187 | Robbie Paterson | Sr. Manager Footwear Development, Adidas Adizero Elite Racing

On this week's podcast, Thomas and Meg talk to one of their very own Faster Bastards, Jeremy Ardanuy. Jeremy has won the Baltimore Marathon not only once, but twice, making him one of the strongest runners in the region. We talk about his running history (including a major blow-up in his first marathon), how he trains while working towards his Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins University, and his execution during the Houston Marathon this past January where he ran a 2:20:47. We also talk about the Puma Velocity Nitro 2 and the New Balance 880v12 as well as their upcoming race weekend at The Donna Marathon, Winter GRIT results, and why packing cubes will change your life. This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 25% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

4 Helmi 20221h 48min

All right folks, hold on tight for this one but I think we might have just found the 13th Disney princess. On this week's episode, Meaghan and Thomas chat with The North Face distance runner Brittany Charboneau (aka the Funny Runner). Brittany won all four races (5K, 10k, half marathon and marathon) in four days at Disney's Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World. Charboneau's bubbly personality is as fun as her goofy race day costumes. You can catch Brittany hunting down the competition in the marathon or performing stand up comedy at her local theatre. The BITR team chats about the final week of Winter GRIT, marathon training, dealing with injury, and gluten free bread crumbs. This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 25% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

28 Tammi 20221h 46min

What's cooler than traveling around on your own schedule, covering some of the best running events on the planet? Nothing, that's a rhetorical question. On this week's episode, we talk to award-winning journalist Ashley Mateo whose writing has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, TIME, Runner's World, Women's Running, Men's Journal, Women's Health, and more. Ashley is also an RRCA- and UESCA-certified running coach. The gang also chats about their training during winter GRIT, the record-breaking finishes at the Houston Marathon, and their thoughts on the HOKA Carbon X3 and Mach Supersonic. Oh, and they crack a few jokes along the way. It's a little long this week, but we hope you'll stick around for all the fun. Follow Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleymateo/ This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 25% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

21 Tammi 20221h 54min

Friends don't let friends stink and drive. You'll get it after this interview. On this episode of The Drop, we talk to Justin Forsett, former NFL player and co-founder of Hustle Clean, an antibacterial and antimicrobial body wipe company that seeks to help better improve communities through its products. Their Free Play sports scholarship program provides opportunities for underserved youth to play sports by providing funds, sports equipment, uniforms and in-person training sessions. The BITR team also raps about their current training and lifestyle changes, the adidas Prime X, ASICS Winter GRIT Party, and upcoming women's Boston Marathon field. Check out Hustle Clean: https://hustleclean.com/ This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 25% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

14 Tammi 20221h 5min

We say this a lot at BITR, but this is hands down one of the best interviews we've had on the pod. GaTa is an actor on FX's Dave, he's a rapper, and now a runner. He partnered with New Balance to run his first 5K and the brand documented his progress. We talk about GaTa's milestone as well as making running a staple in his life, his journey as a mental health advocate, appreciating the human body, stories from life on the road, and so much more (25:46). The gang also breaks down the new ASICS Gel-Nimbus Lite and Gel-Nimbus 24, and they discuss Emily Infeld leaving Bowerman Track Club. Find GaTa's Instagram and Beyond the Run series at the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gedgata/ Beyond The Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIWPgB83Dgg&list=PLVKm92IAS1FavRThbGEwwQEy_mh3EhtaT Listen to GaTa's "Havin It": https://createmusic.fm/havinit This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 25% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

7 Tammi 20221h 4min

For our final podcast of 2021, we talk to someone who knows a thing or two appreciating moments. Justin Britton is a commercial photographer and runner who primarily shoots the sport that he loves. We talk about how he got into photography and his passion for it, shooting for running brands, how pictures can show the beauty of running, track meets, injuries, and much more (39:09). The gang also recounts their running highlights and lowlights of the past year, as well as their favorite and least favorite shoes of 2021. Get your Goodr sunglasses and use code BELIEVE15 for 15% off your order at goodr.com Save 15% on the Louisiana Marathon by using code BITR15: https://www.thelouisianamarathon.com/

31 Joulu 20211h 36min

It's the most wonderful time of the year: snow, presents, hot chocolate, and sub-4 minute miles. That last one might be exclusive to our guest this week, Nick Willis. He's looking to extend his streak of sub-4 miles to 20 years on New Years at Tracksmith's Midnight Mile. We talk about the run that's decades in the making, the importance of cross-training, racing style, skateboarding, and how parenthood has made him a stronger runner (36:58). The gang also gives their picks for the best winter running gear of the year. Get your Goodr sunglasses and use code BELIEVE15 for 15% off your order at goodr.com Learn more about the Tracksmith Foundation: https://www.tracksmith.com/journal/article/introducing-the-tracksmith-foundation Save 15% on the Louisiana Marathon by using code BITR15: https://www.thelouisianamarathon.com/ Register for Winter GRIT: https://www.believeintherun.com/grit

24 Joulu 20211h 39min

ASICS has partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness to raise awareness and end the stigma on mental illness. This week, we're joined by ASICS athletes Emma Bates, Johnny Gregorek, and Deena Kastor as they tell us what "Sound Mind, Sound Body" and mental health mean to them as athletes and as people (44:13). The gang also recaps Thomas and Meaghan's Ironman 70.3 race from the past weekend. Use code BELIEVE15 for 15% off your order on goodr.com

17 Joulu 20211h 4min