The Drop

Completing a circuit of all the Domino's Pizza in Eugene during one run may be her coolest feat, but Emily Halnon also holds the overall FKT on the 460-mile Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) which is certainly the most impressive. Her upcoming book, "To The Gorge," explores that week-long journey and her reflections on the death of her mother after a battle with uterine...

We made it to Italy but our luggage didn't, so we were missing some podcast mics for this episode. Nevertheless, we worked with what we had. Live from a hotel room in Venice, the gang recaps their journey and first day in the city, as they headed over to check out the newest technology and product from Diadora as they unveiled it all at Venice’s famed Arsenale, with an emphasis on Italian craf...

Our favorite PT is back for round two! In this episode, we cover a bunch of the PT questions you had last time but we didn't get to answer, as well as some new ones, including Achilles injuries, plantar fasciitis, strengthening the pelvic floor, and more. Dr. Annie Neurohr is a lifelong runner and physical therapist at Sinai Running Rehabilitation Program here in Baltimore. Follow Dr. Neurohr...

We almost split this into two podcasts, but instead, you get the whole rundown in one shot (for better or for worse). We went up to Boston, we had an absolute blast with our New Balance group run and meet and greet on Friday, and Saturday our mind-blowing Asics run and cap giveaway on Sunday, and of course– the crown jewel of running, the 128th Boston Marathon, thanks to Adidas. There were moments...

Few brands truly embrace the idea of sustainability, but Veja practices what they preach from beginning to end. Jean Pourrat is the sports manager for the French brand and worked on the development of the all-new Condor 3. We go into all the details of Veja, their mission, and how they made a shoe that seamlessly blends performance and style. Check out Veja Running: https://www.veja-store.com/en_u...

The people wanted more Costco content via Wide Foot Jarrett and they're getting it in this episode of The Drop. So grab a dollar dog and settle in for a wild ride as we recap the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile race, give our first thoughts on the Hoka Skyward X, get hyped for Boston, and go completely sideways with everything else. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Lagoon Pillows Get a free travel bag and free sh...

One of our first podcast guests ever is back on The Drop after almost four years away. Lindsay is an Asics pro athlete and elite women's marathoner who recently finished 8th at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. We get an inside look at her training, running high mileage, and what it's like living in Australia. Side note: she's also very good at trivia.

It's taper time for Boston and the gang is barely holding on. Illness, dislocated shoulders, and panic attacks- we can barely fit it all in. Special guest Jarrett joins us this week to talk about his apple cider basicness and getting shamed by Patient First doctors, Thomas needs to the hype of Chipotle to come back, and Meg tries her best to keep Dune out of the conversation. We also have spec...

On this episode, we sit down with 2:39 marathoner, running coach and host of the wildly popular Strength Running Podcast, Jason Fitzgerald. We chat about his entrance into running, becoming a coach and some of the best strength training tips for runners. Follow Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonfitz1/

We go Maryland muddin' as Robbe recaps the HAT 50K this past weekend (no ankles were harmed!). Then, we talk about Thomas and Meg's training while diving into the Diadora Frequenza, Dune spoilers, and the Barkley Marathons. INDEX 00:00 Intro 07:42 Robbe's 50K recap 48:10 Thomas training 50:48 Diadora Frequenza 54:38 Thomas pt. 2 59:33 Barkley Marathons 1:04:15 Boston Events & Polls...

Since her marathon debut at Grandma’s Marathon in 2021 to her most recent race at the Chicago Marathon, Rooker has improved upon her personal best from 2:54 to 2:24. We talk about growing up as a gymnast and how she made the transition from short distance to marathon racing. Follow Gabi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabirooker/

It's looking like an infirmary at the BITR offices, with popped shoulders and illness and stress fractures. We'll be okay. Tune in to hear about Meg's journey to the West Coast to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Joan Benoit-Samuelson's 1984 Olympic gold with Nike. Then stick around for a recount of Thomas and Robbe's long run adventures from this past weekend. We also cover t...

From living on a submarine in the Navy to running ultras across the Atacama in Chile, Rob Perez has been to all ends of the extremes. We talk about his journey as a runner, run culture in D.C. and beyond, and what it's like as a content creator in 2024. Follow Rob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r.oh.bee/

Thomas and Meaghan test the legs out at the Annapolis Half Marathon, Robbe finds a money trap in Florida, and we need all of you to write you local congressperson and get the laws on raccoon ownership changed. We also discuss the newly unveiled 2024 Boston Marathon medal. Learn more about the Golden Trail Series powered by Salomon: https://www.goldentrailseries.com/ This is episode is sponsored by...

Another legend from Chicago, Eric Floberg is a videographer, photographer, YouTuber, and Instagram creator producing some of the highest quality run content out there. He's also on a journey to drop his marathon time from 4:00 to 2:35. We had a great conversation about all things running and life. Follow Eric on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@flobergruns Follow Eric on Instagram: https://ww...

In this episode of The Drop, we talk about how it all began for all three of us, but before that we get a crystal clear perspective on some running gold. We also talk about Meg's past life as a baller flying on private planes, before talking about the Hylo Athletics Impact, a shoe designed with utmost sustainability in mind. Learn more about the Golden Trail Series powered by Salomon: https://...

If you listen to the podcast, you already know. We were going hard in the paint for the Kevin Salvano during the Olympic Marathon Trials and while it may not have been his day, he went full send and that's all that matters. Find out how he got to the Trials in the first place and what it's like to "quit running" and then run a 2:16 for your first marathon.

Meg and Thomas return from Charleston and Thomas comes back with an accent that linguistically lands somewhere between Colonel Sanders and eastern European. We also get into some edge-of-the-seat commentary on produce storage, Godzilla, and running updates as we train for Boston. We also give our thoughts on the Asics Metaspeed Sky Paris and Edge Paris, which are the best race day shoes Asics has...

Repping that northern attitude out in the wilds of New Hampshire, Ben True is a decorated runner across various distances who took 7th place in the 2021 New York City Marathon in his first race at that distance. He currently runs Northwood Athletics, a grassroots effor to grow the next national running hub for all distances, all surfaces, and all abilities. We had a great conversation about his ca...

We go where other podcasts don't dare to go. Mainly because other podcasters aren't finding copius amounts of watter bottles filled with urine on their runs and talking about it. We also talk about our running, our fears, our favorite shows right now, and the Hoka Mach 6 - a lightweight, fun, and more durable trainer that Hoka fans will/should/probably love. Learn more about the Golden Tra...

Gary is a Welsh trail/mountain runner who has been a leading coach for athletes for over 10 years now. Gary loves to train hard, but also loves to have fun in the process, all while creating content for social media to share with others. Follow Gary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyhouse_/

We hit the trails for some fun this past weekend, then felt like Travis Kelce knocked the hat off our heads as we were heading to 4th period Math. Cause he would do that. We also discuss our favorite cheaters in running this week (including Robbe), and eventually talk about the On Cloudmonster 2. Learn more about the Golden Trail Series powered by Salomon: https://www.goldentrailseries.com/ This i...

If you want to hear about animal attacks, skydiving, and basejumping, boy, do we have a podcast for you. Steff Gardner is the marketing manager for Salomon North America, but she's also a seasoned trail runner, skydiver, basejumper, and a whole bunch of other things. This, despite growing up in the great indoors. We have a really fun conversation about all those things, and also about Salomon...

Well, it was magic down in Orlando. Over the course of three days, we packed it in. From shake out runs to podcasts to random encounters with many of you on the streets, we had an absolute blast. Of course, it was all capped off with a race to remember on Saturday morning, where we finally got to see who will be representing the United States in Paris this summer. Thanks to Hoka and Citius Mag for...

We're working on a Hoka ska band and are stuck between SKAZ Elite, The Mighty Mighty Cliftones, Reel Big Bondis, or Hoka Mach Sax. You'll get it after you watch the interview. Live from the Hoka Fly Lab at the Olympic Marathon Trials in Orlando, Robbe and Meaghan chat with the Hoka team about how they got here and where things are going, specifically with the Hoka Cielo X1. First up, we ta...