About this episode
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. 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. ---- ⚠️ 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.