At just 24 years old, Charles Hicks is already building an impressive résumé. The professional Nike athlete recently placed 7th at the TCS New York City Marathon, clocking a blazing 2:09 (finishing as the second American in his debut marathon), and captured his first USATF Championship title at the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. In this episode, Charles shares what’s fueled his breakthrough at longer distances, what it was like running alongside Eliud Kipchoge in New York, and the key lessons he’s learned throughout his rise in the sport. We also look back at his standout collegiate career at Stanford, preview what’s next on his racing calendar, and get a glimpse into who he is beyond the starting line. From mindset to mileage, this is a deep dive into one of American distance running’s brightest young stars.
Aired: February 26, 2026
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Photo Courtesy of David Hicks (@hicks_david)
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