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On this week’s episode of The Stride Report Podcast, Ben and Garrett preview a loaded John McNichols Invitational, breaking down the biggest team and individual battles set to unfold in Terre Haute! The guys dive into both the men’s and women’s fields, discussing the team favorites, programs that could exceed expectations, potential unranked surprises, and the top individual contenders who could make a statement this weekend. To close out the episode, Ben and Garrett run through a round of rapid-fire questions and make their final predictions ahead of one of the first major tests of the 2026 cross country season. Be sure to listen, subscribe and review!

(4:31) John McNichols Invitational Team Favorites (Men)

(9:39) Teams That Will Exceed Expectations (Men)

(14:48) Unranked Preseason Teams That Could Surprise This Weekend (Men)

(18:40) John McNichols Invitational Individual Favorites (Men)

(25:09) John McNichols Invitational Team Favorites (Women)

(33:49) Unranked Preseason Teams That Could Surprise This Weekend (Women)

(36:49) John McNichols Invitational Individual Favorites (Women)

(40:39) Unranked Preseason Women That Could Surprise This Weekend

(43:52) Rapid Fire Questions

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