# 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.

## 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
- [Conner Mantz Opens Up On His Toughest Year Yet + His Comeback From Injury To The 2026 NYC Marathon](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citius-mag-podcast/episodes/Conner-Mantz-Opens-Up-On-His-Toughest-Year-Yet--His-Comeback-From-Injury-To-The-2026-NYC-Marathon-e3qvpnh) (2026-10-23): The American marathon record holder talks about coming back from injury days before the New York City Marathon.
- [How To Qualify For The 2028 Olympic Marathon Revealed & Explained](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/citius-mag-podcast/episodes/How-To-Qualify-For-The-2028-Olympic-Marathon-Revealed--Explained-e3qs5p2) (2026-10-21): 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
- Jake Heyward, "Jake Heyward’s Incredible Comeback: Two Achilles Surgeries, Nearly Two Years Without Running + Coaching Himself Back To The Top" (2026-11-09)
- Zouhair Talbi, "Zouhair Talbi On His Top American Finish In 2:06:43 (U.S. Course Record) At The 2026 New York City Marathon | Race Recap + Reflections" (2026-11-06)
- Jess McClain, "Jess McClain On Why She’s Ready To Race For The New York City Marathon Podium" (2026-10-27)
- Conner Mantz, "Conner Mantz Opens Up On His Toughest Year Yet + His Comeback From Injury To The 2026 NYC Marathon" (2026-10-23)
- Joe Klecker, "Joe Klecker On His 130+ Mile Training Weeks, 2:05 At The Boston Marathon + 2026 NYC Marathon Goals" (2026-10-22)
- Clayton Young, "Clayton Young On His 2:05:23 PR And Top American Finish At The Chicago Marathon While Battling A Torn Hamstring | Race Recap + Reflection" (2026-10-14)

## Facts
- Episodes: 1098
- Latest episode: 2026-11-11
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-citius-mag-podcast-a-running-track-and-field-show/id1204506559?uo=4
- RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/9085ecc/podcast/rss

Checked 2026-11-12. Source: https://runningpodcasts.com/shows/citius-mag-podcast/