Harvard's Graham Blanks After Winning The 2023 NCAA Cross Country Championships

In a special episode of the CITIUS MAG Podcast, we turn the keys over to Scott Olberding. Ahead of Chris Derrick's debut marathon this weekend in Chicago, Scott sat down with the debutant to discuss his big race. Chris and Scott discuss Jerry's Secret Training Plan, CD's advice to run your best marathon, and whether he has *really* thought about how far 26.2 miles is to run. You'll also learn who his biggest role model is in the running community and who he has beat in a race that he is most proud of.

5 Okt 201725min

NAZ Elite distance runner and former Texas All-American Craig Lutz joined the show and discussed a wide variety of topics. Craig will be racing this weekend's Cow Harbor 10K but we decided to take it upon ourselves to congratulate him on his victory ahead of time. We discuss what it's like being one of the few people in his training group that's not gearing up for a fall marathon and knowing when the body is ready to move up to the 26.2 mile distance.  Craig will be focusing on the Rock 'N' Roll San Jose Marathon and so he shares his training for the race as well as how he approaches a 13-mile race mentally because it's not easy. Fun topics include the backstory behind LutzGrind, watching the hit Broadway show Hamilton, the Chicago Cubs. LetsRun comments and much more. He's got a very controversial answer about the best BBQ. This week’s episode was brought to you by ROLL Recovery. The company was founded in Boulder, Colorado with one major goal: To design and build revolutionary products to help people recover faster and improve the quality of their life. They have thoughtfully designed products to keep you moving. Be happy. Be healthy. Check them out today. The photos and artwork for this episode were provided by Sarah Cotton, who is working on a documentary on NAZ Elite. Follow @oneeightythreepointfour on Instagram for updates on the film. Here is a synopsis of Lutz’s recovery tips but listen to the episode for his in-depth answers: 1. Sleep. Wind it down in the evening and go to bed at an appropriate hour. What's happening after 10 p.m. on a normal night? Get sleep instead! If it's a sports headline. Figure it out in the morning.  2. Eat regularly with a couple main meals. Keep the metabolism moving. I'm big on smoothies.  3. Know your body and make sure to take care of the little intricacies. Don't be lazy with stretching or knowing when to limber up.  You can catch the latest episode of the podcast on iTunes so subscribe and leave a five-star review.

15 Sep 20171h 9min

Matt Llano, the 61-minute half marathoner and 2:12 marathoner, joins the CITIUS MAG Podcast to follow up his training partner Scott Fauble with his own insight into Frankfurt Marathon prep. Llano was sixth at last year's Olympic Marathon Trials but has racing sparingly since due to a string of injuries. Just eight months ago, Llano was in a full body cast and crutches so he tells us how he managed to come back from scratch. Llano details the severeness of the injuries and learning how to take care of his body while also craving the hardest of workouts. Llano pays tribute to David Torrence, who he was scheduled to see before the indoor 1,000m American record holder passed away unexpectedly at the age of 31. Some fun topics toward the end of the show include quite a bit of Bachelor and Bachelorette talk, Brittney Spears running in HOKAs, gluten free cookies and more. PSA: He's willing to pay for footage of Josh Cox on the Bachelorette. This week’s episode was brought to you by ROLL Recovery. The company was founded in Boulder, Colorado with one major goal: To design and build revolutionary products to help people recover faster and improve the quality of their life. They have thoughtfully designed products to keep you moving. Be happy. Be healthy. Check them out today. The photos and artwork for this episode were provided by Sarah Cotton, who is working on a documentary on NAZ Elite. Follow @oneeightythreepointfour on Instagram for updates on the film. On this week’s episode, I giveaway a R3 foot roller so find out how to do that in the episode and join the prediction contest before Sunday’s 5th Avenue Mile. Here is a synopsis of Matt’s recovery tips but listen to the episode for his in-depth answers: 1. Sleep. You'll be amazed at how much sleep Llano can cram into a day with a very early bedtime and naps throughout the day. 2. Eat healthy and clean but sometimes you can indulge yourself with a couple treats. 3. It's important to prioritize little things if running is important to you. -Don't be afraid to sacrifice some elements of your social life to chase goals. You can catch the latest episode of the podcast on iTunes so subscribe and leave a five-star review.

8 Sep 20171h 15min

Former Portland Pilot and NAZ Elite professional distance runner Scott Fauble joins the CITIUS MAG Podcast to chat as he trains for his marathon debut at this fall's Frankfurt Marathon. We talk everything from transitioning into road racing, envisioning making the Olympics, burritos, a wild story about Woody Kincaid (Bowerman track club runner and host of the Price of A Mile Podcast) and much more. Fauble dissects the wild and carnage-filled Olympic Trials 10K, where he finished fourth overall. At the Olympic Trials, the top three with the standard head to the Olympics and despite note having the standard, Fauble still had mixed feelings about his fourth-place showing. He's since focused on the roads and has fared very well and set several personal bests. He breaks down his strengths as a racer and aiming for the highest-finish possible at events. This week's episode was brought to you by ROLL Recovery. The company was founded in Boulder, Colorado with one major goal: To design and build revolutionary products to help people recover faster and improve the quality of their life. They have thoughtfully designed products to keep you moving. Be happy. Be healthy. Check them out today. The photos and artwork for this episode were provided by Sarah Cotton, who is working on a documentary on NAZ Elite. Follow @oneeightythreepointfour on Instagram for updates on the film. On this week's episode, I giveaway a R3 foot roller so find out how to do that in the episode and join the prediction contest before Sunday's 5th Avenue Mile.

6 Sep 201759min

Northern Arizona Elite head coach Ben Rosario joins the CITIUS Mag Podcast to discuss his team's fall marathon plans, cross country, an upcoming documentary and much more.  Ben's been at the helm of NAZ since the group started in 2014. His athletes have seen success on the track and on the roads, especially in the marathon. Aaron Braun will kick things off at the Chicago Marathon. Scott Fauble, Matt Llano and Scott Smith will race the Frankfurt Marathon. Stephanie Bruce and Kellyn Taylor will take on the NYC Marathon. Ben Bruce will also race a marathon TBD. Ben runs down their hopes and goals for some of these races, provides insight into their training and shares some tips on recovery because that's important. This wee's episode was brought to you by ROLL Recovery. The company was founded in Boulder, Colorado with one major goal: To design and build revolutionary products to help people recover faster and improve the quality of their life. They have thoughtfully designed products to keep you moving. Be happy. Be healthy. Check them out today. Here is a synopsis of Ben's recovery tips but listen to the episode for his in-depth answers: Massage and be sure to listen to your body when it needs a break. Take care of those muscle groups. Sleep. Get as much as you can and you'll feel much better. Eliminate any time that you're wasting before bed to get some extra minutes.  Have a hobby outside of running. It helps to get your mind off things before you get overwhelmed with your running obsession. Bonus: Roll Recovery currently has a bundle deal! Save 15% on R3 and StretchMat (together) with code R3SMbundle Fun questions in the bell lap portion of the podcast include: Craziest workout witnessed in Flagstaff, his MLB coach comparison, most impressive observation from the trail running community and more. On this week's episode, I giveaway a R3 foot roller so find out how to do that in the episode and join the prediction contest.

1 Sep 20171h 11min

CITIUS MAG staff writer Paul Snyder joins the podcast after I slept on his couch for 10 nights on a short little training/fun stint in Flagstaff, Arizona. Paul is one of the site's best writers and is best known for his article on "A Presidential Race: What if every U.S. president raced a 5K fun run?" or "7 “The O.C.” Memes Only Middling College Distance Runners Will Understand" He was once name-dropped by Malcolm Gladwell on Bill Simmons' podcast and he's been quoted in Competitor as the brain child behind the cult-phenomenon that has become the Blue Jeans Mile. Paul is a legend. Paul and I discussed how he arrived in Flagstaff, what his running aspirations are after competing at Columbia for four years, how he's found the writing side of running and much more. Paul was a teammate of Johnny Gregorek and Kyle Merber so there's some fun college stories shared there as well. You can catch the latest episode of the podcast on iTunes so subscribe and leave a five-star review.

23 Aug 201751min

Former Colorado Buffalo and two-time national champion Ammar Moussa recently chatted with the CITIUS MAG Podcast ahead of his blue jeans mile run at the Sir Walter Miler on Aug. 4. Ammar is one of the first contributors to come on-board with the site and he's developed a new kind of relationship with running since his competitive days on the track. He was a standout at Arcadia High School in California before heading to Boulder to run under Mark Wetmore. As a Buffalo, he won two national titles and finished fifth overall at the 2015 NCAA Cross Country National Championships. He's distanced himself from running a bit and now work in Washington D.C. with Rep. John Conyers Jr.  On the show, Ammar discusses his time running and training at Colorado, why anti-doping interests him as a topic to write about on the site and much more.  Colorado has a storied track and field history so Ammar tackles assembling a Mt. Rushmore of former Buffaloes. You can catch the latest episode of the podcast on iTunes so subscribe and leave a five-star review.

15 Aug 201736min

Kara Goucher joins the CITIUS MAG Podcast just days before she will receive her silver medal for finishing second at the 2007 IAAF World Championships in Osaka. Goucher initially finished third behind Tirunesh Dibaba and Elvan Abeylegesse but re-testing of samples showed that Abeylegesse tested positive for performance-enhancing drug. Goucher will be upgraded to silver and Jo Pavey of Great Britain will get bronze. Goucher discusses the process of how she found out about the upcoming medal ceremony in London, whether she's seen any improvements within track and field's anti-doping policies. She also discusses her recent injuries after finishing fourth at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in Los Angeles. Tokyo 2020 is still three years away but hear her thoughts about those games as well. You can catch the latest episode of the podcast on iTunes so subscribe and leave a five-star review.

1 Aug 201729min