• Regional Round Preview
    Oct 21 2026

    In this episode we preview each of the 5 Regionals from around the State of Indiana. We discuss some of teams and individuals that enter this weekend with hopes of a trip to Terre Haute for the State Meet. We also preview some of the "unspokens" that may serve as a topic for future podcast topics.

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    35 mins
  • Sectional Round Preview
    Oct 15 2026

    As the IHSAA Tournament begins, we take a look at some of the most competitive Sectional matchups around the state.

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    31 mins
  • Previewing the 2026 IHSAA Tournament
    Oct 13 2026

    After quite the hiatus, we return to talk about the upcoming 2026 IHSAA Cross Country State Tournament. We look at the Girls and Boys Individual and Team battles, as well as some of the new Regional sites across the state. We also finish with a few thoughts on what the future may look like for high school Cross Country in the state of Indiana.

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    39 mins
  • Columbus North 2025 Breakdown
    Dec 9 2025

    In this episode, we focus in on the Columbus North Bulldogs special 2025 season. The Boys were Nike XC Town Twilight champs, IHSAA State champs, NXR Midwest champs, and finished 8th at NXN. Coach Sluder talks about the training, mindset, and community support that made their 2025 campaign so successful.

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    38 mins
  • Top 5 Spring Storylines
    Mar 7 2025

    In this episode, we talk through some of the top storylines facing the sports of XC and Track in Indiana this Spring season. Topics include the new IHSAA transfer rule, The additional IHSAA-mandated summer moratorium, and the Indoor HSR State Finals.

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    37 mins
  • Ben Davis Coach Ryan McMaster
    Feb 28 2025

    Today on the podcast we welcome in Coach Ryan McMaster. Coach McMaster is the Head Coach of both the Boys and Girls XC programs at Ben Davis High School. We ask him about how it felt to watch his Boys team make it to the IHSAA State Meet for the first time in 25 years, the rich program history at Ben Davis, and the many mentors that have helped him in his coaching journey.

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    43 mins
  • Convo with Coach Arredondo
    Feb 21 2025

    Today we got to catch up with Coach John Arredondo. Coach A has led the Valparaiso Girl's XC program for 17 seasons. We ask him about what makes the Valpo program special, his memories of a magical 2023 State Meet, and even dive into some music suggestions toward the end of our conversation.

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    46 mins
  • Navigating the Offseason
    Jan 22 2025

    In this episode we tackle what priorities we have in the offseason. We sift through a variety of topics, including having individual meetings with athletes, taking time for yourself to recharge, maintaining motivation for coaches and athletes, and making adjustments for the always-eventful winter weather.

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    35 mins