"Running is for everyone and that's so important for me as a person. One of the coolest things about the marathon is you could be running on the same course as people breaking world records. You have trained differently but you have put so much of yourself into it. You're not running a marathon alone – your spouse, children, co-workers or friends know that you've been training really hard and given up a lot to make it to the start line, push through the marathon and get to the finish. That's truly really important to me...Finding running looks different for everyone." In less than four years of marathoning, Gabi Rooker has been a rising star for the U.S. Last year, she was the fourth American at the 2023 Chicago Marathon with an impressive 2:24:35 personal best. She went on to finish 19th at the U.S. Olympic Trials. With a background in competitive gymnastics, Gabi has taken to the roads super well since her marathon debut in 2021. She spent time elevating her training as part of the Dreamweaver program, which was a program created by Nike to support female athletes aiming for the Olympic Trials qualifying time of 2:37 – .all while balancing her career as a physician assistant in Minneapolis. The performance in Chicago was so good that she signed a pro contract with Nike ahead of the Olympic Trials. In this episode, we unpack her race in Orlando but also how she’s adjusted to a part-time role as a physician’s assistant and being a professional runner. She shares a bit about her training and preparation heading into Chicago and what part of her story has resonated with the masses. Time Stamps: 3:10 - How her current marathon build compares to previous builds.  4:13 - How her life changed after her breakout race at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.  6:30 - Switching to part-time work, finding an agent, signing with Nike. 9:27 - Her progression from her marathon debut in 2021. 11:25 - How Nike’s Project Dreamweaver aided her improvement. 15:29 - Her training camp in Texas prior to the 2024 Olympic Trials.  20:57 - What her race plan + expectations were heading into the Trials. 23:13 - The support she experienced while racing at the Trials.  26:13 - Biggest takeaways from the Trials.  28:22 - How being a former gymnast has helped her running career. 31:17 - Training professionally in Minnesota. 33:30 - Her race plan heading into the 2024 Chicago Marathon.  35:13 - Goals for Chicago.  36:24 - Parting messages to those who hope to follow in her footsteps.  37:41 - Being inducted into UW La Crosse’s Hall of Fame. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠⁠

Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia recap the third and fourth episodes of the Ingebrigtsen brothers’ new documentary series, "Ingebrigtsen - Born To Run.” Episode 3 focused on Henrik and Filip’s families and personal development. Episode 4 explored Jakob and Josh Kerr’s rivalry and how it unfolded over the 2024 season. We wrap up with what we’re looking forward to most in episodes 5 and 6. Time Stamps: Episode 3 2:38 - The focus on Henrik and Filip’s personal development 4:50 - The toll of the brothers’ intense training  6:37 - Spotlight on Henrik’s wife  7:19 - Jakob’s season opener at Pre Classic  9:21 - The episode’s focus on family Episode 4 10:49 - Overview + Jakob vs. Josh Kerr at the Pre Classic Press Conference  14:03 - Jakob vs. Josh rivalry timeline  19:25 - Who started the rivalry?  22:42 - The problem with the rivalry  25:38 - Remainder of episode 4 + what to look forward to in next episodes  Mentioned in this episode… Listen: Keeping Up with the Ingebrigtsens | Recapping 'Ingebrigtsen - Born To Run,’ Episodes 1 and 2 Read: Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs Josh Kerr Rivalry Timeline: From Budapest To Paris Watch: Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs. Josh Kerr vs. Yared Nuguse | Prefontaine Classic Bowerman Mile Press Conference Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Preet Majithia | @prm_32 on X SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: Experience the perfect blend of comfort and performance with the New Balance SC Trainer v3. Ideal for marathon training, it offers a firmer, more responsive ride with enhanced cushioning. Whether it's easy runs or uptempo workouts, the SC Trainer v3 has you covered. Discover more at NewBalance.com/Running. LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠

This week, Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia break down the first edition of the women’s-only track event, Athlos NYC. They recap the meet’s prize money structure compared to Diamond League meets and Grand Slam Track and share how Athlos may impact the pro scene in coming years. They also unpack some of the event’s unique elements, like the interactive broadcast, fashion show walk-ins, and smaller bib sizes.  You can read our full Athlos recap on CITIUSMAG.com here.  Time Stamps: 1:53 - Athlos overview. 3:31 - Broadcast: what made it unique + how it’s helping grow the U.S. audience for track. 9:00 - Breaking down the meet’s prize money structure. 13:13 - Diamond League responding to increased prize money from Athlos. 15:03 - How Grand Slam Track’s schedule will stack up with the DL season.  21:44 - More highlights: athlete experience, NYC ads, fashion show walk-ins. 23:31 - How Athlos is creating more track and field stars. 25:17 - Men’s vs. women’s pro contracts in track and field. 26:26 - Smaller bibs, breaking down the 100mH controversy, events recap. 30:08 - Pros and cons of hosting in Icahn Stadium. 32:53 - Parting thoughts on the first edition of Athlos. Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Preet Majithia | @prm_32 on X SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: Experience the perfect blend of comfort and performance with the New Balance SC Trainer v3. Ideal for marathon training, it offers a firmer, more responsive ride with enhanced cushioning. Whether it's easy runs or uptempo workouts, the SC Trainer v3 has you covered. Discover more at NewBalance.com/Running. LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠

Chris Chavez and Isaac Wood, CITIUS MAG's cross country expert and founder of The Wood Report (2012-2022), preview the 2024 NCAA cross country season. Join us for our predictions, analysis, and takeaways as the season gets underway, including: top teams and individual contenders to watch for, most improved programs, and lots more. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Isaac Wood | @isaacew on Instagram  Time Stamps: Intro: 3:33 - Roster limits + scholarship changes; Impact of conference realignment on cross country.  Women's Preview: 7:28 - NC State vs. NAU for team title. 9:32 - NC State: how this year’s team compares to 2023.  13:41 - NAU: top returners, freshmen, transfers. 16:48 - Context on USTFCCCA rankings. 17:34 - Most improved teams: Gonzaga, Utah Valley, Providence. 23:00 - Teams with recent coaching changes to watch: UNC, New Mexico, Northwestern. 25:31 - Teams outside top 30 ranking to watch: Clemson, CBU. 27:21 - Podium contending teams: Notre Dame, Oregon, Washington. 30:07 - Individual title contenders. Men’s Preview:  33:29 - OSU vs. NAU for team title. 40:48 - Podium contending teams: Arkansas, Iowa State, BYU, UNC. 44:25 - Biggest step back: FSU, Tennessee; Most improved: Portland, Notre Dame,  48:15 - New to rankings: Alabama, Oregon, Washington. 52:41 - Kenyan stars from Texas Tech. 56:58 - Individual title contenders. 1:02:14 - Ranking the top finishers.  1:05:44 - Quick Nuttycombe Invite preview.  SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: Experience the perfect blend of comfort and performance with the New Balance SC Trainer v3. Ideal for marathon training, it offers a firmer, more responsive ride with enhanced cushioning. Whether it's easy runs or uptempo workouts, the SC Trainer v3 has you covered. Discover more at NewBalance.com/Running. LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠

Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia dive into the first two episodes of the Ingebrigtsen brothers’ new documentary series, "Ingebrigtsen - Born To Run.” We break down how it builds off the "Team Ingebrigtsen" YouTube series from 2016-2021, discuss the notable absence of Gjert following his abuse allegations, highlight Elisabeth’s personality, and talk details on Henrik and Philip’s storylines. We wrap up with some of our hopes and expectations for the series. Time Stamps: 6:11 - Details on “Team Ingebrigtsen” YouTube series from 2016. 10:39 - Context for new series: “Ingebrigtsen - Born To Run.” 13:23 - Gjert Ingebrigtsen absent from series + context on situation.  22:49 - Elisabeth, Jakob’s wife: role + personality in the show. 28:21 - Jakob’s car collection. 30:00 - Pace lights installed at the brothers’ training stadium for practices. 32:06 - Henrik’s storyline + role in the show. 34:31 - Father theme throughout the first two episodes. 40:33 - Key parts of episode two: training in Flagstaff.  42:04 - Filip's character development.  46:46 - Ingebrigtsen brothers’ training group structure.  52:43 - Hopes + expectations for the series. Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Preet Majithia | @prm_32 on X SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: Experience the perfect blend of comfort and performance with the New Balance SC Trainer v3. Ideal for marathon training, it offers a firmer, more responsive ride with enhanced cushioning. Whether it's easy runs or uptempo workouts, the SC Trainer v3 has you covered. Discover more at NewBalance.com/Running. LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠

This week, Anderson Emerole and Preet Majithia recap the top performances at the Brussels Diamond League Final. They discuss everything from Faith Kipyegon and Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s dominance in the 1500m races to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s standout 400m/200m double in the invite sections. Anderson and Preet also break down Jakob’s half marathon debut two days after he won the Brussels Diamond League 1500m and share a few updates on Grand Slam Track. Time Stamps: 2:49 - Behind-the-scenes at the Brussels DL: mixed zone, post-meet party. 10:40 - Analysis on SML’s 400m/200m double. 20:24 - Women’s 100m: Julien Alfred ends her season victorious. 25:34 - Men’s 1500m: rematch among top contenders. 29:35 - Recapping the rest of day one. 37:34 - Women’s 400mH: Femke Bol back on top. 41:12 - Men’s 200m: Kenny Bednarek breaks through + Letstile Tebogo’s rise to stardom.  47:21 - Recapping the rest of day two. 48:15 - Women’s 1500m: Faith Kipyegon’s dominance + what’s next for her. 54:47 - Jakob’s half marathon debut in Copenhagen. 1:02:20 - Updates on Grand Slam Track. Listen to Anderson’s interview with Grand Slam Track CEO, Michael Johnson. Hosts: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram Preet Majithia | prm_32 on X SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: Experience the perfect blend of comfort and performance with the New Balance SC Trainer v3. Ideal for marathon training, it offers a firmer, more responsive ride with enhanced cushioning. Whether it's easy runs or uptempo workouts, the SC Trainer v3 has you covered. Discover more at NewBalance.com/Running. LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠

"Paris revealed a lot to us, and we got busy talking to athletes and agents, helping them understand what we're trying to build and how they can be a part of this. It's been a great response to what we're building, we always thought that would be the case. The proof now is that athletes have shown they are excited about this and are excited to be a part of the league." Anderson Emerole caught up with Grand Slam Track Commissioner Michael Johnson live from Brussels to catch up on recent developments with his new professional track league, Grand Slam Track. Michael shares his excitement for the growing roster of top-tier racers and the positive response from athletes eager to join the league. He also discusses the role of broadcasting in expanding the sport's reach, including ongoing negotiations for the best partners, and the importance of including new technology and content creators. Michael also shares insights on upcoming host cities, the balance between Grand Slam Track and other major leagues, and the importance of securing high-profile athletes. Tune in for a look at how Grand Slam Track is shaping the future of athletics. For more, you can listen to our first episode with Michael Johnson where he announces Grand Slam Track, discusses the league’s structure, reveals prize money details, and explains how it all works. Listen here on Spotify. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: Experience the perfect blend of comfort and performance with the New Balance SC Trainer v3. Ideal for marathon training, it offers a firmer, more responsive ride with enhanced cushioning. Whether it's easy runs or uptempo workouts, the SC Trainer v3 has you covered. Discover more at NewBalance.com/Running. LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠⁠

"You’re going to have stuff go wrong regardless. This year I had a lot of stuff go wrong, but it’s not necessarily about not having anything go wrong. It’s about how you respond to those issues that will inherently come up.” Today’s guest is Ryan Crouser. Ryan just won his third straight Olympic gold medal in the men’s shot put in Paris, becoming the first shot putter in history to win three Olympic titles. He did so with a mark of 22.90m, which is the second best in Olympic history, behind only his performance from Tokyo in 2021. The season wasn’t easy for Ryan after winning World Indoors in Glasgow in March, he battled through pectoral and elbow injuries throughout most of the spring and the early summer that forced him to open his season at the U.S. Olympic Trials. Despite this adversity, he still came out on top when it mattered most, and now he’s chasing something big in the last few Diamond League meets of the year. In this episode, he talks through the recovery process after picking up an elbow injury at the World Indoor Championships in March and then tearing his pectoral muscle about a month later. Ryan wasn’t able to open his season until the U.S. Trials, but he picked up the win there to secure his spot in Paris. The Olympic final was never in doubt, as his first throw was good enough to win the competition by almost half-a-meter, and rain in the final three rounds stymied a comeback attempt from his rivals. His third straight Olympic gold makes him only the fourth thrower to ever win three Olympic titles. With the highest-pressure competition of the year out of the way, Ryan is ready to produce something massive, closing out his season with six meets in the span of three weeks. Host: Paul Hof-Mahoney | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pauliethrows⁠ on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Ryan Crouser | ⁠@rcrouser⁠ on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: Experience the perfect blend of comfort and performance with the New Balance SC Trainer v3. Ideal for marathon training, it offers a firmer, more responsive ride with enhanced cushioning. Whether it's easy runs or uptempo workouts, the SC Trainer v3 has you covered. Discover more at NewBalance.com/Running. LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠⁠

"I genuinely told myself that I was born for it. On the start line, I kept saying that to myself. I was like, ‘I was born for this.’ It just made me feel like I was totally meant to be there, and as long as I was going to be brave, I would be rewarded." My guest for today’s episode is Georgia Bell just a month or so after her first appearance on the show where we detailed her remarkable comeback to the sport. Well…now she’s an Olympic bronze medalist in the 1500m.  In the Olympic final, she shocked many – not really the CITIUS MAG crew – by running a British record of 3:52.61. She was just 0.05 seconds shy of a silver medal, but her perfectly timed push in the final stretch earned her a place on the podium, overtaking Ethiopia's Diribe Welteji by a mere 0.14 seconds. As Faith Kipyegon claimed her third consecutive title, Bell’s remarkable performance capped an unforgettable night for Team GB. If you haven’t listened to her first episode go back and do that because this one picks up right where we left off in her season build-up to her first Olympic Games and and how she made history in the race of a lifetime. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Georgia Bell | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@georgiabelltheduathlete on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: Experience the perfect blend of comfort and performance with the New Balance SC Trainer v3. Ideal for marathon training, it offers a firmer, more responsive ride with enhanced cushioning. Whether it's easy runs or uptempo workouts, the SC Trainer v3 has you covered. Discover more at NewBalance.com/Running. LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠

This week, Chris Chavez, Paul Hof-Mahoney and Preet Majithia recap the Rome Diamond League and the Track Lab event in Switzerland. Rome Diamond League – The women's steeplechase saw Winfred Yavi come heartbreakingly close to a world record, missing by just .07 seconds. – Faith Kipyegon extended her unbeaten streak in the women's 1500. – In the men's 5000m, Hagos Gebrhiwet outkicked a loaded field to win after the world record attempt fizzled out. – Letsile Tebogo dazzled in the men's 100, celebrating early and still securing a win in 9.87 seconds. – Ryan Crouser continued his dominance in the shot put, recording six throws over 22 meters, including a meet-record 22.49m. Track Lab This unique event introduced new and modified disciplines, including a completely new mile steeplechase and adjusted sprint formats with zero-tolerance reaction times. The field events saw significant changes with the pole vault measuring being changed, the long jump featuring an extended take-off zone and the javelin throw only measured if it improved on previous attempts. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: Experience the perfect blend of comfort and performance with the New Balance SC Trainer v3. Ideal for marathon training, it offers a firmer, more responsive ride with enhanced cushioning. Whether it's easy runs or uptempo workouts, the SC Trainer v3 has you covered. Discover more at NewBalance.com/Running. LEVER MOVEMENT: Elevate your running with the LEVER system, just like Olympian Eilish McColgan. Reduce impact on your joints, boost your training volume, and recover faster with this portable, easy-to-use treadmill system. ⁠Save 20% with code CITIUS20 at LEVERMOVEMENT.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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠

"The most pivotal moment of my life was when my doctor sat me down as kind of an exit interview from the hospital… He said, ‘Nate, you’re never going to walk without a limp, competitive sports are not in your future, and you're not going to graduate high school. I still get a tingling sensation all over my body just saying it. For me, I could take this one road that's pretty flat and I won't fail a lot and I'll just listen to him. Or I could take this winding road and I could fail a whole lot. A lot of tears were shed, for sure, but I could end up on top of the podium at the Paralympic Games, or I could achieve something that I'd always dreamed of. I was always a really big dreamer, so I decided to take that route. I got out of the hospital on Sunday and went to school on Monday. It was almost like a new life." Nate Riech won gold in the T38 category for the 1500m at his first Paralympic Games in Tokyo and is now back to defend his title. He is also an Asics-sponsored pro athlete and won the gold medal at last year’s World Para Athletics Championships in Paris. In this episode, he shares his career story including the story of when he was 10 years old and an accident on a golf course changed the trajectory of his life. He was diagnosed with a brain injury that affected the right side of his body. He comes from a super athletic family that includes NHL players and Olympians, which only motivated him even more to set out and write his own legacy in the Paralympic movement. He also shares his hopes for carrying the momentum from the Olympic Games to the Paralympics. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Nate Graywolf Riech | ⁠⁠⁠⁠@nategraywolf on Instagram⁠⁠ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ASICS: It’s no surprise that many of Asics’ top athletes have been racing in the MetaSpeed Edge and MetaSpeed Sky. They're both lightweight, responsive, and built to help you fly. ⁠⁠⁠Head over to Asics.com⁠⁠⁠ and check them out because your next PR may be a few clicks away. 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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠

We asked our followers on Instagram who they wanted to hear from after the Paris Olympics and while we're in the process of booking and recording with some of the Olympians who starred in the Games, some people asked for a behind-the-scenes chat on CITIUS MAG and a recap of my near DNF at the Marathon Pour Tous (the Marathon for All – an organized marathon for the public to run on the same course as the Olympic athletes). I managed to complete the race in 3:48 despite every effort to drop out of the race. Guest hosted by my fiancée, Kari. 🎁 Wedding registry: https://www.zola.com/registry/karilynnandchris SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ASICS: It’s no surprise that many of Asics’ top athletes have been racing in the MetaSpeed Edge and MetaSpeed Sky. They're both lightweight, responsive, and built to help you fly. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Head over to Asics.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and check them out because your next PR may be a few clicks away. 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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/⁠

This week in track and field, Chris Chavez and Paul Hof-Mahoney recap all of the top action at the Lausanne and Silesia Diamond League meets including Jakob Ingebrigtsem breaking a 28-year-old world record in the 3000m; Mondo Duplantis breaking the pole vault world record for the 10th time; Chase Jackson getting revenge after her Paris flop and more. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ASICS: It’s no surprise that many of Asics’ top athletes have been racing in the MetaSpeed Edge and MetaSpeed Sky. They're both lightweight, responsive, and built to help you fly. ⁠⁠⁠Head over to Asics.com⁠⁠⁠ and check them out because your next PR may be a few clicks away. 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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/

"I realized I was starting to open up a little bit of a gap and I'm like, ‘Oh my gosh, am I going to win?’ I probably was looking around way too much. But in my mind I was like, ‘Is this really happening right now? That’s what was going through my head. It was just adrenaline and just taking in the moment of, ‘Wow, this is incredible. Is this really happening?’ Then just trying to dig deep to finish the race." Kenneth Rooks just brought home a silver medal in the men’s 3000-meter steeplechase at the Paris Olympics. How’d he do it? Well, if you haven’t watched the race yet. Go on NBC Sports’ YouTube channel, watch it and then pick this podcast back up because he comes from the back of the pack to nearly pull off one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history. His final time of 8:06.41 shattered his personal best by an astounding nine seconds and makes him the second-fastest American ever in this event. Kenneth’s past 14 months have been amazing. Just a year ago, he was relatively unknown on the international stage, but after winning the NCAA title, the U.S. Championships in dramatic fashion by falling and getting back up and now an Olympic silver, he’s shown the world what he’s capable of. We have at least two past episodes with Kenneth that you can go back and listen to. In a race dominated by the likes of world record holder Lamecha Girma and defending Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali, Kenneth’s surge in the final lap put everyone on notice. He boldly took the lead with 400 meters to go, and although El Bakkali eventually reclaimed the top spot, Kenneth’s audacious run secured him a place in history. It was one of the biggest surprises of the Games but Kenneth takes us through why he believes it was possible, the training it took to get there and why he believes he can go a little faster. He’s just 24 years old and just getting started. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Kenneth Rooks | ⁠⁠⁠@kenneth_rooks on Instagram TIME STAMPS 5:35 - Reflecting on his experience at the Olympics 7:12 - The support he received from his family and the BYU community 10:09 - His improvement between the U.S. Trials and the Olympics 14:04 - What stood out most from the steeplechase prelim 16:06 - When he shifted his mindset to going for a medal + his race plan 19:41 - Rai Benjamin’s parting words to him before the final 20:26 - Breaking down the bell lap of the final 23:02 - “The Kenneth Rooks side-eye” 27:15 - Reactions after finishing the steeplechase final 30:05 - Coach Ed Eyestone’s reaction to him getting silver 31:12 - How he celebrated after 32:35 - What's next for him this season SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ASICS: It’s no surprise that many of Asics’ top athletes have been racing in the MetaSpeed Edge and MetaSpeed Sky. They're both lightweight, responsive, and built to help you fly. ⁠⁠Head over to Asics.com⁠⁠ and check them out because your next PR may be a few clicks away. 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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/

"I told (Quincy Wilson), ‘Don’t worry about this. I'm going to get you a gold medal. I promise you.’ I kept telling him, 'Don't worry about this, you're good.’ I think he was just a little bit disappointed in how he performed, but I'm like, ‘Don't even worry about that stuff. You're about to walk away with an Olympic gold medal at 16-years-old. There are people who would love to be in your position who are just not. Remember this, feed off this, and understand that this is only going to make you better because now you see how an international competition is.’" Vernon Norwood joins the show fresh off a successful trip to the Paris Olympics, where he played a pivotal role in Team USA’s triumphs as one of the veterans and hypemen of the squad. Vernon was the second leg of the American men’s 4×400-meter relay team to their third consecutive Olympic gold, clocking an astonishing split of 43.30 seconds on his leg.  This was just one day after he blazed through the heats with a 43.54 split, showcasing his consistency and brilliance under pressure.  Vernon’s efforts didn’t just earn Team USA the gold—they also set an Olympic record with a time of 2:54.43.  And let’s not forget, earlier in the meet, Vernon was part of the mixed 4×400 relay team that shattered both the World and Olympic records with a time of 3:07.41 in the heats. They went on to take silver in the final behind The Netherlands.  Vernon is a legend for these Games not just for his speed and demeanor on the track but his ability to deliver when it matters most. 5:09 - Reflecting on his experience at the Paris Olympics.  6:57 - What felt different about this year’s Team USA. 12:40 - His relationship with Quincy Wilson  14:19 - His goals heading into the Olympics. 17:17 - Addressing criticism on the mixed 4x400m relay.  20:19 - Thoughts on Quincy Wilson’s Olympic performance.  24:54 - What his ideal 4x400m relay team would have been.  27:44 - Thoughts on Letsile Tebogo and Team Botswana. 36:59 - Team USA’s 4x400m relay order + race strategy..  41:28 - Thoughts on Noah Lyles  46:58 - Plans for the remainder of the season. 48:50 - Rapid fire questions + answers.  Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Vernon Norwood | ⁠⁠@vernon400m on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ASICS: It’s no surprise that many of Asics’ top athletes have been racing in the MetaSpeed Edge and MetaSpeed Sky. They're both lightweight, responsive, and built to help you fly. ⁠Head over to Asics.com⁠ and check them out because your next PR may be a few clicks away. 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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit ⁠CITIUSMAG.com⁠ for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/

"I love when I can hear, ‘Look at how good she looks!’ or, ‘She's smiling, that's awesome!’ I hope that one person sees it and is like, ‘If an elite marathoner can have fun while doing this, maybe I can.’" Dakotah Lindwurm just wrapped up an impressive performance at the Paris Olympic Marathon, finishing in 12th place with a time of 2:26:44. She was the Olympic Trials third place finisher but just finished as the top American in Paris. Training went really well in the build-up and she admits to believing she was capable of medaling. After the halfway mark, she even found herself in the lead of the race. On a course that was tough and hilly, Dakotah stuck to her steady strategy. While others were surging and falling back, she maintained her pace, staying within striking distance of the leaders. She fared well on the hills that broke several of the top marathoners and then shared a story of how a little boy on the side of the road helped energize her enough to finish strong and pass reigning Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir toward the end of the race. Dakotah is taking a lot of confidence from this one and is ready for her next one – the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3rd. We talk about her goals for that one and how Paris has totally warped our thinking on how tough hills are. Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Dakotah Lindwurm | ⁠⁠⁠@dakotahlindwurm on Instagram TIME STAMPS 6:21 - What her goals were heading into the Olympic Marathon. 7:25 - How her build for the Trials compared to her build for the Olympics. 9:01 - Details on her strength training.  10:09 - Her experience at the Opening Ceremony.  14:42 - Watching other Team USA performances. 16:44 - How she managed her nerves heading into the race. 17:57 - Details on her race plan.  20:30 - How she approached her competitors, 24:20 - Breaking down the race. 31:04 - How she tackled the epic marathon course hill. 37:33 - Story about the boy who ran alongside her during the race. 44:29 - Post-marathon proposal story. 47:08 - The behind-the-scenes of Minnesota Distance Elite. 48:15 - Why she's running the NYC Marathon next. 52:07 - Thoughts on going after the American marathon record SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ASICS: It’s no surprise that many of Asics’ top athletes have been racing in the MetaSpeed Edge and MetaSpeed Sky. They're both lightweight, responsive, and built to help you fly. Head over to Asics.com and check them out because your next PR may be a few clicks away. 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. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit CITIUSMAG.com for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/

"I was going in with the mentality that I could medal even before we left. I just knew my fitness was at a different level. Yes, eighth is great and I'm happy about that, but I don't think my fitness really showed in this marathon. I think I have another level that I'm trying to bridge the gap to. But seeing them do so well, I was definitely thinking of it in the race. Kenneth was second, Grant was third, like I can go out here and medal… I know these guys, I run with these guys, I get my doors blown off by these guys, but I can go medal." My guest for today's episode is Conner Mantz, who recently finished an impressive eighth place at the Paris Olympics Marathon with a time of 2:08:12.On a course that was as unforgiving as it was historic, Conner mixed it up with the best marathoners in the world, tackling the relentless hills and intense heat of Paris. At mile 9, when Tamirat Tola, the eventual Olympic champion, made his first big move up one of the course’s steepest hill, Conner was right there and decided to go with him. It was a bold decision and the kind we've come to expect from Conner, who’s never been afraid to take risks in a race. Even though Tola’s second move eventually separated the field, Conner’s courage to hang with the lead pack for so long is a testament to his racing mindset. Conner proved that he’s not just one of the top U.S. marathoners, but a true competitor on the world stage. The energy of the Parisian crowds, reflections on the work put in this training block, and the high-five he shared with Clayton right before the toughest part of the course are some of the highlights that he recounts in this episode. Plus, if you listened to our last episode, Clayton Young was bold enough to talk about going after the American record. Conner has similar thoughts! Time Stamps: 4:49 - How Conner evaluated his success in the Olympic marathon. 5:37 - How he trained to prepare for the hilly marathon course. 9:57 - What cross training looked like while injured during his build.  15:42 - On having one of his most consistent builds yet post-injury.  19:28 - How he sized up his competition heading into the race. 29:49 - Watching Kenneth Rooks take silver in the steeplechase. 22:57 - Pre-race traditions.  27:58 - Breaking down his Olympic marathon experience. 31:45 - Mid-race high-five with Clayton Young.  35:23 - Details on the epic marathon course hill.  38:12 - The downhill portion following the epic hill.  44:45 - Reuniting with Clayton after the race + welcoming other finishers in.  47:46 - The support from his friends, family, and team.  52:17 - Setting his sights on the American record. 👟 Powered by Asics Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Conner Mantz | ⁠⁠⁠@connermantz on Instagram HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit CITIUSMAG.com for more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or comment/follow on Spotify. 💵 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠: https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag/

"I've had this question asked once before, right after the Olympic Trials: What would you tell Clayton of four years ago, three years ago, two years ago? I had to think about it for a while and I kind of came to the conclusion that I would just give him a big hug and say, ‘Keep doing what you're doing,’ because I wouldn't want to rob him of all of the experience that he had to gain. The only reason that ninth place finisher Clayton Young – 2:08 on the Paris course – exists is because of what I had to go through the last four years. So I wouldn't want to rob him of those opportunities. There's no shortcut to this. While I wish that podium would have come sooner, I think there were valuable lessons that I had to learn that are going to continue to pay off for the next decade, whether that's in life or whether that's in sport. That’s all I would really do: Just give Clayton of 2019 when he's suffering, or 2020 in the marathon, a big hug and say, ‘It will all work out. That's all you’ve got to know’. And I could honestly say it has…" My guest for today's episode is Clayton Young, fresh off his strong performance at the Paris Olympics Marathon, where he finished in ninth place with a time of 2:08:44. Clayton, along with his teammate Conner Mantz, ran smart and fearlessly on a challenging course that was anything but easy. The race took place on a hot, hilly course yet it ended up being a fast day as Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola ended up breaking the Olympic record in 2:06:26. At one point, right before tackling the steepest hill of the course, Clayton and Conner even shared a high-five again – which just continued to highlight the camaraderie and confidence the former BYU stars carried into this race. Clayton held his own, hanging back slightly but managing to rejoin the lead pack before the final push. Despite the brutal conditions, he found a second wind in the last 10K, surprising even himself with how strong he felt in those closing miles. This kind of strategic racing is a testament to his growth as a marathoner, and it’s no surprise that he’s emerged as one of the top Americans. He takes us through the highs and lows of the training block, how he executed the race plan, how much he fed off the excitement of Team USA at the Games and much more. Time Stamps: 5:22 - His reflections on the Paris Olympics marathon. 7:41 - The factors that led to the Olympic marathon being so fast. 10:42 - What his build looked like heading into the Olympics. 14:57 - What his and Conner Mantz’s race plans were for the marathon. 16:49 - Breaking down the last half of the race after the top pack broke away.  22:22 - What was going through his head during the massive hill on the marathon course.  24:27 - His thoughts on his competitors leading into the marathon.  26:51 - How he approached the downhill stretch after the epic marathon hill. 33:08 - The story of him and Elroy Gelant working together and pumping up the crowd.  35:27 - How his wife, Ashley, has been his biggest supporter.  38:10 - The pressure involved with documenting his buildup to the marathon.  42:23 - How he was able to feed off the energy of Team USA’s performances at the Olympics.  47:00 - What he would tell his younger self.  50:32 - Goals for his next marathon. 👟 Powered by Asics Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Clayton Young | ⁠⁠⁠@_clayton_young_ on Instagram HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 💻 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit CITIUSMAG.com | Our brand-new website hosts tons more podcasts, articles, videos and more. Track and field storytelling all in one place⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 🎙️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. 💵 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel⁠

While in Paris, we had the chance to chat with Alexis Ohanian about his latest venture, ATHLOS NYC – a women’s track event aiming to inspire the next generation of athletes. The Reddit co-founder discusses the motivations behind his investment in the sport, drawing parallels with his successful foray into women’s soccer with Angel City FC. Ohanian emphasizes the potential of track and field to captivate audiences beyond the Olympic Games. The meet has already attracted an impressive roster of athletes competing including world record-holder Faith Kipyegon and Olympic medalist Gabby Thomas. The event promises to be more than just a typical track meet. In addition to featuring top-tier competition and substantial prize money, there will also be a musical performance by Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion. Watch and hear more as Ohanian shares his vision for making track and field a mainstay in the cultural psyche and his commitment to elevating the sport through innovative fan experiences and high-profile engagements. 👟 Powered by Asics FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com

The final day of track and field at the Paris Olympics was unforgettable! Jakob Ingebrigtsen bounced back with a gold medal in the 5000m, Faith Kipyegon claimed her third Olympic title in the 1500m, and Team USA delivered stellar performances in both the men’s and women’s 4x400m relays. In the ninth edition of Torch Talk, the team dives into the day’s top highlights... – Jakob Ingebrigtsen came back from his 1500m defeat to win gold in the 5000m for the third year in a row. Ronald Kwemoi of Kenya won silver and Grant Fisher won bronze. He became the first American man to win medals in the 5000m and 10,000m at the Olympics. – Faith Kipyegon won the third Olympic 1500m title of her career in an Olympic record of 3:51.29. She became the first athlete to ever win three golds at this distance in the Olympics. Jess Hull won silver for the first medal by an Australian woman in this event and Georgia Bell won bronze. – Emmanuel Wanyonyi won Kenya's 5th straight Olympic gold in the 800m, running 1:41.19 to become the 3rd-fastest athlete ever. Marco Arop took silver and Djamel Sedjati won bronze. The top four finishers all went under 1:42. – Masai Russell won the Olympic gold in the 100mH in a time of 12.33 seconds. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn takes silver and Cyrena Samba-Mayela wins France's first medal on the track of these games. – Kiwi Hamish Kerr beat the U.S.'s Shelby McEwen for high jump gold in an Olympic competition that came down to a jump-off. Mutaz Essa Barshim won bronze, his fourth Olympic medal in the event. – Team USA won the women's 4x400m relay while running the 2nd-fastest time ever in 3:15.27. The Netherlands took home silver and Team GB won bronze. – The U.S. men's 4x400m team won gold in 2:54.43, the 2nd-fastest time in history. Botswana finished just behind them as Letsile Tebogo ran the 3rd-fastest split ever, and Great Britain took bronze. _________ HOSTS: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mac Fleet | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macfleet on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mitch Dyer | ⁠@metchosketch on Instagram⁠ Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram Aisha Praught Leer | @aishapraughtleer on Instagram Katelyn Hutchison | @_kxnaomi on Instagram We’re excited to have a full CITIUS MAG team on the ground in Paris providing daily live shows before and after the action, including interviews with competing athletes, our TORCH TALK recap show, and the return of GOOD MORNING TRACK AND FIELD. Make sure you’re subscribed to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel for live shows, and subscribe (and share with your friends!) to the CITIUS MAG newsletter for daily newsletters in your inbox after every day of track and field competition. _________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: 👟 Powered by Asics.