Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back in person, loitering in the mezzanine of the meet hotel ahead of the Millrose Games:

In this week's yap:

– The Armory and Jamaican Track and Field is in The Epstein Files

– A 16-year-old from New Zealand ran 3:48 for the mile, youth records losing meaning, and why winning still matters

– A deep dive into sports bras, altitude lungs, ribcage expansion, and why poor fit can derail training

– Hanging out with track world bigwigs, rubbing elbows, and passionate conversations about athlete support

– We went to a USATF Foundation party and learned of some unexpected listeners – so we stayed out later than planned

– Sha’Carri Richardson’s Florida arrest for speeding, superspeeder laws, and separating recklessness from concern

– Athletes getting suspended for gambling on track and field, bans, and lack of education

– Why betting on teammates is different from betting against yourself

– Heated Rivalry discourse, emotional whiplash at episode three, and being fully locked in

– Setting expectations for Millrose coverage and saving race talk for the post-meet show

– Debating BBLs, body autonomy, matching legs, and when cosmetic work crosses the line

Voicemails include:

– Alex Honnold’s grip strength and an extremely unhinged anatomical question

– Reality TV corner: The Traitors, casting track athletes as traitors, and why popularity wins

– Femke Bol’s upcoming 800m debut and Super Bowl Sunday decision-making

– Politicians with running backgrounds and why distance runners are everywhere

📞 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.

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffTheRailsWithEricandAisha

Follow your hosts on Instagram:

🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_ericjenkins⁠⁠⁠⁠

🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🏃 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.

Track is officially back, indoor season is heating up, and the vibes immediately improve despite Storm Fern hitting New England and the chaos of a snowed-in Sunday.

In today's episode:

– Longevity genes, centenarians, and deciding whether living to 120 actually sounds fun

– Training anxiety in the snow, treadmill sign-up Google Docs, and pulling the power cord when someone runs long

– Why winter storms are way more fun when you’re not training for anything

– Deciding to not miss Millrose again and why the Armory remains undefeated

– Breaking down the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix and why every race delivered

– Noah Lyles’ dramatic crowd entrance and why it’s still good for the sport

– Ellie St. Pierre’s jaw-dropping 3K win eight months postpartum + why it matters for female athletes, contracts, and pregnancy conversations

– Why New Balance deserves credit for supporting women athletes through family planning

– How deep and brutal the U.S. women’s 1500 has become

– Josh Hoey breaking another world record, indoor racing chaos

– The psychology of early-season dominance vs. timing it right for championships

+ voicemails from listeners

📞 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.

🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffTheRailsWithEricandAisha

Follow your hosts on Instagram:

🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_ericjenkins⁠⁠⁠⁠

🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

🏃 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.