The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show

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Track and field's biggest names on the track, in the coaching ranks and within the industry sit down and open up in-depth to share brilliant insights and vivid snapshots from their professional/personal accomplishments and experiences in the sport. Hosted by CITIUS MAG founder Chris Chavez. The show was named one of "The Best Running Podcasts" by Runner's World. ▶ Visit https://CITIUSMAG.com ▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ Instagram: https://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag ▶ Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag

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Nov 13, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

This Week In Track & Field: LA28’s Tough Standards Have Been Revealed, Beijing 2027 Schedule Thoughts + Agnes Ngetich’s In / Yomif Kejelcha Out For Valencia Marathon

The road to LA28 just got faster. This week, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia break down the new Olympic qualifying standards and what happens when more of the field is expected to get in through the world rankings. Which meets will matter most? How will NCAA athletes navigate the qualifying window? And what happens when an athlete qualifies through the rankings but their federation asks for more? Discussed in this…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

The Too Early 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Rankings (With Rory Linkletter x Out & Back Podcast Crossover)

We put out our first 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials power rankings right after Boston, about a week before Vinny Mauri ran 2:05:55 in his marathon debut at Glass City. Whoops. This time, we waited until after New York. Valencia is still on the calendar, so check back in a month and we might already have some explaining to do. For this edition of the CITIUS MAG Podcast, I’m joined by Rory Linkletter of the Out…
Nov 9, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Jake Heyward’s Incredible Comeback: Two Achilles Surgeries, Nearly Two Years Without Running + Coaching Himself Back To The Top

“The adversity I’ve been through, the people I met along the way, the situations I’ve been in because of all of that — they make me who I am today. Just trust the process, trust and have patience and faith, and don’t forget who you are. Do it your way.” My guest for today’s episode is Jake Heyward, who finished fourth at the Commonwealth Games and fourth at the European Championships in 2026. As a competitor, he’ll…
Nov 6, 2026 · 51 min

Zouhair Talbi On His Top American Finish In 2:06:43 (U.S. Course Record) At The 2026 New York City Marathon | Race Recap + Reflections

“Me matching that move showed I was trained. At that point everyone is tired. To go from running fast to running very fast and still be there — that showed something. Small tweaks here and there can really put me in contention next time.” My guest for today’s episode is Zouhair Talbi, who crossed the finish line of the 2026 New York City Marathon in sixth place for top American in 2:06:43. We recorded this on…
Nov 4, 2026 · 57 min

How The NYC Marathon Made Us Fall In Love With Running Again: Our CITIUS MAG Party Pack

What happens when the CITIUS MAG crew trades the marathon coverage for 26.2 miles together? Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Mac Fleet recap the NYC Marathon CITIUS MAG Party Pack, from chaotic training buildups and Staten Island logistics to Brooklyn’s electric crowds and Matthew Centrowitz’s motivational speeches on the Queensboro Bridge. We break down the 3:30 goal, the late-race suffering that split the group and…

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Nov 3, 2026 2026 NYC MARATHON RECAP: ANDREAS ALMGREN SMASHES HIS DEBUT, SHEILA CHEPKIRUI WINS AGAIN; JESS MCCLAIN OUTKICKS HELLEN OBIRI FOR 2ND!
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia recap the elite races at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, including: – Andreas Almgren won the marathon in his first race at the distance, the first open division man to debut and win in New York since Gebre Gebremariam in 2010 — and the first Swede to win any division in race history. The reigning world half marathon champion and European 10,000m champion sat with the lead pack…
Oct 28, 2026 50 Years Of 5 Boroughs: The Story Of The 1976 New York City Marathon
Fifty years ago, 2,000 runners lined up for the first five-borough New York City Marathon. The city was on the brink of bankruptcy. Nobody knew if spectators would show up. The race was supposed to be a one-time bicentennial celebration. In this special episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast, George Hirsch (chairman emeritus of New York Road Runners) takes us inside the decisions, personalities and unlikely bets that…
Oct 27, 2026 2026 NEW YORK CITY MARATHON PREVIEW
More than 50,000 runners will take on the five boroughs on Sunday, Nov. 1, and the professional races are shaping up to be fascinating. In this episode, we discuss: - Defending champion Benson Kipruto looks to become the first man to win back-to-back NYC titles since Geoffrey Mutai. - Andreas Almgren makes his marathon debut after winning the World Half Marathon Championships in a European record of 58:06. -…
Oct 27, 2026 Jess McClain On Why She’s Ready To Race For The New York City Marathon Podium
“I think podium is a goal for sure. There was this moment where a lot of us were saying it without saying it. It’s time that just happens.” My guest for today’s episode is Jess McClain, who spent the 2024 New York City Marathon largely self-coached and in her own words, “going off vibes.” She stood at a press conference just feet away from Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri and thought she hadn’t prepared well enough…
Oct 24, 2026 Zouhair Talbi Has Unfinished Business At The NYC Marathon + Chasing The Podium
“If I can close the gap a little bit more each time, one day I can win the race. I’m here for the long term.” My guest for today’s episode is Zouhair Talbi — and if you’ve been following American marathon running this year, you already know the name. We had him at No. 2 in CITIUS MAG’s Way Too Early 2028 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Power Rankings. He ran 2:03:45 at the Boston Marathon in April, finishing fifth…
Oct 23, 2026 Conner Mantz Opens Up On His Toughest Year Yet + His Comeback From Injury To The 2026 NYC Marathon
“I don’t live to run. I run to live. And the decision was: let’s just both stay home.” My guest for today’s episode is Conner Mantz — the American record holder in the marathon and for the first time on this podcast, a dad. He is days out from the TCS New York City Marathon, where he will race for the first time since breaking the record in Chicago last October. The twelve months in between have been the hardest of…
Oct 22, 2026 Joe Klecker On His 130+ Mile Training Weeks, 2:05 At The Boston Marathon + 2026 NYC Marathon Goals
“Going into my first one, we played it pretty safe. We really wanted to work on strength and didn’t touch much work faster than 5:00/mile pace. Then going into Boston, we pushed the envelope a little bit — like, okay, we’ve got one on the board, let’s go for a big one.” We’re kicking off our pre-NYC Marathon interviews and my guest for today’s episode is Joe Klecker — an Olympian, 2026 Boston Marathon top-ten…
Oct 21, 2026 How To Qualify For The 2028 Olympic Marathon Revealed & Explained
LA28 OLYMPIC MARATHON QUALIFICATION DETAILS ARE HERE. World Athletics has outlined how athletes can qualify for the 2028 Olympic marathon: - Qualification window: Nov. 1, 2026 – April 30, 2028 - 70 quota places per gender (down from 80 in Paris) - Entry standards to be finalized in December - Top 5 at a Platinum Label marathon counts toward the entry standard - World Rankings will help fill the remaining places -…
Oct 14, 2026 Clayton Young On His 2:05:23 PR And Top American Finish At The Chicago Marathon While Battling A Torn Hamstring | Race Recap + Reflection
“I’ve watched too many Chicago Marathons. I’ve been in too many Chicago Marathons. My experience in this race is unparalleled right now — and it felt good when it mattered on Sunday.” Clayton Young is the top American at the 2026 Chicago Marathon, now officially the second-fastest American in history on a record-eligible course with a 2:05:23. He did it on a hamstring with a 12-centimeter tear that his doctor had…
Oct 13, 2026 Vinny Mauri After His 2:06:45 Chicago Marathon, The Early Move, The Hamstring Stops And Lessons Taken With No Regrets
"I’m coming away happy with taking a big swing at it. It’s better to hit the wall early than in March of ’28 or at something that matters a little bit more.” My guest for today’s episode is Vinny Mauri. And Sunday’s Chicago Marathon was exactly as exciting as you hoped it would be thanks to him. At 15K, running 2:04 pace in his first world major, Vinny looked around, decided that was too conservative, and made a…
Oct 13, 2026 Emma Grace Hurley On Her 2:20:47 Marathon Debut, American Debut Record At The 2026 Chicago Marathon
I always want to take it in and appreciate it because I feel so lucky to get to have those moments. And I know it takes a village.” Emma Grace Hurley ran 2:20:47 at the 2026 Chicago Marathon on Sunday — the fastest marathon debut by an American woman in history, breaking a record that stretches back to Deena Kastor in 2001 and runs through Kara Goucher, Jordan Hasay, and Fiona O’Keeffe. She finished seventh overall…
Oct 12, 2026 2026 CHICAGO MARATHON RECAP
Chris and Preet are back to break down the biggest highlights from the Chicago Marathon yesterday, including: – After finishing second in 2025, Amos Kipruto claimed his Chicago title in 2:01:09, tying Eliud Kipchoge for No. 5 on the all-time list. – Reigning champion Hawi Feysa and two-time Chicago champion and former world record holder Brigid Kosgei went out hard, covering the opening 10K in 31:04 (2:11:05 pace).…
Oct 12, 2026 Charles Hicks On His 2:05:35 At The Chicago Marathon (No. 3 U.S. All-Time On A Record-Eligible Course) | Race Recap + Reflections
“If I could teleport back a thousand times over, I’d probably make the same decision without the knowledge I have today. But going forward into every race, I’ll have that knowledge.” Twelve months ago, Charles Hicks had never run a marathon. Since then he’s raced three of them: sixth in New York, seventh in Boston, and yesterday in Chicago, eighth in 2:05:35. That’s the third-fastest time ever by an American on a…
Oct 9, 2026 BONUS EPISODE: Chicago Cubs Legend & Former Yankees Star Anthony Rizzo Is Running The Chicago Marathon
My guest for today’s episode is Anthony Rizzo — three-time All-Star, 2016 World Series champion with the Cubs, and as of Sunday morning, a marathoner. He is running the Chicago Marathon for the first time, on the tenth anniversary of that World Series title, in support of the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation, with a goal of raising a million dollars for pediatric cancer research. Anthony was diagnosed with…
Oct 8, 2026 NAZ Elite’s Adriaan Wildschutt On His Marathon Debut And Aiming For The Podium In Chicago
My guest for today’s episode is Adriaan Wildschutt — a NAZ Elite athlete, South African national record holder in the half marathon, and as of Sunday, a marathoner. He makes his debut at the Chicago Marathon four days from now, which means he is currently listed last on the start list. He has no marathon personal best. He is completely fine with that. Adriaan grew up in South Africa, playing rugby, cricket, and…
Oct 6, 2026 2026 CHICAGO MARATHON PREVIEW
The Chicago Marathon goes Sunday on a course that has produced a world record or an American record every year since 2022. Defending champions Jacob Kiplimo and Hawi Feysa return, and multiple men in the field have openly said they’re chasing Conner Mantz’s American record. The weather: 59°F with a 54°F dew point at 7 a.m. local, rising to 64°F and a 57°F dew point by 9. Manageable for the elites, warmer than ideal…
Oct 5, 2026 Galen Coaches Kyle (Episode 2) | The Most Excited He’s Been Before A Race In A Long Time
“I really haven’t been this excited heading into a race in a long time. And that’s all rooted in the training I’ve done.” Kyle Merber’s second conversation with Galen Rupp ahead of the Chicago Marathon comes with bittersweet news: Kyle is scratching. A jagged rock on the exit of a river after a good run turned into a trauma-induced plantar situation that worsened until Chicago was no longer feasible. He takes full…
Oct 4, 2026 Vinny Mauri On The Treadmill Training That Has Everyone Talking Before His 2026 Chicago Marathon Debut + American Records Odds
“Toledo was a debut effort. This is my debut race of the marathon. Those are two different things.” My guest for today’s episode is Vinny Mauri — and the last time we had him on, he had just run 2:05:53 in his marathon debut on a bike path in Toledo, Ohio, self-coached, without a pacer, without a shoe contract, and with no course clocks anywhere on the route. He looked up at the finishing clock expecting to see…
Sep 30, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Unpacking How Tigst Assefa Ruptured Her Achilles At 40K & Still Ran 2:11:04 (No. 3 All-Time) At The Berlin Marathon
A lighter week of running action but a big performance out of Berlin needs some more context. Discussed in this episode: – Berlin Marathon — men’s race: Guy Adola wins in 2:02:51 in the absence of Sebastian Sawe (stress fracture to the right tibia ruled him out of all fall marathon options). – Tigst Assefa, 2:11:04, and the Achilles that didn’t quite hold: Assefa won Berlin in 2:11:04 for the third fastest women’s…
Sep 29, 2026 Clayton Young Reveals Hamstring Tear, Still Plans To Chase American Record At The 2026 Chicago Marathon
“I called my shot. I’m confident in my ability to still chase the American record. I’ve already learned so much this build that it’s already been a success.” My guest today is Brooks professional marathoner and Suunto-supported athlete Clayton Young, joining us two weeks before the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Earlier this spring, Clayton finished 11th at Boston in 2:05:41 after a ten-week build that followed a…
Sep 28, 2026 Ranking The Top 25 Track Athletes Of The 2026 Outdoor Season
Unlike “normal” global championship years, this professional season ended with three championships of a sort: the Diamond League final, World Ultimate Championships, and World Road Running Championships. As its name implies, the “ultimate” championship feels like the closest thing we had this year to a be-all-end-all determination of who’s the best athlete in their respective events, but it’s easier to look at the…
Sep 26, 2026 Charles Hicks On His Biggest Marathon Build Yet + What He Wants At The Chicago Marathon
“I’ve allowed my brain to anchor on the fact that I can run 2:04. It’s physically possible — and that’s as good as it gets as a signal. Now let’s go find out what the trend looks like.” My guest for today’s episode is Charles Hicks and the last time we had him on was right after he ran 2:04:35 at the Boston Marathon. A lot has happened since then. His wife graduated law school. They got married. They went on a…
Sep 23, 2026 How Klaudia Kazimierska Became The Breakout 1500m Star Of 2026 & World Ultimate Champion
“The best athlete has short-term memory. After good races you push it away, and after bad races you just forget and move on.” My guest for today’s episode is Klaudia Kazimierska — the World Ultimate champion at 1500 meters and one of the biggest breakthrough stories in track and field this year. She is 25 years old, a Nike pro, and trains under coach Jerry Schumacher in Eugene, Oregon. Her past month is the type of…
Sep 23, 2026 Emma Grace Hurley After 5th Place At The World Road Running Champs In 1:06:23 (No. 3 U.S. All-Time / Women’s-Only American Record) + Chicago Marathon Training & Goals
“I haven’t really taken the time to appreciate it yet. I think if you had told me on the front end that was going to happen, I would have been floored. But now I’m just like, okay, I gotta refocus on marathon training.” My guest for today’s episode is Emma Grace Hurley and since we last had her on in May, a lot has happened. She went to Copenhagen last weekend and finished fifth at the World Athletics Road Running…
Sep 21, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Agnes Ngetich Breaks The Half Marathon WR; Dawit Seare Upsets Jakob In The 5K; Emma Grace Hurley Is Coming + A CITIUS MAG Baby Is On The Way
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia recap the World Road Running Championships, the ATHLOS London experience and some news on the future cities hosting the World Championships. Plus: Some big personal news. Discussed in this episode: – CITIUS MAG baby: Chris and Kari announced their pregnancy the day before recording. Baby due February 2027. – Nairobi gets the 2029 World Championships — the first senior global outdoor…
Sep 18, 2026 Kenny Bednarek After Making $300K Off 30 Seconds Of Racing To Win The 100m & 200m At World Ultimate Championships
Once I crossed the finish line it was more like relief. You always know you can do it, but once you finally do it you’re like: okay. Now we’ve got that check mark. Now we’re on to the next thing.” Kenny Bednarek is the first man in history to win both the 100 and 200 meters at a single World Ultimate Championships, which he did in Budapest last week. Two gold medals, roughly 30 seconds of combined running, and a…
Sep 15, 2026 Sandi Morris After Her First Outdoor Global Pole Vault Title At World Ultimates | Live From Budapest
Olympic silver medalist Sandi Morris joins us in Budapest after winning her first outdoor global title in pole vault, closing out a rollercoaster season with a 4.90m clearance. Sandi talks about the long road from collecting outdoor silver medals to finally getting her gold, working with new coach Brooke Rasnick, and why she believes she's only getting started. She also breaks down the strategy behind her winning…
Sep 15, 2026 Nikki Hiltz After Taking Third In The World Ultimate Championship 1500m + Lessons From Racing | Live From Budapest
Nikki Hiltz joins Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber live from Budapest after finishing third in the 1500m at the World Ultimate Championships, the highest finish of their career at an outdoor global championship. Nikki reflects on a huge 2026 season that included wins at Millrose Games and the Pre Classic, a dramatic U.S. Championships victory, and taking third at World Ultimates. They break down the 1500m final,…
Sep 15, 2026 Hana Moll On Her Runner-Up Pole Vault Finish At World Ultimate Championships + How She's Built Her Confidence | Live From Budapest
Hana Moll joins Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber in Budapest fresh off her runner-up finish at the World Ultimate Championships. She talks about how she managed to keep her momentum going through her long season, including competing five times in less than a month, and why she chose to skip USAs for a month-long training block instead. Plus, she talks about balancing school with life on the professional circuit, why…
Sep 13, 2026 WORLD ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 3 | Josh Kerr Takes 1500m Win, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden & Kenny Bednarek Sweep 100m/200m Titles, Djamel Sedjati Wins 800m + More
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber recap the final day of World Ultimates, including an American sprint sweep, a 45.98 in the 400m hurdles, and Josh Kerr adding a 1500m title to his mile world record. The biggest headlines: - Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek each leave Budapest with $300,000 after sweeping the 100m and 200m titles. MJW ran 21.47 in the women's 200m — the fourth-fastest time in history, into a…
Sep 12, 2026 WORLD ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 | Melissa Jefferson-Wooden & Kenny Bednarek Win The 100m Titles, Audrey Werro Stays Undefeated In The 800m + More
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber recap a wild day 2 of the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship, including sprint finals, sub-44 history in the men's 400m, an American sweep of the 100m titles, and one of the deepest single days of racing the sport has seen in some time The biggest headlines: - Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek gave the United States a sweep of the 100m titles. Jefferson-Wooden ran…
Sep 12, 2026 Parker Wolfe After Finishing Third In The World Ultimate Championships 5000m + Rookie Season Reflections | Live From Budapest
Fresh off his third place finish in the 5000m at the World Ultimate Championships, Parker Wolfe joins Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber to reflect on his first full year as a professional runner, from staying healthy and consistent for nearly the entire season to racing the best athletes in the world and learning how to put himself in the right position when the stakes are highest. We get into what changed for Parker…
Sep 12, 2026 WORLD ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 1 | Jakob Ingebrigtsen Beats Cole Hocker, US Sweeps The Hurdles With Masai Russell & Ja’Kobe Tharp + More
We recap the historic opening day of the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship, track and field's newest global meet, with a $10 million prize pool that World Athletics is calling the richest in the history of the sport. The biggest headlines: - Jakob Ingebrigtsen won the men's 5000m in 12:59.24, going from fourth to first in the last 200 meters to beat Cole Hocker on his return to the 5000m. Hocker took…
Sep 11, 2026 Wallace Spearmon On America’s Current Track Stars, The Lead Up To LA 2028 And World Athletics’ Innovations At Ultimate Champs
Wallace Spearmon joins the CITIUS MAG Podcast live from Budapest to talk all things World Ultimate Championships, USATF, and the current state of the sport. The former world medalist breaks down the new 200m lane draft, why he’d happily take an outside lane, what Kenny Bednarek’s lane choice says about his race strategy, and why having the best athletes in the world all in one place could make for some of the most…
Sep 11, 2026 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Jeremy Wariner Reflects On His Career, Now Coaching Team USA’s 4x4 And The State Of The 400m
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber are coming at you live from Budapest with Team USA relay coach and 400m legend Jeremy Wariner. The Olympic and world champion looks back on his legendary career, from winning Olympic gold at just 20 years old to becoming one of the most dominant 400m runners of his generation. Jeremy gets into his race strategy, the brutal workouts that told him he was ready to run fast, racing…
Sep 10, 2026 WORLD ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW | LIVE FROM BUDAPEST
Let the grand experiment begin! The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships, first announced in 2024, are finally upon us and the streets of Budapest are full of track and field fans looking forward to three jam-packed days of action. Small, high-quality fields have been selected using a combination of world rankings and wild card selections, and the straight-final format (with no rabbits!) promises…
Sep 8, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Jakob Ingebrigtsen Calls The Field Cowards & Starts Beef With Cole Hocker; Cam Myers & Klaudia Kazimierska Claim 1500m Titles; Audrey Werro Stays Unbeaten + More
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia are back to break down all the highlights from the Diamond League final in Brussels last weekend. Discussed in this episode: – Men’s 1500m: Cam Myers wins in 3:30 as the first Australian to win a Diamond League distance title. The race has been somewhat overshadowed by everything that followed it. Myers was boxed in behind Jakob and Phanuel Koech with 100 meters to go, found a gap…
Sep 2, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Diamond League Final Preview; ATHLOS NYC Canceled; Sabastian Sawe Injured + World Ultimates Spots On The Line In Brussels
The Brussels Diamond League final is coming up, World Ultimate Championships in Budapest is in nine days, and the season is headed toward its conclusion. Preet went from Zurich to Bellinzona for the last qualifying weekend, interviewed Coach Laurent Mewly (Femke Broeders-Bol's coach), and is heading to Brussels tomorrow. Discussed in this episode: – Nadia Battocletti runs 3:57 at Bellinzona — Italian 1500m national…
Aug 31, 2026 How Femke Broeders-Bol Became A 1:54 800m Runner | Inside The Training With Coach Laurent Meuwly
Preet Majithia takes over the CITIUS MAG Podcast in today's episode to sit down with Laurent Meuwly, the head coach for sprints, hurdles, and relays at the Dutch Olympic Training Centre in Papendal. He’s been with the Dutch program since 2019, and the group he has built includes Femke Broeders-Bol, Lieke Klaver, and Nadine Visser, along with a rotating cast of international athletes, including world indoor 400m…
Aug 30, 2026 Coach Chris Bennett On Writing “This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running.”
“Running doesn’t want you to suffer. Running wants you to feel great and powerful. It’s just that we’re humans.” My guest for today’s episode is Coach Chris Bennett — Nike Running Global Head Coach, voice behind hundreds of guided runs on the Nike Run Club app, and now first-time author. His debut book is called *This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running.* — a title he decided on in 2007 when he adopted the…
Aug 27, 2026 🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨 – Two World Records Fall Within 40 Minutes At The Zurich Diamond League | Alison Dos Santos In The 400m Hurdles & Masai Russell In The 100m Hurdles
Emergency podcast with Chris Chavez, Mac Fleet, and Anderson Emerole after the Zurich Diamond League produced two world records in the hurdles within 40 minutes of each other. – Alison dos Santos, 45.80 — men’s 400m hurdles world record: Takes 0.14 seconds off Karsten Warholm’s 45.94 from the Tokyo Olympic final — one of the most celebrated marks in the sport. Karsten was in the race to defend his own record and…
Aug 24, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Yomif Kejelcha’s Half Marathon WR; Ethan Strand Wins Big In Silesia, Ingebrigtsen vs. Kerr Set For Budapest; Femke Bol Is Closing The 800m Gap + A Robot Goes 9.32 For 100m
Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, and Preet Majithia are back with lots to unpack, including two Diamond Leagues, a half marathon world record, a robot, a Rupp record, and breaking news at the end of the episode. Discussed in this episode: – Yomif Kejelcha, 56:51 half marathon world record, Buenos Aires: Cuts 21 seconds off Jacob Kiplimo’s 57:20 from Lisbon in March (note: the Lisbon run hasn’t been formally ratified yet…
Aug 21, 2026 Andreas Almgren On His Upcoming Marathon Debut In New York, A Dominant European 10,000m Championship And Seven Years Of Double Threshold
“I’d rather do a race than a time trial as my first marathon. I went to New York during my off season last year just to see how it was. I got to feel the atmosphere and I was like: yeah, I want to do this.” My guest for today’s episode is Andreas Almgren, who is the newly-minted European 10,000m champion and soon-to-be a first-time marathoner. On November 1st he will run the New York City Marathon for his debut at…
Aug 18, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Audrey Werro Takes Down Keely Hodgkinson Again, Femke Bol Shines Again, Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Beef With Josh Kerr Still Alive + 2028 Olympic Trials Return To Eugene
Chris and Kyle reunite for a European Championships wrap up that includes the women’s 800m race everyone came to Birmingham for, Jakob’s comments on Josh Kerr, Amy Hunt’s four gold medals, Andreas Almgren’s 10K performance and more. Discussed in this episode: – Audrey Werro wins the women’s 800m in 1:54.81 — a 44-year-old championship record: The race everyone wanted. Hodgkinson takes the front after the first…
Aug 14, 2026 Galen Coaches Kyle (Episode 1) | “Don’t Screw It Up For Me”
The hardest part of marathon training is finding the time to marathon train. It depends who you are, but that excuse often works for me. Life is busy and there are plenty of reasons to be content with an easy 5-mile run before work each day, though do that for six months and you quickly realize that rather than progressing the fitness just continues to erode. Looking for some new motivation to get me out the door…
Aug 13, 2026 Meet Jose Maresma: The Coach Building Josh Kerr’s Mind To Break The Mile World Record
“Without that disappointment — could he have recalibrated, adapted, and trained as hard ashe did for the record? Sometimes our biggest disappointment becomes our biggest inspiration.” My guest for today’s episode is Jose Maresma — clinical exercise physiologist, sport psychologist, and the mental performance coach behind Josh Kerr’s mile world record. If you listened to our conversation with Josh or Danny Mackey…
Aug 11, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Jakob Ingebrigtsen Is Back; Jonah Koech Gets Caught Blood Doping; Stroller Mile WR Tougher Than The Mile WR (?) + Highlights From U20s
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia are back at it with Preet coming to us live from the European Championships media center in Birmingham. Discussed in this episode: – Jakob Ingebrigtsen wins the European 5K in 13:15: First race in 11 months following surgery on the sheath around his left Achilles in February. At one point he was three seconds off the front in what appeared to be a dangerously strung-out single-file…
Aug 5, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Commonwealth Games’ Biggest Winners, Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Return, Women’s 800m Heating Up Again & World U20s Starts
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia are back to put a bow on the Commonwealth Games, preview what Josh Kerr does next, assess Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s return, dig into the road to World Ultimate Championships, preview U20 Worlds in Eugene, and cover several news stories that got buried. – The Commonwealth Games and its future: Glasgow stepped in as last-minute host after Victoria, Australia pulled out in 2023 citing…
Jul 31, 2026 Danny Mackey On Coaching Josh Kerr To The Mile World Record Of 3:42.66
“You can’t recreate the feeling that Josh created for me as a coach in any synthetic way. It had to have been done the way that he did it.” My guest for today’s episode is Danny Mackey, the head coach of the Brooks Beasts Track Club. Almost two weeks before we recorded this, Josh Kerr ran 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League and took 47 hundredths of a second off Hicham El Guerrouj’s mile world record — a mark that…
Jul 31, 2026 Vince Ciattei On Winning His First US Title In The 5000m After A Decade Of Near-Misses
“You just have to believe that at some point it’s going to translate into the actual result you want. These close calls aren’t only going to be my defining story.” My guest for today’s episode is Vince Ciattei — U.S. 5000m champion. At 31 years old, roughly 24 hours after losing the 1500m final by five hundredths of a second, Vince went back out at Icahn Stadium and won the 5K national title in 13:46.75 — an event…
Jul 27, 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships 2026: Day 4 | Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Goes 21.69, Cooper Lutkenhaus Dominates 800m + More
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber recap the final day of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships at Icahn Stadium We discuss: FINALS: – Cooper Lutkenhaus, 17 years old, dominated the men's 800m in 1:43.48, winning his second US title of 2026 and negative-splitting a 52.26-51.23 for a 1.07-second margin over Wes Ferguson. Six 800m finals in 2026. Six wins. Now including a US title against a full professional field. –…
Jul 25, 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships 2026: Day 3 Reactions | Nikki Hiltz & Nathan Green KICK To U.S. Titles + More
Day 3 delivered upsets, dynasties extended, and a mayor in the stands — NYC's Zohran Mamdani made it out to Randall's Island for what has become the sports event of New York's summer, alongside the Knicks' NBA title and the World Cup. We discuss: FINALS: - Women's 400m — Aaliyah Butler, 49.93: In her first full season as a professional, the 22-year-old ran a perfectly executed race to win her first USATF outdoor…
Jul 25, 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships 2026: Day 2 Reactions | Noah Lyles Runs 9.79, Sha'Carri Wins 3rd 100m Title + More
The sprint finals delivered on every promise. Noah Lyles ran a world-leading 9.79 and Sha'Carri Richardson put on a show in the women's 100m. The 800m prelims produced some genuine surprises. We discuss: FINALS: - Women's 100m — Sha'Carri Richardson, 10.77: Richardson was in a different gear, pulling away from the field by halfway to win in 10.77 — equaling her season's best and breaking the Icahn Stadium record.…
Jul 24, 2026 USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026: DAY 1 REACTIONS | WOODY KINCAID SHOCKS GRANT FISHER FOR 10K TITLE + MORE
Start spreading the news… because the U.S. national championship for track and field has officially landed on the East Coast, taking over Randall’s Island and Icahn Stadium for the next four days of action. As the sun set over the Harlem River, U.S. titles were handed out in the men’s and women’s 10,000m, men’s long jump and hammer throw, and women’s javelin. The finals were set in the 1500ms and the steeplechase,…
Jul 22, 2026 Josh Kerr On How He Broke The Mile World Record In 3:42.66 | Full Race Recap, Breakdown + Reflections
My guest for today’s episode is Josh Kerr – mile world record holder. On July 18th at the London Diamond League, in front of 60,000 people, Josh ran 3:42.66 to break Hicham El Guerrouj’s record that had stood for 27 years, which was the longest-standing mile world record in the history of the event, and one that many believed might never fall. He did it by calling his shot four months in advance, locking himself…
Jul 21, 2026 2026 USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber drop the full preview of the 2026 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Icahn Stadium in New York City, held Thursday through Sunday. CITIUS MAG will have daily end-of-day recap podcasts, a daily newsletter, and interviews on YouTube throughout the weekend. Watch on USATF.tv, Peacock, and NBC (Saturday and Sunday TV windows). Free tickets are available courtesy of Mayor Zohran…
Jul 20, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Recapping The Rest Of The London Diamond League + Preet’s Perspective Watching Josh Kerr’s World Record In-Stadium
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia reconvene to debrief the rest of the London Diamond League. Chris and Kyle Merber’s emergency pod captured the immediate reaction; this episode is the follow-up, covering everything that got overshadowed by the world record. We discuss: – Preet in the building: Eight flights of stairs between the mixed zone and the seating area to watch Josh Kerr’s world record run. – Post-race mixed…
Jul 18, 2026 🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨 JOSH KERR BREAKS THE MILE WORLD RECORD IN 3:42.66
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber jump on the mics immediately following the London Diamond League as Josh Kerr ran 3:42.66 at the Novuna London Athletics Meet on Saturday, becoming the first person in history to break 3:43 in the mile and surpassing Hicham El Guerrouj’s 3:43.13 set in Rome in 1999. The 2023 world 1500m champion delivered on every promise of Project 222 in front of 60,000 people at London Stadium. How…
Jul 18, 2026 The Benefits Of Heat Training And Adaptation In Running With Clayton Young | Sponsored By CORE
A special sponsored bonus episode for you diving into a topic that’s become one of the biggest trends in endurance sports over the last few years: heat training. Olympian and CORE-supported athlete Clayton Young joins to share what it is, why it works, and how to do it safely at every level. Discussed in this episode: – Why heat training has gone mainstream in running: Running follows cycling, and the data has…
Jul 13, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Emmanuel Wanyonyi Breaks The 1000m WR; Julien Alfred Goes 21.51 In Monaco + London Diamond League Preview (Josh Kerr & Keely Hodgkinson WR Odds)
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia are back for a packed episode. With Preet heading to the stadium on Saturday for the London Diamond League and the aftermath of the Monaco Diamond League, there’s a lot to discuss: – World Cup check-in: England squeaked through in a stressful Saturday night match that Preet describes as not fun to watch. – CITIUS MAG x New Balance at the 2026 USATF Outdoor Championships – Running’s…
Jul 9, 2026 Marco Langon On Turning Pro, Signing With Diadora + Reflections On His NCAA Career At Villanova
“You just have to have that confidence in anything you do. That was the biggest thing that had driven me… Having that extreme level of confidence and delusion. You want it to seem hard, but you don't want it to seem impossible.” My guest for today's episode is Marco Langon , the 21-year-old distance runner out of the state of New Jersey who just finished his career at Villanova and signed a professional contract…
Jul 7, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Prefontaine Classic Recap – Tate Taylor Goes 19.75; Nikki Hiltz Beats Faith Kipyegon; Cam Myers Wins The Bowerman Mile + More
Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Preet Majithia recap all of the major action at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic. Streaks ended, young stars arrived, and the whole distance-and-sprint order got shaken up in a single afternoon in Eugene. Discussed in this episode: – Tate Taylor wins the men’s 200m in 19.75 into a -0.9 headwind: The biggest surprise of the meet. Tebogo was the overwhelming favorite. We discuss why it’s…
Jul 4, 2026 CITIUS MAG | LIVE FROM EUGENE — DAY 2 AT PRE CLASSIC + SPECIAL GUESTS: DAWN STALEY, BRANDON MILLER, COOPER LUTKENHAUS, VAL ALLMAN, & SANDI MORRIS
CITIUS MAG crew is LIVE from Hayward Field in Eugene, previewing everything you need to know before the meet with special guests, athlete interviews, and predictions across the whole card. This show is a partnership between CITIUS MAG and TrackTown USA, streamed from the VIP Village and Fan Festival stage. Fans looking to watch every minute of the action will have to toggle between a few different networks, but the…
Jul 4, 2026 CITIUS MAG | LIVE FROM EUGENE — DAY 1 AT PRE CLASSIC
CITIUS MAG crew is LIVE from Hayward Field in Eugene, previewing everything you need to know before the meet with special guests, athlete interviews, and predictions across the whole card. This show is a partnership between CITIUS MAG and TrackTown USA, streamed from the VIP Village and Fan Festival stage. Fans looking to watch every minute of the action will have to toggle between a few different networks, but the…
Jul 2, 2026 Gary Martin On Turning Pro And Joining The Brooks Beasts
“A big part of it was finding the right environment, the right people, and the right team that I was excited to be a part of.” My guest for today's episode is someone we've had a great joy of watching develop from high school through the collegiate ranks. Gary Martin is now a professional runner. He's signing with Brooks and joining the Brooks Beasts, and it feels like it was just yesterday that we were sitting…
Jul 2, 2026 2026 Prefontaine Classic Preview
The Prefontaine Classic is this weekend at Hayward Field in Eugene, and CITIUS MAG will have a live pre-show on both days streaming on our YouTube channel. This episode is the full breakdown of every event on the card: – Men’s 800m (Friday): Cooper Lutkenhaus makes his Pre Classic debut as a professional alongside last year’s World Championship team — Donavan Brazier and Bryce Hoppel. – Men’s 2 Mile (Friday): Grant…
Jun 30, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Three Diamond League Records In Paris; Audrey Werro Inches Closer To 800m WR; Femke Bol Goes 1:55; Cam Myers Solos A 3:28; Grant Fisher Gets His First Diamond League Win
In near-perfect conditions following a week of brutal French heat, Sunday’s Paris Diamond League produced three Diamond League records. In this episode: – Audrey Werro came to Paris explicitly targeting the women’s 800m world record and ran a personal best of 1:53.80 — a Diamond League record, meet record, world lead, and Swiss national record. She’s now the only woman ever with multiple sub-1:54 performances…
Jun 15, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Is Cooper Lutkenhaus The Best 800m Runner In The World? NCAA Championships Goes Wild; What To Make Of Parker Valby’s 5K PR + Josh Kerr WR Odds Update
Disclaimer: Both Chris and Kyle were watching the Knicks when multiple big track performances happened, so some of the detail recall is shakier than usual. No regrets. Discussed in this episode: – Knicks NBA Champions: Chris and Kyle grew up as New York sports fans, and CITIUS MAG as a company exists in part because the two bonded over the Yankees and Knicks. – Cooper Lutkenhaus beats Emmanuel Wanyoni in Oslo,…
Jun 14, 2026 SANU JALLOW, DEJANEA OAKLEY & ADAEJAH HODGE SET NCAA RECORDS, DORIS LEMNGOLE DQ'D FROM 5K, GEORGIA WINS TEAM TITLE + MORE
Three more collegiate records fell on the final day of the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, bringing the total for the most insane week anyone has ever seen to nine. Dejanea Oakley and Adaejah Hodge, who are roommates for the week, both smashed the NCAA records for 400m and 200m, respectively, putting up 20 points for the eventual team champion Georgia Bulldogs. Oakley covered one lap in 48.79,…
Jun 13, 2026 SIMEON BIRNBAUM WINS 1500M TITLE ON HOME TRACK, SAMUEL OGAZI & JAIDEN REID SMASH NCAA SPRINT RECORDS, HABTOM SAMUEL COMPLETES THE DOUBLE + MORE
Another pair of collegiate records fell inside Hayward Field on Friday night at Day 3 of the 2026 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Alabama’s Samuel Ogazi cemented himself as the greatest quarter-miler to ever grace the NCAA, winning the 400m title in 43.38 — becoming the fourth-fastest man ever in the process. LSU’s Jaiden Reid broke 20 seconds under legal conditions in the 200m for the first time, and…
Jun 12, 2026 ADAEJAH HODGE’S 10.63 SHATTERS NCAA 100M RECORD, MERCYLINE KIRWA BEATS JANE HEDEGREN IN 10K, FASTEST 800M PRELIMS EVER + MORE
Georgia freshman Adaejah Hodge did her best to put Ja’Kobe Tharp’s historic hurdles race out of viewers minds today on Day 2 of the NCAA NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. In the 100m, Hodge shattered Sha’Carri Richardson’s collegiate record with a 10.63 clocking, becoming the fifth-fastest woman ever in the process. A few hours later, she scorched the track again, leading all 200m qualifiers in 21.96,…
Jun 11, 2026 Agnes Ngetich On The Difficult Life & Upbringing That Made Her The World Record-Setting Runner She Is
My guest for today’s episode is Agnes Ngetich: the 10,000m world record holder on the road, the reigning World Cross Country champion, and one of the most compelling athletes in distance running right now. She is 25 years old. She grew up in rural Kenya, lost her father to cancer at 10, and spent much of her adolescence working on farms and carrying bags of charcoal to help feed her family. She missed school to…
Jun 11, 2026 JA’KOBE THARP RUNS 110H WORLD RECORD, HABTOM SAMUEL RECLAIMS 10K TITLE, DISTANCE FAVORITES MAKE IT THROUGH PRELIMS + MORE
The first day of the 2026 NCAA Championships delivered in many ways, the biggest of which came in the form of Ja’Kobe Tharp’s 110mH world record. The Auburn junior navigated the barrier in 12.75 seconds, breaking Aries Merritt’s 14-year-old mark of 12.80. Tharp’s record led the charge for an incredible day for the Tigers, which also featured three qualifiers in the 100m and a 4x100m collegiate record. In the…
Jun 8, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Audrey Werro Stuns Keely Hodgkinson With 3rd Fastest 800m All-Time; Cooper Lutkenhaus Wins Diamond League Debut, Yared Nuguse Gets His Swagger Back + Stockholm & Rome Recap
Chris Chavez, Preet Majithia, and Mac Fleet unpack the best week of the 2026 outdoor season with Rome and Stockholm delivering back-to-back historic performances. Discussed in this episode: – Audrey Werro’s 1:53.98: The third-fastest woman in 800-meter history, only the third woman ever under 1:54, beats Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson (1:54.33 personal best, British record) in Stockholm. Historical context: the…
Jun 4, 2026 Why St. Louis Was Selected To Host The 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, Beating Out Phoenix | Ft. USATF CEO Max Siegel, Jackie Joyner-Kersee + Marc Schreiber Of The St. Louis Sports Commission
USA Track & Field and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee have selected St. Louis, Missouri, to host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team Marathon Trials. The races will be held on March 25th, 2028, and will be USATF’s first Olympic Team selection event for the 2028 Summer Games. The top three men’s and women’s finishers across the finish line will earn spots on Team USA for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic…
Jun 3, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Rabat Diamond League Takeaways + Rome & Stockholm Preview As Keely Hodgkinson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden And Noah Lyles Are In Action
Solo episode from Rome as Preet Majithia steps in while Chris Chavez finishes his book on deadline. Preet covers Götzis, a full Rabat Diamond League recap, a Rome preview from press conference day, and a Stockholm preview for the following Sunday. Discussed in this episode: Rabat Diamond League recap: - Tina Clayton wins the women’s 100m in 10.85 - Cambria Sturgis surprises with a win in 22.21 - Audrey Werro wins…
Jun 1, 2026 Meet Sam Blaskowski: The D3 Kid Who Just Ran 9.89 For 100m
“Every day you go through these mental battles — how do I keep going? You’re in a sport where you don’t just leave college and start making a million dollars. You just got to build yourself, almost by yourself.” My guest for today’s episode is Sam Blaskowski . Not a ton of you probably knew his name before this weekend. At the Music City Track Carnival in Cleveland, Tennessee last Saturday, he ran 9.89 seconds in…
May 28, 2026 Emma Grace Hurley On Her Breakout 2025 & 2026 Seasons, Making Team USA For World Road Running Championships, Breaking An American Record + Anticipation For Her Marathon Debut
“By the time we get there, I don’t think we’ll leave any stone unturned for the first one. There’s still room to grow, but I do think I’ll be very ready.” My guest for today’s episode is Emma Grace Hurley : an ASICS athlete and one of the most consistent American road racers of the last two years. She trains under Andrew and Amy Begley at Heartland Track Club in Indianapolis, and in 2026 she has already set the…
May 26, 2026 How To Qualify For The 2027 World Championships: Beijing Qualifying System Explained
Emergency bonus episode triggered by World Athletics dropping the Beijing 2027 qualification system. Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia spend nearly an hour walking through every significant change in qualifying. The core shift: the hybrid model of entry standards plus world rankings is being tilted from a 50-50 split to 40% via entry standards and 60% via world rankings — achieved by making standards significantly…
May 25, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Enhanced Games Fail; Parker Valby Dominates In 5000m Return At Track Fest; Masai Russell Scares The WR In Xiamen; Josh Kerr Trending Well + Cooper Lutkenhaus’ 1500m Test
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber close out Memorial Day weekend with a debrief on the Enhanced Games, a quick Xiamen Diamond League recap, and a full LA Track Fest breakdown. Discussed in this episode: – Enhanced Games debrief: It’s not track and field, it’s not a competitor to the sport, and last night was actually a best-case scenario for Enhanced Games skeptics because no athlete watching thought, “I should take…
May 19, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: A North Carolina HS DQ Goes Viral; ATHLOS Expands To Two Meets; Enhanced Games Is Upon Us + Shanghai Diamond League’s Biggest Winners
Chris Chavez, Preet Majithia and Paul Hof-Mahoney are back for a packed episode covering the biggest throw in fourteen years, a viral North Carolina high school DQ, the Enhanced Games coming up, ATHLOS expanding to two meets, conference championship weekend, and the full Shanghai Diamond League recap. Discussed in this episode: - North Carolina 8A State Championships DQ: Mallard Creek anchor Nyan Brown raised five…
May 12, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: The Diamond League Returns (Shanghai Preview) + Should Quincy Wilson Move To The 400m Hurdles + No XC In Winter Olympics
Chris and Preet are back for This Week In Track & Field with Diamond League week finally here, and a lot of hypotheticals to sort through before they get there. Discussed in this episode: – Quincy Wilson runs the 300 meter hurdles: The Olympic 400 gold medalist and high school record holder debuted in the 300m hurdles at his Bullis school league meet, winning in 38.77, about 30 minutes after winning the open…
May 5, 2026 World Relays Recap + Assessing Allyson Felix’s Comeback Chances For LA2028
The World Athletics Relays wrapped up Sunday with world records, championship records, and the first automatic qualifiers secured for Budapest and Beijing 2027. Discussed in this episode: - Jamaica broke their own mixed 4x100m world record — 39.62 in the final - USA smashed the mixed 4x400m championship record — 3:07.47 - Host nation Botswana won the men’s 4x400m in 2:54.47 — third fastest in history — in front of…
May 5, 2026 Sharon Lokedi On Repeating As Boston Marathon Champion
“I just had to always remind myself: be yourself, put in the work, stay present, and trust that it gets better as you go.” My guest for today’s episode is Sharon Lokedi : the back-to-back Boston Marathon champion. Last month, she became only the second athlete since 1994 to win Boston in consecutive years, crossing the finish line in 2:18:51 for her second straight crown. The way she won it was extraordinary: she…
Apr 27, 2026 Charles Hicks After Running 2:04:35 For The Second-Fastest Marathon In American History | 2026 Boston Marathon Recap + Reflections
“The difference between confidence and arrogance is evidence. Boston gave me the ability to train like a 2:04 guy without it being irrational. That’s the greatest thing this race could have done for me.” My guest for today’s episode is Charles Hicks : the 24-year-old Nike athlete, Stanford alum and former NCAA Cross Country Champion who just ran 2:04:35 at the 2026 Boston Marathon. That’s the second-fastest…
Apr 27, 2026 Who Is Vincent Mauri? How A Self-Coached Running Shoe Store Employee Ran 2:05 In His First Marathon
“No clocks on the course. I had average pace and current pace on my watch, nothing else. I popped into the finishing stadium and I thought the clock said 2:09. Then two seconds later I realized it said 2:05. I was like: what is going on today?” My guest for today’s episode is Vincent Mauri. You’re probably wondering: Who?! Well, we’ll answer that question in the next hour. On Sunday morning in Toledo, Ohio, the…
Apr 26, 2026 🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨 Sub-2! Sabastian Sawe Runs 1:59:30 Marathon World Record In London
In an emergency episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia react to one of the most historic moments in distance running: Sabastian Sawe becoming the first athlete to officially break two hours in the marathon in a record-eligible race, running 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. They break down how it happened: highlighting the blistering negative split, the late-race surge, and the role of…
Apr 26, 2026 Georgia Hunter Bell On Going From Bronze (Paris 2024) To Silver (Tokyo 2025) To Gold (Torun 2026) And Finally Becoming A World Champion
“Once you become a champion instead of a medalist, it shifts something. I used to think a medal was the best thing ever. Now I’d probably be a little disappointed with just a medal. That’s a blessing and a curse.” My guest for today’s episode is Georgia Hunter Bell . In March, at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, Georgia won gold in the 1500m, completing a remarkable arc from Olympic bronze in Paris in 2024…
Apr 25, 2026 Rory Linkletter Goes 2:06:04 At The Boston Marathon And Has Thoughts About Everything Else In The Marathoning World
“I tangoed way too much in the first half and didn’t have enough left to do it again when it counted. The marathoner who dances smart wins. I danced too early.” My guest for today’s episode is Rory Linkletter : a Canadian Olympian, co-host of the Out and Back Podcast , and one of the most analytically sharp pro voices in the sport right now. At the 2026 Boston Marathon, he ran 2:06:04 for 14th place overall and the…
Apr 24, 2026 Clayton Young After Running 2:05:41 At The 2026 Boston Marathon And The Mantra Of “Fresh, Flow, Fearless, and Faith” | Race Recap + Reflection
“I had every excuse in the book. The perfect narrative to show up and have fun and chalk it all up to injury and sponsor change. But there was this constant question: how can I be true to myself and respectful of the fitness I’ve gained?” My guest for today’s episode is Clayton Young . He’s back after the 2026 Boston Marathon, which was his tenth marathon and this his tenth appearance on this podcast. He ran…
Apr 24, 2026 2026 London Marathon Preview: Sabastian Sawe vs. Jacob Kiplimo + Tigst Assefa/Hellen Obiri/Joyciline Jepkosgei Showdown
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia hop on the mics for a bonus edition of This Week In Track & Field to preview the London Marathon this Sunday. Chris and Preet break down all the biggest names and storylines to watch for in London and share some of their race day insights and predictions. ____________ Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Preet Majithia |…
Apr 23, 2026 OAC’s Ryan Ford On Going From 14:07 For 5K In College To A 2:05:46 Marathon In Boston — The Ball Keeps Rolling
“Dathan said: you didn’t run it perfectly, but the way you competed tells us your ceiling might be much higher than we even thought when we recruited you.” My guest for today’s episode is Ryan Ford : a member of the On Athletics Club roads squad who just ran 2:05:46 at the 2026 Boston Marathon, finishing among the top Americans in one of the fastest and deepest fields the race has ever seen. Twelve months ago, Ryan…
Apr 23, 2026 Amanda Vestri On Going 2:24 In Her Second Marathon Yet Balancing Disappointment + The Lessons Boston Taught Her
“When I crossed the line and saw 2:24, I was actually in shock that I’d still managed a PR given how bad I felt. David [Roche] looked at my GPS file and said being able to bring yourself back from those depths is a sign of a real marathoner.” My guest for today’s episode is Amanda Vestri . We just had the Brooks pro marathoner on a few weeks ago and talked about how she is one of the most exciting young American…
Apr 23, 2026 Zouhair Talbi After Running 2:03:45 To Break Ryan Hall’s American Course Record At The Boston Marathon | Race Recap + Reflection
“You can’t just say from nowhere that you’re going to podium. My bib number was 15, which means there were 14 faster than me on paper. What you can do is read your body during the race. In Boston this year, once it started unfolding, I just knew everything was clicking.” My guest for today’s episode is Zouhair Talbi. This is his second time on the show this year. We had him on in January after his victory at the…
Apr 22, 2026 Sara Hall On Writing “For the Love of the Grind” & The Most Painful Race Of Her Life At The 2026 Boston Marathon
“The biggest takeaway after writing the book was: I really believed in myself this whole time. For a long time, I thought of Ryan as a hero of my story. But I realized I’m actually the hero of my own story. I hope everyone feels that way.” My guest for today’s episode is Sara Hall — a 2:20 marathoner, the former American record holder in the half marathon, and the runner-up at the 2020 London Marathon, which…
Apr 21, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: John Korir’s Boston CR, Zouhair Talbi Runs Fastest Marathon Ever By An American, Sharon Lokedi Goes Back-To-Back + World Athletics Shuts Down Turkey’s Medal Shopping
Chris Chavez is back from Boston and joins Preet Majithia to break down one of the most historic days in Boston Marathon history with near-perfect racing conditions, a course record, five men under 2:04, and a dominant back-to-back title defense. But first, the guys knock out a loaded week of track results before getting to the marathon. On the sprint side: Noah Lyles opens in 19.91, Elaine Thompson-Herah returns…
Apr 18, 2026 Jess McClain Before The 2026 Boston Marathon And Why She Thinks Americans Are Built To Podium
"The fact that I let myself just enjoy that last year — I think that was my biggest takeaway. It's one of the most lucid, last 200-meter memories of a race that I've ever had." My guests for today's episode are Jess McClain and Kenny Krotzer, recorded live at the Brooks Hyperion House in Boston ahead of the 2026 Boston Marathon. Jess was the top American at Boston last year and is back to chase a podium finish in a…
Apr 14, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Gout Gout’s 19.67 World U20 Record Draws Scrutiny; Cam Myers’ Sub-3:30 Was Impressive; Jess Hull Falls & Fights Back + 2026 Boston Marathon Preview
Chris and Preet Majithia break down the biggest stories from the first full weekend of the 2026 outdoor season and then preview the 2026 Boston Marathon. Discussed in this episode: – Gout Gout runs 19.67 in the 200m — is it legit? – The wind theory explained – Cam Myers goes sub-3:30 to announce himself as a global 1500m force – Jess Hull’s controversial 1500m disqualification and defiant 5000m win – Crippa and…
Apr 7, 2026 Amanda Vestri On Running 2:25 “Undercooked” In Her Debut, Working With David Roche, And What She’s Capable Of When Healthy At The 2026 Boston Marathon
“The fact that I’m getting to the starting line totally healthy is the biggest win in my eyes. As I said before for New York, I was not healthy going into that race. I had been dealing with so many things that were physically hurting me in runs and workouts. So the fact that I'm still enjoying training up to this point has been a huge win. If I can compete for a top three American finish in this field, I'll be very…
Apr 6, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Sha’Carri Wins In Australia & Goes Viral; Kishane Thompson Breaks 150m WR; Jane Hedengren Shatters NCAA 10K Record + World 400m Champ Collen Kebinatshipi Runs 9.89 For 100m
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia break down one of the first weekends of the early 2026 outdoor season. Discussed in this episode: – Intro: Magic Boost at the Florida Relays – Sha’Carri Richardson wins the Stawell Gift and goes viral – The “fastest woman alive” discourse explained – Collen Kebinatshipi runs 9.89 in the 100m twice – Max Thomas runs 9.90 at the Florida Relays – Kishane Thompson’s world 150m best in…
Apr 3, 2026 Turner Wiley Is Raising A Newborn, Working Full-Time, And Running 140 Miles A Week Before The 2026 Boston Marathon
“I’m just a regular guy who has put years and years of work in and it finally paid off… If you keep working at it, the sky is the limit. I only ran 30:50 for the 10K in college and now I’m running 2:09 for the marathon. If you like people who put their nose to the grindstone and don’t quit on their dreams, then I’m probably the guy to root for.” My guest for today’s episode is Turner Wiley. If you’re looking for…
Apr 2, 2026 Susanna Sullivan On Why This Year’s Boston Marathon Feels Different + Getting Her Top 10 Streak Back
"I missed out on keeping my top ten at a World Major streak when I ran New York. That was my biggest regret: walking away having lost the streak. I want to get back into that rythmn of being in the top ten. I'd love to find myself with 5K or 8K to go feeling like I'm still competing for one of the top spots." My guest for today’s episode is Susanna Sullivan. She's one of the most consistent marathoners in the…
Apr 1, 2026 CJ Albertson On Training Average, Racing Smart, And Why Enjoyment Is the Goal Before 2026 Boston Marathon
“I want everyone I coach to run super fast, but when I really think about their races, I’m thinking more about what I want them to experience when they’re racing. I feel like that’s still got to be the same for me too. When I have those experiences that are good and I know what running can be, the times and places take care of themselves.” CJ Albertson is back on the show. Regular listeners know that he’s always…
Mar 31, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Cam Myers/Lachlan Kennedy/Claudia Hollingsworth Win Big At Maurie Plant; Josh Kerr’s Mile WR Attempt; NYC Marathon Champ Suspended; Conner Mantz Scratches From Boston
A relatively quiet weekend in track, though there’s still plenty to dig into with Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, and Preet Majithia. In this week’s episode: - Preet’s pandemic-era haircut savings - McKirdy MicrOTQ recap: Kyle paced Thomas Knobbs to a 2:09.24 — the fourth-fastest Canadian of all time — then helped the women’s qualifying group - The race start had a fascinating start: single-file starts, chip timing - 14…
Mar 28, 2026 Josh Kerr On Targeting Hicham El Guerrouj’s Mile World Record At The London Diamond League
“This sport is built around big moments and I believe we can create one of those in July. This is one of the hardest world records in track and field and I’m not scared to say that I’m going after it. I can’t guarantee that I’m going to get it, but I’m going to do every single thing in my power. I have a great team of people around me and an amazing coaching staff that I think we’re going to get damn close if we…
Mar 25, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: World Indoors Biggest Winners & Losers; World Athletics Solves USATF’s Half Marathon Disaster; London Marathon Wants 100,000 Finishers
Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, and Preet Majithia reunite to break down the biggest storylines from the World Indoor Championships in Poland. Preet joins fresh off the ground (and freshly sick) after going solo on three daily pods from the venue. In this week’s episode: - Intro: Preet’s field report from Poland (gingerbread review included) - The Atlanta saga resolved: World Athletics approves a 7-woman U.S. team for…
Mar 23, 2026 WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: DAY 3 RECAP | LIVE FROM POLAND WITH PREET
Preet Majithia dives into the final day of action at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. Some of the biggest moments from day 3 include: - 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus won his first World medal like a true pro, covering every move just right in the final of the World Indoor 800m to hold the lead and claim gold in 1:44.24. He became the youngest World Indoor champion in history. - Keely…
Mar 21, 2026 WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: DAY 2 RECAP | LIVE FROM POLAND WITH PREET
Preet Majithia breaks down the biggest moments and surprises from day two at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. A couple of today's highlights include: - After getting beaten by Cole Hocker in his first race of the season at the Millrose Games two mile, Josh Kerr has the last laugh by outkicking Hocker and the field to win his third global title and second in the 3000m, running 7:35.56 ahead…
Mar 20, 2026 WORLD INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS: DAY 1 RECAP | LIVE FROM POLAND WITH PREET
Preet Majithia unpacks the first day of action at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships live from Poland, where we saw fireworks in the men’s 60m, a tactical affair in both the men’s and women’s 1500m, and an exciting first round of the 800m early this morning. Some of today’s highlights include: - Jordan Anthony’s Team USA debut is a smashing success, as the 21-year-old defeats a stacked field to win the…
Mar 18, 2026 Clayton Young On Signing With Brooks Ahead Of 2026 Boston Marathon After Seven Years With ASICS
“No one's going to hustle or care as much as you do, and no one's going to understand you as well as you do. Being able to present the best picture in front of a brand and understand what they value has been really rewarding." My guest for today's episode is a good friend of CITIUS MAG and one of the most thoughtful, transparent, and compelling figures in American marathoning. I'm talking about…
Mar 17, 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships Toruń 2026: Everything You Need To Know
⁠ The World Athletics Indoor Championships descend on Toruń, Poland this weekend. Here’s your event-by-event preview via Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia. - Men’s 60m: Defending champion Jeremiah Azu faces the deepest field in recent memory, led by American Jordan Anthony (world list leader, 6.43) and Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson (6.46). - Women’s 60m: Julien Alfred vs. Zaynab Dosso, both at 6.99 and both in career…
Mar 17, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: NCAA Indoor Championships Recap (Jane Hedengren/Habtom Samuel/Colin Sahlman Are Stars); Fotyen Tesfay’s 2:10 Marathon Debut; NYC Half Results + Grant Fisher’s Debut
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber unpack all of the action from this weekend. We’re talking about a nineteen-year-old freshman from BYU who just walked into the NCAA Indoor Championships and dismantled the field in not one but two distance events. A triple crown is complete for Habtom Samuel. A DQ controversy that had coaches filing protests and athletes biting their tongues. Sprint performances so fast they’re…
Mar 10, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: LA Marathon Epic Finish By Nathan Martin — But More Lead Car Controversy; Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half Marathon WR + Fred Kerley Banned Two Years
This week, Chris Chavez, Mac Fleet, and Kyle Merber break down the biggest highlights from the LA Marathon, Jacob Kiplimo’s new half marathon world record, Fred Kerley’s suspension, the most anticipated events at the NCAA Indoor Championships this weekend, and lots more. Discussed in today’s episode: - Nathan Martin closed out a heroic final sprint and big negative split to win the LA Marathon in 2:11:18, just 0.18…
Mar 3, 2026 PUMA Elite’s Gracie Morris On Her Momentum And Rise As A New U.S. 1500m Star + Heading To The World Indoor Championships
“I’ve gone into this year with less pressure on myself and have not been afraid to put myself in a vulnerable situation. I’m not afraid to lose anymore and I’m not scared to put myself in a situation to lose. I don’t mind getting to the front of the race and pushing it or trying to control it so that it suits my needs a bit better than other people’s. That’s been the biggest change this year.” My guest for today's…
Mar 2, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Disaster At The USATF Half Marathon Championships (What Happens Next?) + USATF Indoor Championships Recap
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia break down a chaotic weekend in American track and field headlined by a lead vehicle disaster at the USATF Half Marathon Championships and a slate of big results at the USATF Indoor Championships. Discussed: – The 2026 USATF Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta were thrown into chaos when a lead vehicle guided the top women off course in the final mile with Jess McClain holding a…
Feb 27, 2026 2026 USATF INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW
Chris Chavez, Mac Fleet, Preet Majithia, and Kyle Merber preview the top athletes and storylines to watch for in each track event at the 2026 USATF Indoor Championships this weekend. The Championship will take place Saturday, February 28th to Sunday, March 1st at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in NYC . Time stamps: - Women’s 3000m - 3:30 - Men’s 3000m - 9:35 - Women’s 60m hurdles - 19:00 - Men’s 60m hurdles -…
Feb 26, 2026 Liam Tharme On His New Book “Super Shoes: How Advanced Technology Revolutionized Running”
The Athletic writer and author Liam Tharme joins the show to unpack the biggest shift in modern distance running: the rise of “super shoes.” Tharme’s new book, Super Shoes: How Advanced Technology Revolutionized Running , traces how Nike’s Vaporfly (and the carbon-plated, high-stack foam revolution that followed) helped trigger an avalanche of fast times and world records across the roads and track. In this…
Feb 24, 2026 Who Is Ethan Shuley? The Unlikely Story Behind One Of The Most Surprising 2:07 Marathons In American History
“Track running has really exploded recently in America. Everyone’s running super fast times. Even in the half marathon, people have dipped under 60 [minutes] this year. I think the same thing could happen in the marathon... I certainly think that American marathoners can be competitive on the global stage.” Our guest today is Ethan Shuley. If you didn’t know his name a few weeks ago, you weren’t alone. But after…
Feb 23, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: A Controversial DQ For Sportsmanship/Showmanship; Results From Lievin/Torun/Perche/Boston As Championship Season Approaches
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia break down a packed week of results from Levin, Toruń, Castellón, Boston, and more. Plus, a final look back at the Winter Olympics and a preview of what’s ahead. – Keely Hodgkinson’s world record at Levin is still reverberating. It’s time to retire the “What about Athing Mu…” narrative. – Georgia Hunter-Bell ran 4:00 flat again at Levin but was left disappointed after a chaotic…
Feb 19, 2026 Riley Chamberlain After Breaking The NCAA Mile Record In 4:20.61 + BYU’s Team Culture Of “High Expectations, High Love”
“[It’s about] expecting each other to perform to a certain level, holding each other to a certain level, and just love. High expectations, high love — that’s what coach always says. That’s something we do a good job with. You can’t have one without the other. Our team is definitely built on love and gratitude and we always push ourselves to be our best.” Riley Chamberlain joins us fresh off one of the biggest…
Feb 19, 2026 🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST: KEELY HODGKINSON BREAKS THE INDOOR 800M WORLD RECORD IN 1:54.87 🚨
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia jump on the mics to react to 800m Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson clocking a 1:54.87 in the indoor 800m at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold meet in Liévin, France. The mark shattered Jolanda Ceplak’s 1:55.82 (2002) record by 0.95 seconds. It’s one of the largest world record improvements in the event’s history. ____________ Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠…
Feb 16, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: Analyzing Cole Hocker’s 3:45 Mile American Record, Keely Hodgkinson’s 1:56 Opener, Elle St. Pierre’s 4:17 Mile, Weini Kelati’s 66:04 American Record + More
Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Preet Majithia analyze yet another packed weekend of results including: – Cole Hocker ran 3:45.94 for the mile, an American Record and the No. 2 indoor mile ever, trailing only Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s 3:45.14. – The 16-year-old phenom Sam Ruthe ran 3:52.46 in the same race. – 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus ran 1:44.03 indoors, setting a World U20 Indoor Record and moving to No. 6 all-time…
Feb 10, 2026 This Week In Track & Field: What To Make Of Femke Bol’s 800m Debut; Jakob Ingebrigtsen Gets Surgery; Athlete Speeches At Meets + A Subtle Yet Impactful Change To World Rankings
This week in track and field, Chris Chavez, Preet Majithia, and Kyle Merber unpack: – Femke Bol’s highly anticipated 800m debut, which delivered a 1:59.07, which is the fastest debut in history and sparked debate about upside, expectations, and what her future beyond the 400 hurdles might look like. – The ripple effects of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Femke’s move. – Georgia Hunter Bell’s world-leading 1500m, one…
Feb 6, 2026 Kimberley May, Shannon Flockhart And Alex Millard On Making The Jump To The Pro Ranks Together From Providence To Team New Balance Boston
“That year at Providence was really special with what we all went through together. It was such a fun year! We were all very solid and united together. It ended up in a perfect way being able to continue that training together.” - Alex Millard Kimberley May, Shannon Flockhart, and Alex Millard join us us fresh into the next chapter of their careers as members of Team New Balance Boston. All three join the team with…
Feb 6, 2026 This Week In Track And Field: Jacob Kiplimo’s Half Marathon Controversy; Sam Ruthe’s 3:48 Mile At 16 Years Old, Doping News For Paris 2024 Stars + Femke Bol’s 800m Debut Expectations
This week in track and field, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia unpack: – Jacob Kiplimo and the pace car controversy from his half marathon world record: Most people agree this wasn’t a surprise, wasn’t his fault, and still somehow exposed how odd World Athletics’ rulebook really is. – Catching up on the 2026 Boston Marathon and London Marathon field announcements. – Sam Ruthe’s 3:48 mile and why it’s forcing fans to…
Feb 6, 2026 Margot Appleton On Exploring Her Potential With Team New Balance Boston After Success At UVA
"It's nice to have a reset. I'm looking at these people and I have something to work up to now, versus being at the top of the NCAA and hoping you get it right on the day. Now, I have, 'I need to improve by ten seconds if I want to be up there at USAs.' That kind of excites me. It's a little scary, but it's mostly exciting." Margot Appleton is a Massachusetts native now running for the home team. She has joined…
Feb 3, 2026 After Harvard And A Degree In Neuroscience, Victoria Bossong Is All-In On Track As A Pro
“My times were dropping and it was so exciting. Every week, they were dropping, dropping, dropping. It was pretty early in the season, too. At that point, I hadn't even made NCAAs. At the time when I ran 2:00, I had the number one time in the country. There was a lot that happened super fast… I think that was my favorite race of my life. I never even thought in my mind that I could run 2:00 even earlier on in the…
Feb 3, 2026 Roisin Willis On The Decision To Turn Professional Early And Lessons From Improving Her Mental Health, Perspective
“I saw the door open and I really desperately wanted to take it and walk through it, but I wasn't sure if it was right – but sometimes you know deep down in your gut that it’s something you should do and you take the risk. Since making that decision, it’s felt right and true to what I want to do and where my goals are." My guest for today's episode is Roisin Willis . Right now, she's in one of those rare moments…
Feb 2, 2026 2026 MILLROSE GAMES POST-RACE SHOW | LIVE FROM THE ARMORY IN NYC
The 118th Millrose Games lived up to the hype! Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Anderson Emerole, Eric Jenkins, and Aisha Praught-Leer break down the biggest performances, top highlights, and most surprising results that went down at The Armory in NYC this afternoon. Some of the top highlights include: - Men’s Wanamaker Mile: Cam Myers won in 3:47.57, becoming the youngest ever winner of the Wanamaker Mile. Yared Nuguse…
Jan 31, 2026 2026 Millrose Games Preview LIVE From The Armory: An All-Time Great Two-Mile, Wanamaker Miles + Event-By-Event Preview
The indoor season is already on fire and now it’s time for the 118th Millrose Games at the historic Armory. We’re LIVE from New York with a CITIUS MAG Millrose Games Preview Show, breaking down everything you need to know before the fastest, deepest, and most tradition-rich meet of the 2026 indoor season. Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Eric Jenkins, Aisha Praught-Leer, and Anderson Emerole dive into the biggest…
Jan 30, 2026 Cam Myers On Running 7:27 For 3000m, 3:47 For The Mile & 3:29 For 1500m As A Teenager + The Data-Driven, Physiological Approach To Training
“Last year, I came into the indoor season with the sole goal of breaking 3:50 in the mile… That was the big goal to tick off. I thought I'd maybe have a shot at running 3:48-high or 3:49-low to mid, so to run 3:47 actually surprised me quite a lot. This year, I feel like that's almost the expectation now. The standard has definitely been raised and the bar's been raised.” My guest for today's episode is Cameron…
Jan 26, 2026 Josh Hoey, Hobbs Kessler Smash World Records At New Balance Indoor Grand Prix; More Indoor Performances From Boston To Blacksburg To New Zealand (+ Kyle Is Back)
Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber reunite for the first time in nearly two years on the podcast for This Week In Track and Field. At The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix: – Hobbs Kessler broke the 2000m WR (4:48.79), outkicking Grant Fisher on the final lap with a 26.31 last 200m. – Josh Hoey broke the 800m WR (1:42.50) and broke Wilson Kipketer’s legendary 1997 record (1:42.67). He was paced by his brother Jaxson Hoey,…
Jan 20, 2026 The Indoor Season Is Here! New Balance Indoor Grand Prix Preview; Boston Marathon Unveils Loaded U.S. Women’s Field + How To Qualify For World Indoors
Some light results took place over the week but it’s officially the indoor track season as a few pros drop some scheduling breadcrumbs as to when they’ll plan to step out onto the track for the first time this year. Preet explains how qualifying for the World Indoor Championships works. New Balance Indoor Grand Prix is in Boston on January 24th and it’s loaded with Noah Lyles, Donavan Brazier, Bryce Hoppel, Grant…
Jan 15, 2026 Parker Wolfe After Leading Team USA At The World Cross Country Championships, Shares Goals For 2026 & The Upcoming Indoor Season
“I’m drawing a lot more confidence for the track from what I did on the grass just this last weekend. I’m really excited just to get there, get going, and keep building strength. The sky’s the limit because if I can do that on the cross course, who knows what I can do on the track. I’m super pumped for it!” My guest for today's episode is Parker Wolfe . If you're paying attention to the next generation of American…
Jan 14, 2026 Zouhair Talbi After Running The 4th-Fastest Marathon In U.S. History – 2:05:46 To Win The Houston Marathon; His Journey From Morocco To America
“The top three spots [at the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials], you've got to work very hard to get one of them — which is exciting for me. Nothing was ever handed to me. I have to work hard for it and I'm willing to do the same thing for it now." Zouhair Talbi joins the CITIUS MAG Podcast to share his journey from Morocco to becoming an American citizen. He discusses his recent victory at the Houston Marathon,…
Jan 12, 2026 Final Thoughts On World XC, U.S. Half Marathon List Gets Re-Written In Houston, Enhanced Games Adds Washed Up Athletes, Albert Korir Gets Suspended + Our Early 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Picks
This week in track and field, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia cover: – The World Cross Country Championships showcased impressive performances but faced broadcasting challenges. Preet explains his experience with watching. – Houston’s half marathon saw the U.S. men’s half marathon list get totally re-written and then a strong run by Taylor Roe to move to No. 2 on the U.S. list. – Zouhair Talbi runs the…
Jan 10, 2026 World Cross Country Championships Reactions: Jacob Kiplimo Wins 3rd Straight Title, Agnes Ngetich Dominates + More Highlights
Join Chris Chavez, Aisha Praught-Leer and Eric Jenkins as they unpack all of the action at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo continued his reign at the World Cross Country Championships, cruising to a third consecutive title in commanding fashion. Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi claimed silver for the third time in his career, while Kenya’s Daniel Simiu Ebenyo rounded out…
Jan 9, 2026 World Cross Country Championships LIVE Preview: Top Contenders, Key Athletes To Watch & Team USA's Medal Chances
The World XC Championships return to the U.S. for the first time since 1992, with Saturday’s races in Tallahassee offering a chance to reignite global attention on the best distance runners in the world. How to watch: The races will be broadcast on Peacock (starting at 9:35 a.m.) and will be televised on CNBC (starting at 10 a.m. ET). Schedule (All times ET): 9:45 a.m. – Mixed 4x2K Relay 10:20 a.m. – Women’s U20 6K…
Jan 6, 2026 Track And Field Bold Predictions For 2026 + The Major Events On The Calendar (Bonus: Gut Reactions To The World XC Championships Entries)
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia break down the 2026 calendar in track and field how certain athletes are targeting specific events in the lead-up to the debut of the World Ultimate Championships. Plus: Gut reactions to the release of the 2026 World Cross Country Championship entries and how the Valencia 10K isn’t the only event taking talent away. Chris and Preet are then joined by Anderson Emerole, Mac Fleet, Paul…
Jan 2, 2026 2025 Awards: The People Who Made Track And Field
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia unpack the people who made track and field special in 2025. Categories include: – World Record of the Year – Performance of the year – Athlete of the year – Most entertaining athlete of the year – Social media Moment of the Year – Heartbreak Moment of the year – Coach of the Year – Best event of the year – Marathon of the year – Celebration of the year – Breakout athlete of the year…
Dec 23, 2025 Jane Hedengren On Making The Leap From High School Phenom To NCAA Record Holder At BYU
“That is the fun part for me – being able to be pushed to my limits, be out there doing it with other strong women, working off each other, and having a great coach and support staff. That’s so fun to me: the really, truly hard work. There’s just so much I love about this sport and this team, but that’s definitely how I would describe this first semester so far. It’s just been so much fun. I’m really looking…
Dec 19, 2025 Office Hours: Peninsula Distance Club’s Dena Evans On 25 Years Of Excellence In Coaching + Developing Talent And U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifiers
“One of the things we talk about on our team is if everyone is giving 51% or more and never taking more than 49%, your ecosystem is always going to be in balance. But if everyone isn’t willing to give more than 49% and they’re always taking more than 51%, then the ecosystem is never going to be in balance. We just try to keep an environment where people are waiting for other people to go to the bathroom, giving…
Dec 18, 2025 Olympic Champion Julien Alfred To Race 60m At 2026 Millrose Games, Indoor Plans, Handling Pressure + 2025 Lessons
Our guest for today’s episode is one of the most exciting sprinters in the world right now. Julien Alfred is the reigning Olympic champion in the 100m, a World Indoor champion in the 60m, and the athlete who is rewriting history for St. Lucia on the biggest stages in track. On February 1st, 2026, Julien will return to The Armory in New York City to headline the women’s 60m at the Millrose Games — the same track…
Dec 18, 2025 Grand Slam Track Files For Bankruptcy, We’re Owed $272K + Athing Mu Switches Coaches, Sinclaire Johnson Nearly Breaks The Road Mile WR (Bonus: Interview w/ Ben Rosario On The Marathon Project)
In this week’s episode, Chris, Mac and Preet discuss: – Grand Slam Track declares for bankruptcy – Our partnership with them and being owed $272K – The impact of the bankruptcy declaration and the athletes – Recapping the European Cross Country Championships – Athing Mu has parted ways with coach Bobby Kersee – Highlights from the Merrie Mile and Honolulu Marathon weekend – Interview with Ben Rosario ahead of the…
Dec 11, 2025 USATF Cross Country Championships Recap, Valencia Marathon Results, OTQ-mania At CIM + Josh Hoey Breaks The 600m WR & Jane Hedengren Shatters The NCAA 5K Record + More
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia unpack all the biggest highlights from this weekend in the running world: - US Cross Country Championships Recap – Who made Team USA for Tallahassee? - Valencia Marathon Recap | Joyciline Jepkosgei – 2:14:00 (Course Record, World Lead) + John Korir – 2:02:24 - California International Marathon (CIM) Highlights | Molly Born and Futsum Zeinesellassie take the wins + 54 women and 52 men…
Dec 4, 2025 Scott Fauble Retires: An Exit Interview On A Marathon Career Built On Toughness, Belief & Boston Brilliance
“As much as I wanted to win – what I really was after, what really drove me was finding out how good I could be. And it turns out I did. I found out how good I could be. I had a four or five-year stretch where seventh place in Boston was as good as I could be and 2:09:02 and 2:08:52 – right in that range was as fast as I could run. So, I found out. And it wasn’t good enough to win a major, but it was fun. It was a…
Dec 2, 2025 USATF Cross Country Championships + Valencia Marathon Preview | Catching Up On LA 2028 Schedule, Grand Slam Track’s Mess + More News
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia are back at it to preview the USATF Cross Country Championships in Portland this Saturday as well as the Valencia Marathon on Sunday. They also unpack the L.A. 2028 Olympics schedule, dive into some of the updates surrounding Grand Slam Track's financial situation, and lots more. ____________ Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Preet Majithia |…
Nov 24, 2025 Evan Jager Retires: An Exit Interview With The Olympic Silver Medalist, U.S. Steeplechase Record Holder
“I've been thinking about it for a while… It was pretty apparent. I think because I'm very happy with how my career went, it made the decision easy. Realizing that I'm not in the mix for making teams anymore, I didn't want to keep running just to try to make USAs year in, year out. I felt good about everything and it felt like the right time.” Evan Jager, a two-time Olympian for Team USA, is ending his professional…
Nov 23, 2025 2025 NCAA XC Championships Recap: Habtom Samuel Finally Victorious, Doris Lemngole Defends Title, NC State Women Win Team Battle, OSU Gets Redemption For Men's Title + More
The 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships delivered on the hype! Isaac Wood and Paul Hof-Mahoney recap all the biggest takeaways from an action-packed morning in Columbia, Missouri, including: - Women’s individual champion: Defending champion Doris Lemngole puts her championship experience to use, running 18:25.4 to win over Jane Hedengren’s 18:38.9. - Men’s individual champion: New Mexico’s Habtom Samuel runs…
Nov 19, 2025 Cole Hocker & Grant Fisher On Their Rivalry Ahead Of Millrose Games 2-Mile Showdown + 2026 Plans
“You get these really unique matchups that you probably wouldn’t get in the lead-up to a championship, but you can in a lead-up to Millrose because people are looking to race and have some fun.” - Grant Fisher Buckle up because one of the greatest indoor matchups that we've ever seen is officially coming back to the Armory. Today's episode is all about a rematch that we already have to look forward to in 2026. Cole…
Nov 18, 2025 2025 NCAA CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW
Chris Chavez and Isaac Wood preview the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships set to take place in Columbia, Missouri this weekend. - The NCAA Cross Country Championships are Isaac’s Super Bowl - Key Regional performances and takeaways - The Case For and Against NC State, BYU, Florida, New Mexico, Notre Dame and Oregon on the women’s side - The Case For and Against Oklahoma State, Iowa State, New Mexico, Syracuse,…
Nov 17, 2025 Office Hours | On Athletics Club Coach Laura Thweatt: From Marathoner To Mentor And Guiding Greatness With Hellen Obiri, Joe Klecker
“My biggest thing has been remembering that I’m not Dathan, I’m not Kelsey, but that’s why I was hired. The three of us all have very different experiences, we bring different things to the table, and we’re just hoping to give the athletes this well-roundedness in support and resources... That’s the really cool part about what OAC is doing. We’re trying to help this next wave of incredible athletes maximize what…
Nov 15, 2025 How Geordie Beamish Pulled Off the Race Of The Year For Steeplechase Gold | 2025 World Championships Recap + Reflection
“ I had worked too damn hard to get back to the line to just accept defeat and sit there and not even finish the race. I didn’t even have to think about it. I just got straight back into it… I think it was a bit of a blessing in disguise since I didn’t know what my fitness was like coming in. I thought it was decent, but this was almost an extra test of, ‘Can you fall in the last lap and still make the final? Then…
Nov 13, 2025 Fiona O’Keeffe After Running An American Course Record At The New York City Marathon In 2:22:49 + What Happened At The Paris Olympics
“Sometimes you have these workouts on paper that look pretty intimidating. To be able to get them done and feel strong towards the end of them is always an exciting feeling. Obviously you don’t always nail it, but doing things that maybe you haven’t done before or that you’re not quite sure if you can do is always exciting.” My guest for today's episode is Fiona O'Keefe : the reigning U.S. Olympic Trials champion…
Nov 11, 2025 Kylie Mantz: From Not Being A Runner To Walking Onto The BYU Team & Finding Her Own Path To Run A 2:43 In Her First Marathon (Ft. Conner Mantz)
“I've heard over and over that you have to respect the distance. I kind of understood that, but you need to experience it to have respect for it and the emotional waves that you go through during it. I had heard that and it made sense to me, but the true understanding of that hit later. That was humbling a little bit. It’s not an easy race. You can't fake a marathon.” My guest for today's episode is Kylie Mantz .…
Nov 4, 2025 2025 NYC MARATHON RECAP + MELISSA JEFFERSON-WOODEN/BEATRICE CHEBET SNUBBED FOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
The 54th New York City Marathon is in the books, and what a race it was. Nearly 60,000 runners took to the streets of the Big Apple, and near-perfect weather conditions meant that times were fast and racing was fierce. We got to witness both historically-fast and historically-close races, as three women broke the 22-year-old course record and the men’s race was decided by a photo finish, the smallest margin in the…
Nov 4, 2025 Joel Reichow On Finishing Top American At The 2025 New York City Marathon – Unsponsored And Working At A Running Store To Running 2:09
“[The marathon] rewards people that are patient, consistent, and build up strength. I’ve got a good engine, so late in the race I feel like my cardio holds up very well. As long as the body holds up, it’s going to be a good day!” My guest for today’s episode is Joel Reichow , who could be viewed as a surprise story of the New York City Marathon and the top American finisher in 2025. In a race packed with Olympians…
Oct 31, 2025 2025 NEW YORK CITY MARATHON PREVIEW SHOW | LIVE FROM HOKA HEADQUARTERS
The 54th running of the New York City Marathon is shaping up to be a great one. The women’s race features four of the most exciting road racers on the scene today, all duking it out for claim to the title of world’s top active marathoner. The high-quality men’s field looks wide open, and the masters battle between two of the sport’s GOATs is sure to keep things interesting. And you can always count on the…
Oct 31, 2025 Hillary Bor Unafraid Before Marathon Debut In New York City + Aiming For Top American Honors
Hillary Bor will be making his marathon debut in Sunday's New York City Marathon. He is taking great confidence from a healthy training block and a runner-up finish at the US 20K Championships, where he ran 56:32 for No. 2 on the U.S. all-time list. He stopped by the HOKA Flagship Store on 5th Avenue in New York City to discuss his preparation for the race. ____________ Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on…
Oct 31, 2025 Jessica Warner Judd On Making Her Marathon Debut In New York City After Epilepsy Diagnosis In 2024
Jessica Warner Judd suffered a tonic clonic seizure at the European track and field championships in 2024 and stuggled with symptoms in early 2025. She decided to leave the track to focus on making her marathon debut in New York City. She stopped by the HOKA Flagship Store on 5th Avenue to discuss her preparations for the race. ____________ Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Jessica…
Oct 30, 2025 Office Hours: Patrick Sang on Coaching Eliud Kipchoge, Faith Kipyegon and the Art of Enduring Greatness
Patrick Sang — the coach behind Eliud Kipchoge, Faith Kipyegon and many other Kenyan stars — reflects on humility, intuition, and the unseen architecture of greatness from more than two decades of coaching. In this wide-ranging interview that we recorded from the NN Running Team Pop Up in New York City (15 E 40th Street), Sang discusses his role as a coach, teacher, mentor, and friend to some of the best in the…
Oct 27, 2025 2025 New York City Marathon Preview + What The Heck Are The World Treadmill Championships + An Oddly Newsy Start To The Week
New York City gears up for its biggest day of the year — the 2025 NYC Marathon. The race is as tough and electric as the city itself, and this year’s field is stacked . Men’s Preview: - Abdi Nageeye defends his title. - Legends Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele aim for one last battle. - Rising U.S. stars Biya Simbassa, Joe Klecker, and Hillary Bor chase world-class competition. Women's Preview: - Olympic champ…
Oct 27, 2025 Joe Klecker’s Race Plan Ahead Of His Marathon Debut In NYC + Lessons From His Transition To The Roads
“My big mantra for the whole weekend is to just execute. Just do what we’ve done in practice and this is going to work. I haven’t thought about kicking into the park or anything like that because that’s going to take care of itself if I execute mile 22. And if I execute mile 21, that’s going to make mile 22 better. Just working from the start, if I execute each bottle station and each section of the course, I think…
Oct 24, 2025 Oblique Seville On Winning World Championship Gold In The 100m, Restoring Jamaica Atop The Sprints, His Rivalry With Noah Lyles + Early 2026 Ideas
“When I crossed that finish line and ripped my shirt off, I was like, ‘Yeah!’ That was one of my best moments… It was a dream come true, something that I’ve been wanting for years. I’ve dreamt about that moment and I finally got that moment!” Our guest today is Oblique Seville — the new 100-meter world champion and the man who brought Jamaica back to the top of men’s sprinting. On a humid night in Tokyo in…
Oct 24, 2025 Ruth Chepngetich BANNED 3 Years After Admitting To Her Anti-Doping Violation, Text Messages Revealed + What Happens Now
Marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich has been banned for three years by the AIU following her admission to an Anti-Doping Rule Violation regarding the presence and use of Hydrochlorothiazide, a banned diuretic and masking agent in doping. The announcement from the AIU was made public on Thursday morning. Chepngetich broke the women's marathon world record in 2:09:56 at the 2024 Chicago Marathon . She is…
Oct 21, 2025 Jane Hedengren DESTROYS The Field In Her NCAA XC Debut | 2025 Pre-Nats & Nuttycombe Reactions
The NCAA Cross Country season just got real — and Jane Hedengren stole the show. In her college debut, the BYU freshman dominated Pre-Nats, running 18:42.3 to shatter the Gans Creek course record by 25 seconds. In this episode, we break down Hedengren’s historic win, her incredible high school resume, and what it means for BYU’s title hopes heading into NCAAs. We also dive into everything from Grace Hartman’s…
Oct 18, 2025 Ben Flanagan On Making His Marathon Debut At The TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon
*Note: The first few minutes of Ben's interview were cut due to audio issues. The audio quality improves throughout the interview. Canadian distance runner and Olympian Ben Flanagan is finally making his marathon debut at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon this Sunday. Fresh off his 2024 season that included his Olympic debut in the 5000m, Flanagan opens up about the challenges of transitioning to the marathon,…
Oct 15, 2025 Conner Mantz On How He Ran 2:04:43 To Break The American Record At The 2025 Chicago Marathon | Race Recap + Reflection
“If I had even one race like one of my many races this year in another year, I would have been like, “This year was phenomenal because I had that one really good race.’ This year felt like every race but one went very well. Every race, I ended up like, ‘I can’t believe I just did that’ or, ‘That was awesome!’ Things maybe weren’t perfect, but a lot of my races were close to perfect and that was special to me.” My…
Oct 13, 2025 Chicago Marathon 2025 Recap (Jacob Kiplimo, Hawi Feysa + Conner Mantz Crush) + Athlos NYC Thoughts + Femke Bol Moves To The 800m
What. A. Day. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo and Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa unleashed two of the fastest marathons in history in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon. Kiplimo’s 2:02:23 makes him the seventh-fastest man ever and he did it in only his second career marathon. Feysa’s 2:14:56 announced her arrival as one of the five fastest women of all time with a perfectly paced negative split. Behind the fireworks, storylines kept coming:…
Oct 11, 2025 2025 CHICAGO MARATHON PREDICTIONS SHOW | PRESENTED BY HOKA (LIVE)
Join CITIUS MAG hosts Eric Jenkins, Karen Lesiewicz, Paul Hof-Mahoney and Mac Fleet as they break down the biggest storylines of the 2025 Chicago Marathon. Some of the topics the crew dives into include: - What to expect for weather and the course - Who to watch in both the men's and women's elite fields - Top American men and women who are looking to shake things up - Race winner predictions - Top…
Oct 9, 2025 Faith Kipyegon Reflects On Her 2025 Season + Making History With 4th World Championship Gold Medal
Our guest today is Faith Kipyegon , the greatest 1500m runner the sport has ever known. In Tokyo, she won her record fourth World Championship 1500m title — seven global golds in this event including her three Olympic golds. It is a reign that now stretches over four years and twenty-two straight victories. In Tokyo, that 1500m final was also a masterclass performance. She led from the gun and never looked back and…
Oct 8, 2025 2025 Chicago Marathon Preview + ATHLOS Returns To NYC
This week, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia preview all the storylines, athletes, and matchups to watch at the 2025 Chicago Marathon this Sunday. We dive into the top contenders in both the men’s and women’s fields, share our predictions, and highlight a few sleeper picks and dark horses who could shake things up. We also break down which American runners to keep an eye on and take a closer look at the full elite…
Oct 7, 2025 Conner Mantz’s Plan To Attack The American Record At The 2025 Chicago Marathon | Race Plan, Field Breakdown + Training Update
“Probably 20, hopefully 24 miles, I'm working with people. But then somewhere between the last 10K and the last two miles, it's going to be a race with whoever is around me. You never know how these races play out, but hopefully I'm going to see people in front of me, I'm going to catch them…and place as high as I can. That's how I see this race playing out: I'm in a pack for 18 to 20 or 24 miles and after that I'm…
Oct 6, 2025 Melissa Jefferson Wooden Reflects On Her Historic Tokyo World Championships 100m, 200m & 4x100m Gold Medals + 2025 Season Recap
“The one thing I reminded myself of and something my coach has been telling me all year is this: Don’t feel like you have to be anybody else. What you’ve been doing has been working for you. Continue to do that. If you’ve been being Melissa all year and you’ve been winning all year, what else do you need to do? Just go out there and be yourself.” My guest for today’s episode is Melissa Jefferson-Wooden — the…
Oct 3, 2025 Jess Hull On Earning A 1500m Bronze Medal At The 2025 World Championships | 2025 Season Recap + Tokyo Reflections
“You almost need to just have this fearlessness towards it. You can absolutely look at what each of the athletes have done and put them up on a pedestal, but you almost have to be like, ‘They’ve done that, but I’m going to try and do this today.’” My guest for today’s episode is Jessica Hull, who just earned her second straight global medal with a bronze in the 1500m at the World Championships in Tokyo. Hull went…
Oct 1, 2025 Josette Andrews After Her 6th Place Finish In the 5000m At The 2025 World Championships | Recap + Reflection
“A year ago, I just wanted to get on that team. The goals changed as the season went on. Things progressed and then it was like: you’re sixth in the world and you’re still hungry for more. That’s a really encouraging spot to be in.” My guest for today’s episode is Josette Andrews, who just finished sixth in the 5000m final at the World Championships in Tokyo, one of the best global finishes by an American woman…
Sep 30, 2025 2025 Tokyo World Championships: Parting Thoughts + Awards (Biggest Winners & Losers)
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia hit some superlatives and awards for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo including: - Best Race - Best sprint performance - Biggest breakthrough - Best field event - Biggest what if - Biggest upset - Best comeback - Best sportsmanship - Most disappointed to get silver (and happiest to get silver) - World record most likely to be broken in 2026 - Fan favorite medal + More…
Sep 29, 2025 Angelina Napoleon Reflects On Her 9th Place Finish At the World Championships 3000m Steeplechase Final At 20 Years Old | Tokyo Recap
“This is the moment I’ve been training three years for. There’s been three years of a lot of hard work and hard times to get to this. This is the thing in my mind, that dream and goal that’s kept me going. Once I put that into perspective, it was a lot easier to ride that wave of momentum into Worlds.” Our guest today is Angelina Napoleon — the 20-year-old NC State steeplechaser who just capped off a super…
Sep 26, 2025 Cole Hocker Recaps His 2025 World Championships – From The DQ In The 1500m To The Historic Kick For Gold And Redemption In The 5000m | Tokyo Reflection
“That’s where I feel the most free: crossing the line. Running out on the track is one thing, but crossing the line doing what you set out to do with the stadium going crazy — I just want to live in that moment.” My guest for this episode is Olympic 1500m champion and now 5000m World champion Cole Hocker — fresh off one of the most thrilling redemption stories of these World Championships. Days after being…
Sep 25, 2025 Nikki Hiltz Reflects On Finishing 5th At The World Championships 1500m Final | Tokyo + Season Recap
“I wanted to be calm, relaxed, and confident that I belonged here… Maybe I didn’t get the outcome that I wanted, but I hit my goal of being calm, trying to stay low emotion, and float, follow, and relax — all of the words that I said to myself. I’m really proud of how I navigated that race.” Please welcome back to the show – the one and only Nikki Hiltz . And what a year it’s been! Just a season after finishing…
Sep 25, 2025 Sage Hurta After Finishing 5th In The World Championships 800m Final In 1:55.89 (Third-Fastest American Ever) | Tokyo 2025 Recap + Reflections
“This is the moment I’ve been training three years for. There’s been three years of a lot of hard work and hard times to get to this. This is the thing in my mind, that dream and goal that’s kept me going. Once I put that into perspective, it was a lot easier to ride that wave of momentum into Worlds.” About two months after we caught up with Sage Hurta-Klecker after making her first U.S. team, she's back on the…
Sep 24, 2025 A Tie To Share The Bronze Medal!? Taliyah Brooks On Her Breakout Heptathlon At The World Championships
“In years past, I just imagined myself as a hurdler and long jumper who sometimes did the hep. I just didn’t like doing the hep. I finally accepted that this is what I do. This is what I can be really good at. It just shifted my mindset. The medal confirmed what I already knew and I see how much room there is to grow.” Taliyah Brooks came up CLUTCH in the second day with three PBs to notch a personal best of 6,581…
Sep 21, 2025 TOKYO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 9 RECAP: COLE HOCKER WINS MEN’S 5K GOLD, USA SWEEPS MEN’S & WOMEN’S 4X100M RELAY
Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins and Anderson Emerole as they recap all the highlights from Day 9 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Here’s a full summary of day eight at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, covering all key results and storylines: USA Sweeps Relays & Sets Records: Women’s 4x100m – Gold & Sprint Treble for Jefferson-Wooden - Melissa Jefferson-Wooden joins Shelly-Ann…
Sep 20, 2025 TOKYO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 8 RECAP: BEATRICE CHEBET COMPLETES THE 5K/10K DOUBLE; EMMANUEL WANYONYI BREAKS 800M CHAMPIONSHIP RECORD TO WIN GOLD
Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole, and Mitch Dyer as they recap all the highlights from Day 8 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Here’s a full summary of day eight at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, covering all key results and storylines: Distance Doubles: Chebet & Perez Repeat Gold Feats - Beatrice Chebet (KEN) – 5000m Champion - Added to her 10,000m gold, replicating her…
Sep 19, 2025 TOKYO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 7 RECAP: MELISSA JEFFERSON-WOODEN COMPLETES THE DOUBLE; FEMKE BOL & NOAH LYLES REPEAT + RAI BENJAMIN GETS HIS WORLD GOLD AFTER DQ CONTROVERSY
Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole and Mitch Dyer as they recap all the highlights from Day 7 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Some of today's highlights include champions holding their ground as Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Femke Bol, Noah Lyles, Pedro Pichardo, and Rai Benjamin each struck gold. Jefferson-Wooden completes sprint double - Five days after her 100m win, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden…
Sep 19, 2025 Camryn Rogers Reflects On Third Straight Global Hammer Throw Title In Tokyo, Moving To No. 2 All-Time
At only 26 years old, Camryn Rogers had already created a legacy in the women’s hammer throw that few could match. Winning a World title in 2023 and an Olympic title in 2024, she had emerged as the most consistent championship performer in the midst of the best era in the event’s history. On Monday, she took the next major leap in her career, becoming the fourth woman to break the 80 meter barrier and the third to…
Sep 19, 2025 One-On-One With Isaac Nader After His Shocking 1500m World Championship Gold Medal | INTERVIEW
It’s not unreasonable to say that no one could’ve predicted this podium. That’s not to say that Isaac Nader, Jake Wightman, and Reynold Cheruiyot aren’t all medal-worthy contenders in their own rights, just that the series of circumstances that had to stack on top of one another to make this particular outcome happen was highly improbable. Without Jakob Ingebrigtsen to assume the role of pacemaker, the field hit…
Sep 19, 2025 Jake Wightman After His 1500m World Championship Silver Medal | Race Recap + Comeback Reflections
It’s not unreasonable to say that no one could’ve predicted this podium. That’s not to say that Isaac Nader, Jake Wightman, and Reynold Cheruiyot aren’t all medal-worthy contenders in their own rights, just that the series of circumstances that had to stack on top of one another to make this particular outcome happen was highly improbable. Without Jakob Ingebrigtsen to assume the role of pacemaker, the field hit…
Sep 18, 2025 TOKYO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 6 RECAP: SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE GOES 47.78 TO DOMINATE 400M FOR GOLD!!!!!! THE GOAT!
Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole and Mitch Dyer as they recap all the highlights from Day 6 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Some of today's highlights include: McLaughlin-Levrone Claims the 400m Throne - Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone delivered another historic performance on the Tokyo track, winning the women’s 400m in a Championship Record of 47.78 — the second-fastest time in history.…
Sep 17, 2025 Clayton Young After Taking 9th Place At The 2025 World Championships Marathon | Recap + Reflection
Clayton Young is carving out a reputation for consistency on the sport’s biggest stages and was the top American marathoner at the World Championships in Tokyo. Young fought through chaos — an early false start, a massive pack that stayed bunched past halfway, even a fall at 14 kilometers where he was clipped from behind and hit the pavement. He bounced right back, gave a thumbs up to the cameras, and rejoined the…
Sep 17, 2025 TOKYO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 5 RECAP: MEN’S 1500M FINAL REACTION SHOW, ISAAC NADER SHOCKS THE WORLD FOR GOLD + RAI BENJAMIN/KARSTEN WARHOLM BEEF
Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole and Mitch Dyer as they recap all the highlights from Day 5 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Some of today's highlights include: Shock 1500m Gold: Nader Times It Right: Isaac Nader delivered a major upset in the men’s 1500m, emerging from a crowded finish to take the title in 3:34.10 — just 0.02 seconds ahead of Jake Wightman. Steeplechase Queen:…
Sep 17, 2025 Grace Stark’s Story From A Devastating Leg Injury To Now Becoming A World Championship Bronze Medalist
A year ago in Paris, Grace Stark made her Olympic debut and finished fifth in the 100-meter hurdles. It was a taste of the big stage and a “delayed but not denied” moment, as she put it. In Tokyo, she delivered on that promise. Stark stormed to a bronze at the 2025 World Championships with a time of 12.34 seconds. In one of the deepest fields in championship history — featuring Olympic champion Masai Russell, world…
Sep 16, 2025 TOKYO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 4 RECAP: FAITH KIPYEGON WINS 4TH WORLD TITLE, SYDNEY MCLAUGHLIN-LEVRONE RUNS 48.29
Join Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins, Anderson Emerole, Mitch Dyer, and Paul Hof-Mahoney as they recap all the highlights from Day 4 at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Some of today's highlights include: 1500m: Kipyegon Claims Fourth World Title - Faith Kipyegon continued her dominance, clocking 3:52.15 to secure her fourth straight world title at 1500m. - Teammate Dorcus Ewoi ran a massive personal best of…
Sep 16, 2025 One-On-One with Kishane Thompson After His Silver In The 100m At 2025 World Championships
For 80 meters, Kishane Thompson looked like the man to beat. Exploding out of the blocks in the men’s 100-meter final at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, the Jamaican sprint sensation surged into the lead, his long, fluid strides daring the field to catch him. But just as in Paris a year ago, the closing meters would tell the story. This time it wasn’t Noah Lyles, but his countryman Oblique Seville who reeled…
Sep 16, 2025 Julia Paternain After Her Shocking World Championship Marathon Bronze Medal For Uruguay | Race Recap & Reflection LIVE From Tokyo
Sometimes the most coolest moments in sport arrive by accident. When Julia Paternain crossed the finish line of the Tokyo World Championships marathon, she wasn’t thinking about history and she wasn’t even sure the race was over. Yet in that instant of disbelief, she had just given Uruguay its first-ever World Championships medal. In just her second marathon, the 25-year-old stunned the world with a fearless run,…

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The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show

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The Too Early 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Rankings (With Rory Linkletter x Out & Back Podcast Crossover)

Jake Heyward’s Incredible Comeback: Two Achilles Surgeries, Nearly Two Years Without Running + Coaching Himself Back To The Top

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