The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show13 Maalis 2024

Catching Up With 2023 NCAA Cross Country Champion Graham Blanks Before Outdoor Season

"With the NCAA, you just never know. You always have someone coming around...It's cool to see. People get to have their moments every season. There are highs and lows. It's sweet to see so much change between the athletes."

While at New Balance Nationals Indoor in Boston, Chris Chavez and Kyle Merber caught up with 2023 NCAA Cross Country Champion Graham Blanks. Unfortunately, he had to miss the indoor championship season due to injury but has returned to running ahead of the 2024 outdoor campaign.

He shares his thoughts on Nico Young's breakout to break Graham's indoor 5000m record and what it's like racing while hot. Plus, why this is one of the most competitive eras in collegiate track and field.

Host: Chris Chavez | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chris_j_chavez on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Host: Kyle Merber | @kylemerber on Instagram

Guest: Graham Blanks | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@graham_voted_for_pedro on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠

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