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/
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/4o0Yop3INDEX0:00 - Intro4:44 - Tour De France / Maryland Cycling Classic8:39 - Mushroom the Dog / Karl's Chances of Getting a Dog11:51 - Fall Race Plans / Running Talk24:09 - Ruth Chepng'etich Doping Controversy29:15 - Summer GRIT Weekly Updates31:29 - Savory Ice Cream and Other Weird Snacks35:46 - James Gunn's "Superman" / Entertainment Talk42:26 - "Coffee & Chill" Brooklyn Event with New Balance49:18 - ETC Race at UTMB / The Final TransRockies Run1:00:29 - Puma Velocity Nitro 4 / End-of-episode NonsenseSUPPORT OUR SPONSORSSWIFTWICKThe 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/believeLMNTYou 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
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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/
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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 SPONSORSLAGOON PILLOWSWe 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/believeLMNTYou 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/thedropINDEX0:00 - Intro3:10 - Lagoon Pillows, Carpeted Bathrooms, Antenna Headphones11:42 - Meg's Seattle Trip / Brooks HQ30:13 - Thomas's Bahamas Trip46:03 - "Weight & See": The Premier Airline from BITR52:37 - Robbe's GRIT Treasure Hunting59:04 - Adidas Adizero Prime X 3 Strung1:06:28 - Summer GRIT Leaderboards
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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-copyListen to Death Cab For Cutie: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0YrtvWJMgSdVrk3SfNjTbx
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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