Beyond the Stride – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Beyond the Stride, host Lauren Cawley chats with Sadie Engelhardt, a standout freshman at NC State and one of the most promising young runners in the NCAA.

A former Gatorade National Player of the Year, five-time California state champion, and USA Olympic Trials qualifier, Sadie talks about her transition to college life, finding her place in NC State’s strong team culture, and what it’s like training under Coach Laurie Henes alongside some of the top distance runners in the country.

Sadie also reflects on lessons from her high school career, navigating injuries, handling pressure, and how she’s keeping her passion for the sport at the center of it all!

🎙️ Topics:

• Sadie's transition to college life

• Finding her place in NC State’s strong team culture

• Training under Coach Laurie Henes alongside the nation’s top distance runners

• Lessons from Sadie's high school career

• Navigating injuries and handling pressure

After finishing 80th at last year’s NCAA XC Championships, Michigan State’s Riley Hough has come back stronger than ever. This fall, he has already led the Spartans to a strong start as they chase redemption in their attempt to reach the national meet.

In this episode of Beyond the Stride, Riley opens up about building confidence, learning from setbacks and taking ownership as a team leader. From winning on his home course (the site for this year’s BIG 10 XC Championships) to dropping a huge 8th place finish at the Gans Creek Classic, Hough shares great insights on what has been a breakout season so far).

🎙️ Topics:

• Leading Michigan State’s charge towards a national qualifying spot

• Breakthrough 8th place finish at Gans Creek Classic

• Staying healthy and feeling fitter than ever

• Michigan State’s current team culture

• Lessons learned as an individual at the 2024 NCAA XC Championships

• Big goals for the remainder of the season

🗣️ Hosted by Will Loggia

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 rookie, near national meet misses, a big-time breakthrough this winter and training with his brother. Be sure to go check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and, of course, on The Stride Report! Be sure to throw us a thumbs up and give us a follow as well! The Stride Report https://www.thestridereport.com/

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 State (via Netherlands), being immediately impactful on the national NCAA scene and the challenges of doubling at NCAA Championships. Be sure to rate and subscribe for more great content across our entire TSR video library! The Stride Report https://www.thestridereport.com/

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. The Loper standout discusses his battle against Oussama El Bouchayby, running 1:45 for 800 meters at altitude and his roller coaster experience at the 2023 USA Outdoor Championships.

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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 recently running 15:24 (5k), Scrimgeour has quickly become one of the more challenging distance runners to race against.

The Hoya star walks our audience through her tough adjustment period to the NCAA -- running 2:20 (800) in her first-ever collegiate track race -- to toeing the line against women like Parker Valby and Katelyn Tuohy.

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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 gone on to have major success, running tremendous personal bests of 4:08 (1500), 4:33 (mile) and 8:50 (3k).

TSR's latest addition to our staff, All-American ace Isaac Basten, hopped on the mic for his first episode to interview the Eugene-based standout. The two chatted about Elmore's rise to national competitiveness, training with top-tier teammates and plenty more!

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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, Troutner (currently) sits atop the NCAA mile leaderboard.

We were lucky enough to chat with Troutner regarding his historic performance, what he could potentially do over 3000 meters, possible plans for the national meet and inside stories on training with top BYU teammates.

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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 learned from prior championship races and what the rest of his season may hold...

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 unexpected rise as a top-tier low-stick, his journey through the elite high school ranks, adapting to collegiate racing and more. Seamless transition to the NCAA (0:15) Battling numerous superstars in high school (2:12) Running sub-four minute mile in high school (10:05) Has Hansen surprised himself with his impressive start? (14:48) Welcome to the NCAA moment (16:13) Adjusting to racing 8k distance (18:45) Differences/expectations between high school and college (21:12) Goals and expectations for later this season (23:11) Track vs cross country preference and future track goals (26:30) Most excited about future of Wake Forest (30:08)