Clayton Young
United States

Clayton Young is an American long-distance runner, who competes for Asics. He ran collegiately for BYU, and won the 10,000 metres at the 2019 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships. He set a personal best of 2:08:00 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, finishing seventh. Young finished second at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, qualifying him for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Personal Bests
Half Marathon
1:00:52
1/19/2025
10 Miles Road
46:07
10/6/2024
10 Kilometres Road
28:31
6/23/2024
Marathon
2:08:00
10/8/2023
20 Kilometres Road
59:15
9/4/2023
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Just two days before the 129th Boston Marathon, we recorded a special live episode of Set the Pace at the Citizens House of Blues in Boston. With co-host Sam Ryan—four-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster and Boston Marathon runner—we dive into the racing mindset, the power of community, and what it means to cover the sport from both sides of the finish line. Then, legendary BYU coach and two-time Olympian Ed Eyestone joins us to talk about coaching elite American marathoners (including Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, and Keira D’Amato) and how consistency shaped his coaching philosophy. Plus, performance dietitian Lauren Thomas shares practical fueling strategies from the team at Maurten. Whether you’re lining up in Hopkinton or cheering for your favorite runners, this episode brings you right into the heart of Boston Marathon weekend.
Sam Ryan's Member Moment: (01:04)
Coach Ed Eyestone's Marathon Insights: (10:11)
Maurten's Lauren Thomas: (46:00)
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The 2025 Boston Marathon promises an exciting blend of redemption stories, debut intrigue, and head-to-head rivalries across both elite fields. On the men’s side, defending champion Sisay Lemma returns after last year’s audacious front-running victory, facing off against 2024 Chicago champ John Korir, two-time Boston winner Evans Chebet, rising Kenyan Daniel Mateiko, and U.S. hopeful Conner Mantz. Other contenders include Lesotho’s Tebello Ramakongoana and Americans Clayton Young and CJ Albertson, each hoping to outlast the pack or capitalize on race-day chaos.
In the women’s race, Hellen Obiri is chasing a rare three-peat in Boston, entering as the clear favorite despite a strong field. She’ll be challenged by past podium finishers Amane Beriso and Sharon Lokedi, 2:16 marathoner Yalemzerf Yehualaw, and rising marathon star Irene Cheptai. The American field is led by Keira D’Amato in her Boston debut, Emma Bates returning to form, and Dakota Popehn riding Olympic momentum. Young talents like Gabi Rooker, Jessica McClain, and Jackie Gaughan round out a promising domestic squad, with veterans Des Linden and Sara Vaughn adding experience to the mix.
Cooler temperatures, slight winds, and the Newton Hills promise another unpredictable Patriot’s Day. Tactics, toughness, and timing will determine who claims the tape on Boylston.
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Clayton Young shares his race plan and final thoughts ahead of the 2025 Boston Marathon. Clayton Young | 2:08:00 Personal Best (Chicago, 2023) "Now, because of Mantz’s mindset and insistence on running with the top East Africans in the race, there’s a consideration to be made as to how Clayton Young chooses to approach his race. He told the CITIUS MAG Podcast that the gap between him and Mantz has only gotten bigger in workouts this build, but it wouldn’t shock him to be side-by-side with him on race day. We’ve learned how Young can clutch up for marathons. But there’s also a likelihood that if Mantz goes for it with the top runners—suppose the leaders go out in 62:00 or faster—and he blows up, Young can play the clean-up role and finish as the top American. There’s also a chance Young takes a swing and goes for it as well. He mentioned how he structured his deal with the BAA to take a risk and try and truly finish on empty—something he’s yet to do in his recent marathons." FULL PREVIEW: https://citiusmag.beehiiv.com/p/2025-boston-marathon-elite-fields-preview PODCAST WITH CLAYTON: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aklJWAKwJ0D048IgRRO7G?si=4cb1d61351304519 Race results information and live tracking will be available on the Boston Marathon app. FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com

Chris Chavez, Eric Jenkins and Aisha Praught-Leer will preview all of the top athletes and storylines to watch for the men's and women's elite races at the 2025 Boston Marathon. Sisay Lemma, Hellen Obiri, John Korir, Sharon Lokedi, Evans Chebet, Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Edna Kiplagat, CJ Albertson, Zach Panning Amane Beriso, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Keira D’Amato, Sara Hall, Emma Bates, Dakotah Popehn are among the notable stars competing at the historic race. We will also share our picks at the end of the show. HOW TO WATCH THE RACE ON TV: All the Marathon Monday action gets underway on April 21st with pro races beginning at 9 a.m. The professional men’s field starts at 9:37 am E.T. and the pro women at 9:47 am E.T. Locally, the race will be viewable live on TV or online at WCVB-5. If you’re not in Massachusetts, the race will be shown live on ESPN2 with coverage beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. PRESENTED BY PUMA – Show presented by PUMA | The all-new Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 is here — and it's built to move you faster than ever before. Crafted with cutting-edge design + backed by science from UMass Amherst, this race-day shoe delivers a 3.15% boost in running economy (vs. the Fast-R 2) — which could mean shaving over 4.5 minutes off a 3-hour marathon time. Designed for serious speed. Proven to change the game. Get your edge. Lace up in the Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3. A limited global drop will go live on PUMA.com, in PUMA flagship stores and in select retailers across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia from Friday 25 April. Follow CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For partnership or sponsorship inquiries: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! #bostonmarathon

Clayton Young Previews The 2025 Boston Marathon + Regaining His Confidence In Training
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6 days ago
“That’s one of the beauties of Boston: that anyone can win on the day... There’s just too many variables. So do I have a shot? Yes. While that shot might be slim, it might be small, it’s definitely there and I definitely think about it. That’s what motivates me and makes me want to toe the line on race day and see what happens.” My guest for today's episode is Clayton Young. It should come as no surprise that this episode pairs well with last week's interview with Conner Mantz because since fall 2023, he's lined up alongside Conner in nearly every major race from Chicago to the Olympic Trials, Paris to New York, and most recently, in Houston back in January. While the spotlight often lands on Conner Mantz, it's impossible to overlook what Clayton has done: second at the Trials, ninth at the Olympics, seventh in New York City, and a personal best of 60:52 in Houston earlier this year for the half marathon. He's always been in the mix – always one move, one moment away from turning the tables. In today's conversation, Clayton reflects on the highs and lows of this particular training block, how he's managed to regain his confidence late in the build, and how he's approaching his Boston Marathon debut this upcoming Monday. Since he started representing himself, he also shares a bit of how he's making a bet on himself and how he went about structuring his contract for the race. It also wouldn't be fair if I didn't ask him what he thought his chances were of winning on race day. This episode talks about competition, belief, and the challenge of chasing your best when you're already running with the best every day in training. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR SWIFTWICK: Socks: sometimes you don't think about them until you do – like mile eight of a long run when your heels are on fire or when your sock has mysteriously vanished into your shoe. That's why we're teaming up with SWIFTWICK: the go-to sock brand for endurance athletes who care about performance and longevity. For a limited time, CITIUS MAG listeners get 15% off your first order with the code CITIUSMAG at checkout: https://swiftwick.com/collections/citius LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clayton-young-on-the-highs-and-lows-of-the-build/id1204506559?i=1000703533997 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0aklJWAKwJ0D048IgRRO7G?si=a2b81901171747c4 FOLLOW CITIUS MAG ▶ Subscribe to the podcast: https://apple.co/3Byp72I ▶ On Twitter: http://twitter.com/CitiusMag ▶ On Instagram: http://instagram.com/citiusmag ▶ On Facebook: http://facebook.com/citiusmag ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/citiusmag ▶ On our website: http://citiusmag.com For other inquiries, contact us: chris@citiusmag.com Thanks for watching - please like, share and comment, and subscribe! Help us continue to bring track and field to your home and become a member today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyDlyHPHLhcIT8ov53d5qg/join

“That’s one of the beauties of Boston: that anyone can win on the day... There’s just too many variables. So do I have a shot? Yes. While that shot might be slim, it might be small, it’s definitely there and I definitely think about it. That’s what motivates me and makes me want to toe the line on race day and see what happens.”
My guest for today's episode is Clayton Young. It should come as no surprise that this episode pairs well with last week's interview with Conner Mantz because since fall 2023, he's lined up alongside Conner in nearly every major race from Chicago to the Olympic Trials, Paris to New York, and most recently, in Houston back in January.
While the spotlight often lands on Conner Mantz, it's impossible to overlook what Clayton has done: second at the Trials, ninth at the Olympics, seventh in New York City, and a personal best of 60:52 in Houston earlier this year for the half marathon. He's always been in the mix – always one move, one moment away from turning the tables.
In today's conversation, Clayton reflects on the highs and lows of this particular training block, how he's managed to regain his confidence late in the build, and how he's approaching his Boston Marathon debut this upcoming Monday.
Since he started representing himself, he also shares a bit of how he's making a bet on himself and how he went about structuring his contract for the race. It also wouldn't be fair if I didn't ask him what he thought his chances were of winning on race day. This episode talks about competition, belief, and the challenge of chasing your best when you're already running with the best every day in training.
Host: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Guest: Clayton Young | @_clayton_young_ on Instagram
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Conner Mantz Breaks Down His Competition At The 2025 Boston Marathon + His Chances Of Winning It All
“I think I'm a guy who can win these races on the right day. I just need to prove that. I think the way to prove that, at least to myself, is to finish in the top three… I'd rather focus on getting on the podium in some of these races."
Welcome back Conner Mantz to the CITIUS MAG Podcast for his 9th career appearance on the show. He's back ahead of his return to the 2025 Boston Marathon and he's bringing some serious momentum with him. In the past year alone, Mantz has shattered the American half marathon record in Houston, backed it up with another 57:15 performance at the NYC Half, which is a non-record eligible course, yet quite the performance. He's continued his streak of finishing as the top American in every major marathon since the fall of 2023.
We talk about what's different this time around in Boston after his 11th place finish there in 2023, what he's learned from racing shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's best, and what he takes from another upcoming race with Clayton Young. We also go through some of the top contenders in the field and Conner expresses his thoughts on who's got a shot of winning and what he's taken away from each of those competitors.
We explore where his mindset is heading into Patriots Day 2025 – a day that could crown the next American to break through on Boston's legendary course. It's been more than a decade since we've had an American man win – and Conner Mantz has a shot.
Hosts: Chris Chavez | @chris_j_chavez on Instagram
Guest: Conner Mantz | @connermantz on Instagram
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Episode Rundown:
US Half Marathon Championships
Yared’s mile world record attempt
Josh Kerr pulling out of Milrose Games
Clayton Young’s vulnerability on YouTube
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Conner Mantz And Clayton Young Mic'd Up At 2025 BU Terrier Classic #buterrierclassic
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After a minor injury scare, Conner Mantz battles back with a relentless determination to get himself to the starting line. Adversity has not slowed his pursuit of greatness in the past. Meanwhile, Clayton Young, a late addition to the field, brings his trademark quiet resilience and consistency into the mix. Friends and training partners, Mantz and Young push each other daily, their rivalry now heightened by the unknowns of race-day fitness. For Young, Houston represents an opportunity to take over the spotlight and a fresh, healthy build-up. Joe Klecker’s journey continues to unfold with precision and poise as he prepares for his much-anticipated half marathon debut. Every workout sharpens his readiness. Confidence builds. Episode 2 dives into the determination of these three elite athletes as they navigate the final stretch to Houston. Series produced by Mac Fleet, Jason DeLeon and Amy Lori. Watch Episode 1 here: https://youtu.be/72gthn-veaw?si=c3qW3XJXGJFEF-5t Tune in and watch the 2025 Houston Half on Sunday, Jan. 19th. Race starts at 7:55 a.m. ET. Stream it live via ABC13 here: https://abc13.com/watch/live/

Before we get to Boston, the elite American [half-]marathoning circuit kicks off this Sunday in Houston, Texas, where fast times historically abound thanks to pancake flat topography, mild Texas “winters,” and top-tier talent converging from all across the country and world. And while the rest of us were deep in winter hibernation, plenty of the sport’s best and brightest spent their holiday season with one weekend in January circled on the calendar.
CITIUS MAG’s been cooking up an exciting behind-the-scenes docuseries following Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, and Joe Klecker as they prepare for the Houston Half. [Check out the trailer here, and stay tuned for the first episode, which premieres later today… like, subscribe, etcetera!] Klecker has already gone on record stating that the American record—59:43, set by Ryan Hall back at this same race in 2007—is something he’s been training toward in his debut at the distance.
But perhaps the most likely American record performance may come from the very athlete who already holds the women’s mark: Weini Kelati. At Houston last year—are you sensing a trend here?—Kelati ran 1:06:25 in her debut at the distance, kicking off a banner year highlighted by an eighth-place finish in the Olympic 10,000m. With her confidence buoyed and another full year of training under her belt, Kelati seems poised for a big day.
Chris Chavez chatted with Kelati’s coach, Stephen Haas, to check in on what fans might expect come Sunday, and learn a bit more about Kelati’s preparation with her Under Armour Mission Run Dark Sky Distance teammates in Flagstaff, Arizona. (Read the full interview here.)
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Matt & Luke discuss their preparation for the upcoming Houston Half Marathon and Marathon. They talk about training progress, strategies, mindset, tapering, and fueling techniques. They delve into a recent podcast with Ryan Hall for insights on maintaining a positive mindset and discuss key competitors in the race such as Conner Mantz, Joe Klecker, Clayton Young and Morgan Pearson. The pair also highlight the challenges posed by race conditions, such as wind, and share predictions for potential outcomes. Finally, they outline their diets and fueling plans for race day and highlight the importance of post-race recovery in their ongoing marathon endeavors.
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00:00 Welcome to Houston: Pre-Race Excitement
02:47 American Record Challenge: Houston Half Marathon
05:19 Analyzing the Competitors
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17:43 Pre-Race Advice and Preparation
25:18 Fueling Strategies for the Half Marathon
27:50 Marathon Plans and Adjustments
30:06 Reviewing Last Year's Results
31:01 Race Strategy and Pacing
32:07 Carb Restriction and Loading
33:32 Diet and Food Choices
38:52 Race Day Nutrition Plan
44:04 Post-Race Recovery and Future Plans
48:25 Conclusion and Shareholders Club

THE COACH ED EYESTONE SPECIAL
Today on the podcast is Ed Eyestone, not only one of the best distance coaches in the history of collegiate and professional running, but also a well-rounded person who loves theater and reading and has evolved a ton through his years of miles.
Ed is a BYU athlete and coaching legend. Even though he was cut from his high school baseball team, he won a state XC championship at Bonneville High.
Ed holds PRs of 13:32 in the 5k, 27:41 in the 10k (then a 10k record!), and a speedy 2:10:59 in the marathon. Ed has a plethora of accolades as an individual, which include being an 8-time member of the U.S Cross Country National Team; a 5-time US Road Runner of the Year as a Professional Runner. Ed is one of four men to claim the collegiate triple crown: winning the Cross Country, 5k and 10k titles.
Ed Attended BYU as a student and received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Minor in Spanish. He then went on to acquire a Master's Degree in exercise Science. Ed went on to have a decorated running career after he graduated; he competed in the Olympic Marathon in 1988 in Seoul, Korea (29th place, 2:19:09), and then in the Olympic Marathon 1992 in Barcelona, Spain (13th place, 2:15:23).
Ed is a very multifaceted individual. He served as a writer for Runner's World and a TV Commentator on ESPN after he stopped running competitively at 39. (He was a Reebok-sponsored runner for a few years. Ed also has a passion for theater and reading.
As a coach, Ed returned to BYU in 2000 as an Assistant Coach and then took over as Head Track Coach in 2013. Prior tocoming back, he coached at Weber State University. There is a laundry list of accolades to list as far as his BYU coaching career goes.
To name a few: he was named "Coach of the Year" for NCAA D1 for Cross Country twice (2019, 2024); he is a BYU Hall of Fame inductee; he was named head coach of Team USA at the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships; and won cross country NCAA Division 1 titles in 2019 and most recently in December of 2024. There are many more achievements, but suffice it to say he has had success wherever he has gone as a coach.
In terms of Olympic athletes, Coach Eyestone has overseen James Corrigan and Kenneth Rooks in the steeplechase, as well as Conner Mantz and Clayton Young during the 2024 Paris Olympics marathon. He has also coached Jared Ward and Casey Clinger.
In today's conversation we go in depth into Coach Eyestone's career,
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