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Off The Rails With Eric And Aisha

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World Championships
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Grand Slam Track
Diamond League
Chicago Marathon
Beekeeper Coffee
World Cross Country Championships
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Aisha Praught-Leer
Eric Jenkins
NCAA
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Yared Nuguse
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Erewhon

A laid-back, laugh-packed podcast about life on (and off) the track circuit. Join former pro runners Eric Jenkins (2x NCAA champion and World Championship qualifier) and Aisha Praught-Leer (2x Olympian and Jamaican national record holder) as they swap stories, spill tea and not taking themselves too seriously about the world of running. Nothing’s off-limits. Think of it as your group chat with fas... more

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Aisha calls in from Crested Butte altitude camp and drops an announcement: She's landed a live radio gig with iHeartRadio for the NYC Marathon broadcast. Eric reveals he's been sober for a month as part of his race prep. From there, the episode cover... more

Aisha and Eric are back, recording the weekend after the Chicago and TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathons. Eric recaps his training trips to Chicago and Toronto, previews NYC with his 3:30 group, and then the two spiral through current events

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Off The Rails goes live in Chicago! On the Friday before the Chicago Marathon, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer take the stage at Happy Camper with special guests Sharon Lokedi and her pacer Jacob Thomson. Sharon talks mindset and gardening, and g... more

Chicago week! Aisha is fresh off a hair appointment and attempting to preserve the blowout via silk pillowcases, a sleeping rod, and the full Jason-from-Halloween night routine. Eric completed a ten-mile run this week. The live show is in five days. ... more

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Recent Guests

Sharon Lokedi
Two-time Boston Marathon Champion; elite marathoner
Nike/Under Armour gear sponsor mentions; elite athlete
Episode: Off The Rails LIVE in Chicago | Presented by Under Armour
Ali Feller
First guest on Off The Rails, former pro runner and broadcaster
Episode: LIVE FROM ALI'S BED!
Beatrice Chebet
Kenyan middle-distance runner and recent World Cross Country Champion
RailRider
Episode: When Eric Met Beatrice
Evan Dunfee
Canadian race walker who won the 35K on day one
Episode: Is Mondo Duplantis the greatest track and field athlete of all-time or Usain Bolt? Or Evan Dunfee?
Luis Grijalva
A middle-distance runner from Guatemala
Guatemala National Team
Episode: Good Morning Track and Field – Live from Grand Slam Track: Philadelphia | Day 2 With Guests Luis Grijalva & Isaiah Harris
Isaiah Harris
An 800m runner
Episode: Good Morning Track and Field – Live from Grand Slam Track: Philadelphia | Day 2 With Guests Luis Grijalva & Isaiah Harris
Sharon LaCette
Boston Marathon Champion and fourth place in the Olympics.
Episode: Good Morning Track and Field – Live from Grand Slam Track: Philadelphia | Day 1

Hosts

Eric Jenkins
Former professional runner, two-time NCAA champion and World Championship qualifier
Aisha Praught-Leer
Former professional runner, two-time Olympian and Jamaican national record holder

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 843 ratings
  • Number 1 every week!

    There is no podcast I look forward to more than this gem! Off the rails gets my Monday started in the best way. I workout, listen, laugh, and enjoy! Eric and Aisha have become friends I don’t want to miss!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dizruns
    United States3 months ago
  • Love you byeeee!

    Where has this podcast been all my life? Just the most fun time every week. Eric needs to lighten up tho, such a serious dude.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vireo4444
    United States4 months ago
  • The best!

    These two make me laugh and smile every week! Always waiting for Monday to come along.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Valecooks
    United States4 months ago
  • Fire

    One of my favorite podcasts! Aisha and Eric have great chemistry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    illmatice
    United States6 months ago
  • Most accurate Podcast name

    Been an avid listener for a few months now and wish I found it sooner! Fantastic dynamic. I showed up for the running content, but come back for the comedy, laughter and joy. This show will give you pop culture & running culture. It will also make you laugh out loud on several occasions. Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cory the MS Science Teacher
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The mix of elite running insight, race news and behind-the-scenes stories appeals to track fans and recreational runners.
Voicemails and long stretches of laughter add a personal, communal feel, but can distract some listeners.
Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry, humor and joyful, candid dynamic.
Pop culture and varied tangents are a welcome part of the format for many, though some listeners would prefer more running-focused discussion.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#7
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#49
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#92
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#59
Australia/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#185
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#239
Germany/Sports/Running

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"Let Them Know We're Here"
Q: What are some of your rational fears that you don't want to do and some of your irrational fears?
The hosts discuss fears including being hit by a car while running, AI creating a biological weapon, snakes, cats, and sharks.
LIVE FROM ALI'S BED!
Q: What was it like recording from Ali's bed?
It was chaotic but fun, and it set a casual, intimate tone for the episode that made the conversation feel like a late-night chat with friends.
Our First-Ever Live Show In Boston Covered RFK's Raccoon Story, Trump vs. The Pope, and an International Warehouse Full of Piss
Q: Hi Sharon, what's your favorite mile in a marathon and why?
She describes the yearning to conquer the hard parts and hills, viewing them as opportunities to showcase resilience and strength, and explains that the toughest segments often become the moments where she can make strategic moves.
Did Anyone Breathalyze The Lead Car At USATF Half Champs?
Q: What's your take on testing and science-based training for athletes after retiring?
Both hosts discussed how modern coaching increasingly embraces data, HRV, lactate testing, and individualized programs, while acknowledging that elite training has evolved significantly since their own racing days.
Did Anyone Breathalyze The Lead Car At USATF Half Champs?
Q: What were your guys' college majors and did you have plans beyond running?
Eric said sociology with plans to become a sociologist, while Aisha studied geology and considered minimal formal minors, later pursuing professional running as a career.

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What is Off The Rails With Eric And Aisha about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Former professional runners Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer bring elite track and road-racing experience to relaxed, comic conversations about the sport and the people around it. They discuss race results, tactics, training, athlete news, sponsorships and the realities of life on the circuit, often adding personal stories, listener voicemails and questions.

Running is the anchor, but the conversation regularly wanders into pop culture, travel and everyday life. That mix, along with the hosts' contrasting personalities and candid insider perspective, makes the format appealing both to track and field devotees and to listeners who want lively company rather than a technical breakdown alone. Occasional guests, including athletes and runni... more

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2. Ali Feller
3. Beatrice Chebet
4. Evan Dunfee
5. Luis Grijalva
6. Isaiah Harris
7. Sharon LaCette

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