Office Hours: Coach Juli Benson On Two Decades Of Working With Runners Of All Levels + U.S. Greats Like Jenny Simpson And Nikki Hiltz

Chris Chavez, David Melly and Dana Giordano get together for the first episode of The Bell Lap. Our version of eight topics in a rundown-style chat to preview the 2018 Boston Marathon. Our Boston Marathon coverage all weekend is powered by The Mercury Mile. It’s the crossing the best of fashion and function for all runners. All it takes is four easy steps. You create a runner style profile so a team of stylists learn how to fit your style and needs. Reserve a box and you;ll get four to six pieces of activewear. Receive your box. Run your Mercury Mile. Whatever your pace, from beginner to elite, Mercury Mile curates a shopping experience and style that moves just for you. Check them out today and use promo code CITIUS10 for $10 off the stylist fee. Our topics: - Why is Molly Huddle the presumed favorite? - Do we think this is the end for Shalane? What are her odds of winning? - With the most recent PR among the Americans, why isn't Jordan Hasay being considered more? - What are Desi Linden's odds of winning? - Is it good or bad if Galen Rupp wins? - What other U.S. storylines interest you? + More

15 Huhti 201836min

Former Oregon distance runner Emma Abrahamson joins The CITIUS MAG Podcast fresh off accepting a job with Doyle Management Group, which oversees a bunch of elite athletes. Emma has done a great job of building a following for herself with a foodie Instagram account (@onecrazedfoodie) and then her own YouTube channel.  She's very funny. We chat about how she got into running, the decision to stop competing at the NCAA level, building a brand and much more. We discuss Logan and Jake Paul for a hot second. There's a shout-out to Spencer Brown of The Athlete Special YouTube channel, who she considers one of the OGs of running vlogging. Other topics include dispelling some of the myths of eating and running that sometimes people can fall into a trap with. Emma has some great advice. We run through most of the listener questions that were submitted on Instagram. You can catch the latest episode of the podcast on iTunes so subscribe and leave a five-star review. We are also now on Stitcher and now Google Play! --------- This episode was brought to you by Maurten. Fuel properly for long distance races! we recommend Maurten. It’s the world’s most carbohydrate-rich sports drink and it’s being used by the top marathoners in the world. Eliud Kipchoge used it during the Breaking2 attempt and the Berlin Marathon. Kenenisa Bekele has been using it since winning the 2016 Berlin Marathon. Mo Farah even used it prior to his gold medal runs at the world championships. It worked for me at the Berlin Marathon and it could work for you. They have two drinks with 40 or 80 grams of carbohydrates and they’re now available in the U.S. Check them out today at Maurten.com CITIUS MAG PODCAST LISTENERS GET 20% OFF THEIR NEXT ORDER: Use promo code CITIUS20 at checkout.

6 Huhti 201859min

MUST READ: https://www.si.com/edge/2018/04/02/gwen-jorgensen-triathlon-track-debut-marathon-goals-nike A quick bonus episode of The CITIUS MAG Podcast to get you through the rest of your week. Earlier this week, I released an extensive Q&A with Olympic triathlon champion Gwen Jorgensen. It's generated a bit of chatter online in a good way. If you're a fan of the sport, it's definitely something worth getting excited about: How a gold medalist in one sport translates into another with the lofty goal of winning gold again. In the interview, she addresses everything from joining the Bowerman Track Club, coming back after pregnancy, training with Shalane and responding to the critics that give her a zero percent chance of winning gold.  Lots that and more listen up but also read the full article on SI now. You can catch the latest episode of the podcast on iTunes so subscribe and leave a five-star review. We are also now on Stitcher and now Google Play! We will return to regularly scheduled programming on Friday. The show will feature an interview with former Oregon Duck distance runner Emma Abrahamson, who is making a name for herself on Youtube and just accepted a job with Doyle Management Group. If you enjoy this interview with Gwen and you're looking for more interviews with Bowerman Track Club runners, we have the podcast for you on the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network. Check out the Price of a Mile with Woody Kincaid. It's a monthly-ish show hosted by Woody as he interviews his training partners and gets to know them through very candid and insightful conversations. There should be a new episode soon! He promises.

4 Huhti 201837min

Patrick Dormer, but always known to me as Mr. Dormer, has been my coach for the past 10 years. He's the man that has served as a mentor for me within the sport and nurtured the passion that I eventually found after my mediocre sprinting days at Xavier High School in New York City. He has some ideas on growing the sport of track and field. I figured before we start the outdoor season, I'd like to introduce the CITIUS MAG community to Mr. Dormer as he'll probably become a recurring guest on the show to share his takes from time to time. He's not crazy. He's very smart and loves the sport. Hear him out.  On this show, we get a little bit of background on who is Mr. Dormer. How did he get into coaching and why he's stayed at my all-boys high school in Manhattan for the past 25 years? What's his coaching philosophy? What did he learn to make himself a better coach? How do you motivate high school athletes to run and get the best out of themselves? He gives us those details. Plus: Let's get drug cheats out of the sport forever, build a minor league system to develop track and field talent, fix some of the broadcast issues and lastly, let's stop shooting ourselves in the foot by scheduling a new relays meet at the same time as the Penn Relays and Drake Relays. Mr. Dormer uses his time to call for a boycott of the The National Relay Championships in Arkansas. --- This episode was brought to you by Maurten. Fuel properly for long distance races! we recommend Maurten. It’s the world’s most carbohydrate-rich sports drink and it’s being used by the top marathoners in the world. Eliud Kipchoge used it during the Breaking2 attempt and the Berlin Marathon. Kenenisa Bekele has been using it since winning the 2016 Berlin Marathon. Mo Farah even used it prior to his gold medal runs at the world championships. It worked for me at the Berlin Marathon and it could work for you. They have two drinks with 40 or 80 grams of carbohydrates and they’re now available in the U.S. Check them out today at Maurten.com CITIUS MAG PODCAST LISTENERS GET 20% OFF THEIR NEXT ORDER: Use promo code CITIUS20 at checkout.

30 Maalis 201854min

Ben True joins The CITIUS MAG Podcast with Chris Chavez to discuss his win at the 2018 United NYC Half. He takes us through how the race played out since I finished 33 minutes behind him and haven't been able to watch a replay yet. With his 62:39 winning time, Ben became the first American male open division winner in the event's history. He finished ahead of Dathan Ritzenhein and Chris Thompson on a chilly and windy morning in New York City. Ben immediately dismisses any marathon plans and talks but shares a quick story about how he's actually covered the marathon distance before and what his thoughts are toward the 26.2 mile distance.  Among the questions discussed: - Feelings about the race now that he's had time to process it. - The decision to race a half marathon - How and why he started working with Ray Treacy (also Molly Huddle's coach) - The Lone Wolf mentality and how he stays motived through solo workouts - What does he consider his best race ever? - Funniest interaction and story with a drug tester Listener questions include:  - What does he do to stay healthy? - Are oats part of his pre-race go-to? What's his favorite post-race meal? - Beer Mile: Hassan Mead vs. Ben True - What's the best place to run in Lebanon? - Favorite form of cross training when it's not skiing season? -  Responding to allegations from his neighbor on why the neighborhood smells of home-brewed coffee - Will he ever make a return to posting his workouts on Strava? We also play two Ben Truths and a Ben Lie (h/t Evan Schwartz of the 1609 Podcast for the idea) ----- The CITIUS MAG Podcast is presented by MAURTEN. Try the world's most carbohydrate rich sports drink. CITIUS MAG PODCAST LISTENERS GET 20% OFF THEIR NEXT ORDER: Use promo code CITIUS20 at checkout.

23 Maalis 20181h 6min

You've probably seen his handle somewhere in your Instagram feed if you follow enough professional runners but who is @NotAfraid2Fail? Meet Jason Suarez. He's one of the co-founders of CITIUS MAG and he takes some of the best photos in the sport. He's also quite the character. Jason and I first met at the 2013 U.S.A. Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa. My high school track coach shot me a text to get to know him and I learned a little bit about his goals and aspirations as a photographer. I was 19 at the time also had my sights set on covering the sport closely and we shared that in common. What I didn't realize at the time was that Jason was working super hard to just get the opportunity. On this show, he shares a quick story about flirting his way to a discount on a hotel room, sleeping in his mother's car and finding his way into the sport. Jason discusses some of the influential people that he's met along the way to now shooting for some major brands and collaborating with companies and athletes on projects. As much as I rib on Jason from time-to-time (and he'll give me crap too – just check out his Twitter feed), he's very genuine and quite the grinder. I'll stop saying nice things about him now. Listen to the episode now. ----- This episode was brought to you by Maurten. Fuel properly for long distance races! we recommend Maurten. It’s the world’s most carbohydrate-rich sports drink and it’s being used by the top marathoners in the world. Eliud Kipchoge used it during the Breaking2 attempt and the Berlin Marathon. Kenenisa Bekele has been using it since winning the 2016 Berlin Marathon. Mo Farah even used it prior to his gold medal runs at the world championships. It worked for me at the Berlin Marathon and it could work for you. They have two drinks with 40 or 80 grams of carbohydrates and they’re now available in the U.S. Check them out today at Maurten.com CITIUS MAG PODCAST LISTENERS GET 20% OFF THEIR NEXT ORDER: Use promo code CITIUS20 at checkout. Click the image below to start shopping. Also remember to rate and review the podcast with five-stars on iTunes! Don't forget to check out the other shows on the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network including the 1609 Podcast, The Price of a Mile and Running Things Considered.

13 Maalis 201845min

On Sunday, we learned that Sir Roger Bannister died peacefully in Oxford at the age of 88. Bannister made history on May 6, 1954 by becoming the first man to break four minutes for the mile. At the time, many deemed it an impossible feat. He went on to have a long medical career in neurology and was knighted in 1975. The British sports icon was also named the 1954 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year – the first one in the magazine’s history. In 2011, senior writer David Epstein profiled Bannister for the “Where Are They Now” issue. After the story ran, Epstein and Bannister stayed in touch. We decided to give Epstein a call on Tuesday to get his thoughts on the passing of a legend and what it was like to befriend someone who inspired many on and off the track. A full transcription of the interview with Epstein can be found on CITIUSMAG.com

7 Maalis 201833min

Over the weekend Lou Serafini became the 514th American to break four minutes for the mile when he ran 3:59.33 at the Boston University Last Chance Meet. He's one of the chillest dudes in track and a name to watch over the next few years on the U.S. distance running scene. He joined the show to discuss what it's like being a blue-collar runner balancing a full-time job at Tracksmith, coaching other athletes and yet still putting in the daily work to chase the dream of breaking four minutes for the mile. Lou has range as he's raced everything at a high level from 1,500 meters to the marathon. He qualified for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials and boasts a 2:17 personal best at the distance. For some time after college, Lou decided that he was done running for a bit. We discuss that break and how he decided to come back by being self-coached. What's that like? Lous' got some nice stories about coach Randy Thomas, his roommate David Melly and some of the athletes that he coaches. ------ This episode was brought to you by Maurten. Fuel properly for long distance races! we recommend Maurten. It’s the world’s most carbohydrate-rich sports drink and it’s being used by the top marathoners in the world. Eliud Kipchoge used it during the Breaking2 attempt and the Berlin Marathon. Kenenisa Bekele has been using it since winning the 2016 Berlin Marathon. Mo Farah even used it prior to his gold medal runs at the world championships. It worked for me at the Berlin Marathon and it could work for you. They have two drinks with 40 or 80 grams of carbohydrates and they’re now available in the U.S. Check them out today at Maurten.com CITIUS MAG PODCAST LISTENERS GET 20% OFF THEIR NEXT ORDER: Use promo code CITIUS20 at checkout. Click the image below to start shopping. Also remember to rate and review the podcast with five-stars on iTunes! Don't forget to check out the other shows on the CITIUS MAG Podcast Network including the 1609 Podcast, The Price of a Mile and Running Things Considered.

2 Maalis 201857min