407 | Conner Mantz, Maurten Athlete

Coming at you live from the floor of The Running Event (hence the audio) from inside the Satisfy booth, Thomas and Robbe chat with ultrarunning legend and Possessed Magazine cover boy Scott Jurek about growing up in Minnesota, fishing, transitioning into different stages of running and life, and how to not break your ankles while running on the pile of rocks known as the Pennsylvania section of the Appalachian Trail. We also somehow forgot to ask him about @yaboyscottjurek (not his account), which was our only regret. Follow the real Scott Jurek on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottjurek/Check out Satisfy Running: https://satisfyrunning.com/

2 Dec 202435min

We have endured the long odyssey known as The Running Event, and have returned to you with treasures galore, i.e. information on what's hot and what's not for 2025. It was a nonstop ride with over 25 meetings in 48 hours to see what's coming, and we try to give you our best analysis, in between getting sidetracked. Also, Meg may have been trafficked without knowing it. Guess we'll find out when the court docs are unsealed!Registration for Winter GRIT: Arctic Adventure opens at 9 a.m. ET on Black Friday (11/29). It will sell out on the same day, so make sure you set your alarm and register here: https://www.believeintherun.com/gritSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON SLEEPGet the best night of sleep with a Lagoon pillow and save $25 off any pillow between now and December 2nd with code BELIEVE ➡ https://⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believeLMNTEventually it's going to be cold outside, but you're still going to need salt and electrolytes to get your body right. So make sure you're ready with LMNT's hot drink mixes, featuring Chocolate Chai, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Raspberry. Pick up your LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order here ➡ ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠CHERIBUNDICherbundi’s tart cherry juice helps reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and aid in faster recovery. And now it comes in gummy form, offering the same benefits but perfect for snacking on the go. Use code THEDROP at checkout for 20% off your first purchase of gummies (limit 1 per customer). Shop here: https://cheribundi.com/collections/shop/products/pure-gummies

29 Nov 20241h 34min

Thomas and Meg talk to Claire Wood, VP of Prodouct Creation at SOREL and long-time industry person about running, trends, and a whole bunch more.

25 Nov 20241h 7min

Meg is out, Karl is in, for this episode of The Drop, which means it's just chaos without our guardrails in place. From our thoughts on homesteading and van life to mid-run conversations with strangers to the horror cinema classic Tales From the Hood, we cover all the unimportant things in live before finally getting around to the On Cloudboom LS and Nike Pegasus Premium.Winter GRIT registration opens at 9 a.m. ET on Black Friday! Register here: https://www.believeintherun.com/gritINDEX00:00 Intro00:30 Sorry, Meg1:17:12 On Cloudboom LS1:21:46 Nike Pegasus Premium

23 Nov 20241h 34min

Good socks mean good running, and we've always been a huge fan of Swiftwick for our feet. This week, we have an in-studio interview with new CEO Mark Chou about all things running and running a business and what's new for his made-in-the-U.S.A. apparel brand.Check out Swiftwick socks: https://bit.ly/SHOP-SWIFTWICK

18 Nov 20241h 2min

We'll be real– we don't even remember what happened during this train wreck of an episode that involved a debate on the consistency of ice rinks, reaching the end of the Instagram algorithm, the ongoing beef of Puma vs. Brooks, chicken soup for the soul, and terrible investing advice. Believe it or not, we eventually get around to the Nike Zoom Fly 6 and Asics Novablast 5. Winter GRIT registration opens on November 29 @ 9 a.m. ET! Save the date and this link: https://believeintherun.com/gritPick up the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: https://amzn.to/3Z6WJE3Read "Go Ahead, Dogpile on Matt Choi": https://believeintherun.com/go-ahead-dogpile-on-matt-choi/Check out Robbe's "Suppertime" newsletter: https://robbereddinger.substack.com/SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON SLEEPGet the best night of sleep with a Lagoon pillow and save $25 off any pillow between now and December 2nd with code BELIEVE ➡ https://⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believeLMNTEventually it's going to be cold outside, but you're still going to need salt and electrolytes to get your body right. So make sure you're ready with LMNT's hot drink mixes, featuring Chocolate Chai, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Raspberry. Pick up your LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order here ➡ ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠CHERIBUNDICherbundi’s tart cherry juice helps reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and aid in faster recovery. And now it comes in gummy form, offering the same benefits but perfect for snacking on the go. Use code THEDROP at checkout for 20% off your first purchase of gummies (limit 1 per customer). Shop here: https://cheribundi.com/collections/shop/products/pure-gummiesINDEX00:00 Intro00:30 A string of random stuff55:56 Asics Novablast 51:03:08 Nike Zoom Fly 61:19:00 Winter GRIT Info

15 Nov 20241h 20min

A wild and wonderful songwriter from the great state of West Virginia, Charles Wesley Godwin is also a passionate runner who incorporates it into his life both on and off the road. In this episode, Robbe chats with him about music, touring, Venus fly traps, baseball, The Avett Brothers, and being a Mountaineer. This was just a really great conversation that probably could've gone on for hours; if you're a fan of music, running, and/or life, you're going to enjoy this one.Join his Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CharlesWesleyG Follow Charles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleswgodwin/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ErsJAz6qJ5cqjoVAvfvaC Check out his tour dates: https://www.charleswgodwin.com/

11 Nov 20241h 20min

We took the train to New York City and Meg and Karl ran a race with 50,000 friends. Needless to say, it was a pretty fun weekend and we got to share it with a whole bunch of you. Here's our recap, with plenty of side tangents along the way. And yes, we talk about Matt Choi (but recorded this episode before he gave his apology). Can't think of anything more dramatic that happened this past week... SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS LAGOON SLEEPGet the best night of sleep with a Lagoon pillow and save $25 off any pillow between now and December 2nd with code BELIEVE ➡ https://⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believe LMNTEventually it's going to be cold outside, but you're still going to need salt and electrolytes to get your body right. So make sure you're ready with LMNT's hot drink mixes, featuring Chocolate Chai, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Raspberry. Pick up your LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order here ➡ ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠ CHERIBUNDICherbundi’s tart cherry juice helps reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and aid in faster recovery. And now it comes in gummy form, offering the same benefits but perfect for snacking on the go. Use code THEDROP at checkout for 20% off your first purchase of gummies (limit 1 per customer). Shop here: https://cheribundi.com/collections/shop/products/pure-gummies

8 Nov 20241h 33min