The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show

For this super nerdy episode of The CITIUS MAG Podcast, David Melly and Chris Chavez break down the sprints, distance races, field events and multis. You’ll be an expert on all things World Championships after this with a detailed analysis of all 45 track and field events taking place at Hayward Field over 10 days starting Friday, July 15 + the men’s and women’s marathon winding through the towns around Eugene. You can read our previews here: SPRINTS | DISTANCE | FIELD EVENTS Make sure you’re subscribed to the newsletter to get daily updates during Worlds in your inbox and pass our name along to any fellow track and field fans who might be tuning in. And be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for interviews and insights from the mixed zone. FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR SPECIAL COVERAGE: CITIUS MAG LIVE AT WORLDS: Think of the TODAY Show but for track and field die-hard fans. Every day of the World Championships, we will invite athletes, coaches and fellow media members to kick back for fun interviews with Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and ESPN SportsCenter host John Anderson. The show will air on the CITIUS MAG YouTube Channel between the morning and evening sessions of the competition (most days from 5:30 pm to 7 pm ET). CHAMPS CHATS ON THE CITIUS MAG PODCAST DAILY: The CITIUS MAG team of Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Dana Giordano, Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison unpack all of the day’s biggest surprises and offer up their insights and analysis from being at Hayward Field and interviewing athletes each day. DAILY MORNING RUNS: If you’re in Eugene, catch some miles with The CITIUS MAG team in partnership with Garmin and Tracksmith Running. We’ll have giveaways, coffee and treats for people in town. On most days, we will meet in front of the CITIUS MAG House at 1981 Moss Street and go for some easy miles along Pre’s Trail, the Amazon Trail. We’ll also have a special day at Dorris Ranch. We’ll plan to start these runs at 8:30 a.m. each day. Details on some of our plans with Tracksmith can be found here.

13 Juli 20221h 49min

“I do enjoy watching other 1500m runners who have done other special things over the years and trying to learn from that – not necessarily copy it but learn to emulate the patience. That’s sometimes challenging. It’s a lot of instinct. I had race instinct before but I didn’t have fitness. How I raced at USAs is not that abnormal in how I went about the race but now I have the fitness to finish it.” The guest for this episode is U.S. Olympian and New Balance 1500m specialist Cory McGee. She and I go way back to when I first started covering the sport and I’m stunned it’s taken me this long to get her on. I was with her when she made the U.S. team for the 2013 World Championships but needed to hit the qualifying time. I watched it happen in Europe that summer and it’s been so cool to see her not just stick with the sport through some rough patches but figure out how to breakthrough and make teams again. She qualified for last year’s Tokyo Olympics and fulfilled a lifelong dream. This year, she backed it up by making the 1500m team for the World Championships. She’s got a personal best of 4:00 for the 1500 meters and 1:59 for 800 meters. You’ll hear how her mindset has changed to cement the fact that she belongs in the Team USA kit and is ready to contend against the world’s best. Plus, we also chat about this thought I’ve had after USAs on how Emma Coburn’s experience, mentorship and skill set helps the women around her on Team Boss. SUPPORT THE SPONSORS GARMIN: Music. Training. Data. The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music is my favorite running partner. You do the running. This GPS running smartwatch does the thinking. It even gets to know you and your body better, mile after mile and song after song. Get one for yourself here >> https://bit.ly/3Pcu0qo Article One Eyewear: Article One is an independent eyewear company based in Flint, Mich. with designers with deep roots in running. All their frames are handcrafted in a small village in Northern Italy. Designed with your entire day in mind, Article One takes you from a long run in the morning to drinks on the patio to wind down. Their timeless silhouettes, paired with technical components — like adjustable silicone nose pads, polarized lenses, and spring hinges — create running sunglasses that are standalone. CITIUS MAG listeners get 20% off using CITIUS at checkout at https://articleoneeyewear.com/ HYDROW: Hydrow is a state-of-the-art rowing experience. Hydrow works 86% of major muscle groups, compared with only 44% from cycling. That’s twice the benefit in half the time! It’s a perfect low-impact workout to add to your training cycle for both endurance and resistance training. Use code CITIUS100 for $100 off of the rower (stackable with any current offerings) >> https://hydrow.com/ @HaywardMagic is the Instagram home for the true track & field diehards, dreamers and fans. They are sharing the magic of the sport and elevating the athletes that push it forward. Follow them on Instagram @HaywardMagic.

7 Juli 20221h 14min

"It's time. I've made teams – a lot of teams. I've been making teams since my sophomore year of college...Now, it's time to get medals. Now, it's time to go into competitions and leave with hardware. That's where my mindset is now. I know I'm capable of doing it." Quanesha Burks is the 2022 indoor and outdoor U.S. women’s long jump champion and a 2021 Olympian. At the U.S. Championships, she jumped a personal best of 7.06 meters (That’s 23 feet, 2 inches). Heading into the World Championships in a week, she is ranked No. 7 in the world and the top American in the event. She is one of the most positive people I’ve had the chance to meet within the past year. As you’ll hear in this episode, she’s always had to work hard to make a name for herself and care for those she loved. Last summer, I wrote a story for Sports Illustrated on her since she put out a tweet about how she started at Mcdonald's and now made it to The Olympics. Through it all, she’s continued to showcase her personality and humor with now more than 65,000 followers on Instagram and 46,000 followers on TikTok. Read the Sports Illustrated story here: https://www.si.com/olympics/2021/07/09/quanesha-burks-long-jumper-mcdonalds-olympics SUPPORT THE SPONSORS GARMIN: Music. Training. Data. The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music is my favorite running partner. You do the running. This GPS running smartwatch does the thinking. It even gets to know you and your body better, mile after mile and song after song. Get one for yourself here >> https://bit.ly/3Pcu0qo Article One Eyewear: Article One is an independent eyewear company based in Flint, Mich. with designers with deep roots in running. All their frames are handcrafted in a small village in Northern Italy. Designed with your entire day in mind, Article One takes you from a long run in the morning to drinks on the patio to wind down. Their timeless silhouettes, paired with technical components — like adjustable silicone nose pads, polarized lenses, and spring hinges — create running sunglasses that are standalone. CITIUS MAG listeners get 20% off using CITIUS at checkout at https://articleoneeyewear.com/ HYDROW: Hydrow is a state-of-the-art rowing experience. Hydrow works 86% of major muscle groups, compared with only 44% from cycling. That’s twice the benefit in half the time! It’s a perfect low-impact workout to add to your training cycle for both endurance and resistance training. Use code CITIUS100 for $100 off of the rower (stackable with any current offerings) >> https://hydrow.com/ @HaywardMagic is the Instagram home for the true track & field diehards, dreamers and fans. They are sharing the magic of the sport and elevating the athletes that push it forward. Follow them on Instagram @HaywardMagic. SUPPORT THE PODCAST 🎙️ Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. 🎥 Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

5 Juli 20221h 9min

Happy Friday! This is the 11th edition of Track Snacks – a mini-series taking you into the weekend where Chris Chavez and a CITIUS MAG staffer or friend share the story of an athlete who they're excited about right now that you can expect to see compete at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 (July 15–24, 2022). For this episode, we're joined by Katelyn Hutchison to discuss the dominance of Karsten Warholm. He is the two-time World 400m hurdles champion and Olympic champion from Norway. 2021 was the best season of his career as he twice broke the world record of 46.78 held by USA's Kevin Young since 1992. Warholm ran 46.70 to break it on July 1 and then ran one of the best races in history with a 45.94 in the final at the Tokyo Games. We discuss his road to greatness and how it all started with the multi-events at a young age in Norway. Track Snacks is presented by Hayward Magic. Everyone knows how much all of us in the CITIUS MAG family love track & field, and how much we enjoy sharing that love with you all. Well, we’ve got a few big love-sharing ideas in the works and it all takes place in Eugene, Oregon this summer. Hayward Field will be the home to the Prefontaine Classic, the USATF Outdoor Championships and the World Athletics Championships. We'll be there and you should be too. Visit https://citiusmag.com/summerofhayward/ for all the information on dates and tickets. Track Snacks is sponsored by @HaywardMagic, the Instagram home for the true track & field diehards, dreamers and fans. Sharing the magic of the sport and elevating the athletes that push it forward. Follow them on Instagram @HaywardMagic. Intro music: "Believe In Yourself" by Norm Cotone

1 Juli 202230min

Grant Holloway is the reigning world champion, Olympic silver medalist and second-fastest man in history for the 110m hurdles. He is a professional hurdler for adidas running and we recorded this from the adidas hospitality suite in Eugene, Oregon last weekend at the USATF Outdoor Championships. He’s one of the most fun personalities in the sport and I’m sure you’ll have some laughs in this episode because it’s hosted by Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison. They host the Out of The Blocks podcast within the CITIUS MAG Podcast network. They were two breakout stars this weekend in the mixed zone. They are both part of the Magic Boost Program aimed at improving the diversity within the people covering the sport and it was so amazing to see athletes open up to them and express themselves in different ways from some of the more traditional media. They bring out some of the best in athletes in ways others can’t. You can watch the full episode on the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel but also catch the conversation in podcast form on Spotify and Apple Podcasts by searching 'Out of The Blocks with Jasmine Todd and Katelyn Hutchison'. WATCH THE INTERVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/Ie-fXe5Sh_o SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW 'OUT OF THE BLOCKS' https://apple.co/3yj1UmD | https://spoti.fi/3u4kigL SUPPORT THE SPONSORS GARMIN: Music. Training. Data. The Garmin Forerunner 245 Music is my favorite running partner. You do the running. This GPS running smartwatch does the thinking. It even gets to know you and your body better, mile after mile and song after song. Get one for yourself here >> https://bit.ly/3Pcu0qo ADIDAS: The Adizero Adios Pro 3 is here! Adidas' latest edition of their super shoe was built for runners looking to take their performance to the next level and run after new records. Worn by Olympic champion + New York City Marathon and Boston Marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir, it's got a proven track record. The Adios Pro 3 features the new EnergyRod 2.0 system, Lightstrike Pro foam, a brand new upper and continental rubber outsole – all while being made of recyclable materials. Mark your calendars. The shoe will be available for sale on Adidas.com on June 23. HYDROW: Hydrow is a state-of-the-art rowing experience. Hydrow works 86% of major muscle groups, compared with only 44% from cycling. That’s twice the benefit in half the time! It’s a perfect low-impact workout to add to your training cycle for both endurance and resistance training. Use code CITIUS100 for $100 off of the rower (stackable with any current offerings) >> https://hydrow.com/

29 Juni 202238min

The CITIUS MAG team is back with its daily podcast covering the 2022 USA Track and Field Championships live from Eugene, Oregon. In this episode, Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Dana Giordano, Katelyn Hutchison and Jasmine Todd unpack all of the biggest surprises from the first day of action including: Women's 5000m: How much does making this team mean for Emily Infeld? Men's 5000m: Do Grant Fisher and Woody Kincaid have medal potential? Men's Triple Jump: Did Donald Scott call his shot? What's happening with USATF and the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista Women's 3000m Steeplechase: Why did Kyle make Emma Coburn cry? Women's Shot Put: How many records did Chase Ealey break? Men's 800m: Who is Jonah Koech? Women's 800m: Can the United States sweep the medals at the World Championships? Men's 400m: With Rai Benjamin back in form, who is the World Championship favorite? Men's 110m hurdles: Why did Devon Allen race in Europe so close to USAs? Women's 200m: How fast will Abby Steiner go at Worlds? Men's 200m: Noah Lyles did what?! Presented by Adidas Running: In 2021, adidas’ Adizero Adios Pro family of shoes received the most wins during World Major Marathon events. 60% to be exact. And the all new Adizero Adios Pro 3 seeks to continue that legacy. The new “super” shoe is adidas’ ultimate long-distance road racing product, for runners looking to take their performance to the next level and run after new personal bests. Learn more about this innovative new racing shoe on adidas.com. The shoe dropped on June 23. Get your pair today. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Interested in sponsoring the show? Reach out to Chris at chris@citiusmag.com for advertising, sponsorship and partnership offerings. Support us on Patreon by backing us with a monthly contribution! Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Pick up merch from the CITIUS MAG store to show your support for the podcast and website. Follow CITIUS MAG: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

27 Juni 20221h 53min

The CITIUS MAG team is back with its daily podcast covering the 2022 USA Track and Field Championships live from Eugene, Oregon. In this episode, Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Dana Giordano, Katelyn Hutchison and Jasmine Todd unpack all of the biggest surprises from the first day of action including: Women’s Javelin: How did Kara Winger get so clutch? Men’s Pole Vault: Who is going to make this team? Men’s Hammer Throw: Was this the biggest upset of the day? Women’s Triple Jump: Can Keturah even miss? Women’s 1500m: What does a 59-second last lap get you? Men’s 1500m: Hold up, who made the team? Men’s Steeplechase: Is everyone as happy for Evan Jager as we are? Women’s 400m: Why did Talitha Diggs get all the good genes? Men’s 400m: What can Michael Norman do at the World Champs? Women’s 100m Hurdles: Can this US team sweep? Women’s 400m Hurdles: SYDNEY BROKE THE WORLD RECORD!!! Presented by Adidas Running: In 2021, adidas’ Adizero Adios Pro family of shoes received the most wins during World Major Marathon events. 60% to be exact. And the all new Adizero Adios Pro 3 seeks to continue that legacy. The new “super” shoe is adidas’ ultimate long-distance road racing product, for runners looking to take their performance to the next level and run after new personal bests. Learn more about this innovative new racing shoe on adidas.com. The shoe dropped on June 23. Get your pair today. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Interested in sponsoring the show? Reach out to Chris at chris@citiusmag.com for advertising, sponsorship and partnership offerings. Support us on Patreon by backing us with a monthly contribution! Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Pick up merch from the CITIUS MAG store to show your support for the podcast and website. Follow CITIUS MAG: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

26 Juni 20221h 16min

The CITIUS MAG team is back with its daily podcast covering the 2022 USA Track and Field Championships live from Eugene, Oregon. In this episode, Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber, Dana Giordano, Katelyn Hutchison and Jasmine Todd unpack all of the biggest surprises from the first day of action including: Men’s 800m: Is Brandon Miller going for the standard in the final? Women’s 800m: Can anyone break up the big three? Women’s 400m: Did Allyson listen to the last podcast? Men’s 400m: Has Michael Norman been in the gym? Men’s Long Jump: Who ACTUALLY made this team? Women’s Pole Vault: Is Sandi Morris ready to get this gold at Worlds? Women’s High Jump: Is Las Vegas the place to be to jump high? Men’s Shot Put: How good of a coach is Ryan Crouser? Women’s Discus: Did Val Allman pack the right shoes? Women’s 100m: Who saw Melissa Jefferson coming? Men’s 100m: How big are Fred Kerley’s balls? Presented by Adidas Running: In 2021, adidas’ Adizero Adios Pro family of shoes received the most wins during World Major Marathon events. 60% to be exact. And the all new Adizero Adios Pro 3 seeks to continue that legacy. The new “super” shoe is adidas’ ultimate long-distance road racing product, for runners looking to take their performance to the next level and run after new personal bests. Learn more about this innovative new racing shoe on adidas.com. The shoe dropped on June 23. Get your pair today. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Interested in sponsoring the show? Reach out to Chris at chris@citiusmag.com for advertising, sponsorship and partnership offerings. Support us on Patreon by backing us with a monthly contribution! Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Pick up merch from the CITIUS MAG store to show your support for the podcast and website. Follow CITIUS MAG: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG YouTube channel

25 Juni 20221h 15min