Running Things Considered

Off The Rails is officially back for 2026, and Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer waste absolutely no time getting comfortable.The episode opens with New Year’s resolutions (or the lack thereof), including Eric’s sudden commitment to mindfulness and Aisha’s accidental discovery that Diet Pepsi might be the key to peak hydration.Also discussed in this episode:– The rise of hydration culture: Diet Pepsi, Diet Coke, Liquid IV, Spindrift, LaCroix, and the realization that soda might actually be elite– Aisha’s full hydration personal best and why skiing all day unlocked a new relationship with fluids– Growing up in the ’90s, mom culture, and why Diet Coke feels genetically encoded– Aisha accidentally skiing a black diamond, survival turns, and Strava validating the effort– Why Aisha's Strava is private, deprogramming from pace shame, and learning to enjoy running again– World Cross Country Championships are days away and the excitement is real– Beatrice Chebet is sitting out World Cross to prioritize starting a f