The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show
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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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 896
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
My Houston Marathon Recap + Reflection | 2:59:12 (Guest Host: Ali Feller of 'The Ali On The Run Show')
Finally! 2:59:12 at the 2024 Houston Marathon.
10 years after starting my marathoning career, I finally managed to break three hours in the marathon. This one was a long time coming.
I'm so thankful …
Zach Panning Chipping Away Toward A Dream At The U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
"It's fun to come from nothing, have a dream, and then slowly chip away at it. And having those dreams become reality is just a cool story."
When Zach Panning graduated from Grand Valley State in 201…
Agnes Ngetich Decimates The Women's 10K World Record In 28:46; Takeaways From The Houston Half & Marathon + Bring Back The Kilometer | The Lap Count
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Olympic Silver Medalist Laura Muir On Mastering The 1500m For The Past Decade + Navigating A Turbulent 2023
"When I started making senior teams, I thought, “I want to compete at all six championships.” I did that and then was like, “I want to make a final in all six championships.” I did that and then said…
Catching Up With 2:21 Marathoner Betsy Saina Before The 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials
"The U.S. has become my home because it's been over ten years since I moved there. That makes me feel really emotional. My heart is full. I'm so grateful to be able to represent the U.S., after all I…
NCAA & U.S. Steeplechase Champion Kenneth Rooks Got Knocked Down, But Got Up Again And Won Big In 2023
"I gained a lot of experience being in different races with different strategies and race situations. Competing at the World Championships was amazing. Competing in the prelim and final were two very…
Christian Coleman On His Plan To Return To The Top Of The Sprints
"If you have to flip a switch, it's too late. I've been locked in. We've been training and going at it and we’re focused on the process. The biggest thing for me is staying healthy and staying patien…
Courtney Frerichs Leaves Bowerman, Beatrice Chebet Breaks The Road 5K WR, More Ideas To Fix Professional Track | The Lap Count
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Rai Benjamin On How He Fell In Love With Cycling During The Offseason
"But there are not a lot of Black cyclists that ride, obviously. Justin Williams' whole thing is about getting more Black people on bikes and just people on bikes in general. It was awesome because I…
Unpacking Josh Kerr's 61:51 Half Marathon, The Bowerman Winners Revealed, What Is A 25K World Record + Venta de Baños! | The Lap Count
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Yared Nuguse On Returning To Defend His Wanamaker Mile Title At 2024 Millrose Games, World Record Possibility
"It feels like a goal that’s within my grasp of achieving. Not only am I stronger and smarter than I was last year, but I feel like I've come a long way and will be able to attack this race with a lo…
CJ Albertson Explains Why He Went To Mexico To Run 2:11:08 At The Baja California Marathon – One Week After Winning CIM
“I think I have a good shot, but it's also very competitive and a lot deeper than people realize. This is probably a 20-person race. You only hear about maybe five or seven names, but it's a lot deep…
What Track Can Learn From The NBA's In-Season Tournament, World Athletics Fumbles Athlete Of The Year + The Best Of European XC Championships | The Lap Count
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Notre Dame's Olivia Markezich On Her Breakout 2023 – An NCAA Steeplechase Title, 4th at USAs, 3rd at NCAA XC And The 2nd-Fastest Indoor 3000m Time In NCAA History
"I approached that race with the mentality of just sticking my nose in it and trying to give it my all. I didn't have an idea of what place I wanted to be because that can add a bit of stress and anx…
NC State Coach Laurie Henes On Katelyn Tuohy’s Legacy + Winning This Year's NCAA Cross Country Championship
“It says a lot about her and her career in general. She came in struggling, having gotten hurt at the end of high school. I'm so grateful that this program was able to help her get back and that she …
Katelyn Tuohy On Turning Pro And Signing With Adidas + Reflecting On Her NC State Career
“It’s cool to see one of your dreams come true. I remember one meeting we had in high school where my coach was saying how he'd never coached a professional runner. And then he turned to me and was l…
Final Olympic Trials Qualifier Numbers, Valencia Leads To Big Implications For The U.S. Men's Marathoners + The Do's And Don'ts of DMs On Strava | The Lap Count
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Yaroslava Mahuchikh's Journey Escaping The Russian Invasion of Ukraine To Becoming A World Champion
"In my mind, I have the situation going on in Ukraine. So it was really complicated for me to turn off this emotion and to be focused only on high jump. I'm really thankful to my coach because she sa…
Last Call For The U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials + How Much Is A PR Worth To You? | The Lap Count Newsletter
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Catching Up With 1500m World Champion Josh Kerr + Plans To Run Millrose Games Two-Mile
"I have this road map for what I believe will make the best Olympic final for me...I just want to make sure that the training's there. If the training is there, I am the best 1500m runner in the worl…