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UNBOUND 2025 was one for the books — and Ian was in the thick of it. Fresh off a Top 10 finish, Boz takes us through the energy of this year's event — from the expo to the start line, to everything in between. Hear from Wahooligan athletes, ambassadors, racers, and fans with an on-the-ground look at what makes UNBOUND the pinnacle of what gravel racing has become.
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP I don't know about you guys, but I thought this year's edition of the Tour of Flanders was an absolute classic. It had everything: drama, excitement, chaos, and - of course - a worthy winner. I couldn't wait to catch up with our man on the ground, Laurence Pithie, to hear what happened between the barriers on the bergs of Flanders, and hear how he's feeling ahead of the Queen of the classics; Roubaix. Laurence went into Flanders after a pretty nasty crash in Dwars door Vlaanderen the Wednesday before. Fortunately, although he was a bit stiff and bruised, his legs came good and - after over 6 hours of brutal racing - he rolled home in an impressive 11th place. The TV cameras were pretty fixed on that leading group of Pog, Van Der Poel, Pedersen, and Van Aert for the last few hours of the race, so Pithie's ride went a bit under the radar - but that's one of the things I've loved most about getting these updates from him this season; hearing those stories the cameras miss. Although he's still only 22 years old, the way Laurence talks about these races shows just how experienced and mature as a rider he is. Hearing how he raced this year's edition compared to last year, and the changes he made to his tactics even just over the course of this classics season, it's easy to tell how professional he is; already a real seasoned pro. Laurence isn't racing Scheldeprijs - the midweek race between Flanders and Roubaix - so he actually made the decision to fly home for a few days of normality to reset before heading back to the cobbles for Paris Roubaix this Sunday. Flanders is such a huge event with so much build up, it can be pretty overwhelming - so breaking out the bubble for a few days should let Laurence reset and come back ready for all out war at Roubaix. I mean, just looking at the walls of fans on the roadside all the way around Flanders, I'd need a few days to get my hearing back, let alone my legs! I have absolutely loved these regular phone calls with Pithie and really trying to understand what those 3 weeks on the road are like from the inside. It's no secret that I absolutely love the Spring classics; the ins and outs, the crashes, the stories - I could talk about them all day. it's not all about the podium riders - every single rider in these races is giving absolutely everything, and I think that's why they mean so much to so many people; you've got 180 guys lining up ready to leave everything out there on the road. Of course, it's not all over - the best is yet to come. This Sunday, the Queen of the Classics, the Hell of the North, my favourite race: Paris Roubaix. Last year Laurence bagged himself a classy 7th place, and he's looking to better that this time around. I could hear the fear in his voice when he told me the weather forecast; after one of the warmest, driest Springs on record - the rain is coming…oh, man, a wet Roubaix! It's the stuff of dreams…or nightmares. Whether the clouds break or not this weekend, I've got no doubt that Laurence is going to get to that iconic velodrome and round out a great Spring classics season with another pearler of a result. Who knows, he might even come home with a cobblestone of his own. Guys, thanks for following along on this Spring Classics mini series. I hope you've enjoyed these updates from Laurence and the rest of the Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe team as much as I have. In fact, Laurence has actually agreed to give me a call after Roubaix so we can wrap up this series and hear about what went down on the pavé - a cheeky bonus ep. for you all. Laurence; this is it now, mate, the big one. Go and get it. We're all rooting for you. Cheers! Mitch Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro & Flanders Recap 00:03:25 - Laurence on Riding Flanders 00:08:00 - Strategy & Team Tactics at Flanders 00:12:10 - The Turning Point: Final Moves at Flanders 00:18:09 - Reflections on 11th Place 00:24:05 - Resetting for Roubaix 00:26:00 - The Allure (and Fear) of Paris-Roubaix 00:34:10 - Roubaix Recon & Equipment Talk ----more---- This episode is sponsored by our friends at JOIN - the adaptive training app that helps you become a better cyclist. Head over to join.cc/litp to get your first month free. This episode is brought to you by Wahoo Fitness. Elevate your ride with Wahoo's cutting-edge indoor trainers, GPS bike computers, and heart rate monitors. Engineered for cyclists, by cyclists. Discover more at wahoofitness.com. I'VE WRITTEN A BOOK! The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it. JOIN US IN THE PELO Where do you sit in the PELO? Come and join the Life in the Peloton membership.
Runner and former soccer pro Hellah Sidibe has been on a non-stop run streak every day since May 15, 2017. His only criteria: the run has to be at least 2 miles. Join Boz as he chats with Hellah about what it takes to stay motivated, his goals for the upcoming year, and how he maintains the run streak that transformed his life.
Life in the Peloton is proudly brought to you by MAAP One of the things I love most about being at the Tour Down Under is getting to catch up with people in person and record podcasts live. The chemistry is just so much better than a video call, and I love being able to pick up on those little tidbits of information or body language that you miss online. With that in mind, I was absolutely stoked to sit down with one of the most enigmatic, exciting, and down right nuts bike riders out there; the legend that is Lachlan Morton. To make it even better, we were joined by Rachael Peck - Lachy's wife and a key part of his support team - and the hardest working bike mechanic, swanny, driver, logistics manager, and a million other things in the whole industry, Tom Hopper. Back in 2024, Lachy broke the record for riding a lap of Australia. Just think about that for a second. An entire lap of Australia. With support on the road from Rachael and Tom, Lachy covered 14,200kms in a little over 30 days riding. A quick bit of maths, and that's over 450kms a day…A DAY! That's more than I ride in a week (more like a month) these days! I cannot get my head around what Lachy's achieved so I loved being able to sit down with him and hear more from the man himself and the team behind him about what went down out there on the road. This is a banger of an episode, and I loved being able to capture this yarn to share with you all. Lachy's a really humble guy and a great story teller. Rachael's only ever followed Lachy's crazy challenges from behind a laptop watching his dot tick along - so this was a totally new experience for her to be there on the ground by his side as he embarked on his record attempt. If you don't know Tom Hopper, the word ‘Legendary' doesn't even begin to describe him. He's the mastermind behind EF's alternative racing programme, as well as all of Lach's wild adventures, and hearing about the details of what goes on behind the scenes of a project like this was eye opening. I also just had to ask Lachy what's next. Rumours have been circulating for a little while now that this lap of Australia was a practice run for an around-the-world record attempt, and I had to find out if these rumours are true! I won't give away his answer here, you'll have to listen to this ep to hear what he says! Guys, you're going to love this one. Sit back, relax, crack open a Coopers - just like Tom Hopper did whilst we were recording - ,and enjoy! Cheers! Mitch This episode is supported by our friends at JOIN. JOIN Cycling is the #1 cycling tool that sets you up with dynamic and flexible training plans based on your goal, availability and training history. Head over to join.cc/litp to get your 30-day free trial now! And also by our friends at Wahoo Fitness. ----more---- The Life in the Peloton book is OUT NOW! Get your copy now exclusively at maap.cc! Can't wait for you to read it. Where do you sit in the PELO? Come and join the Life in the Peloton membership.
What does it take to ride 10,000 days in a row? Colin Gay is 10 years and 3,700 rides into finding that out. Now almost halfway into a 27-year challenge with over 6,000 rides still ahead, Colin reflects on the highs, lows, and lessons learned so far as he takes on this extraordinary challenge on this episode of Breakfast with Boz.
Before we get to Boston, the elite American [half-]marathoning circuit kicks off this Sunday in Houston, Texas, where fast times historically abound thanks to pancake flat topography, mild Texas “winters,” and top-tier talent converging from all across the country and world. And while the rest of us were deep in winter hibernation, plenty of the sport's best and brightest spent their holiday season with one weekend in January circled on the calendar. CITIUS MAG's been cooking up an exciting behind-the-scenes docuseries following Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, and Joe Klecker as they prepare for the Houston Half. [Check out the trailer here, and stay tuned for the first episode, which premieres later today… like, subscribe, etcetera!] Klecker has already gone on record stating that the American record—59:43, set by Ryan Hall back at this same race in 2007—is something he's been training toward in his debut at the distance. But perhaps the most likely American record performance may come from the very athlete who already holds the women's mark: Weini Kelati. At Houston last year—are you sensing a trend here?—Kelati ran 1:06:25 in her debut at the distance, kicking off a banner year highlighted by an eighth-place finish in the Olympic 10,000m. With her confidence buoyed and another full year of training under her belt, Kelati seems poised for a big day. Chris Chavez chatted with Kelati's coach, Stephen Haas, to check in on what fans might expect come Sunday, and learn a bit more about Kelati's preparation with her Under Armour Mission Run Dark Sky Distance teammates in Flagstaff, Arizona. (Read the full interview here.) SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SPOKANE SPORTS COMMISSION: In Spokane, Washington, there's Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and now, Fast.. Fifth Season is hosting elite indoor track and field events all throughout January and February. All events take place at the Podium Powered by STCU, SPOCAN's state-of-the-art indoor track facility. Learn more at SpokaneSports.com/FifthSeason WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time, runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: I've got a question for you: how's your Dry January going? Whether you're crushing it or just dipping your toes in, our friends at Olipop are here to make it a lot more fun—and way more delicious. It's not just another soda—it's soda reimagined. Think of all the nostalgic flavors you love, but with way less sugar and a third of your daily fiber in every can. Get 25% off all your orders at DrinkOlipop.com using code CITIUS25 at checkout.
“To win a world championship title in my country, then break world records and British records all the way throughout the season, then make it to the Olympics and run a personal best on the biggest stage – you can't walk away disappointed with that or else you're just going to hate the sport. I'm happy with how the year went.” Few athletes in the world of track and field command attention like Josh Kerr. The reigning 1500m World champion and Olympic silver medalist returns to The CITIUS MAG Podcast today to reflect on a monumental 2024 season and to share exciting news: Josh is officially set to race the Wanamaker Mile at the 2025 Millrose Games. Known for his meticulous approach to racing and his ability to thrive on the sport's biggest stages, Josh enters the new year with ambitious goals, including sweeping the Grand Slam Track series and defending his World Championship title. In this episode, we dig into Josh's takeaways from a season that included personal bests, thrilling head-to-head battles, and some of the most competitive 1500m races in history. We also discuss his return to the mile distance, his rivalry with Yared Nuguse, and what makes the Wanamaker Mile one of the most coveted titles in indoor track. Josh doesn't just run fast—he runs with purpose. And today, he gives us a glimpse into the mindset, strategy, and fire that fuel one of the best middle-distance runners in the world. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Josh Kerr | @joshhkerr on Instagram Time Stamps: 8:49 - Reflecting on his 2024 season 11:20 - Reflecting on the Olympic 1500m final 13:00 - Thoughts on racing the mile at Millrose 14:58 - How he and his coach planned out 2025 17:15 - Thoughts on racing World Indoors 24:24 - Wedding planning 25:22 - Getting nervous before races 29:17 - How his racing style compares to Yared's 33:05 - Why he thinks Cole won the Olympic 1500m 42:55 - Thoughts on racing the 800m at GST 47:24 - Thoughts on his GST competitors 59:51 - New Year's Resolutions 1:01:21 - How the 1500m has changed SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SPOKANE SPORTS COMMISSION: In Spokane, Washington, there's Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and now, Fast.. Fifth Season is hosting elite indoor track and field events all throughout January and February. All events take place at the Podium Powered by STCU, SPOCAN's state-of-the-art indoor track facility. Learn more at SpokaneSports.com/FifthSeason WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time, runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: I've got a question for you: how's your Dry January going? Whether you're crushing it or just dipping your toes in, our friends at Olipop are here to make it a lot more fun—and way more delicious. It's not just another soda—it's soda reimagined. Think of all the nostalgic flavors you love, but with way less sugar and a third of your daily fiber in every can. Get 25% off all your orders at DrinkOlipop.com using code CITIUS25 at checkout.
“That race felt like everything I wanted in a 1500m wrapped up into one perfect race… It was a crazy fast race where we were basically going all out. Everyone was in it together, especially with that last dramatic kick where you still didn't know who was going to win with 200m to go.” Yared Nuguse has cemented himself as one of the best stars in middle-distance running. With a bronze medal in the 1500m at the Paris Olympics, Yared made history alongside Cole Hocker, marking the first time in 112 years that Team USA claimed multiple medals in the event. Add to that a silver medal in the 3000m at the World Indoor Championships earlier in 2024, and it's safe to say Yared's season was nothing short of remarkable. Today, Yared joins The CITIUS MAG Podcast to reflect on his breakout year and to share the exciting news that he'll be racing the Wanamaker Mile at the 2025 Millrose Games. The showdown between Yared and reigning World champion Josh Kerr promises to be one of the highlights of the indoor season, and we dive into how Yared is preparing for the challenge. We also discuss his evolution as a global medal contender, the lessons learned from two World Championship campaigns, and his mindset as he continues to push the limits of American middle-distance running. It's always inspiring to hear from one of the sport's most talented and thoughtful athletes. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Yared Nuguse | @yaredthegoose on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SPOKANE SPORTS COMMISSION: In Spokane, Washington, there's Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and now, Fast.. Fifth Season is hosting elite indoor track and field events all throughout January and February. All events take place at the Podium Powered by STCU, SPOCAN's state-of-the-art indoor track facility. Learn more at SpokaneSports.com/FifthSeason WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time, runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: I've got a question for you: how's your Dry January going? Whether you're crushing it or just dipping your toes in, our friends at Olipop are here to make it a lot more fun—and way more delicious. It's not just another soda—it's soda reimagined. Think of all the nostalgic flavors you love, but with way less sugar and a third of your daily fiber in every can. Get 25% off all your orders at DrinkOlipop.com using code CITIUS25 at checkout.
This week, it's our track and field predictions for 2025! Chris Chavez, Anderson Emerole and Preet Majithia reunite for their first podcast of the year together. We've got some bold thoughts around world records falling, athletes coming back from injury (some coming back from doping suspensions), the structure of the sport + much more. We want to hear from you, drop some of your predictions in the comments section on Spotify, DM us on Instagram or shoot us an email contact@citiusmag.com. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SPOKANE SPORTS COMMISSION: In Spokane, Washington, there's Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and now, Fast.. Fifth Season is hosting elite indoor track and field events all throughout January and February. All events take place at the Podium Powered by STCU, SPOCAN's state-of-the-art indoor track facility. Learn more at SpokaneSports.com/FifthSeason WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time, runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: I've got a question for you: how's your Dry January going? Whether you're crushing it or just dipping your toes in, our friends at Olipop are here to make it a lot more fun—and way more delicious. It's not just another soda—it's soda reimagined. Think of all the nostalgic flavors you love, but with way less sugar and a third of your daily fiber in every can. Get 25% off all your orders at DrinkOlipop.com using code CITIUS25 at checkout.
“At that point, it's all about your preparation and mental game. In those last few weeks, there's not really a lot you can do to get better. I knew going in: ‘This is what I've got. I've got to bring the best out of myself.'” Marco Arop is the reigning World champion and Olympic silver medalist in the 800 meters. Marco isn't just one of the fastest men in the world—he's one of the most fearless. In 2024, he clocked a blazing 1:41.20 to set the North American record and move up to No. 4 on the all-time list. Now, he's setting his sights on breaking the seemingly untouchable 1:40.91 world record—a mission his team has dubbed ‘Project 99.' But Marco isn't stopping there. He's bringing his talent and ambition to Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track for its inaugural season in 2025, joining a star-studded lineup of middle-distance legends like Josh Kerr, Cole Hocker, and Yared Nuguse. Known for his dominance in the 800 meters, Marco will also test his limits in the 1500, pushing himself and the competition in ways we've never seen before. Marco joins us to reflect on his incredible 2024 season, discuss the challenges of Grand Slam Track, and share his journey toward becoming the first man to run an 800m under 100 seconds. Time stamps: 3:44 - Reflecting on the 2024 season 5:50 - How he timed his peak for the Olympics 7:36 - Why the 800m elevated so much in 2024 14:00 - Thoughts on racing both the 800m and 1500m for GST 17:01 - How competing in GST will benefit his race tactics 18:38 - His potential as a 1500m runner 20:39 - Thoughts on being the X factor in GST's 800m/1500m category 21:59 - How he thinks his GST competitors will race against him 23:27 - Who he wants to see come in as a challenger for GST Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Marco Arop | @marco_arop on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SPOKANE SPORTS COMMISSION: In Spokane, Washington, there's Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and now, Fast.. Fifth Season is hosting elite indoor track and field events all throughout January and February. All events take place at the Podium Powered by STCU, SPOCAN's state-of-the-art indoor track facility. Learn more at SpokaneSports.com/FifthSeason WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time, runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com
Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that's bringing you along for the ride, as we have a go at racing downhill. Downtime Goes Downhill wouldn't have happened without the support of some incredible brands. So a massive thanks to Canyon bikes, Fox suspension, Wahoo Fitness, Fox clothing and protection, Maxxis tyres, Magura brakes and We Are One Composites wheels. Downtime Goes Downhill is back for the final time ever. As the year comes to an end, so does our time together racing downhill. We'll be sharing our experience at the final race of the season, along with the lessons we've learned from this project and discussing our plans for the future. So sit back, hit play and listen to Downtime Goes Downhill for the final time, with me, Ben and Jonny. You can also watch the episode on YouTube here. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - @fstopmedia99
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia hand out end-of-year awards to cap off an incredible year of track and field. We break down the year's biggest moments in the sport, including top athletes, world records, viral social media moments, heartbreaking losses, and standout coaches. Join us as we look back on some of the highlights of track and field in 2024. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Preet Majithia | @prm_32 on X Time stamps: 2:20 - Athlete of the year overview 4:22 - Female athlete of the year (out of stadium) 5:37 - Male athlete of the year (out of stadium) 8:22 - Female field athlete of the year 11:39 - Male field athlete of the year 16:50 - Female track athlete of the year 26:46 - Male track athlete of the year 39:36 - Female world record of the year 43:56 - Male world record of the year 51:01 - Most entertaining athlete of the year 54:30 - Social media moment of the year 1:02:37 - Heartbreak of the year 1:06:55 - Coach of the year 1:10:40 - Junior athlete of the year SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
This year, ultra-cyclist Bond Almand set the world record for the fastest known time on the Pan American Highway, a 19,000-mile journey by bike from Alaska to the Southernmost city in Argentina. Now after the journey, Bond and Ian sit down for a chat on everything from endurance, to ambition, goals for the future, and the mindset it takes to complete a feat of this caliber.
“Being able to build off that 2023 year and have momentum going into 2024 is what created all those PRs, created all those achievements. It's like, ‘I did it this year – why can't I do it again?' That was my mindset going into 2024. I'm trying to reach bigger goals in 2025 as well.” My guest for today's episode is Caleb Dean, one of the most electrifying athletes in collegiate track and field. If you're listening to this when it gets released on Thursday morning, he's also a finalist for the Bowerman, which is the highest honor in college track and field. It's like the Heisman Trophy. The award ceremony is tonight. Caleb is one of three finalists, so in a couple of hours you'll find out whether or not he wins. He had a remarkable 2024 season, earning the title of USTFCCCA Men's National Track Athlete of the Year and also made history as the first Division One male to win both the 60m hurdles indoors and the 400m hurdles outdoors in the same year. At the NCAA Outdoor Championships, he delivered a jaw-dropping 47.23 in the 400m hurdles, which is the second-fastest time in NCAA history and the 11th fastest in the world all-time. He ended up finishing the year No. 4 in the world. Unfortunately, he did not qualify for the U.S. Olympic team in the 400m hurdles after clipping a hurdle and falling in the race. He had to stay home and watch the race. We talked a little bit about that in this episode. He managed to pull all this off after battling injuries for much of the outdoor season, making his resilience and his ability to peak when it all counts even more impressive. We also have some news to share in this episode: he has signed on as the final racer for Grand Slam Track's 400m and 400m hurdles group. He'll be committed to racing in Miami, Kingston, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles at the four slams next year. He shot his shot: he DM'ed CITIUS MAG, he DM'ed Kyle Merber, and he DM'ed Grand Slam Track looking for a spot in the new professional track league. And guess what? He got it. So shoot your shot, kids. With his sights set on 2025, it's going to be a hard year to top 2024, but I'm optimistic after this conversation with Caleb. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Caleb Dean | @caleeb_dean on Instagram Time stamps: 3:53 - His recent move to Florida 4:38 - Reflections on his 2024 season 5:42 - Excitement for joining Grand Slam Track 7:43 - What led to his improvement this year 9:36 - Thoughts on racing the 400m 14:40 - How the 400m helps with the 400m hurdles 16:49 - On redeeming himself after not making the Olympic team 18:21 - How he's built his speed 19:13 - Why he made a coaching change 20:27 - Building his confidence 21:42 - Transitioning from college to pro track 22:43 - Goals for 2025 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
“Even though I wasn't winning every race against the top guys, I still had the confidence that I could win every race if I put it together. I know that if I run my race and run the best that I can, I can win against anybody. I still believe that to this day.” Our guest for today's episode is Daniel Roberts, the Olympic silver medalist in the 110m hurdles. Over the last two years, Daniel has proven that he belongs on the global podium, grabbing bronze at the 2023 World Championships and backing it up with a hard-fought runner-up finish in Paris this past summer. He's also a three-time U.S. champion and one of just a handful of Americans to dip under the 13 second mark with a personal best of 12.96 from this year's Olympic Trials. Now he's setting his sights on the 2025 indoor season and returning to the historic Millrose Games in New York City where he'll contest the 60m hurdles. Daniel knows a thing or two about this meet. He's a former champion from 2020 and has twice been the runner-up including earlier this year – but as he recently switched back to a seven-step approach, which he explains, he's feeling sharp and ready to make another statement on one of track and field's most iconic stages. My guest host for this one is Anderson Emerole, who chats with Daniel Roberts about his journey to becoming a global medalist, the adjustments he's made to stay at the top, and what makes Millrose and New York City so special for him. Host: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram Guest: Daniel Roberts | @riseofdrob on Instagram Time stamps: 3:29 - Reflections from the Paris Olympics 6:07 - The race that sticks out to him most from this season 10:12 - How he took on the mindset of an Olympic medalist 11:10 - How the Tokyo Olympics compared to Paris 17:32 - Breaking down what happens during his races 20:00 - How he chooses how often to race 22:32 - Why indoor season is important to him 23:39 - Why he's excited to race at Millrose Games 27:05 - How he's navigated challenges throughout his career 30:52 - Thoughts on Grand Slam Track 34:40 - How his training prepares him for races 37:20 - His mindset heading into 2025 39:22 - On starting to share his story more 43:25 - What he's looking forward to most next season SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
“I would love to improve my indoor personal best. I mean, the next bar up from [4.91m] would be an indoor American record, that five-meter barrier. So you go 4.92m for a meeting record and then why not put it up to something like that? It's a very natural increment. I would love to get that record for sure, and then hopefully a couple more.” My guest for today's episode is Katie Moon, an Olympic and 2x World Champion in the women's pole vault. Moon added to her trophy case in 2024, claiming a World Indoor bronze medal and an Olympic silver. She accomplished all this despite fighting with an Achilles injury that delayed her outdoor opener until late May and affected her training all season. In our conversation, Katie gave us some insight into her offseason, reflected on a successful yet hampered 2024 campaign, and looked forward to what's sure to be a banner year for her in 2025. One of the first steps for Katie next season will be a trip to The Armory to compete in her fifth Millrose Games. She shared her excitement for returning to the iconic meet and the idea that she might have something big up her sleeve come February 8th. You can get your tickets at The Armory's website. Host: Paul Hof-Mahoney | @pauliethrows on Instagram Guest: Katie Moon | @ktnago13 on Instagram Timestamps: 1:53 - Offseason breakdown2:51 - Achilles recovery3:40 - What pole vault running workouts look like6:31 - Reflections on 2024 season8:30 - Staying focused on the bigger picture in the midst of injury setbacks11:17 - Moving to Tulsa and the shift to remote coaching13:07 - Impact of Achilles injury on competition and training15:15 - Refinding confidence in leadup to Paris Olympics19:33 - Competing at her 5th Millrose Games announcement21:03 - Goals for Millrose and indoor season22:09 - What differentiates indoor and outdoor pole vault24:36 - Her outlook on the long 2025 season26:40 - What a “championship peak” looks like for a pole vaulter28:48 - Contesting World Indoors and considerations for 2025 season31:07 - Athlos, Grand Slam Track and opportunities to field events33:55 - Outlook on growing the sport of track and field together36:52 - What can she do to join the 5m club39:36 - What makes a successful vault41:47 - Inside look at camaraderie on international pole vault scene44:46 - Experimental meet + innovation in pole vault47:23 - Hypothetical “Mondo vs. Karsten” race for the women SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
“What we're doing is working. Let's continue, let's be consistent, and let's not go overboard. How we got to running 7:30 is how we're going to try to win a national championship in three months. There's no reason to change anything. It's just keep on staying steady.” My guest for today's episode is Ethan Strand, a senior at UNC. Just last weekend, Ethan ran a stunning 7:30.15 in the 3000m at the Sharon Colyear-Danville season opener at Boston University – not only smashing the NCAA record but also vaulting him to No. 4 on the all-time U.S. list. Ethan now sits alongside legends like Grant Fisher, Yared Nuguse, and Bernard Lagat. His journey from being a 201st place finisher at his first NCAA Cross Country Championship to an Olympic Trials finalist in the 1500m and NCAA top-eight finisher just a few weeks ago in Madison, and now the fastest collegiate 3000m runner in history, is fascinating to unpack in today's episode. We dive into his race in Boston, his dynamic training partnership with Parker Wolfe, and what's next for him as he gears up for an exciting 2025 season. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Ethan Strand | @ethan_strand Time stamps: 3:39 - Reflections from setting the collegiate 3000m record 4:53 - Thoughts on competing over chasing times 5:40 - Training with teammate Parker Wolfe 7:08 - His relationship with Coach Chris Miltenberg 10:59 - Rebounding from outdoor season 12:40 - Learning from Coach Milt's former athletes, like Grant Fisher 15:57 - Growing up in a running family 17:10 - How he got his start in running 20:43 - His training structure dating back to high school 21:37 - His mileage progression 26:00 - Breaking down his 3000m collegiate record 32:00 - Being among the big names of American distance running 35:56 - What's next for indoor season 37:31 - Looking ahead to goals for next summer 39:01 - UNC's team culture SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
“Ultimately, for that Orlando race, that was more about getting my feet wet a little bit and seeing how the distance felt. Now that I know how it feels, I know that I can push harder.” My guest for today's episode is Amanda Vestri. She's a professional runner for Brooks who trains with Zap Endurance. She's a rising star on the U.S. distance running scene who just made a stunning half marathon debut at the Orlando Half this past weekend with a blazing 1:18:12 performance that puts her at No. 13 on the U.S. all-time women's half marathon list and sets the stage for what could be an incredible road racing career ahead for her. Amanda's path to this milestone hasn't been smooth after an injury disrupted her training just weeks before her debut. She pivoted her plans and showed remarkable adaptability and determination to test herself in Orlando. The positives for 2024 outweigh the negatives. She ran a 31:10 personal best for 10K on the track. She was the top American at the NYRR Mini 10K. Over the summer, she signed a pro contract and then took fifth at the US Olympic trials 10,000m final on the track. In this episode, we discuss her breakthrough 2024 season and unpack some of her aspirations for Houston and beyond. We also look back at what spurred her passion to someday become a professional runner and then follow her long term vision of making the U.S. Olympic Marathon team for Los Angeles in 2028. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Amanda Vestri | @a_vestri Time stamps: 4:20 - Reflections on her 2024 season 7:21 - How her training has evolved throughout the year 9:58 - Details on her training group (Zap Endurance) 14:33 - Plans on chasing standards + U.S. teams 17:44 - Thoughts on racing the 10K 19:52 - Her transition to the roads 24:46 - Her path to elite running 27:32 - Reflections on her college career at Iowa State + Syracuse 34:33 - How she handled getting COVID leading into the Olympic Trials 36:51 - Signing with Brooks during the Trials 40:24 - Breaking down the Olympic Trials 10,000m 45:29 - Half marathon being an underrated distance 51:13 - Details on some of her workouts + long runs 54:36 - Breaking down the race 56:33 - Goals for the Houston Half 59:34 - Fueling during the race 1:02:21 - Thoughts on moving up to the marathon 1:06:51 - Goals looking ahead to 2025 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time, runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
"I had done great things in the sport before, but I had never won a medal. That was something that had tormented me and eluded me for so long. And I finally got two of them. So it feels great. It feels even better when you feel so much ownership over them. I know that it was my decision-making and risk-taking that led to those outcomes." My guest for today's episode is U.S. Olympian and two-time bronze medalist Grant Fisher. Grant had a career-defining year in 2024, standing on the podium twice at the Paris Olympics in the 5000m and 10,000m. But true to his form, he's not content to rest on those accomplishments. He's gearing up for a new challenge in 2025 by signing on for the inaugural season of Grand Slam Track. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on how the Grand Slam model can elevate track visibility, attract new fans, and give athletes like him more opportunities to test themselves against the best in the world. He's in a racer group that will contest a 3K and 5K against the likes of Luis Grijalva, Ronald Kwemoi and one more racer that is expected to be announced soon. We dive into Grant's reflections on his breakout 2024 season, the lessons he's carrying into 2025, and how he's preparing for a shot at both glory and Grand Slam Track and some more hardware at the world Championships in Tokyo. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Grant Fisher | @grantfisher_ on Instagram Time stamps: 4:08 - Where he's at with training and racing coming off the Olympics. 5:15 - Reflections on his 2024 season. 6:42 - How he built his confidence heading into the Olympics. 7:47 - Goals for the 2025 season. 8:48 - Why he decided to sign with GST. 15:24 - Why he might have an edge over other GST racers. 17:12 - Thoughts on racing the 3K/5K double in Jamaica. 21:05 - Why fans should care about watching GST. 23:19 - Thoughts on his GST competitors, who else he wants to join. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
In this special episode of Breakfast with Boz, Ian is joined by Charles and riders Ruth Edwards and Lily Williams for an inside look at the team's journey, their current state as a UCI World Tour team, and their exciting vision for the future. Tune in to hear more about the wins and challenges of competing at the highest level and the inspiration behind creating a stronger, more inclusive cycling community for riders and fans everywhere!
“It's time to move on to bigger adventures.” Graham Blanks, the Harvard standout and two-time NCAA cross country champion joins The CITIUS MAG Podcast with the news about his decision to turn professional with New Balance. Just two days ago, Graham ran 12:59.89 for 5000 meters indoors, becoming only the second collegian in history to break 13 minutes indoors—a fitting way to cap off one of the most decorated collegiate careers in recent memory. In this interview, we'll reflect on Graham's Harvard career to the global stage as a U.S. Olympian in the 5000m and his incredible cross country dominance over the past two years. We'll also discuss his decision to return for one final collegiate cross country season, his plans to stay in Boston with coach Alex Gibby, and how he is thinking about balancing life as a new pro with finishing his degrees in economics and philosophy. Get the full scoop in our exclusive interview. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Graham Blanks | @graham_voted_for_pedro on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
Biya Simbassa took many American track and field fans by surprise on Sunday morning when they awoke to results from the Valencia Marathon and saw that the 31-year-old notched a personal best by nearly four minutes to run 2:06:53. The performance was good for 17th place in the race but moved him to No. 4 on the U.S. all-time list. Only Khalid Khannouchi (2:05:38), Galen Rupp (2:06:07) and Ryan Hall (2:06:17) have run faster. Back in 2022, we paid a visit to Flagstaff, Ariz. for a video featuring Simbassa and also recorded a podcast episode detailing his career path from being born in Ethiopia, moving to the United States in 2007 and then going through the school system. He started running in high school in Minnesota and then continued his development at Iowa Central Community College before transferring to Oklahoma. After graduating, he was coached by Scott Simmons in Colorado Springs before signing a pro contract with Under Armour to be part of the Dark Sky Distance Project with coach Stephen Haas. In 2023, Simbassa started working with Hall as his coach. The partnership lasted until this summer before Hall decided to step back from coaching. Simbassa worked with Ian Carter (a McKirdy Trained coach, who also was coached by Hall) for the Valencia Marathon build-up. CITIUS MAG spoke with Simbassa on Thursday afternoon to get details on how the performance came about. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Biya Simbassa | @simba_runner Time stamps: 3:19 - Reflections coming off the Valencia Marathon 5:12 - Processing the Olympic Marathon Trials 6:59 - Thoughts on whether he could've made the Olympic team 8:17 - When he knew the marathon was his event 11:15 - Feelings after not making Olympic team 13:00 - Why he races so often 17:14 - Thoughts on Ryan Hall stepping away as his coach 18:27 - Ian Carter becoming his new coach 19:42 - Why he landed on racing Valencia 20:39 - Goals and expectations heading into Valencia 23:55 - How he stayed composed after the halfway split 27:12 - Valencia course + atmosphere 30:13 - Shoe choice for the race 32:00 - Fueling throughout the race 33:44 - Plans for what's next SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
“A lot of the time it comes down to whether I'd rather set a world record in February or win the World Championships and defend my title in September. There's a lot that goes into it, but I think I'm fast enough to go after a world record in a few events.” My guest for today's episode is none other than Cole Hocker, the 23-year-old American middle distance star who shocked the world at the Paris Olympics by winning gold in the men's 1500m. While the pre-race buzz centered on Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr, it was Cole who flew under the radar and stormed to victory in an Olympic record of 3:27.65. If you go back into our podcast archives, you can find an episode that we did with Cole in Paris just 48 hours after his victory. It was really cool to have that moment etched in time and to hear how fresh his thoughts and feelings were. We touch on life since Paris in this conversation. From his breakout performance in Tokyo to the Olympic triumph in Paris, Cole has established himself as one of the best middle distance runners in the world. We reflect on his incredible 2024 season and learn how he's gearing up for another big year with the World Championships in Tokyo on the horizon. Plus his participation in Grand Slam track's inaugural season. Cole is also here to announce that one of his first races in 2025 will be the 3000m at the iconic Millrose Games this February in New York City. You can get your tickets at the Armory's website. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Cole Hocker | @colehocker on Instagram Time stamps: 4:02 - Highlights since becoming the 1500m Olympic champion 6:25 - Plans looking ahead to 2025 8:05 - What recovery looked like for him post-Olympics 9:00 - Racing the 3000m at Millrose Games announcement 10:33- How he's getting ready to move up to the 3K 11:50 - Why he's racing the 3K instead of the mile at Millrose 17:13 - Going after the 3K world record 18:31 - Looking ahead to race plans for the 2025 season 22:42 - Ways he's hoping to continue improving 25:44 - Deciding to sign with Grand Slam Track 28:35 - When he'll start race-specific training 29:24 - His upcoming 600m race with Fred Kerley SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
“I know that I have to come in even stronger, even faster, even better. I'm looking to break the world record indoors this season and win the world indoor title. That's not going to come with me still living in being an Olympic champion from August. We've got to do it again.” My guest for today's episode is Masai Russell, the Olympic champion in the 100m hurdles and one of track's brightest new stars. Masai's gold medal performance in Paris wasn't just a victory; it was a statement after a season filled with ups and downs and doubts. She channeled sheer will and resilience to seize the biggest title of her career crossing the finish line in a jaw-dropping photo finish that left fans around the world celebrating her triumph. In this episode, Masai reflects on her remarkable 2024 season, the challenges she overcame to reach the top, and how she's already back to work with even bigger plans for 2025. There's also some great mindset talk in this conversation. Plus, she's here to announce one of her first races of 2025 will be the 60m hurdles at the Millrose Games. This upcoming February, you can get your tickets on the Armory's website. She'll bring the same fearless energy that made her an Olympic champion. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Masai Russell | @masai_russell on Instagram Time stamps: 3:20 - How life has been since becoming the 100m hurdles Olympic champion 4:17 - Opportunities since winning the Olympics 6:28 - Plans for racing indoor season 8:06 - Millrose annoucement: 60m hurdles 12:03 - How she progresses training to peak at the right meets 16:07 - What makes her stand out against her competitors 21:03 - The night and day leading into the Olympic final 26:47 - When the reality of becoming the Olympic champion sunk in 29:23 - How her experience at Bullis High School shaped her mindset 35:53 - Looking ahead to future races 41:18 - More reflections on winning the Olympics 44:05 - What it's going to take to top 2024 in 2025 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
“The pieces were there – but getting them to mesh and come together, we had to embrace the imperfect. We had to have these women realize that if you're scared of something, the only way to get over that fear is to conquer it. That was what this championship was for a lot of the women. My guest for today's episode is Diljeet Taylor, Head Coach of BYU's women's cross country and track team. She's one of the most inspiring leaders in the sport. Coach Taylor just wrapped up a storybook season by guiding BYU to the 2024 NCAA Cross Country women's team title. It's their second national championship under her leadership and the program's sixth overall. This victory wasn't just about redemption. It was about resilience one year after a devastating 14th place finish at NCAAs – the lowest moment of her coaching career. Coach Taylor and her team embraced the imperfect, leaned into their depth, and executed when it mattered most. From butterfly mantras to pajama parties to brilliant race strategies, Coach Taylor proved that with belief and preparation, anything is possible. In today's conversation, we talked about BYU's incredible turnaround, her approach to coaching All-Americans and building a winning culture, and why this year was a testament to her mantra, ‘Embrace the imperfect.' Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Diljeet Taylor | @diljeetdosanjhtaylor on Instagram Time stamps: 3:33 - Reflections coming off BYU's team title at NCAAs 5:03 - Finishing 14th at the 2023 Championship to winning in 2024 8:47 - What she said to her athletes after NCAAs last year 10:16 - How her coaching style has changed 12:27 - Lexy Halladay-Lowry's progression + working through an injury to finish 14th 14:22 - What the evening was like with the team the night before NCAAs 21:03 - Why the team got off social media the month leading up to NCAAs 23:06 - “The Night Before Nationals” book 25:46 - Frank Gagliano's impact on her as a mentor 26:55 - Overcoming last year's disappointment at NCAAs 29:12 - Goals and expectations heading into this year's race 34:05 - How the race played out 37:27 - How the team celebrated winning 42:38 - Looking ahead to next year's team 45:01 - What she hopes her legacy will be 48:49 - Connecting with other female coaches SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com
“The only magic thing about running is consistency. Consistent competence equals eventual excellence. That's kind of my mantra. So we try to stay healthy so that we can be consistent. We just keep on getting the miles in, getting the workouts in, and over time, good things happen. What was special about 2024? Who knows other than having the right athletes in the right position, the right belief and faith in their parts and goals, and going, ‘Hey, maybe we can do this.'” My guest for today's episode is BYU director of track and field and cross country Ed Eyestone, the architect of one of the greatest years ever for American distance running. From Olympic medals and top-10 marathon finishes to NCAA titles, 2024 was nothing short of historic for Coach Eyestone and his athletes. Just this weekend, Ed capped it all off by leading the BYU men to their second NCAA cross country title in six years, holding off a stacked field at the Thomas Zimmer Championship Course. It's been a dream season for Eyestone, whose year began with Conner Mantz and Clayton Young finishing 1-2 at the Olympic Marathon Trials and ended with BYU completing a historic NCAA sweep—both the men's and women's teams claiming national titles for the first time since 2004. We dive into Ed's coaching strategies, his reflections on this monumental season and how he's built a culture of resilience and excellence at BYU. From the roads to the track to the grass, no one's had a better 2024 than Ed Eyestone, and we can't wait to hear his take on how it all came together. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Ed Eyestone | @edeyestone on Instagram Time stamps: 3:30 - Returning to campus after BYU won the NCAA XC Championship team title 5:13 - Feelings and emotions after winning the NCAA team title 7:16 - Strategy + plan for the men heading into the race 10:54 - Using a whiteboard during the race to communicate with the team 12:29 - Using olive oil to stay warm during the race 14:18 - Backstory on the affirmations notecard on his arm during the race 19:25 - Similarities between the men's and women's programs at BYU 23:23 - Why everything clicked for the team in 2024 27:53 - How the 2024 season was a dream come true 30:44 - His process-oriented coaching philosophy 33:19 - What the team got up to in the final days before the race 36:48 - Casey Clinger's impact on the team + how going on missions affects training 42:42 - How his coaching style has changed + how he structures workouts 45:56 - Thoughts on upcoming changes to the NCAA SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
“Especially after 36K, I was telling myself, ‘Even if they speed up, I have to go deep today…' I was telling myself, ‘This is my moment.'” My guest for today's episode is Abdi Nageeye, whose journey in 2024 could only be described as redemption at its finest. The Dutch marathoner and 2021 Olympic silver medalist who just three months ago grappled with his appointment after withdrawing late in the Olympic marathon in Paris, roared back to claim the biggest victory of his career at the TCS New York City Marathon. In a thrilling showdown against one of the strongest fields in race history, Nageeye deployed patience, strategy, and a powerful finishing kick to secure his first World Marathon Major title in 2:07:39 seconds, making history as the first Dutchman and the first European since 1996. To win the New York City Marathon from his self coach training in Eldoret to a race plan honed by years of experience on the course, Abdi turned heartbreak into triumph. We dive into his reflections on Paris, his mental and physical preparation for New York City, and what this victory means for him moving forward. But first, you'll also hear a never before released interview with Abdi from my trip to Kenya in June 2023, where we discussed a bit more of his backstory and upbringing from being born in Somalia to settling in the Netherlands as a refugee and spending time in Syria before finally being adopted by a Dutch family. I initially planned for this to be released last fall, but didn't have a chance to, but I'm now glad it's finally out. It's fun because towards the end of that first interview, I asked him what he wants to accomplish and he finally gets it done. Part one is my interview with him in Kenya and then part two is my interview with him reflecting on New York. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Abdi Nageeye | @abdinageeye on Instagram Time stamps: 2023 Interview live from Eldoret, Kenya: 3:37 - Reflecting on training 5:02 - Why he likes to train in new places, what he enjoys about training in Kenya 9:05 - His backstory + stories from growing up 18:10 - Why he considers Africa to be his home 20:33 - Being embraced by the Netherlands 22:06 - Why shifting to the roads panned out so well for him 25:49 - What he learned from training with athletes like Eliud Kipchoge 28:20 - Future goals for his running career 2024 Interview after winning the NYC Marathon: 34:51 - How training has been going since the NYC Marathon 38:17 - What life has been like since our first interview in 2023 41:00 - Current training setup 43:28 - Paris Olympics marathon experience 47:55 - Thoughts after dropping out of the Olympic marathon 54:44 - NYC Marathon race breakdown 59:03 - The final miles of the race 1:01:03 - Thoughts when Tamirat Tola was closing on him and Evans Chebet 1:02:36 - The point when he knew he was going to win 1:06:13 - Emotions after crossing the finish line 1:08:12 - Looking ahead to future races 1:11:18 - Reflecting on his marathon career so far SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
Chris Chavez and cross country expert Isaac Wood are back to recap conference weekend and preview each regional meet going down across the country this Friday. Join us for our thoughts and predictions on who will qualify for the big dance in Madison, Wisconsin on November 23rd. You can listen to our last NCAA cross country season check-in episode here. Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram + Isaac Wood | @isaacew on Instagram Time stamps: 1:51 - Conference weekend recap 4:34 - Isaac's biggest takeaways from conference weekend 5:31 - Wake Forest's men's team looking strong heading into Regionals 6:59 - Big 12s men's recap: thoughts on BYU, OSU 11:39 - Big 12s women's recap: thoughts on BYU, West Virginia 16:05 - Oregon women looking to become a title contender 17:45 - Projected top teams at NCAAs 20:52 - Explanation on how to qualify for NCAAs 22:36 - Auto-qualifiers + at-large predictions: men 30:05 - Auto-qualifiers + at-large predictions: women 35:10 - Regions to pay most attention to on Friday SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia review the second season of the Netflix documentary series, SPRINT. We share our thoughts and analysis on all four episodes and break down the top storylines throughout the season. You can listen to our review of the first season of SPRINT here. Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram + Preet Majithia | @prm_32 on X Time stamps: 1:22 - Season 2 overview: cast, notable athletes missing 3:42 - Season 1 highlights Episode 1: ALL AMERICAN 5:32 - Noah Lyles 10:21 - Fred Kerley 13:10 - Christian Coleman 15:40 - Gabby Thomas, Dennis Mitchell's pro group 17:57 - Little focus on athletes' personalities outside of track 19:48 - Highlights of episode 1 Episode 2: CHANGING OF THE GUARD 20:35 - Jamaican storylines 22:23 - Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville 25:53 - Shericka Jackson 31:27 - Julien Alfred Episode 3: GOING FOR GOLD: PART 1 33:45 - Series shifts to the Olympics 37:00 - Marcell Jacobs 39:01 - Sha'Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson, TeeTee Terry 44:10 - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce 48:17 - Shericka Jackson 50:24 - Julien Alfred Episode 4: GOING FOR GOLD: PART 2 56:32 - Men's 100m final 1:02:19 - Kenny Bednarek 1:03:50 - Letsile Tebogo 1:05:10 - Men's 200m: Noah Lyles getting COVID 1:08:36 - Women's 200m: Gabby Thomas, Julien Alfred 1:11:32 - How the series ends + U.S. men's 4x100m relay Final takeaways: 1:14:39 - Parting thoughts and final rating 1:17:53 - What comes next + will there be a Season 3? SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
“What made me sign on is just how it was pitched: the fastest people in the world. There's not many leagues that sign you on as contracted racers. That's new. And I like to be a part of change.” Grand Slam Track has confirmed that Kingston, Jamaica will be one of four cities that will play host to the action in the professional track league's inaugural season. In 2025, the first slam will be held at the national stadium at Independence Park on April 4th, 5th and 6th. Back in June when the league was first announced, Los Angeles was one of the four cities that was announced, but Kingston is the first city confirmed with dates. This is the same stadium that hosts the Racers Grand Prix and the same stadium that is packed for five days when it hosts the ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships in March. Grand Slam Track's events will take place over three days with athletes racing twice. Athletes will receive points for their finishing position in each race and then the athlete with the highest points total after both events will win the slam and the $100,000 grand prize. So what does this mean for the league? Grand Slam Track will have a host city where the Diamond League has not tapped into with one of the most devout track and field fan populations in the world. The fandom around the sprints is a national tradition from the high school to the Olympic level and the league has already invested in Jamaican talent with three Jamaican racers in Roshawn Clark, who will contest the 400m and 400m hurdles; Ackera Nugent, who will run the 100m and 100m hurdles; and Rushell Clayton, who will run the 400m and 400m hurdles. So to get excited about the league and the first slam in Jamaica, we caught up with two-time world championship medalist Rushell Clayton at the Grand Slam Track Racer Summit in Los Angeles. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Rushell Clayton | @rushellclayton on Instagram Time stamps: 6:04 - Excitement for racing in Kingsport for GST 8:06 - Why she decided to sign on with GST 9:32 - When the 400m hurdles event rose to a new level 10:27 - What led to her 5th place finish at the Paris Olympics 12:30 - Chasing after a new 400m PB 13:05 - Thoughts on her competitors 14:21 - Goals for 2025 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
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“We're kind of on this journey to the marathon. The next logical step is a half marathon. That will be in the new year. We don't know exactly where yet but we want to go attack a half marathon. That's what all the training is focused on and that's why it's been so fun. Not that the training is easy but it's the training that comes the most naturally to me.” My guest for today's episode is U.S. Olympian Joe Klecker of the On Athletics Club. He joins us with some news that he's gearing up for his half marathon debut in early 2025 after a challenging comeback from injury. Joe is back and looking to tackle a new distance with a keen eye on Ryan Hall's American record in the half marathon. While his 2024 outdoor season was sidelined by a torn abductor, he's now fully focused on the 13.1 mile distance. He doesn't say it, but I think all signs point that it will likely be at the Houston Half Marathon in January, which is traditionally perfect weather and very fast. And while he's not quite ready to step away from the track just yet, Joe is already embracing the marathon mindset and this is one step forward to getting to the full distance with a personal best of 12:54 for 5K and 27:07 for 10K. Joe's incredible speed and dedication are setting him up for a strong entry into the longer distance. So in this episode, we'll hear about his approach to injury recovery, his plans for that debut, all with the guidance of his coach Dathan Ritzenhein and the support of his training partner and Olympic medalist, Hellen Obiri. He also shares why he's hoping for one more team on the track. Many thanks to New York Road Runners for allowing us to host this conversation in front of an audience at the Citizens Bank stage at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Joe Klecker | @joe_klecker on Instagram Time stamps: 3:43 - Getting to ride on the lead vehicle at the NYC Marathon 5:21 - Thoughts on racing the marathon himself in the future. 5:19 - Thoughts on teammate Hellen Obiri's build leading into NYC 7:09 - Details on Hellen's workouts 9:30 - Coming back from injury this summer 11:04 - How his training has evolved since graduating college 12:16 - Future races on the calendar 15:03 - Going after the half marathon American record 17:14 - OAC's team culture 22:30 - What keeps training exciting 23:37 - How he approaches his future career in the marathon 24:34 - Why track and the marathon feel like different sports 25:48 - Overrated/underrated: training methods 32:51 - Goals for 2025 34:29 - Why now is a good time to shift to the marathon SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
“I think as I run more and more and get more miles on my legs, I'll be able to hang with that lead pack later and later. But I stuck to my guns. I didn't really have a race plan going in other than taking the first few miles to feel it out. Then really just believing that I belonged in that lead pack for as long as I could hang with them.” My guest for today's episode is Jess McClain, who just wrapped up a heck of a year with an eighth-place finish at the New York City Marathon, running 2:27:19 and finishing as the second American. It was Jess's first World Marathon Major, and she showed incredible grit, moving steadily from 11th to 8th in the final miles and securing a spot among the top marathoners in the world. As we've explored on this show with her in January, Jess's journey to the marathon stage has been anything but typical. A former Stanford standout who took a hiatus from professional running, she's reemerged with stunning results. Earlier this year, she finished fourth at the Olympic Marathon Trials, making her the alternate for Team USA and nearly earning a spot at the Paris Olympics. She's since signed with Brooks and built a strong racing resume, including wins at the USATF Road 10K Championships and a second-place finish at the USATF 20K Championships. Today, we'll dive into her self-coached approach, her bold comeback, and what drives her heading into 2025. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Jess McClain | @jesstonn Previous episodes with Jess McClain: Jess McClain On Signing With Brooks Running (Again) + Deciding To Return To The Track Jess McClain After Finishing Fourth At The 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials (2:25:46) + How She Did It Self-Coached and Unsponsored | Race Recap Time stamps: 3:15 - Reflections on her 8th place finish at the NYC Marathon 5:58 - Rediscovering her love for racing 8:03 - Why she decided on racing NYC as her fall marathon 10:34 - Details on her training throughout her build 13:34 - Importance of being grounded outside of running 16:31 - How her training setup has evolved + what she wants to change next 19:39 - How she strikes the balance between working and training 24:01 - Nerves before the race 27:35 - Starting line + first few miles 29:37 - Story about accidentally reversing her bibs 35:49 - Thoughts when the big move was made during the race 43:07 - Feelings after crossing the finish line 45:38 - Looking ahead to future marathons 49:01 - Thoughts on racing a track 10K next year 51:16 - Overrated/underrated: training methods SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
“I'm not in charge of how fit those guys are. No matter how hard I work, they could be working harder, they could be doing something better, they could be more talented. I was trying to take that out. My main goal in this race was just to execute. Execute my race plan, make sure I ran a race that afterward I felt good about. I think I did really well for most of the race.” My guest for today's episode is Conner Mantz, the American Marathoner who just capped off an extraordinary year by setting an American course record at the New York City Marathon. He placed 6th overall in 2:09:00. Conner was the top American as usual and he showed us his relentless competitiveness. He pushed through a conservative start and a fierce mid-race surge led by Evans Chebet, the 2022 New York City marathon champion, that splintered the rest of the field. Conner hung tough and ultimately finished with the fastest closing mile among all of the runners in the top ten. In his young marathoning career, Conner has already established himself as the top American in Boston, Chicago, the Olympic Trials and an 8th place finish at the Olympics. Now he's setting his sights on closing the gap between being the best in America and being among the best in the world. In this episode, we dig into his journey, his strategic approach under coach Ed Eyestone's “deploy, enjoy and destroy” race plan, and how he handles a little bit of friendly competition with training partner Clayton Young. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Conner Mantz | @connermantz on Instagram Time stamps: 4:03 - Why he wasn't satisfied with his performance at the NYC Marathon 5:46 - What would've made it a satisfying race 7:43 - Overall fitness heading into the race 8:17 - Best workouts leading into the race 13:07 - Going after the half marathon American record at the Houston Half in 2025 16:09 - Pre-race chat with coach Ed Eyestone: deploy, enjoy, destroy 19:30 - Responding to moves during the race 25:40 - Sharing bottles during the race, Evans Chebet makes his move 34:19 - Clayton catching up to him, snapping back into the race, final few miles 42:40 - Feelings after crossing the finish line 47:27 - Grading his marathons throughout 2024 52:50 - Looking ahead to spring marathons 54:35 - Future training plans with Clayton 58:53 - Thoughts on joining Grand Slam Track as a challenger 1:03:34 - Overrated/underrated: training methods SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.comOLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
“[Coaching] is fulfilling, but it also sincerely does make me better. It makes me a better athlete. Miguel (Marin), just the way that he wanted to get better as a person and as a runner. He was a young person, didn't have life figured out and was still trying to figure himself out. I'm still trying to figure myself out. Just seeing him put the effort into himself that he did. There were so many times that made me be like, ‘I can do this. I can be better and improve upon things about myself and my emotional stability, my mental stability.' All these things improve just by the relationship that we had.” My guest for today's episode is CJ Albertson. Just three weeks after setting a personal best of 2:08:17 at the Chicago Marathon, CJ came into the New York City Marathon and delivered another stellar performance, finishing 10th in 2:10:57. CJ's year has been nothing short of extraordinary—top American at both the Boston and Chicago Marathons, a 5th-place finish at the Olympic Trials, and now, another top-10 finish in New York. No American had ever run sub-2:11 marathons so close together, but CJ isn't one to shy away from a challenge. We'll talk about his mindset, his breakout year, and his relentless pursuit of faster times. Plus, CJ also shares a bit about how he was running in memory of Miguel Marin, who was one of his athletes who ran track and cross country at Clovis Community College. The 22-year-old died in a car crash over the weekend. A GoFundMe has been set up to assist with his family's expenses. You can find the link to it here. Plus, we do our overrated/underrated segment on training elements with CJ to close out the show. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: CJ Albertson | @cjalbertson on Instagram Time stamps: 3:24 - Reflections on his past year of marathoning 8:07 - Which of his marathons was the most satisfying this year 10:14 - How he approached racing both the Chicago and NYC marathons 13:10 - Factors that led to his improvement 15:13 - Hopes for what's next in his career 22:25 - Race breakdown: 1st Ave 24:51 - Race breakdown: 5th Ave 28:32 - Thoughts on how to close the gap on becoming top American 30:24 - How he hopes to continue improving 36:30 - Race weight + fueling strategy while racing 41:08 - Going after the 2025 World Championships team 50:02 - Reflecting on Miguel Marin, his athlete who just passed away 56:40 - Answering listener questions 1:02:02 - How coaching others makes him a better athlete 1:04:24 - Overrated/underrated: training methods SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
“You never know which build you're pulling from on race day. The most recent build is the most important build and indicator of what you can do on race day, but there's no reason why you can't be pulling from the Paris build, the Chicago build, and the Olympic Trials build. Fitness stacks over years and that lifetime fitness is just getting really, really big for me. I tried to lean into that. I think I did alright.” Within the past 14 months, Clayton Young and his training partner Conner Mantz have become synonymous with performing in high stakes marathon racing, finishing neck-and-neck at four marathons. Now, most recently at the New York City Marathon, Clayton crossed the finish line in an impressive seventh place finish just 21 seconds behind Conner Mantz, clocking 2:09:21. This year has been nothing short of remarkable for Clayton, from the Olympic Marathon Trials to the Paris Olympics and now New York. We've got episodes with him after each one of those. We decided to keep the tradition alive as we dive into how New York City played out and reflect on Clayton's emotional and triumphant year in marathoning. Plus, we get to thinking about what's next in 2025. Time stamps: 3:46 - Returning to training post-marathon 5:51 - Reflection coming off the NYC Marathon 8:18 - His build leading into NYC: overcoming his achilles injury 11:56 - Pre-race plans with Coach Ed Eyestone 15:19 - Thoughts on the depth of the men's field 18:57 - Breaking down the first part of the race 22:19 - What happened after crossing the Queensboro Bridge 32:01 - Tracking power (watts) during the race 36:04 - “What ifs” from the race 38:01 - Looking ahead to trying to qualify for the World Championships marathon 42:17 - Future training plans with Conner Mantz 48:08 - How this year transformed his running career 51:10 - Being in the midst of the good ol' days 56:50 - Underrated/overrated Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Clayton Young | @_clayton_young_ on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
“I like having new goals and challenges. The marathon feels like almost a different sport. It's like a second career. It's breathed a lot of life into my training, just having fresh goals all the time.” My guest for today's episode is Sara Vaughn, who just delivered a standout performance at the New York City Marathon where she finished as the top American in sixth place overall running 2:26:56 in a year marked by comebacks. The 38 year old mother of four wasn't about to let a tough season slow her down after battling illness and dropping out of the Chicago Marathon. Just three weeks ago, Sara decided to make a quick pivot and set her sights on New York and it paid off massively. In this episode, she shares a bit about her untraditional journey to the starting line and how she balances elite competition with her family life. We talk about her remarkable rebound, her plans to keep pushing forward and what drives her as a professional runner and mother. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Sara Vaughn | @smevaughn on Instagram Time stamps: 3:09 - Initial reflections from the NYC Marathon 5:01 - Having to drop out of the Chicago Marathon, shifting her focus to the NYC Marathon 6:14 - What her goals were for Chicago, how those goals changed for NYC 8:40 - When things started to click for her in training 10:29 - How her training has changed since starting to work with coach Alistair and Amy Cragg 11:52 - What's kept her in the sports for so long 15:37 - Racing her daughter Kiki in an 800m 21:12 - What her goals were on the day of the NYC Marathon 22:57 - Thoughts when the big move was made at 1st Ave 24:37 - Reflecting on Jenny Simpson's marathon 27:58 - Hardest part of the race 28:49 - Crowds during the final part of the race 33:46 - Feelings after crossing the finish line 36:16 - Going after the 2025 World Championships team 36:50 - Answering listener questions SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
Researcher, engineer, Sports Science PhD, Ultra-marathoner and Physiologist for Team USA and USOPC — Geoff Burns knows his stuff when it comes to running shoes. Now, as Ian begins his foray into marathoning with his first race coming this year, he's joined by Geoff for a deep dive into the history of running shoes and insight on how the modern super shoe maximizes performance and helps avoid injury.
In a fitting theme for the city of Broadway, the 53rd edition of the New York City Marathon was all about breakout stars finally getting their time in the spotlight. Both winners of the men's and women's elite races in NYC are frequently recurring characters near the front of major races, but neither had completed a signature performance before today. Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won their first World Marathon Major titles by defeating fields full of former NYC champs, with Nageeye outkicking 2022 champ Evans Chebet down the homestretch and Chepkirui beating 2023 champ Hellen Obiri at her own game with a late surge through Central Park. Time stamps: Women's race: 2:10 - Breaking down Sheila Chepkirui's win 5:03 - Hellen Obiri talking a big game + reflecting on her career 13:20 - Kudos to Vivian Cheruiyot for her third place finish 16:10 - Sara Vaughn's top American performance 19:42 - More top results: Jess McClain, Sharon Lokedi, Kellyn Taylor, Tristan Van Ord, Dakotah Popehn 22:38 - Reflecting on Jenny Simpson's career Men's race: 26:47 - Breaking down Abdi Nageeye's win 31:24 - Evans Chebet's performance, 30th career marathon 33:18 - More top results: Albert Korir, Tamirat Tola 35:19 - Conner Mantz and Clayton Young's races 39:45 - Kudos to CJ Albertson More thoughts: 44:27 - 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials 48:40 - Valencia Half Marathon recap 54:50 - What's ahead on the CITIUS MAG Podcast 56:18 - Sydney Marathon becoming the newest World Marathon Major Mentioned in this episode: Watch: NYC Marathon Watchalong Read: Parting Thoughts From The 2024 NYC Marathon: Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui Win + More Listen: 2024 NYC Marathon Pre-Race With Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Hellen Obiri, Dakotah Popehn, Jess McClain + More Listen: Jenny Simpson Reflects on Her Career from High School to 2019, Shares 2020 Plans and Hopes Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram + Isaac Wood | @isaacew on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
The final World Marathon Major of 2024 is almost here! In a banner year for road running, it's hard to imagine how anything could top the Olympics, a historic Chicago, or even the early thrills of the U.S. Trials, but NYC has assembled a field full of living legends, rising stars, and fascinating narratives primed to end the year on a high note. Three 2024 Olympic medalists are hitting the five boroughs: Olympic champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia, silver medalist Bashir Abdi of Belgium, and bronze medalist Hellen Obiri of Kenya. Obiri and Tola also happen to be the reigning NYC champions, and Obiri will be trying to win the Boston-New York double for the second straight year. Five other former NYC champions are in the mix (three men and two women), plus a pair of stacked U.S. fields vying to produce top-10 overall finishes… or even higher. Here's a compilation of our interviews from the NYC Marathon press conference, including Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Hellen Obiri, Dakotah Popehn, Jenny Simpson, Sharon Lokedi, Evans Chebet and Jess McClain. Time stamps: 0:05 - Conner Mantz 6:10 - Clayton Young 15:30 - Hellen Obiri 20:17 - Dakotah Popehn 24:29 - Jenny Simpson 34:09 - Sharon Lokedi 40:31 - Evans Chebet 43:35 - Jess McClain Read: 2024 New York City Marathon Insider Notebook: What The Pros Had To Say Ahead Of Sunday's Race Read: Top Storylines To Watch At The 2024 New York City Marathon SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
Chris Chavez and Isaac Wood are back for another NCAA cross country recap episode. As championship season approaches, we recap the last few regular season meets: Pre-Nationals, Dellinger Invite, Princeton Classic, and Arturo Barrios. We break down the top teams and individual performances over the past few weeks and share our predictions for who to watch for as the NCAA Championship gets closer. Time Stamps: Women | Recap + Predictions 1:58 - What to make of the newest rankings. 4:48 - BYU's rise to the top. 7:42 - Washington is making a jump to podium ranking. 9:30 - West Virginia's breakout performance. 11:42 - Thoughts on NAU + NC State. 13:37 - Florida State's underrated performance. 16:22 - Could the Utah women be a podium-contending team? 20:09 - Princeton Classic recap. 22:03 - Individuals to watch: Pamela Kosgei and Doris Lemnogole. Men | Recap + Predictions 26:42 - OSU's dominance. 28:52 - Arkansas' standout performance at Pre-Nats. 30:39 - Dellinger recap + BYU closing the gap on OSU. 36:05 - Texas tech + Solomon Kipchoge. 37:26 - Pre-Nats recap: Habtom Samuel vs. Graham Blanks. 39:45 - Big 12 Preview. 40:54 - Princeton Classic recap. 42:45 - NAU falling in the rankings. Podium predictions: 45:55 - Women's teams + individual. 46:39 - Men's teams + individual. LISTEN: 2024 NCAA Cross Country Season Preview Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Host: Isaac Wood | @isaacew on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAHOO: KICKR RUN - a new revolutionary treadmill offering the freedom and form of outdoor running at home, from Wahoo Fitness. Run hands-free and focus solely on the joy of running with the innovative RunFree Mode - which adjusts to your stride and pace automatically. For the first time runners can now fully benefit from indoor training apps such as Zwift Run and the Wahoo app for an immersive training experience that delivers unmatched realism and results. Learn more at WahooFitness.com OLIPOP: For the past year, we've redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner's Soda. Get 25% off your orders by using code CITIUS25 at drinkolipop.com.
Jump inside the EF Pro Cycling team car for a day of racing at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. Hear from riders, directors, and staff at one of only two World Tour races held in North America.
In today's episode I sit down for a conversation with Devon Dabney from DR Performance. Devon wears a lot of hats, working for Wahoo Fitness, leading DR Fitness with her partner Robert, all while pushing the limits as a strong, bold and fearless racer, leaning into triathlons of all distances. From Kona to 70.3, the indoor training studio to the community and team that DR Performance is building, from navigating injury to breaking long standing swim records at LSU, we'll dive into the deep end with Devon. I walked away from my conversation with Devon, inspired by her grit, grace, tenacity, dedication and unwavering drive to not only become the best version of herself, but to foster a team that provides a positive space for her athletes to do the same. Whether you're parent of a young swimmer, navigating your own swim dreams, thinking of jumping into a bold and daring endeavor, or just want to see what you can absorb from a highly successful athlete and coach, I'm confident that you'll find something worthwhile in today's listen. WNbL, DR Performance: https://www.instagram.com/devonandrobert_tri/ Website: beaudacious.com Michael's Instagram: @michaelleachba Show's Instagram: @thebounceforward Michael's Mindset and Mental Endurance Coaching: https://beaudacious.com/coaching/ This episode was powered by The Bicycle Station
While she's still relatively new to the world of bike racing, Velocio // Exploro's Sarah Lange has risen the ranks at some of the nation's biggest off-road events — this year Sarah came in fifth at UNBOUND and Leadville respectively. However, racing bikes isn't her only discipline, when she's not riding, you'll find Sarah working as a Clinical Dietitian, helping her clients unlock their full potential. Tune in to hear more from Sarah about everything from being a newcomer in the sport, to her rapid rise in gravel, and her insights into modern sports nutrition.
Welcome to Downtime Goes Downhill, a podcast mini-series that's bringing you along for the ride, as we have a go at racing downhill. Downtime Goes Downhill wouldn't be happening without the support of some incredible brands. So a massive thanks to Canyon bikes, Fox suspension, Wahoo Fitness, Fox clothing and protection, Maxxis tyres, Magura brakes and We Are One Composites wheels. Downtime Goes Downhill is back and this time we'll be taking you behind the scenes of our team camp to give you some insight into what went on. I'm joined by my teammates, Jonny and Ben, as well as World Cup mechanic and suspension wizard, Rich Simpson, as we take you through our work on suspension setup, trying out some interesting new technology in our forks, new tyres and more. So sit back, hit play and listen to Downtime Goes Downhill with me, Ben and Jonny and Rich. You can also watch the episode on YouTube here and you can check out Rich's suspension setup work here. Podcast Stuff Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular Patreon donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That's less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head here. Merch If you want to support the podcast, and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that's using renewable energy. So check it out now over at downtimepodcast.com/shop. Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I'll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I've been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at downtimepodcast.com/newsletter. Follow Us Give us a follow on Instagram @downtimepodcast or Facebook @downtimepodcast to keep up to date and chat in the comments. For everything video, including riding videos, bike checks and more, subscribe over at youtube.com/downtimemountainbikepodcast. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, then don't forget to follow it. Episodes will get delivered to your device as soon as it's available and it's totally free. You'll find all the links you need at downtimepodcast.com/follow. You can find us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google and most of the podcast apps out there. Our back catalogue of amazing episodes is available at downtimepodcast.com/episodes Photo - Tim Lloyd
Adventure cyclist Lael Wilcox has just wrapped up an incredible tour around the world on her bike, taking the current record and completing the trip in a whopping 108 days 12 hours and 12 minutes. Hear from Lael as she chats with Ian about the ups and downs, highs and lows, and relationships made while pushing the pace in the farthest corners of the world.
Wondering what it's like to live in Belgium while training for your first Tour de France Femmes? Join Dominique Powers and Ruth Edwards for an inside look at how the Australian pro is approaching her return to road cycling with Human Powered Health ahead of this year's biggest race.
From piloting planes to landing on podiums at the Paralympics, Clara Brown is no stranger to flying high :airplane_departure: Yet that wasn't always the case. When Clara was 12, she suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the neck down. Tune into the latest episode of Breakfast with Boz to hear from Clara about discovering cycling, competing in Paris, and what it's like training on the East Coast.
Neilson Powless joins the podcast from his car on the way to see the Leaning Tower of Pisa ahead of the 2024 Tour de France. Hear from Neilson about what success looks like for him and his team and how he sometimes skips a post-race massage in exchange for some peace and quiet