The Drop

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By: 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.

333 | Val Weilert & Rebekah Broe, Hoka Senior Designer and Director of Product
02/10/2025

Live from the beautiful and warm waters of Miami, Florida, the Believe in the Run duo of Thomas and Meaghan chat with Val Weilert (Senior Designer Manager of Performance Road Footwear) and Rebekah Broh (Senior Director of Product) of Hoka about all things Bondi 9 and Cielo X1. Get a look behind the scenes of what goes into footwear design and development at Hoka.Read the review of the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 ➡ https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/hoka-cielo-x1-2-0-review/


Read the review of the Hoka Bondi 9 ➡ https://believeintherun.com/shoe-reviews/hoka-bondi-9-review/


332 | Miami Half Marathon Recap
02/07/2025

On this episode of The Drop, we recap our time running the Miami Half Marathon in the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 and our group run that we hosted from a yacht. It was hot, it was fun, we want to go back.


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331 | Hoka Cielo X1 2.0, Pigeon Paintings, Craft Coffee
01/31/2025

There's a hole in this ship and the only that can fix it Billy Mays (RIP) and flex tape. Even then, probably not. This week on The Drop, we surprisingly do talk a good bit about running, including the strength of our trail team, Paris Fashion Week, whether or not we know what intervals and repeats mean. We also discuss the totally wild and renewed version of the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0.


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330 | James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy
01/27/2025

Completing 100 Ironman-length triathlons in 100 days seems like hell, but James Lawrence set out to do it. And he did it. Hear about his journey and read all about it in his new book, "Iron Hope."


329 | Brooks Glycerin 22, The Return of Severance, Carbon-Plated Sandals
01/24/2025

Our brains are mostly frozen, which is how we went a whole podcast forgetting to give our respect to Conner Mantz at the Houston Marathon. But we do manage to talk about running shoes, including the Brooks Glycerin 22, while mixing in a whole bunch of other interests, including our favorite TV shows of all-time.
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328 | Keira D'Amato, Pro Nike Runner and Author
01/19/2025

Keira D’Amato is back on the podcast (previously on Ep11, 100 and 292) for another fun conversation and a big announcement! Keira has always worn several hats (pro-athlete, realtor, oreo-reviewer, mom, to name a few) but she’s on the show to add yet another one: author. In her new book, Don’t Call it a Comeback, Keira relives her unusual, challenging, hilarious, un-filtered, fun, inspiring running journey and brings us all along for the ride. Go ahead and pre-order this one: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/dont-call-it-9781250344946/



327 | Hoka Bondi 9, Bob vs. Bob, GRIT Party Recap, State of Strava
01/17/2025

Last weekend was a blast running with the GRIT gang here in Baltimore, so in this week's episode of The Drop, we recap that. Meg was having the worst run ever in Charleston, so she dives into that, as well as how she got to see the Bob Dylan movie six months in advance. We also cover the return of Shelby Houlihan and the state of Strava before getting into all the details of the Hoka Bondi 9.


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326 | Anta C202 5 GT, Halal Pigeons, Book Recs, Hologram Bracelets
01/10/2025

Kicking the new year off right with trying to figure out if pigeons are halal, the legacy of the Donner Party, hologram bracelets and very non-Eastern philosophies, Winter GRIT updates, and Meg's new foray into sourdough bread baking. Also, we talk about the Anta C202 5 GT, which sounds like a droid name, and more thoughts on the Asics Gel-Nimbus 27. We'll also be in Miami at the end of the month, so maybe we'll see you there. INDEX 00:00 Intro 04:17 Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 06:42 GRIT Update 09:27 Halal Pigeons 24:13 Holograms 33:30 ChatGPT 47:56 Xmas Presents 1:00:00 Sourdough 1:02:38 Anta C202 5 GT 1:15:27 Miami


325 | Victor Diaz, Renegade Running
01/06/2025

Running is great, but what about runnning a running specialty store? That's what Victor Diaz does as owner and operator of Renegade Running in Oakland, California, an independent run store featuring a curated collection of the best footwear and apparel in the industry. Thomas talks with Victor about business, run culture, and much more.

Check out Renegade Running: https://renegade-running.com/

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324 | Meaghan Murray, Believe in the Run | Origin Stories
12/30/2024

In our final installment of the team's origin stories, we visit the life and times of Meaghan Murray. If it's not already obvious, Meg is the glue that holds this house of cards together, and you'll see why after listening to this episode. From growing up in Maryland to going to school in Charleston to finally getting into running and absolutely crushing it with dedication and consistency, she finally gets a chance to tell her story with only minor interruptions from the peanut gallery. Hope you enjoy and thanks for all your kind thoughts and words on our origin...