D3 Glory Days Podcast

We caught up with Annie Rodenfels! We recorded in November after her third straight NYRR Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5k victory. She becomes the first person to win 3 NYRR Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5ks! We catch up on her recent changes: moving to Colorado, changing coaches, and joining a team. She fills us in on how life as a profrssional has been, what went into her move, and how she vie...

On Christmas Eve, Mo Bati posted on his Strava that the NCAA stripped him of his remaining eligibility after community members raised money ($6k) to help him pay tuition. Because it wasn't a scholarship or used for an NIL deal, it was viewed as a competitive advantage. We talked with Mo about how he's handling the situation, learn more about what happened, and gave him a place to speak on...

Chad Gunnelson serves as the D3 Track & Field Executive Committee President. As he gets ready for the USTFCCCA Coaches Convention, we sit down to hear what they're working on. We learn more about the process the D3 Track & Field Executive Committee serves and proposals they'll be talking about this week. We also learn about his coaching career where he is the Director of XCTF at Au...

Think back to everything you did in college. Picture your hectic schedule and all the fun stress you had. Now, add in building a running apparel business. As if Mike Burnstein wasn't busy enough at WashU, he and his teammate, Dave Spandorfer brought Janji to life. By winning a few business competitions, they had the capital to bring their dream to life. Mike brings us through the early days of...

Audrey MacLean joins D3 Glory Days to talk about her win at D3 XC Nationals. She brings a refreshing perspective to running where she has a lot of fun, tries not to put too much pressure on herself while being very dedicated. She takes us through her thoughts going into the race, the surprise of how big of a gap she had, and how her coach helps her prep for big races. Audrey's love for running...

Emmanuel Leblond rejoins D3 Glory Days to chat through his big win at D3 XC Nationals. He speaks to overcoming feeling bad throughout the race, deciding when to make his move, and the emotions he felt after he crossed the line. He gives insights into his training that helped get him this National title. Now, his eyes are set on running something cool at BU. Support Bombas! A big thanks to Bombas f...

While still in the studio Noah and Stu recap the D3 XC national meet and give their reactions to an awesome day in Spartanburg, SC. UW-La Crosse take home the team title for second year in a row and NYU take home the win for the women. Emmanuel Leblond of Johns Hopkins won on the men's side and Audrey Maclean of Middlebury won on the women's side. Support Bombas! A big thanks to Bombas for support...

Three programs have made it to the national meet for the first time in program history! We speak to all of their coaches to learn more about their teams, their journeys, and what it means for their program. We talked to Coach James O'Brien from Lebanon Valley, Coach Pete Carroll from Swarthmore, and Coach Feldman from Suffolk. They all took different paths to get to the national meet. Lebanon...

The D3 Glory Days crew recaps the regional meet and gives their picks for the podium and individuals. Predictions start around 24:30. Support Bombas! A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve been enjoying the coverage, show some love to Bombas by using our code. Use code: GLORYDAYS21 for 21% off your first order bombas.com How to Support D3 Glory Day...

Isaac vanWestrienen comes back on the D3 Glory Days podcast to talk about his win at the Augustana Interregional. He speaks to the confidence this win brings him and how he's handling the postseason. After injuries and sickness at national meets, h'es ready to go for it this fall. Use Code GloryDays21 on bombas.com for 21% off How to Support D3 Glory Days: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We're live at the 2025 Augustana Interregional. Noah Droddy gives you live updates throughout the races and interviews athletes after the race. He talks to both Individual winners: Isaac vanWestrienen from Cornell College and Jules Bleskoski from RPI. Hear from other teams including: Wartburg, UW-La Cross, Trine, UChicago, and more. Use Code GloryDays21 on bombas.com for 21% off How to Support...

UChicago Grad, Anna Kenig-Ziesler ran 2:35:25 to Qualify for the 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials. She went to UChicago for soccer and used her extra eligibility to run XCTF. It clicked right away as she finished 11th in her very first XC Season. Her running age is super young as 2022 was her first year running full time. Her Marathon progression has gone form 2:43 to 2:35 in just two years. How to...

After taking down a compeitive field at Paul Short, Colorado College's Will Shuflit joins the podcast. He shares how his training is going, why he prefers training at altitude, and how last season's results inspired him for this season. He talks about the confidence that this race gives him and how he'll use that in two weeks at the Augie Interregional. How to Support D3 Glory Days: ⁠⁠...

We sit down with the D3 Womens PreNats champ, Adriana Crabtree from Illinois Wesleyan. She shares her how her summer training leading up to the cross country season went, and how she is hoping to carry her momentum into this season. She discusses the importance of trust in her training, the morale of her team, and her love for Illinois Wesleyan. Adriana also reflects on her transition from multi-s...

As the XC season heats up, we are joined by the PreNats Champ, BJ Sorg. He discusses the importance of heading down to see the course , leadership within a young team, and the impact of Al's legacy on their training. He shares insights on preparation strategies for the national meet, his personal training reflections, and the role of competition in his journey. We also learn about his Strava t...

1992 Amherst grad, Stephanie Reents joins us to talk about her novel, We Loved to Run. Through our conversation, we covered themes of female friendships, competition, and the complexities of being a woman in sports. She reflects on her personal experiences as a runner, the writing process, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. She also highlights what she wants female runners to take...

D3 and the world mourns the loss of North Central coaching legend Al Carius, who passed away earlier today at the age of 83 after a long, brave battle with cancer. In his 50+ years at North Central, Carius became one of the most successful coaches in the NCAA across all sports and divisions: 🏆 19 National Titles 🏆 16 Runner-Up Honors 🏆 42 Podium Finishes 🏅 127 XC All-Americans 🥇 8 Individual...

Our very own Emily Richards broke 2! This has been a dream of hers since 2017 and has been the chase for her for years. We sat down with her to discuss the journey and what it meant to finally clip the sub 2 barrier. Emily reflects on her growth as an athlete, the importance of community, and her aspirations for the future, all while navigating the challenges of professional running. How to Suppor...

Luke Maher, a Tufts grad, discusses the inception and impact of Puma's Project 3, aimed at supporting sub-elite runners. He shares insights on the marketing strategy behind the project, the community engagement it fostered, and the personal stories of athletes involved. Luke reflects on his transition from coaching to a corporate role at Puma, the lessons learned from his coaching experience,...

Lynchburg Announces their new Director of XCTF, Mario Wilson. Wilson, previously the associate head coach of track & field and cross country at the University of Virginia (UVA), brings over two decades of collegiate coaching experience, including more than 20 years at the NCAA Division I level, and a decorated resume that includes 24 conference championship teams and multiple national accolade...

D3 Runners are everywhere. Wheaton College (IL) grad Abby Hall, shares her journey to winning the prestigious Western States 100-mile race. She discusses the significance of the race in the ultra running community, her strategies for success, and the challenges she faced, including a major injury. Abby reflects on her training, the chaos of race day, and the emotional experience of crossing the fi...

Caroline McMartin shares her experience at Gary Bjorklund Half Marathon. It was debut for the distance and she ran 77. minutes to finish 16th overall. We discuss her transition from collegiate to post-collegiate running while balancing dental school. She reflects on her training adjustments, the importance of mental strategies in racing, and the support she receives from her community. We had to a...

In this conversation, Charlie Teeter shares his journey from being a collegiate runner to training for marathons, including his experiences with YouTube content creation, coaching, and balancing his professional life as a materials engineer. He discusses his training philosophy, the transition to marathon running, and his upcoming half marathon, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in both t...

"The best way to portray authenticity on camera is to be authentic." There's a good chance you've seen a Kofuzi video. But did you know he pole vaulted at WashU for a season? Kofuzi reflects on his college experience, the influence of early photography and video technology, and the impact of daily vlogging on his creative process. He shares his journey through burnout, the evolut...

Julie Heidi, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at MIT, reflects on a historic season for the women's team, including their first-ever triple crown. MIT went from never have a women's team national title to securing three in one year! She discusses the importance of mental and physical health for athletes, the challenges of recruitment at a prestigious institution like MIT...