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All Thomas wants is a techno song with Gregorian chants, but instead we get Sabrina Carpenter. All Robbe wants is an ultramarathon with tranquilizer darts and Mario Kart red shells, but instead we have the Western States 100. All Meg wants is for all of this nonsense to end. Anyway, we talk about all of that, as well as an in-podcast Between 2 Shoes where we compare the Brooks Hyperion Max 3 and Mizuno Neo Vista 2. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSLMNTNEW FLAVOR ALERT! Squeeze the most out of summer with LMNT's new limited-time Lemonade Salt — salty, tart, and refreshing, it brings you the best of summer wherever you are. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropLAGOON PILLOWSWe use Lagoon to get our best sleep (like we will at the Western States Sleep Station sponsored by Lagoon) and you should too. Featuring super soft covers, Certi-Pur foam and customizable features, they'll help you find the best pillow for your sleeping style. Visit them and use the discount code BELIEVE for 15% off your first order: http://lagoonsleep.com/believePILLAREnsuring NN Running athletes continue to take podiums and claim records, PILLAR Performance gets them to start lines in the best condition possible. Recovery is crucial to managing training loads, and adequately preparing for race day. This is why PILLAR's Triple Magnesium provides a high dosage of Magnesium Bisglycinate to boost the recovery score on your wearable. Enter code BITR on The Feed to receive 15% off your first order, and track the difference yourself: https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performanceINDEX0:00 - Intro13:14 - Fathers' Day Running18:24 - Local Baltimore Discussions33:13 - Move Her Mind Event Series / Nike Breaking 438:38 - The Return of the Hot Tub Boiz / Gondola Culture51:26 - Music Talk54:01 - Back to Western States56:33 - Best Shoes to Escape Human Hunters1:02:19 - Altra's New Campaign1:10:34 - Running Shoe Lingo1:12:50 - Between 2 Shoes: Brooks Hyperion Max 3 vs. Mizuno Neo Vista 2

Dirt Division leader Taylor, and longtime BITR contributor, Alex, sit down with Adidas Terrex athlete, Dani Moreno. Dani comes by way of Mammoth Lakes, California but grew up in LA where life was much different. They talk about Dani's history with sport, her adventurous hiatus from running, and her aspirations as she comes back from injury which includes trail racing at the highest level of our sport and that hard fought OTQ.Follow Dani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_yell_a/

Let us all hold hands and gather in a circle as offer up a sacrifice to AI – but before we do, please turn your attention to The Drop, where everything is real and nothing is plagiarized, as evidenced by our conversations on shoes bought on the dark web, trying to figure out Mastercard naming strategies, and the real life questions that come with acquiring a pet dog. Plus, you'll get some authentic shoe talk when we dive into the one-two punch of the Asics Metaspeed Sky and Edge Tokyo. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! SWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, Swiftwick is made right here in the USA, which means no price increases on account of tariffs. We're always running in their socks and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believeLMNTNEW FLAVOR ALERT! Squeeze the most out of summer with LMNT's new limited-time Lemonade Salt — salty, tart, and refreshing, it brings you the best of summer wherever you are. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropINDEX0:00 - Intro1:37 - Global Running Day6:20 - Mount To Coast x Oberhills10:39 - The Dark Web15:44 - Move Her Mind Event Series NYC / Mastercard Mini 10K31:18 - Futuristic Hotels33:27 - The Church of AI42:00 - Running talk52:50 - George the Dog1:00:26 - Saying Goodbye to Atreyu Running1:16:40 - Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo

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We've returned from our separate corners of the country and assemble to recap our individual weeks, including time spent in Colorado, Thomas's journey to the Spotify studios in NYC, and Meg's Minnesota sojourn. Plus, we talk about the Mount to Coast T1 and the very good update in the Mizuno Neo Vista 2. Shop The Meg High Pony Hat ➡ https://shop.believeintherun.com/products/the-meg-fractel-x-believe-editionShop the Robbe Raccoon Legionnaire ➡ https://shop.believeintherun.com/products/fractel-x-believe-robbe-raccoon-signature-legionnaireJOIN US ON THE RUN!Saturday, June 21 @ 8:00 a.m.Mount to Coast X BITR Trail Run - June 21, 8amLocation: Patapsco State Park, Soapstone Trail Head (park at Southwest Park and Ride, 1171 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD)Join us and Mount to Coast for the release of the all-new T1 trail shoe. We'll have 3 and 6.66 mile options followed by burgers from Kooper's food truck and apres run beverages. We'll also have multiple giveaways of Mount to Coast trail shoes!Cost: FREERSVP here: https://mailchi.mp/believeintherun/mounttocoastSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! SWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, Swiftwick is made right here in the USA, which means no price increases on account of tariffs. We're always running in their socks and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believePILLAREnsuring NN Running athletes continue to take podiums and claim records, PILLAR Performance gets them to start lines in the best condition possible. Recovery is crucial to managing training loads, and adequately preparing for race day. This is why PILLAR's Triple Magnesium provides a high dosage of Magnesium Bisglycinate to boost the recovery score on your wearable. Enter code BITR on The Feed to receive 15% off your first order, and track the difference yourself: https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performanceLMNTNEW FLAVOR ALERT! Squeeze the most out of summer with LMNT's new limited-time Lemonade Salt — salty, tart, and refreshing, it brings you the best of summer wherever you are. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropINDEX0:00 - Intro2:02 - Robbe in Colorado / The REI Situation17:09 - Celebrity Talk 24:34 - France Banning Outdoor Smoking27:12 - Move Her Mind Event Series Minneapolis34:04 - Fractal Collab Hat 37:33 - Thomas's NYC Trip58:01 - Shoe/apparel talk1:06:16 - Scott Jurek and David Blaine In The Same Room1:13:31 - Mizuno Neo Vista 21:19:50 - Believe Run Club Presents: Slow Roast Sunday1:21:07 - Grand Slam Track Philadelphia / Enhanced Games

If you're listening to this episode, you know that running changes lives. If it's changed anyone's life, it's certainly done so for Terence Gerchberg, who used running to help dig him out of a deep pit of gambling addiction. Eventually, it brought him to where he is today as CEO of Back On My Feet, an organization that works with people experiencing homelessness or addiction, empowering them to achieve economic independence through running and community. We talk about his life from past until present (including his experience on the Amazing Race), how running has transformed his life, and how he's using it to change others.Learn more about Back On My Feet: https://backonmyfeet.org/

Fresh off Memorial Day weekend and all of its misadventures, we accept the impossible mission of talking about running during a running podcast. But first – Summer GRIT is almost sold out, so get in if you still can. We also recap our past week of running, which included lost keys and trail runs in the Mount to Coast T1. Eventually, we talk about the Skechers Aero Spark, a really great trainer coming in at a $130 price point. This message will self destruct in five seconds.INDEX:0:00 Intro4:14 - Pickleball 6:18 - Memorial Day Weekend26:50 - Mount-To-Coast T1 32:18 - Summer GRIT / Ice Cream Talk43:49 - GRIT Gamblin'52:15 - Robbe's Pup54:35 - Mission: Impossible / Tom Cruise 1:01:46 - Bolder Boulder 1:02:40 - Skechers Aero SparkJOIN US ON THE RUN!Wednesday, June 4 @ 6:30 p.m.Global Run Day Crew Challenge w/ BITR, Charm City Run, and BrooksLocation: Patterson Park at Eastern & Linwood Ave., Baltimore, MDBring your crew, run some miles, get some Goodr sunglasses, and have a blast!Cost: FREERegister here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MD/Baltimore/GlobalRunningDayChallengePattersonParkSaturday, June 21 @ 8:00 a.m.Mount to Coast X BITR Trail Run - June 21, 8amLocation: Patapsco State Park, Soapstone Trail Head (park at Southwest Park and Ride, 1171 S. Rolling Road)Join us and Mount to Coast for the release of the all-new T1 trail shoe. We'll have 3 and 6.66 mile options followed by burgers from Kooper's food truck and apres run beverages. We'll also have multiple giveaways of Mount to Coast trail shoes!Cost: FREERSVP here: https://mailchi.mp/believeintherun/mounttocoastSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LMNTNEW FLAVOR ALERT! Squeeze the most out of summer with LMNT's new limited-time Lemonade Salt — salty, tart, and refreshing, it brings you the best of summer wherever you are. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropSWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, Swiftwick is made right here in the USA, which means no price increases on account of tariffs. We're always running in their socks and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believeLAGOON PILLOWSWe use Lagoon to get our best sleep and you should too. Featuring super soft covers, Certi-Pur foam and customizable features, they'll help you find the best pillow for your sleeping style. Visit them at http://lagoonsleep.com/believe and use the discount code BELIEVE for 15% off your first order.

Thomas chats with Zach Litoff, a San Francisco based artist and designer with a love of athletics who as done work for clients like Hoka, Nike, Endorphins Running, and more.Follow Zach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litoffstudios

We know everyone was concerned, but yes, we did in fact live through the 2025 Baltimore Tornado (though sadly many of the trees in our favorite little park did not). In other news, Summer GRIT registration opens on Monday at 9 a.m. ET! You know the drill, so make sure you get in before it sells out. We also try and figure out how a brand new pair of Jordans are the same price as an entry level running shoe. Speaking of running shoes, we also go more in-depth on the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5.Learn more and register for Summer GRIT: https://believeintherun.com/gritSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! LMNTNEW FLAVOR ALERT! Squeeze the most out of summer with LMNT's new limited-time Lemonade Salt — salty, tart, and refreshing, it brings you the best of summer wherever you are. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropSWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, Swiftwick is made right here in the USA, which means no price increases on account of tariffs. We're always running in their socks and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believePILLAREnsuring NN Running athletes continue to take podiums and claim records, PILLAR Performance gets them to start lines in the best condition possible. Recovery is crucial to managing training loads, and adequately preparing for race day. This is why PILLAR's Triple Magnesium provides a high dosage of Magnesium Bisglycinate to boost the recovery score on your wearable. Enter code BITR on The Feed to receive 15% off your first order, and track the difference yourself: https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performanceLAGOON PILLOWSWe use Lagoon to get our best sleep and you should too. Featuring super soft covers, Certi-Pur foam and customizable features, they'll help you find the best pillow for your sleeping style. Visit them at http://lagoonsleep.com/believe and use the discount code BELIEVE for 15% off your first order.INDEX00:00 INTRO00:48 - Summer GRIT and Upcoming Events12:20 - Public Etiquette18:43 - Brooklyn Half20:16 - Traction on the Adidas Pro Evo 225:31 - Running Shoe Talk34:18 - Toe Talk37:28 - Tornado in Baltimore44:54 - Country Music48:21 - Move Her Mind Event Series1:02:17 - Zyn City1:07:18 - More Running and Shoe Talk1:13:45 - New Balance Rebel V51:30:41 - Miscellaneous Nonsense

Thomas sits town with Taesun Kim, footwear designer at Puma, to chat all about running shoes and his background.

Baltimore is on the rebound and we're doing our best to keep the ball bouncing. Speaking of bouncing, we pinball around from organ donation to Skechers stock, to Meg's very desirable Beanie Babies collection. We also talk about the Brooks Ghost Max 3 and Brooks Ghost 17, since this is a shoe review channel, after all.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LA SPORTIVAIntroducing the Prodigio Pro Running Shoe from La Sportiva—crafted for ultrarunners, trail addicts, or anyone chasing their next big effort. With XFlow Speed, a dual-super critical nitrogen-infused EVA and TPU midsole technology, AND an ultralight Power Wire mesh upper - it's responsive, durable, and ready for any terrain. Go farther, go faster! Get our full thoughts on one of the best trail shoes of 2025 and pick it up at the link in the review: https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/la-sportiva-prodigio-pro-review/Shop the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://alnk.to/6mRuqATSWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, we're always running in the Flite XT and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believeLMNTNEW FLAVOR ALERT! Just in time for summer, LMNT just dropped an all-new Lemonade Salt flavor and it may be their best one yet. We've been crushing it after every run to restore our salt and electrolyte supplies. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropPILLAREnsuring NN Running athletes continue to take podiums and claim records, PILLAR Performance gets them to start lines in the best condition possible. Recovery is crucial to managing training loads, and adequately preparing for race day. This is why PILLAR's Triple Magnesium provides a high dosage of Magnesium Bisglycinate to boost the recovery score on your wearable. Enter code BITR on The Feed to receive 15% off your first order, and track the difference yourself: ⁠https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performanceINDEX00:00 - Intro4:47 - Meg's trip to NYC with Superfeet / Move Her Mind Ridgefield13:32 - Move Her Mind Event Series (Meg's media, )15:06 - Organ donation21:50 - Asics Metaspeed Tokyo Edge/Sky27:55 - Thomas's weekend trail race34:17 - Robbe's weekend in PA47:25 - Training talk59:20 - 5 Hour Energies and B-Vitamins1:03:00 - Skechers Stock and hurricane cash machines1:07:35 - Princess Diana Beanie Babies1:17:20 - Shoe talk (Brooks Ghost Max 3, Brook Ghost 17)1:28:02 - Turnstile's Hometown Gig

Bimma Williams is a Collab Marketing Educator recognized by HYPEBEAST as The Voice of Collabs. With over a decade of experience, he has helped brands like Nike, Yeezy, adidas, and Saucony generate $1.5 billion+ in revenue through strategic collaborations.His insights have been featured in Forbes, Complex, Business Insider, HYPEBEAST, UPROXX, and VIBE. His viral Instagram series, Collab Lab, has reached 15 million views in 12 months, breaking down what makes brand partnerships successful.Follow Bimma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bimmawilliams

Back to Baltimore, which means more running and more package thieves coming after the summer 2025 Saucony collection. We recap our saga of tracking down shoes, while running in some sizzling heaters for the summer, including the Brooks Hyperion Max 3, Nike Streakfly 2, and Adidas Adios Pro Evo 2. Karl also wraps up his London experience.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSLA SPORTIVAIntroducing the Prodigio Pro running shoe from La Sportiva—crafted for ultrarunners, trail addicts, or anyone chasing their next big effort. With XFlow Speed, a dual-super critical nitrogen-infused EVA and TPU midsole technology, AND an ultralight Power Wire mesh upper - it's responsive, durable, and ready for any terrain. Go farther, go faster! Get our full thoughts on one of the best trail shoes of 2025: https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/la-sportiva-prodigio-pro-review/Shop the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://alnk.to/6mRuqATSWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, we're always running in the Flite XT and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believeLMNTNEW FLAVOR ALERT! Just in time for summer, LMNT just dropped an all-new Lemonade Salt flavor and it may be their best one yet. We've been crushing it after every run to restore our salt and electrolyte supplies. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropINDEX00:00 - Intro1:55 - Shoe theft20:08 - Old school tech talk28:48 - Epic Water Filters43:00 - Shoe talk1:01:00 - Karl's London Trip 1:09:00 - TV's and Movies, Max Discovery1:20:00 - Protein chips and Snow Cones

Robbe chats with Henry Abbott, basketball expert and former ESPN journalist, about his new book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance," which explores groundbreaking new approaches to athletic training, injury prevention, and enhancing performance using “ballistic” movements. The book reveals a surprising takeaway: The explosive moves and ground impacts we often avoid in everyday workouts might provide the secret to an injury-free athletic life. As you can imagine, we talk about injury, prevention, and what it looks like to reimagine how we assess injury.Pick up "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance": https://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Science-Injury-Free-Athletic-Performance/dp/1324050136Subscribe to Henry's True Hoop Substack: https://www.truehoop.com/(Sorry about Robbe's audio on this one, lost the original and had to use the backup.)

Spring marathon season comes to a close, as Thomas and Meaghan run the London Marathon and barely make it back across the Atlantic alive as you'll see in this episode. It's been a real limp to the finish, but we're back and we're ready to relax ...oh wait, Meg heads out on the Move Her Mind tour with ASICS next week and Summer GRIT registration is just around the corner (Memorial Day). Anyway, buckle up and strap on the oxygen mask, you're gonna need it.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!SWIFTWICKWe love Swiftwick socks for their longevity, comfort and performance (Meg and Thomas ran London in them, Robbe never takes them off because he's like that). The Flite XT Crew is a personal favorite, but the Maxus Zero Tab is a can't miss as well. Try them now and get 15% off by using code BELIEVE15: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believePILLAREnsuring NN Running athletes continue to take podiums and claim records, PILLAR Performance gets them to start lines in the best condition possible. Recovery is crucial to managing training loads, and adequately preparing for race day. This is why PILLAR's Triple Magnesium provides a high dosage of Magnesium Bisglycinate to boost the recovery score on your wearable. Enter code BITR on The Feed to receive 15% off your first order, and track the difference yourself: https://thefeed.com/products/pillar-performance

Thomas met Toby Tanser while on his recent trip to Kenya and immediately knew he had to have him on the podcast. Shoe4Africa originated 30 years ago from Toby's vision of harnessing the power of sports to create positive change for African children. Initially focused on collecting and distributing athletic shoes to aspiring young runners in Kenya their efforts expanded to address broader issues, including healthcare and education. Currently operating with only one paid staff member, Shoe4Africa has built East and Central Africa's first public children's hospital, which has treated over 1.2 million children. Beyond healthcare, they've established six free-to-attend schools, a Boys and Girls Club, and generated hundreds of jobs, all while distributing over 6 million meals to those in need.Learn more about Shoe4Africa: https://shoe4africa.org/Follow Shoe4Africa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoe4africa/

We've returned from the Super Bowl of running – the 129th Boston Marathon – but first, we made a couple detours to the emergency room and the Cheesecake Factory. for a dose of pain pills and fine dining, respectively. Then it was a slew of events, including an incredible opening night with Adidas, running the B.A.A. 5K, a fun and festive marathon track relay with New Balance, the always epic shakeout with Asics, then front row seats to the best World Major of them all. Thanks to everyone who came out to one or more of the events or said hello at some point during the weekend. And congrats to Crossing-The Finish Karl, Lo, Aubrey, and all the other 28,000+ finishers of the Boston Marathon. It was an amazing sight to see.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LMNTIt's warming up, which means you're sweating more, which means you need more salt. Like, a lot more. Luckily, LMNT has 1000 mg of the stuff, as well as potassium and magnesium. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop

We sat down with Charlotte and Ben from the Adidas team while in Boston for marathon weekend to chat all about the new Boston 13. We had a few audio issues but we hope you enjoy this fun chat!

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We sit down with Dr. Desmond Wilson, Eternal's Chief Medical Officer. He's a doctor, avid trail runner and talks to us about aging as an athlete. Eternal is new healthcare service tailored to performance for athletes, which just launched in San Francisco and New York. Eternal provides a proactive, science-backed approach to help athletes better understand their changing bodies, optimize peak performance, and continue excelling as they age.

The boys are back in town, except now Robbe has ventured off to Spain. But that's okay, as Karl joins Thomas and Meg in front of the camera this week to recap their adventure in Kenya with Kiprun to unveil their new race shoe, the KD900X LAB - a 5K/10K racer which seems pretty promising. Plus, Meg recaps her time in D.C. for the start of the Asics Move Her Mind Event Series as well as racing the Cherry Blossom 10-miler. This episode is a pretty long one, so hopefully you're running enough miles out there to cover the entire thing.WAHOO FITNESS Discover the KICKR RUN, a groundbreaking reimagination of the treadmill from Wahoo. Its innovative RunFree mode lets you run naturally—automatically adjusting to your pace without having to press a button. Plus, effortlessly sync with training devices to optimize your indoor workouts and achieve your goals. Learn more: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/?rfsn=8167444.8594e18 SWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, Swiftwick just launched their new spring collection this week, and Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believeLMNTIt's warming up, which means you're sweating more, which means you need more salt. Like, a lot more. Luckily, LMNT has 1000 mg of the stuff, as well as potassium and magnesium. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropMICHAEL BONSBY HVAC We talk a lot about performance and recovery—but let's be real, if your home's not comfortable, neither is your training. That's why we teamed up with Michael Bonsby HVAC, a local Maryland legend and part of the Zephyr Home Services crew. They helped us out big time, and now they're offering Believe in the Run listeners $50 off any service or new install. Spring is almost here, so get ready to elevate your cool down after this summer's hottest runs. They've got you covered, so book your service now at www.michaelbonsbyhvac.com.

We got Erin Azar back on the show, even though she's officially too cool for us. This time, she's talking casual convos with NFL players, her marathon training for London (using the Galloway method), and her very chill philosophy on doing less. Erin is down-to-earth and effortlessly funny and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

Thomas and Karl are off galavanting in Kenya, so we recorded this on a Friday, which is always questionable. We cover the usual nonsense, talk about the Nike Vaporfly, and petition some brand, somewhere, to take us up on our offer to have a real life unicorn in Boston. Robbe also gives us his review of the King of Moab, a trail running documentary that– spoiler alert– is pretty great. There's also a lot of shoe talk at the end, so go listen wherever you enjoy your favorite podcasts.SAYSKYExperience the premium quality and unique design of the SAYSKY collection. Check it out now at saysky.com and use code DROP15 to save. WAHOO FITNESS Discover the KICKR RUN, a groundbreaking reimagination of the treadmill from Wahoo. Its innovative RunFree mode lets you run naturally—automatically adjusting to your pace without having to press a button. Plus, effortlessly sync with training devices to optimize your indoor workouts and achieve your goals. Learn more: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/?rfsn=8167444.8594e18 LMNTIt's warming up, which means you're sweating more, which means you need more salt. Like, a lot more. Luckily, LMNT has 1000 mg of the stuff, as well as potassium and magnesium. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropMICHAEL BONSBY HVAC We talk a lot about performance and recovery—but let's be real, if your home's not comfortable, neither is your training. That's why we teamed up with Michael Bonsby HVAC, a local Maryland legend and part of the Zephyr Home Services crew. They helped us out big time, and now they're offering Believe in the Run listeners $50 off any service or new install. Spring is almost here, so get ready to elevate your cool down after this summer's hottest runs. They've got you covered, so book your service now at www.michaelbonsbyhvac.com.

Thomas spoke with Kyle Awtry, founder of Sauri Running—a niche running brand based out of LA. 

If you've ever looked a Canadian goose in the eye, well, you know you've seen pure evil. Today on the podcast, we talk about encounters with geese, jury duty in Baltimore, shark cages, and Karl's latest emo hit titled "Heartbreak Hill." We also talk about a few other shoes, including more experiences in the Tracksmith Eliot Racer and the Veja Condor 3 Advanced.Support our sponsors!SAYSKY X PUMAExperience the premium quality and unique design of the PUMA x SAYSKY collection. Check it out now at saysky.com and use code DROP15 to save. WAHOO FITNESS Discover the KICKR RUN, a groundbreaking reimagination of the treadmill from Wahoo. Its innovative RunFree mode lets you run naturally—automatically adjusting to your pace without having to press a button. Plus, effortlessly sync with training devices to optimize your indoor workouts and achieve your goals. Learn more: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/?rfsn=8167444.8594e18 SWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, Swiftwick just launched their new spring collection this week, and Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believeLMNTIt's warming up, which means you're sweating more, which means you need more salt. Like, a lot more. Luckily, LMNT has 1000 mg of the stuff, as well as potassium and magnesium. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropMICHAEL BONSBY HVAC We talk a lot about performance and recovery—but let's be real, if your home's not comfortable, neither is your training. That's why we teamed up with Michael Bonsby HVAC, a local Maryland legend and part of the Zephyr Home Services crew. They helped us out big time, and now they're offering Believe in the Run listeners $50 off any service or new install. Spring is almost here, so get ready to elevate your cool down after this summer's hottest runs. They've got you covered, so book your service now at www.michaelbonsbyhvac.com.INDEX3:05 - Favorite Seasons / Second Summer5:28 - TV talk13:00 - Boston Marathon course / Getting your heart actually broken at Heartbreak Hill20:51 - Dolphins and sharks27:00 - Evil Geese31:20 - Robbe's Jury Duty experience38:37 - Nepo Babies42:15 - The Speed Project / Barkley Marathon / HAT 50K1:07:06 - Weightlifting talk1:09:00 - Shoe talk1:16:00 - Tracksmith Signs Steph Bruce / Puma "Got High" ad1:22:34 - Veja Condor 3 Advanced

One of the most fascinating athletes in the marathon scene right now, CJ Albertson is doing it his way and succeeding at every step of the way. From racking up ultra high mileage weeks to dropping it down to almost nothing in between cycles, to juggling running and a full-time job as a professor, coach and dad, all while managing to come out with top-10 finishes at the Olympic Trials, NYC Marathon, Boston Marathon, Chicago Marathon, and CIM. And that was just in 2024. This was such a great look inside the training and accomplishments of one of the best American marathoners right now.Follow CJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjalbertson/Check out our Brooks running reviews: https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/type/road/?shoe_brand=971

Spring means one thing– the reemergence of snot slugs on the faces of marathoners. Just like this podcast, running ain't pretty, but we're good about putting lipstick on a pig, so we try to do it here by throwing in some talk about the LA Marathon and NYC Half Marathon. Also, let's say it for the record: don't take NSAIDs before or during a race. But DO take Zbiotics* afterwards.*Does not consitute as medical advice, consult your doctor before and after listening to The Drop or celebrating St. Paddy's with KarlSupport our sponsors!SAYSKY X PUMAExperience the premium quality and unique design of the PUMA x SAYSKY collection. Check it out now at saysky.com and use code DROP15 to save. WAHOO FITNESS We've got a new series on YouTube that follows Thomas' training to London using the Wahoo Kickr Run Treadmill. Follow along every Frida, and watch episode 2 ⁠here⁠. You can learn more about the runner-focused treadmill (including seamless elevation and pace changes) and purchase one ⁠here⁠.LMNTIt's warming up, which means you're sweating more, which means you need more salt. Like, a lot more. Luckily, LMNT has 1000 mg of the stuff, as well as potassium and magnesium. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropINDEX00:00 - Intro5:08 - Streaking, Movie Talk, Looney Tunes15:23 - NYC Half Marathon 20:48 - LA Marathon 202528:03 - ZBiotics 31:42 - Advil + Influencer Campaign45:10 - Training Talk 1:08:47 - Gym Talk1:12:28 - Shoe Talk (Diadora Atomo Star)

In-studio guests are always the best, and since Speedland is always doing their best to be the best, it only made sense that they'd come to Baltimore to hang out. Robbe talks with founders Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon about upcoming 2025 models, including the RX:FPY, the brand's first-ever road shoe (now available for pre-order). This is a great episode for all you industry folks and shoe nerds, to see what goes into getting a small footwear brand off the ground.Check out Speedland: https://www.runspeedland.com/Follow Speedland on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runspeedland/

Southwest is basically Spirit Plus now, which makes this podcast Spirit Minus, but don't worry– we'll never charge you for all that baggage you're carrying around. Zero guarantees this plane stays on course, because right after liftoff we veer right into King Richard III, Baltimore ice cream trucks, and our favorite variations of the Mandela Effect. Also, a couple of us signed up for the JFK 50 Miler, for better or for worse. Finally, we talk about the Tracksmith Eliot Racer, a surprisingly capable race day shoe with a super bouncy, dual layer ATPU and PEBAX midsole. Support our sponsors!SAYSKY X PUMAExperience the premium quality and unique design of the PUMA x SAYSKY collection. Check it out now at saysky.com and use code DROP15 to save. SWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, Swiftwick just launched their new spring collection this week, and Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believeWAHOO FITNESS We've got a new series on YouTube that follows Thomas' training to London using the Wahoo Kickr Run Treadmill. Follow along every Frida, and watch episode 2 here. You can learn more about the runner-focused treadmill (including seamless elevation and pace changes) and purchase one here.LMNTIt's warming up, which means you're sweating more, which means you need more salt. Like, a lot more. Luckily, LMNT has 1000 mg of the stuff, as well as potassium and magnesium. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropINDEX00:00 - Intro4:11 - Richard III found under parking lot 18:43 - Baltimore Ice Cream Trucks21:28 - Southwest Airlines newest baggage policy 27:41 - Nerds Gummy Clusters30:58 - JFK 50 Miler42:58 - Training Talks / Wahoo Kickr RUN56:21 - The Mandela Effect1:00:46 - Horror Movies1:02:47 - Puma x Saysky 1:06:47 - Canadian Bacon vs. Bacon1:12:00 - Shoe talk (Tracksmith Eliot Racer)

A good collab is a great thing, and the all-new Puma x Saysky footwear and apparel collection hits all the right spots. We head up to Puma HQ in Boston to check out the collection and sit down for a podcast discussion with Saysky founder Lars C. Pedersen, as well as Puma designers and product line managers. Get the background on how it all came together, what went into the designs, and how much teamwork it takes to get a collaboration off the ground and into your hands.The Puma x Saysky collection features three key footwear silhouettes (ForeveRun Nitro 2, Deviate Nitro 3 and Deviate Nitro Elite 3), as well as a full range of men's and women's apparel. It launches globally on March 13 at 11:00 AM CET, and will be available to purchase on PUMA.com, SAYSKY.com, in PUMA Flagship stores and in select retailers across the globe.

It's a sign of the times that we ended up talking about the Tokyo Marathon, but first– we cover all the food topics we can with cockroach milk, Wendy's Thin Mint Frostys, Hop Water, and maybe some watermelon sugar (sounds like a great flavor of LMNT). Then we tie it all together with the Puma ForeverRun Nitro 2, a very comfortable and bouncy stability shoe, with just the right amount of support.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LMNTThe LMNT Sample Pack includes 8 of our drink mix flavors. This is the perfect offer for anyone who wants either to find their favorite LMNT flavor, or to share LMNT with a friend.Get your LMNT sample pack here ➡ https://www.drinklmnt.com/thedrop

We've made a huge mistake and gave Karl a dedicated microphone. Robbe's taken aback by his golden voice, but the show goes on with a recap of our visit to Puma headquarters, overview on the Hoka Clifton 10, first thoughts on the Norda 005, and Thomas's recap of a raucous weekend with Taylor, head of the BITR Dirt Division. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON PILLOWSStop being tired, get better sleep with Lagoon Pillows. We use them every night, you should too. Use discount code BELIEVE for 15% off your first order: https://www.lagoonsleep.com/believeSOARWe've partnered with SOAR to offer one lucky listener a SOAR Race Vest and Marathon Shorts to update their racing wardrobe. Simply sign up to receive SOAR email offers and news and one runner will be chosen at random and notified after 28/02/2025. Enter to win:https://www.soarrunning.com/en-us/blogs/news/believe-in-the-run-x-soarLMNTThe LMNT Sample Pack includes 8 of our drink mix flavors. This is the perfect offer for anyone who wants either to find their favorite LMNT flavor, or to share LMNT with a friend.Get your LMNT sample pack here ➡ https://www.drinklmnt.com/thedropINDEX00:00 Intro1:08 - Garfield & Friends3:57 - Lagoon Pillows6:00 - Boston Puma Trip6:58 - Cheesecake Factory gift card 46:34 - Tattoos49:49 - A Weekend in Baltimore with Taylor1:07:30 - Shoe talk

So many things happening in running right now, and not enough time to talk about them all. So we'll make sure to cover the rest. From Barcelona to BU to Blue from Old School, we keep you on the front lines of all the things you need to know, including Severance recaps and Starbucks rebrands. We also talk about the Diadora Gara Carbon 2, which we're pretty sure is just the Diadora Gara Carbon 1, but hey– it's still a great shoe.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!SOARWe've partnered with SOAR to offer one lucky listener a SOAR Race Vest and Marathon Shorts to update their racing wardrobe. Simply sign up to receive SOAR email offers and news and one runner will be chosen at random and notified after 28/02/2025.Enter to win https://www.soarrunning.com/en-us/blogs/news/believe-in-the-run-x-soarLMNTThe LMNT Sample Pack includes 8 of our drink mix flavors. This is the perfect offer for anyone who wants either to find their favorite LMNT flavor, or to share LMNT with a friend.Get your LMNT sample pack here ➡ https://www.drinklmnt.com/thedrop

Some of our favorite episodes are the conversations with the people behind the shoes. Richard Kuchinsky is a running shoe designer and founder of the Directive Collective Design Studios. He's worked with a number of brands over the years, seeking to combine aesthetics with performance in the best way possible. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Thomas about shoe design, trends, and everything behind what you wear on your feet.Follow Richard: https://www.instagram.com/rkuchinsky/Follow Directive Collective: https://www.instagram.com/directivecollective/

Always fun when you have to re-record an entire episode. That's what we had to do this week (after recording one of our best episodes over). We tried to replicate it the best we could by recapping the Super Bowl and the Millrose Games, marveling at Skechers audacity and insistence on ripping off On, and reminsicing about smoky dive bars and 8-bit video games. We also talk about the On Cloudsurfer 2, a daily trainer and first shoe of the On "SOFT WINS" campaign.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!SOARWe've partnered with SOAR to offer one lucky listener a SOAR Race Vest and Marathon Shorts to update their racing wardrobe. Simply sign up to receive SOAR email offers and news and one runner will be chosen at random and notified after 28/02/2025.Enter to winhttps://www.soarrunning.com/en-us/blogs/news/believe-in-the-run-x-soarLMNTThe LMNT Sample Pack includes 8 of our drink mix flavors. This is the perfect offer for anyone who wants either to find their favorite LMNT flavor, or to share LMNT with a friend.Get your LMNT sample pack here ➡ http://LMNT.com/thedrop

Live from the beautiful and warm waters of Miami, Florida, the Believe in the Run duo of Thomas and Meaghan chat with Val Weilert (Senior Designer Manager of Performance Road Footwear) and Rebekah Broh (Senior Director of Product) of Hoka about all things Bondi 9 and Cielo X1 2.0. Get a look behind the scenes of what goes into footwear design and development at Hoka.Read the review of the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 ➡ https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/hoka-cielo-x1-2-0-review/Read the review of the Hoka Bondi 9 ➡ https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/hoka-bondi-9-review/

On this episode of The Drop, we recap our time running the Miami Half Marathon in the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 and our group run that we hosted from a yacht. It was hot, it was fun, we want to go back. If you're in Florida, check out Simmi's Bakehouse! ➡ https://simmisbakehouse.com/ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! LMNT The LMNT Sample Pack includes 8 of our drink mix flavors. This is the perfect offer for anyone who wants either to find their favorite LMNT flavor, or to share LMNT with a friend.Get your LMNT sample pack here ➡ http://LMNT.com/thedrop SOAR We've partnered with SOAR to offer one lucky listener a SOAR Race Vest and Marathon Shorts to update their racing wardrobe. Simply sign up to receive SOAR email offers and news and one runner will be chosen at random and notified after 28/02/2025.Enter to win https://www.soarrunning.com/en-us/blogs/news/believe-in-the-run-x-soar

There's a hole in this ship and the only that can fix it Billy Mays (RIP) and flex tape. Even then, probably not. This week on The Drop, we surprisingly do talk a good bit about running, including the strength of our trail team, Paris Fashion Week, whether or not we know what intervals and repeats mean. We also discuss the totally wild and renewed version of the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0. Meet us in Miami! Get all the details and RSVP here: https://mailchi.mp/believeintherun/hoka-miamiCheck out Onyx Coffee Lab: https://onyxcoffeelab.com/Check out Upper Void: https://www.instagram.com/uppervoid_/ Check out the artwork of Isabella Di Sclafani: https://www.instagram.com/isabelladisclafani SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS LMNT Eventually it's going to be cold outside, but you're still going to need salt and electrolytes to get your body right. So make sure you're ready with LMNT's hot drink mixes, featuring Chocolate Chai, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Raspberry. Pick up your LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order here ➡ ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠

Completing 100 Ironman-length triathlons in 100 days seems like hell, but James Lawrence set out to do it. And he did it. Hear about his journey and read all about it in his new book, "Iron Hope."

Our brains are mostly frozen, which is how we went a whole podcast forgetting to give our respect to Conner Mantz at the Houston Marathon. But we do manage to talk about running shoes, including the Brooks Glycerin 22, while mixing in a whole bunch of other interests, including our favorite TV shows of all-time. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LMNTEventually it's going to be cold outside, but you're still going to need salt and electrolytes to get your body right. So make sure you're ready with LMNT's hot drink mixes, featuring Chocolate Chai, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Raspberry. Pick up your LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order here ➡ ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠

Keira D'Amato is back on the podcast (previously on Ep11, 100 and 292) for another fun conversation and a big announcement! Keira has always worn several hats (pro-athlete, realtor, oreo-reviewer, mom, to name a few) but she's on the show to add yet another one: author. In her new book, Don't Call it a Comeback, Keira relives her unusual, challenging, hilarious, un-filtered, fun, inspiring running journey and brings us all along for the ride. Go ahead and pre-order this one: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/dont-call-it-9781250344946/

Last weekend was a blast running with the GRIT gang here in Baltimore, so in this week's episode of The Drop, we recap that. Meg was having the worst run ever in Charleston, so she dives into that, as well as how she got to see the Bob Dylan movie six months in advance. We also cover the return of Shelby Houlihan and the state of Strava before getting into all the details of the Hoka Bondi 9. We'll going to Miami! Come join us for a shakeout run and hang out with us on a freakin' yacht, where you can demo the Bondi 9 and snag some free swag, including a pair of Goodr sunglasses. RSVP here: Read the review of the Hoka Bondi 9: https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/hoka-bondi-9-review/ INDEX 00:00 Intro 03:15 GRIT Party Recap 12:14 Meg in Charleston 21:16 What about Bobs? 28:12 Shelby is back 42:00 Sträva sniping 51:05 Winter Gear 55:37 Weightlifting report 1:05:50 Hoka Bondi 9

Kicking the new year off right with trying to figure out if pigeons are halal, the legacy of the Donner Party, hologram bracelets and very non-Eastern philosophies, Winter GRIT updates, and Meg's new foray into sourdough bread baking. Also, we talk about the Anta C202 5 GT, which sounds like a droid name, and more thoughts on the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27. We'll also be in Miami at the end of the month, so maybe we'll see you there. INDEX 00:00 Intro 04:17 Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 06:42 GRIT Update 09:27 Halal Pigeons 24:13 Holograms 33:30 ChatGPT 47:56 Xmas Presents 1:00:00 Sourdough 1:02:38 Anta C202 5 GT 1:15:27 Miami

Running is great, but what about runnning a running specialty store? That's what Victor Diaz does as owner and operator of Renegade Running in Oakland, California, an independent run store featuring a curated collection of the best footwear and apparel in the industry. Thomas talks with Victor about business, run culture, and much more. Check out Renegade Running: https://renegade-running.com/ Follow Renegade Running on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renegade_running

In our final installment of the team's origin stories, we visit the life and times of Meaghan Murray. If it's not already obvious, Meg is the glue that holds this house of cards together, and you'll see why after listening to this episode. From growing up in Maryland to going to school in Charleston to finally getting into running and absolutely crushing it with dedication and consistency, she finally gets a chance to tell her story with only minor interruptions from the peanut gallery. Hope you enjoy and thanks for all your kind thoughts and words on our origin stories over the last few weeks.

We made it to the end of another year and we couldn't have done it without you. We recap the highs and lows (mostly highs) while diving into some shoe and gear talk, including the Brooks Hyperion Elite PB 4, a race day shoe that finally shows what Brooks is capable of. We're taking off next week for the first time ever, thanks so much for sticking with us, we hope you have a wonderful holiday season a happy new year. Don't forget to kick off the new year by joining us for our Winter GRIT party! All our welcome and it's free, no RSVP necessary. Get all the details here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDxVX5JxYv_/SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON SLEEPGet the best night of sleep with a Lagoon pillow and save $25 off any pillow between now and December 2nd with code BELIEVE ➡ https://⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believeLMNTEventually it's going to be cold outside, but you're still going to need salt and electrolytes to get your body right. So make sure you're ready with LMNT's hot drink mixes, featuring Chocolate Chai, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Raspberry. Pick up your LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order here ➡ ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠

We go straight to the source for this week's origin story. Thomas Neuberger is the founder of Believe in the Run and this is his life story. From the streets of San Francisco to the subways of New York City to the city of Baltimore, we cover it all in great detail. Thanks for allowing us to do what we do and for sticking along for the ride. Follow Thomas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tfneuberger/

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Feels weird to write this about myself, but Robbe is co-host of The Drop running podcast, director of website affairs, editor in chief of Believe in the Run, father of raccoons, urban redneck, hot and cold runner, music maker and dreamer of dreams. This is his story, his history, from beginning to end (with honestly, a lot left out). It's been a wild ride, and thanks to all of you for coming along– it's been the honor of a lifetime to know you and I forever indebted to all of you for allowing me to do this with my life.Follow Robbe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/normcorerunner/

It's beginning to feel a lot like Nimbmas around here, with the upcoming release of this Asics Gel-Nimbus 27. But first, we give you all the details on our week of Christmas movies and recommendations, Robbe's personal Baltimore crime report, earthworm calling, and also thoughts on the afterlife. Quite a range of nonsense. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! LAGOON SLEEPGet the best night of sleep with a Lagoon pillow and save $25 off any pillow between now and December 2nd with code BELIEVE ➡ https://⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believe LMNTEventually it's going to be cold outside, but you're still going to need salt and electrolytes to get your body right. So make sure you're ready with LMNT's hot drink mixes, featuring Chocolate Chai, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Raspberry. Pick up your LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order here ➡ ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠