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The Drop
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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- TDSep 5, 2025 · 1 hr 27 min
390 | UTMB Recap Pt. 2, Hoka Mafate 5
Thomas and Karl are back in the U S of A where the salt mounds of South Baltimore are a close second to the snowy peaks of Mont Blanc. We hear all about their remaining adventures, including a seasick paragliding adventure and watching the finish of the greatest trail race on the planet. We also cover some of the Adidas Chasing 100 event and the wonderful world of piglet racing. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS MAURTEN Get 20% off for one week only by using code Believe20! We use Maurten gels for all our races and some of the most elite athletes in the world rely on their bicarb system for optimizing their fuel strategies on race day. Stock up for your fall marathon training and save 20% off your order by using this link: https://www.maurten.com/?utm_source=referral&utm_campaign=bitr_podcast&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_content=believeintherun LA SPORTIVA Looking for a new training partner? Meet the La Sportiva Prodigio Max—built for ultra-distance comfort, with nitrogen-infused XFlow Endurance foam and a wide, stable platform to keep you moving mile after mile. Shop the La Sportiva Prodigio Max here: https://rei.pxf.io/K0LmKa LMNT BIG NEWS: Lemonade Salt is here to stay! Our favorite flavor of the summer is back and ready to give you 1,000 mg of sodium plus other key electrolytes that will restore balance to your life after any hard effort. You'll also get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase, so don't miss out: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop SWIFTWICK The best running socks in the game, Swiftwick is made right here in the USA, which means no price increases on account of tariffs. They're rolling out a lifestyle collection in the coming months, but for now, grab a pair of Flite XT or any other amazing styles. We're always running in their socks and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believe INDEX 0:00 - Intro 1:57 - UTMB / Chamonix Recap 29:39 - Maryland State Fair / Piglet Races / Motion Sickness 35:10 - UTMB / Chamonix Recap (cont.) 1;01:43 - ACG / Satisfy Popups 1:03:41 - Adidas Chasing 100 / Evo Prime X 1:12:31 - Hoka Mafate 5 1:16:56 - Move Her Mind Event Series (Oklahoma) / Charles St. 12 Miler
- TDSep 1, 2025 · 55 min
389 | Tatum Brandt, Founder Brandt Creative
Thomas chat with Tatum Brandt, founder and creative director of Brandt Creative Co., a design studio specializing in branding and web development for fitness, wellness, and sports businesses.
- TDAug 29, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
388 | Live From Chamonix
The Dirt Division is in Chamonix for UTMB, so the crew is coming to you live from their little chalet. The gang recaps their time so far, including the ETC race which Thomas and Karl participated in. Taylor also recaps his experience racing Leadville 100. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! LMNT We're in the full swing of marathon training, so get your 1,000 mg of sodium plus other key electrolytes that will restore balance to your life after any hard effort. You'll also get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase, so don't miss out: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop LA SPORTIVA The Prodigio Pro is for speed. The Prodigio Max- It's for the long haul. With XFlow Endurance dual-foam cushioning, a wide forefoot, and a stability wrapping system, the La Sportiva Prodigio Max is built for hours—not just segments. Go farther. Feel better. Finish stronger. Find it at your local run shop or nearest REI. INDEX 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Chamonix So Far / ETC Race 49:38 - Taylor’s Recap of Leadville 100
- TDAug 25, 2025 · 46 min
387 | Abby Hall, Adidas Terrex Athlete
Taylor sits down with Abby Hall, Adidas Terrex Athlete, straight off her win at Western States.
- TDAug 22, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
386 | Asics Metaspeed Ray, Norda 001A, Leadville 100 Recap, Cod is the New Creatine
Grab a cod fillet bar, it's time to get some gainz. This week on The Drop, we recap Robbe's breathing struggles at the Leadville 100 as he helped crew Taylor, leader of the Dirt Division. We also recap Meg's latest Move Her Mind stop, before discussing The New York Times article every long distance runner is talking about. Eventually, we discuss a trio of shoes: the featherweight Asics Metaspeed Ray, the Under Armour Velociti Elite 3, and the Norda 001A. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! LMNT We're in the full swing of marathon training, so get your 1,000 mg of sodium plus other key electrolytes that will restore balance to your life after any hard effort. You'll also get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase, so don't miss out: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop SWIFTWICK The best running socks in the game, Swiftwick is made right here in the USA, which means no price increases on account of tariffs. We're always running in their socks and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believe INDEX 0:00 - Intro 4:35 - Leadville 100 Recap 48:34 - Move Her Mind Event Series (Decatur, GA) 58:48 - David Protein Bars and...Cod Fillets? 1:04:55 - Marathoning and Colon Cancer / Ozempic Blindness / Marathon Project 1:26:07 - Asics Metaspeed Ray / Under Armour Velociti Elite 3 / Norda 001A
- TDAug 18, 2025 · 59 min
385 | Ben Rosario, Co-Founder and CEO of The Marathon Project
We sat down with Ben Rosario to talk all things The Marathon Project—but first, we trace his journey through the sport. From his early running days to launching Big River Running Co. in college, moving to Flagstaff to found NAZ Elite, Ben’s path has been a fun journey to follow. Now, he’s reviving The Marathon Project in a bold, reimagined way, and Meg will be one of the 1000 amateurs toeing the line of the Gold Wave. If you’re interested in running The Marathon Project, you can get more information and apply here: https://www.themarathonproject.com/
- TDAug 15, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
384 | Asics Sonicblast & Megablast, Body Camera Weigh-Ins, Super Bowl Monday
Robbe is currently losing his lungs in Colorado as he gets ready to help Taylor run the Leadville 100, but we got this podcast recorded before he self-destructed. I mean, we kind of self-destructed by diving into things we know nothing about, like carnival games at the doctor's office, WNBA, and declaring the day after the Super Bowl an official federal holiday. Enjoy your day off, you're welcome. Oh yeah, we also talk about two shoes that dropped out of nowhere, the all-new Asics Sonicblast and Megablast. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! LA SPORTIVA Possibly the best trail shoe of 2025, the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro is crafted for ultrarunners, trail addicts, or anyone chasing their next big effort. With XFlow Speed, a dual-super critical nitrogen-infused EVA and TPU midsole technology, AND an ultralight Power Wire mesh upper - it’s responsive, durable, and ready for any terrain. Go farther, go faster! Shop the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro: https://rei.pxf.io/gOXQy0 LMNT Thomas is mixing and matching flavors, Robbe is tapped into the Mango Chili, but whatever you go with, just know you're getting 1,000 mg of sodium plus other key electrolytes that will restore balance to your life after any hard effort. You'll also get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase, so don't miss out: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop INDEX 0:00 - Intro 4:48 - Getting Weighed at the Doctor's Office 8:18 - Asics Metaspeed Ray + Balloons 17:38 - WNBA 21:39 - Move Her Mind Event Series (Louisville, KY) 35:02 - Fall Marathons, Weekend Trail Races, La Sportiva Prodigio Pro 48:03 - Robbe and Taylor at Leadville 100 / Reese at TransRockies 53:30 - $10 on a Starbucks Gift Card and a Dream 55:33 - Super Bowl Sunday Scheduling Suggestions 57:28 - Muppets and Other Assorted Haunting '80s Characters 1:03:12 - Tracksmith Trail Collection 1:15:04 - Our Beloved Running Staples 1:22:35 - Asics Sonicblast + Megablast, Miscellaneous End-of-Episode Talk
- TDAug 11, 2025 · 47 min
383 | Jonah Koech, Under Armour & 1500 Champ
Fresh off his win in the 1500 at Hayward Field for the US Champs, Under Armour elite Jonah Koech joins us in studio to talk about that race, the upcoming World Championships in Tokyo, and his mindset during running. Also, he's lived in Baltimore for three years and hasn't had crabs or gone to an Orioles game so we need to fix that ASAP. Watch his race: https://youtu.be/dWnr_7vdQVk?si=nbI36ADoNehCScmu
- TDAug 8, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
382 | New Balance Fresh Foam More V6, Knights of Columbus, Ostrich Racing, Lightning Strikes
From swim stories to ostrich racing to figure out if we're Team Shelby, the stars aligned this week to bring you the best running content second to the National Championships. We also recap Summer GRIT and this past weekend's ice cream party before diving in the New Balance Fresh Foam More v6 and a little bit of Puma Velocity Nitro 4. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! LMNT Thomas is mixing and matching flavors, Robbe is tapped into the Mango Chili, but whatever you go with, just know you're getting 1,000 mg of sodium plus other key electrolytes that will restore balance to your life after any hard effort. You'll also get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase, so don't miss out: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop SWIFTWICK The best running socks in the game, Swiftwick is made right here in the USA, which means no price increases on account of tariffs. We're always running in their socks and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believe INDEX 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Meg's D.C. Trip, Airport Sushi, KOC Supreme Convention 12:42 - Model Planes, Ultra Gliders, Swim Stories 21:50 - Taylor in Town, GRIT Party Weekend, Ostrich Racing 46:02 - Summer GRIT Results Breakdown 53:44 - London Marathon and Guinness World Records, Lightning Strikes 58:49 - USATF National Championships, TSA's Policy on Greek Yogurt 1:09:37 - Shelby Houlihan 1:15:03 - New Balance Fresh Foam X More V6, Miscellaneous Shoe Talk
- TDAug 4, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
381 | Josh Rosenthal, Borderlands
Taylor sits down with Josh Rosenthal, founder of Borderlands, a trail runner's hub that centers on community. We talk about his small-town roots, entrepreneurial spirit, and how running has hooked him like nothing else. Listen to his story and everything he's involved with in the trail running space. Check out Borderlands: https://www.instagram.com/runborderlands/
- TDAug 1, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
380 | Nike Structure 26, Norda 008, Wharf to Wharf Recap, Monterey Jack
We were all surprised to learn that Monterey Jack cheese came from Monterey, but we weren't surprised by Meg churning out some fast miles at the Wharf to Wharf 6-miler in Santa Cruz. We recap her West Coast journey as well as Thomas and Robbe's trip to Brooklyn (just a couple days after the launch of the On Cloudsurfer Max). Also, Summer GRIT just wrapped up and we had some incredibly performances to highlight (including one woman who has racked up 160,000 feet of elevation gain in one month). Lastly, we highlight the Nike Structure 26 and Norda 008, two shoes that have carried us through the past couple weeks. INDEX 0:00 - Intro 6:30 - Move Her Mind Event Series (Monterey) / Wharf-to-Wharf 10K Race 24:50 - Robbe in Florida 29:41 - On x BITR Brooklyn Event 43:52 - New Balance x BITR x Coffee & Chill Brooklyn Event 1:05:20 - Norda 008 1:10:00 - Nike Structure 26 1:21:40 - Summer GRIT Leaderboards SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! LAGOON PILLOWS We use Lagoon to get our best sleep and you should too. Featuring super soft covers, Certi-Pur foam and customizable features, they'll help you find the best pillow for your sleeping style. Plus, they're owned by runners. Visit them and use the discount code BELIEVE for 15% off your first order: http://lagoonsleep.com/believe LMNT You already know that LMNT has been getting us through Summer GRIT thanks to its blend of electrolytes and 1000 mg of sodium. It's a summer running necessity, and since you're a listener of The Drop, you get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop
- TDJul 28, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
379 | Alfredo Mejia, Run Culture Editor for Believe in the Run
Running is firing on all cylinders right now, which means that run culture is a multi-facted ecosystem revolving around branding, fashion, and personal style. Today on the podcast, Robbe chats with our run culture editor Alfredo Mejia, who joins him from Berlin to talk about the most exciting stuff happening in run culture, including everything he saw at Paris Fashion Week last month. Make sure you read all of Alfredo's stories at believeintherun.com, and follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredo.mejiaa/
- TDJul 25, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
378 | Puma Velocity Nitro 4, Florida Man, Savory Ice Cream, Fall Race Plans
Robbe is manifesting true Florida Man energy this week so Karl takes his place in front of the camera. Topics this episode include our fall race plans, beer floats, the final TransRockies Run, and more Summer GRIT updates. We also take a look at the Puma Velocity Nitro 4, the new lightweight daily trainer from Puma that is pretty versatile by all accounts. Join the boys this Sunday, July 27 in Brooklyn for "Coffee & Chill" and sample a pair of the New Balance Rebel v5. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4o0Yop3 INDEX 0:00 - Intro 4:44 - Tour De France / Maryland Cycling Classic 8:39 - Mushroom the Dog / Karl's Chances of Getting a Dog 11:51 - Fall Race Plans / Running Talk 24:09 - Ruth Chepng'etich Doping Controversy 29:15 - Summer GRIT Weekly Updates 31:29 - Savory Ice Cream and Other Weird Snacks 35:46 - James Gunn's "Superman" / Entertainment Talk 42:26 - "Coffee & Chill" Brooklyn Event with New Balance 49:18 - ETC Race at UTMB / The Final TransRockies Run 1:00:29 - Puma Velocity Nitro 4 / End-of-episode Nonsense SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS SWIFTWICK The best running socks in the game, Swiftwick is made right here in the USA, which means no price increases on account of tariffs. We're always running in their socks and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believe LMNT You already know that LMNT has been getting us through Summer GRIT thanks to its blend of electrolytes and 1000 mg of sodium. It's a summer running necessity, and since you're a listener of The Drop, you get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop
- TDJul 21, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
377 | Ed Coyon, Global Head of Product for On
From Swiss underdogs to global heatseeker, On has won softly over the past decade with its unique approach to footwear design and performance. This week, Robbe chats with Ed Coyon, Global Head of Product for the brand, to talk about On's approach to running, design, production, and the all-new Cloudsurfer Max. The On Cloudsurfer Max is available now for $180: https://www.on.com/
- TDJul 18, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
376 | Adidas Adizero Prime X 3 Strung, Weight & Sea, Bahama Papa
Throw on your sweaty headphones and tune in for this week's episode of The Drop, featuring an elevator pitch for America's hottest new airline: Weight & See. We also hear about Thomas's trip to the Bahamas and Meg's behind-the-scenes look at the Brooks HQ out in Seattle. Then there's Robbe, who was just sifting through trash in Baltimore. Finally, we cover the Adidas Adizero Prime X 3 Strung, a super trainer sporting a 50 mm stack height in the heel. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS LAGOON PILLOWS We use Lagoon to get our best sleep and you should too. Featuring super soft covers, Certi-Pur foam and customizable features, they'll help you find the best pillow for your sleeping style. Plus, they're owned by runners. Visit them and use the discount code BELIEVE for 15% off your first order: http://lagoonsleep.com/believe LMNT You already know that LMNT has been getting us through Summer GRIT thanks to its blend of electrolytes and 1000 mg of sodium. It's a summer running necessity, and since you're a listener of The Drop, you get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop INDEX 0:00 - Intro 3:10 - Lagoon Pillows, Carpeted Bathrooms, Antenna Headphones 11:42 - Meg's Seattle Trip / Brooks HQ 30:13 - Thomas's Bahamas Trip 46:03 - "Weight & See": The Premier Airline from BITR 52:37 - Robbe's GRIT Treasure Hunting 59:04 - Adidas Adizero Prime X 3 Strung 1:06:28 - Summer GRIT Leaderboards
- TDJul 14, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min
375 | Ben Gibbard, Death Cab For Cutie / Speedland Athlete
This was a bucket list one, for sure. Thomas and Robbe's souls meet body as they chat with Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service, as well as an ultrarunner and Speedland athlete. We dive into his recent finish at the Western States Endurance Run, what he listens to when he runs (Turnstile), as well as the release of his upcoming signature Speedland shoe, the GS:TMT. Pre-order the Speedland GS:TMT: https://www.runspeedland.com/products/gs-tmt-copy Listen to Death Cab For Cutie: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YrtvWJMgSdVrk3SfNjTbx
- TDJul 11, 2025 · 1 hr 33 min
374 | Satisfy TheRocker, Skechers Aero Tempo, Mr. Tasty, Seattle Serial Sleuthing
We're in the swing of Summer GRIT, big things happened at the Prefontaine Classic, and we try and figure out if cloud seeding meatballs can solve world hunger. If so, why aren't we doing that? Also, Meg heads to Seattle where she's going to dig into some mysteries outside of running. Finally, we talk about both the Skechers Aero Tempo and Satisfy TheRocker, two shoes on vastly different sides of the running spectrum. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS LMNT You already know that LMNT has been getting us through Summer GRIT thanks to its blend of electrolytes and 1000 mg of sodium. It's a summer running necessity, and since you're a listener of The Drop, you get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop SWIFTWICK The best running socks in the game, Swiftwick is made right here in the USA, which means no price increases on account of tariffs. We're always running in their socks and you should be too. The Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believe INDEX 0:00 - Intro 6:13 - Summer GRIT Week 1, Car Batteries, Customer Service 23:57 - Mont Blanc Virtual Run-through / Western States 2025 Video 28:33 - The 50th PreFontaine Classic / Nike Negativity 35:41 - Robbe's Barefoot Race / George the Pup 40:21 - Mr. Tasty Takes Over Baltimore 42:35 - BITR Summer Events / Leadville 100 / More Western States Talk 52:32 - Meg's Investigation into Portland Serial Killers 58:48 - More Running Talk 1:05:12 - Skechers Aero Tempo 1:15:22 - SATISFY The Rocker
- TDJul 7, 2025 · 57 min
373 | Seth Ruhling, The North Face Athlete
It's another episode with Taylor, head of the Dirt Division, and this time he goes deep with ultrarunner Seth Ruhling. As part of The North Face team, Seth took on Western States and pulled in a 6th-place finish. This interview took place before the race, so we talk about Seth's upbringing, his training, and obviously his favorite shoes for taking on long challenges.
- TDJul 4, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
372 | Breaking4 and Western States Recap
Merry GRIT-MAS to all who celebrate, it's been good to get some miles with all of you this week. And what a week it was, as Thomas and Taylor and the Dirt Division headed to Western States, while Meg said oui to Paris for the Nike Breaking4 Project. History was made and we were honored to witness it. Watch the Breaking4 recap on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/bivyb7HoeRwSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSLMNT You already know that LMNT has been getting us through Summer GRIT thanks to its blend of electrolytes and 1000 mg of sodium. It's a summer running necessity, and since you're a listener of The Drop, you get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop INDEX 0:00 - Summer GRIT / Pre-recap nonsense 18:36 - Nike Breaking4 Recap 50:44 - Western States Recap