Rise and shine! Eric and Aisha connect early to record an all-new episode because they're dedicated and won't miss a week in your podcast feeds. Topics in this episode include: - Aisha had a wild weekend celebrating a friend's daughter's one-year birthday. - Bear encounters can be both scary and humorous. - Hydration is crucial after a night of partying. - Music news includes Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl. - Coaching misconduct can have serious implications for athletes. - Laura Muir's bravery in speaking out against her coach is commendable. - International recruitment in the NCAA raises ethical concerns. - The professionalization of college sports is changing the landscape. - Athletes deserve safe environments to train and compete. - The future of college sports may need new regulations. Recruiting in athletics is a complex and challenging process. - The culture of a team can influence recruitment and athlete development. - There is a growing debate on whether college athletes should be paid. - Athlos is coming up - The Chicago Marathon is shaping up to be a significant event this year with Conner Mantz and a potential WR attempt - Athletes are increasingly being drawn to competitions with transparent prize money. - The Enhanced Games are raising questions about athlete compensation and sponsorship models. - Public contracts for athletes could change the landscape of sports sponsorship. - The future of athletics may depend on how well organizations adapt to new compensation models. & 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. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 6:50 Biking Adventures and Bear Encounters 00:11:59 Media Blackouts and Everest Tales 00:17:41 Music and Entertainment Buzz 00:22:15 Navigating Celebrity Fandoms 00:23:46 Sports and Relationships: The Swifties and NFL Dynamics 00:24:43 Bill Belichick: A Fall from Grace 00:29:30 Coaching Misconduct in Athletics 00:39:12 The Importance of Athlete Welfare 00:44:24 International Recruitment in NCAA Sports 00:56:59 The Pressure of College Coaching 00:58:34 The Challenges of Recruiting in Athletics 01:01:51 The Debate on Paying College Athletes 01:05:15 Innovations in Treadmill Technology 01:09:27 Excitement for Athlos and Upcoming Events 01:16:46 Chicago Marathon: Records and Expectations 01:27:21 Exploring Chicago: The Spectator Marathon Experience 01:30:26 Preparing for the Chicago Marathon Coverage 01:35:48 Men's Race Attire: The Underwear Debate 01:42:25 The Enhanced Games: Athlete Empowerment and Sponsorship Follow your hosts on Instagram: •: Follow Eric Jenkins: @_ericjenkins & Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: @aishapraughtleer © 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. __________ 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