The Drop

Thomas and Meg sit down and chat with Ali Feller, host of the number one running podcast in America (every once in awhile we get there too) and probably also the nicest person in America. She's also a race announcer, recently handling finish line duties at the Boston Marathon. She's also a marathoner. And a mom. And a wife. She's pretty much a transformer but not in disguise. And she just ran a 3:41 marathon PR in Eugene! Hope you enjoy this talk as much as we did.

Things get regional on this episode of the drop as we discuss coke and pop, tennis shoes and sneakers, and also try to figure out Formula One. We also talk about our experience with Gnarly Hydrate margaritas and how Meg may have a new career in betting since her family won't support her. Drop your FanDuel referral link in the comments. Oh, we also talk about the Asics Magic Speed 3, a tempo trainer that seems like a sizable improvement over last year. 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

Logging thousands of miles a year means we could always use strength and conditioning advice. Applying it is a whole different thing, but at least we'll have the knowledge. To get that knowledge, we talked to Jess Movold, a licensed strength and running coach for Runner’s World+ members. Just ran a lifetime PR in Boston, 3:12, and her first postpartum marathon. She currently lives in Austin, TX with her husband and son Battle, which is probably the coolest name a human could ask for. She’s also a new member of the Train to NYC!

Well, the whole gang hit the trails last week and it was part awesome, part humbling. Thomas and Jarrett went on a bro-date to the monster truck rally and came away with some revelations. Robbe navigates his running or lack thereof, as well as human waste issues that aren't his. Meg reports back on her first week of being coached by Andrew Kastor. And we also talk about the New Balance More Trail v3. Be sure to check out Saysky running apparel, because summer is coming and you need to look hot but feel cool. Save 15% off your order by using code DROP15: https://saysky.us/

We talked about her entry into running (her first marathon was London in 2012, where she ran for MIND in memory of her university housemate, Vic, who sadly took his own life after battling depression). Thoughts on being considered an influencer. How she’s a Six Star finisher. Her fertility journey -- she just had a child via surrogacy. And her next goal of hitting a BQ at the Valencia Marathon.

Our break from Boston has gone a bit sideways and we're okay with it. Thomas and Meaghan go full James Bond in their drinking, Robbe buys his family's first pet, and our running is full of injuries as usual (we'll be okay). We also talk about the Li-Ning Feidian 3 Ultra, a performance shoe that may or may not cost $500. Be sure to check out Saysky running apparel, because summer is coming and you better look good while feeling gooder. Use code DROP15 to save 15% off your order: https://saysky.us/

What's it take to start your own made-in-NYC, boutique running brand in the very beginning of a pandemic? Ask Ben Morrow, founder of Miler Running. We get the inside scoop of how he started the brand, what he looks for in apparel, and his vision for running. This is a great one for all you business-minded folks out there, or anyone looking to get into the design and apparel game.Check out Miler Running: https://milerrunning.com/

Do we really need a description for this one? I guess so, since it's sponsored by Saysky. This is our Boston Marathon recap, where we rundown the entire Boston Marathon weekend, from meet-ups to shakeout runs race day itself. It was nothing short of amazing, as you probably know if you were there. It also produced way more bathroom stories than we could ever imagine possible, much to Meg's chagrin. Be sure to check out Saysky running apparel, because you know you need some new spring gear. Save 15% with code DROP15: https://saysky.us/

No introduction needed: this week's guest is the legendary Kara Goucher– Olympian, Nike whistleblower, and author of "The Longest Race: Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team." This, quite honestly, is one of the best conversations we've ever had on the podcast. Buckle up, it's a good time. Pick up Kara's book here: https://amzn.to/4153nsY

Thomas and Meaghan take on quite the adventure the week before the Boston Marathon. Robbe finishes watching Spirited Away and learns that you can't drink a shirt. Thomas encounters a rabid dog in his own house. We cover the Asics Gel-Cumulus 25 and wonder where it fits in at this point. This episode is sponsored by Lagoon pillows, we've been using them for a year and they're amazing. Save 15% on your order with code BELIEVE: https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-believe-in-the-run Be sure to check out Saysky running apparel, we're huge fans of the Pace Shorts and Combat Singlet: https://saysky.us/