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

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 helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

15 Apr 20221h 58min

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 intro, we talk about Meg's recent win at the B&A Half Marathon, as well as our experience running the ASICS-sponsored Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. Learn more about Sally and here training app: https://www.sallymcrae.com/ 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 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

8 Apr 20222h 6min

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 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 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

1 Apr 20221h 40min

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 Caldera 6 out of the box for the entire race. We also touch on some of the performances from last weekend's NYRR New York Half Marathon. Come out to the Believe in the Run Boston Bagel run w/ ASICS on Sunday, April 17! RSVP here: https://bit.ly/BOSTON-BAGEL-RUN 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 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

25 Mar 20221h 21min

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 on the run (again), Kanye West, New Balance 1080v12, and the big names running this weekend's NYRR Half Marathon. Check out Satisfy Running: https://satisfyrunning.com/ Follow Satisfy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satisfyrunning/ 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 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

18 Mar 20221h 29min

Buckle up, because this is a wild ride into the world of minimalist shoes with Xero Shoes founder Steven Sashen. Steve declined an offer on Shark Tank and ended up turning his small company into a $12 million dollar brand focused on the natural form of running. Even in the golden era of max cushion shoes, his company continues to find a dedicated consumer base. He's not afraid to spell out and defend his running philosophy in this interview. In the intro, we talk about our training, the Barkley Marathons, Gate River Run, and Eliud Kipchoge's continued dominance in winning the Tokyo Marathon. Check out Xero shoes: https://xeroshoes.com 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 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

11 Mar 20221h 48min

Ever wonder about the REAL benefit of race shoes, not just the one that's marketed to you? This week's guest is super shoe running nerd Dustin Joubert. Dustin has a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and works in a lab to test whether the technology of running shoes creates a larger benefit to human running performance. The intro this week offers a special treat. The BITR team discusses their training in the Puma Fast-R, with a special drop-in with Todd Falker, the Product Line Manager of Puma Running. Dustin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labratrundown/ 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 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

4 Mar 20221h 45min

From ice hockey goalie to elite marathoner (it's Minnesota, what do you expect), Dakotah Lindwurm embodies the grit and endurance of an elite marathoner. Recently signed to Puma, Dakotah already has a win at Grandma's Marathon and finished third American at the 2021 Boston Marathon. We discuss her underdog mentality, her 5x-a-week gym routine, and what it was like to DNF her first marathon. Follow Dakotah Lindwurm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakotahlindwurm/ The Believe in the Run team also chats about their sleep, training, upcoming races, whats going on with Kara Goucher, sketchy running routes and more. Wanna sleep like Thomas? Check out the Chili Ooler ➡ https://trk.chilisleep.com/SH9I 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

25 Feb 20221h 34min