Our Drug Testing Experiences As Athletes + Some Ideas To Fix Issues
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.Follow your hosts on Instagram:🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: @_ericjenkins🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: @aishapraughtleer🐝 ☕️ 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.----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.
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To Be Clear – We Do Not Condone Violence
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.Follow your hosts on Instagram:🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: @_ericjenkins🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: @aishapraughtleer🐝 ☕️ 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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Good Morning Track and Field | Day 4: We're Hungover After Thrilling 1500m Races + Voicemails: Marry, F, Kill CITIUS MAG Edition
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.__________Follow your hosts on Instagram:🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: @_ericjenkins🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: @aishapraughtleer__________Find everything you need to know about the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships here:Listen: Day 3 Recap ShowListen: Day 2 Recap ShowListen: Day 1 Recap ShowSubscribe: CITIUS MAG NewsletterRead: Distance preview | Sprints + hurdles preview | Throws + heptathlon preview | Jumps + decathlon preview__________🐝 ☕️ 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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Good Morning Track and Field | Day 3: 1500m and 800m Madness, Nudists In Eugene + Voicemails From Listeners
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.__________Follow your hosts on Instagram:🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: @_ericjenkins🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: @aishapraughtleer__________Find everything you need to know about the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships here:Listen: Day 2 Recap ShowListen: Day 1 Recap ShowSubscribe: CITIUS MAG NewsletterRead: Distance preview | Sprints + hurdles preview | Throws + heptathlon preview | Jumps + decathlon preview__________🐝 ☕️ 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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Good Morning Track and Field: Happy For Emily Infeld, USAs Day 2 Preview + Voicemails: Eric Is Single
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.__________Follow your hosts on Instagram:🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: @_ericjenkins🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: @aishapraughtleer__________Find everything you need to know about the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships here:Listen: Day 1 Recap ShowSubscribe: CITIUS MAG NewsletterRead: Distance previewRead: Sprints + hurdles previewRead: Throws + heptathlon previewRead: Jumps + decathlon preview__________🐝 ☕️ 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.
A laid-back, laugh-packed podcast about life on (and off) the track circuit. Join former pro runners Eric Jenkins (2x NCAA champion and World Championship qualifier) and Aisha Praught-Leer (2x Olympian and Jamaican national record holder) as they swap stories, spill tea and not taking themselves too seriously about the world of running. Nothing’s off-limits. Think of it as your group chat with fast friends. Whether you're a die-hard track nerd or just here for the vibes, this is your new favorite listen.
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