Best CITIUS MAG Podcasts (2025)

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Cole Hocker On His Plan To Attempt The 1500m/5000m Double At The World Championships + Recapping His Tactical Masterclass At USAs To Outkick Grant Fisher 47:37

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“Every year the top three resets. It doesn’t matter what you did the previous year. If you need any more evidence than this 1500 final, then I don’t know what to tell you. Everything is so cutthroat. Just getting on that top three was a big relief. I know that the big peak is coming in September, so I can live with this for now. Now I know where I’…

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Good Morning Track and Field | Day 4: We're Hungover After Thrilling 1500m Races + Voicemails: Marry, F, Kill CITIUS MAG Edition 40:31

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Tune in to Good Morning Track and Field each day of the USATF Outdoor Championships, where Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer give their takes on all the action and happenings in Eugene. 📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080 to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or…

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👩‍🍼 Megan’s Postpartum Comeback, Karen’s Big Running Update, BTS Of Nameless Track Club + What To Do If You’re Dating A Non-Runner? 1:07:50

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In today's episode, Megan shares what it’s been like returning to running postpartum, Rachel talks about finding consistency in training now that she’s settled into SF, and Karen opens up about why she’s stepping back from racing for the rest of the year. In Rachel’s Receipts, the Chicks break down a study that highlights another factor in overuse …

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To Be Clear – We Do Not Condone Violence 2:22:42

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Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back after a break to recover from the 2025 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships. In this episode, Eric and Aisha discuss: – Recapping some of the behind-the-scenes of USAs with the CITIUS MAG team – Eric provides an update on the Astronomer CEO and Sophie Rain – Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek's beef es…

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Sage Hurta-Klecker On Finally Making A U.S. Team, Diving At The Finish Line For Third And A Spot For The World Championships In Tokyo | Race Recap + Reflections 53:58

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“I thought I had missed my moment last year. I didn’t want that to define me, but I didn’t want to put way too much pressure on this year, because it wasn’t going to make up for last year. It was really hard. But in the last month, I said, ‘We’re going to go for it. We’re going to put our ego to the side and see what happens.’” Sage Hurta-Klecker k…

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Coach Chris Capeau On Coaching Cooper Lutkenhaus To 1:42.27 U18 800m World Record + Training Talk 1:25:31

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“The other part is that he loves it. He doesn’t miss. A ton of people are—to be cliche—talented, but they don’t do the things to maximize their talent. So how is he there? Because he’s doing everything to at least give him the chance to maximize his talent. Do we know it’s going to be 1:42? No, we don’t know that. We have no clue what it is… He’s d…

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Cooper Lutkenhaus Breaks Down His 1:42.27 800m At 16 Years Old To Make History, Qualifies For The 2025 World Championships + Goals For Tokyo 52:21

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“With 200 to go, I felt really strong. I wasn’t really burning yet. With about 120 to go coming off the curve, I saw everybody right there. I was like, ‘I feel amazing!’ The crowd all stood up and it was super electric. I was like, ‘I have a shot now.’” My guest for today's episode is Cooper Lutkenhaus, the 16-year-old Texan who just ran one of the…

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Savannah Sutherland On Breaking Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s 400m Hurdles NCAA Record, Being A Bowerman Finalist, How She Got So Good + Expectations for Worlds 2025 50:40

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“The biggest mindset coming off of Paris was that because I had made the biggest final there is, it was a message to me that no matter who’s on the track, you deserve a lane. I belong here and I’ve proven myself. That message was definitely something that I carried into my senior year: just knowing that I belong here. That was very powerful for me.…

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🇺🇸 USATF Championships Reactions: Emily Infeld's Breakthrough, Steeplechase Surprises + Karen Hard Launches Boyfriend 1:11:12

7d ago1:11:12

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In today's episode, Karen and Rachel recap the biggest highlights from the USATF Outdoor Championships, including Emily Infeld’s long awaited U.S. title, surprises in the women’s steeplechase final, and Josette Andrews finally punching her ticket to Team USA. They also catch up on personal updates, from running together in SF to Karen hard launchin…

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USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY 4 REACTION SHOW: DONAVAN BRAZIER IS BACK, NOAH LYLES & KENNY BEDNAREK BEEFING + COLE HOCKER BEATS GRANT FISHER 1:56:17

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The next time someone complains that track and field is boring, tell them about August 3, 2025. Today's epic conclusion to the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships were so packed to the gills with drama that it extended beyond the start and finish lines. You want rivalries? Got ‘em. Records? check. Emotions? Certainly. Controversy? You bet. After finis…

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USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY 3 REACTION SHOW: JONAH KOECH UPSETS FIELD TO WIN 1500M, NIKKI HILTZ WINS 8TH U.S. TITLE 1:35:21

10d ago1:35:21

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Over and over again during the course of today’s program, the same question came up: “What just happened?!” Heading into a stacked men’s 1500m final, everyone assumed that two spots were spoken for by the two Olympic medalists in the field — Paris champion Cole Hocker and third-placer Yared Nuguse — and that the battle was for the third spot. But t…

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Good Morning Track and Field | Day 3: 1500m and 800m Madness, Nudists In Eugene + Voicemails From Listeners 47:08

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Tune in to Good Morning Track and Field each day of the USATF Outdoor Championships, where Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer give their takes on all the action and happenings in Eugene. 📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080 to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or…

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USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY 2 REACTION SHOW: MELISSA JEFFERSON-WOODEN 10.65! KENNY BEDNAREK 9.79! 800M STUNNERS 1:38:10

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Heading into yesterday’s U.S. 100-meter finals, Kenny Bednarek and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden were already among the best in the world at what they do. And then they got better. Both Bednarek and Jefferson-Wooden are Olympic medalists and U.S. leaders in the sprint events, and both athletes have been running fast all year. In the 100m finals, however…

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Emily Infeld After Winning Her First National Title At 35 Years Old | LIVE from Eugene 30:11

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Emily Infeld is one of those runners you can’t help but root for. The gritty but unflappably kind veteran of the sport has been kicking around USAs since 2010, and though she’s had plenty of success along the way, including winning World bronze in 2015 and making the Rio Olympic team, she’s never won a national title on the track — before yesterday…

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Good Morning Track and Field: Happy For Emily Infeld, USAs Day 2 Preview + Voicemails: Eric Is Single 1:00:21

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Tune in to Good Morning Track and Field each day of the USATF Outdoor Championships, where Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer give their takes on all the action and happenings in Eugene. 📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080 to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or…

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USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY 1 REACTION SHOW: NICO YOUNG BEATS GRANT FISHER, EMILY INFELD WINS 1:51:35

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The first day of USAs delivered a little bit of everything regardless of your taste, showcasing track’s shortest and longest events a few hours apart as reigning World champions Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson cruised through the 100m prelims and two first-time champions were crowned in the 10,000m. The stakes weren’t exactly high in in the ope…

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Day 1 of the U.S. Championships | What We’re Looking Forward To - Grant vs. Nico vs. Graham, Voicemails: Beer Mile vs. Jakob 1:33:36

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Tune in to Good Morning Track and Field each day of the USATF Outdoor Championships, where Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer give their takes on all the action and happenings in Eugene. Chris Chavez subs in for Aisha in today's episode to share the events him and Eric are most excited for throughout day 1 of USAs. They also answer tons of listene…

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2025 USATF OUTDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS PREVIEW 3:00:09

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Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet are back on the podcast to give an event-by-event preview of the top athletes, matchups, and storylines to watch at the USATF Outdoor Championships this week. Stay tuned for tons more preview content across our platforms and follow along our socials for comprehensive coverage starting Thursday. Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠@ch…

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Who Will Make Team USA For Tokyo? Your U.S. Championships Preview 2:17:38

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The U.S. Championships are finally upon us. Eric and Aisha will be headed to Eugene to jump on as CITIUS MAG's analysts all weekend long. We're also going to be doing a daily morning show from Eugene – Good Morning Track and Field – that will be available to stream, download and listen to after it's done. In this episode Eric and Aisha discuss: – C…

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Who Is Doubling? Who Scratched? Who Is All-In On One Event? A Look At USAs Entries. Plus: Some World Rankings Math 1:15:50

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Entries for the 2025 U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships closed at midnight on Tuesday. The national championship—which will determine Team USA for the World Championships in Tokyo—will start on July 31st. Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet hop on the podcast to break down the top contenders, most surprising entries, and key matchups to watch for in…

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This Week In Track and Field: London Diamond League Recap | Phanuel Koech Takes Down Josh Kerr, Gudaf Tsegay Runs 4:11 Mile For No. 2 All-Time, Sinclaire Johnson Breaks The U.S. Record + More 1:25:30

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Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia unpack the biggest highlights from the London Diamond League last weekend. Some of the top performances include: - Phanuel Koech continued his meteoric rise with a victory over defending World champ Josh Kerr, winning the 1500m in 3:28.82. Kerr was 2nd in a SB of 3:29.37. - Gudaf Tsegay made history in the most darin…

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🤝 Marathon Matchmaking, Training Updates, Thoughts On Tracksmith STAMATA + Chick Chat Q&A 1:20:22

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This week on Getting Chicked, Karen, Rachel, and Megan are back with fresh training updates, more "tales from the trails," and a look at what’s buzzing in the running world. We dive into our dream picks between the big three marathons—Chicago, New York, and Boston—breaking down the pros and cons of each course and experience. In this week’s Chick C…

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The Running Ground: The Atlantic CEO Nick Thompson On Life, Legacy, and the Simplest of Sports 59:45

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“My view on running is that it’s the simplest sport — but the fact of that simplicity opens up the possibility that if you think about it deeply and use it deeply in your life, it can be a tool to help you understand the really important and complicated stuff.” By day, Nick Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic shaping the future of journalism. By ea…

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A Big Week For Cheaters! First Astronomer CEO and then Ruth Chepngetich – We Have Thoughts! 2:07:50

23d ago2:07:50

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What a week! Ruth Chepngetich, the reigning women’s marathon world record holder, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). What you need to know: The positive test came from a 14 March sample, with results showing 3,800 ng/mL of HCTZ — far above the W…

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Our Thoughts + Reaction To Women’s Marathon World Record Holder Ruth Chepngetich’s Positive Test, Provisional Doping Suspension 1:20:10

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Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet are back on the podcast to break down everything you need to know about marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich's provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit after her positive test for Hydrochlorothiazide on March 14th. Hydrochlorothiazide can be used to mask the presence of banned drugs. The AIU notes s…

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Monaco Diamond League Takeaways; USAs Matchups Heating Up; Athing Mu Makes Progress; Quincy Wilson Drops A 44.10 + London Diamond League Preview 1:39:28

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This week, Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet share the biggest highlights from the Monaco Diamond League, break down the top storylines to watch for heading into USAs, and preview the London Diamond League this Saturday. Highlights from today's episode: - Top results from the Monaco Diamond League: men's 800m, men's 200m, women's 1000m, and women's 100m. …

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Why We're On The Verge Of A Meltdown; Tour de France Explained For Runners + Some Trauma Dumping 1:58:14

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Content warning: This podcast includes some discussion around disordered eating. If you are struggling with an eating disorder and are in need of support, please call the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. For a 24-hour crisis line, text “NEDA” to 741741. ------ This week's episode has RANGE and these show notes read …

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NCAA 1500m Champion Sophie O’Sullivan On Forging Her Own Path In The Sport Instead Of Chasing Her Parents’ Shadows 48:44

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“It just takes time, having people on the team with a bit of experience, and seeing people do it well. It’s definitely building and I’m excited to see what they do over the next few years. I have to leave, but one win shows them that we can keep on winning. Hopefully we get our own little streak!” My guest for today's episode as we continue our Was…

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This Week In Track and Field: Monaco Diamond League Preview - 800m WR Under Threat, Noah Lyles Returns + Jakob Ingebrigtsen Injury Update + Sydney and Athing Racing Again 1:16:54

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This week, Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet break down the top athletes and must-watch storylines heading into Thursday’s Monaco Diamond League — from a loaded men’s 800m field with world record potential to Noah Lyles’ highly anticipated return from an ankle injury. We also share our takeaways from Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Athing Mu’s performances …

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👀 What’s In Store For Getting Chicked: Tales From The Trails, The Rundown, Chick Chat + NCAA Championships Highlights 34:47

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In today’s episode, Karen and Rachel dive into the biggest moments from the NCAA Championships and hand out Getting Chicked Awards to the runners who passed the most competitors in their races. Rachel gives an update on running life in San Francisco while Karen shares about being on the news in Chicago. We also introduce some exciting new segments …

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Prefontaine Classic Hot Takes; Settling The Joey Chestnut vs. Usain Bolt: Who Could Eat a Hot Dog Then Run The 100m Faster Debate + Diddy Trial Verdict Reactions 1:54:54

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"If you see me without my shirt off, get a police officer ASAP." WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use ca…

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PREFONTAINE CLASSIC RECAP - BEATRICE CHEBET SUB-14 5K, FAITH KIPYEGON WR + SO MUCH MORE 47:06

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Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet break down all the top performances, world records and biggest moments from the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic. A few highlights include: - Faith Kipyegon broke her own world record in the 1500m to win her SEVENTH Prefontaine 1500m title in 3:48.68. - Beatrice Chebet took the women's 5000m world record under 14 m…