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Believe in the Run

A running podcast from Believe in the Run, The Drop is brought to you by hosts Thomas Neuberger, Robbe Reddinger, and Meaghan Murray. But this isn't your typical running podcast– we'll talk about running (of course), but also discuss a wide range of topics, from pop culture to pigeons (not real) to picking up trash here in Baltimore. We also interview elite athletes, industry insiders, musicians, coaches, and more. Follow along as we also discuss our own running highs and lows, as well as our favorite shoes and gear.

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  • Dec 4, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min

    212 | Frank Sanchez, Physician Associate and Runner

    Frank Sanchez is Chief Physician Associate-Cardiothoracic Surgery at University of Miami Transplant for Heart and Lung adult and pediatrics. With 25 years of experience, he has had the pleasure of taking care of the Miami football team at one point and currently is the Medical Director for LifeTime Fitness running and endurance events including Miami Marathon and Half. He is also a 7x Ironman finisher and 16x marathon finisher as well as a USA Triathlon coach and XC coach. We answer listener questions that hopefully help with your training and race day performance.

  • Nov 27, 2023 · 55 min

    211 | Karissa Schweizer, Nike Athlete

    Karissa Schweizer is an American middle- and long-distance runner, Olympian and World Record holder in the women's 4x1500 meters relay. She competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters events finishing 11th and 12th, respectively. In 2020, she set the indoor 3000 meters American Record with a time of 8:25.70.

  • Nov 24, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min

    210 | Thanksgiving Turkey Trots, Flute Fun and Dreamcatchers, Running in the Cold

    The team gears up for some Turkey Trots and The Running Event, discusses the new Andre 3000 album, and gives you their thoughts about running in the cold. We also discuss some of the mishaps at the Philadelphia Half Marathon. No new shoe this week, but we'll be back with tons of shoe craziness from the Running Event next week. Lagoon Pillows is how we get our good sleep. Right now you can save $50 on a Performance Pack or $75 on the Peak Sleep Set. Shop here: https://lagoonsleep.com/believe

  • Nov 20, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    209 | Tommie Runz, PR Project

    If you know us, you know him. Tommie Runz is a runner and founder of the PR Project and The Run Eat Sleep Show. His running journey began in 2018 after choosing a life of sobriety in 2017, in addition to practicing veganism. He's also a frequent co-host of the Relay podcast, where he discusses running and life with other members of the collective. Follow Tommie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommie_runz Learn more about him: https://www.tommierunz.com/

  • Nov 17, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min

    208 | On Cloudeclipse, Tommy Bahama, Swifties Gone Wild

    Some of us went on a bougie vacation to the islands last week, others ran 90 miles (you can probably guess which ones). Thomas makes us jealous with his tales of the Caribbean life, Robbe gets out his pent-up frustrations on the ubiquity of Taylor Swift in all aspects of life, and Meg just wants to listen to country music in peace. We also talk about the On Cloudeclipse, a shoe in which Meg has already logged 100 miles. Lagoon Pillows is how we get our good sleep. Right now you can save $50 on a Performance Pack or $75 on the Peak Sleep Set. Shop here: https://lagoonsleep.com/believe Learn more about Winter GRIT: Space Odyssey ➡ https://www.believeintherun.com/grit Pick up the Nathan Speeddraw, the only good handheld water bottle ➡ https://bit.ly/SHOP-NATHAN-SPEEDDRAW

  • Nov 13, 2023 · 1 hr 8 min

    207 | Michael Ko (aka Kofuzi), YouTube Creator

    No introduction needed, Kofuzi is a now-legend in the shoe reviewer space and our favorite YouTuber out there. Outside of shoe reviews, he's also one of our favorite people to hang out with because he's 100% always down for a good time. Which is what we do on this episode of The Drop. Check out Kofuzi's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kofuzi

  • Nov 10, 2023 · 1 hr 49 min

    206 | New York City Marathon Recap & New Balance SC Elite v4

    Is the New York City Marathon weekend a national holiday? At this point, it should be. Our last stop on the train to NYC took us right into the heart of marathon weekend, where we met and hung out with so many of you. From the expo to the shake out run with New Balance to the marathon itself, we're not sure anything can top what just went down. Hear all about our full in-depth recap of the weekend and the race itself, and forgive us if we get a little lost along the way. Special thanks to New Balance and New York Road Runners, and of course, to all of you. We really have a special community of runners and couldn't do it it without your support. Lagoon Pillows is how we get our good sleep. Right now you can save $50 on a Performance Pack or $75 on the Peak Sleep Set. Shop here: https://lagoonsleep.com/believe

  • Nov 7, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min

    205 | Dom Scott, Adidas Athlete

    From South Africa to Arkansas to Colorado, Dom Scott has literally chased her running dream the whole way around the world. From going to boarding school as a teen to training with Emma Bates on Team Boss to finishing with a 2:27 at last month's Chicago Marathon, she's had quite the journey. We talk about all of that and more in this conversation. Follow Dom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/domscottrunsa/

  • Nov 3, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min

    204 | Asics Novablast 4, Robbe's Big Secret, NYC Here We Come

    Carmen Sandiego taught us nothing about geography and it shows (sorry, Europe). But it's the calm before the storm as we embrace the empire state of mind in our lead-up to this weekend's New York City Marathon. We also go deeper personally than we ever have, thanks to Robbe's mid-podcast confessional. Of course, we also talk about the Asics Novablast 4, one of the most-anticipated running shoes of 2023.

  • Oct 30, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min

    203 | Cameron Hanes, Speedland Athlete & Bowhunter

    From hunting in the backcountry to running ultras, Cam Hanes knows the importance of endurance when it comes to challenging endeavors. He's the author of several books, frequent guest on the Joe Rogan Experience, host of the Keep Hammering Collective podcast, and now– a Speedland athlete In this espisode, we talk about the mindset it takes to dig deep (and our mutual admiration for Sally McRae and Courtney Dauwalter), whether greatness is innate or learned, and his all-new Speedland trail shoe model– the GS:PGH. Check out the all-new GS:PGH from Speedland: https://www.runspeedland.com/ Follow Cam Hanes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes/ Check out Cam's website & Keep Hammering Collective podcast: https://cameronhanes.com/

  • Oct 27, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min

    202 | Best Super Trainers, Dead Robots on Doorsteps, Shel Silverstein, BS High

    In Baltimore, snitches get stitches and/or dead robots on their doorsteps. Robbe comes home to find a frightful surprise, Meg & Thomas review BS High, and we also go where the sidewalk ends. Plus, we talk about our favorite super trainers of 2023. SAVE THE DATE: Our New Balance x BITR NYC Marathon shake out run is on Saturday, November 4, starting and ending at LAVAN Midtown (641 W 42nd St). Starts at 10 a.m., givewaways include custom hats and sling bags to the first few hundred people. Don't forget to check out this week's sponsors! Kodiak Peak Oatmeal is legit awesome, we've been using it to refuel after our morning runs. Made with 100% whole grain oats and 20g of protein per packet. Save 20% of your Peak Oatmeal bundle by shopping here: https://kodiakcakes.com/BIR Lagoon Pillows is how we get our good sleep. Right now you can save $50 on a Performance Pack or $75 on the Peak Sleep Set. Shop here: https://lagoonsleep.com/believe

  • Oct 23, 2023 · 1 hr 5 min

    201 | Emily Oster, Economist and Author

    As runners, we obviously love data. But what about as parents? Emily Oster is a parent, professor, New York Times bestselling author, runner, and data-driven economist focused on helping other parents navigate life. And she's a fan of The Drop! We had a lot of fun talking to her about her approach to data-driven parenting, running, and life. Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profemilyoster/ Listen to ParentData with Emily Oster: https://pod.link/1633515294 Check out Emily's books: https://emilyoster.net/writing/

  • Oct 20, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min

    200 | Baltimore Running Festival Recap, Rainy Day Adidas Evo 1, Bathroom Break-Ins, Girl With the Green Ribbon

    If you ever marry someone who always wears a green ribbon on their neck– DON'T ASK THEM TO REMOVE IT. Aside from that advice, we recap the Baltimore Running Festival and Thomas's experience running in the Adios Evo 1 on a rainy day and Robbe's experience in the Nike Vaporfly 3. We're also in love with e-bikes now and we don't know how to make it stop (the love, not the bike). By the way, SAVE THE DATE: We'll be doing a New Balance x BITR NYC Marathon shakeout run on Saturday, November 4, starting and ending at LAVAN Midtown (641 W 42nd St). Starts at 10 a.m., givewaways include custom hats and sling bags to the first few hundred people. RSVP HERE: https://mailchi.mp/believeintherun/nyc-shakeout Easy 3-mile route with special guests Kofuzi, Matt Choi, Charlie Watson (aka @therunnerbeans), Tommie Runz & the PR Project, Carleth Keys, Alex Hermanson (@herm.runs) and more! Get Meg's Kodiak Oatmeal Cookies Recipe: https://believeintherun.com/kodiak-peak-oatmeal-cookie-recipe-simple-snack-for-runners/ Don't forget to check out this week's sponsors! Kodiak Peak Oatmeal is legit awesome, we've been using it to refuel after our morning runs. Made with 100% whole grain oats and 20g of protein per packet. Save 20% of your Peak Oatmeal bundle by shopping here: https://kodiakcakes.com/BIR Lagoon Pillows is how we get our good sleep. Right now you can save $50 on a Performance Pack or $75 on the Peak Sleep Set. Shop here: https://lagoonsleep.com/believe

  • Oct 13, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min

    198 | Chicago Marathon Recap

    This is it, the recap you've all been waiting for (or not). We went to Chicago, we ate some pizza, ate some ramen, drank some dranks, got up early, stayed up late, hung with friends (like you and Emma Bates), and somewhere in between, Meg ran a marathon. And she got a PR. We also held the world record-breaking Nike Alphafly 3 and give you our thoughts about that. Buckle up, it's a wild ride! Don't forget to eat your oatmeal! Kodiak Peak Oatmeal is legit awesome, we've been using it to refuel after our morning runs. Made with 100% whole grain oats and 20g of protein per packet. Save 20% of your Peak Oatmeal bundle by shopping here: https://kodiakcakes.com/BIR You can drop the CBD gummies, because Lagoon Pillows is how to get your best sleep. Right now you can save $50 on a Performance Pack or $75 on the Peak Sleep Set. Shop here: https://lagoonsleep.com/believe

  • Oct 9, 2023 · 52 min

    197 | Erika Kemp, Brooks Athlete

    Is Erika Kemp the future face of distance running in America? After posting the fastest American debut ever in the marathon at Boston earlier this year (and becoming the fastest American-born Black marathoner ever in the process), she may be on her way. We talk to the Brooks athlete on her success and the future of her running career.

  • Oct 6, 2023 · 1 hr 22 min

    196 | Nike Vomero 17, Flame Broiled, Chicago Lead-Up, Gettin' With Ghosts

    It's spooky season around here, which means we're getting creepy with weird ghost talk. But we also manage to talk about Meg's lead-up to the Chicago Marathon and her inexperience with the value menu at Burger King. Then there's the whole discussion about inflation affecting tips for strippers, because that's the perfect lead-in to the $160 Nike Vomero 17, which is about the going price for a premium daily trainer these days. Kodiak Peak Oatmeal is legit awesome, we've been using it to refuel after our morning runs. Made with 100% whole grain oats and 20g of protein per packet. Save 20% of your Peak Oatmeal bundle by shopping here: https://kodiakcakes.com/BIR Lagoon Pillows is how we get our good sleep. Right now you can save $50 on a Performance Pack or $75 on the Peak Sleep Set. Shop here: https://lagoonsleep.com/believe

  • Oct 2, 2023 · 57 min

    195 | Brian Beckstead, Altra Co-Founder

    At a time when every shoe was over 10 mm in drop, Brian Beckstead and Golden Harper came along and took an idea from zero to, well... zero drop. Since then, Altra has become a staple brand in the running, walking, and hiking scenes, known for its footshape shoes and focus on a natural running lifestyle. However, everything has changed with the all-new 4 mm drop AltraFWD Experience. Does it matter? We ask Brian about that, the history and future of the brand, and what it's like to fly fish in South America. Check out Altra: https://www.altrarunning.com/ Read the review of the AltraFWD Experience ➡ https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/altrafwd-experience-review/

  • Sep 29, 2023 · 1 hr 25 min

    194 | AltraFWD Experience, Berlin Breakdown, Post-Run Freak Faces

    First things first, let's talk about Kipchoge's dual snot rivers that rivaled the outflow of the Tigris and Euphrates. Then we'll talk about his win in Berlin and Assefa's dismantling of the women's world record. From there, we get into how horrible our faces look after a run, whether or not we're just perpetually injured but used to it, and wonder if Baltimore rats are getting into Meg's collagen stash. Lastly, we touch on the AltraFWD Experience, a 4 mm drop shoe that's... a shoe. If this episode doesn't help you nail your peak long run for this fall marathon cycle, then you may as well just quit running.

  • Sep 25, 2023 · 1 hr 4 min

    193 | Emily Heller, Shoe Reviewer

    We love having friends on the podcast, especially if they're fellow shoe nerds like us. Emily is one of the few/only women shoe reviewers on YouTube, and also has the most creative channel name (@runlikeheller). Oh, and she's also on the #traintonyc team, so we're lucky we get to hang out with her a few times on our journey to running the New York City Marathon with New Balance. We talk about how she got into running and reviewing, what life is like on Long Island, and which shoes she's loving right now. Check out Run Like Heller on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RunLikeHeller Follow Emily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runlikeheller