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The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field Show

CITIUS MAG
World Championships
Track and Field
Boston Marathon
Running
Tokyo
Olympics
New York City Marathon
Diamond League
Noah Lyles
USATF Outdoor Championships
Marathon Training
Tokyo World Championships
Faith Kipyegon
World Cross Country Championships
Olympic Games
World Indoor Championships
Athing Mu
800 Meters
Josh Kerr
NCAA Cross Country Championships

Track and field's biggest names on the track, in the coaching ranks and within the industry sit down and open up in-depth to share brilliant insights and vivid snapshots from their professional/personal accomplishments and experiences in the sport. Hosted by CITIUS MAG founder Chris Chavez. The show was named one of "The Best Running Podcasts" by Runner's World. ▶ Visit CITIUSMAG.com ▶ Twi... more

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Latest Episodes

Chris Chavez and Preet Majithia are back to break down all the highlights from the Diamond League final in Brussels last weekend.

Discussed in this episode:

– Men’s 1500m: Cam Myers wins in 3:30 as the first Australian to win a Diamond League dist... more

The Brussels Diamond League final is coming up, World Ultimate Championships in Budapest is in nine days, and the season is headed toward its conclusion. Preet went from Zurich to Bellinzona for the last qualifying weekend, interviewed Coach Laurent ... more

Preet Majithia takes over the CITIUS MAG Podcast in today's episode to sit down with Laurent Meuwly, the head coach for sprints, hurdles, and relays at the Dutch Olympic Training Centre in Papendal.

He’s been with the Dutch program since 2019, and t... more

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“Running doesn’t want you to suffer. Running wants you to feel great and powerful. It’s just that we’re humans.”

My guest for today’s episode is Coach Chris Bennett — Nike Running Global Head Coach, voice behind hundreds of guided runs on the Nike R... more

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Recent Guests

Laurent Mealy
Head coach for sprints, hurdles and relays at the Dutch Olympic Training Centre (Papendal)
Dutch Olympic Training Centre
Episode: How Femke Broeders-Bol Became A 1:54 800m Runner | Inside The Training With Coach Laurent Meuwly
Chris Bennett
Nike Running Global Head Coach; author of This Is About Running, This Is Not About Running
Nike Running
Episode: Coach Chris Bennett On Writing “This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running.”
Masai Russell
Olympic champion and world-record holder in the women's 100m hurdles
Episode: 🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST 🚨 – Two World Records Fall Within 40 Minutes At The Zurich Diamond League | Alison Dos Santos In The 400m Hurdles & Masai Russell In The 100m Hurdles
Andreas Almgren
European 10,000 meter champion, upcoming marathon debutant
Sweden / international athletics
Episode: Andreas Almgren On His Upcoming Marathon Debut In New York, A Dominant European 10,000m Championship And Seven Years Of Double Threshold
Audrey Werro
European Champion, Women's 800m
Switzerland
Episode: This Week In Track & Field: Audrey Werro Takes Down Keely Hodgkinson Again, Femke Bol Shines Again, Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Beef With Josh Kerr Still Alive + 2028 Olympic Trials Return To Eugene
Femke Bol
Olympic and World Championship sprinter/middle-distance runner
Netherlands
Episode: This Week In Track & Field: Audrey Werro Takes Down Keely Hodgkinson Again, Femke Bol Shines Again, Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s Beef With Josh Kerr Still Alive + 2028 Olympic Trials Return To Eugene
Galen Rupp
Nike athlete, elite runner with coaching experience
Nike
Episode: Galen Coaches Kyle (Episode 1) | “Don’t Screw It Up For Me”
Jose Maresma
Clinical exercise physiologist, sports psychologist and mental performance coach behind Josh Kerr's mile world record
Independent performance psychology practice
Episode: Meet Jose Maresma: The Coach Building Josh Kerr’s Mind To Break The Mile World Record
Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Olympic champion, elite middle/long-distance runner
Norway
Episode: This Week In Track & Field: Jakob Ingebrigtsen Is Back; Jonah Koech Gets Caught Blood Doping; Stroller Mile WR Tougher Than The Mile WR (?) + Highlights From U20s

Hosts

Chris Chavez
Host of The CITIUS MAG Podcast
Kyle Merber
Co-host who provides color commentary and analysis

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Hard to listen to

    Was once an ok show, but with each passing episode, it becomes harder to listen to without feeling in some way lectured to about something political or extremely liberal. Very unenjoyable now and won’t be coming back. Runners, there are other podcasts out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Justanotherrunner80
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Awesome show

    Don’t fine players for celes trust. Let the ja morants. Morant, it’s entertaining and habz can deal like any pro.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JamdaHamRUNs
    United States7 months ago
  • Chris Chavez practices what he preaches!

    I’ve been a listener for a while now, enjoy nerding out while I hear Chris and Preet break down race performances and speculate on future ones. Love the data driven estimates but also the intuition of the hosts. Imagine my surprise while I was doing my long run on the Central Park loop and I look up and see Chris running towards me looking while his voice was in my ear!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Alaska
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Athletics podcast

    I really appreciate the Citius Mag podcast and being a European based fan also the fact that you include an international view on the sport

    The podcast is off cause basically US focused, but I really enjoy the weekly summary show where you are focusing on the international picture of our sport. I really enjoy the inclusion of Preet Majithia, who ensure the European angle. I understand Preet is a relative newcomer to the sport, and as such I find his analysis (also of the more technical aspects, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sten Ho.
    Denmark7 months ago
  • Want to be a fan

    I used to love this podcast… And really want to again! But the amount of times Chris says “I guess” to prompt a question has made it so hard to listen. At least 50x a pod. You’re great Chris. And you know a lot. Don’t need to guess!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    You_Knowww
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners praise data-driven breakdowns and deep dives into race strategy.
Fans appreciate international perspective and expert guest insights across events and athletes.
Many enjoy the camaraderie and banter among the hosts and guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#5
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#25
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#28
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#31
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#40
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#63
Germany/Sports/Running

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Femke Broeders-Bol Became A 1:54 800m Runner | Inside The Training With Coach Laurent Meuwly
Q: How did you shape the training to keep her strength while building 800m endurance?
Maintain strength levels, keep high-intensity speed work, introduce aerobic work via zones, and use bike sessions to manage volume and injury risk while preserving speed reserves from her 400m base.
How Femke Broeders-Bol Became A 1:54 800m Runner | Inside The Training With Coach Laurent Meuwly
Q: When did the idea of transitioning Femke to the 800 metres crystallize, and what conversations led to the move?
The decision grew out of recognizing her endurance and running efficiency; after several years at the 400m hurdles, they discussed the move seriously, with the turning point being a Paris Olympic cycle where they balanced finishing strong at 400m hurdles with preparing for 800m.
Coach Chris Bennett On Writing “This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running.”
Q: How did you approach structuring a book that isn't a traditional training manual?
I leaned into a conversational, standalone-chapter format designed to feel like a guided journey rather than a textbook. The aim was to ensure readers could pick any chapter and still gain value, while the full arc builds toward the core idea that runners should eventually need their coach less.
Coach Chris Bennett On Writing “This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running.”
Q: When did you decide to write a book and what made this the right time?
The book idea had been percolating for years, and a combination of resilience, conversations with a literary agent, and a firm belief that there was a broader story beyond training plans pushed me to commit. We moved quickly once the right person joined the project, and the work felt timely given the shift in how people entered and stayed in running.
Andreas Almgren On His Upcoming Marathon Debut In New York, A Dominant European 10,000m Championship And Seven Years Of Double Threshold
Q: What are the biggest risks or learning curves you anticipate when moving up to the marathon, particularly with fueling and legs built for speed?
The biggest challenges are fueling for 2 to 3 hours and maintaining leg durability under prolonged stress, especially on hills in Central Park. He plans to train fueling in long runs, practice bottle exchanges, and gradually adapt to marathon-specific workloads while keeping track speed strong for future events.

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In-depth track and field conversations featuring elite athletes, coaches, and industry insiders. Episodes commonly unpack training philosophies, race tactics, and performance psychology, often tying in behind-the-scenes coaching decisions, sponsorship dynamics, and event-specific analysis. A recurring strength is breaking down world-class performances with actionable takeaways for runners, coaches, and fans, plus candid insights into athlete support systems and team dynamics. The show often blends technical breakdowns with lively storytelling and banter, making complex training concepts accessible while spotlighting the human side of the sport.

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Recent guests on The CITIUS MAG Podcast include:

1. Laurent Mealy
2. Chris Bennett
3. Masai Russell
4. Andreas Almgren
5. Audrey Werro
6. Femke Bol
7. Galen Rupp
8. Jose Maresma

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