Podcast Episodes

Office Hours: Comparing the NCAA Division I vs. Division III Cross Country Experience

“I think the thing that characterizes DII, DIII and NAIA athletes is that they're super passionate about running in a way that differs from DI athletes. I always see the DIII guys and gals who are go…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

One Last NCAA XC Recap + Runner DQ'ed After Running An OTQ Over A Bottle Handoff | The Lap Count

This is The Lap Count newsletter by Kyle Merber, as read by Chris Chavez.

Join more than 15,000 people who stay up-to-date with all the thrilling action and biggest stories in the world of track & fi…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Harvard's Graham Blanks After Winning The 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championships

"I try to divert a lot of the attention from me towards the team because it really is a lot bigger than just me and my performances. I have a lot of supportive teammates and great staff at Harvard – …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA XC Championship Men's Individual Recap: Graham Blanks Is Your King

MEN’S INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION | GRAHAM BLANKS

– Harvard’s Graham Blanks made history as the first-ever man from the Ivy League to win the men’s cross country individual title. He raced patiently before s…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA XC Championship Men's Team Battle Recap: Oklahoma State Takes Down NAU 49-71

MEN’S TEAM CHAMPIONS | OKLAHOMA STATE

– One year after losing on a tiebreaker on their home course, Oklahoma State left nothing to doubt and downed the defending champion Northern Arizona 49–71.

– Th…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA XC Championship Women's Individual Recap: Parker Valby Dominates

WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION | PARKER VALBY

– After finishing second at the 2022 NCAA Cross Country Championships, Parker Valby dominated this year’s race to win in 18:55.2 for the 6K course. She won …

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

NCAA XC Championship Women's Team Battle Recap: NC State Wins Third Straight National Title

WOMEN’S TEAM CHAMPIONS | NC STATE THREEPEAT!

– The NC State women won their third consecutive team title with a narrow one-point victory victory Northern Arizona, which marked the closest team finish…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

NICO YOUNG, GRAHAM BLANKS, KY ROBINSON? | NCAA Cross Country Championships Men's Individual Preview

A Wide Open Race At The Top

"Nico Young feels due for an individual title on the grass. From his fourth place finish as a freshman, to falling just short over the final stretch last year, Young has n…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

KATELYN TUOHY VS PARKER VALBY BREAKDOWN: NCAA Cross Country Championships Women's Individual Preview

Katelyn Tuohy vs Parker Valby: Part III

"Stop me if this sounds familiar. Florida’s Parker Valby (2nd at 2022 NCAAs) is running eye-popping times that make her look untouchable, while Katelyn Tuohy i…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago

2023 NCAA Cross Country Championships: Women's Team Preview + Predictions

NCAA Cross Country Championships Women's Team Preview: Will NAU Break Up The NC State Three-peat? "It was only a matter of time before the Northern Arizona University women caught up to their male co…

Published on 1 year, 10 months ago