319 | Asics Gel-Nimbus 27, More Christmas Movie Recs, Nearly Stolen Subies

Trail running is, perhaps, the worst at using acronyms. UTMB, GTWS, FKT. What does it all mean and how can you get experience some of the best of our sport? Reese and Taylor talk about some of the main trail running series and how you can potential join in on the fun. Guest: Taylor Stack is a rookie professional trail runner for Brooks. While this is his first year as a pro, he has had performances that put him in the most elite conversations within our sport. Taylor and Taylor chat about his running background and how he quickly rose to the top in the Golden Trail Series.

5 Nov 20252h 23min

Fresh off his American record-breaking finish at the Chicago Marathon, Maurten athlete Conner Mantz joins us for a special edition of The Drop. We talk about fueling and training and get the behind the scenes story of his finish at the Olympic Trials. Also, his great grandfather flew with Amelia Earhart across the Pacific, so that's cool. Thankfully, he picked the right ocean. Conner fuels with Maurten for all his races, so you should too. Their proprietary formula encapsulates carbs to bypass the gut and minimize indigestion. Stock up for your own fall marathon training and save 15% off your order by using code Believe15: https://bit.ly/BITR-MAURTEN

3 Nov 20251h 1min

It's marathon week (again) and we're already in the Big Apple as we prepare for a full weekend of activities. But first, we discuss our current training, updates to Robbe's injury, a little pre-Christmas gift giving courtesy of Thomas, and a movie review of Weapons. If you're in New York this weekend, we hope to see you there, and if you're running– have an incredible time running through the greatest city on earth!SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!MAURTENMolly Seidel will be fueling with Maurten as she takes on the the New York City Marathon on Sunday, and we will be too (though much farther behind her). Stock up for your own fall marathon training and save 15% off your order by using this link and code Believe15: https://bit.ly/BITR-MAURTENSWIFTWICKYou already know that Swiftwick makes our favorite socks for running, from training to race day. We'll be wearing them for all our marathons this fall, knowing that they'll keep us comfortable and blister free. Get your pair today: https://swiftwick.com/products/chicagoLMNTRacing season is upon us which means you need all the salt you can get to keep you from bonking. You'll be getting 1,000 mg of sodium plus other key electrolytes that will restore balance to your life after any hard effort. You'll also get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase, so don't miss out: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropINDEX0:00 - Intro (ft. Clayton Young) 4:27 - Marine Corps Marathon / Final NYC Schedule 10:00 - Updates on Robbe’s Running 28:43 - A Gift from Thomas to Robbe32:36 - Mount To Coast X BITR Run / 6 7 Meme / Odds for Lottery45:38 - Diplo Run Club / Sports Betting Craze55:26 - Javelina Jundred / Movie Talk / Roller Coasters1:13:24 - GPS Watches / Nipple Tape and Race Day Masochism 1:18:31 - New Balance Goodie Bag / Closing Remarks

31 Okt 20251h 28min

Taylor and Reese of Believe in the Run's Dirt Division chat about injuries that plague us and some treatments that could help runners. They also chat about the gravel category of trail running shoes. Is it a legit thing? Craft and many other brands seem to think so. They dive a further into the Craft Nordlite Ultra Pro and Nordlite Ultra 2. Guest: Emkay Sullivan is a trail runner for Craft. She has the unique experience of finding elite level success on the track, roads, and trail. Taylor and Emkay chat about all that as well as the rise of short course trail running that her podcast with Dani Moreno (The Sub Hub) highlights.

29 Okt 20251h 47min

Thomas chats with Mikey Kratzer, a run culture enthusiast and New Balance partner, about life, running, and his philosophy on all things.Follow Mikey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikey_kratzer_/

27 Okt 202557min

INDEX0:00 - Intro0:26 - BITR Intro Video Contest1:44 - Robbe's Injury / Karaoke after BRF / Meta Oakley Shields16:57 - NYC Marathon 4-Hour Pace Group / 100 Women Los Angeles Marathon Program26:22 - BITR x NYC Marathon Plans / MTV Shutting Down / Sirius XM34:42 - Baltimore Running Festival / Cape Town Marathon Cancellation1:13:27 - Shoe Talk / Fantasy Football / Closing Thoughts

24 Okt 20251h 32min

Taylor and Reese of Believe in the Run's Dirt Division are here for Episode 1 of the Dirt Division podcast. They talk about their most recent adventures at Western States and UTMB, with a few side tangents thrown in.

22 Okt 20251h 4min

Taylor chats with Lea Mulligan, pro runner for La Sportiva, who recently finished top-10 overall at the Leadville 100.Follow Lea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leamulligan/Read our reviews of La Sportiva shoes: https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/type/trail/?shoe_brand=972

20 Okt 202559min