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CITIUS MAG Podcast

CITIUS MAG Podcast is a podcast about pro running and track hosted by Chris Chavez, Kyle Merber and Preet Majithia. Mix of one-on-one athlete interviews and co-host race previews and recaps, usually 35 to 90 minutes, with several episodes a week in racing season.

Episodes
1098
Since
2017
Last 6 months
86 episodes
Latest
Nov 11, 2026

What it is

A professional track and road racing show from the running outlet CITIUS MAG. Episodes alternate between long interviews with elite athletes before and after their big races and panel recaps of marathon majors and championships. It is for fans who follow results closely and want to hear from the athletes themselves.

Why listen

  • Athletes come on right before and right after a major marathon, so you hear a racer's plan and then how it went.
  • Preview and recap episodes for majors like Chicago and New York list results, splits and storylines in the notes.
  • Explainers on topics such as how qualifying for the 2028 Olympic marathon works.

Start here

  1. Conner Mantz Opens Up On His Toughest Year Yet + His Comeback From Injury To The 2026 NYC Marathon Oct 23, 2026
    The American marathon record holder talks about coming back from injury days before the New York City Marathon.
  2. How To Qualify For The 2028 Olympic Marathon Revealed & Explained Oct 21, 2026
    Walks through the qualifying window and quota places World Athletics set for the LA 2028 marathon.

Hosts

  • Chris Chavez Founder of CITIUS MAG and the show's main host and interviewer.
  • Kyle Merber CITIUS MAG regular who co-hosts championship recaps and live shows with Chris Chavez.
  • Preet Majithia Co-hosts the marathon preview and recap episodes with Chris Chavez.

Recent guests

GuestEpisodeDate
Jake HeywardJake Heyward’s Incredible Comeback: Two Achilles Surgeries, Nearly Two Years Without Running + Coaching Himself Back To The TopNov 9, 2026
Zouhair TalbiZouhair Talbi On His Top American Finish In 2:06:43 (U.S. Course Record) At The 2026 New York City Marathon | Race Recap + ReflectionsNov 6, 2026
Jess McClainJess McClain On Why She’s Ready To Race For The New York City Marathon PodiumOct 27, 2026
Conner MantzConner Mantz Opens Up On His Toughest Year Yet + His Comeback From Injury To The 2026 NYC MarathonOct 23, 2026
Joe KleckerJoe Klecker On His 130+ Mile Training Weeks, 2:05 At The Boston Marathon + 2026 NYC Marathon GoalsOct 22, 2026
Clayton YoungClayton Young On His 2:05:23 PR And Top American Finish At The Chicago Marathon While Battling A Torn Hamstring | Race Recap + ReflectionOct 14, 2026

Good for

  • pro athlete interviews
  • marathon major previews and recaps
  • track championship coverage

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