Sleep with Rock Stars: Track & Field Bonus Meditation for Citius Mag, Off the Rails with Eric and Aisha

Summary

This off the rails bonus meditation exists because Sloane Spencer is a huge running nerd. She submitted a question to the Off the Rails with Eric and Aisha podcast, part of the Citius Mag network, and much to her surprise, they read it on air.

Here's the link to that episode. Scroll to about 1:28:10.

This bonus episode takes you on a chill trip through the quieter side of track and field, the kind of vibe you don’t always notice when the stadium’s packed and the gun goes off. Picture it: the crowd’s gone, the sun’s dipping low, and the track has that warm glow that makes you want to stay a little longer.

We walk the lanes together, not chasing PRs, just settling into the rhythm, breath syncing with stride, legs moving easy, like the world finally slowed down to match your pace. By the end, it’s just you, the track, and the night sky showing off its stars.

It’s a pause button kind of episode, where movement and stillness meet, and a reminder of why the track feels like home even when the race is over.

Show Notes

Sleep with Rock Stars is the premiere sleep podcast for Gen X music fans.

In this episode of Sleep with Rock Stars

• Imagine walking into a stadium after the crowd has cleared. The lights are low, the track’s still warm, and it feels like the whole place is yours.
• You step into the lane, not to hammer a workout, but just to move. Every stride matches your breath. No stopwatch. No coach yelling splits. Just rhythm.
• The infield grass is swaying, the air slows down with you, and suddenly the track doesn’t feel like pressure, it feels like home.
• By the end, you’re flat on the surface, staring up at a sky full of stars, realizing the day’s done, and you actually get to rest.

But it’s not just about the vibes

• We also dive into Citius Mag, the online hub for track nerds who want more than box scores.
• From podcasts and athlete interviews to sharp takes on pro races and even high school standouts, they’ve built a space where fans can hang out and feel plugged in.
• Founder Chris Chavez and the crew make it feel like you’re part of the team, not just watching from the bleachers.

Why listen

• You’ll get a meditative reset on what track really means beyond the stopwatch.
• You’ll get introduced to a community that keeps the sport fun, smart, and alive.

Takeaways

• Picture an empty stadium where you don’t have to fight for lane one. Just peace, quiet, and that post-practice glow.
• Running here isn’t about splits or PRs. It’s about finding your flow and remembering why you started.
• Citius Mag is basically the group chat for track fans: podcasts, interviews, hot takes, and the stuff you actually want to read.
• Rest is part of training. Yes, lying on the track staring at the stars counts as recovery.
• The oval never goes anywhere. Whether you’re crushing workouts or jogging easy, it’s always waiting.
• Track is more than times and medals, it’s that weird mix of beauty, grit, and joy that keeps us all coming back.

Mentioned in this Episode

• Citius Mag
• Aisha Praut-Lear
• Eric Gregory
• New York Times
• Chris Chavez
• Mac Fleet
• Dana Giordano...