Beyond the Stride
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!
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 22
- Years Active
- 2024
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 22): Amina Maatoug Details Her Transfer Commitment to Washington & What Other Schools She Was Considering
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 Wash…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 21): Grace Hartman Discusses NC State's XC Dynasty & Breakout Sophomore Year
🔴 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-Ameri…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 20): NCAA Mile Bronze Medalist Kimberley May, "I Never Would've Thought I Could Make NCAA Indoors"
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 Str…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 19): Villanova's Liam Murphy Surprised Himself With His Crazy Kick to Win Penn Relays
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 …
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 18): Drake's Isaac Basten Talks Controversial Fall at NCAA Championships & Denied Protest
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…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 17) Adam Spencer Talks Running 3:31 (1500) & Reacts to 2024 NCAA Mile Heats
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 conten…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 16): Iowa State's Darius Kipyego Talks Training With His Brother & Final Breakthrough to 1:46 (800)
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 rook…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 15): Duke's Amina Maatoug Discusses the Challenges of Championship Doubles
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…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 14): Wes Ferguson Details His Rise as One of the Most Feared 800m Runners in the NCAA
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…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 13): Chloe Scrimgeour's Growing Confidence Led to Her Monumental Rise
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 …
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 12): Oregon Star Maddy Elmore Almost Medically Retired Until Shalane Flanagan Joined the Ducks
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 g…
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
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…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 10): Yusuf Bizimana Talks NCAA 1k Record, Championship Lessons & Aspirations
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 l…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 9): Rocky Hansen Details His Rapid Rise as a Top NCAA XC Rookie!
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 unexpect…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 8): Amelia Mazza-Downie Talks Stunning Transfer to Florida & Expectations as a Top Name
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 be…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 7): Ryan Wilson Details His Rise to D3 Superstardom & Transferring to Duke
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 s…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 6): Olivia Markezich On Thrilling NCAA Title Win & Running 9:17 Steeplechase
Olivia Markezich is the next guest in our Beyond the Stride interview series! The Notre Dame star joined Ben Weisel to chat about her incredible three-season success, including her dominant steeplech…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 5): Ky Robinson on Winning Double NCAA Titles and Reaction to Landing Lex & Leo Young
Ky Robinson, who may have an argument of being the best men's distance runner in the NCAA right now, was able to join Beyond the Stride for a new interview episode! The Cardinal superstar breaks dow…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 4): Maia Ramsden On Winning the 2023 NCAA 1500 Meter Title
Beyond the Stride has returned, this time with our first Division One national champion! This week, Ben Weisel is joined by Harvard star Maia Ramsden, the NCAA's most recent 1500 meter national title…
Beyond the Stride (Ep. 3): Isaac Basten On Narrow NCAA Title Miss, Masterclass Tactics & Responding to Critics
The Stride Report's newest interview show, Beyond the Stride, is back with yet another top collegiate distance talent! Drake standout and national title contender, Isaac Basten, joins your TSR admin,…