What a year it's been, and what a year it will be. On this episode of The Drop, we recap 2023 before talking about more important stuff like ventriloquism, sex robots, botulism, and runner road rage. Also, we talk about the Asice Gel-Nimbus 26, another solid daily trainer for 2024. 

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221 | 2023 Year in Review, Asics Gel-Nimbus 26, "Intimate" Robots, Botulism

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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We shed our shells in this episode and go really deep into nut talk (don't ask) and why there needs to be a roast of runners. We also cover some key Strava stats that show the running surge in real numbers, recap Meg's win at the Baltimore 10 Miler, and finally get around to talking about the Asics Magic Speed 4.

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265 | Asics Magic Speed 4, Meg Wins Another Race, Running Roasts

Keeping cool is key in the summer months and your running hat has a lot to do with it. Robbe talks to Matt Niutta, founder of Fractel, an Australian-based headwear brand looking to make the best products for runners. One of those products is the Fractel x BITR Robbe Raccoon Signature Legionnaire (available now!). This is more of a fireside chat than a business talk, mostly because Robbe is primarily concerned with the state of Australian wildlife, so stick around for that sort of stuff.
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264 | Matt Niutta, Fractel Founder

The gang tries to acclimate to rising temps which can only mean one thing - it's Legion season and Robbe has a custom Fractel hat coming out on Monday. We also get a little deep and discuss our 'whys' of running, but the tangents are as weird as always. Finally, we chat about the new On Cloudrunner 2, which may or may not be your best stability option. 


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263 | On Cloudrunner 2, Legion Szn, Our Running "Whys"

After a late start to running, Los Angeles math teacher Bobby Imamura became hooked on marathons, just like the rest of us. But at one point, he wasn't sure why. Until he started running with ALS (formerly known as Lou Gherig's disease) athletes, and seeing their goals become his own. Along the way, with the support of Tata Consultancy Services, they nearly broke the world record for running a marathon with a wheelchair while making an impact on all those around him. In April, Bobby finished the London Marathon for his sixth and final star of the Abbott World Marathon Majors.
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262 | Bobby Imamura, Teacher and ALS Running Partner

We're back from NYC after a weekend of running with New Balance at the Brooklyn Half. Don't worry, there's still a bunch of random talk and even a bit of trail racing. We also announce the opening of Summer GRIT registration!

Learn more and register for Summer GRIT at 9 a.m. ET on Memorial Day (5/27): https://believeintherun.com/grit

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LMNT
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221 | 2023 Year in Review, Asics Gel-Nimbus 26, "Intimate" Robots, Botulism

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