The Drop

You know we love versatile running gear, and Path Projects may be the most versatile of all. We talk to co-founder Floris Gierman about carving out a niche within the run industry, hosting The Extramilest podcast, heart rate training for running, how individual sports shaped us, and more. This was such a nice and chill conversation, we hope you enjoy it.   Check out Path Projects: https://bit...

An absolute legend in the running shoe world, Tony Post has stood at the fork in the road of running trends several times over the last few decades. From bringing Vibram to the forefront in North America to founding Topo Athletic and giving runners a more natural option for their feet, he has some great stories and insights into running. This was a great conversation that you don't want to miss. &...

Not too many people can put you to sleep AND come in second to Des Linden at the Boston Marathon. Well, just one, really: Sarah Sellers, anesthetist, mother, and 2:25 marathoner. After a return to running five years ago, she keeps getting better, as evidenced by her 2nd-place finish to Dakotah Lindwurm at this year's Grandma's Marathon. This was a fun behind-the-scenes episode about that legendary...

Drawing from his experience as an Olympic athlete and Sweden's exceptional legacy of running, Peter Häggström Lindecrantz founded YMR Track Club in an effort to bring vintage design and high-quality, Swedish-made apparel to the run market, all at a reasonable price point. We talk about how he managed that, his history as a runner, and a lot more.    Follow YMR Track Club on Instagram: ht...

It's long been a dream of ours to interview Steve Magness, author of Do Hard Things, whistleblower of the Nike Oregon Project, and podcast co-host of Coaching With Magness and Marcus, where he dispenses his invaluable knowledge on running and coaching. This was a great conversation that could've gone on for hours, with loads of great insight into the run mentality.   Buy "Do Hard Things" : ht...

We made it to 100! To celebrate, we called on our favorite guest of all-time, Keira D'Amato, American record holder in the women's marathon and 8th-finisher at the 2022 World Athletics Championships last week (on only 3 weeks of official marathon training!). We talk about her race at Worlds and racing with the other badass American women, her upcoming goals, and other randomness.   Follow Kei...

Live from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Ore., the team sits down and recaps a wild week with special guest Kofuzi. We also tack on all our one-on-one interviews with Asics athletes from this week, including Sara Hall, Emma Bates, Johnny Gregorek, Val Allman, Johnny Gregorek, and Elkanah Kibet. Buckle up, this is a fun one! Thanks to everyone who came out to the group runs this week,...

The man needs no introduction, but we'll do it anyway. Ben Johnson is a fellow shoe nerd, Instagram influencer (yeah, we said it), Believe in the Run contributor, but most importantly– a great friend. We brought him into the studio for this special episode to talk about running, shoes, and everything in between. You'll enjoy this one.   This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which...

Fresh off her first place finish at the legendary Western States Endurance Run (where she ran the third-fastest time ever), Adidas Terrex pro Ruth Croft joins us to talk about her training leading up to the race, her fueling, her strategy, and how the heck she got into ultrarunning in the first place.   Shop Adidas Terrex: https://bit.ly/SHOP-ADIDAS-TERREX Follow Ruth on Instagra m : https://...

When it comes to running, we like to go hard, and we like to rest even harder. So we wanted to talk to Darren Brown at Oofos about why their recovery footwear is a great option for runners (and really, anyone). We also talk about his own career as a runner, life in general, and more.   You still have a couple days to get a late start on Summer GRIT! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/SUMMER-GRIT-20...

As the Runner in Chief of the world's largest running publication (Runner's World), Jeff Dengate may be the only person on earth who's tried more running shoes than us. So obviously, we talk about shoes. A lot. We also talk about how Runner's World tests shoes and our thoughts on the future of running. Sign up for Summer GRIT: https://bit.ly/SUMMER-GRIT-2022 This episode is sponsored by Inside Tra...

Breaking into the all-male ranks of Tinman Elite, Tori Gerlach is a rising star ready to go supernova. Already a multi-time NCAA All-American and US Olympic Trials qualifier, Tori is set on becoming the best version of herself. We talk about her career, her partnership with Adidas, her goals, and much more.  And big thank you to all the feedback from last week's episode– the rambling sha...

Another day, another YouTube shoe dude. But– he's not just any dude. Connor Blalock is the content running specialist at Running Warehouse and face of the brand on its YouTube channel. Thomas and he talk about typical shoe nerd stuff, like the cushioning of super shoes, the progression of others, and what it's like being in this niche industry inside of an industry. In the intro, we recap our Asic...

This episode is another grand slam for the shoe nerds out there. Nick Roché is an accomplished runner, cyclist, and now the head of the Adidas Adizero product line, home to record-breaking shoes like the Adios Pro and Takumi Sen. We talk about his work in developing the Adizero line, how athletes contribute to the process, what comes next after Lightstrike Pro, and what the future holds for Adidas...

Sometimes we talk to legends, and today is one of those days. Jean-Luc Diard's résumé speaks for itself– former CEO of Salomon, developer of the modern parabolic ski and modern golf driver, and oh yeah– he founded a little company called Hoka. Currently, he's the head of Deckers X Lab, the innovation arm for Hoka, Ugg, Teva, and Sanuk, producing some of the most comfortable shoes we've ever w...

It's not everyday you meet someone who's run across the country. Rickey Gates is a Salomon athlete who's as kind as he is adventurous. In addition to running self-supported across the country, Rickey also ran "every single street" of San Francisco in 2018, jumpstarting a movement that would catch on across the world during the pandemic. Learn more about Rickey: http://www.rickeygates.com/ Pick up...

Ever wonder how someone becomes an explorer? Ray Zahab started when he was 30 after rethinking his path in life. Since then, he has run 17,000+ km across the world’s deserts, in addition to completing multiple unsupported expeditions in some of the coldest places on the planet (yeah, he's been to the South Pole). He's also the founder of Impossible2Possible, providing all-expense paid adventure-ba...

We met Kathy Derks after the Boston Marathon where she finished in 2:34, good for 8th American overall. We had some drinks, we had some great conversation, and we knew we had to continue it for the podcast. So here she is, talking about training, running, making Boston goals, and going out and getting them. This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running...

When you cross a finish line and think "Wow, that was the best race announcer ever," well, you get her on the podcast.  As the voice of the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Donna Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, and more, Fitz Koehler brings an incredible kind of energy to the finish line. She has also inspired millions of kids to get active with her wildly successful school running/walking...

You know when people say "Wow, that kid is going places..."? Nico Montanez is that kid, both in running and in life. An ASICS-sponsored athlete, Nico just won the 15K National Champs at the Gate River Run last month. But that's just part of his life. We talk about what it's like training under great coaches, his unbreakable mind on race day, and giving back to others. Seriously, this was a good on...

From Division 1 skier to law school graduate to marketing manager at Rabbit running apparel, Mary Denholm has had quite the journey. Oh, and she also's running in the pro field next weekend at the Boston Marathon. We talk about all of this and more, including her PR at the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials. Shop rabbit: https://www.runinrabbit.com This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which help...

From winning Badwater 135 to running her own business and raising a family, Nike pro Sally McRae's pursuit of excellence is evident in everything she does. Her carefree attitude, infectious personality, and passion for others has put her in a unique position to excel in life. This was a really great conversation about running, but mostly about life and everything that comes with it.  In the i...

This week's guest is Ashley Paulson, a pro triathlete and iFit trainer who has run 97 marathons and is coached by Ryan Hall. We talk about her ability to recover quickly, her plans to run Badwater 135 this summer, and much more. In the intro, we talk about the On Cloudmonster, whether or not it's cheating when you kiss a Wellesley girl, and Meg's past experiences at Boston.  This episode is s...

If there's anything we can improve, it's the mental mindset during performance. Luckily, Shannon is a mental performance consultant and was willing to talk to us about the mental side of running, tactics for how to turn around a bad race, calming nerves before a big workout, and more.  For the intro this week, we recap Robbe's race day at the HAT 50K this past weekend where he wore the Brooks...

Combining fine craftsmanship with high-quality materials and wrapping that in a distinctive run culture package, Brice Partouche has taken Satisfy Running to a whole different level. This was a great conversation about what it takes to create a high-end brand that's hyper-focused on quality, design, and the culture around its image. In the intro to this week's podcast, we talk about finding trash...