On this week’s Episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett preview one of the most stacked NCAA Championships in recent memory. Ben and Garrett dive deep into the historically loaded 1500-meter fields, analyzing the favorites, sleepers and wild cards for both the men’s and women’s races. The steeplechase battles also promise to be all-time classics, with heavy-hitters and rising stars ready to clash. Plus, could New Mexico really pull off a sweep of the men’s and women’s 10k and 5k? Tune-in for a breakdown of every distance event — from the 800 meters up to the 10k — giving you predictions, key match-ups, and names to watch as we head into the biggest weekend of the year for collegiate track and field! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

• (3:03) Men’s 10k Favorites
• (5:01) Men’s 10k Sleepers
• (8:22) Men’s 10k Wild Cards
• (11:26) Women’s 10k Favorites
• (14:39) Women’s 10k Sleepers
• (17:53) Women’s 10k Wild Cards
• (23:43) Men’s 1500m Favorites
• (28:35) Men’s 1500m Sleepers
• (33:35) Men’s 1500m Wild Cards
• (35:41) Women’s 1500m Favorites
• (39:59) Women’s 1500m Sleepers
• (43:46) Women’s 1500m Wild Cards
• (46:21) Men’s Steeplechase Favorites
• (49:24) Men’s Steeplechase Sleepers
• (51:16) Men’s Steeplechase Wild Cards
• (53:01) Women’s Steeplechase Favorites
• (54:13) Women’s Steeplechase Sleepers
• (58:38) Men’s 800m Favorites
• (1:01:52) Men’s 800m Sleepers
• (1:03:16) Men’s 800m Wild Cards
• (1:04:45) Women’s 800m Favorites
• (1:06:42) Women’s 800m Sleepers
• (1:08:41) Women’s 800m Wild Cards
• (1:10:51) Men’s 5k Favorites
• (1:13:22) Men’s 5k Sleepers
• (1:14:36) Men’s 5k Wild Cards
• (1:16:54) Women’s 5k Favorites
• (1:17:53) Women’s 5k Sleepers
• (1:19:56) Women’s 5k Wild Cards

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, heartbreak strikes as Parker Wolfe announces the end of his NCAA career due to injury. After that, Ben and Garrett dive into a chaotic East Regional Championship 10k race that somehow started well after midnight before exploring why there were so few upsets in the women’s East and West regional races. The guys then analyze the women’s 1500-meter qualifying rounds and national title picture, highlight Kirk Dawkins’ breakthrough 1:46.62 (800) mark to qualify for the national meet and discuss the surprising fall of several top men’s 800-meter runners. Ben and Garrett also offer a breakdown of the two disqualifications (and one reinstatement) along with the celebration of Wake Forest’s domination in the 5k. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

• (3:43) Parker Wolfe Announces End of Collegiate Career Due to Injury
• (8:16) The East Regional 10k Started at What Time???
• (13:12) Should We Be Surprised by Lack of Upsets in East & West Regional Women’s Races?
• (18:47) Women’s 1500m Regional Analysis
• (27:46) Kirk Dawkins PRs with 1:46.62 (800) to Qualify for NCAA Championships
• (30:17) Men’s 800m Sees Multiple Indoor All-Americans Fail to Advance
• (33:52) Rivaldo Marshall & Matthew Smith Disqualification (& Protest Win) Discussions
• (37:51) Wake Forest Men Dominate Top-Four Spots in East Region 5k
• (41:40) Quick Hitters

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, chaos reigns as scratches shake up the NCAA postseason landscape! Ben and Garrett start with the surprising news that Juliette Whittaker is out from the West regional meet entirely, before diving into major event scratches and declarations including Doris Lemngole and Lexy Halladay-Lowry scratching the 5k, and Pamela Kosgei dropping the steeple. The biggest shock? Fouad Messaoudi scratches the 1500 meters to chase 5k gold. The guys also break down Parker Wolfe’s all-in 5k gamble, Simeon Birnbaum’s ambitious 1500/5k double, and Diana Cherotich’s sole focus on the 10k. With top contenders like Marco Langon, Matt Strangio & Jenna Hutchins making key moves of their own, Ben and Garrett sort through the strategy, surprises, and what it all means for the NCAA title races. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

• (3:19) Juliette Whittaker Scratches From Postseason
• (6:25) Doris Lemngole & Lexy Halladay-Lowry Scratch 5k, Kosgei Scratches Steeple
• (13:01) Fouad Messaoudi Scratches Out of 1500m in Favor of 5k
• (18:55) Parker Wolfe Goes All-In on 5k
• (24:08) Simeon Birnbaum Attempting 1500/5k Double
• (26:51) Diana Cherotich Scratches 5k in Favor of 10k
• (29:47) Marco Langon & Matt Strangio Go All-In on 5k
• (35:13) Harvey Cramb Scratches Steeple in Favor of 1500m
• (40:33) Hutchins, Millard & Stearns Scratch 10k to Focus on 5k
• (43:39) Other Notable Scratches

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett unpack Christian Jackson’s jaw-dropping 1:44 mark to win the ACC title over 800 meters — is he someone who can realistically win NCAA gold next month? The guys also break down Gladys Chepngetich’s upset over Makayla Paige, Sophie O’Sullivan’s blistering 58-second closer to take the BIG 10 title over 1500 meters and Meghan Hunter becoming the third woman in NCAA history to dip under 1:59 over 800 meters. From Parker Wolfe’s potential 10k/5k double to huge conference wins from Emmaculate Jemutai, James Corrigan and Sam Whitmarsh, we’ve got all the biggest storylines covered as we gear up for the NCAA Championships. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe!

• (3:09) Christian Jackson Wins ACC 800m Title With Stunning 1:44 Performance
• (9:06) Gladys Chepngetich Upsets Makayla Paige for ACC 800m Gold
• (13:00) Will Parker Wolfe Attempt the 10k/5k Double?
• 17:48) Sophie O’Sullivan Rides Blistering 58-Second Final Lap to Win BIG 10 Title Over 1500m
• (20:39) Allon Clay Edges Matthew Erickson in 800m Photo-Finish Win
• (22:05) Meghan Hunter Becomes Third Woman to Run Under 1:59 (800)
• (28:37) Emmaculate Jemutai Runs Seven-Second PR to Claim BIG 12 Title Over 1500m
• (33:27) James Corrigan Claims BIG 12 Steeple Title With 8:22 Performance
• (36:33) Chloe Scrimgeour Runs 32:13 to Win BIG East 10k Title
• (39:57) Sam Whitmarsh Defeats Abdullahi Hassan Again to Claim SEC 800m Gold

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into whether Fouad Messaoudi can realistically challenge for NCAA gold after his 3:34 PR over 1500 meters. The guys also break down Aidan McCarthy’s dominant 1:45 showing over 800 meters and highlight other standout men’s 1500-meter performances. Then, it’s time for the highly anticipated fantasy draft! Ben and Garrett go head-to-head, building their dream NCAA squads with some surprising picks and bold strategies. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe!

• (3:43) Fouad Messaoudi Posts Impressive 3:34 (1500) Mark
• (11:19) Aidan McCarthy Earns Comfortable Win With Strong 1:45 (800)
• (14:46) Other Notable Men’s 1500m Performances
• (20:15) Women’s Fantasy Draft
• (36:49) Men’s Fantasy Draft

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into another weekend of massive performances on the track! Ethan Strand’s blazing 1500m time of 3:33.22 put him at NCAA #2 all-time while Michaela Rose improved her own NCAA #2 all-time spot with a dominant 1:58.12 (800) effort. The guys break down Titouan Le Grix’s NCAA D2 record of 3:34.30 in the 1500m and Smilla Kolbe’s NCAA #3 all-time mark of 1:59.02 (800). In the 5k, Grace Hartman made history with a 14:58.11, breaking the 15-minute barrier for the first time and securing the NCAA #4 all-time mark! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

• (2:10) Ethan Strand Takes Down Teffra & Wolfe With NCAA #2 All-Time Mark of 3:33.22 (1500)
• (8:11) Titouan Le Grix Claims NCAA D2 Record With 3:34.30 (1500) Mark
• (15:43) Michaela Rose Improves Upon Her Own NCAA #2 All-Time Mark via 1:58.12 (800) Mark
• (18:27) Smilla Kolbe Firms Her Place Amongst Contenders With NCAA #3 All-Time Mark of 1:59.02 (800)
• (25:54) Hunter, Chamberlain & Buswell Post Sub-2:02 (800) Conversions at BYU
• (28:55) Grace Hartman Breaks 15:00 (5k) For First Time With NCAA #4 All-Time Mark of 14:58.11
• (32:31) Virginia Tech Trio Run Sub-3:40 Over 1500m
• (36:59) Harrison Witt Runs 3:37 (1500), Carter Cutting Breaks 4:00 at Altitude in Utah (Mile)

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On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett dive into all the action from the Penn Relays where Nathan Green's kick has never looked better! The guys break down a flurry of elite performances, including Lexy Halladay-Lowry’s 9:18 steeplechase mark and Sadie Sigfstead’s dominant 32:39 (10k) effort. In the 1500m, Grace Hartman earned a comfortable win in 4:07, while the battle for season MVP heats up between Pamela Kosgei and Doris Lemngole. The relay fireworks continued at Penn Relays as the Washington men claimed the 4xMile crown, the Providence separated women themselves in the 4x1500m relay, Margot Appleton’s 4:21 split leads Virginia to a dramatic DMR comeback and much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

• (4:17) Lexy Halladay-Lowry Runs NCAA #5 All-Time Steeple With 9:18 Performance
• (7:55) Sadie Sigfstead Makes a Statement at Penn Relays With a Dominant 32:39 (10k)
• (10:00) Grace Hartman Earns Comfortable Win With 4:07 at Penn Relays (1500)
• (12:50) Who is the Season MVP? Pamela Kosgei or Doris Lemngole?
• (17:07) Washington Takes Title as Elite Anchors Thrill Crowd in Men’s 4xMile at Penn Relays
• (25:57) Flockhart’s Split Separates Providence from Pack in 4x1500m at Penn Relays
• (29:20) Nathan Green Powers Washington to DMR Win at Penn Relays
• (34:12) Margot Appleton Splits 4:21.46, Carries Virginia to Comeback Win in DMR at Penn Relays
• (41:36) Abel Teffra Leads Georgetown Past Oregon for 4x800m Win at Penn Relays
• (46:47) Makayla Paige Anchors North Carolina to 4x800m Penn Relays Title

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On this week’s Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down another electric weekend of NCAA distance action! Jane Hedengren continues to make her case as the future of the sport, while the men’s 800m saw Abdullahi Hassan, Rivaldo Marshall, and Tyrice Taylor all drop 1:45 marks. On the women’s side, Victoria Bossong and Gladys Chepngetich both clocked 1:59 results while Michaela Rose took home a narrow win in a stacked race. The guys also analyze big 1500m wins from Nathan Green, Marco Langon, and Chloe Foerster, as well as Salma Elbadra’s 4:05.85 which moves her to NCAA #5 all-time! Plus, Doris Lemngole breaks the steeple record with a 9:10.13 and much more! Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

• (3:11) Abdullahi Hassan, Rivaldo Marshall & Tyrice Taylor Run 1:45 (800)
• (7:38) Victoria Bossong & Gladys Chepngetich Drop Pair of 1:59 Marks, While Michaela Rose Wins Tightly Contested 800m Race
• (14:34) Nathan Green Runs 3:35 (1500) for Win at Bryan Clay Invite & Marco Langon Takes Win at Wake Forest Invite
• (22:38) Chloe Forrester Runs 4:05 (1500) for Bryan Clay Invite Title
• (27:58) Salma Elbadra Runs 4:05.85 for NCAA #5 All-Time 1500m Mark
• (34:12) Kazimierska & Barnett Impress with Weekend Double Performances
• (36:19) Doris Lemngole Breaks Own NCAA Steeple Record With 9:10.13 Performance
• (41:39) Geoffrey Kirwa Runs NCAA #2 All-Time Steeple Mark of 8:13
• (47:26) Pamela Kosgei Narrowly Takes Down Lexy Halladay-Lowry in 5k Battle
• (49:31) Jane Hedengren Puts The Entire NCAA on High Alert for Next Season With 14:57 (5k)
• (53:47) Dylan Schubert Holds Off Cheruiyot to Win by 0.02 in Nail-Biting Thriller

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