About this episode
Eric Jenkins made it back from Canada early enough to ensure that there was an Off The Rails episode for the fans. Topics discussed in this week's episode include: – Eric’s adventures in Toronto, including meeting a RailRider mid-race – Traveling and upcoming events – The public’s reaction to Aisha’s marathon goal from the last episode – Halloween plans and costumes – New York Marathon excitement – Some early storylines to watch in NYC – Aisha’s fantasy about living in New York City – Halloween costume ideas – Our favorite candies – Boulder’s best men’s softball team – The Shin Splints – World Cross-Country Championships are coming to America – Where athletes usually are in October with training – Why Eric didn’t like living in Portland – Voicemails include: The impact of injuries on a runner’s identity and navigating life beyond professional running 📞 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.