The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show
CITIUS MAG
Track and field's biggest names on the track, in the coaching ranks and within the industry sit down and open up in-depth to share brilliant insights and vivid snapshots from their professional/personal accomplishments and experiences in the sport.
Hosted by CITIUS MAG founder Chris Chavez.
The show was named one of "The Best Running Podcasts" by Runner's World.
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Hosted by CITIUS MAG founder Chris Chavez.
The show was named one of "The Best Running Podcasts" by Runner's World.
▶ Visit https://CITIUSMAG.com
▶ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CitiusMag
▶ Instagram: https://instagram.com/citiusmag
▶ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CitiusMag
▶ Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag
Episodes
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Oct 22, 2026 • 56min
Joe Klecker On His 130+ Mile Training Weeks, 2:05 At The Boston Marathon + 2026 NYC Marathon Goals
Joe Klecker, an Olympian and elite On Athletics Club distance runner, discusses his transformation from 5K specialist to marathon contender. He dives into 135-mile training weeks, strength work, tactical preparation for New York’s surges, fueling and gut training, lessons from Boston, and the intense internal competition within OAC.
Oct 21, 2026 • 51min
How To Qualify For The 2028 Olympic Marathon Revealed & Explained
Preet Majithia, a running journalist and athletics analyst, breaks down the newly revealed path to the 2028 Olympic marathon. They unpack entry standards, world rankings, the crucial March 19 cutoff, Boston’s eligibility wrinkle, projected times, and how quota reallocation could shape the U.S. Olympic Trials. Great Britain’s qualification prospects and Olympic field limits also get a close look.
Oct 14, 2026 • 1h 4min
Clayton Young On His 2:05:23 PR And Top American Finish At The Chicago Marathon While Battling A Torn Hamstring | Race Recap + Reflection
Clayton Young, an Olympic marathoner and one of America’s fastest distance runners, recounts his extraordinary Chicago Marathon. He ran a 2:05:23 personal best and finished as the top American despite a torn hamstring. Young discusses the race’s chaotic surges, his decisive 4:38 mile, Coach Eyestone’s composure-first plan, faith, injury management, and the road toward 2027 and 2028.
Oct 13, 2026 • 1h 13min
Vinny Mauri After His 2:06:45 Chicago Marathon, The Early Move, The Hamstring Stops And Lessons Taken With No Regrets
Vinny Mauri, a 25-year-old ASICS distance runner from Ohio, recounts his fearless Chicago Marathon debut. He reveals why he surged into no man’s land, battled hamstring spasms with repeated stops, and still ran 2:06:45 while setting a U.S. 30K record. He also discusses his relaxed race-week mindset, self-coached high-mileage training, delayed celebration, and plans for a more balanced next marathon block.
Oct 13, 2026 • 1h 17min
Emma Grace Hurley On Her 2:20:47 Marathon Debut, American Debut Record At The 2026 Chicago Marathon
Emma Grace Hurley, an elite American distance runner for A6, reflects on her record-setting 2:20:03 Chicago Marathon debut. She discusses racing alone through heat, fueling and training her stomach, the viral finish-line moment, and the gradual steps behind her breakthrough. She also revisits the American debut record lineage, meeting Joan Benoit Samuelson, and sneaking secret words into her press conference.
Oct 12, 2026 • 1h 19min
2026 CHICAGO MARATHON RECAP
Amos Kipruto conquers Chicago in 2:01:09, while Sharon Lokedi, Emma Grace Hurley, Clayton Young, and Izzi Batt-Doyle deliver landmark performances. Galen Rupp’s resurgence at 40 sparks Olympic speculation, and the American battle brings major personal bests. The discussion also tackles broadcast blunders, wheelchair scheduling, Olympic standards, and Eliud Kipchoge’s Melbourne victory.
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Oct 12, 2026 • 35min
Charles Hicks On His 2:05:35 At The Chicago Marathon (No. 3 U.S. All-Time On A Record-Eligible Course) | Race Recap + Reflections
Charles Hicks, a Stanford NCAA cross-country champion now racing for Great Britain and the U.S., reflects on his 2:05:35 Chicago Marathon, the No. 3 American time ever on a record-eligible course. He revisits the risky decision to chase Vinny, the late duel with Clayton Young, racing in warm conditions, marathon shoe selection, and lessons from a remarkable rookie season.
Oct 9, 2026 • 15min
BONUS EPISODE: Chicago Cubs Legend & Former Yankees Star Anthony Rizzo Is Running The Chicago Marathon
Anthony Rizzo, three-time All-Star, World Series champion and cancer survivor, takes on his first Chicago Marathon. He talks about Emily’s inspiration, recruiting Jake Arrieta, discovering the running world, adjusting his time goal and embracing the marathon’s pain cave. He also shares why the race matters to his foundation’s $1 million pediatric cancer fundraising drive.
Oct 8, 2026 • 53min
NAZ Elite’s Adriaan Wildschutt On His Marathon Debut And Aiming For The Podium In Chicago
Adriaan Wildschutt, South African national record holder, 2024 Olympian, and NAZ Elite distance runner, discusses his rapid shift from track to the marathon. He recounts growing up across multiple sports, moving to the U.S. for college, and setting a 59:13 half marathon record. Wildschutt also opens up about a Cape Town blowup, marathon training, and chasing the podium and South African record in Chicago.
Oct 6, 2026 • 1h 35min
2026 CHICAGO MARATHON PREVIEW
Preet Majithia, a running journalist and elite-distance analyst, joins a deep dive into the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Brigid Kosgei’s return, Hawi Feysa’s title defense, and Jacob Kiplimo’s world-record potential headline the international fields. The conversation also tracks fierce American battles, including Clayton Young, Charles Hicks, and Emma Grace Hurley, plus the weather’s impact on record hopes.
