The Indiana Runner Podcast

Colin and Josh Horowitz look at five top performances from boys sectionals and five top performances from girls sectionals then discuss how each team race is shaping up for the state finals in two weeks.Want to hear more from the podcast, including a deep dive on the distance races for state? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner

Colin and Josh Horowitz round up many of the state's best performers and top teams before recapping the fast heats from the Carmel 3200 Showcase last week.Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner for even more!

Colin and Andy Cowen go through the results of the Flashes Showcase and the Sprinter Showcase from this past weekend plus talk how those performances night impact potential team contenders for the girls (Carmel, HSE, Bloomington South) and the boys (Bloomington North, Franklin Central).

Colin and Andy Cowen take a look at how the team title race is setting up for boys contenders (Avon, Lawrence North, Merrillville, North Central, Chatard, Bloomington North and Warsaw) and girls contenders (Carmel, Hamilton Southeastern, Carroll, Heritage Christian, Concordia and Bloomington South).Boys too-early mock state1. Avon 422. LN 413. BN 374. Merrillville 354. Chatard 356. NC 316. FC 318. Warsaw 29Girls too-early mock state1. Carmel 522. HSE 423. Heritage Christian 384. Concordia 345. Carroll 296. BS 27Want to hear our extra content? Go to www.patreon.com/indiana runner for more previews and predictions.

Colin and Josh go event-by-event from two exciting meets at the HSR Finals that saw another flurry of state indoor records fall plus repeat champions among all four teams.Want more Indiana Runner? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner for extra and early content.

Colin and Andy go over the last week of HSR qualification, including a highly competitive HCC meet from the Fairgrounds.Want more from Indiana Runner, including our HSR Finals previews? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner

Colin and Andy Cowen go through the second week of HSR qualifying. Are Lawrence North's sprinters and hurdlers making the Wildcats the team to beat this spring? Can Brownsburg's boys push Bloomington North in the DMR? Can Bloomington South girls beat Carmel in any relays at the HSR Finals? Could Chatard boys or New Albany girls ride two superstars to a team title in June?The guys conclude the podcast with a quick recap of Hoosiers at the national indoor meets, including three national champions.Want more Indiana Runner content? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner

Colin and Josh Horowitz discuss the week that opened the HSR window including a strong start from the Lawrence North boys, Bloomington North boys continued dominance, Concordia girls rewriting records and if the indoor format favors Carmel and Hamilton Southeastern too much to project outdoor potential.Want more of the Indiana Runner Podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner/ for extra, early and exclusive content.

Colin and Andy Cowen review ten performances and storylines from the indoor season, including a plethora of new records and how this could impact the new few months of track & field.Want more of the Indiana Runner Podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner

Colin and Josh go through every event winner from two classic meets at the Indiana Runner Sprint Showcase and Indiana Runner Distance Showcase. Then the guys award three stars.Want more from the Indiana Runner Podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner for extra and exclusive content like team title contender discussion and mock meets.

Colin and Josh talk about the four boys distance events for 2025. How open is the 1600? Will we see a repeat of the cross country state meet in the 3200 with Sam Quagliaroli and Noah Bontrager? Can anyone hope to hang with Bloomington North in the 4x8? Is Caleb Winders the Patrick Mahomes of Indiana high school distance running?Want more from the Indiana Runner Podcast? Check out www.patreon.com/indianarunner for early and extra content.

Colin and Andy talk about the four girls distance events heading into the 2025 season. Can anyone challenge Bloomington South star Ellie Barada in the 800? Will Concordia's Mallory Weller move back to the 1600? Will Pendleton Heights state champion Ava Jarrell attempt to double? Can Carmel get around Concordia in the 4x8? How can HSE's stars Elizabeth Butler and Ciara Kepner aid the Royals' title hopes? Want more from the Indiana Runner Podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner for early, exclusive and extra content.

Colin and Josh Horowitz preview top returners from sprint and hurdle events for the boys. Is the 100 the best event for this spring? Can Center Grove, Lawrence North or North Central's sprint groups propel them to a state title? Will the meet come down to the 4x4? Want more from Indiana Runner? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner to support the podcast and gain access to more content.

Colin and Andy preview top returners from sprints and hurdles event for the girls. Can the Crooke Sisters carry Heritage Christian to a title? Will Carmel win a third straight 4x400 title? Does Carroll have the firepower to win it all? Want to support the podcast and get more from Indiana Runner? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner

Colin and Josh Horowitz go through the five boys field events with top returners and team implications heading into the 2025 season. Want more from the Indiana Runner podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner for early and exclusive content.

Colin and Andy Cowen preview top returners from last year's five field events for the girls. Will changing from IU to North Central have an impact on performances? Can Heritage Christian's Kya Crooke make history as the first ever to win the long jump and high jump in the same year? Want more from the Indiana Runner podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner to for early and exclusive content.

Colin talks to friend and Indiana Runner partner Scott Lidskin about his experiences as the Westfield girls coach. Topics include the changing nature of coaching, finding joy and coaching cross country without track. Want to hear more season recaps from coaches around the state? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner

Colin and Andy Cowen recap the Nike Midwest Regional in Terre Haute and the Foot Locker Midwest Regional from Kenosha, WI. Want more from the Indiana Runner Podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner/

Colin and Taylor preview this weekend's Nike Midwest Regional with some Indiana teams in position to contend for advancement. Taylor concludes the podcast with an announcement. Want more from the Indiana Runner Podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner/

Colin and Andy Cowen recap an incredible state meet on the famed LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute. Want more from the Indiana Runner Podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner/

Colin and Taylor go through the results of all five regionals as teams qualify for the all-important state finals. Want more from the Indiana Runner podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner

Colin is joined by his wife Cathleen to review all 25 sectional sites to start off the tournament. Want more from the Indiana Runner podcast? Visit www.patreon.com/indianarunner for more content.

Colin and Taylor talk about the conference meets and the Nike Twilight meet four weeks out from the state finals. Want more from the Indiana Runner podcast? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner for more.

This episode is a conversation with Zionsville grad, Angelina Ellis. Support the Podcast

Colin and Taylor pull double duty to recap the last two weeks of action from around the state.

The guys go through an exciting week four, highlighted by the Eagle Classic in Brown County. Miscellaneous minute: college football

Colin and Taylor talk about an historically fast week of regular season action around the state, including the Rick Weinheimer Classic at Columbus North with four of the top five boys teams competing. Want more from the Indiana Runner Podcast? Check us out at www.patreon.com/indianarunner

Colin and Taylor go through week 2 in the cross country season, highlighting the county meets in central Indiana. Want more Indiana Runner content? Go to www.patreon.com/indianarunner for exclusive and early content.

Colin and Taylor talk about the second week of competition that included a stunning win by Ben Davis junior Aboubakar Ibrahim, Brownsburg boys emergence as perhaps the state's number one team, the emergence of the Brebeuf girls and solid performances from our preseason number one teams.

Old friends and Indiana Runner partners Colin and Derek talk about Derek's book with Clyde Hart, his 40th birthday fundraiser and the Fort Wayne cross country scene for the 2024 season. Want to contribute to Derek's fundraiser for the elementary school where he serves as principal? https://www.gofundme.com/f/dr-leiningers-birthday-mile

The boys kick off weekly coverage with hokums and early meets from around the state. Featured meet: LaVern Early Bird in Terre Haute Want more from the IR Podcast? Visit www.patreon.com/indianarunner for more content and coaching talk.

In the last preseason podcast, Colin and Taylor talk about teams contending to advance from each regional to the state meet as well as track & field in the Olympics? Want more from the Indiana Runner Podcast? Visit www.patreon.com/indianarunner for exclusive and early content.

Colin and Taylor discuss the top six teams in our preseason rankings: Bloomington North, Carmel, Columbus North, Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern and Noblesville.

This episode is a conversation with Delta grad Nicki Southerland & Martinsville grad Martin Barco. Support the Podcast

Colin and Taylor discuss the state championship potential of Franklin Central, Homestead, HSE, Concordia and Carmel.

Colin and Taylor go in depth on four teams they think could finish on the podium this fall. Miscellaneous minute: the future of public education

Colin and Taylor talk about some teams they think could make the podium this fall.

This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Head Girls Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at Parkway Central High School in Missouri, last year's IATCCC coaches clinic keynote speaker, and writer of The Sprinters Compendium, Ryan Banta. Support the Podcast

Colin and Taylor go in depth on likely state meet teams for the boys.

The guys talk about teams looking to qualify for the state meet heading into the 2024 season. Want more from the Indiana Runner Podcast? Visit www.patreon.com/indianarunner

Colin and Taylor discuss ranked 26-50 in Indiana Runner's preseason top 50 teams. Highlight teams: Corydon Central, Whiteland, West Lafayette, Columbia City, Chesterton, Batesville, Edgewood, Warsaw, Fishers, Penn

This episode is a conversation with current Westfield Girls Head Cross Country Coach, Scott Lidskin. Support the Podcast

Colin and Taylor discuss boys teams ranked 26-50 in Indiana Runner's preseason top 50 teams. Highlighted teams: Culver Academy, Yorktown, Westfield, Ben Davis, Terre Haute South, Indian Creek, Wetview, Edgewood, Floyd Central, Portage

Colin and Taylor go over all 16 events and the team race from this year's state meet. To conclude, they look at three teams to watch for 2025.

Colin and Taylor go over all 16 events and the team race from the this year's state meet. To conclude, they briefly preview four teams to watch for 2025.

Colin and Taylor headline performances from the regional meets and very briefly preview the upcoming state finals.

Colin and Taylor briefly reset the boys and girls team title races then highlight ten performances each from the sectional round.

Colin and Taylor highlight performances after the showcase meets prior to the tournament.

Colin and Taylor talk about each of the 16 (!!!) heats of the Carmel Showcase then highlight other incredible recent performances from around the state.

This episode is a conversation with 2003 Edgewood grad, Cory Martin. Support the Podcast

Colin and Josh go over the action from Franklin Central for the annual Flashes Showcase meet.