About this podcast
A D3 Running Podcast hosted by Noah Droddy and Stu Newstat. D3 Glory Days take deep dives into some of the important names, events, and institutions that have shaped D3 running history, and represented the division in the greater sport as a whole.
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Episodes
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- Dylan Cote - Conn College Invite Champ · 30 minWe sit down with Dylan Cote to talk about his win at the Conn College Invite. The junior from Wesleyan feels great about where he and his team are at this season. They've turned…
- How Amanda Mosborg Ran 2:29 at Chicago · 52 minAmanda Mosborg comes back on the podcast to talk about the Chicago Marathon. Amanda is a Carleton alum who has turned into one of the fastest-rising marathoners in the country…
- Isaiah Hammerand - Pre Nats Champ · 33 minThe Pre National meet was this past weeekend. We sat down with Isaiah Hammerand to get his thoughts on how the race played out. He shares with us his training, how he's gaining…
- Amalia Dorion - Chasing Big Goals · 54 minFind goals that scare you. That's exctly what Amalia Dorion is doing. After getting bored of chasing mile and 5k goals, Amalia is taking on something bigger: an OTQ. A lifelong…
- Jack Pinho - Breaking 4 - 3 years later · 53 minWe welcome back Jack Pinho to the podcast. Jack just broke 4 for the first time since 2023. It happened to be his first mile since breaking 4 for the first time in 2023. He talks…
- 2026 D3 XC Preseason Rankings · 29 minChristian Patzka, Emily Richards, and Stu Newstat go over the 2026 D3 XC Preseason rankings. They talk about the teams they're excited for, storylines this fall and much more…
- Maryann Gong - Going for the OTQ · 58 minAfter dropping 5minutes off her personal best in Boston, Maryann Gong is shooting for an OTQ in Chicago. With a 2:38 marathon PB she is right on the cusp of qualifying for the…
- Emily Richards before her 13th USATF Championship · 31 minEmily Richards is getting ready for her 13th USATF National Championship. Her first was in 2017 as a junior at Ohio Northern. She speaks to her longevity, how the move to NY has…
- Alyssa McElheny - Hyrox World Champion · 49 minIn November, Alyssa McElheny accomplished a lifelong goal of running an OTQ. she had tried twice before and even came within 30s. A month later she tried Hyrox for the first time…
- Driftless Distance Project Co-Founders - Riley Coulter & Parker Huhn · 44 minWe sit down with Riley Coulter and Parker Huhn to learn more about what they're building with the Driftless Distance Project. We get the origin story. They saw a void a lot of…
- Kassie Parker - Finding Her Groove on the Roads · 48 minKassie Parker is in the middle of a breakout year, and this conversation catches her right in the thick of it. After a rocky transition out of D3, where strong training at…
- Kai Smith - The 100m/200m Champ · 45 minKai Smith had one goal for this season: go out legendary. He did just that. He entered the meet as the #10 seed in the 100m and walked away a champion. He moves to #2 All-Time…
- Sydney Radigan's historic season · 45 minAfter a historic season, we speak with Sydney Radigan of Calvin to hear all about it. Indoors, she broke the 200m record, won the 60m dash, and was runner-up in the 200m…
- Ryan Smith - OTQ in his Debut · 50 minRyan Smith - a Bates 2023 grad - can't ask for a better debut marathon! An OTQ! He realized early that it was going to be a solo effort and walked us through his plan. It was one…
- Blake Postler - 2nd Man in D3 History Sub 50 400mH · 33 minHow fun was it to watch Blake Postler last weekend? He had a busy weekend for Eau Claire running the 110mH, 400mH and the 4x400. Over the. course of the weekend he ran 4 400s…
- 2026 D3 Outdoor Track and Field Nationals Preview · 50 minNoah Droddy, Emily Richards, Christian Patzka and Stu Newstat sit down to preview the 2026 D3 Outdoor Track and Field National Championship. Tailwind Nutrition is sponsoring…
- Trevor Richwine - D3 Nationals Preview · 23 minTrevor Richwine joins us to talk about his record, nationals, and his plans for after college. Trevor played 5 sports in high school but moved to running after he ran 1:55 his…
- Ary Garceau - Before 2026 D3 Nationals · 32 minAry Garceau joins ahead of the D3 track and field national meet. She breaks down how she's feeling ahead of this weekend's national championships. She fills us in how the last…
- Stu Newstat - Bouncing back from Boston · 42 minD3 Glory Days co-founder Noah Droddy turns the mic around on Co-Founder Stu Newstat to hear about what happened at Boston. Stu details his running journey dating and why getting…
- Lars Dewall - 2:12 at Boston · 53 min2:12 at Boston for Lars Dewall - a St. Scholastica alum. He talks about being in the pro field and how cool of experience that is. He moved out of Minnesota to teach in San Diego…
- Ryan Hagan - 1500m Record Holder · 46 min3:38! For the first time in season, a D3 athlete broke 3:40 in the 1500m! Ryan Hagan from SUNY Geneseo joins us to break down the race, his training, and so much more. He fills…
- Abby Shoemaker after her OTQ at Napa Valley · 44 minWe sit down with Abby Shoemaker, a UChicago Grad, to talk about her OTQ at Napa Valley. Abby details her love for running and the community she built in NYC. She's had a fast…
- The Build to Boston: Recent Grads Claire Callon and Craig Hundley · 42 minStu sits down with recent grads Claire Callon and Craig Hundley to discuss their first Boston Marathon. Claire ran her BQ while she was still in Amherst and is excited to be…
- The Build to Boston: Jeffrey Denny · 44 minJeffrey Denny grew up in a running family, competed at Ohio Northern University, and getting ready for his fourth Boston Marathon. In this episode, he reflects on what keeps him…
- The Build to Boston: Christina Sakowski · 36 minA new series featuring athletes running the Boston Marathon. Up first we have Christina Sakowski of SUNY Oswego. Christina took 10 years between her last marathon and her BQ. She…
- 2026 D3 60m Champ: Lamont Victoria · 35 minThe last seed going into the championships and Lamont Victoria leaves as the champion! We welcome Lynchburg star onto the podcast to talk about how he entered as the last one in…
- 2026 D3 Indoor Mile Champion: Jack Brown · 35 minJack Brown joins the podcast to talk about his indoor mile win. He breaks down the win, how he felt going into the bell lap, the workouts that gave him confidence to know he…
- 2026 D3 Indoor National Pre Meet Interviews · 15 minA handful of interviews before the Indoor Nationals How to Support D3 Glory Days: THE…
- Chloe Hein and Luke Schroeder · 38 minIndoor Nationals is here so we spoke with two indoor record holders. Chloe Hein broke the long jump record with her jump of 6.46. She told us how getting faster and believing…
- 2026 D3 Indoor Nationals Preview · 47 minWill Leer, Noah Droddy, and Stu Newstat talk all things D3 Track and Field as they get you ready for the 2026 D3 Indoor National meet. Talk through favorites, team battles…
- Quick Update - More D3GD in March · 3 minStu gives a quick update on D3GD! More D3GD coming back in March. Support D3 Glory Days! A big thanks to Bombas for supporting D3 Glory Days for our regional coverage. If you’ve…
- Ethan Gregg after his 2:13 Marathon · 47 minWe catch up with Ethan Gregg after his 2:13 marathon down in Houston last month. He fills us in on what training has been like with Hansons-Brooks, how he spends his days as a…
- Mike McCann's big breakthrough · 59 minFrom 2:24 down to 2:14, Mike McCann is the next D3 runner to earn an OTQ. Mike graduated from Marywood where he was middle of the nationals pack. After leaving the team, he began…
- New Beginnings with Annie Rodenfels · 54 minWe 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…
- Mo Bati: NCAA Eligibility, D3XC Runner-Up, and a 2:12 Marathon · 35 minOn 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…
- Chad Gunnelson - State of D3TF · 57 minChad 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…
- Mike Burnstein - Janji Co-Founder · 1 h 1 minThink 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…
- 2025 D3 XC National Champion: Audrey MacLean · 49 minAudrey 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…
- 2025 D3 XC National Champ: Emmanuel Leblond · 48 minEmmanuel 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…
- 2025 D3 XC Nationals Instant Reaction · 26 minWhile 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…
- 2025 D3 XC Nationals Coaches Show · 58 minThree 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…
- 2025 D3 XC Nationals Prediction Show · 57 minThe 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…
- Isaac vanWestrienen - Augustana Interregional Champ · 31 minIsaac 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…
- Live from the 2025 Augustana Interregional · 23 minWe'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…
- Anna Kenig-Ziesler: 2:35:25 OTQ at Chicago Marathon · 49 minUChicago 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…
- Will Shuflit - Paul Short White Race Champ · 23 minAfter 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…
- 2025 PreNats Champ: Adriana Crabtree · 23 minWe 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…
- 2025 PreNats Champ: BJ Sorg · 22 minAs 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…
- Author Stephanie Reents: We Loved To Run · 1 h 1 min1992 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…
- Remembering Al Carius · 1 h 5 minD3 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+…
