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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