When Eric Met Beatrice

Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer are back together after Tallahassee and why this was the quickest post-event turnaround in Off The Rails history. Warning: There's somehow a lot of murder talk in this one so if you're someone inclined to DM us about your disapproval of a subject, maybe skip this episode. In this week's episode: – Why the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee might have been the most fun event we have covered – Why World Cross fully lived up to (and exceeded) the hype – Running the course ourselves and realizing how absurdly fast the pros actually were – Breaking down the course obstacles: the man-made hill, deep sand pit, blue water pit, alligator hurdles, and shoe-swallowing mud – Eric meets Beatrice Chebet and immediately loses all composure – Beatrice Chebet officially becomes a Rail Rider – Mondo’s new song is a banger and the lyrics feel way too personal for Eric – Recapping Houston Half Marathon madness: eight men sub-60, Alex Maier’s No. 2 all-time American performance, and Rory Linkletter’s Canadian record – Valencia continues its reign of road-racing chaos with European records and ridiculous depth – Another major doping suspension with Albert Korir and why it’s both necessary and devastating – The Enhanced Games is adding more athletes, but “you don’t have to take the drugs” makes no sense, so we have skepticism about the entire concept – A shocking murder case involving a former NJNY athlete and how rarely this intersects with pro running – The Community race chaos featured jugglers passing exhausted former pros – Training panic ahead of the New Balance Mile Relay Challenge – Voicemails include: beer theft by a collegiate star, toilet FaceTimes, rapper alter egos, and LinkedIn motivation 📞 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 🏃 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. ---- ⚠️ 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.