Season 2, Episode 16: Recap of NJCAA, NAIA nationals, and preview of NCAA Division I, III nationals

The podcast starts with the Iowa Western women's dominant victory at NJCAA national in Pittsburg, Kan., on Friday and Saturday. Freshman Hilda Chebet paced the Reivers with three national titles and a runner-up in the 1,000. The Iowa Western men were third in the nation and paced by Nicholas Kiprotich's runner-up finish in the 5,000. Iowa Central placed fifth and sixth in the team races and had two runner-up finishes in Relays. Indian Hills had a national champion in sophomore Aliyah Simmons. The Dordt University men tied for 10th nationally at NAIA nationals and was paced by a runner-up 4x800 squad. The Dordt women's 4x800 did come through with a national title in that event. Thr road running report is led by former Cyclone Hillary Bor's third place at the Gate River Run 15K in Jacksonville, Florida. The NCAA Division I preview breaks down the chances of a repeat title by the Cyclones' Wesley Kiptoo in the 5,000 as well as another event, the 3,000, and two Drake runners, Isaac Basten and Adam Fogg, in the mile. The Division III preview details the No. 2 Loras College women's chances in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where star distance runner and former Clayton Ridge standout Kassie Parker will be seeking more national titles. The No. 2 Wartburg College men will be seeking a national title behind a former Carlisle star, while the No. 3 Loras men will be guided by reigning 800 outdoor champion and former Cedar Rapids Prairie prep Mike Jasa.