The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show · January 12, 2026 · 1 hr 48 min
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 fourth-fastest marathon by an American but it takes a bit of explaining; Sara Hall went the full distance and continues to impress. – Valencia produced European records by Andreas Almgren and Eilish McColgan. – The bidding for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials is underway and St. Louis is interested. – Preet likes figure skating! – Unsurprisingly, Marvin Bracy-Williams has signed with the Enhanced Games – A look at the other washed-up, has-been runners that are joining the doped Olympics. – Albert Korir was provisionally suspended after testing positive for CERA. – Our way too early picks for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. ____________ Mentioned in this episode: Listen: World Cross Country Championships Reactions: Jacob Kiplimo Wins 3rd Straight Title, Agnes Ngetich Dominates + More Highlights ____________ Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez + Preet Majithia | @preet_athletics Produced by: Jasmine Fehr | @jasminefehr ____________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: The KICKR RUN responds to you: run faster, it speeds up. Ease back, it slows down. It's called the run-free mode – no buttons, just running that actually feels like running. The Wahoo KICKR RUN turns those long indoor miles into something you actually look forward to. Add in a quiet motor, a buttery smooth belt, and speeds up to 15 MPH, it's the closest thing you can get to an outdoor run without dealing with the ice, wind, or darkness. Learn more at Wahoofitness.com and unlock a special offer when you use code CITIUS . OLIPOP: Olipop is a better-for-you soda that puts 6-9g of fiber in every single can. This winter, Olipop's holiday cans are back featuring their Yeti Trio. Olipop is a smart, simple way to add more fiber to your day. No recipes, no resolutions, no salads required. Whether you’re team Vintage Cola, Crisp Apple, or Ginger Ale, bundle up, pour yourself a can, and sip on some fiber. Visit DrinkOlipop.com and use code CITIUS25 at checkout to get 25% off your orders.