Clayton Young On His 2:05:23 PR And Top American Finish At The Chicago Marathon While Battling A Torn Hamstring | Race Recap + Reflection

In this episode of the Sidious Mag Podcast, host Chris Chavez sits down with Clayton Young, who recently finished as the top American at the 2026 Chicago Marathon, achieving a personal best of 205.23, making him the second fastest American in history on a record-eligible course. Young shares his journey leading up to the race, discussing the challenges of competing with a significant hamstring injury, and the emotional toll of constant inquiries about his health. The episode covers the dynamics of the race, including pivotal moments such as fellow competitor Vinny Mowry’s early lead and the strategic decisions Young made in the final segments of the marathon. As he looks to the future, Young emphasizes the importance of support from his team and faith that propelled him through tough training leading up to his performance. He also reflects on the implications of his result for future races and Olympic qualification, noting that he still has goals of breaking the American record.