The Drop

Live from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Ore., the team sits down and recaps a wild week with special guest Kofuzi. We also tack on all our one-on-one interviews with Asics athletes from this week, including Sara Hall, Emma Bates, Johnny Gregorek, Val Allman, Johnny Gregorek, and Elkanah Kibet. Buckle up, this is a fun one! Thanks to everyone who came out to the group runs this week, it was awesome meeting some of you West Coast folks in person. And thanks to Asics for making it all happen. Follow Val Allman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vallman123/ 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 man needs no introduction, but we'll do it anyway. Ben Johnson is a fellow shoe nerd, Instagram influencer (yeah, we said it), Believe in the Run contributor, but most importantly– a great friend. We brought him into the studio for this special episode to talk about running, shoes, and everything in between. You'll enjoy this one.   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

Ruth Croft, Adidas Terrex pro athlete, discusses her training and strategy leading up to her first place finish at the Western States Endurance Run. The podcast covers hydration struggles, balancing running and recovery, and a detailed comparison of running shoe models. The chapter also explores the challenges and triumphs of running the Western States 100-mile trail race, along with insights on marathon qualification standards and upcoming races.

When it comes to running, we like to go hard, and we like to rest even harder. So we wanted to talk to Darren Brown at Oofos about why their recovery footwear is a great option for runners (and really, anyone). We also talk about his own career as a runner, life in general, and more.   You still have a couple days to get a late start on Summer GRIT! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/SUMMER-GRIT-2022  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

As the Runner in Chief of the world's largest running publication (Runner's World), Jeff Dengate may be the only person on earth who's tried more running shoes than us. So obviously, we talk about shoes. A lot. We also talk about how Runner's World tests shoes and our thoughts on the future of running. Sign up for Summer GRIT: https://bit.ly/SUMMER-GRIT-2022 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

Breaking into the all-male ranks of Tinman Elite, Tori Gerlach is a rising star ready to go supernova. Already a multi-time NCAA All-American and US Olympic Trials qualifier, Tori is set on becoming the best version of herself. We talk about her career, her partnership with Adidas, her goals, and much more.  And big thank you to all the feedback from last week's episode– the rambling shall continue but you may have opened Pandora's box and now Thomas and Robbe may never shut up.   Check out Ray Zahab's coffee line, Kapik1 (it's real good):  https://kapik1.com/collections/super-stoked-for-coffee/products/arctic-winter-dark  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

Another day, another YouTube shoe dude. But– he's not just any dude. Connor Blalock is the content running specialist at Running Warehouse and face of the brand on its YouTube channel. Thomas and he talk about typical shoe nerd stuff, like the cushioning of super shoes, the progression of others, and what it's like being in this niche industry inside of an industry. In the intro, we recap our Asics Uplift Tour van stops in New York City, Baltimore, and D.C., and give you our first thoughts on the Nike Pegasus 39.  We will be running the Uplift Oregon 5K in July at the World Athletics Championships and we want you to run with us! Learn more and register here: https://raceroster.com/events/2022/57460/uplift-oregon-5k   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/dropinOn this e

The podcast discusses the evolution of Adidas Adizero line, including the use of energy rods in racing shoes. They explore shoe technologies, athlete feedback, and material selection, highlighting the challenges in footwear development. The hosts also touch on topics like vegan weddings, running events, post-run cravings, and the significance of tattoos.

Sometimes we talk to legends, and today is one of those days. Jean-Luc Diard's résumé speaks for itself– former CEO of Salomon, developer of the modern parabolic ski and modern golf driver, and oh yeah– he founded a little company called Hoka. Currently, he's the head of Deckers X Lab, the innovation arm for Hoka, Ugg, Teva, and Sanuk, producing some of the most comfortable shoes we've ever worn. We talk about all of this and more in a conversation for the ages.    Check out Deckers X Lab: https://deckersxlab.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

It's not everyday you meet someone who's run across the country. Rickey Gates is a Salomon athlete who's as kind as he is adventurous. In addition to running self-supported across the country, Rickey also ran "every single street" of San Francisco in 2018, jumpstarting a movement that would catch on across the world during the pandemic. Learn more about Rickey: http://www.rickeygates.com/ Pick up the Salomon x Ciele Athletics Phantasm and/or Pulsar Trail Pro: https://bit.ly/3wywNCE . We spoke with him about these experiences, what keeps him motivated, and of course, the new Salomon Phantasm and Pulsar Pro Trail.    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