Chicago Marathon Pre-Race With Keira D’Amato, Emma Bates and Sara Hall | American Record Attempt?

“Women with kids keep getting better. You become strong. It’s the opposite of what some people might think. Because sometimes people would be like, ‘if you go on maternity leave, you might be done.’ It’s becoming the opposite. If you look at Keira (D’Amato) or Aliphine (Tuliamuk), you can bounce back and do better than what you used to. Even in my 20s, I wasn’t feeling the way I feel right now, especially in the road racing.” My guest for this episode is Betsy Saina who has re-emerged as a star in 2023 after giving birth to her son, running 2:21 at the Tokyo Marathon and just won the USATF 25K Championships this past weekend in Grand Rapids, Michigan. That marathon performance in Tokyo was It was her first marathon since giving birth to her son and her first marathon since becoming an American citizen. She's certainly someone in the conversation for one of the three spots on the line at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials that will determine the team for the Summer Games in Paris. In our conversation, we'll touch on her road map to try and qualify for her second Games, her postpartum running experience including the challenges and triumphs in training. Betsy is an inspiration for new mothers striving to reclaim their running prowess. Host: Chris Chavez | @Chris_J_Chavez on Instagram Guest: Betsy Saina | @sainabetsy on Instagram SUPPORT THE SPONSORS OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda with only 2-5g of sugar that is actually good for your gut health. – and it's delicious. Use code CITIUS25 for 25% off non-subscription orders. Learn more at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount) On Track Nights: Track Fest The first On Track Nights event of the year features the best of Los Angeles' music scene and some of the world's best athletes too – starting things with a bang on and off the track. Be there at Mt. SAC on May 6, 2023. More info here: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/explore/events/on-track-nights-los-angeles GARMIN: Introducing the Forerunner 965 from Garmin, the ultimate GPS running and triathlon smartwatch. With a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel, this premium watch is designed for athletes who demand the very best. Learn more here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ UCAN: UCAN is offering the Citius Mag community an exclusive chance to try 6 Edge samples for free – all you need to pay is the cost of shipping. Just head over to ucan.co/citius to claim this exclusive offer. And if you're already a fan of UCAN or want to try some of their other products, use code CITIUS at ucan.co to save 20% on the full variety of product HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. 💵 Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG or Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG 🎥 Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

18 Mai 20231h 1min

A lot has happened in the track and field world – mostly off the track. Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Mac Fleet round up some of the biggest news and storylines including: – The Kip Keino Classic recap ft. big wins by Sha'Carri Richardson, Ferdinand Omanyala, Mary Moraa and new rising middle-distance stars – Where would you put a new Diamond League meet? – How is Kyle feeling about his prediction that Britton Wilson would one day beat Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone? – Why it's fair for World Athletics to mention Allyson Felix in the same breath as Britton Wilson – Arkansas' Jaydon Hibbert is the triple jump's newest star after breaking the NCAA, U20 record – Who is at fault for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Athing Mu scratching from the LA Grand Prix – Road 10K world record holder Rhonex Kipruto has been provisionally suspended for inconsistencies found in his biological passport Host: Chris Chavez | @Chris_J_Chavez on Instagram Host: Mac Fleet | @macfleet on Instagram Host: Kyle Merber | @kylemerber on Instagram SUPPORT THE SPONSORS OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda with only 2-5g of sugar that is actually good for your gut health. – and it's delicious. Use code CITIUS25 for 25% off non-subscription orders. Learn more at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount) On Track Nights: Track Fest The first On Track Nights event of the year features the best of Los Angeles' music scene and some of the world's best athletes too – starting things with a bang on and off the track. Be there at Mt. SAC on May 6, 2023. More info here: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/explore/events/on-track-nights-los-angeles GARMIN: Introducing the Forerunner 965 from Garmin, the ultimate GPS running and triathlon smartwatch. With a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel, this premium watch is designed for athletes who demand the very best. Learn more here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ UCAN: UCAN is offering the Citius Mag community an exclusive chance to try 6 Edge samples for free – all you need to pay is the cost of shipping. Just head over to ucan.co/citius to claim this exclusive offer. And if you're already a fan of UCAN or want to try some of their other products, use code CITIUS at ucan.co to save 20% on the full variety of product HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. 💵 Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG or Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG 🎥 Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

17 Mai 202353min

Chris Chavez and Katelyn Hutchison recap their experiences and the standout performances at On Track Nights' Los Angeles stop – Sound Running's Track Fest – and the Atlanta City Games. We dive into what made the meets stand out to us, what other meets could learn from them and how they all fit into the rest of the season. We touch on Sha'Carri Richardson winning the women's 100m at the Doha Diamond League in a world-leading 10.76. She beat Jamaica's Shericka Jackson and Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith. Florence Diamond League organizers announced 100m world champion Fred Kerley and 100m Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs will go head-to-head in the 100m on June 2. World championship bronze medalist Trayvon Bromell is also in the field. (A day later, Rabat Diamond League organizers also announced all three as part of their meet on May 28. The Rabat field also includes Andre De Grasse, Ferdinand Omanyala, Letsile Tebogo, Akani Simbine and Yohan Blake.) Host: Chris Chavez | @Chris_J_Chavez on Instagram Guest: Katelyn Hutchison | @_kxnaomi on Instagram SUPPORT THE SPONSORS OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda with only 2-5g of sugar that is actually good for your gut health. – and it's delicious. Use code CITIUS25 for 25% off non-subscription orders. Learn more at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount) On Track Nights: Track Fest The first On Track Nights event of the year features the best of Los Angeles' music scene and some of the world's best athletes too – starting things with a bang on and off the track. Be there at Mt. SAC on May 6, 2023. More info here: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/explore/events/on-track-nights-los-angeles GARMIN: Introducing the Forerunner 965 from Garmin, the ultimate GPS running and triathlon smartwatch. With a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel, this premium watch is designed for athletes who demand the very best. Learn more here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ UCAN: UCAN is offering the Citius Mag community an exclusive chance to try 6 Edge samples for free – all you need to pay is the cost of shipping. Just head over to ucan.co/citius to claim this exclusive offer. And if you're already a fan of UCAN or want to try some of their other products, use code CITIUS at ucan.co to save 20% on the full variety of product HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. 💵 Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG or Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG 🎥 Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

10 Mai 202356min

"My advice to the younger women is: If you're passionate about this, pursue it. That's what it is. That's how it's going to change for the next generation of women to get to where I'm at now. I'm hoping that some of these younger female coaches are inspired by what we're doing at BYU and they're seeing here that she’s a mom; she's a coach; she's at a D-1, she's successful and she’s ‘kind of’ has it together, right? And hopefully, that inspires them. If she can do it, then I can do it.” My guest for this episode is Diljeet Taylor, the head women's cross-country and distance coach at BYU. In her eight years there, Taylor has transformed the BYU women's distance running program into a national powerhouse, coaching the cross-country team to top-10 finishes at Nationals every year. They’ve been on the podium three of the last four years – including winning it all at the 2020 NCAA Cross Country Championships.  She has guided more than two dozen BYU runners to All-American honors, and several individual titles. Standout performances have become the norm. Taylor's dedication to her runners' whole lives, not just their running, is a refreshing approach to the pressure of purely results-driven programs that we see across the country.  In our conversation, we'll be discussing her approach to coaching and how she balances the various demands on her time, including being a mom and a wife. We’ll touch on her own journey to becoming a Division I coach, the challenges she's faced and the impact she's had on her athletes and what she hopes to leave behind for the sport. Host: Chris Chavez | @Chris_J_Chavez on Instagram Guest: Diljeet Dosandj Taylor | @diljeetdosanjhtaylor on Instagram SUPPORT THE SPONSORS OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda with only 2-5g of sugar that is actually good for your gut health. – and it's delicious. Use code CITIUS25 for 25% off non-subscription orders. Learn more at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount) On Track Nights: Track Fest The first On Track Nights event of the year features the best of Los Angeles' music scene and some of the world's best athletes too – starting things with a bang on and off the track. Be there at Mt. SAC on May 6, 2023. More info here: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/explore/events/on-track-nights-los-angeles GARMIN: Introducing the Forerunner 965 from Garmin, the ultimate GPS running and triathlon smartwatch. With a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel, this premium watch is designed for athletes who demand the very best. Learn more here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ UCAN: UCAN is offering the Citius Mag community an exclusive chance to try 6 Edge samples for free – all you need to pay is the cost of shipping. Just head over to ucan.co/citius to claim this exclusive offer. And if you're already a fan of UCAN or want to try some of their other products, use code CITIUS at ucan.co to save 20% on the full variety of product HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. 💵 Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG or Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG 🎥 Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

9 Mai 202348min

“Especially this year, what I want to do is be better than last year. I feel like my mentality in the fall and winter was to run better than I did last year. Even though maybe I didn’t have the position results I wanted, I PR’ed in every single event. I’ve accomplished those goals and now for the outdoor season, I just want to win races and be one of the best in the world.” Mario Garcia Romo is a professional middle-distance runner representing Spain and the On Athletics Club. Last year was a massive season for him. He won the NCAA indoor mile title with Ole Miss and then has a disappointing showing at the NCAA Outdoor Championships but many people forgot about it when he ended up winning the Spanish 1500m title and then finished fourth at the World Championships in the 1500m in 3:30.20. It was a big personal best and he moved from seventh to fourth in the final 100 meters. He missed that bronze medal by just three-hundredths of a second. He went on to earn a bronze medal at the European Championships before fully joining the OAC in Boulder in the fall. This past indoor season, he broke the Spanish indoor mile record in 3:51.79 at the Millrose Games. In this conversation, you’ll hear about his goals for the upcoming outdoor season to try and improve upon last year, being a student of the sport watching Matt Centrowitz videos to become a master tactician, his roots in Spain and much more. Host: Chris Chavez | @Chris_J_Chavez on Instagram Guest: Mario Garcia Romo | @MarioGarciaRomo on Instagram SUPPORT THE SPONSORS OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda with only 2-5g of sugar that is actually good for your gut health. – and it's delicious. Use code CITIUS25 for 25% off non-subscription orders. Learn more at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount) On Track Nights: Track Fest The first On Track Nights event of the year features the best of Los Angeles' music scene and some of the world's best athletes too – starting things with a bang on and off the track. Be there at Mt. SAC on May 6, 2023. More info here: https://www.on-running.com/en-us/explore/events/on-track-nights-los-angeles GARMIN: Introducing the Forerunner 965 from Garmin, the ultimate GPS running and triathlon smartwatch. With a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel, this premium watch is designed for athletes who demand the very best. Learn more here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ SAYSKY: Are you a runner looking for high-performance and quality apparel that also embodies a relaxed and fun attitude? Look no further than SAYSKY. Established in Copenhagen in 2013, SAYSKY is on a mission to bring a fresh perspective to the running apparel industry. Use code CITIUS15 at checkout for 15% off all your orders. Applies worldwide at https://saysky.us/ VELOUS FOOTWEAR:  VELOUS is an active recovery footwear brand designed to help you restore, revive & Reenergize before and after you train. Two years in development, this team has created the world's most comfortable, supportive and lightweight active recovery shoe in the world. Get 20% off using code CitiusMag20. HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. 💵 Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG or Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG 🎥 Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

28 Apr 202354min

"I've thought about this before, 'Am I the only pro-related person that they're following? A lot of times yeah. That's why I've recently tried to diversify who I'm posting about so I can have people liking more people other than just Leo and Lex Young. They're great but they're not the only people out there. I want to expose my followers to a lot of different sides of the sport." I’m excited for you to listen to this chat. It’s with the one and only NoContextXCTrack. Some of you might be like “Who?” “What?” “Huh” I jokingly shot over a DM inviting them onto the podcast and they agreed to do it I granted them anonymity and put a filter over their voice so this is a fun one. @NoContextXCTrack is an Instagram account that has blown up within the past year. They share funny photos and videos with no caption and little to no context. There are videos of Jakob Ingebrigtsen, the COFFEE CLUB guys, race fails and so much more. It’s mostly content that has been submitted by followers or things they find. It’s a fascinating account. Many of you follow them but if not, I encourage you to do so. You’ll learn all about the account, its origins, the responsibility they feel with so many followers to spread the love of track and field and much more. You’ll get some hints as to who the person is but not enough context. Host: Chris Chavez | @Chris_J_Chavez on Instagram Guest: NoContextXCTrack | @nocontextxctrack on Instagram SUPPORT THE SPONSORS OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda with only 2-5g of sugar that is actually good for your gut health. – and it's delicious. Use code CITIUS25 for 25% off non-subscription orders. Learn more at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount) GARMIN: Introducing the Forerunner 965 from Garmin, the ultimate GPS running and triathlon smartwatch. With a bright AMOLED touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel, this premium watch is designed for athletes who demand the very best. Learn more here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ SAYSKY: Are you a runner looking for high-performance and quality apparel that also embodies a relaxed and fun attitude? Look no further than SAYSKY. Established in Copenhagen in 2013, SAYSKY is on a mission to bring a fresh perspective to the running apparel industry. Use code CITIUS15 at checkout for 15% off all your orders. Applies worldwide at https://saysky.us/ HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. 💵 Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG or Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG 🎥 Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

21 Apr 202343min

"I just love marathons so much...I know that I'm gonna reach new heights every single time I do it. (With) the consistency I've had in each race and the progress that I've had, I just feel a lot of momentum, especially going into the trials. It doesn't matter what I do here (in Boston) physically on paper. Mentally, this was a big day for me just because I know that I can run with some of the best in the world – not just in the U.S. I think I'm definitely someone to contend with now and somebody to not be messed with now." What you’re about to listen to is an episode of Dana Giordano’s “More Than Running” Podcast on The CITIUS MAG Podcast Network. She was able to rush over from our Boston Marathon watchalong and then kick it with Emma Bates just hours after she finished fifth at the 2023 Boston Marathon and clocked a personal best of 2:22:10. That was just a mere 8 seconds shy of Shalane Flanagan's American course record.  I was blown away by Emma's confident pre-race statement that she was in the shape of her life. She said she views herself as a 2:18 or 2:19 woman right now. In the race, she backed it up and was not just mere talk. She proved it on the course by hanging with some of the best marathoners in the world into the final few miles.  Emma's joyous demeanor during the race was infectious. She was waving to her friends and family members on the course. In this fantastic conversation with Dana, she discusses all of that, how she broke down the race and the significant step forward that now has her thinking of taking a shot at the American record this fall. Enjoy this episode of More Than Running, which I had to cross-promote on our feed. If you enjoy interviews like this, be sure to subscribe to More Than Running wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to MORE THAN RUNNING WITH DANA here >> https://apple.co/3vAzSR1 SUPPORT THE SPONSORS OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda with only 2-5g of sugar that is actually good for your gut health. – and it's delicious. Use code CITIUS25 for 25% off non-subscription orders. Learn more at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount) BROOKS RUNNING: The Brooks Hyperion House is coming back to Boston! Join us mere steps from the marathon finish line at 137 Newbury Street on April 14th - 18th for a five-day pop-up experience featuring group runs, free swag, and a chance to shop the all-new Brooks x Des Run Boston Collection. GARMIN: Introducing the Forerunner 965 from Garmin, the ultimate GPS running and triathlon smartwatch. With a bright uhmold touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel, this premium watch is designed for athletes who demand the very best. Learn more here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ SAYSKY: Are you a runner looking for high-performance and quality apparel that also embodies a relaxed and fun attitude? Look no further than SAYSKY. Established in Copenhagen in 2013, SAYSKY is on a mission to bring a fresh perspective to the running apparel industry. Use code CITIUS15 at checkout for 15% off all your orders. Applies worldwide at https://saysky.us/ HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. 💵 Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG or Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG 🎥 Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

18 Apr 202326min

Folks, I’m still on a high from that epic Boston Marathon. It did not disappoint. We had a Kenyan sweep with Evans Chebet and Helen Obiri emerging as the champions of the day, stunning their competitors and fans alike with their impressive performances. It was an unforgettable day. Thanks to the 30,000+ people who tuned in and watched along with us on the CITIUS MAG Boston Watch Party. You can read my full breakdown and analysis here: https://citiusmag.substack.com/p/boston-marathon-2023-results-full-report SUPPORT THE SPONSORS OLIPOP is a prebiotic soda with only 2-5g of sugar that is actually good for your gut health. – and it's delicious. Use code CITIUS25 for 25% off non-subscription orders. Learn more at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount) BROOKS RUNNING: The Brooks Hyperion House is coming back to Boston! Join us mere steps from the marathon finish line at 137 Newbury Street on April 14th - 18th for a five-day pop-up experience featuring group runs, free swag, and a chance to shop the all-new Brooks x Des Run Boston Collection. GARMIN: Introducing the Forerunner 965 from Garmin, the ultimate GPS running and triathlon smartwatch. With a bright uhmold touchscreen display and lightweight titanium bezel, this premium watch is designed for athletes who demand the very best. Learn more here: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/https://www.garmin.com/en-US/ SAYSKY: Are you a runner looking for high-performance and quality apparel that also embodies a relaxed and fun attitude? Look no further than SAYSKY. Established in Copenhagen in 2013, SAYSKY is on a mission to bring a fresh perspective to the running apparel industry. Use code CITIUS15 at checkout for 15% off all your orders. Applies worldwide at https://saysky.us/ HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. 💵 Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG or Hit us on Venmo @CITIUSMAG 🎥 Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

18 Apr 202342min