What a week! Ruth Chepngetich, the reigning women’s marathon world record holder, has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after testing positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).

What you need to know: The positive test came from a 14 March sample, with results showing 3,800 ng/mL of HCTZ — far above the WADA threshold of 20 ng/mL. HCTZ is not a performance enhancer, but is banned at all times for its use as a masking agent. Chepngetich initially chose a voluntary provisional suspension on 19 April, after being notified of the result on 16 April. On July 21, the AIU issued a formal charge and imposed its own provisional suspension as the investigation continues. Chepngetich made headlines last October when she shattered the marathon world record at the 2024 Chicago Marathon with a stunning 2:09:56, besting Tigst Assefa’s 2023 mark by nearly two minutes.

In this episode, Eric and Aisha discuss:

– Andy Byron, CEO of billion-dollar AI company Astronomer, has resigned following a viral kiss cam incident at a Coldplay concert

– What Ruth Chepngetich's 2:09:56 ruined for other athletes, future standards, etc.

– Kenya has a doping problem with more than 100+ athletes currently serving doping bans

– What can World Athletics or other entities do about Federico Rosa and his track record with past athletes testing positive for banned substances

– Eric and Aisha's personal experience with how doping has impacted their belief in extraordinary performances

– Why Ruth Chepngetich will hold onto the marathon world record

– Aisha on pacing Ruth Jebet's 8:52.78 world record in the steeplechase in 2016

– London Diamond League: Gudaf Tsegay Runs 4:11 For The Mile; Emmanuel Wanyonyi looks good; Who the hell is Phanuel Koech?! Oblique Seville beats Noah Lyles in the 100m

– Catching up on a few other results: Happy for Drew Hunter

– Voicemail: Build the best 1500m runner based on speed, aura, mentality and strength | A fantastic question about toothbrushes

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This week's episode has RANGE and these show notes read like Page 1 of a message board.

– How Eric and Aisha dealt with pre-race anxiety

– Aisha explains the Tour De France in track and running terms and how she became a huge cycling fan

– Eric reviews Justin Bieber’s new album

– How Beekeeper Coffee is saving Aisha

– Liverking is having a public meltdown and threatening to kill Joe Rogan

– Mac’s comments about Jakob made headlines in Norway

– Current events: The Epstein files, Texas floods and more.

– Monaco Diamond League recap

– Remembering why the 2012 London Olympic 800m final is incredible + Nick Symmonds’ mental cheat code

– Noah Lyles’ huge win and why the sport is better with him in it

– Not enough people are talking about Nelly Chepchirchir

– Addy Wiley breaks the American record and why the story and connection with the Johnsons remains an issue

– Ozempic and performance-enhancing drugs

– Eric opens up about his eating disorder during his professional running career

– An Alberto story you don’t want to miss

– Sound Running’s Sunset Tour

– Voicemail: Is it harder to run with 10 pounds on your chest or 5 pounds on your feet?

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"If you see me without my shirt off, get a police officer ASAP."

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.

This week's topics discussed include:

— Eric and Aisha’s July4th weekend updates

— Joey Chestnut vs. Usain Bolt in a 100m dash and 1 hot dog

– P. Diddy was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, but convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution. Justin Bieber is also struggling.

– Eric's shirtless phase

– Prefontaine Classic recap including Faith Kipyegon's 1500m world record, the sky's the limit for Beatrice Chebet after her 5000m world record

– In track, the women's side of the sport is more exciting and the athletes are getting paid more

– Thoughts on the U.S. Championships preview we saw in the 1500m and why Eric loves the storyline of Shelby Houlihan as a villain

– Aisha watched the meet on a tiny screen on a plane

– Why Athing Mu losing was a good thing and why we all love to see a comeback

– "To see Niels Laros walk him down, that's what you want. If you're the Prefontaine meet director, you're thinking, 'Fuck yes.'

– Nike dropped the ball on the Pre Classic special edition uniforms

– Props to Conner Mantz for running the 10K

– Voicemails from listeners: What is the best kit you've ever raced in? Are there cliques in professional running and are you racing better against people you dislike?

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"This sport is so close to collapsing."

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.

This week's topics discussed include:

– Gen Z is doing lots of cocaine

– Aisha is set to perform at a Colorado Rockies game

– Chris Robinson's unfortunate wardrobe malfunction and win at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet

– Reacting to Faith Kipyegon's 4:06 at Breaking4 and the inspiration from it

– What we think about Nike using the moving time and the gun time

– The brilliance and longevity of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

– Tyreek Hill beats Josephus Lyles in a 100m in Austin

– Josh Hoey runs 3:29 for 1500m in Ostrava

– The debut of the Off The Rails voicemail line: The 6-12-18-24 Challenge; Where do I find a "locked-in runner baddie"; If you could cast 10 track and field athletes on Love Island, who would it be

– RIP Bill Dellinger

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.

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🐝 ☕️ 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.

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.

This week's topics discussed include:

– The United States bombs Iran but Summer is here in New England

– Aisha updates us on her choir and first performance

– Paris Diamond League takeaways

– Breaking4 and Faith Kipyegon’s attempt to break 4:00 in the mile

– Turkey offers a lot of money to Jamaican track athletes to transfer allegiances

– Tyreek Hill and Noah Lyle’s’ shittalking

– The Gjert Ingebrigtsen trial is over

– Love Island discussion

– Voicemail Line Debut

Call in to (856) 279-0080‬ to leave us a voicemail with any question you may have, whether it's running-related or not.

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🐝 ☕️ 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.

"I'm not saying we need to be fist-fighting at Hayward but it needs to be a little bit closer to that. You go to Hayward Field for the Trials, the biggest meet in track and field in the U.S., and people would get mad if you're standing out of your seat. That's pathetic."

In the first official episode of Off The Rails, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer have a lot to catch up on:

– Grand Slam Track: Los Angeles Cancelled

– Suggestions on how to improve the product

– Pop Culture Corner: Love Island

– Donavan Brazier is BACK

– Remembering Eliud Kipsang

– Nico Young Wins The Oslo Diamond League 5000m + Old School Trivia

– Eric's Recurring Stress Dream About Racing

– Aisha's Nick Willis dream

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The Good Morning Track and Field crew is BACK, they’re LIVE, and they’re going local.

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