It was a slower news week in the track and field world but that doesn’t stop Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer from yappin’.
In this episode, Eric and Aisha discuss:
– Eric’s anxiety about his upcoming trip to Tokyo and his fear of getting lost
– Aisha is taking advantage of her husband Will being out of town
– Pop culture news: Cardi B was on trial + Justin Bieber drops another album
– What’s Eric’s problem with Bad Bunny?
– A brief look at some of the races we are looking forward to the most in Tokyo
– Jess Hull is attempting the double
– The 5th Avenue Mile and how the fields are interesting because it’s made up of stars who missed qualifying for Worlds
– More on Tokyo: Eric’s events to watch on the men’s middle distance side
– Achilles injuries and why they’re the worst
Voicemails include:
– What do you think about a clean athlete spoiling the party at the Enhanced Games?
– RIP Chris Chavez’s knee
– How do you figure out what your event is?
– How do you navigate signing with a shoe company when you know that the brand’s shoes sucks?
– Do you think running influencers should be drug tested?
– A listener has plans to help Jimbo200's problems in the bedroom
– What exactly is the role of agents in track and field?
– What do we think about professional runners on Strava
– Someone needed to vent about their ex and its Eric’s favorite voicemail ever
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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.
