320 | Robbe Reddinger, Believe in the Run | Origin Stories

Delano Johnson is unique in the world of runners in that he's a 6'5", 250-pound Canadian football defensive end (currently a free agent). A current Baltimore-area resident, Lo played college football at Bowie State University and has played professionally for the Houston Texans, Toronto Argonauts, Portland Thunder/Steel and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He's also a member of our Train to NYC 2 team with New Balance and we couldn't be more excited to have him along on this journey. Follow Lo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so_thankful10

19 Jun 20231h 2min

After a tame time in Boulder, we're back in the wild, folks. That means we talk about everything from Meg's new gambling addiction (jk... maybe) to rat trapping in Baltimore to why it's absolutely criminal that Matthew Lillard wasn't nominated for an Oscar for his flawless portrayal of Shaggy in Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. Think about it though: he really was robbed. Oh, we also talk about the Adidas Boston 12 and why it's finally come around to the greatness it once was.

16 Jun 20231h 11min

Passionate about showing that everyone can be a runner, Martinus Evans weighed 380 pounds when he decided to run a marathon in response to an orthopedic specialist who called him "fat." Since then, he's lost over 80 pounds, started a run club with over 10,000 members worldwide, coached others, and written a book (available now). And his journey's just getting started. Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run to is available now Follow Martinus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/300poundsandrunning This episode is sponsored by Lagoon pillows, we get crazy good sleep with them and you should too. Save 15% on your order with code BELIEVE: ⁠https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-believe-in-the-run

12 Jun 202351min

We tried to talk as little about running as possible, but it turns out that Emma Bates is a pretty good runner (2nd at Chicago, 5th at Boston), so it kind of snuck in at times. We did talk about life during breaks between marathon blocks, living in Colorado, martini preferences, and more. This episode is sponsored by Lagoon pillows, we get crazy good sleep with them and you should too. Save 15% on your order with code BELIEVE: ⁠https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-believe-in-the-run

9 Jun 202352min

Ever wonder who's behind the direction of a brand's running shoes? Like, at New Balance? Here's your guy, Paul Zielinski, Sr. Global Product Manager of Running at New Balance. We talk about running London and Boston and his career before diving into the behind-the-scenes business on the SC Trainer v2, Propel v3, and More Trail v3. This episode is sponsored by Lagoon pillows, we get crazy good sleep with them and you should too. Save 15% on your order with code BELIEVE: ⁠https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-believe-in-the-run

5 Jun 202351min

I guess this is growing up... or not. Let's be real, we've never done that nor do we have any intention of doing so. On this episode of The Drop, we talk about Thomas and Robbe's Memorial Day date to Camden Yards, seeing Blink-182 in Baltimore, Meg crushing her workouts, and more. We also talk about the New Balance SC Trainer v2, which is different, but still pretty great. And another very special guest check-in! Sub to Kofuzi's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kofuzi This episode is sponsored by Lagoon pillows, we get crazy good sleep with them and you should too. Save 15% on your order with code BELIEVE: ⁠https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-believe-in-the-run

2 Jun 20231h 25min

This spring, Ben Johnson (aka @benjohnson763) ran four marathons in four weeks: Boston, London, Eugene, and Wobegon, averaging a 2:49 pace. He only started running 5 years ago and has since lost a ton of weight and paced Meaghan to some of her personal bests along the way. He's also the true embodiment of Midwest nice and we're lucky to call him a friend. Hear about where he's at with his running, what it was like to run all those races, and what his goals are for 2023 and beyond. Follow Ben on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjohnson763/ This episode is sponsored by Lagoon pillows, we get crazy good sleep with them and you should too. Save 15% on your order with code BELIEVE: ⁠https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-believe-in-the-run

29 Mai 202357min

The team trained up to New York City to run the Brooklyn Half Marathon down to Coney Island as the first stop on our Train To NYC 2. We recap the race weekend, Thomas's experience with Dave's Hot Chicken, Jarrett's excellent race day, Meg's very solid progression run, and more. We also give our first thoughts on the New Balance SC Trainer v2. This episode is sponsored by Lagoon pillows, we get crazy good sleep with them and you should too. Save 15% on your order with code BELIEVE: ⁠https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-believe-in-the-run

26 Mai 20231h 25min