In this conversation, Coach Derek Stanley of UW-La Crosse reflects on the men's cross country team's national championship win.
He discusses the emotions surrounding the victory, the management of expectations, and the importance of confidence and mindset in overcoming past disappointments.
He shares insights on race strategy, coaching during competitions, and the individual growth of athletes like Grant and Aiden Matthai.
Stanley conveys the importance of building a supportive culture in their program and how they're able to provide motivation for non-roster athletes .
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We sit down with Faith Duncan fresh off her impressive performance at the D3 Cross Country National Championships.
Faith shares her journey, insights into her race strategy, and the significance of her recent win.
We discuss her training regimen, the balance between running and triathlon, and her aspirations for the future.
Faith also reflects on the support from her team and community, her love for the outdoors, and her unique post-race celebrations, including her favorite Taco Bell order.
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In July and August, Christian Patzka wasn't running.
In November, he won the D3 XC National Title.
Christian takes us through how he handled dealing with an injury that him sidelined for so long.
He details how he had to handle the pressure of being a 2x runner-up and what this season meant to UW-Whitewater.
Plus, he gives us insight into what he's hoping to accomplish in his final season in D3.
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What happens when you return your top 7, gain experience and believe? Win a national title.
We sit down with the top 7 from MIT to hear about their first national title and the first ever Women's team to win a national title at MIT.
They go over their thought process throughout the season, how they handled being #1, and told us about the wait in the finishing chute.
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Christina Crow and Heather Jensen: 1:50
Liv Girand, Gillian Roeder, and Kate Sanderson: 22:10
Ru Sane and Lexi Fernandez: 44:15
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Mills gets it done!
After 42 years, Jeff Miller reflects on UW-Whitewater winning their first men's cross country trophy.
He discusses the transformative impact of COVID-19 on the team's training and focus, the strategic planning that led to their success at nationals, and the evolution of leadership within the team.
Miller emphasizes the importance of athlete feedback in training and the pressure of expectations as they aimed for the national championship.
He talks about the journey of building a quality program, the evolution of coaching methods over the years, and the personal fulfillment derived from mentoring young athletes.
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MIT becomes the 10th program to win a Women's and Men's title. Riley Macon becomes the 3rd coach to win a title with both genders. He joins Pete Farwell of WIlliams and Dan Schwamberger of UW-Eau Claire.
We talk to Riley and Whitney Macon about MIT Women winning the 2024 D3 Women's XC Title.
They detail why their culture has been the backbone of the team.
Prior to this season, Whitney was a volunteer coach and was promoted to full time this season. She made a big impact and they explain how.
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Noah and Stu were on site on Friday before the D3 Cross Country National Race. They went around talking to various teams on how they're feeling ahead of the big day.
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Cris, Emily, and Stu break down the 2024 D3 XC National Meet. They talk about the favorites, highlight dark horses, and give their picks for individual and team battle. Should be fun!
See you out there.
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As fans file into the Lavern Gibson Cross Country course, eager to spectate the best D3 distance running has to offer in 2024, they’ll be walking by a banner that features Tim Nelson, the 2012 champion forever immortalized on the course.
On that day in November, Tim went out hard. Pushing from the front from the first step, he built a seemingly insurmountable lead.
Entering the famous final stretch, the effort showed, he was losing steam. Fans held their breath wondering if he had done enough to win. He had. The win punctuated a career that saw the UW Stout distance runner go on a streak rarely seen in D3 history.
From being the 4th man to break 14 outdoors, to not losing a title his final track and cross country season, we cover it all on this episode.
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The last time D3 XC Nationals was at Terre Haute, Christy Cazzola was the champion.
Not only do we learn about her legendary career, we hear about her thoughts from her win in Terre Haute.
Despite a few titles and a runner-up performance the year before, Christy wasn't so sure she would win in 2012. However, a few inspiring words from the fans made all difference. Make sure to listen for those words in the episode.
Cazzola fills us in on her decision to not immediately go to college. She tells us how she didn't feel ready and that decision led to one of the best D3 careers of all time.
Talking to a legendary D3 running is a blast because there is so much to cover. Thanks to Christy for her time!
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