The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show

Dec 19 2024 777 ep. 49 mins 349
The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show artwork

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. ▶ 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

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How Caleb Dean DM’ed His Way Into Grand Slam Track | 2024 Reflections, Transitioning To Pro Running, Why He Changed Coaches, Building Confidence

Dec 19 2024 24 mins  
“Being able to build off that 2023 year and have momentum going into 2024 is what created all those PRs, created all those achievements. It's like, ‘I did it this year – why can't I do it again?’ That was my mindset going into 2024. I'm trying to reach bigger goals in 2025 as well.” My guest for today's episode is Caleb Dean, one of the most electrifying athletes in colle

Katie Moon On Overcoming Injury To Take Olympic Silver In 2024, The Future Of Field Events

Dec 17 2024 50 mins  
“I would love to improve my indoor personal best. I mean, the next bar up from [4.91m] would be an indoor American record, that five-meter barrier. So you go 4.92m for a meeting record and then why not put it up to something like that? It’s a very natural increment. I would love to get that record for sure, and then hopefully a couple more.” My guest for today’s episode is

Olympic 110m Hurdles Silver Medalist Daniel Roberts On His 2024 Success, Life Since Paris and 2025 Outlook

Dec 17 2024 45 mins  
“Even though I wasn't winning every race against the top guys, I still had the confidence that I could win every race if I put it together. I know that if I run my race and run the best that I can, I can win against anybody. I still believe that to this day.” Our guest for today's episode is Daniel Roberts, the Olympic silver medalist in the 110m hurdles. Over the last two year

UNC’s Ethan Strand After Running 7:30.15 To Break NCAA 3000m Record | On His Breakout Season, Training With Parker Wolfe + Growing Up In The Sport

Dec 12 2024 43 mins  
“What we're doing is working. Let's continue, let's be consistent, and let's not go overboard. How we got to running 7:30 is how we're going to try to win a national championship in three months. There's no reason to change anything. It's just keep on staying steady.” My guest for today's episode is Ethan Strand, a senior at UNC. Just last weekend, Ethan ran a stunning 7:30.15

Amanda Vestri After Running 1:08:12 In Her Half Marathon Debut + Reflecting On Her Breakout 2024, Early Plans For Houston/Atlanta/The Ten In 2025

Dec 11 2024 69 mins  
“Ultimately, for that Orlando race, that was more about getting my feet wet a little bit and seeing how the distance felt. Now that I know how it feels, I know that I can push harder.” My guest for today's episode is Amanda Vestri. She's a professional runner for Brooks who trains with Zap Endurance. She's a rising star on the U.S. distance running scene who just made a stunnin

Grant Fisher Reflects On His Two Olympic Bronze Medals In Paris, Plotting For The 2025 Season With Grand Slam Track

Dec 11 2024 26 mins  
"I had done great things in the sport before, but I had never won a medal. That was something that had tormented me and eluded me for so long. And I finally got two of them. So it feels great. It feels even better when you feel so much ownership over them. I know that it was my decision-making and risk-taking that led to those outcomes." My guest for today's episode is U.S. Olympia

2x NCAA XC Champion Graham Blanks Turns Pro & Signs With New Balance, Reflecting On His Career At Harvard And Running 12:59.89 For 5000m

Dec 09 2024 62 mins  
“It’s time to move on to bigger adventures.” Graham Blanks, the Harvard standout and two-time NCAA cross country champion joins The CITIUS MAG Podcast with the news about his decision to turn professional with New Balance. Just two days ago, Graham ran 12:59.89 for 5000 meters indoors, becoming only the second collegian in history to break 13 minutes indoors—a fitting way

How Biya Simbassa Ran 2:06:53 At The Valencia Marathon To Become The Fourth-Fastest American Man

Dec 05 2024 36 mins  
Biya Simbassa took many American track and field fans by surprise on Sunday morning when they awoke to results from the Valencia Marathon and saw that the 31-year-old notched a personal best by nearly four minutes to run 2:06:53. The performance was good for 17th place in the race but moved him to No. 4 on the U.S. all-time list. Only Khalid Khannouchi (2:05:38), Galen Rupp (2:06:0

Olympic 100m Hurdles Champion Masai Russell Reflects On Her Breakout 2024 Season + Early Race Plans/Goals For 2025

Dec 04 2024 48 mins  
“I know that I have to come in even stronger, even faster, even better. I'm looking to break the world record indoors this season and win the world indoor title. That’s not going to come with me still living in being an Olympic champion from August. We've got to do it again.” My guest for today's episode is Masai Russell, the Olympic champion in the 100m hurdles and one of tr

Olympic Champion Cole Hocker On Life After Gold + Early 2025 Race Plans

Dec 04 2024 31 mins  
“A lot of the time it comes down to whether I’d rather set a world record in February or win the World Championships and defend my title in September. There's a lot that goes into it, but I think I'm fast enough to go after a world record in a few events.” My guest for today's episode is none other than Cole Hocker, the 23-year-old American middle distance star who shocked th