Eliud Kipchoge And Barack Obama In The Mastercard Wave At The NYC Marathon Next Year

Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back after a week off, where it was much needed to recover from New York City Marathon week. Among the topics discussed in this week's episode: – We kick things off with some technical difficulties – Post-New York City trip reflections – New Balance folks party HARD – An update on the Jamaican marathon record attempt – Influencers and the NYC Marathon – Grammy nominations discussion – Grammy predictions and artist favorites – Controversies in the Female Athlete of the Year nominations – The impact of awards on athlete recognition – Men's Athlete of the Year discussion – Eliud Kipchoge's global ambassador role and brand influence – Kipchoge meets Barack Obama – Voicemails include: Coaching aspirations and listener engagement; the $2 Million Dilemma: Cash vs. Training; navigating group runs with bathroom issues; track and field lingo; should people move to the marathon sooner? 📞 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.