036 | Ryan Hall
This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe, and Meaghan talk about their trip to Colorado and hanging out with Courtney Dauwalter and Salomon before breaking down the most space-age shoe of the year, the Brooks Aurora-BL (23:38). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by Ryan Hall. Ryan holds the record for the fastest marathon and half marathon by an American and is married to ASICS athlete Sara Hall. They talk about the transition from pro runner to coach, including coaching his wife, training philosophies, nutrition, and evolving to weight lifting (28:18). IG: @ryanhall3 Brooks Aurora-BL: https://www.believeintherun.com/brooks-aurora-bl-performance-review/
14 Touko 20211h 34min
035 | Emma Bates, ASICS Athlete
This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe, and Meaghan give you the skinny on a surprise shoe from adidas, the 4DFWD (9:43), before talking about the thousands of runners who will be left out of the Boston Marathon in 2021 and what the future holds for the legendary race (14:53). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by ASICS athlete Emma Bates. They talk about learning to love running in Colorado, her joining Team Boss in Boulder, transitioning from road races to the track, the Marathon Project, and much more (31:25).
7 Touko 20211h 15min
034 | Dylan Bowman, Ultrarunner + Podcaster
This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe, and Meaghan preview one of the best trainers of 2021, the new ASICS Novablast 2 (7:28) before talking about the upcoming Blue Jean Mile (15:39). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by ultrarunner and podcaster Dylan Bowman. They talk about his journey in running on trails across the country, placing third at Leadville, evolving the sport to the next generation, and some of his training philosophies (20:02). Dylan hosts The Pyllars podcast. Pyllars Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pyllars-podcast-with-dylan-bowman/id1492327668 Download the app: https://www.pyllars.com/about Wings for Life World Run: https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en?viewerCountry=US IG: @dylanbo
30 Huhti 20211h 16min
033 | Charlotte Purdue, adidas Athlete
This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan recap Eliud Kipchoge's win at the NN Mission Marathon in the Netherlands (13:40) before Robbe gives listeners the rundown on a few trail shoes that BITR reviewers are loving, including the adidas Terex Speed Ultra and Skechers Razor Trail (19:45). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by adidas professional runner Charlotte Purdue, who really should be going to the Olympics but pretty much got f-ed over by British Athletics (it's a wild story). They talk about the unlikely start to her running career, running in Britain vs. the U.S., her first pro marathon, and her journey to eventually compete in the Olympics (26:50). IG: @charlottepurdue This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker, who takes your blood and gives you a full in-depth analysis and training recommendations based on the results. Save 25% by going to insidetracker.com/believe (no code necessary).
23 Huhti 20211h 22min
032 | Noah Droddy, Professional Runner
This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan introduce one of the most anticipated Nike sequels of the year, the Vaporfly Next% 2 (12:53) before breaking down Des Linden's world-record-breaking 50K (18:17). Thomas and Robbe are then joined by professional runner Noah Droddy to talk about sponsorships, his running journey, favorite running shoes, his band, and more (28:20). IG: @noah_droddy
16 Huhti 20211h 25min
031 | Kyle Whalum, Musician + Ultrarunner
This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan discuss a fan-favorite shoe, the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8 (15:25), before talking about their favorite running shorts heading into summer (24:12). Then, Thomas and Robbe are joined by Kyle Whalum, an ultrarunner and musician who plays bass in Kelly Clarkson and Katy Perry's bands. They talk about running around the world while touring, using running as a creative outlet, and Eliud Kipchoge's Kelly Clarkson fandom (34:07). Instagram: @kylewhalum
9 Huhti 20211h 27min
030 | Clayton Young, ASICS Elite Athlete
This week on the Drop, it's an ASICS bonanza. First, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan share their thoughts on the brand's newest super shoe, the MetaSpeed Sky (13:48). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by ASICS Elite runner Clayton Young to talk about his running journey, using goals as motivation, Strava and his favorite ASICS shoes (30:27). Clayton won the 2021 Gate River Run on the men's side.
2 Huhti 20211h 25min
029 | Emily Sisson, New Balance Athlete
This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan talk about Alexi Pappas' new book, Bravey (2:30), before recapping the Jacksonville Gate River Run (16:46). The crew also share their thoughts on the new Under Armour Flow Velocity Wind (22:10). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by Emily Sisson, professional long-distance runner for New Balance. They talk about what makes the marathon unique, returning to racing, her favorite New Balance shoes and more (35:50). Sisson won the 2021 Jacksonville Gate River Run.
26 Maalis 20211h 26min
