080 | Steven Sashen, Founder of Xero Shoes

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 Legionnaire at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, June 3: https://shop.believeintherun.com/ 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 contain a natural melatonin. Experience the benefits of tart cherry juice and save 20% with code THEDROP ➡ https://cheribundi.com/ LMNT The best hydration supplement out there. Now with all-new sparkling cans! Our listeners can get a free LMNT sample pack with the purchase of any order. Pick it up here ➡ ⁠http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠ Salomon Golden Trail Series Learn more about the Golden Trail Series powered by Salomon and register for Broken Arrow so you can hang out with us ➡ https://www.goldentrailseries.com/

31 Mai 20241h 24min

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 running a marathon with a wheelchair while making an impact on all those around him. In April, Bobby finished the London Marathon for his sixth and final star of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.Watch Bobby's documentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JwaFDStDb0I

27 Mai 20241h

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 PillowsGet the best night of sleep with Lagoon Pillows. We do. You can save 15% off your first order with code BELIEVE. ➡ ⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believe⁠⁠ CheribundiTart Cherries are the most antioxidant rich superfruit & also the only superfruit to contain a natural melatonin. Experience the benefits of tart cherry juice and save 20% with code THEDROP ➡ https://cheribundi.com/ LMNTThe best hydration supplement out there. Now with all-new sparkling cans! Our listeners can get a free LMNT sample pack with the purchase of any order. Pick it up here ➡ ⁠http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠ Salomon Golden Trail SeriesLearn more about the Golden Trail Series powered by Salomon and register for Broken Arrow so you can hang out with us ➡ https://www.goldentrailseries.com/

24 Mai 20241h 19min

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_deluxeAndrea: @dreahausTyler: @swartzcenter

20 Mai 202447min

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 trends 36:35 Max cushion backlash 44:20 Finding hatchets 47:15 Nike Pegasus 41 1:05:00 More coffee talk 1:07:20 Apples 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 contain a natural melatonin. Experience the benefits of tart cherry juice and save 20% with code THEDROP ➡ https://cheribundi.com/ LMNT The best hydration supplement out there. Now with all-new sparkling cans! Our listeners can get a free LMNT sample pack with the purchase of any order. Pick it up here ➡ ⁠http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠ Salomon Golden Trail Series Learn more about the Golden Trail Series powered by Salomon and register for Broken Arrow so you can hang out with us ➡ https://www.goldentrailseries.com/

17 Mai 20241h 19min

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/⁠

13 Mai 20241h 1min

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 well. We also cover the all-new Mizuno Neo Vista, which may end up being one of our favorite shoes so far this year. Learn more and enter here (open to U.S. residents only): https://mailchi.mp/believeintherun/berlinmarathonentry SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!Lagoon PillowsGet the best night of sleep with Lagoon Pillows. We do. You can save 15% off your first order with code BELIEVE. ➡ ⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believe⁠⁠ CheribundiTart Cherries are the most antioxidant rich superfruit & also the only superfruit to contain a natural melatonin. Experience the benefits of tart cherry juice and save 20% with code THEDROP ➡ https://cheribundi.com/ LMNTThe best hydration supplement out there. Now with all-new sparkling cans! Our listeners can get a free LMNT sample pack with the purchase of any order. Pick it up here ➡ ⁠http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠ Salomon Golden Trail SeriesLearn more about the Golden Trail Series powered by Salomon and register for Broken Arrow so you can hang out with us ➡ https://www.goldentrailseries.com/ INDEX 00:00 Intro 13:50 Games and stuff 17:29 Jawz the Revenge 32:50 Met gala 41:50 Netflix & shows 47:54 Trigger warnings 54:02 Mizuno Neo Vista

10 Mai 20241h 14min

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 Earth: https://nearearth.run/en-us Follow Christian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianbrecheis/ Want a free bib to the 2024 Berlin Marathon? Enter here: https://mailchi.mp/believeintherun/berlinmarathonentry

6 Mai 202435min