Hello and welcome to the Red Banner Race Report Podcast! My name is Meran, and I launched this podcast to shine a spotlight on the incredible athletes, coaches, and supporters that make the sports of cross country and track and field so special. I spent some of the best years of my life as a collegiate runner racing in this division, and the memories and experiences I had while chasing the Red Banner changed my life. I hope this podcast helps you get to know the humans behind the amazing athletic achievements within the NAIA, and the stories told here inspire you to keep chasing your dreams and goals.

For our first episode, we are kicking it off in style with Marian University runner Tristan Trevino. Tristan, a junior, had an incredible three days of performances at the national championship meet in Gainesville, Florida, March 5-7. He was the anchor leg in the 4x800 meter relay, which set a national and facility record by two seconds in 7:27. Tristan then won the mile in a closely contested race, coming from behind and outleaning Justin Kiplagat of Trinity Western and Camden Khon of Spring Arbor in a photo finish: the three runners were only separated by tenths of a second. In one of the last events of the meet, Tristan anchored another relay home: the Distance Medley Relay (DMR) took first, helping Marian clinch the team title. For his achievements this season, Tristan was named the USTFCCCA Track and Field Athlete of the Year.

Thank you so much for tuning into The Red Banner Race Report. I can’t wait to feature more cross country and track and field athletes from the NAIA…stay tuned because it might just be YOU!

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I’ll leave you with Tristan’s favorite quote: “I go to the races to watch you make art, and it’s beautiful and inspiring and everything art should be… even though there are times when I have to close my eyes…then there are other times… when you just take my breath away.” - Mom Racer

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