FS103: Chris Chavez

Today we welcome Chris Chavez the founder of Citius Mag and the Citius Mag Podcast where we find out how he developed his passion for track and field which lead to the Citius Mag website. 

Background

• Grew up Yankess fan dreamed of being a baseball player
• Didn't play sports as a kid until 7th grade
• Tried out for high school baseball team, cut early
• Focussed on sports writing instead
• One friend convinced him to join the track team as a sprinter
• Wasn't great started out with breaking 30 seconds in 200 as a goal
• In college decided to stay in shape by starting to run some 5ks
• 2013 was the first marathon

Where did the passion for Citius come from

• 2012 I became interested when stumbled upon Flotrack live stream
• Started reading about athletes and watching old races on Youtube
• Volunteered in 2012 for Flotrack
• Started writing at track meets on weekends and traveling
• Was helping with ESPN on running
• When graduated got an offer from ESPN an Sports Illustrated
• Took the SI opportunity to

Where is Citius going from here?

• Challenge is the time
• Core group of 5-6 writers but not our full-time job
• We are trying to keep it growing, but also balancing everything

Podcast discussion

• How are your legs feeling?
• Crazy how that has become a thing
• Now seeing other athletes using it
• 1/2 court shot for 25 million
• The most insulting thing you read about yourself on Let's Run

Final Surge Round Favorite Book - Born To Run Current Trainers - Nike Peg Turbo Favorite Race - NYC Marathon Favorite Recovery Meal/Drink - Chocolate Milk and breakfast foods Favorite  Workout - K repeats

Resources

Citius Mag Podcasts Citius Mag Website Chris on Instagram Chris on Twitter Final Surge on Instagram Final Surge on Twitter