Cole Sprout
Professional runner for Nike and former Stanford All-American who transitioned from a decorated NCAA career toward the roads, placing highly in road 5Ks and pursuing longer-distance potential under a professional training group.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 7min
Cole Sprout & Charles Hicks on Leaving the NCAA Bubble: Identity, Expectations, and What “Washed” Really Means
Cole Sprout, a former Stanford All-American now testing himself on road 5Ks and longer distances. Charles Hicks, NCAA cross country champion turned 2:09:59 marathoner. They talk about leaving the NCAA bubble, choosing events and training culture, defining “washed” and retirement, building habits and environment, and how identity and expectations shift when stepping into pro running.
