The Drop

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan check in on their week in running before talking about some of the gear they are loving this winter (1:15). Then, Thomas and Meaghan sit down with ASICS athlete Taliyah Brooks. They discuss Taliyah's track career and how it has taken her around the world, as well as her transition from college to professional running (29:35).  Instagram: @love_tbrooks https://www.strava.com/challenges/Optimize-Your-Running-PWURE

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan catch up with BITR shoe reviewer Jeremy Ardanuy to talk about his recent 47-mile FKT on a local Baltimore route (4:01) before checking in on their own running, including GRIT (17:55). Then, Thomas and Robbe sit down with chef Marc Quiñones. They talk about Marc's passions for cooking as well as running and where they both started, the similarities he sees between his professional life and running life, and his experiences in competitions in both fields (27:03). You can watch Marc on the new season of Hell's Kitchen. Instagram: @chefmq 

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan share their resolutions they have for 2021 and beyond (6:31) before giving their first impressions of the Topo Athletic Cyclone (13:45). Then, Thomas sits down with GORUCK shoe designer and designer of the Reebok Pump, Paul Litchfield. They talk about Paul's past experience working with Reebok, the nuances of the running shoe spectrum and the vision for the GORUCK brand (22:24).

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan recap one of the biggest running events of the year in The Marathon Project (0:48) before sharing their thoughts on the new Craft CTM Ultra Carbon (12:03). Then, Thomas sits down with legendary running coach Matt Centrowitz (29:40). They talk about Matt's journey from the Bronx to Oregon, his coaching philosophies and his family's love for running.  You can purchase Matt's book, Like Father Like Son, here.  Email: coachcentro@gmail.com Follow his son, Matthew Centrowitz, @mgcentro on Instagram

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meghan discuss two shoes that they are high on going into the new year: ASICS EvoRide 2 and the Puma Deviate Nitro (8:20). The crew also chats about why Strava is going in the right direction with their personalized Year in Sport reviews (16:46). Then, Thomas and Robbe sit down with Don Reichelt to talk about his path from Iron Man racer to ultrarunner, his preparation methods for ultras, and his time working at Newton Running (24:14). Don finished third at the 2018 Badwater Ultramarathon (135 miles), and also finished third in the Tunnel Hill 100. https://bit.ly/REGISTER-FOR-GRIT

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan break down their picks for the 2020 BITR Best in Gear Awards (8:30). The trio covers everything from the best shoes, apparel and must-have pieces from the past year. Then, Thomas and Meg are joined by HOKA NAZ Elite Athlete Scott Fauble to talk about his involvement in the upcoming Marathon Project, training and race techniques, saunas and pie (30:20).    https://www.believeintherun.com/2020/12/09/best-in-gear-awards-2020-road-running/

This week on The Drop, BITR's Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan break down two new shoes that they have opposite views of in the Saucony Kinvara 12 and ASICS Trabuco Max (7:49) before discussing the postponement of yet another 2021 race, the LA Marathon. Then, Thomas sits down with Chris Bennett, AKA Coach Bennett, Senior Director of Nike Global Running. They talk about Bennett's love for running and where it started, his coaching philosophies and his path to becoming an integral part of Nike Running (21:34). Be sure to register for Winter GRIT, and get ready to pound some pavement in January 2021. Register here: https://bit.ly/REGISTER-WINTER-GRIT

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan discuss a dynamic duo of New Balance shoes set to release in early 2021: the 1080v11 and Fresh Foam More Trail (6:48). They also recap two record-setting races from the past week (13:15). Then, Thomas and Robbe talk with the brothers behind Bell Lap Track and Field, a resource that provides athletes with additional financial support to pursue their careers (20:02). Bell Lap acts as a platform for athletes to sell extra gear (singlets, tights, shoes, etc.) that they receive from sponsors. The brothers talk about the inspiration behind Bell Lap, as well as how they want to continue helping athletes in the future. Thanks to InsideTracker for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. You can take advantage of InsideTracker’s BEST DEAL of the year with $200 off the Ultimate Plan, their most comprehensive package. Use Code: GIFTFROMBITR  https://www.insidetracker.com/customer/onboarding/choose-plan/ Bell Lap: https://belllaptrackandfield.com/ Winter GRIT: https://bit.ly/REGISTER-FOR-GRIT

This week on The Drop, BITR's Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan discuss Atreyu's Base Model V2 (Prototype) and the Brooks Ricochet 2 (9:48) before breaking down Brooks' record sales numbers (15:58). Then, Thomas and Meg sit down with Keira D'Amato, a full-time realtor who is running with and beating Olympians (18:34). They talk about Keira's path to becoming an elite-level runner after a decade off, the pros and cons of being unsponsored and her approach to the sport as a whole. Keira will chase the 10 mile American Record for Women at the Up Dawg Ten Miler, and she will be participating in The Marathon Project at the end of December 2020. Check out the best deal on InsideTracker: https://info.insidetracker.com/earlyaccess   

This week on The Drop, BITR's Thomas, Robbe and Meghan break down two new bangers of shoes that they are loving: the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 23 and the HOKA One One Mach 4 (10:38). Then, Thomas and Meg chat with Allie Kieffer, an elite runner, coach and dog mom (20:25). They talk about the bonuses and setbacks of being a sponsored runner, as well as how she has rediscovered her love for the sport. Finally, the BITR crew gives you a taste of what's to come in January 2021: Winter GRIT (1:12:00). Instagram: @kiefferallie Check out the best deal on InsideTracker: https://info.insidetracker.com/earlyaccess