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

Chris Chavez and Paul Hof-Mahoney recap the biggest moments, surprises, and takeaways from the 2025 NCAA DI Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted in Virginia Beach this past weekend.  Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠ @chris_j_chavez on Instagram & Paul Hof-Mahoney | @phofmahoney on Instagram SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS KETONE-IQ: Level up your training with Ketone-IQ – a clean shot of energy with no sug...

Drama abounded at Day 2 of the of the NCAA Indoor Championships. When the dust of historic performances, breakthrough stars, and an hour-long 4x400m protest settled, it was the Oregon women and the USC men on top of the team podiums.

Gary Martin’s and Riley Chamberlain’s epic DMR anchors capped off a historic Day 1. Other big moments included Doris Lemngole’s 5K victory, Daniel Reynolds’ weight throw dominance, and the Moll twins doing what the Moll twins do best.

Chris Chavez and Paul Hof-Mahoney share an event-by-event preview of the 2025 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships set for this weekend in Virginia Beach. Tune in for our thoughts, predictions, and insights on individual and team title contenders, rising stars to watch, and unexpected qualifiers and scratches who could shake things up.  Hosts: Chris Chavez | ⁠ @chris_j_chavez on Instagram &am...

"I think that it has gotten to a point where we've taken the racing out of racing. We've taken the sport and turned it into something else. Track is about racing. You have eight athletes on the track for a reason. You award a champion or award a winner of the race for a reason: because they outperformed everyone else. And that's not easy. That's one of my fears: that people wi...

Picture this: you are a marathon runner – but not just any marathon runner. You've got a personal best under 2:45. You're a Stanford grad with a background in computer science and design. Instead of heading off to business school, you decide to start a company – one that's rethinking human metabolism from the ground up.  That is the story of Michael Brandt . He's the CEO and co-founder of Ketone-I...

“You can't be someone who shies away from sticking your neck out. I tell our guys: ‘We are trying to win.’ I'll say it publicly. I will say it to anybody. Maybe that puts pressure on us. But life is pressure. Athletics is practice for life. You need to figure out how to handle pressure, how to handle stress, how to handle others’ expectations, your own expectations, and manage it”. We cont...

“I remember during the race just never looking back. I was like, ‘It doesn't matter. What I need to be focused on is what's in front of me. I remember in the last 50 meters I turned back to check and make sure like, ‘Wait, is this right?’... To come away with the win – that was just never on my radar.” Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Taylor Roe , the newly crowned USATF Half Marathon...

“It was just trusting my fitness. It was only my second half marathon coming in… It was a new experience, but it felt familiar to me given all the training that we've done. I felt like I was very prepared to handle what was thrown at me and the unique challenges you get in the half marathon. So coming into Atlanta, I had a lot of confidence.” My guest for today’s episode is Alex Maier – a risi...

The 2025 U.S. Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta delivered fireworks, with PUMA Elite’s Alex Maier and Taylor Roe claiming national titles and locking in their spots for the World Road Running Championships. Roe’s late-race surge past Weini Kelati underscored Oklahoma State’s pipeline of elite talent. Meanwhile, indoor track is officially in chaos mode. Heather MacLean ran 4:17.01 for the mile...

Seventy years after Roger Bannister became the first man to run a sub-four-minute mile, researchers say a woman could soon do the same. A new study suggests that Faith Kipyegon—the fastest female miler in history—could break the four-minute barrier under ideal conditions, using strategic pacing and aerodynamic drafting. Today, we look at the science, the strategy and the debate over one of the gre...

“I want them to be able to come across the river as you cross into Harvard Athletics and be able to let their hair down and relax. I want it to be the best part of the day with their teammates that they really enjoy. What I usually say is, ‘We're going to take what we're doing seriously, but we're not going to take ourselves seriously.’” My guest for today's episode is Alex Gibby , one of the most...

“Some of what this journey has been about is just the relentless pursuit of excellence through this gift. I really have made that my mission this year and I hope I can do that for people.” My guest for today's episode is Josh Hoey – one of the most compelling comeback stories in American distance running right now. At just 18 years old, Josh made headlines by turning pro straight out of high schoo...

On today’s show, we have a lot to talk about. Josh Hoey just ran 1:43.24 for 800 meters—indoors. That’s the second-fastest time ever run indoors, behind only Wilson Kipketer. We’ll break down what this means for the American 800m scene, how he’s addressed skepticism that inevitably comes with a performance like this and whether Hoey is suddenly a legitimate outdoor medal contender. Hobbs Kessler d...

“But also in the back of my mind, and with talking to Craig [Nowak], was that I would have so much regret if I stopped now. I feel like I have not reached my potential and that’s the biggest thing that I want to do: be able to see how fast I can go and how far I can go.” My guest for today's episode is Sinclaire Johnson . She's the 2023 U.S. 1500m champion, a two-time world championship finalist,...

On today’s show: Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo just rewrote the history books, obliterating the world half marathon record by an eye-popping 48 seconds in Barcelona. Meanwhile, Grant Fisher decided one world record wasn’t enough, so he went ahead and took down two in a week—because why not? Also: Jakob Ingebrigtsen is breaking world records, dropping Instagram captions, and casually reminding everyone th...

This one goes out to all our loyal listeners who have been with me since the start of CITIUS MAG and know that I've been after this goal for a very long time. On Feb. 15th, I lined up for the mile at Trials of Miles' The Circuit at The Armory in New York City. After three solid months of training under coach Mark Coogan, we decided it would be a good test to see where my fitness was at. 4:...

“People asked me if I was shocked crossing the line. To be honest, I didn't feel like the shock set in yet when I crossed the line because I thought I could run 3:48 or 3:49. I was really excited, but I don't feel like I was as shocked as other people. It was afterwards when someone told me I was number eight on the world all-time list. That's when I was like, ‘Wow.’” My guest for toda...

“Once I made the Olympic team, it was kind of like a weight was lifted off my shoulders. I finally accomplished that goal. This is weird to say, but I feel like there was a lot less pressure on me for the Olympics than any NCAA race. At NCAA races, I was expected to win. But at the Olympics, they're like, ‘She's here!’” My guest for today's episode is Parker Valby . This is her third t...

The 2025 Millrose Games delivered historic performances, with Grant Fisher setting a 3000m world record ( 7:22 .91) and Yared Nuguse breaking the Wanamaker Mile world record ( 3:46 .63) in a night that rewrote the record books. Breaking it down:🔹 Fisher vs. Hocker in the 3000mFisher, the Olympic 5000m & 10,000m medalist, held off a stunning challenge from Olympic 1500m champion Cole Hocker in...

The 117th Millrose Games are set for Saturday afternoon. When the professional races get underway at The Armory at 4 p.m., hold onto your hats for two straight hours of scintillating action. Last year saw two world records and three American records fall. With even stronger fields in 2025, Millrose could outdo itself. You can follow along with  live results  and watch on NBC Sports or Peacock (sub...

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I’m writing a book! I’m embarking on a new journey—this time, with words instead of miles. I'm thrilled to share that I’ve signed on with Dutton and Plume at Penguin Random House to write my first book: THE MARATHON BOOK (working title). This is my love letter to the marathon—a deep dive into its greatest moments, the legends who redefined what’s possible, and the lessons we can all learn along th...

“I had to really sit down and look at the journey, how far I’ve come, what I was able to accomplish in such a short time in my opinion, and just everything that I went through. It doesn’t haunt me. Like I said, I'm a graceful loser. But I'm training and I'm doing the work to make sure that if I'm ever in that position again – we'll see!” My guest for today's episode is Shaf...

“They said the race is going to start at 16K – I have to stay patient for that to finish the race strong. That was true. I felt at 16K, ‘Okay, now I am racing.’ This year, just knowing how it feels, was very helpful. I trusted my training and how well I’ve been doing in workouts. It was like, ‘Let's go out there and finish this race.’” My guest for today's episode is Weini Kelati , who&#39...