We Made It To Paris! Recapping Our Opening Ceremony Experience + Witnessing The Return Of Céline Dion
Chris Chavez and Mac Fleet have arrived on-site in Paris for the 2024 Olympics. We share a little behind-the-scenes of CITIUS MAG's first few days in France and what to expect from our coverage of the Games. Chris attended the Opening Ceremony and stood in the rain to watch the Parade of Nations as each country made its way down the Seine and toward the Trocadero before the Olympic flame was lit to mark the start of the Games. Judo star Teddy Riner and 400 meter Olympic gold medalist Marie-José Pérec lit the Olympic cauldron Plus, Céline Dion made her return to the stage for the first time since 2020 as she's been dealing with stiff person syndrome and took some time away to focus on her health. She performed Edith Piaf’s “L’Hymne à l’amour.” We recap Day 1 and get ready for track. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Host: Mac Fleet | @macfleet on Instagram 👟 Powered by Asics
27 Jul 202438min
This Week In Track and Field: Keely Hodgkinson Goes 1:54.61 For No. 6 All-Time; Is Noah Lyles The 100m Favorite After A 9.81 PB; USA 4x400m Relay Controversy + Thoughts On ESPN's Top 100 Athletes List
This year’s edition of the world’s biggest one-day athletics event did not disappoint in the slightest. The London Athletics Meet featured a loaded program for the last major professional event before all the action gets underway in Paris 10 days from now, and practically every event exceeded expectations. Plus: Paul Hof-Mahoney gives us a rundown of the biggest performances he witnessed at the Mike Holloway Pro Classic, including Christian Taylor's final jump. Lastly, we get some thoughts off our chest from ESPN's Top 100 Athletes list. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Host: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram Host: Paul Hof-Mahoney | @pauliethrows on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 👟 PUMA – Meet the Deviate NITRO™ Elite 3, PUMA’s lightest raceday shoe ever designed for those who want to stand out. Packed with PUMA’s innovative NITROFOAM™ Elite for superior energy return and a stiffer carbon fibre PWR Plate for maximum speed, this shoe is all about race day performance. Learn more and shop at PUMA.com/Running 🍊 OLIPOP: For the past year, we’ve redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner’s Soda. Order online today and use code CITIUS25 for 25% off your order at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount)
22 Jul 20241h 14min
Georgia Bell On Her Remarkable Comeback From A Five-Year Break From Track To Make The British Olympic Team + Run 3:56 For 1500m
"When I quit after college, I genuinely thought, ‘That's it. I'll never go back to track.’ I just wish I'd heard more stories like mine where you take a huge break, get back into something that you love, and make it to a really high level… It's just nice to know that there's not one route to make it to the Olympics." Georgia Bell and I connected after she just ran 3:56.54 at the Monaco Diamond League to become the second-fastest British woman of all time over 1500m. She had shared that she’s a fan of the show and I’ve been following her story closely this season and it’s remarkable. She quit track seven years ago after finishing up her college eligibility at Cal – but after dabbling in the duathlon, she decided to make a comeback this year. It has been nearly perfect as she has won the British 1500m indoor and outdoor national titles, finished 4th in the World Indoor Championship final, earned a European Championship silver medal and is now headed to the Olympic Games for Team GB. She did much of it in the beginning of the year while balancing a full-time job in cybersecurity. She trains under coach Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows and in the same training group that included Olympic silver medalist Keely Hodgkinson. Georgia explains how her training set-up works since she’s still living in London most of the time and has to do much of her own training solo – while also still incorporating a bunch of biking. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Georgia Bell | @georgiabelltheduathlete on Instagram Time Stamps: 5:11 - What her goals were heading into 2024. 6:08 - Her running background + when her running career began taking off. 8:03 - How her Olympic dream evolved over the past year. 9:51 - Her improvement from the start of 2024 to running a world-lead a few months later. 11:37 - Signs in training that indicated a breakthrough was coming. 13:03 - Why she returned to the 1500m/800m after focusing on endurance cycling. 14:40 - How she returned to racing on the track after five years away from it. 17:33 - Her takeaways from competing in the NCAA system. 19:00 - What she enjoys most about professional running. 20:09 - Details on how she uses cycling to supplement her training. 21:58 - Her training setup + why she mostly trains solo. 24:35 - Details on M11 Track Club. 27:19 - Why still considers herself a “dual athlete.” 30:22 - Breaking down running a sub-four 1500m for the first time at the Paris Diamond League. 34:58 - Going from working full-time to taking a sabbatical to train professionally. 39:57 - Her plans for what’s next between now and the Olympics. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 🍊 OLIPOP – For the past year, we’ve redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner’s Soda. Use code CITIUS25 at DrinkOlipop.com 🐾 PUMA – Meet the Deviate NITRO™ Elite 3, PUMA’s lightest race day shoe ever designed for those who want to stand out. Packed with PUMA’s innovative NITROFOAM™ Elite for superior energy return and a stiffer carbon fiber PWR Plate for maximum speed, this shoe is all about race day performance. Shop and learn more at PUMA.com/Running
17 Jul 202445min
This Week In Track & Field: Jess Hull Is A 1500m Medal Threat After Her 2000m World Record; Jakob Ingebrigtsen Fires A Shot At Josh Kerr With A 3:26; Rai Benjamin Beats Karsten Warholm | MONACO RECAP
Chris Chavez, Anderson Emerole and Paul Hof Mahoney recap the Monaco Diamond League, which is always one of the best meets of the year and the 2024 edition certainly did not disappoint with a women’s 2000m world record and the meet’s annual fast 1500m. – Jess Hull Breaks The 2000m World Record – Jakob Ingebrigtsen Makes A Statement With 3:26.73 Personal Best – Rai Benjamin Takes Down Karsten Warholm, Alison Dos Santos In Olympic Preview – Djamel Sedjati Is The Olympic 800m Favorite – Quincy Hall Moves To No. 1 In The World This Year, No. 9 U.S. All-Time + More Plus: World champion Femke Bol ran 50.95 to break her own European record in the 400m hurdles at the Resisprint La Chaux-de-Fonds meeting in Switzerland. Is the showdown with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone on? Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Host: Anderson Emerole | @atkoeme on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 👟 PUMA – Meet the Deviate NITRO™ Elite 3, PUMA’s lightest raceday shoe ever designed for those who want to stand out. Packed with PUMA’s innovative NITROFOAM™ Elite for superior energy return and a stiffer carbon fibre PWR Plate for maximum speed, this shoe is all about race day performance. Learn more and shop at PUMA.com/Running 🍊 OLIPOP: For the past year, we’ve redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner’s Soda. Order online today and use code CITIUS25 for 25% off your order at https://DrinkOlipop.com (click the link or use our promotional code for the discount)
16 Jul 202456min
The Best of 'Good Morning Track and Field' Part III
The U.S. Olympic Trials might be finished, but the laughs from Good Morning Track and Field sure aren’t. Somehow we broke down 10 days of content into three episodes to bring back the best track and field-inspired humor, hot takes, and live show shenanigans from CITIUS MAG hosts Mitch Dyer, Eric Jenkins, and Karen Lesiewicz as they discussed the most popular and dramatic storylines in TrackTown, USA. Host: Mitch Dyer | @metchosketch on Instagram Host: Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram Host: Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF PART THREE: 0:15 Frequency of running in high school + Eric’s homemade hypoxic training15:23 Pros and cons of debuting a professional contract during the trials17:45 Shoey 10120:20 Jack Tiernan was a shoey merchant30:30 Last call for Eric’s speedsuit31:45 Day 10 breakfast delusions43:21 Final goodbye
14 Jul 202443min
The Best of 'Good Morning Track and Field' Part II
The U.S. Olympic Trials might be finished, but the laughs from Good Morning Track and Field sure aren’t. Somehow we broke down 10 days of content into three episodes to bring back the best track and field-inspired humor, hot takes, and live show shenanigans from CITIUS MAG hosts Mitch Dyer, Eric Jenkins, and Karen Lesiewicz as they discussed the most popular and dramatic storylines in TrackTown, USA. Host: Mitch Dyer | @metchosketch on Instagram Host: Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram Host: Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF PART TWO: 1:24 Perfecting the New Balance pledge6:30 Is it possible to live in Eugene and NOT be a runner?13:00 A deep dive analysis of Noah Lyles’s Yuh-Gi-Oh! cards14:37 Cameo from David to explain Yuh-Gi-Oh!20:25 Snoop Dogg’s 34-second 200m21:59 High school phenoms at the trials23:39 Much-needed debrief of the morning run32:40 More hangry thoughts. Bananas for dinner, again?42:39 Hot takes about split shorts on sprinters50:50 Hot takes about race walking and its lack of popularity in the U.S.54:50 How to make the 10k more entertaining57:15 Analyzing Eric’s race day taping situation _________ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NEW BALANCE: New Balance celebrates runners of all levels and styles. They believe there’s no single ‘right’ way to run - just your way. If you run, no matter the distance, pace or frequency, you’re a runner. New Balance, Run your way. NewBalance.com/Running
13 Jul 20241h 3min
The Best of 'Good Morning Track and Field' Part I
The U.S. Olympic Trials might be finished, but the laughs from Good Morning Track and Field sure aren’t. Somehow we broke down 10 days of content into three episodes to bring back the best track and field-inspired humor, hot takes, and live show shenanigans from CITIUS MAG hosts Mitch Dyer, Eric Jenkins, and Karen Lesiewicz as they discussed the most popular and dramatic storylines in TrackTown, USA. Host: Mitch Dyer | @metchosketch on Instagram Host: Eric Jenkins | @_ericjenkins on Instagram Host: Karen Lesiewicz | @kare_les on Instagram HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF PART ONE: 0:00 Introductions + the very first New Balance pledge2:37 Centro’s ex + a Prince Puckler’s inspired ice cream debate7:58 Eggs + Airbnbs in TrackTown, USA10:01 What would GMTF be without breakfast discussions?12:24 The ideation of speedsuit Jenkins16:30 Fred Kerley’s dump truck17:22 Doomscrolling20:40 Club music in Eugene? + squirrel thoughts25:50 Tunnel speed + business trips27:45 Chat outrage and redoing the New Balance pledge30:10 Breaking news! SKIMS campaign31:43 Eric’s disrespect to the New Balance flag + debriefing the group run34:14 Hot takes on the U.S. Olympic team selection process46:13 Bracelets + content > food49:45 A love letter to Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone55:50 Molly Seidel had to flash the Olympic rings in order to get access to Hayward
12 Jul 202457min
Val Constien Recaps And Reflects On Winning The U.S. Olympic Trials Steeplechase, Third-Fastest American Woman All-Time (9:03.22)
“For me, the most important thing is practicing winning and practicing trying to win. Because at the end of the day, PRs are awesome and running super fast is great, but people aren’t going to say, ‘Oh, well, 9:03 is the third fastest time.’ They’re going to say ‘Val won,’ right? And so for me, I just want to try to win. That’s all I care about. I don’t even care if we run slow because I just want to win.” Valerie Constien was on the show about two months ago so if you haven’t heard that episode, I think it sets thighs up perfectly for more context on her comeback from a torn ACL last year. I enjoyed hearing from the listeners that they felt more invested in Val’s comeback and were overjoyed to see her running well at the Prefontaine Classic and at the Trials knowing more about her. At the Trials, Val put together one of the best races of the entire 10 days. She won the women’s steeplechase in 9:03 – which moved her to No. 3 on the all-time list behind Courtney Frerichs and Emma Coburn. The whole race was epic and I’d encourage people to watch it on YouTube. Val qualified for her second U.S. Olympic team. She will be joined in Paris by Courtney Wayment and Marisa Howard. In this episode, we unpack that U.S. Olympic Trials final and then look ahead toward Paris, where Val is thinking that she has a shot at a medal. Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram Guest: Val Constien | @valerieconstien on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 🍊 OLIPOP – For the past year, we’ve redefined Olipop as more than just a healthy drink known for its gut microbiome with a low sugar content and a much better alternative to regular soda. You know there are more than 16 flavors, including classic root beer, cherry cola, and lemon-lime. You know it as The Runner’s Soda. Use code CITIUS25 at DrinkOlipop.com 🐾 PUMA – Meet the Deviate NITRO™ Elite 3, PUMA’s lightest raceday shoe ever designed for those who want to stand out. Packed with PUMA’s innovative NITROFOAM™ Elite for superior energy return and a stiffer carbon fibre PWR Plate for maximum speed, this shoe is all about race day performance. Shop and learn more at PUMA.com/Running
11 Jul 202433min
