Eluid Kipchoge and Barack Obama In The Mastercard Wave At The NYC Marathon Next Year

Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back after a week off, where it was much needed to recover from New York City Marathon week. Among the topics discussed in this week's episode: Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Reconnecting 01:07 Post-New York Reflections 10:27 The New York Marathon Experience 11:35 Jamaican Marathon Record Attempt 18:51 Influencers and the NYC Marathon 24:21 Grammy Nominations Discussion 27:31 Grammy Predictions and Artist Favorites 30:31 Controversies in Female Athlete of the Year Nominations 35:57 The Impact of Awards on Athlete Recognition 37:54 Men's Athlete of the Year Discussion 44:56 Kipchoge's Global Ambassador Role and Brand Influence 54:55 Meeting with Barack Obama and Shared Purpose 56:00 The Influence of Kenyan Culture on Athletes 57:53 Kipchoge's Genuine Impact and Nike's Marketing Strategy 59:48 Kipchoge's Future and Legacy 01:01:18 The Uniqueness of Kipchoge's Influence 01:03:54 Ad Break and Sponsorships 01:07:18 New York City Experience and Cultural Contrast 01:11:40 The Differences Between Kenyan and New York City Life 01:18:09 Coaching Aspirations and Listener Engagement 01:25:37 Exclusive Access: Behind the Scenes of Team Events 01:27:30 The $2 Million Dilemma: Cash vs. Training 01:32:50 Navigating Group Runs: Bathroom Breaks and Accessibility 01:42:35 Track and Field Lingo: Decoding the Language of Runners 01:47:23 Marathon Transition: Should Young Athletes Shift Early? – Voicemails include: Coaching aspirations and listener engagement; the $2 Million Dilemma: Cash vs. Training; navigating group runs with bathroom issues; track and field lingo; should people move to the marathon sooner? 📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not. 📲 Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or follow the show on Spotify to stay up-to-date with all the latest episodes. Follow your hosts on Instagram: 🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_ericjenkins⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 🐝 ☕️ Presented by Beekeeper Coffee – Beekeeper Coffee is bringing a new voice to coffee with its delicious cold brews made from premium Honduran beans and a drop of pure organic honey sourced from TrackTown USA (Eugene, Ore.) - they are available in four latte flavors - Vanilla, Mocha, Caramel and Horchata - as well as a Black cold brew. Follow them @beekeepercoffee. Get 25% off your online orders at BeekeeperCoffee.com or on Amazon using code CITIUS25. 🏃 WAHOO: The KICKR RUN isn’t just another treadmill; it’s a complete rethink of indoor running. With Dynamic Pacing, it automatically adjusts to your stride—no buttons, no breaking form, just pure running freedom. Its Terrain Simulation makes the deck feel like a track or trail, while lateral tilt mimics real-world conditions so you’re always prepared for race day. So whether you’re chasing your first half-marathon finish, a marathon PR, or your next trail adventure, the KICKR RUN is built to help you Run Your Run. Check it all out at ⁠⁠⁠WahooFitness.com⁠⁠⁠ and use code CITIUS at checkout. ---- ⚠️ WARNING ⚠️ Listening to “Off The Rails with Eric and Aisha” while running may result in uncontrollable laughter, side stitches, funny looks from strangers, and the occasional trip hazard due to snort-laughing mid-stride. Proceed with caution—and maybe stretch your abs beforehand. Use caution when wearing earbuds in public places—people will wonder if you’re okay. You are. You’re just having a really good time. __________ FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join