The Drop

Putting the "can" in Canadian, Natasha Wodak is the country's record holder in the marathon, after posting a 2:23 marathon in Berlin this past fall... as a master's runner. On this episode of The Drop, we talk about that race, her running journey, go-to race mantras, and nutrition while racing.  Follow Natasha on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashawodak   You can still sign up for Winter GRIT Lite for only $30! Register at believeintherun.com/grit.  This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

Kind of a bonus episode, kind of not, but here's our full recap of a jam-packed week at The Running Event in Austin, Texas. We talked with over 20 brands over two days to get you the inside scoop of what's coming in 2023. Enjoy! Watch all the recaps on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2-2J_y_jpOYz8Rld5C6C5w

We never did try toad in the hole or Yorkshire pudding while we were in England, but we did finally meet Chris Ford (founder of UK-based run group Fordy Runs) at our London shakeout run with Tracksmith. We have a great time talking about what it takes to start a running group, the community of runners he's brought together, how he got into running, and of course– a bunch of shoe and gear talk.  Registration for Winter GRIT opens at 9 a.m. ET on Black Friday! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/BITR-GRIT Please subscribe and leave a review, and we'll try to read it on the next podcast! This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

On this week's episode of the drop we talk with elite marathoner Andrea Pomaranski, who recently finished in the top-25 at the Berlin Marathon at 40 years of age, posting a personal best time in the distance. In the intro, we talk about our post-New York City depression, Robbe sustaining yet another injury, and of course baby pigeons, or the lack thereof.  This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

Absolute madness is the only way to describe this past weekend. From the shakeout run with New Balance (and you) to our very hot yet very awesome day running the New York City Marathon, we recap it all in this episode of The Drop. Plus, you get a special appearance from Wide Foot Jarrett (who is kind of the guest today). Enjoy and thanks again to all of you who came to the run and showed why this community is so special. This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

Running apparel is heating up and Tim West of Bandit Running is throwing some logs on the fire with his fashion-forward approach to run culture. We talk about how Bandit got started, why they're different, and how they see themselves shaping the run community. Check out Bandit: https://banditrunning.com/ Follow Bandit Running on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banditrunning/   This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health.  Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

The second most famous runner we've ever interviewed (I mean, who can top Kipchoge?), Erin Azar is the running queen of Tiktok and Insta reels. Probably because she's funny as hell and puts out the most relatable running content that we've all experienced at some time in our run journeys. We talk about how she got started, where she's going, and the wild world of being a social media star. This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

Crazy and weird is the name of the game around here, so it was only appropriate that we asked Mike Wardian to come into the studio for this episode of the show. Mike is an ultrarunner sponsored by Hoka and Coros, who recently ran across the United States over 60 days. He also holds the world record for the fastest average time in the 7 marathons/7 continents/7 days challenge. This was such a great conversation about running, staying healthy, nutrition, and more.   Follow Mike on Instagram: @mikewardian  Follow Mike on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/mwardian   RSVP for the New Balance NYC Shakeout run: https://mailchi.mp/believeintherun/shakeout This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

Thomas chats with Heeluxe Footwear and Science Research professional Geoffrey Gray. Heeluxe is a company that aims to help footwear brands make better shoes. Thomas and Geoffrey talk about some of the most impressive shoes on the market and the future of gender and region specific foot patterns for running shoes.  Check out Heeluxe here: https://www.heeluxe.com/ This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin

We're Baltimore through and through, so it was great to have someone from the home team into the studio. Doug Smiley is the Global Product Director of Performance Run Footwear for Under Armour (that's a title), heading up the development of the all-new Under Armour Flow Velociti Elite. We talk about that shoe and the team of local runners for whom Under Armour is giving the elite treatment on race day of the Baltimore Marathon.    This episode is sponsored by Inside Tracker, which helps you optimize your body and running, using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance for your training and health. Drop listeners save 20% on any product (no code necessary): https://www.insidetracker.com/dropin