The Drop

The Olympics start tonight and we're ready for all the action (especially since we'll be there in a week and a half). But first, we discuss all the important things– drinking hotel tap water, conjuring up Bloody Mary, and gambling in Niagara Falls. Also, our thoughts on the Nike Pegasus Plus. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Lagoon Pillows Get the best night of sleep with Lagoon Pillows and their all...

A walking encyclopedia of run knowledge, Joe Rubio is the co-founder of Running Warehouse, our go-to place for all things running shoes and gear. We were out in California recently and stopped by their warehouse for a rare, in-studio interview. We cover a wide range of topics, from youth run culture to running shoe history to hot takes on various running shoe brands. Such a good time, hope you enj...

We're halfway through GRIT and things seem to be getting hotter, including our takes on some things running and everything else. Speaking of hot, we test out some hot sauces on this week's episode of the shoe, and also reveal the location of the world's best urinal. After all that, we'll give our thoughts on the Hoka Mach X 2. Check out Black Eyed Susan Spice Co. ➡ https://blackeye...

On this episode of The Drop, we talk with sport psychologist Emily Saul about a wide range of subjects, from race day mental prep to overcoming obstacles we put on ourselves. Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilysaulboston/

We're back with the randomness, from shark attacks to Goodwill drops to Travis Barker and more. We also recap week one of Summer GRIT before diving into two new shoes, the New Balance More v5 and the Topo Athletic Specter 2.

The Adidas Ultraboost is a legend, and legends never die. The newest edition is coming soon, and Thomas and Robbe talk with Simon Lockett about the newest updates, what it's like to manage such an important model, and how to market a shoe to different regions of the world.

We're all back together! The gang recaps their time at Western States and the incredible Summer GRIT kickoff party. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Lagoon Pillows Get the best night of sleep with Lagoon Pillows. We do. You can save 15% off your first order with code BELIEVE. ➡ ⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believe⁠⁠ Cheribundi Tart Cherries are the most antioxidant rich superfruit & also the only superfruit to...

Live from Western States, Thomas chats with Tim Tollefson of Freetrail, ultrarunner and legend in both the road running and trail space. We talk about the race, reflecting on struggles and challenges and opportunities, and the state of running in general. Subscribe to The Drop weekly email💧 ➡ http://bit.ly/THEDROP Listen to The Drop weekly podcast, wherever you get your podcasts, or here ➡ https:...

Unsurprisingly, it's been a whirlwind of a week as half the team heads out to the Broken Arrow Sky Race in Olympic Valley, while Meg went for it at the Women's Classic 5K here in Baltimore. Also, the Asics Superblast 2 came in for testing, so we give our first thoughts on what may be the most anticipated shoe of 2024. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Lagoon Pillows Get the best night of sleep with La...

One of our most requested guests is finally here. Meet the man who kickstarted the hybrid athlete movement and also ran a blistering 2:39 at CIM this past December– Nick Bare. We talk about growing up in Pennsylvania, race day excuses, going all-in on your vision, his roots and journey as a hybrid athlete, parenthood, and more. Follow Nick on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nickbarefitness Follo...

Nothing gets you into summer shape like running in the swampy soup of Florida. Robbe tries not to die while Thomas and Meaghan recap the first Move Your Mind stop on the Asics tour in New York City. We also talk about our experiences in the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3, a carbon-plated race day shoe found on the feet of some of the top runners at the Olympic Marathon Trials. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Ch...

Thomas chats with Moe Lauchert, a photographer who worked on projects with Norda, Satsify, and Lululemon. Follow Moe on Instagram: @mlauchert

There's been a lot of running going on around here, from Global Running Day to run retreats to prepping for Broken Arrow with Salomon (where you all should hang out with us). We talk everything from CBN to fireworks to sprint car racing, so there's something weird for everyone. We also cover the surprisingly great Adidas Adizero SL 2 and a super secret and special Hoka trail shoe that we&#...

Becs Gentry is a peloton instructor, 2:32 marathoner, a mom, and an all-around amazing human. We first spoke with Becs on her podcast, Set the Pace, and immediately knew we wanted to hear more. Originally from London, Becs now lives in New York City teaching tread, strength and rowing classes. In this episode, we chat all about growing up in the UK, her time with Nike, running in the Olympic Marat...

We shed our shells in this episode and go really deep into nut talk (don't ask) and why there needs to be a roast of runners. We also cover some key Strava stats that show the running surge in real numbers, recap Meg's win at the Baltimore 10 Miler, and finally get around to talking about the Asics Magic Speed 4. Snag the Robbe Raccoon Signature Legionnaire: https://shop.believeintherun.co...

Keeping cool is key in the summer months and your running hat has a lot to do with it. Robbe talks to Matt Niutta, founder of Fractel, an Australian-based headwear brand looking to make the best products for runners. One of those products is the Fractel x BITR Robbe Raccoon Signature Legionnaire (available now!). This is more of a fireside chat than a business talk, mostly because Robbe is primari...

The gang tries to acclimate to rising temps which can only mean one thing - it's Legion season and Robbe has a custom Fractel hat coming out on Monday. We also get a little deep and discuss our 'whys' of running, but the tangents are as weird as always. Finally, we chat about the new On Cloudrunner 2, which may or may not be your best stability option. Snag the Robbe Raccoon Signature...

After a late start to running, Los Angeles math teacher Bobby Imamura became hooked on marathons, just like the rest of us. But at one point, he wasn't sure why. Until he started running with ALS (formerly known as Lou Gherig's disease) athletes, and seeing their goals become his own. Along the way, with the support of Tata Consultancy Services, they nearly broke the world record for runni...

We're back from NYC after a weekend of running with New Balance at the Brooklyn Half. Don't worry, there's still a bunch of random talk and even a bit of trail racing. We also announce the opening of Summer GRIT registration! Learn more and register for Summer GRIT at 9 a.m. ET on Memorial Day (5/27): https://believeintherun.com/grit SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Lagoon Pillows Get the best ni...

Thomas chats with Ted Metellus (TCS New York City Marathon race director), Andrea Haus (Mill City Running), and Tyler Swartz (Endorphins Running) for a discussion about gear, run club culture, and the infamous "P" word - pace. This episode was recorded live at Smack Mellon with New Balance during the RBC Brooklyn Half weekend. Follow our guests on Instagram: Ted: @ted_deluxe Andrea: @dre...

We went mining on Threads to get some topics for this week's podcast and they hit hard on everything from running trends to race questions to... just kidding, it all went off the rails. Desert island foods, apple hype (the fruit, not the company), AI stand-ins, and more. Oh yeah, also the Nike Pegasus 41 is here. INDEX 00:00 Intro 00:55 Desert island foods 09:26 Threads questions 23:20 Running...

We've been running in Denmark-based Saysky for some time now, and their apparel and approach to the sport is top notch. In this episode, we talk to their founder about how he got started, his vision for the brand, and what running culture means to him. Check out the all-new Flow Collection and save on your next order by using code DROP15 at checkout ➡ ⁠⁠https://saysky.com/⁠

We're back in the regular swing of things, which means more random talk about our everyday lives, which actually includes running. Speaking of running, we're giving away two free guaranteed entries into the 2024 Berlin Marathon, thanks to our friends at Near Earth! They make the best running socks on earth, and now they're giving you an entry to one of the best races on the planet as w...

Photographer first, small business owner second, Christian Brecheis founded Near Earth socks in the middle of the pandemic. Engineered in Germany and made in Europe with premium knits using 100% renewable energy, the socks are designed for the optimal running performance. We get an inside look at what it takes to do that and hear about his business and running journey along the way. Check out Near...

We're finally back home in the good ol' U.S. of A, but our journey to Europe was worth it. The team recounts their days in Italy at the Diadora event before giving a full recap of a few days spent at Adidas HQ in Germany for the fourth annual "Road to Records" event. It was a long and winding road, but the future of running is bright and we were glad to witness it firsthand. SUPP...