"Let Them Know We're Here"

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 Discussed in this week’s episode – Eric's Training Trips to Chicago and Toronto – Kelly Clarkson's animatronic bird drama – Shane Gillis / SNL controversy – Katie Zacharia fired as White House press secretary after 5 days – Discussion on the Nathan Fielder / Elizabeth Holmes movie – Aisha’s golf work trip was surprisingly fun – TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Recap – Amsterdam Marathon Recap – Looking Ahead: New York Marathon storylines to watch – Problems with broadcasting a marathon – "Let them know we're here." Voicemails this week: Amy's Rational and Irrational Fears (plus sidewalk debate); Second-time caller named Eric pitches that Eric Jenkins should come to a Santa Monica 5K and Zalt should be the official race hydration 📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not. 🍉 This episode is brought to you by ZALT. ZALT is an electrolyte pouch — tuck it in, sip water, and every sip gets electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. Their new V2 formula packs 372mg of active ingredients per pouch, including French sea salt, potassium, and B vitamins, and it tastes like salt on watermelon. Perfect for long runs, hot days, post-race, or the day after a wedding. Use code OTR10 for 10% off your entire order — and yes, it stacks with other discounts at TRYZALT.COM 🍫 This episode is brought to you by Unhinged. Try their chef-crafted bar with the caffeine of an espresso in it. 11–14g protein, 7–8g fiber. No crash. Try them today. Promo code CITIUS20 for 20% off all orders at AlwaysUnhinged.com 🛒 Get your Off The Rails merch here: https://off-the-rails-pod-shop.fourthwall.com/ 📞 Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it’s running-related or not. Follow your hosts on Instagram: 🗣️ Follow Eric Jenkins: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@_ericjenkins⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🗣️ Follow Aisha Praught-Leer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aishapraughtleer