Blue Oval Podcast
Blue Oval Podcast
The Stride Report
Welcome to the Blue Oval Podcast, presented by 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 Blue Oval Podcast is a "must have" in your podcast rotation. Be sure to rate, review, and most importantly, subscribe!
Blue Oval Podcast: Washington Makes DMR History (Again) & An Epic NAU vs UNC Showdown
No Ben this week, but Garrett is here to break down some performances in an eventful DMR weekend! Your TSR admin goes through the Arkansas Qualifier, the Alex Wilson Invite and the Boston University Terrier DMR Challenge. And throughout, Garrett highlights a record-breaking race from the Washington women, the Virginia Tech men taking the win in Boston and some of the notable individual performances. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Boston U. Women’s DMR (2:16) Boston U. Men’s DMR (14:07) Arkansas Qualifier Men’s DMR (21:32) Alex Wilson Women’s DMR (31:32) Alex Wilson Men’s DMR (34:52) Individual Performances Wrap-Up (41:32) Produced by Wyatt Barnsley thestridereport.com
Feb 21, 2024
46 min
Blue Oval Podcast: Maia Ramsden, Michaela Rose & Doris Lemngole Throw Down Elite All-Time Marks
Ben and Garrett reunite to go through some wild distance results including Maia Ramsden's 4:24 mile, Michaela Rose’s 1:59 (800) and Doris Lemngole’s 15:05 (5k). The guys also discuss the national title pictures for the women's mile and the men's 3k which were followed by some quick-fire performance responses to end the show…and more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Maia Ramsden Runs 4:24 Mile (2:52) Women’s Mile National Title Contenders (5:55) Flomena Asekol’s 4:26 Mile (7:33) Chloe Foerster Runs 4:28 Mile (10:25) Men’s 3k (15:25) Michaela Rose Runs 1:59 For 800m (27:31) Taylor Roe Runs 15:12 For 5k (29:33) Doris Lemngole Runs 15:04 For 5k (31:55) Women’s 3k (33:30) Men’s 800m (36:21) Peter Maru Runs 13:17 For 5k (38:25) Quick Fire Responses to Men's Performances (40:19) Quick Fire Responses to Women's Performances (43:19) Produced by Wyatt Barnsley thestridereport.com mosaicdash https://mosaicdash.com
Feb 14, 2024
47 min
Blue Oval Podcast: What Will it Take to Qualify for Nationals? Plus, Wolfe & Markezich Impress
The streak has ended: There were no new NCAA records set this past weekend. But don't worry, Ben and Garrett are still here! This week, the guys break down big-time performances like Parker Wolfe’s 7:37 (3k) effort and Olivia Markezich’s outstanding 4:27 mile PR before turning to their annual “over/under” national qualifying time predictions! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Parker Wolfe Runs 7:37 For 3k (2:33) Graham Blanks Scratches 3k (6:46) Olivia Markezich Runs 4:27 Mile PR (8:49) Valby or Markezich For TSR #1? (10:56) Is A Notre Dame DMR NCAA Title Realistic? (13:37) Maia Ramsden Runs 4:30 Mile (17:45) Men’s 800m (19:52) Women’s 800m (25:46) Star Price & Brooke Jaworski (27:17) National Qualifying Over/Unders (30:15) Produced by Wyatt Barnsley thestridereport.com
Feb 7, 2024
50 min
Blue Oval Podcast: Nico Young’s Monumental 5k Record & Kimberley May’s Stunning 4:27 Mile PR
After another weekend where we saw an NCAA record fall, the guys are back to break it all down! This week, Ben and Garrett dive into another incredible Nico Young performance, Melissa Riggins' big-time mile win, blistering times from Essayi, Murphy and the NAU men, a stunning showing by Kimberley May and so much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Nico Young's NCAA 5k Record (2:21) Aaron Las Heras & Theo Quax Run 13:16 (11:00)  Women’s 800m (14:44) Houser, Waskom, Green, McMahon-Staggs & Strangio Thrive in Mile (17:14) Liam Murphy's Mile (20:43) Oregon & Arkansas’ DMR (21:59) Hutchins, Halladay-Lowry & Frentheway Run Sub-15:32 for 5k (25:35) Carley Thomas Runs 2:00 for 800 Meters (29:14) Roisin Willis & Hayley Kitching (32:00) Colin Sahlman's 3:53 Mile Win (34:32) Riggins vs Appleton Mile (37:55) Anass Essayi Runs 7:39 (40:39) Tinoda Matsatsa Runs 1:46 (42:54) Roe & Lemngole Run Sub-8:54 (46:04) Kimberley May's Stunning Mile (49:01) Sam Austin's 800-Meter Performance (54:27) Produced by Wyatt Barnsley thestridereport.com
Jan 30, 2024
57 min
Blue Oval Podcast: Are Altitude Conversions Fair? Plus, Tinoda Matsatsa Runs NCAA 1k Record
Ben and Garrett are back in action after another historic weekend. On this episode, the guys break down the biggest performances of Friday and Saturday, including Nico Young's incredible mile at altitude, Tinoda Matsatsa's record-breaking 1k, the continued development of Melissa Riggins and whether altitude conversions are fair. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Nico Young's Mile (2:23) Habtom Samuel/Maggie Congdon Miles (8:47) Altitude Conversions (10:01) Tinoda Matsatsa's 1k NCAA Record (19:11) Georgetown's 1k Men (23:32) Darius Kipyego's 1k (25:14) Melissa Riggins and Lindsay Butler's 1k Race (27:30) Yusuf Bizimana's 800m (33:38) Molly Hudson's Mile (34:39) Carson Williams' Mile (37:24) Sam Bush's Mile/1k (38:55) Produced by Wyatt Barnsley thestridereport.com
Jan 23, 2024
41 min
Blue Oval Podcast: Houser’s Electric 3k, Thomas’ Statement Win & Bizimana’s NCAA Record
Ben and Garrett are back in action after an electric weekend of action. On this episode, the guys break down the biggest performances of Friday and Saturday, including Yusuf Bizimana's 1k collegiate record, Luke Houser’s monster 3k effort, Carley Thomas’ outstanding mile win and so much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Yusuf Bizimana Sets New NCAA 1k Record (2:32) Men's 3k Results (5:49) Men's Mile Results (12:47) Women's Mile Results (15:55) Amy Bunnage (21:59) Men's 800m Results (23:09) Arkansas Invitational Men's 1k Results (28:25) Arkansas Invitational Women's 1k Results (28:27) Amber Anning's 800m Debut (31:22) UW Preview Men's 1k Results (33:53) UW Preview Women's 1k Results (38:17)
Jan 17, 2024
44 min
Blue Oval Podcast: The Madness of Ranking Rookie Classes
Ben and Garrett are back with an episode full of rookie class previews! This week, the guys open with the news of Emily Covert transferring to Tennessee before breaking into the top-10 male and female freshman classes, as well as some of the "just missed" rookie groupings. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Emily Covert to Tennessee (1:50) Men’s "Just Missed" Freshman Classes (5:57) Women’s "Just Missed" Freshman Classes (8:18) Women’s 10-9-8 Freshman Classes (11:05) Men’s 10-9-8 Freshman Classes (16:08) Women’s 7-6-5 Freshman Classes (24:21) Men’s 7-6-5 Freshman Classes (32:12) Women’s Freshman Classes 4-3-2 (39:25) Men’s Freshman Classes 4-3-2 (47:11) Women’s #1 Freshman Class (54:52) Men’s #1 Freshman Class (59:16)
Jan 10, 2024
1 hr 3 min
Blue Oval Podcast: The West Coast Conference Offers A Quick Fix & Overseas Stars Enter NCAA
Ben and Garrett are back to kick-off the new year! This week, the guys discuss the short-term move of Oregon State and Washington State to the WCC as well as potential impact acquisitions made by Alabama, Clemson, Texas A&M and Washington. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Oregon State & Washington State temporarily head to WCC (2:35) Alabama men add Allan Kiplagat & Dennis Kipruto (11:47) Alabama women sign Brenda Tuwei (17:45) Gilbert Rono signs with Texas A&M (22:27) Debora Cherono signs with Texas A&M (24:59) Brian Kweyei signs with Clemson (27:36) Ben MacMillan signs with Washington (32:17)
Jan 2, 2024
36 min
Blue Oval Podcast: Florida State’s Battle Against the ACC
Ben and Garrett are back with a holiday present for all our listeners! This week, the guys break down the legal situation surrounding Florida State and their complicated effort in trying to leave the ACC. The guys later discuss four high-impact transfers. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! Florida State vs the ACC (3:59) Victor Kibiego Transfers to Texas A&M (21:34) Karrie Baloga & Alyson Churchill to NAU (25:44) Silan Ayyildiz Transfers to Oregon (31:09)
Dec 27, 2023
37 min
Blue Oval Podcast: Hardest Names to Rank (2023-24 Indoor Track Edition)
No Ben this week, but Maura is back at it again with an episode full of discussion alongside Garrett! This week, Maura and Garrett chat about some of the more difficult athletes to gauge when it came to crafting our indoor track preseason rankings. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review! Kaylee Mitchell (2:24) Kimberley May (3:50) Joe Waskom, Nathan Green and Luke Houser (6:54) Isaac Basten (8:36) Kelsey Chmiel (10:19) Ceili McCabe (11:43) Anass Essayi (13:20) Adam Spencer (16:29) Meghan Hunter (17:54) Margot Appleton (19:13) Sam Austin (20:38) Oussama El Boucayby (22:35) Melissa Riggins (25:03) Carley Thomas (27:17) Ronan McMahon-Staggs (29:14) Drew Bosley (31:34) Amaris Tyynismaa (32:59) Kenzie Doyle (35:13) Casey Clinger (36:43) Yaseen Abdalla (38:43)
Dec 19, 2023
42 min
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