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Off The Rails With Eric And Aisha

Off The Rails With Eric And Aisha

CITIUS MAG 63 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

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 fast friends. Whether you're a die-hard track nerd or just here for the vibes, this is your new favorite listen.

Episodes

Will Leer's College Thesis Predicted Josh Kerr's Mile World Record
Will Leer's College Thesis Predicted Josh Kerr's Mile World Record Jul 20, 2026 02:04:06 Aisha Praught-Leer and Eric Jenkins record on the day after Josh Kerr runs 3:42.66 to break the mile world record. Eric's friends don't get it. Aisha's husband spent the day texting every person he's ever run with.Discussed in this episode:– The world record reaction: Eric was pacing around his room, more nervous than Josh. Aisha and Will watched from Crested Butte with just one ch
Aisha Returns From Europe: Dry Teeth Are a Sign You're Having the Best Time of Your Life
Aisha Returns From Europe: Dry Teeth Are a Sign You're Having the Best Time of Your Life Jul 12, 2026 02:25:27 Aisha Praught-Leer is back, tanned, 35,000 steps deep, and full of things to say. Eric Jenkins has been holding it down solo for two weeks. The reunion episode runs long because neither of them wants to stop talking.Discussed in this episode:– The Europe trip: The whole thing was predicated on World Athletics governance meetings in Monaco — the first time Aisha has ever extended one of these trips
LIVE FROM ALI'S BED!
LIVE FROM ALI'S BED! Jul 6, 2026 01:56:08 Eric Jenkins is on his second solo week and has recruited his first-ever Off the Rails guest host: Ali Feller, world-renowned podcaster, certified Rail Rider loyalist. They record from Ali’s bed in Hopkinton, NH — Eric's choice of location — after approximately an hour of technical chaos involving dead batteries, two phones and a call to Mac Fleet.In this episode:– Ali’s hospitality: On arriva
Eric's Solo Episode (Late Due To Skinny Margaritas on the Beach Yesterday)
Eric's Solo Episode (Late Due To Skinny Margaritas on the Beach Yesterday) Jun 29, 2026 01:20:44 Eric Jenkins is alone. Aisha is somewhere in Europe. He had a beach day yesterday with skinny margaritas, which pushed the recording to Monday morning, and is now having a conversation with himself that you are all privy to. Some people genuinely have no voice in their heads. Eric has multiple voices running simultaneous dialogues all day. This episode is basically that, out loud, for an hour.– Bi
The Franken-Scooter, the Plantar, and the Man With Multiple Piercings In His Nether Regions
The Franken-Scooter, the Plantar, and the Man With Multiple Piercings In His Nether Regions Jun 21, 2026 01:41:53 Eric Jenkins calls in from Whitefish, Montana dressed in wedding merch, planning a horse ride, slightly winded from a four-mile run. Aisha is home in Boulder, heading back to New York tomorrow, having been everywhere again this week. Discussed in this week's episode:– Montana wedding: Eric is going to ride a horse this afternoon for the first time since age seven– New York / West Side Highway:
The AIU Ruined Gudaf Tsegay's Pregnancy Announcement Photoshoot
The AIU Ruined Gudaf Tsegay's Pregnancy Announcement Photoshoot Jun 15, 2026 01:56:18 Aisha Praught-Leer calls in from Los Angeles before heading to the LA Grand Prix as Eric Jenkins is in New Hampshire fresh off a 38-minute performance at the Market Square Day 10K.Discussed in this episode:– Sports overload: The Knicks, the World Cup, the Stanley Cup, NCAAs, Oslo, Love Island — all happening at the same time. – World Cup vibes: Aisha became a soccer fan in Leuven in 2014 — the Bel
Is This Hyrox or Magic Mike?
Is This Hyrox or Magic Mike? Jun 8, 2026 01:42:54 Aisha Praught-Leer calls in from Las Vegas on a Monday morning work trip. Eric Jenkins is in New Hampshire, fresh off a baby visit and a Wiz Khalifa concert he forgot to mention.Discussed in this episode: – Aisha in Las Vegas: On a work trip to the NACTA college sports conference. Overstimulated by the blinking lights and twinkling sounds. Not a Vegas girl. Still needs to find one thing she likes
Once We Open the Strait of Hormuz, Race Entry Prices Come Down
Once We Open the Strait of Hormuz, Race Entry Prices Come Down Jun 1, 2026 02:06:57 Eric is emotionally fragile after a bachelor party in Maine and Aisha is running on fumes after flying to New York, Minneapolis, and back in the span of four days, plus Bolder Boulder. But they're back on the mic for another jam-packed episode.Discussed in this episode:– Eric's transit system hierarchy, where bus and train tied for number one– Bolder Boulder recap: 50,000 people, costumes,
Mental Health Is a River
Mental Health Is a River May 25, 2026 01:58:48 Aisha Praught-Leer and Eric Jenkins record on Memorial Day weekend with Aisha recording from Los Angeles on three hours of sleep, revived by a Hailey Bieber smoothie from Erewhon brought over by Parker Valby and Emma Coburn.Discussed in this episode:– Aisha recaps her trip to Los Angeles– Aisha talks about what it was like watching Emma Coburn make her return to the steeplechase– Aisha filmed hers
No, Claude, I Don’t Have a Stress Fracture
No, Claude, I Don’t Have a Stress Fracture May 18, 2026 02:07:05 Discussed in this episode:– Faith Jenkins, winner: Eric's sister Faith won the Margarita 5K in New Hampshire this weekend. A win is a win. Big weekend for the Faiths — Faith Kipyegon and Faith Jenkins, both coming away with 5K victories.– Aisha's screen detox: Deleted Instagram from Saturday through Thursday. Twitter stayed because she needs her track gossip and Giro updates.– Rail Riders
The Controversy Around Eric's Sub-5 + How This Podcast Is Affecting Families
The Controversy Around Eric's Sub-5 + How This Podcast Is Affecting Families May 11, 2026 01:50:13 No prepared notes this week, which means full chaos.Discussed in this episode:– Eric's sub-five mile controversy: Someone DM'd Aisha the Strava elevation profile– Aisha is now up to three miles straight at 9,000 feet in Crested Butte; a barre class that cost $25, which was $8 above her personal tipping point.– Giro d'Italia access rage: HBO Max has put live sports behind an additional
Show Me the Athlete Biological Passport, Harry Styles
Show Me the Athlete Biological Passport, Harry Styles May 4, 2026 02:11:07 Aisha Praught-Leer and Eric Jenkins are back in their home studios for a May 3rd episode with a lot on the docket.Discussed in this episode:– Walk-jog redemption arc: Aisha is back on a run streak — five days this week, two days of lifting, all done at a sensible 20 minutes on pure vibes with her nine-year-old lab– Aisha becomes a tech bro– Banksy goes 3D– Tom Cruise confession, Scientology speed-

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