On The Line: The Postseason Arrives, Plus GOAT Talk


On the latest episode of On The Line, Bryan, Olivia and Cory chat with a pair of talented Pinecrest (NC) High School sisters, dive into more pressing cross country storylines, debate who would win a national championship girls race right now and determine who were the best cross country athletes of all-time. 


Run of Show: 

  • Welcoming in the Alders to the show [1:30]
  • On competing at the NC Runners Invite [2:10]
  • On adjustments for next time at Ivey Redmon [3:00]
  • Training over the last few months [3:50]
  • Races coming up and training longer into 2021 [4:30]
  • On their goals this past year before cancellations [6:10]
  • On takeaways from her national-level track race in August [8:10]
  • On the inspiration of the Alder's mother, Janeth, being a '92 Olympian [9:20]
  • The experience of being in Ecuador and doing volunteer work [10:00]
  • Carmen's decision to commit to BYU [14:00]
  • Thoughts on regionals, sectionals and the postseason [18:45]
  • Abby Vanderkooi's killer season thus far [24:00]
  • MileSplit50 movers and shakers [31:15]
  • Tristian Merchant's record-breaking state championship race [36:00]
  • On the Colorado state championships this weekend [39:20]
  • Quick Hitters [44:50]
  • Who would win the girls national championship race if it was run today [46:50]
  • Social Media Rewind: Who's the GOAT in HS XC? [
  • The Parting Take [59:30]


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