The Drop

Look, we had to know what they were all about, so we went straight to the source. Brett Fraser is the Chief Athletes Officer for the Enhanced Games, a sporting event without drug testing, billed as "an alternative to the corrupt Olympic Games."This is an open conversation about the persistence of drugs in sport, the idea of "scientifically-enhanced" athletes, and whether or not that's a good thing or a bad thing for sport overall. There are definitely two sides to this issue and both have certain merits, whether you agree or not. Either way, we're interested to see how it plays out over the next year and a half. Learn more about the Enhanced Games: https://enhanced.org/

31 Jul 202348min

This week, Thomas and Meg survive an animal attack (barely), Robbe narrowly avoids an animal attack, oh and also we had an amazing time at the Summer GRIT Party and Asics/Skratch Summer Hydration Tour stop #4. All that and a whole lot more in this episode, including an overview of the Salomon DRX Bliss. Learn more and register for the Under Armour Sunset Tour: https://bit.ly/UA-SUNSET-TOUR RSVP for our upcoming events!7/29 - Nashville - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #5RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/summer-hydration-tour-stop-5-nashville/ 8/10 - Atlanta - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #6RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/summer-hydration-tour-stop-6-atlanta/ 8/19 - Boston - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #7RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/summer-hydration-tour-stop-7-boston/

27 Jul 20231h 21min

We didn't know this before we started, but apparently we just talked to the only person to podium at Marathon de Sables, UTMB, and Western States, where he just won a few weeks ago with the 4th-fastest time ever. And to think that it all started with a bet. Tom Evans is an Adidas Terrex athlete and no doubt, one of the best ultrarunners in the world right now, throwing down incredible performances on some of the toughest courses in the game. We talk about how he got into running, why he drinks Red Bull before, during, and after his races, and how he's loving the new carbon-plated trail racing shoe coming from Adidas.Follow Tom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomevansultra/Shop Adidas Terrex: https://bit.ly/SHOP-ADIDAS-TERREX

24 Jul 202351min

Meg's really living up to the tour vibes as we find out when she recaps this weekend's Summer Hydration Tour visits in Austin and Miami. Robbe finds out what happens one week after you have a tick in your arm. Thomas has his own medical anomalies. And we talk about the Nike Ultrafly, which is probably one of the best Nike road shoes... but maybe not at $250. Learn more about the Under Armour Sunset Tour: https://believeintherun.com/under-armour-sunset-tour/ Donate to Pat Blair's charity, Adventures For The Cure: https://adventuresforthecure.com/campaigns#2023-07%20AFC%20Summer%20Running%20Challenge

21 Jul 20231h 17min

As a runner growing up in Portland, Ore., Ben Andrews was set to live the ultimate dream when he landed a spot on the University of Oregon track and field team. And then it all fell apart. Andrews is a motivational speaker, realtor, and author of "The Long Run," a book about overcoming adversity and seeing your dreams through until the end. We talk about his life, his book, what running has meant to him, and how to get the most out of all of it. Learn more about Ben and pick up The Long Run: https://www.benandrews.com/the-long-run.html

17 Jul 202358min

Thomas and Robbe recap last weekend's trip to Oakland with Renegade Running and Norda, giving you all the behind-the-scenes commentary on 48 hours of life in the bay city. From pest control to redwood trees to sketchy bus rides up a mountain, it was an action-packed weekend. We also recap week 2 of Summer GRIT, and cover what we liked and didn't like about the Norda 002. Learn more and register for the Under Armour Sunset Tour: https://bit.ly/UA-SUNSET-TOURRSVP for our upcoming events! 7/8 - Oakland - Norda 002 Launch w/ Renegade Running (& Live Podcast) RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/norda-launch/ 7/14 - Austin - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #1 RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/summer-hydration-tour-stop-1/ 7/17 - Miami - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #2 RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/summer-hydration-tour-stop-2-miami/

14 Jul 20231h 13min

On this special bonus episode of The Drop, Thomas and Robbe team up for a live audience podcast with Norda founders Nick and Willa Martire. Live from Renegade Running in Oakland, California. We talk about what it takes to start a shoe company (a lot), how their shoe is different from other models in the trail space, and how they navigated through certain obstacles on the way to where they are now. We also take some audience questions, which was a lot of fun.The Norda 002 is a lightweight performance trail shoe featuring a ripstop-style Dyneema upper, Vibram midsole and Vibram Litebase with Megagrip outsole. Available now.Shop Norda 002: https://nordarun.com/Shop Renegade Running: https://renegade-running.com/

14 Jul 202334min

Alison took the unconventional route to running, having started at the age of 30. She has completed 7 full marathons, and a handful of half marathons, 10ks, and 5ks. Her love for the sport has quickly transcended into wanting to give others the same sense of accomplishment she felt after completing her first race. She is the leader of R.I.OT. Squad run club, and an SCI Physical Therapist Assistant, as well as a run coach. Follow Alison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alioop_0_o_runs/

10 Jul 202351min