The Drop

So many things happening in running right now, and not enough time to talk about them all. So we'll make sure to cover the rest. From Barcelona to BU to Blue from Old School, we keep you on the front lines of all the things you need to know, including Severance recaps and Starbucks rebrands. We also talk about the Diadora Gara Carbon 2, which we're pretty sure is just the Diadora Gara Carbon 1, but hey– it's still a great shoe.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!SOARWe've partnered with SOAR to offer one lucky listener a SOAR Race Vest and Marathon Shorts to update their racing wardrobe. Simply sign up to receive SOAR email offers and news and one runner will be chosen at random and notified after 28/02/2025.Enter to win https://www.soarrunning.com/en-us/blogs/news/believe-in-the-run-x-soarLMNTThe LMNT Sample Pack includes 8 of our drink mix flavors. This is the perfect offer for anyone who wants either to find their favorite LMNT flavor, or to share LMNT with a friend.Get your LMNT sample pack here ➡ https://www.drinklmnt.com/thedrop

Some of our favorite episodes are the conversations with the people behind the shoes. Richard Kuchinsky is a running shoe designer and founder of the Directive Collective Design Studios. He's worked with a number of brands over the years, seeking to combine aesthetics with performance in the best way possible. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Thomas about shoe design, trends, and everything behind what you wear on your feet.Follow Richard: https://www.instagram.com/rkuchinsky/Follow Directive Collective: https://www.instagram.com/directivecollective/

Always fun when you have to re-record an entire episode. That's what we had to do this week (after recording one of our best episodes over). We tried to replicate it the best we could by recapping the Super Bowl and the Millrose Games, marveling at Skechers audacity and insistence on ripping off On, and reminsicing about smoky dive bars and 8-bit video games. We also talk about the On Cloudsurfer 2, a daily trainer and first shoe of the On "SOFT WINS" campaign.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!SOARWe've partnered with SOAR to offer one lucky listener a SOAR Race Vest and Marathon Shorts to update their racing wardrobe. Simply sign up to receive SOAR email offers and news and one runner will be chosen at random and notified after 28/02/2025.Enter to winhttps://www.soarrunning.com/en-us/blogs/news/believe-in-the-run-x-soarLMNTThe LMNT Sample Pack includes 8 of our drink mix flavors. This is the perfect offer for anyone who wants either to find their favorite LMNT flavor, or to share LMNT with a friend.Get your LMNT sample pack here ➡ https://www.drinklmnt.com/thedrop

Live from the beautiful and warm waters of Miami, Florida, the Believe in the Run duo of Thomas and Meaghan chat with Val Weilert (Senior Designer Manager of Performance Road Footwear) and Rebekah Broh (Senior Director of Product) of Hoka about all things Bondi 9 and Cielo X1 2.0. Get a look behind the scenes of what goes into footwear design and development at Hoka.Read the review of the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 ➡ https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/hoka-cielo-x1-2-0-review/Read the review of the Hoka Bondi 9 ➡ https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/hoka-bondi-9-review/

The hosts share their lively experiences from the Miami Half Marathon, including a humorous take on race challenges and energy gel taste tests. They explore Miami's vibrant culture, filled with scenic shakeout runs and amusing local anecdotes. From hydration necessity to post-race yacht gatherings, they capture the joy of racing and camaraderie. Expect light-hearted stories about pre-race antics, wildlife encounters, and personal reflections on running shoes, all wrapped in the lively atmosphere of Miami!

Dive into a whirlwind of topics from running routines and the quirky world of infomercial products to the lightweight Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 shoe. Hear hilarious anecdotes about home plumbing disasters and their connection to travel woes. Enjoy tales of trail races and personal adventures, including a coffee advent calendar filled with surprises. Plus, discover the fun of themed giveaways and a lively shakeout run in Miami! With humor and camaraderie, the conversation blends fitness, coffee, and unexpected reflections for an entertaining listen.

Completing 100 Ironman-length triathlons in 100 days seems like hell, but James Lawrence set out to do it. And he did it. Hear about his journey and read all about it in his new book, "Iron Hope."

Our brains are mostly frozen, which is how we went a whole podcast forgetting to give our respect to Conner Mantz at the Houston Marathon. But we do manage to talk about running shoes, including the Brooks Glycerin 22, while mixing in a whole bunch of other interests, including our favorite TV shows of all-time. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!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

Keira D’Amato is back on the podcast (previously on Ep11, 100 and 292) for another fun conversation and a big announcement! Keira has always worn several hats (pro-athlete, realtor, oreo-reviewer, mom, to name a few) but she’s on the show to add yet another one: author. In her new book, Don’t Call it a Comeback, Keira relives her unusual, challenging, hilarious, un-filtered, fun, inspiring running journey and brings us all along for the ride.Go ahead and pre-order this one: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/dont-call-it-9781250344946/

Last weekend was a blast running with the GRIT gang here in Baltimore, so in this week's episode of The Drop, we recap that. Meg was having the worst run ever in Charleston, so she dives into that, as well as how she got to see the Bob Dylan movie six months in advance. We also cover the return of Shelby Houlihan and the state of Strava before getting into all the details of the Hoka Bondi 9. We'll going to Miami! Come join us for a shakeout run and hang out with us on a freakin' yacht, where you can demo the Bondi 9 and snag some free swag, including a pair of Goodr sunglasses. RSVP here: Read the review of the Hoka Bondi 9: https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/hoka-bondi-9-review/ INDEX 00:00 Intro 03:15 GRIT Party Recap 12:14 Meg in Charleston 21:16 What about Bobs? 28:12 Shelby is back 42:00 Sträva sniping 51:05 Winter Gear 55:37 Weightlifting report 1:05:50 Hoka Bondi 9