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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

Our Chicago weekend was full of fun and friends and family, from our epic shakeout run with New Balance to Thomas's finish at the Chicago Marathon. We had an incredible time meeting so many of you, cheering you on during the race, witnessing Conner Mantz break the American record, and taking in the sights and sounds of the city. Not sure how we feel about Chicago Italian beef though. We'll just stick with the dogs.Running NYC Marathon? Join the very unnoficial 4-hour pace group: https://forms.gle/XdGYJAQaipeoB6NNASUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!MAURTENConner Mantz just destroyed the American men's marathon record using this stuff and Thomas finished strong at Chicago fueling with Maurten the whole way. We use Maurten gels for all our races and you should too. Stock up for your 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/chicagoLMNTThe Lemonade Salt has returned for good, so make sure you grab the greatest flavor on the planet for all your fall marathon needs. 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 - Intro0:52 - Day 1 - Travel / Expo28:00 - Day 2 - Shakeout Run / Live Panel48:15 - Day 3 - Race Day

17 Okt 20251h 34min

Thomas chats with Chris Marroquin, Director of Player Rehabilitation for the Baltimore Ravens about what it's like to work with professional athletes, staying healthy while playing sports, his background as a physical therapist, his running journey, and much more.

13 Okt 202552min

Well folks, were so busy climbing the mountain that we forgot we made it to episode 400. So while we didn't bust out the balloons, we almost broke out a Ouija board and said Bloody Mary three times just to see what would happen. We also mansplain Taylor Swift's artistic direction before deep dishing on Chicago Marathon weekend and Thomas's fueling plan for the race. If you are in Chicago, come out to our shakeout run on Saturday morning, hope to see you there!All the details for the Chicago Shakeout Run: https://believeintherun.com/event/chicago-marathon/2025-10-11/1/SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!MAURTENGet 15% off by using code Believe15!* We use Maurten gels for all our races and some of the most elite athletes in the world rely on their bicarb system for optimizing their fuel strategies on race day. Stock up for your fall marathon training and save 15% off your order by using this link and code Believe15: https://bit.ly/BITR-MAURTENLMNTThe Lemonade Salt has returned for good, so make sure you grab the greatest flavor on the planet for all your fall marathon needs. 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 - Intro7:08 - Pistachio Tides / Fall Race Talk / Getting Weezered12:40 - The Life of a Showgirl / Radiohead / BITR Intro Video Contest22:34 - Chicago Weekend Plans (Final Itinerary)27:17 - Swiftwick X BITR Limited Edition Sock / Swiftwick X Greg Itahara Chicago Sock29:11 - Thomas's Chicago Race Shoes + Plan / Race Nutrition40:53 - Xenon Gas / Run Journals53:38 - Robbe's Running / Half Tight Recommendations1:01:13 - Bloody Mary / Ouija Boards / AI + Celebrities' Heights1:13:56 - Spooky Season / Depressing World Stuff / Closing Thoughts

10 Okt 20251h 31min

Taylor packed his bags and headed out to the Mammoth Trailfest in Mammoth Lake, California (sponsored by Craft) for the weekend. Get his recap of one of the most fun events in trail running today.Read his recap: https://believeintherun.com/mammoth-trailfest/

6 Okt 20251h 25min

Big things are coming as we head to Chicago next weekend, so we got you covered on that end. We also discuss Meg's infatuation with baby quails, running etiquette on multiple flybys, our training for the New York Marathon and JFK 50 Mile, and our somewhat delayed reactions to the Berlin Marathon. Finally, we cover the Hoka Mach X 3, which sees an improved upper over last year's version.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!MAURTENGet 15% off by using code Believe15!* We use Maurten gels for all our races and some of the most elite athletes in the world rely on their bicarb system for optimizing their fuel strategies on race day. Stock up for your 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. Speaking of race day, they just delivered a limited-edition "Dig Deeper" pizza sock designed by artist Greg Itahara in celebration of the Chicago Marathon. They're going fast so make sure you pick them up before they're pepperoni: https://swiftwick.com/products/chicagoLMNTThe Lemonade Salt has returned for good, so make sure you grab the greatest flavor on the planet for all your fall marathon needs. 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 Intro8:01 BITR x New Balance Chicago Weekend Itinerary 15:03 Tilly Norwood: AI Actress and the Downfall of Humanity 20:57 Meta Oakley Glasses / Harry Styles and the Berlin Marathon / Molly Seidel's End with Puma30:53 JFK 50 Miler / Baltimore Running Festival Half-Marathon49:36 Baby Quails, OnlyFans, and Holiday Dinners59:44 Fun Dip, Pixie Sticks, Football1:05:18 Hoka Mach X 31:17:36 Runners' Etiquette on the Flyby Wave / Old School Pizza Hut

3 Okt 20251h 32min

Taylor chats with Mary Denholm, a pro ultrarunner and Craft athlete. Follow Mary on Instagram: @eatrunandbemary

29 Sep 202552min