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Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer chat through their experience in Miami before Day 3 of Grand Slam Track: Miami.

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Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer chat through their experience in Miami before Day 2 of Grand Slam Track: Miami.

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Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer chat through their experience in Miami before Day 1 of Grand Slam Track: Miami.

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The Good Morning Track and Field crew is BACK, they’re LIVE, and they’re going local.

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The Good Morning Track and Field crew is BACK, they’re LIVE, and they’re going local.

Hosts:

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Guests:

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"I'm not saying we need to be fist-fighting at Hayward but it needs to be a little bit closer to that. You go to Hayward Field for the Trials, the biggest meet in track and field in the U.S., and people would get mad if you're standing out of your seat. That's pathetic."

In the first official episode of Off The Rails, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer have a lot to catch up on:

– Grand Slam Track: Los Angeles Cancelled

– Suggestions on how to improve the product

– Pop Culture Corner: Love Island

– Donavan Brazier is BACK

– Remembering Eliud Kipsang

– Nico Young Wins The Oslo Diamond League 5000m + Old School Trivia

– Eric's Recurring Stress Dream About Racing

– Aisha's Nick Willis dream

Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes.

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WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

This week's topics discussed include:

– The United States bombs Iran but Summer is here in New England

– Aisha updates us on her choir and first performance

– Paris Diamond League takeaways

– Breaking4 and Faith Kipyegon’s attempt to break 4:00 in the mile

– Turkey offers a lot of money to Jamaican track athletes to transfer allegiances

– Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyle’s’ shittalking

– The Gjert Ingebrigtsen trial is over

– Love Island discussion

– Voicemail Line Debut

Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

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"This sport is so close to collapsing."

WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

This week's topics discussed include:

– Gen Z is doing lots of cocaine

– Aisha is set to perform at a Colorado Rockies game

– Chris Robinson's unfortunate wardrobe malfunction and win at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet

– Reacting to Faith Kipyegon's 4:06 at Breaking4 and the inspiration from it

– What we think about Nike using the moving time and the gun time

– The brilliance and longevity of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

– Tyreek Hill beats Josephus Lyles in a 100m in Austin

– Josh Hoey runs 3:29 for 1500m in Ostrava

– The debut of the Off The Rails voicemail line: The 6-12-18-24 Challenge; Where do I find a "locked-in runner baddie"; If you could cast 10 track and field athletes on Love Island, who would it be

– RIP Bill Dellinger

Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

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"If you see me without my shirt off, get a police officer ASAP."

WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

This week's topics discussed include:

— Eric and Aisha’s July4th weekend updates

— Joey Chestnut vs. Usain Bolt in a 100m dash and 1 hot dog

– P. Diddy was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, but convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution. Justin Bieber is also struggling.

– Eric's shirtless phase

– Prefontaine Classic recap including Faith Kipyegon's 1500m world record, the sky's the limit for Beatrice Chebet after her 5000m world record

– In track, the women's side of the sport is more exciting and the athletes are getting paid more

– Thoughts on the U.S. Championships preview we saw in the 1500m and why Eric loves the storyline of Shelby Houlihan as a villain

– Aisha watched the meet on a tiny screen on a plane

– Why Athing Mu losing was a good thing and why we all love to see a comeback

– "To see Niels Laros walk him down, that's what you want. If you're the Prefontaine meet director, you're thinking, 'Fuck yes.'

– Nike dropped the ball on the Pre Classic special edition uniforms

– Props to Conner Mantz for running the 10K

– Voicemails from listeners: What is the best kit you've ever raced in? Are there cliques in professional running and are you racing better against people you dislike?

Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes.

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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

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

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This week's episode has RANGE and these show notes read like Page 1 of a message board.

– How Eric and Aisha dealt with pre-race anxiety

– Aisha explains the Tour De France in track and running terms and how she became a huge cycling fan

– Eric reviews Justin Bieber’s new album 

– How Beekeeper Coffee is saving Aisha

– Liverking is having a public meltdown and threatening to kill Joe Rogan 

– Mac’s comments about Jakob made headlines in Norway

– Current events: The Epstein files, Texas floods and more.

– Monaco Diamond League recap

– Remembering why the 2012 London Olympic 800m final is incredible + Nick Symmonds’ mental cheat code

– Noah Lyles’ huge win and why the sport is better with him in it 

– Not enough people are talking about Nelly Chepchirchir

– Addy Wiley breaks the American record and why the story and connection with the Johnsons remains an issue

– Ozempic and performance-enhancing drugs 

– Eric opens up about his eating disorder during his professional running career 

– An Alberto story you don’t want to miss 

– Sound Running’s Sunset Tour

– Voicemail: Is it harder to run with 10 pounds on your chest or 5 pounds on your feet?

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What a week! Ruth Chepngetich, the reigning women’s marathon world record holder, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).

What you need to know: The positive test came from a 14 March sample, with results showing 3,800 ng/mL of HCTZ — far above the WADA threshold of 20 ng/mL. HCTZ is not a performance enhancer, but is banned at all times for its use as a masking agent. Chepngetich initially chose a voluntary provisional suspension on 19 April, after being notified of the result on 16 April. On July 21, the AIU issued a formal charge and imposed its own provisional suspension as the investigation continues. Chepngetich made headlines last October when she shattered the marathon world record at the 2024 Chicago Marathon with a stunning 2:09:56, besting Tigst Assefa’s 2023 mark by nearly two minutes.

In this episode, Eric and Aisha discuss:

– Andy Byron, CEO of billion-dollar AI company Astronomer, has resigned following a viral kiss cam incident at a Coldplay concert

– What Ruth Chepngetich's 2:09:56 ruined for other athletes, future standards, etc.

– Kenya has a doping problem with more than 100+ athletes currently serving doping bans

– What can World Athletics or other entities do about Federico Rosa and his track record with past athletes testing positive for banned substances

– Eric and Aisha's personal experience with how doping has impacted their belief in extraordinary performances

– Why Ruth Chepngetich will hold onto the marathon world record

– Aisha on pacing Ruth Jebet's 8:52.78 world record in the steeplechase in 2016

– London Diamond League: Gudaf Tsegay Runs 4:11 For The Mile; Emmanuel Wanyonyi looks good; Who the hell is Phanuel Koech?! Oblique Seville beats Noah Lyles in the 100m

– Catching up on a few other results: Happy for Drew Hunter

– Voicemail: Build the best 1500m runner based on speed, aura, mentality and strength | A fantastic question about toothbrushes

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

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

In this episode Eric and Aisha discuss:

– Catching up on Aisha’s trip to Europe, Eric’s hangover and personal events from the week because Mercury is in retrograde

– The latest development in Grand Slam Track’s financial woes as Michael Johnson says an investor pulled out after the Jamaica Slam

– Feelings about going back to Hayward Field, why Mac’s not in the Oregon Hall of Fame + an appreciation of Andy Powell 

– Previewing all of the distance action at the U.S. Championships 

– Voicemails from listeners: What happens to all of the gear that you get when you make a team? Who is someone you wish you had bet on to make the U.S. Olympic team that you were proven wrong about?

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

Tune in to Good Morning Track and Field each day of the USATF Outdoor Championships, where Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer give their takes on all the action and happenings in Eugene. 

Chris Chavez subs in for Aisha in today's episode to share the events him and Eric are most excited for throughout day 1 of USAs. They also answer tons of listener voicemails: strangest things they've seen in Eugene, how many beers it would take for Eric to win a beer mile against Jakob, Eric's worst workout of all time, and lots more.

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

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Find everything you need to know about the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships here:

Listen: CITIUS MAG Podcast preview

Subscribe: CITIUS MAG Newsletter

Read: Distance preview

Read: Sprints + hurdles preview

Read: Throws + heptathlon preview

Read: Jumps + decathlon preview

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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

Tune in to Good Morning Track and Field each day of the USATF Outdoor Championships, where Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer give their takes on all the action and happenings in Eugene. 

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

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Find everything you need to know about the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships here:

Listen: Day 1 Recap Show

Subscribe: ⁠CITIUS MAG Newsletter⁠

Read: ⁠Distance preview⁠

Read: ⁠Sprints + hurdles preview⁠

Read: ⁠Throws + heptathlon preview⁠

Read: ⁠Jumps + decathlon preview⁠

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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

Tune in to Good Morning Track and Field each day of the USATF Outdoor Championships, where Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer give their takes on all the action and happenings in Eugene. 

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes.

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Find everything you need to know about the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships here:

Listen: Day 2 Recap Show

Listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Day 1 Recap Show⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUS MAG Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Read: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distance preview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Sprints + hurdles preview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Throws + heptathlon preview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Jumps + decathlon preview⁠⁠⁠

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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

Tune in to Good Morning Track and Field each day of the USATF Outdoor Championships, where Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer give their takes on all the action and happenings in Eugene. 

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes.

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Find everything you need to know about the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships here:

Listen: Day 3 Recap Show

Listen: ⁠Day 2 Recap Show⁠

Listen: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Day 1 Recap Show⁠⁠⁠⁠

Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUS MAG Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Read: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distance preview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sprints + hurdles preview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Throws + heptathlon preview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jumps + decathlon preview⁠⁠⁠⁠

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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BeekeeperCoffee.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back after a break to recover from the 2025 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

In this episode, Eric and Aisha discuss:

– Recapping some of the behind-the-scenes of USAs with the CITIUS MAG team

– Eric provides an update on the Astronomer CEO and Sophie Rain

– Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek's beef escalates and their upcoming rematch

– Camille Herron and the Wikipedia edits saga

– Sha'Carri Richardson's arrest at the Seattle airport

— We don’t condone violence

– Imagine if Noah Lyles had rocked Kenny Bednarek after the shove

– Remembering that time when French stars Mahiedine Mekhissi and Mehdi Baala fought at the 2011 Monaco Diamond League

– A few other notable results from other national championships

– The pressure of being a star on 16-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus

– What would you do if you were Cooper Lutkenhaus: Stay in high school or go pro?

– Voicemails: Any good cross-country stories from your high school days? What is the funniest fan interaction that you've had? What distance would you beat Chris in a race right now?

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes.

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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

Track action resumed last week with a star-studded Silesia Diamond League and the NACAC Championships. Eric and Aisha are back to discuss the top results while also touching on some more of the recent off-track headlines involving some of the United States' biggest sprint stars.

In this episode, Eric and Aisha discuss:

– Aisha's rescue mission in Crested Butte

– Eric witnessed a man getting thrown out of a bar for being weird

– Aisha considers taking adult swim lessons

– Off-track drama: Rae Edwards claims that he gave drugs to Marvin Bracy and they're both provisionally suspended

– Shadow doping suspensions in track and field and issues with transparency

– Fred Kerley has been provisionally suspended for doping

– Eric shares what it's like to be drug tested as a professional athlete

– Silesia Diamond League recap: Keely Hodgkinson's return was dominant; Gudaf Tsegay did it again; Men's 1500m races are still fast but becoming more tactical; Kishane Thompson beats Noah Lyles in the Olympic rematch; Melissa Jefferson-Wooden stays dominant

– What happened at the NACAC Championships?

– Voicemails: We need a warning label on these podcasts; someone took issue with Eric's comments on Sophie Rain + Aisha's tablemate from NXN calls in

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes.

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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

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WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

This year’s Diamond League Final isn’t just a season-ending spectacle — it’s a pathway to Tokyo. Winners take home anywhere from $30,000 to $50,000 and an automatic berth to the 2025 World Championships. With Worlds being held in September, Zurich is suddenly more than a victory lap. It’s a lifeline for stars like Yared Nuguse and Josh Hoey who missed out team spots at the U.S. Championships. The stakes? Higher than ever. The drama? Guaranteed. The laughs? Eric and Aisha have them for you here.

In this episode, Eric and Aisha discuss:

– Eric needs an outfit for a bachelor party

– BeeKeeper is available at Erewhon

– Revisiting the Gwyneth Paltrow trial

– Aisha needs to learn how to drink more water

– What’s In The News: Alligator Alcatraz has been shut down; Jamie Lee Curtis is aging incredibly

– Aisha couldn’t watch movies until 2006 and the rules she had growing up

– Why the European circuit is an amazing experience for athletes

– Lausanne and Brussels Diamond League takeaways, including the United States is thriving in this era and we need to enjoy it; what should Georgia Hunter-Bell

do; we love the jeopardy of the Diamond League final now; Nikki’s epic Diamond League victory; how Jakob has had a massive impact on the sport

– Why are sprinters more talented, but distance runners work harder

– RIP Foot Locker Cross Country

– Voicemails: What romantic fan fiction would you write involving track and field athletes, who are your celebrity doppelgängers, should you be able to hit someone if they trip you up in a race, why Aisha should continue to do research for Eric

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WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Happy Labor Day! We didn't take the day off and hopped on the mics for a fresh episode recapping all of the best action from the Diamond League final in Zurich.

In this episode, Eric and Aisha discuss:

– Aisha's parking garage drama and her husband's unexpected heroics

– Is baseball actually a sport? How athletic apparel can influence Aisha's perceptions of athleticism

– Eric explains his experience with rucking as a way to maintain fitness

– The Zurich Diamond League final and why it rocked, showcasing all of the best in one day

– What are the World Athletics Ultimate Championships?

– How sponsorships have evolved and what we think about Cooper Lutkenhaus turning pro at 16 years old + how a brand manages the athlete's profile

– Why are track and field contracts secret?

– What Cooper Teare should've done on the livestream when Grant Fisher finished second at the Diamond League final

– A quick recap of the Sydney Marathon and Eliud Kipchoge's legendary status

– Voicemails: A former sprinter is having trouble in the bedroom and asks for help; an idea for an elimination mile; who was the worst influence in your running career?

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WARNING: Listening to "Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha" while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

It was a slower news week in the track and field world but that doesn’t stop Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer from yappin’.

In this episode, Eric and Aisha discuss:

– Eric’s anxiety about his upcoming trip to Tokyo and his fear of getting lost

– Aisha is taking advantage of her husband Will being out of town

– Pop culture news: Cardi B was on trial + Justin Bieber drops another album

– What’s Eric’s problem with Bad Bunny?

– A brief look at some of the races we are looking forward to the most in Tokyo

– Jess Hull is attempting the double

– The 5th Avenue Mile and how the fields are interesting because it’s made up of stars who missed qualifying for Worlds

– More on Tokyo: Eric’s events to watch on the men’s middle distance side

– Achilles injuries and why they’re the worst

Voicemails include:

– What do you think about a clean athlete spoiling the party at the Enhanced Games?

– RIP Chris Chavez’s knee

– How do you figure out what your event is?

– How do you navigate signing with a shoe company when you know that the brand’s shoes sucks?

– Do you think running influencers should be drug tested?

– A listener has plans to help Jimbo200's problems in the bedroom

– What exactly is the role of agents in track and field?

– What do we think about professional runners on Strava

– Someone needed to vent about their ex and its Eric’s favorite voicemail ever

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WARNING: Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Good Morning Track and Field is back! Eric and Aisha give some of their takes heading into the World Championships as day 1 kicks off. Tune in each morning of the championship for predictions, reactions, and some of the buzz in Tokyo.

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Good Morning Track and Field is back! Eric and Aisha give some of their takes on the World Championships as day 2 kicks off. Tune in each morning of the championship for predictions, reactions, and some of the buzz in Tokyo.

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Good Morning Track and Field is back! Eric and Chris join the show as day 3 kicks off. Tune in each morning of the championship for predictions, reactions, and some of the buzz in Tokyo.

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Good Morning Track and Field is back! Eric, Chris, and Mitch join the show as day 4 kicks off. Tune in each morning of the championship for predictions, reactions, and some of the buzz in Tokyo.

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Good Morning Track and Field is back! Eric, Aisha, and Chris join the show as day 5 kicks off. Tune in each morning of the championship for predictions, reactions, and some of the buzz in Tokyo.

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Good Morning Track and Field is back! Eric, Aisha, and Mitch join the show as day 6 kicks off. Tune in each morning of the championship for predictions, reactions, and some of the buzz in Tokyo.

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Good Morning Track and Field is back! Eric and Aisha join the show as day 8 kicks off. Tune in each morning of the championship for predictions, reactions, and some of the buzz in Tokyo.

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Good Morning Track and Field is back! Eric and Mitch join the show as the final day of the World Championships kicks off. Tune in each morning of the championship for predictions, reactions, and some of the buzz in Tokyo.

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Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer reunite after the 2025 World Championships and the emotional comedown from an amazing nine days of track.

Here’s what was discussed in today’s episode:

- Catching up

- Artistic endeavors can be a form of self-exploration.

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⚠️ WARNING: Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Rise and shine! Eric and Aisha connect early to record an all-new episode because they're dedicated and won't miss a week in your podcast feeds.

Topics in this episode include:

– Aisha had a wild weekend celebrating a friend's daughter's one-year birthday.

– Bear encounters can be both scary and humorous.

– Hydration is crucial after a night of partying.

– Music news includes Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl.

– Coaching misconduct can have serious implications for athletes.

– Laura Muir's bravery in speaking out against her coach is commendable.

– International recruitment in the NCAA raises ethical concerns.

– The professionalization of college sports is changing the landscape.

– Athletes deserve safe environments to train and compete.

– The future of college sports may need new regulations. Recruiting in athletics is a complex and challenging process.

– The culture of a team can influence recruitment and athlete development.

– There is a growing debate on whether college athletes should be paid.

– Athlos is coming up

– The Chicago Marathon is shaping up to be a significant event this year with Conner Mantz and a potential WR attempt

– Athletes are increasingly being drawn to competitions with transparent prize money.

– The Enhanced Games are raising questions about athlete compensation and sponsorship models.

– Public contracts for athletes could change the landscape of sports sponsorship.

– The future of athletics may depend on how well organizations adapt to new compensation models.

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⚠️ WARNING: Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Aisha Praught-Leer and Eric Jenkins reconnect after the Chicago Marathon and share Eric's highlights from the weekend and his first trip to the Windy City. They discuss the emotional journey of marathon runners, the excitement of major marathons, and the impact of recent doping scandals on the sport.

Discussed in this episode:

– The Chicago Marathon experience

– Live shows can be nerve-wracking but rewarding for athletes.

– Major marathons offer a unique energy that is unmatched in other sports

– The emotional journey of marathon runners

– Planning for marathons requires strategic thinking and commitment

– Athletes who face immense pressure to perform well in major races

– The impact of doping scandals can overshadow athletic achievements.

– Contracts and appearance fees play a significant role in marathon participation.

– Femke Bol's transition to the 800m is an exciting development

– Kenyan athletes doing step aerobics

– ATHLOS showcased high production quality and athlete engagement + how in-person experiences of events often surpass broadcast experiences.

– Innovative field events like the Times Square long jump can attract new audiences to athletics.

+ Voicemails include: How commentary around women's sports needs to evolve to avoid stereotypes; Athletes' choices in uniforms are often based on performance needs; the future of athletics may include more pop-up events in unique locations.

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Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back after a week off, where it was much needed to recover from New York City Marathon week.

Among the topics discussed in this week's episode:

– We kick things off with some technical difficulties
– Post-New York City trip reflections
– New Balance folks party HARD 
– An update on the Jamaican marathon record attempt
– Influencers and the NYC Marathon
– Grammy nominations discussion
– Grammy predictions and artist favorites
– Controversies in the Female Athlete of the Year nominations
– The impact of awards on athlete recognition
– Men's Athlete of the Year discussion
– Eliud Kipchoge's global ambassador role and brand influence
– Kipchoge meets Barack Obama
– Voicemails include: Coaching aspirations and listener engagement; the $2 Million Dilemma: Cash vs. Training; navigating group runs with bathroom issues; track and field lingo; should people move to the marathon sooner?
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🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.
🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.
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Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

So much happened that Aisha Praught-Leer put together a What The Hell list from the past week.

Among the topics discussed in this week's episode:

– Ruth Chepngetich gets BANNED for three years and there's some sketchy texts

– The implications of doping in track and field

– Iowa State's men's cross country team has some controversy swirling

– There's multiple NBA scandals being investigated by the FBI

– What happens if gambling hits track and field

– The Louvre Heist was a delightful crime story to follow

– Has Donald Trump taken it too far with the White House renovations of the East Wing?

– Hurricane Melissa is a looming threat for Jamaica

– Aisha is not a fan of the World Treadmill Championships

– Voicemails include: A listener will not tolerate NYC slander, a Railrider invites Eric and Aisha to her wedding, more Halloween costume ideas, someone wants career advice from Aisha, what kind of dog are you?

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Eric Jenkins made it back from Canada early enough to ensure that there was an Off The Rails episode for the fans.

Topics discussed in this week's episode include:

– Eric’s adventures in Toronto, including meeting a RailRider mid-race

– Traveling and upcoming events

– The public’s reaction to Aisha’s marathon goal from the last episode

– Halloween plans and costumes

– New York Marathon excitement

– Some early storylines to watch in NYC

– Aisha’s fantasy about living in New York City

– Halloween costume ideas

– Our favorite candies

– Boulder’s best men’s softball team – The Shin Splints

– World Cross-Country Championships are coming to America

– Where athletes usually are in October with training

– Why Eric didn’t like living in Portland

– Voicemails include: The impact of injuries on a runner’s identity and navigating life beyond professional running

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

It's been a quiet-ish week in the track and field world but that won't stop Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer from finding enough to yap about.

This week's topics include:

– Aisha recaps the 2025 Team Boss Mile and the massive success

– Boulder has the nepo babies of running

– We'll be at Nike Cross Country Nationals

– Elise Cranny to M11 Track Club

– Marvin Bracy-Williams has been suspended but cooperated with USADA investigators

– A conspiracy theory on whether World Athletics left Melissa Jefferson-Wooden off the finalists list for Athlete of the Year because of the Marvin Bracy Williams news

– A thank you and farewell to Bee Keeper Coffee

– All three rounds of the women's 100m will be run in one day at the 2028 LA Olympics

– The athlete and public reaction to the three rounds in one day

– Aisha explains her role with World Athletics and the attention to detail on this

– Expectations for LA hosting the Olympics

– The Epstein Files and whether Donald Trump gave Bill Clinton a BJ

– A TikTok influencer was ordered to pay $1.75 million for seducing her manager

– We learn about Alienation of Affection Laws

– Voicemails from listeners include: What is the cure to male loneliness; the stakes for Team Eric vs Team Aisha + the modern obsession with marathoning over shorter distances

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25.

🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

It’s a six-month anniversary episode (!) and also a chaos-filled, cross-country-heavy, holiday-adjacent, pop-culture-spiraling installment of Off The Rails with Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer. NCAA XC wrapped 15 minutes before recording and the takes are HOT.

This week's topics include:

– Celebrating six months of Off The Rails (they said it couldn’t be done!)
– Early Christmas vibes + Denver Botanical Garden date night adventures
– Real vs. fake Christmas trees + DIY confidence from YouTube University
– Thanksgiving plans, turkey trots, and Aisha’s undying love for potatoes
– Hosting 30-person Thanksgivings + abandoning Boulder runners this year
– Full breakdown of the NCAA XC Championships
– The men cutting the course (!), hay-bale chaos, and why Aisha was screaming
– Doris Lemngole vs. Jane Hedengren: a dogfight at the front
– The women’s team race + the rise of powerhouse female coaches
– Lori Henes, Diljeet Taylor, Shalane Flanagan and the wide spectrum of coaching styles
– The men’s race: Habtom Samuel’s decisive move
– The pre-race press-conference drama between Ed Eyestone and Dave Smith
– Recruiting, age-gap advantages, international athletes, and the gray areas no one wants to talk about
– Whether the NCAA needs age limits, rule reforms, and real testing
– NCAA testing vs. USADA vs. WADA (and why NCAA testing is basically vibes)
– World Cross Country implications + the absolutely STACKED U.S. Cross entry lists
– The 4×2K relay, selection rules, and why high schoolers might get pulled into the mix
– NXN weekend logistics, live show planning, and putting Aisha on “house arrest”
– The Epstein Files Transparency Act (!): what it means and what might be revealed in 30 days
– Advent-calendar-style release fantasies featuring Mariska Hargitay
– Wicked press-tour weirdness, pop-culture updates, and Kevin Spacey (allegedly) being “homeless”
– Aisha’s RapChat education + Eric’s former rap name (“Ricky Roxer”) revealed
– Dating apps, hinge marriages, Tinder match confessions, and the horror of being roasted by a group chat
– Dancing With The Stars: finale thoughts + which runners would crush on the show
– Listener voicemails on alienation-of-affection laws, political chaos, fan theories, and whether Aisha works at FanDuel

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

With another down week of news, we decided to crown the best track and field moments of 2025, according to Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer.

This week's topics include:

– Thanksgiving reflections, travel mishaps, and the annual debate over Turkey Trots

– Eric’s family 5K pacing controversy

– The deep anthropology of leftovers, Erewhon and the “rich people grocery store” experience

– Homeless vs. Unhoused

– The Boulder Effect: training environment, altitude advantages, and the ever-growing pro scene

– How the Oregon Project was set up when Eric was on the team

– A farewell to our Jamaican marathon record dreams + recalibrating future goals

– What to expect from us at Nike Cross Nationals

– Listener voicemail: What does winning a race actually feel like?

– Celebrating the legendary career of Evan Jager

– The best of 2025 in track & field: from George Beamish to Melissa Jefferson-Wooden

– Dong-gate 2025: Honoring the most iconic wardrobe malfunction in recent memory

– More on the best rivalries, comebacks and the athletes reshaping the sport in 2025

– More voicemails include: How Do We Approach Thanksgiving Plates? What Does Eric Do During The Day? What Do You Do After A Bad Race?

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

It's a rare occasion where Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are together in-person to record the podcast. This time, they're in Portland as the CITIUS MAG team partners with NIKE around Nike Cross Nationals.

Topics discussed in this week's episode include:

– Our experience together in Portland at Nike Cross Country Nationals

– Did we tank in our first time on stage?

– Ideas that we have for our first Off The Rails LIVE show in Boston

– Thoughts on visiting the NIKE campus

– World Athletics Awards

– Mondo made a Grand Slam Track joke that killed

– Egg Yolk Facials + the need for a CITIUS MAG makeup department

– Eric's newest running crush is a very talented runner

– Age gap couples

– Aisha's big ego boost

– Spotify Wrapped and what your musical results say about you

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

📲 Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes.

Follow your hosts on Instagram:

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🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Between birthday chaos, breaking running news, and a few pop culture detours, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught Leer cover a lot of ground in this week’s episode.

Topics discussed in this week’s episode include:

– Being together in Portland around Nike Cross Nationals and what it’s like when the pod records in-person

– Aisha’s birthday chaos, including a surprise party bus, brake fluid concerns, and unintended emotional damage

– Sagittarius traits, astrology skepticism, and why they're both “26 again”

– The Valencia Marathon: standout performances, crossover athletes, and what makes Valencia the place to run fast

– The latest fallout from Grand Slam Track filing for bankruptcy and why the athletes are paying the biggest price

– What a real apology from Grand Slam leadership should sound like

– Lindsey Vonn’s shocking return to World Cup skiing at age 41 and why Aisha is now fully locked in for the Winter Olympics

– Sinclair Johnson’s American record at the Hawaii Mile and how wild it is to run that fast with a hairpin turn

– BU going absolutely nuclear to open the indoor season (Josh Hoey, Jane Hedengren, and more)

– Marco Langon’s all-time unhinged post-race interview and why March NCAA Championships just got way more interesting

– Making it onto your husband’s lock screen after 13 years together

– Netflix discourse, must-watch shows, and whether great series get lost in the algorithm

– The Diddy documentary, hip-hop history, and opinions on it

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

It’s another holiday-adjacent, slightly sleep-deprived episode of Off The Rails as Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer check in from opposite ends of the country. Eric is fresh off Donovan Brazier’s wedding, while Aisha is deep in Midwest holiday chaos. We're always "one coffee away from a menti-b."

In this episode:

– The fallout from the Grand Slam Track bankruptcy

– The rise of the Patriot Games

– The continued expansion of the Enhanced Games

– A baffling ruling involving Emily Venters’ stripped results sparks a deeper discussion about athlete protections at the collegiate level

– Ideal NIL deals in Eugene (Market of Choice supremacy + The spiritual experience of Hirons Drug Store

– Buc-ee’s, Wawa, and whether Aisha could survive a 74,000-square-foot travel center without a plan

– Eric’s unhinged love of arriving two hours early at the airport

– Chili’s, airport walks, and why Eric thrives in terminal chaos

– Announcement: We're coming out of retirement for cross country

– Strava employee fired after a drunk incident at a bar

– Breaking down results from The Marathon Project

– Voicemails: Bedtime snacks for runners who refuse to give them up; The “Official Marathon Time Integrity Unit” Instagram account and the joy (and danger) of calling out fake marathon times + an Off The Rails bedtime story

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

It’s the final episode of Off The Rails for 2025.

In this episode:

– The joy of being home, sleeping in your own bed, and why buying a mattress for your in-laws might be elite holiday behavior

– Casper vs. Costco mattresses and Aisha accidentally starting a comfortable sleep revolution

– Anti-nap club vs. people with the terrifying ability to nap anywhere, anytime

– Snoring horror stories from training camps, Olympic Villages, and the loudest roommates imaginable

– Mouth taping, deviated septums, and why some sleep trends should come with warning labels

– Eric’s ideal sleep setup

– Holiday recaps from Boulder and the Jenkins household, including white Christmases, Scandinavian food traditions, and Boxing Day chaos

– World Cross Country Championships are 13 days away and nobody is talking about it

– Breaking down the newly revealed World Cross course featuring bridges, sand, water pits, mud pits, hay bales, and fake alligators

– Why World Cross is the hardest race in the sport (and possibly turning into a Tough Mudder)

– A full primer on World Cross: distances, formats, mixed relays, and why it’s such a brutal championship

– Previewing the 2026 men’s and women’s fields, including Jacob Kiplimo, Beatrice Chebet, and other global stars

– The full U.S. squads and what a “great day” realistically looks like for American athletes

– A brief history lesson on the last Americans to podium at World Cross

– Why hosting World Cross on U.S. soil actually matters

– Announcement: Eric and Aisha are racing a 4K at World Cross

– Race strategy debates, obstacle-course anxiety, and who’s getting left behind in the mud

– ASICS gear chatter, spike panic, and Achilles-preservation strategies

– Someone admits they would fail a drug test spectacularly

– How contract years actually work in track and field and why early-season races are basically job interviews

– Why kit reveals, sponsorship switches, and brand changes are way messier than fans realize

– The NCAA story involving a collegiate runner fundraising to stay in school — and the baffling eligibility consequences that followed

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Off The Rails is officially back for 2026, and Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer waste absolutely no time getting comfortable.

The episode opens with New Year’s resolutions (or the lack thereof), including Eric’s sudden commitment to mindfulness and Aisha’s accidental discovery that Diet Pepsi might be the key to peak hydration.

Also discussed in this episode:

– The rise of hydration culture: Diet Pepsi, Diet Coke, Liquid IV, Spindrift, LaCroix, and the realization that soda might actually be elite

– Aisha’s full hydration personal best and why skiing all day unlocked a new relationship with fluids

– Growing up in the ’90s, mom culture, and why Diet Coke feels genetically encoded

– Aisha accidentally skiing a black diamond, survival turns, and Strava validating the effort

– Why Aisha's Strava is private, deprogramming from pace shame, and learning to enjoy running again

– World Cross Country Championships are days away and the excitement is real

– Beatrice Chebet is sitting out World Cross to prioritize starting a family

– The difference between European and American running fan culture

– Brainstorming a World Cross fantasy draft and snake-draft chaos

– Voicemails include: HBO’s Heated Rivalry/gay hockey discourse; AI chatbots/ChatGPT vs everything else; Stranger Things' final season + more

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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Follow your hosts on Instagram:

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back together after Tallahassee and why this was the quickest post-event turnaround in Off The Rails history. Warning: There's somehow a lot of murder talk in this one so if you're someone inclined to DM us about your disapproval of a subject, maybe skip this episode.

In this week's episode:

– Why the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee might have been the most fun event we have covered

– Why World Cross fully lived up to (and exceeded) the hype

– Running the course ourselves and realizing how absurdly fast the pros actually were

– Breaking down the course obstacles: the man-made hill, deep sand pit, blue water pit, alligator hurdles, and shoe-swallowing mud

– Eric meets Beatrice Chebet and immediately loses all composure

– Beatrice Chebet officially becomes a Rail Rider

– Mondo’s new song is a banger and the lyrics feel way too personal for Eric

– Recapping Houston Half Marathon madness: eight men sub-60, Alex Maier’s No. 2 all-time American performance, and Rory Linkletter’s Canadian record

– Valencia continues its reign of road-racing chaos with European records and ridiculous depth

– Another major doping suspension with Albert Korir and why it’s both necessary and devastating

– The Enhanced Games is adding more athletes, but “you don’t have to take the drugs” makes no sense, so we have skepticism about the entire concept

– A shocking murder case involving a former NJNY athlete and how rarely this intersects with pro running

– The Community race chaos featured jugglers passing exhausted former pros

– Training panic ahead of the New Balance Mile Relay Challenge

– Voicemails include: beer theft by a collegiate star, toilet FaceTimes, rapper alter egos, and LinkedIn motivation

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Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

We’re officially back and launching the Off The Rails YouTube era (smash that like and subscribe button!) Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer regroup on a Sunday night after a Patriots win, sloppy football, cheeky parlays and FanDuel obligations.

Discussed in this episode:

– MLK Day, track season officially being back, and the mental shift into indoor racing

– A hydration resolution check-in featuring coconut water, LaCroix, and live chugging on mic

– The Ralph Lauren menswear show and why the algorithm is serving nothing but elite zaddies

– Heated Rivalry discussion and deciding how much trash TV is too much

– Doomscrolling vs. protecting your peace and selectively consuming the internet

– Why X (Twitter) is uninhabitable, Instagram Reels are dangerous, and TikTok might ruin everything

– Time limits that don’t work and ignoring your phone yelling at you

– People We Meet on Vacation was a rom-heavy comfort watch during a midweek menti-b

– Zoë Saldaña talk

– Movie theater culture: popcorn vs. no popcorn, soda anxiety, and bathroom-break strategy

– The fear about going to the movies alone, getting accidentally roasted by a fan and thus abandoning a beloved solo ritual

– A mindfulness resolution check-in and why Eric is reading The Count of Monte Cristo very slowly

– Previewing the World Athletics Indoor Tour Gold and why indoor is basically the Diamond League of winter

– New Balance Indoor Grand Prix hype and World Indoors in Poland (eventually)

– Eric’s fake Calm app meditation career and dream of voice acting

– Breaking down the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix start lists event-by-event

– Cam Myers ran a 3:49 mile at UW and why Australia is terrifying in the middle distances

– Donovan Brazier vs. Bryce Hopple, Josh Hoey supremacy, and world-best discourse

– Trayvon Bromell in a 300, Noah Lyles bringing eyeballs, and sprinters doing whatever they want

– Why New Balance and Millrose are two of the best meets in the world

– Indoor track nostalgia: stench factories, hallway warmups, chaos, and feral energy

+ Voicemails!

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🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back in person, loitering in the mezzanine of the meet hotel ahead of the Millrose Games:

In this week's yap:

– The Armory and Jamaican Track and Field is in The Epstein Files

– A 16-year-old from New Zealand ran 3:48 for the mile, youth records losing meaning, and why winning still matters

– A deep dive into sports bras, altitude lungs, ribcage expansion, and why poor fit can derail training

– Hanging out with track world bigwigs, rubbing elbows, and passionate conversations about athlete support

– We went to a USATF Foundation party and learned of some unexpected listeners – so we stayed out later than planned

– Sha’Carri Richardson’s Florida arrest for speeding, superspeeder laws, and separating recklessness from concern

– Athletes getting suspended for gambling on track and field, bans, and lack of education

– Why betting on teammates is different from betting against yourself

– Heated Rivalry discourse, emotional whiplash at episode three, and being fully locked in

– Setting expectations for Millrose coverage and saving race talk for the post-meet show

– Debating BBLs, body autonomy, matching legs, and when cosmetic work crosses the line

Voicemails include:

– Alex Honnold’s grip strength and an extremely unhinged anatomical question

– Reality TV corner: The Traitors, casting track athletes as traitors, and why popularity wins

– Femke Bol’s upcoming 800m debut and Super Bowl Sunday decision-making

– Politicians with running backgrounds and why distance runners are everywhere

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Track is officially back, indoor season is heating up, and the vibes immediately improve despite Storm Fern hitting New England and the chaos of a snowed-in Sunday.

In today's episode:

– Longevity genes, centenarians, and deciding whether living to 120 actually sounds fun

– Training anxiety in the snow, treadmill sign-up Google Docs, and pulling the power cord when someone runs long

– Why winter storms are way more fun when you’re not training for anything

– Deciding to not miss Millrose again and why the Armory remains undefeated

– Breaking down the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix and why every race delivered

– Noah Lyles’ dramatic crowd entrance and why it’s still good for the sport

– Ellie St. Pierre’s jaw-dropping 3K win eight months postpartum + why it matters for female athletes, contracts, and pregnancy conversations

– Why New Balance deserves credit for supporting women athletes through family planning

– How deep and brutal the U.S. women’s 1500 has become

– Josh Hoey breaking another world record, indoor racing chaos

– The psychology of early-season dominance vs. timing it right for championships

+ voicemails from listeners

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout.

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Super Bowl Sunday energy collides with Winter Olympic chaos, caffeine withdrawals, Epstein conspiracies and a truly unhinged ski-jumping scandal as Aisha Praught-Leer and Eric Jenkins manage to cover track, culture, and the state of the world… mostly successfully.

In this episode:

– Super Bowl Sunday as a top-tier cultural event, rooting for vibes over teams and ranking NFL hotties

– Why the Super Bowl is elite television: commercials, halftime shows, celebrity cameos, and snack culture

– A full caffeine cleanse update

– Olympic Opening Ceremonies fatigue and why three-and-a-half hours is simply too long

– Fashion at the Olympics as national expression

– Lindsey Vonn’s terrifying crash, the brutality of winter sports, and the reality that sport owes no one a perfect ending

– The athlete mindset: why nothing is ever enough, chasing “one more” achievement and how that hunger can turn dangerous

– Crotchgate: ski jumping rumors, hyaluronic acid injections, crotch sails, and why this might be the funniest scandal in sports

– Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s kidnapping, Epstein reporting, and spiraling into power, accountability, and public outrage

– Eric will be running for office

– Jacob Kiplimo’s half marathon world record was disqualified due to a lead car controversy

– Indoor track circuit updates from Europe: Karlsruhe and Metz meets + the challenges of navigating foreign results pages

– Femke Bol’s 1:59.07 800m debut

– Why indoor track is heating up in a non-Olympic year 

– Doping scandals, medal upgrades, and why athletes deserve financial compensation retroactively

– The new Olympians Fund and what real support for Team USA athletes should look like

+ Listener voicemails, including someone making an Off The Rails drinking game + whether sponsors should give athletes retroactive bonuses after medal upgrades

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Eric checks in from Arizona fresh off a weekend immersed in the trail world at Black Canyon Ultra, while Aisha recovers from the Super Bowl and another week of indoor track fireworks. The conversation bounces from ultra culture and Winter Olympics absurdity to record-setting performances.

In this episode:

– Eric reports live from Arizona after spending the weekend at the Black Canyon Ultra Marathon and discovering a whole new side of the sport

– The rapidly growing ultra scene, its strong community vibe + how the sport is getting faster and more professionalized

– Super Bowl recap: betting losses, squares boards, and Aisha dropping money while Bad Bunny wins the day

– Olympic headlines, including the now-viral medal-speech cheating confession and why it may be the worst PR move ever

– Life (and logistics) inside the Olympic Village, from cardboard beds to running out of condoms

– Choosing which Winter Olympic sport they’d compete in

– British Championships highlights, including Keely Hodgkinson’s dominant 1:56 and continued push toward the world record

– BU Valentine meet delivering yet again with Elle St. Pierre running 4:17 for the mile and 3:59.33 en route to a new American record

– Marco Langon’s win and the internet’s love-him-or-hate-him reaction

– Cole Hocker’s 3:45.94 American record in the mile and why it felt like a major statement race

– Nikki Hiltz continuing a run of wins and the difference between racing to win versus racing for time

– Cooper Lutkenhaus runs another World U20 record

– The importance of atmosphere, crowd energy

– Voicemails include: Brainstorming running drinking games, destination races, and the always-dangerous idea of turning endurance into a social activity

This is yet another ongoing attempt to keep this podcast somewhere between analysis and complete derailment.

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.

Aisha and Eric are back for another wide-ranging Sunday session covering a big week in track and field, Olympic fever, winter training confessions, and plenty of listener voicemails. Strap in because this one's a long one.

In this episode:

🏒 Olympic Fever: The episode kicks off with the hosts riding the high of a dramatic US men's hockey gold medal win over Canada in overtime — the country's first since the famous 1980 "Miracle on Ice." Aisha managed to jog and return just in time to catch the game-winning goal. Eric reflects on his childhood hockey days.

🎿 Winter Olympics Obsession: Aisha dives deep into her love for Nordic skiing and speed skating relays, pitching a fun hypothetical: what if track and field had a relay format like speed skating, with athletes subbing in and out across many legs? The hosts also discuss Johannes Hösflot Klæbo tying Michael Phelps' record of 10 Olympic gold medals, and get into a rabbit hole on VO2 max numbers from cyclists to Nordic skiers to Aisha's own testing in the 60s.

🏃 Track & Field Results Roundup: Keely Hodgkinson shatters the 800m world record with a stunning 1:54.87, breaking Jarmila Kratochvílová's 2002 mark by nearly a full second. Aisha and Eric break down what the performance means for her outdoor season prospects, including a potential shot at the outdoor WR of 1:53.28. Georgia Hunter Bell runs 4:00.21 for the 1500m win in Liévin, France, narrowly missing Laura Muir's British record of 3:59.58. They discuss the high bar these athletes set for themselves and what it's like to win and still feel like it wasn't enough. A preview of US Indoor Championships (February 28th) with a loaded entry list including Noah Lyles, Trayvon Bromell, Ronnie Baker, Nikki Hiltz, Ellie St. Pierre, Michaela Rose, and many more. Top two qualify for World Indoors.

🛁 Bath Culture, Training Gear & Life After Pro Athletics: Eric defends his love of a hot bath (with or without bubbles) as a recovery tool. The two compare notes on winter training gear philosophy, Aisha's current 8–15 miles per week comeback, post-career stiffness, and the slow slide toward a more sedentary lifestyle. Eric challenges Aisha to try a YouTube yoga video before the next episode.

🎵 Mondo Duplantis: Music Star – The hosts play a clip of Mondo performing his latest single "Feelin' Myself" on a Swedish TV show. They investigate whether he writes his own music. General consensus: the man can do it all.

📞 Listener Voicemails

The gang answers a batch of voicemails covering topics that include:

Maya from Portland, Maine invites Eric to train with Valor Track Club for a track session (and possibly a beer) this spring.

Josh asks who would make the best running biathlon team.

Alex from San Diego asks a two-part "crotchgate" follow-up question: should ski jumpers have a "penis passport" to track anatomical measurements over time

Brad from Central Wisconsin asks when Aisha and Eric knew they wanted to do the podcast.

Megan & Inez call in to prove younger listeners exist, then ask: What's the oddest thing a coach ever told you?

📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not.

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Follow your hosts on Instagram:

🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_ericjenkins⁠⁠⁠⁠

🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer

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⚠️ WARNING ⚠️

Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time.