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?
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⚠️ 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.

So much happened that Aisha Praught-Leer put together a What The Hell list from the past week.

Among the topics discussed in this week's episode:

– Ruth Chepngetich gets BANNED for three years and there's some sketchy texts

– The implications of doping in track and field

– Iowa State's men's cross country team has some controversy swirling

– There's multiple NBA scandals being investigated by the FBI

– What happens if gambling hits track and field

– The Louvre Heist was a delightful crime story to follow

– Has Donald Trump taken it too far with the White House renovations of the East Wing?

– Hurricane Melissa is a looming threat for Jamaica

– Aisha is not a fan of the World Treadmill Championships

– Voicemails include: A listener will not tolerate NYC slander, a Railrider invites Eric and Aisha to her wedding, more Halloween costume ideas, someone wants career advice from Aisha, what kind of dog are you?

📞 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.

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⚠️ 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.