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The Indiana Runner Podcast

Indiana Runner
Indiana High School Cross Country
High School Cross Country
Hamilton Southeastern
Cross Country
Boys State Meet
Valparaiso
Carmel
Boys State Finals
Columbus North
Indiana Distance Running
Bloomington North
Fishers
Fort Wayne Concordia
Indiana State Meet
Indiana
New Prairie Regional
Castle
Mount Vernon
West Lafayette
Track and Field

Indiana Runner staff members (and guests) keep you up to date on the world of Indiana high school distance running (and beyond).

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Latest Episodes

Colin and Josh go through the four boys distance events. Will Bloomington North win a fourth straight 4x8? Can anyone in the loaded field of returners challenge Caleb Winders? Will Calvin Seitz and Noah Bontrager renew their rivalry in the 1600 and 3... more

Colin and Scott Lidskin review winners of each event at the second of three meets in the Indiana Runner series and discuss the spectacular new indoor track at Brownsburg High School.

Colin and Josh talk extensively about the four girls distance events before a potentially historic year with all state champions returning.

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Colin and Josh look at individual sprints and hurdles events plus two relays. Is Lawrence North's Monshun Sales the favorite in the 100 and 200? Can Mt. Vernon's Sebastian Sprague carry his team to title contention? Can anyone challenge hurdles state... more

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Recent Guests

Angelina Ellis
2017 Zidesville grad, three-time state cross-country qualifier, NCAA cross-country nationals qualifier, and professional runner for Under Armour's Mission run Dark Sky Distance.
Under Armour
Episode: Interview #73 - Angelina Ellis
Cole Hocker
Three-time Allstate finisher in cross country, collegiate champion and professional athlete
Nike
Episode: Interview #67 - Cole Hocker
Nicki Southerland
A four-time state champion and Allstate finisher in cross country and track.
Future student-athlete at University of Notre Dame
Episode: Interview #72 - Nicki Southerland & Martin Barco
Martin Barco
A three-time state champion and Allstate finisher in cross country and track.
Future student-athlete at University of Washington
Episode: Interview #72 - Nicki Southerland & Martin Barco
Ryan Banta
Head girls cross country and track and field coach at Parkway Central High School in Missouri.
Parkway Central High School
Episode: Interview #71 - Ryan Banta Pt. 2
Scott Lidskin
Current Head Girls Cross Country Coach at Westfield High School
Episode: Interview #70 - Scott Lidskin

Hosts

Colin Altavote
Co-host and analyst, providing insights and expertise on Indiana high school distance running.
Josh Horowitz
Co-host, sharing valuable insights into the competitive landscape of Indiana high school distance running.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Thank you

    Love this podcast! Great to listen to and has great content and info about what is happening with the best runners in the state. Thank you for this amazing podcast, we all appreciate it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoVeThAtJoUrNeYfOrYoU
    United Statesa year ago
  • Painful to listen to

    As a parent of a child who runs both cross country and track this podcast is so horrible and uninclusive. It only ever talks about the top runners in the state and only gives glory to the privileged kids who don’t have to worry about anything in life except for running such as the families in Carmel where you coach. As for me I am a dad to a runner and we live in a very rural area and my daughter goes to a school where her team has only 9 athletes and their fastest runner runs around a 6:45 mile... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    you know who33
    United States3 years ago
  • Most horrible thing I ever heard

    Let me just start off by saying back in the day I was a runner and this is a disgrace to the sport. I am absolutely appalled by the kind of talk on this podcast. I am also a parent to 3 children who also run xc and track. As a parent this makes me livid. This podcast is so horrible and it really makes me disappointed to see how uninclusive this is and it shows me how these coaches see our athletes. It is so incredibly wrong to only give attention to the well privileged families such as some in ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    you know who1
    United States3 years ago
  • Stunning Quality

    Best pieces of audio that has ever crossed my ears in my lifetime.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Good Shoe Man
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Insight

    Thanks for doing the podcast. As a parent of high school runners I enjoy the insight. It’s also great to hear about other teams and runners from around the state that we don’t see most of the year.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Runkeprun
    United States4 years ago

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Some criticism exists regarding the perceived focus on more privileged schools and the need for more inclusivity in coverage of smaller teams.
There is a strong community feel, with many parents and coaches valuing the content as a reliable source of information.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its insightful recaps and in-depth discussion of Indiana high school running events.

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2026 Girls Distance Preview
Q: What do you think she could realistically place in the 1600 then?
I agree with top three.
2026 Girls Distance Preview
Q: How does what we saw this cross-country season impact our projections for this event?
Returning strong runners like Mallory Weller could dominate if healthy, but the depth of the competition remains significant.
2026 Girls Sprints/Hurdles Preview
Q: Do you think Ford has a credible chance to win the 100, 200, and four by one?
I would give her almost a 100% chance to win the 100 and the 200, and maybe 50% for the four by one.
2026 Girls Sprints/Hurdles Preview
Q: If the 400 is her first race, does that make Lammie the runaway favorite?
Yes, it for sure makes her the favorite with O'Neill graduating.
2026 Girls Sprints/Hurdles Preview
Q: If I give you Ford or the field, who are you taking?
I would take Ford at this moment, given what we know.

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This podcast focuses on Indiana high school distance running, providing insights, recaps, and analysis of various meets and athletes. The hosts engage in discussions about standout performances in cross-country and track events, emphasizing team dynamics and individual achievements. Episodes often highlight regional and state competitions, analyze race results, and speculate on future races, making it a resourceful platform for fans and participants of high school distance running in Indiana. Unique to this podcast is its dedication to covering the competitive landscape of running at a local level, thereby fostering a strong community among listeners who are deeply invested in this sport.

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1. Angelina Ellis
2. Cole Hocker
3. Nicki Southerland
4. Martin Barco
5. Ryan Banta
6. Scott Lidskin

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