” Pausing July 31st Preliminary Injunction (8:01) TSR #18 Florida (Men) (14:45) TSR #17 Wake Forest (Women) (19:18) TSR #16 Syracuse (Men) (24:10) TSR #16 Virginia (Women) (29:16) TSR #15 Notre Dame (Men) (38:07) TSR #15 Florida (Women) (42:33) TSR #14 Michigan State (Men) (48:44) TSR #14 Utah (Women) (52:49) TSR #13 Northern Arizona (Men) (58:29) TSR #13 Oklahoma State (Women) (1:03:07) TSR #12 Eastern Kentucky (Men) (1:07:00) TSR #12 South Carolina (Women) Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #358

  What Should We Expect From the Stanford Men? Plus, Did We Undervalue the Penn State Women?

  Aug 18, 20261h 7m

  ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! youtube.com/@thestridereport ➤ 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 On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett continue unveiling TSR’s NCAA XC Top-25 Preseason Team Rankings, debating what to expect from a Stanford men’s squad sitting at TSR #21 and whether the Penn State women were undervalued at TSR #22. The guys break down Missouri, California Baptist, Stanford, Harvard, Georgia and Virginia Tech on the men’s side while analyzing North Carolina, Penn State, Washington, Minnesota, Boston College and Missouri for the women. From teams with legitimate upside to programs facing major questions entering the fall, Ben and Garrett discuss each squad’s strengths, concerns and potential to outperform their preseason position. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (3:31) TSR #23 Missouri (Men) (8:42) TSR #23 North Carolina (Women) (15:34) TSR #22 California Baptist (Men) (21:50) TSR #22 Penn State (Women) (26:45) TSR #21 Stanford (Men) (32:32) TSR #21 Washington (Women) (36:42) TSR #20 Harvard (Men) (40:24) TSR #20 Minnesota (Women) (45:04) TSR #19 Georgia (Men) (49:45) TSR #19 Boston College (Women) (55:48) TSR #17 Virginia Tech (Men) (1:01:44) TSR #18 Missouri (Women) Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #357

  We Left Out WHO From Our NCAA XC Team Rankings???

  Aug 11, 202655 min

  ➤ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE! youtube.com/@thestridereport ➤ 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 On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett kick-off TSR’s NCAA D1 XC Top-25 Preseason Team Rankings by revealing which programs “Just Missed” the cut and which programs earned “Honorable Mention” recognition on both the men’s and women’s sides. The guys then dive into the first ranked teams of the countdown, breaking down TSR #25 Washington State and TSR #24 Northwestern on the women’s side, along with TSR #25 Tulane and TSR #24 Tennessee for the men. The guys discuss the biggest strengths, potential weaknesses and the postseason ceilings for each team as the countdown to cross country season begins. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! (4:02) Just Missed (Women) (14:00) Honorable Mentions (Women) (17:59) Just Missed (Men) (28:15) Honorable Mentions (Men) (35:10) TSR #25 Washington State (Women) (40:59) TSR #25 Tulane (Men) (46:17) TSR #24 Northwestern (Women) (50:36) TSR #24 Tennessee (Men) Production via Wyatt Barnsley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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