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This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan break down one of their favorite daily trainers of 2021 so far, the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v3 (3:45) before they discuss the Texas Trials of Miles qualifier for the U.S. Olympic and Field Trials (13:32). Then, Thomas is joined by Erin Longin, Global Director of Running and Training at Puma. They talk about Puma's resurgence in the long-distance running scene, the development of their new NITRO foam and different shoes, and the future of Puma Running (18:30). IG: @pumarunning

26 Feb 202152min

This week on The Drop, Thomas sits down with special guest and COROS athlete Eliud Kipchoge! They talk about Eliud's legendary feat of breaking the 2-hour marathon mark with a time of 1:59:40, what his accomplishment means for the next generation of distance runners, and the impact that he sees running have on the world. Also, Eliud provides insights into how he trains and some of his running philosophies. IG: @kipchogeeliud Sign up for Beyond Belief with Eliud Kipchoge here: believeintherun.com/beyondbelief

19 Feb 202133min

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan break down one of the most polarizing shoes in the running world, the adidas Ultraboost 21 (9:16). Then, the crew discusses the latest sales reports from the biggest running shoe companies, how those numbers were impacted by the pandemic and what they mean going forward. They also talk about Keira D'Amato's new sponsorship deal with Nike (15:48). Finally, Thomas sits down with Chris Lee, Athletic Performance Director for Tinman Elite, a running team based in Boulder, CO. They talk about the team's mindset and motivation for the sport, Chris' own training philosophies and his athletic background (22:07). Chris also gives his 5 most important post-run workouts to add to your daily training routine. IG: @clee_performance

12 Feb 202156min

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan break down the new Puma Velocity (10:00). Then, Thomas and Meaghan sit down with Puma athlete and USA Olympic Marathon Team member Molly Seidel. They talk about Molly's qualifying for the Olympics at the Trials, her strategy for the London Marathon and her new deal with Puma (24:00). IG: https://www.instagram.com/bygolly.molly/

5 Feb 20211h 20min

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan discuss a shoe that they are very excited for in 2021: the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v2 (13:08). Then, the crew talks about Jim Walmsley's recent attempt to break the 100K record, as well as the HOKA ONE ONE Carbon X2 (22:32). Also, Thomas sits down with Danny Orr, General Manager of Performance Running at New Balance. They talk about Danny's experience working at New Balance and how the company adjusted during the COVID-19 pandemic (27:52). They also geek out over running shoes, such as the 1080 v11 and FuelCell Rebel v2.

29 Jan 20211h 24min

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan share their thoughts on Nike's latest trainer, the React Infinity Run Flyknit 2 (8:24) before discussing their experiences with mental health and how running helps them stay in a healthy mindset (15:00). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by Olympian, author and actress Alexi Pappas to talk about her new book, Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas. They also discuss her philosophies and goals as a runner, how running has influenced her life and her experiences training with fellow world-class runners (22:05). You can purchase Alexi's book here.

22 Jan 20211h 11min

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan check in on their week in running before talking about some of the gear they are loving this winter (1:15). Then, Thomas and Meaghan sit down with ASICS athlete Taliyah Brooks. They discuss Taliyah's track career and how it has taken her around the world, as well as her transition from college to professional running (29:35). Instagram: @love_tbrooks https://www.strava.com/challenges/Optimize-Your-Running-PWURE

15 Jan 20211h 15min

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan catch up with BITR shoe reviewer Jeremy Ardanuy to talk about his recent 47-mile FKT on a local Baltimore route (4:01) before checking in on their own running, including GRIT (17:55). Then, Thomas and Robbe sit down with chef Marc Quiñones. They talk about Marc's passions for cooking as well as running and where they both started, the similarities he sees between his professional life and running life, and his experiences in competitions in both fields (27:03). You can watch Marc on the new season of Hell's Kitchen. Instagram: @chefmq

8 Jan 20211h 20min