This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe, and Meaghan preview one of the best trainers of 2021, the new ASICS Novablast 2 (7:28) before talking about the upcoming Blue Jean Mile (15:39). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by ultrarunner and podcaster Dylan Bowman. They talk about his journey in running on trails across the country, placing third at Leadville, evolving the sport to the next generation, and some of his training philosophies (20:02). Dylan hosts The Pyllars podcast.

Pyllars Pod: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pyllars-podcast-with-dylan-bowman/id1492327668

Download the app: https://www.pyllars.com/about

Wings for Life World Run: https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en?viewerCountry=US

IG: @dylanbo

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan recap Eliud Kipchoge's win at the NN Mission Marathon in the Netherlands (13:40) before Robbe gives listeners the rundown on a few trail shoes that BITR reviewers are loving, including the adidas Terex Speed Ultra and Skechers Razor Trail (19:45). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by adidas professional runner Charlotte Purdue, who really should be going to the Olympics but pretty much got f-ed over by British Athletics (it's a wild story). They talk about the unlikely start to her running career, running in Britain vs. the U.S., her first pro marathon, and her journey to eventually compete in the Olympics (26:50).

IG: @charlottepurdue

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This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan introduce one of the most anticipated Nike sequels of the year, the Vaporfly Next% 2 (12:53) before breaking down Des Linden's world-record-breaking 50K (18:17). Thomas and Robbe are then joined by professional runner Noah Droddy to talk about sponsorships, his running journey, favorite running shoes, his band, and more (28:20).

IG: @noah_droddy

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan discuss a fan-favorite shoe, the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8 (15:25), before talking about their favorite running shorts heading into summer (24:12). Then, Thomas and Robbe are joined by Kyle Whalum, an ultrarunner and musician who plays bass in Kelly Clarkson and Katy Perry's bands. They talk about running around the world while touring, using running as a creative outlet, and Eliud Kipchoge's Kelly Clarkson fandom (34:07).

Instagram: @kylewhalum

This week on the Drop, it's an ASICS bonanza. First, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan share their thoughts on the brand's newest super shoe, the MetaSpeed Sky (13:48). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by ASICS Elite runner Clayton Young to talk about his running journey, using goals as motivation, Strava and his favorite ASICS shoes (30:27). Clayton won the 2021 Gate River Run on the men's side.

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan talk about Alexi Pappas' new book, Bravey (2:30), before recapping the Jacksonville Gate River Run (16:46). The crew also share their thoughts on the new Under Armour Flow Velocity Wind (22:10). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by Emily Sisson, professional long-distance runner for New Balance. They talk about what makes the marathon unique, returning to racing, her favorite New Balance shoes and more (35:50). Sisson won the 2021 Jacksonville Gate River Run.

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan are super excited about New Balance's latest super shoe, the RC Elite 2, and discuss how they believe Nike will be challenged in 2021 (5:50). Also, the crew talks about the notable changes to the 2021 Boston Marathon (15:10). Then, Thomas and Meghan are joined by the husband-and-wife-duo behind The Loop Running Supply Company, Pam and Ryan Hess. They talk about the inspiration behind The Loop Running, their unique twist on the old-fashioned running store, and what the future holds for them as a brand (24:31).

IG: @thelooprunning

https://www.looprunningsupply.co/ 

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan recap their weekend at the Woodlands Marathon in Texas, including Meaghan's marathon PR and Thomas half-marathon PR (0:35). The crew also discusses Des Linden's attempt to break the 50K world record (20:04). Then, Thomas is joined by Chris Hough, Founder and CEO of ArtiKen. They talk about the inspiration behind the brand, how bracelets have become a form of expression in the running world, and ArtiKen's future as a company (25:15).

https://artiken.com/ 

This week on The Drop, it's race week! Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan preview their upcoming race at the Woodlands Marathon in Texas (4:37) before diving into two very different Skechers shoes in the Go Run Razor Excess and the Go Run Horizon Vanish 2 (13:51). Then, Thomas and Meaghan are joined by Race Director of the Eugene Marathon and Olympian Ian Dobson. They talk about Ian's running journey and life, the benefits he sees from training on a track, and how we could see more spectator-tailored event races for the elite runners of the world (20:10).

Register for the virtual Eugene Marathon here: https://www.eugenemarathon.com/

This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan break down one of their favorite daily trainers of 2021 so far, the New Balance Fresh Foam X More v3 (3:45) before they discuss the Texas Trials of Miles qualifier for the U.S. Olympic and Field Trials (13:32). Then, Thomas is joined by Erin Longin, Global Director of Running and Training at Puma. They talk about Puma's resurgence in the long-distance running scene, the development of their new NITRO foam and different shoes, and the future of Puma Running (18:30).

IG: @pumarunning