D3 Glory Days Podcast
A D3 Running Podcast hosted by Noah Droddy and Stu Newstat. D3 Glory Days take deep dives into some of the important names, events, and institutions that have shaped D3 running history, and represented the division in the greater sport as a whole.
Episodes
Ryan Smith - OTQ in his Debut
Ryan Smith - a Bates 2023 grad - can't ask for a better debut marathon! An OTQ!He realized early that it was going to be a solo effort and walked us through his plan. It was one of those days where he felt good so he let the heater ride. He ended up negative splitting to run 2:15:52.He fills us in on how his training went, why his community kept the love of running going, and what his plans ar
Blake Postler - 2nd Man in D3 History Sub 50 400mH
How fun was it to watch Blake Postler last weekend? He had a busy weekend for Eau Claire running the 110mH, 400mH and the 4x400. Over the. course of the weekend he ran 4 400s which came out to be a 3:13.80 1600! Pretty good.He shares more into how he's able to handle that type of weekend, how he handled the college workdload and what comes next.He's dropped 2s from his freshman year and wants to t
2026 D3 Outdoor Track and Field Nationals Preview
Noah Droddy, Emily Richards, Christian Patzka and Stu Newstat sit down to preview the 2026 D3 Outdoor Track and Field National Championship.Tailwind Nutrition is sponsoring today's episode. Whatever your training looks like turn to Tailwind to fuel you.Complete Nutrition Made Simple - Tailwind offers easy-to-digest, all-in-one fueling, recovery, and hydration for endurance athletes. Made for A
Trevor Richwine - D3 Nationals Preview
Trevor Richwine joins us to talk about his record, nationals, and his plans for after college.Trevor played 5 sports in high school but moved to running after he ran 1:55 his senior year.He shares his race plans and why this year is extra special to him with his coach retiring.He also talks about breaking Nick Symmonds' record.BoulderthonAre you looking for your next race? You hear Noah talk a
Ary Garceau - Before 2026 D3 Nationals
Ary Garceau joins ahead of the D3 track and field national meet. She breaks down how she's feeling ahead of this weekend's national championships.She fills us in how the last two national meets haven't been perfect but she still gets the job done.She credits a lot of her success to her coach for changing her form to get her where she is today.She details her goals to continue running p
Stu Newstat - Bouncing back from Boston
D3 Glory Days co-founder Noah Droddy turns the mic around on Co-Founder Stu Newstat to hear about what happened at Boston.Stu details his running journey dating and why getting back to Boston has revitalized his running. After a disaster of a race in Chicago 2021, Stu took a break from running marathons. While still running, Stu stopped chasing times or races. With the birth of his son, he wanted
Lars Dewall - 2:12 at Boston
2:12 at Boston for Lars Dewall - a St. Scholastica alum. He talks about being in the pro field and how cool of experience that is.He moved out of Minnesota to teach in San Diego where he found a great community of high end runners.He speaks to how he changed his training to adapt to the marathon. In just his third marathon, he's run 2:12 and knows there is more in the tank!Tailwind Nutrition i
Ryan Hagan - 1500m Record Holder
3:38!For the first time in season, a D3 athlete broke 3:40 in the 1500m!Ryan Hagan from SUNY Geneseo joins us to break down the race, his training, and so much more.He fills us in on his early days at Georgetown where he struggled in the transition to college. He speaks to getting SUNY Geneseo and being tough at first but eventually being the right fit.Ryan has the confidence to close hard in any
Abby Shoemaker after her OTQ at Napa Valley
We sit down with Abby Shoemaker, a UChicago Grad, to talk about her OTQ at Napa Valley.Abby details her love for running and the community she built in NYC. She's had a fast progression in her marathon journey to hit her OTQ.Her perspective on running is a great way to view running. She does it because of her enjoyment and even runs home from her night out.She talks about her Mom running an OT
The Build to Boston: Recent Grads Claire Callon and Craig Hundley
Stu sits down with recent grads Claire Callon and Craig Hundley to discuss their first Boston Marathon.Claire ran her BQ while she was still in Amherst and is excited to be apart of the Boston Marathon as her first marathon had under 100 finishers. She trains in Boston and is ready to use practice runs on the course to good use.Craig ran his BQ with his college teammate in August. He increased his
The Build to Boston: Jeffrey Denny
Jeffrey Denny grew up in a running family, competed at Ohio Northern University, and getting ready for his fourth Boston Marathon. In this episode, he reflects on what keeps him logging 70 to 80 mile weeks in his 30s, the joy of training and racing alongside his brother Brian, and why Boston holds a place no other race can touch. He also gets into his goals for Boston, the patience marathoning has
The Build to Boston: Christina Sakowski
A new series featuring athletes running the Boston Marathon. Up first we have Christina Sakowski of SUNY Oswego.Christina took 10 years between her last marathon and her BQ. She was still running but stepped away from doing a marathon.Now that she's back, she's better than every and chasing big goals.In this episode she details her comeback to the marathon, how her training is going, and what her
2026 D3 60m Champ: Lamont Victoria
The last seed going into the championships and Lamont Victoria leaves as the champion!We welcome Lynchburg star onto the podcast to talk about how he entered as the last one in and walked away as the champion.He tells about his training and where the momentum started for him, how he knew he just needed a lane in the final, and walks us through his crazy high jump competition.He opens up about his
2026 D3 Indoor Mile Champion: Jack Brown
Jack Brown joins the podcast to talk about his indoor mile win. He breaks down the win, how he felt going into the bell lap, the workouts that gave him confidence to know he could win.Jack also talks about how it takes a village of support to win a national title and why he immediately turned to the fans to celebrate with them.As a 2x qualifier in the Steeple, Jack has some decisions to make on hi
2026 D3 Indoor National Pre Meet Interviews
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Chloe Hein and Luke Schroeder
Indoor Nationals is here so we spoke with two indoor record holders.Chloe Hein broke the long jump record with her jump of 6.46. She told us how getting faster and believing she'll nail the board was key to her success. Fun fact, in her first triple jump ever she qualified for nationals.Luke Schroeder missed all of the last year to injury. He's back stronger than ever and ready to see what
2026 D3 Indoor Nationals Preview
Will Leer, Noah Droddy, and Stu Newstat talk all things D3 Track and Field as they get you ready for the 2026 D3 Indoor National meet.Talk through favorites, team battles, athlete's to look for and much more.A big thanks to Bombas for their support. You train hard. Your socks should work just as hard. Trust us, they make all the difference. Use code GloryDays21 for 21% when you checkout on Bom
Quick Update - More D3GD in March
Stu gives a quick update on D3GD! More D3GD coming back in March.Support D3 Glory Days!A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve been enjoying the coverage, show some love to Bombas by using our code. Use code: GLORYDAYS21 for 21% off your first order bombas.comHow to Support D3 Glory Days:
Ethan Gregg after his 2:13 Marathon
We catch up with Ethan Gregg after his 2:13 marathon down in Houston last month.He fills us in on what training has been like with Hansons-Brooks, how he spends his days as a Pro Runner, and where he sees his future in the sport.We also hear how he handled ending his D3 career with an injury and not winning an XC team title.He provides great perspective on why the marathon is a great fit for him a
Mike McCann's big breakthrough
From 2:24 down to 2:14, Mike McCann is the next D3 runner to earn an OTQ.Mike graduated from Marywood where he was middle of the nationals pack. After leaving the team, he began focusing on the roads where he was coach by Dylan Gearinger.Mike saw success early on and continued to improve his training. He's handled some tough days and walks us through that.Mike has the confidence to keep him go
New Beginnings with Annie Rodenfels
We caught up with Annie Rodenfels! We recorded in November after her third straight NYRR Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5k victory. She becomes the first person to win 3 NYRR Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5ks!We catch up on her recent changes: moving to Colorado, changing coaches, and joining a team.She fills us in on how life as a profrssional has been, what went into her move, and how she views
Mo Bati: NCAA Eligibility, D3XC Runner-Up, and a 2:12 Marathon
On Christmas Eve, Mo Bati posted on his Strava that the NCAA stripped him of his remaining eligibility after community members raised money ($6k) to help him pay tuition. Because it wasn't a scholarship or used for an NIL deal, it was viewed as a competitive advantage.We talked with Mo about how he's handling the situation, learn more about what happened, and gave him a place to speak on t
Chad Gunnelson - State of D3TF
Chad Gunnelson serves as the D3 Track & Field Executive Committee President.As he gets ready for the USTFCCCA Coaches Convention, we sit down to hear what they're working on.We learn more about the process the D3 Track & Field Executive Committee serves and proposals they'll be talking about this week.We also learn about his coaching career where he is the Director of XCTF at Augus
Mike Burnstein - Janji Co-Founder
Think back to everything you did in college. Picture your hectic schedule and all the fun stress you had.Now, add in building a running apparel business. As if Mike Burnstein wasn't busy enough at WashU, he and his teammate, Dave Spandorfer brought Janji to life.By winning a few business competitions, they had the capital to bring their dream to life.Mike brings us through the early days of th
2025 D3 XC National Champion: Audrey MacLean
Audrey MacLean joins D3 Glory Days to talk about her win at D3 XC Nationals.She brings a refreshing perspective to running where she has a lot of fun, tries not to put too much pressure on herself while being very dedicated.She takes us through her thoughts going into the race, the surprise of how big of a gap she had, and how her coach helps her prep for big races.Audrey's love for running is
2025 D3 XC National Champ: Emmanuel Leblond
Emmanuel Leblond rejoins D3 Glory Days to chat through his big win at D3 XC Nationals.He speaks to overcoming feeling bad throughout the race, deciding when to make his move, and the emotions he felt after he crossed the line.He gives insights into his training that helped get him this National title. Now, his eyes are set on running something cool at BU.Support Bombas!A big thanks to Bombas for s
2025 D3 XC Nationals Instant Reaction
While still in the studio Noah and Stu recap the D3 XC national meet and give their reactions to an awesome day in Spartanburg, SC.UW-La Crosse take home the team title for second year in a row and NYU take home the win for the women.Emmanuel Leblond of Johns Hopkins won on the men's side and Audrey Maclean of Middlebury won on the women's side.Support Bombas!A big thanks to Bombas for supporting
2025 D3 XC Nationals Coaches Show
Three programs have made it to the national meet for the first time in program history!We speak to all of their coaches to learn more about their teams, their journeys, and what it means for their program.We talked to Coach James O'Brien from Lebanon Valley, Coach Pete Carroll from Swarthmore, and Coach Feldman from Suffolk.They all took different paths to get to the national meet. Lebanon Val
2025 D3 XC Nationals Prediction Show
The D3 Glory Days crew recaps the regional meet and gives their picks for the podium and individuals.Predictions start around 24:30.Support Bombas!A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve been enjoying the coverage, show some love to Bombas by using our code. Use code: GLORYDAYS21 for 21% off your first order bombas.comHow to Support D3 Glory Days:
Isaac vanWestrienen - Augustana Interregional Champ
Isaac vanWestrienen comes back on the D3 Glory Days podcast to talk about his win at the Augustana Interregional.He speaks to the confidence this win brings him and how he's handling the postseason.After injuries and sickness at national meets, h'es ready to go for it this fall.Use Code GloryDays21 on bombas.com for 21% offHow to Support D3 Glory Days:
Live from the 2025 Augustana Interregional
We're live at the 2025 Augustana Interregional. Noah Droddy gives you live updates throughout the races and interviews athletes after the race.He talks to both Individual winners: Isaac vanWestrienen from Cornell College and Jules Bleskoski from RPI.Hear from other teams including: Wartburg, UW-La Cross, Trine, UChicago, and more.Use Code GloryDays21 on bombas.com for 21% offHow to Support D3
Anna Kenig-Ziesler: 2:35:25 OTQ at Chicago Marathon
UChicago Grad, Anna Kenig-Ziesler ran 2:35:25 to Qualify for the 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials.She went to UChicago for soccer and used her extra eligibility to run XCTF. It clicked right away as she finished 11th in her very first XC Season.Her running age is super young as 2022 was her first year running full time.Her Marathon progression has gone form 2:43 to 2:35 in just two years. How to Su
Will Shuflit - Paul Short White Race Champ
After taking down a compeitive field at Paul Short, Colorado College's Will Shuflit joins the podcast.He shares how his training is going, why he prefers training at altitude, and how last season's results inspired him for this season.He talks about the confidence that this race gives him and how he'll use that in two weeks at the Augie Interregional.How to Support D3 Glory Days:Hat
2025 PreNats Champ: Adriana Crabtree
We sit down with the D3 Womens PreNats champ, Adriana Crabtree from Illinois Wesleyan. She shares her how her summer training leading up to the cross country season went, and how she is hoping to carry her momentum into this season. She discusses the importance of trust in her training, the morale of her team, and her love for Illinois Wesleyan. Adriana also reflects on her transition from multi-s
2025 PreNats Champ: BJ Sorg
As the XC season heats up, we are joined by the PreNats Champ, BJ Sorg. He discusses the importance of heading down to see the course , leadership within a young team, and the impact of Al's legacy on their training. He shares insights on preparation strategies for the national meet, his personal training reflections, and the role of competition in his journey. We also learn about his Strava t
Author Stephanie Reents: We Loved To Run
1992 Amherst grad, Stephanie Reents joins us to talk about her novel, We Loved to Run.Through our conversation, we covered themes of female friendships, competition, and the complexities of being a woman in sports. She reflects on her personal experiences as a runner, the writing process, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. She also highlights what she wants female runners to take
Remembering Al Carius
D3 and the world mourns the loss of North Central coaching legend Al Carius, who passed away earlier today at the age of 83 after a long, brave battle with cancer.In his 50+ years at North Central, Carius became one of the most successful coaches in the NCAA across all sports and divisions:🏆 19 National Titles🏆 16 Runner-Up Honors🏆 42 Podium Finishes🏅 127 XC All-Americans🥇 8 Individual National Ch
Emily Richards: Sub 2 At Last!
Our very own Emily Richards broke 2! This has been a dream of hers since 2017 and has been the chase for her for years. We sat down with her to discuss the journey and what it meant to finally clip the sub 2 barrier.Emily reflects on her growth as an athlete, the importance of community, and her aspirations for the future, all while navigating the challenges of professional running.How to Support
Luke Maher: Puma's Push for Community
Luke Maher, a Tufts grad, discusses the inception and impact of Puma's Project 3, aimed at supporting sub-elite runners. He shares insights on the marketing strategy behind the project, the community engagement it fostered, and the personal stories of athletes involved. Luke reflects on his transition from coaching to a corporate role at Puma, the lessons learned from his coaching experience,
Mario Wilson Named Director of XCTF at Lynchburg University
Lynchburg Announces their new Director of XCTF, Mario Wilson.Wilson, previously the associate head coach of track & field and cross country at the University of Virginia (UVA), brings over two decades of collegiate coaching experience, including more than 20 years at the NCAA Division I level, and a decorated resume that includes 24 conference championship teams and multiple national accolades
Abby Hall: 2025 Western States Champion
D3 Runners are everywhere. Wheaton College (IL) grad Abby Hall, shares her journey to winning the prestigious Western States 100-mile race. She discusses the significance of the race in the ultra running community, her strategies for success, and the challenges she faced, including a major injury. Abby reflects on her training, the chaos of race day, and the emotional experience of crossing the fi
Caroline McMartin - Taking on the Roads
Caroline McMartin shares her experience at Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon. It was debut for the distance and she ran 77. minutes to finish 16th overall.We discuss her transition from collegiate to post-collegiate running while balancing dental school. She reflects on her training adjustments, the importance of mental strategies in racing, and the support she receives from her community. We had to as
Charlie Teeter: The Balancing Act after Graduation
In this conversation, Charlie Teeter shares his journey from being a collegiate runner to training for marathons, including his experiences with YouTube content creation, coaching, and balancing his professional life as a materials engineer. He discusses his training philosophy, the transition to marathon running, and his upcoming half marathon, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in both t
Kofuzi
"The best way to portray authenticity on camera is to be authentic."There's a good chance you've seen a Kofuzi video. But did you know he pole vaulted at WashU for a season?Kofuzi reflects on his college experience, the influence of early photography and video technology, and the impact of daily vlogging on his creative process. He shares his journey through burnout, the evolutio
Coach Julie Heyde: MIT's Triple Crown
Julie Heidi, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at MIT, reflects on a historic season for the women's team, including their first-ever triple crown. MIT went from never have a women's team national title to securing three in one year!She discusses the importance of mental and physical health for athletes, the challenges of recruitment at a prestigious institution like MIT,
Ebun Opata: Centimeters from a Title
Ebun Opata will leave WashU as a 12x All-American. Every time she competed in the triple jump, she walked away an All-American.The what if of her careers comes this year. At the indoor national meet, she was overtaken on the final jump of her competitor by just one centimeter. The same thing happened outdoors but it took a +4.4 m/s gust to help to overtake her. Two seperate occasions she missed ou
Nathan Tassey and Braden Nicholson: The Men's D3 10k DQ Story
As you know by now, Nathan Tassey was DQ'd in the 10k for taking 3 steps on the inside of the rail in the final 150m leaving Braden Nicholson as the champion.The internet did it's thing and took to both sides of the debate. Some information was correct while other information was just wrong.We bring on both guys to tell their side of the story and to clear the air on what really happened.You'll he
2025 Outdoor Nationals Live Podcast
Live Podcast from D3 Outdoors. Audio took a hit but we were able to to so many great athletes!Thanks for coming to the Nike Event!Second Sole Looking for Nike’s latest footwear for road, race, or track? Second Sole has you covered. With six locations across Ohio, our team offers the full range of Nike performance footwear and the expert guidance to help support you for every type of run. Shop the
2025 D3 Outdoor Nationals: Yasmin Ruff and Penelope Greene
Get ready for the 2025 D3 Outdoor National Meet with our conversation with Yasmin Ruff and Penelope Greene!Yasmin is #1 in the nation in the pole vault and looking to repeat as outdoor champion. She also won the indoor meet this year. She talks about overcoming her shortcomings earlier in her career to rise to the top.Penelope Greene is #1 in the 10k/5k where she will take on the big double. She&#
2025 D3 Outdoor Nationals: Jacob Parent & Grant Nelson + JJ Durr & Nathen Borgan
Get ready for the D3 Track and Field National meet by listening to two sets of teammates that are currently 1-2 in the nation. Jacob Parent and Grant Nelson are 1-2 in the 400m and Nathen Borgan and JJ Durr are 1-2 in the hammer.Both sets of teammates fill us in what it's like training with each other and what they're looking forward to this weekend.NATIONALS EVENTJoin us on Wednesday, May
Chasen Hunt, Tor Hotung-Davidsen, and Sam Llaneza breaking barriers
You heard from Lynchburg's coach Jake Reed last week, now hear from the Athletes that went Sub 4 and broke the 5k record.We're joined by Chasen Hunt, Tor Hotung-Davidsen, and Sam Llaneza to talk about their training journeys, team dynamics, and the emotional significance of their milestones. The athletes reflect on their challenges, the importance of teamwork, and their aspirations for the
Coach Jake Reed: Building a Legacy after 2 Sub 4min Miles
What a season for Lynchburg so far. We had to bring on Coach Jake Reed to talk about the recent success.We discuss the journey of his athletes at Lynchburg, focusing on their recent achievements, the culture of support within the team, and the training dynamics that contribute to their success. He reflects on the emotional impact of their victories, the legacy of former athlete Frank Csorba, and t
Amanda Mosborg: Shifting Perspectives after a 10min PB
Amanda Mosborg reflects on her remarkable performance at the Boston Marathon, where she ran a 10min personal best and finished as the second amateur behind the professional field. She discusses the importance of coaching, her race strategy, and the mental preparation that contributed to her success. Amanda also shares insights into the chaotic race day experience and her aspirations for Olympic Tr
Sam Forstner: From 0x NCAA Qualifier to 2:19 Marathoner
At Ripon College, Sam Forstner didn't qualify for nationls nor won a conference title. He left as a 14:58 5ker with goals of taking on the roads.Sam Forstner shares his incredible journey leading up to the Boston Marathon, where he achieved a personal best of 2:19.He discusses the challenges he faced with injuries, the support from his community, and the insights gained from the Puma Project.
Coach Ryan Chapman after Wartburg has 18 men go Sub 15 in the 5k
What a weekend for the Wartburg distance runners. 18 men broke 15mins in the 5k, setting a new D3 record.We sit down with the mastermind behind it all, Coach Ryan Chapman.Coach Chapman breaks down their performance, goes over their training, and what their staff is doing to create a positive team culture.He shares insights into his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of building a supp
Nikki Boon: Champion at Last
The last two national meets, Nikki Boon has finished runner-up. In outdoors, she was second by 38 point.Now, she is the D3 Champion and record holder.She discusses her emotional reactions to her achievements, the importance of mental preparation, and the supportive community of multi-event athletes. Nikki also reflects on her transition to Emory University from Coastal Carolina, her training adapt
Nick Lyndaker - The Newest D3 Mile Champion
Nick Lyndaker, the newly crowned D3 men's mile champion, reflects on his recent victory, discussing his race strategy, personal growth, and the support he received from his community. He shares insights into his training regimen, the rise of D3 track and field, and his aspirations for the future, including the possibility of breaking the four-minute mile barrier. The conversation highlights th
2025 D3 Track and Field Nationals Preview
Will Leer joins Noah and Stu to discuss the 2025 D3 Track and Field Indoor National Meet.We discuss flat track vs banked track, how will defending champions fare, what events we're looking forward to and much more!RUN WITH US IN ROCHESTERJoin us on March 14 for a 5mile run with Fleet Feet Rochester and Nike Running as we gear up for Indoor Nationals. We’ll meet at Fleet Feet’s Armory location and
2025 D3 Indoor Nationals Preview: Alexis Boykin and Alyssa Busker
The D3 Indoor National Meet is here. To get you ready for the action we sit down with a few top athletes to hear how they're feeling ahead of the meet.This episode we spoke to Alexis Boykin of MIT and Alyssa Busker of Elmhurst.Boykin heads to the meet looking to defend her Shot Put and Weight Throw titles. She's been absolutely dominant the last few season and feels ready to break the Weig
2025 D3 Indoor Nationals: Ziyad Hassan and Josh Rivers
The D3 Indoor National Meet is here. To get you ready for the action we sit down with a few top athletes to hear how they're feeling ahead of the meet.This episode we spoke to Ziyad Hassan of MIT and Josh Rivers of UW-Oshkosh.Hassan led the nation in the mile and 800 but decided to scratch the 800m to go all in on the mile. He talks to us about his progression and how he's ready to handle this wee
Emmanuel Leblond joins the Sub 8 and Sub 14 Club
The Sub 8 and Sub 14 Clubs adds another member. At the BU Valentine Invite, Emmanuel Leblond ran 7:57 to move to 4th in D3 History.He shares insights on the mental and physical preparation required for high-pressure races, the transition from cross country to indoor track, and the importance of community among D3 athletes. In this conversation, Emmanuel Leblond discusses the challenges of balancin
Lauren Jarrett and Sam Blaskowski: Setting the Standard
Back to Back 60m records at the same meet!We dive into the remarkable achievements of Lauren Jarrett and Sam Blaskowski, both record holders in the 60-meter dash from UW-La Crosse. They share their experiences of breaking records, the mental and physical preparation involved, and the supportive environment that fuels their competitive spirit. The conversation explores the balance between individua
Landen Liu - Visualizing Greatness
In this episode of D3 Glory Days, Landen Liu, a standout sprinter from Bethel University, shares his journey in track and field.He's fresh off of becoming the D3 60m 2nd All Time running 6.67.He discusses his relationship with his coach, the importance of team dynamics, and how he balances internal pressures with the competitive nature of the sport.Landen also delves into his training adjustme
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Derek Stanley - UWL Choosing Confidence
In this conversation, Coach Derek Stanley of UW-La Crosse reflects on the men's cross country team's national championship win.
He discusses the emotions surrounding the victory, the management of expectations, and the importance of confidence and mindset in overcoming past disappointments.
He shares insights on race strategy, coaching during competitions, and the individual growth of athletes li
Faith Duncan - Going For It
We sit down with Faith Duncan fresh off her impressive performance at the D3 Cross Country National Championships.
Faith shares her journey, insights into her race strategy, and the significance of her recent win.
We discuss her training regimen, the balance between running and triathlon, and her aspirations for the future.
Faith also reflects on the support from her team and community, her lov
Christian Patzka - Overcoming Pressure and Injury
In July and August, Christian Patzka wasn't running.
In November, he won the D3 XC National Title.
Christian takes us through how he handled dealing with an injury that him sidelined for so long.
He details how he had to handle the pressure of being a 2x runner-up and what this season meant to UW-Whitewater.
Plus, he gives us insight into what he's hoping to accomplish in his final season in D3.
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MIT Women Run for Each Other
What happens when you return your top 7, gain experience and believe? Win a national title.
We sit down with the top 7 from MIT to hear about their first national title and the first ever Women's team to win a national title at MIT.
They go over their thought process throughout the season, how they handled being #1, and told us about the wait in the finishing chute.
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Mills gets it done!
After 42 years, Jeff Miller reflects on UW-Whitewater winning their first men's cross country trophy.
He discusses the transformative impact of COVID-19 on the team's training and focus, the strategic planning that led to their success at nationals, and the evolution of leadership within the team.
Miller emphasizes the importance of athlete feedback in training and the pressu
Culture Breeds Championships at MIT: Riley and Whitney Macon
MIT becomes the 10th program to win a Women's and Men's title. Riley Macon becomes the 3rd coach to win a title with both genders. He joins Pete Farwell of WIlliams and Dan Schwamberger of UW-Eau Claire.
We talk to Riley and Whitney Macon about MIT Women winning the 2024 D3 Women's XC Title.
They detail why their culture has been the backbone of the team.
Prior to this season, Whitney was a volunt
2024 D3 XC National Pre Race On Site Interviews
Noah and Stu were on site on Friday before the D3 Cross Country National Race. They went around talking to various teams on how they're feeling ahead of the big day.
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2024 D3 XC Nationals Preview
Cris, Emily, and Stu break down the 2024 D3 XC National Meet. They talk about the favorites, highlight dark horses, and give their picks for individual and team battle. Should be fun!
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Tim Nelson - Going All In
As fans file into the Lavern Gibson Cross Country course, eager to spectate the best D3 distance running has to offer in 2024, they’ll be walking by a banner that features Tim Nelson, the 2012 champion forever immortalized on the course.
On that day in November, Tim went out hard. Pushing from the front from the first step, he built a seemingly insurmountable lead.
Entering the famous final stre
Christy Cazzola - 17 Titles
The last time D3 XC Nationals was at Terre Haute, Christy Cazzola was the champion.
Not only do we learn about her legendary career, we hear about her thoughts from her win in Terre Haute.
Despite a few titles and a runner-up performance the year before, Christy wasn't so sure she would win in 2012. However, a few inspiring words from the fans made all difference. Make sure to listen for those wor
Noah Droddy's Exit Interview
Noah Droddy retired from professional running.
In this episode, he reflects on his running career, what he'll miss, and what he's looking forward to in retirement.
He went on to 28:08 10k, 1:01:49 Half, and a 2:09:09 Marathon. Inspiring many runners, especially in the D3 community.
Thank you to Noah for the inspiration and motivation. Enjoy this episode.
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Learning from Mistakes - Mo Bati
The nation may not be ready for Mo Bati. He's has flown under the radar this year despite dominating performances.
We caught up with Mo and his coach to learn more about his story.
Mo came to the United States from Ethopia in 2018. He ran a little bit at the high school level but moved to the roads before attending Augsburg. He's run 63/2:18 for the half and full.
Last year, he put up big performa
Augustana Interregional - Porta Potty Line and Post Race Interviews
From the porta potty lines to the post race interviews, we covered it all at the Augustana Interregional.
Hear from Isabel Olson, Christian Patzka, Colorado College Women and Wartburg Men!
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Augustana Interregional Pre Meet Interviews
We're in Rock Island for the Augustana Interregional and we walked around the course to interview Coaches and Athletes.
Listen to what they had to say.
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Bobby Van Allen - Move up the At-Large Consideration Window
The D3 At-Large Window opened this year on September 28th. That means the John McNicholas invite didn't count and leaves a smaller window for team to earn quality wins.
D1 opened up September 13th and D2 opened up September 18th.
Johns Hopkins Coach, Bobby Van Allen, walked us through his proposal of moving up the window to 9 weeks prior to the national meet. It was passed at the coaches conventi
Jules Bleskoski After Winning Paul Short
What if I told you this was Jules 8th cross country race ever?
The late bloomer to cross country is having a strong start to the season after qualifying for both national meets in track.
She played multiple sports in high school but stuck with running because she thought nothing else could match it.
When she got to RPI, she realized she was anemic and began getting more iron. Add in some more mile
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