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171 | Alison Staples, Coach, SCI Physical Therapist Assistant, & Leader of R.I.O.T. Squad Run Club Jul 10, 2023

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Alison took the unconventional route to running, having started at the age of 30. She has completed 7 full marathons, and a handful of half marathons, 10ks, and 5ks. Her love for the sport has quickly transcended into wanting to give others the same sense of accomplishment she felt after completing her first race. She is the leader of R.I.OT. Squad run club, and an SCI Physical Therapist Assistant, as well as a run coach.

Follow Alison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alioop_0_o_runs/

170 | Saucony Kinvara Pro, Shootin' The Shirt, Cold Hard Cash, Tick Tock Jul 07, 2023

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Everyone's back in house and we're ready to recap some wild times, including Meg's trip to the New Balance Research Lab, Thomas going full Punisher on some shirts (they're sold out, btw), Robbe handling snakes and finding a visitor on his arm mid podcast. We also talk about the Saucony Kinvara Pro, one of the more confusing shoes we've run in recently. RSVP for our upcoming events! 7/14 - Austin - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #1 // RSVP here

7/17 - Miami - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #2 // RSVP here

7/20 - Summer GRIT Party/Summer Hydration Tour Stop #3 (open to all) - Ciele hats to first 150 RSVPs, free beer, Asics try-ons, and much more // RSVP here

7/22 - Oklahoma City - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #4 // RSVP here

7/29 - Nashville - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #5 // RSVP here

8/10 - Atlanta - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #6 // RSVP here

8/19 - Boston - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #7 // RSVP here

169 | Makenna Myler, Asics Pro Runner Jul 03, 2023

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It's hard enough to run a 5:25 mile, but what about doing it nine months pregnant? Makenna Myler is a professional runner for Asics who qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 10k in 2021 and finished 14th less than a year after giving birth to her daughter. She's been running PRs ever since and in this episode we talk about what that looks like.

Follow Makenna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benzmakenz/

168 | On Cloudboom Echo 3, Meg Hits a Sufferfest at the BAA 10K, Joe Dirt & Fireworks Jun 30, 2023

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Meg's in Boston at the New Balance Research Lab with the Train to NYC team, but no worries, the podcast must go on. Thomas and Robbe manage to not burn headquarters down, though next week may be a different story when we go full Joe Dirt on our stash of 4th of July fireworks. Also, we talk about the On Cloudboom Echo 3, a $290 race day shoe that may or may not live up to the price tag. Also– Summer GRIT starts on Saturday! Kind of crept up on us, so not sure we even mentioned it, but we're ready to roll. RSVP for our upcoming events! 7/8 - Oakland - Norda 002 Launch w/ Renegade Running (& Live Podcast) RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/norda-launch/ 7/14 - Austin - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #1 RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/summer-hydration-tour-stop-1/ 7/17 - Miami - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #2 RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/summer-hydration-tour-stop-2-miami/

167 | Tom Hovey, Illustrator for The Great British Baking Show Jun 26, 2023

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Listen up all you fans of GBBS- when you see those beautiful and intricate illustrations of the food they're about to make and bake on the show, Tom Hovey is the one behind it. He's also a dedicated runner and all-around great guy. This was a fun conversation and pairs perfectly with a buttercream cake frosting. Fire up the oven and listen in.

Tom's art: https://www.instagram.com/tomhoveyart/
Tom's running: https://www.instagram.com/tomhovey_runs/

166 | Skechers Max Road 6, Thomas Stars in Face/Off 2, Florida Fun, & More Jun 23, 2023

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Robbe's on vacation in Florida but we still make it work. We talk all things running, including the harsh realities of nature, fishing, facelifts, and we even manage to work in some thoughts on the Skechers Max Road 6.

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6/27 - Boston - Believe in the Run x New Balance SC Trainer v2 Group Run
RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/believe-in-the-run-x-new-balance-sc-trainer-v2-group-run/

7/8 - Oakland - Norda 002 Launch w/ Renegade Running (& Live Podcast)
RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/norda-launch/

7/14 - Austin - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #1
RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/summer-hydration-tour-stop-1/

7/17 - Miami - Summer Hydration Tour Stop #2
RSVP here: https://believeintherun.com/event/summer-hydration-tour-stop-2-miami/

165 | Lo Johnson, Pro Football Player & Runner Jun 19, 2023

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Delano Johnson is unique in the world of runners in that he's a 6'5", 250-pound Canadian football defensive end (currently a free agent). A current Baltimore-area resident, Lo played college football at Bowie State University and has played professionally for the Houston Texans, Toronto Argonauts, Portland Thunder/Steel and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He's also a member of our Train to NYC 2 team with New Balance and we couldn't be more excited to have him along on this journey. Follow Lo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/so_thankful10

164 | Adidas Boston 12, Meg Figures Out Horse Betting, Shaggy & Scoobs, E-rat-ication, & More Jun 16, 2023

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After a tame time in Boulder, we're back in the wild, folks. That means we talk about everything from Meg's new gambling addiction (jk... maybe) to rat trapping in Baltimore to why it's absolutely criminal that Matthew Lillard wasn't nominated for an Oscar for his flawless portrayal of Shaggy in Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. Think about it though: he really was robbed. Oh, we also talk about the Adidas Boston 12 and why it's finally come around to the greatness it once was.

163 | Martinus Evans, Slow AF Run Club Jun 12, 2023

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Passionate about showing that everyone can be a runner, Martinus Evans weighed 380 pounds when he decided to run a marathon in response to an orthopedic specialist who called him "fat." Since then, he's lost over 80 pounds, started a run club with over 10,000 members worldwide, coached others, and written a book (available now). And his journey's just getting started.

Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run to is available now Follow Martinus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/300poundsandrunning

This episode is sponsored by Lagoon pillows, we get crazy good sleep with them and you should too. Save 15% on your order with code BELIEVE: ⁠https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-believe-in-the-run

162 | Emma Bates, Live from the Asics Gel-Kayano 30 Summit Jun 09, 2023

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We tried to talk as little about running as possible, but it turns out that Emma Bates is a pretty good runner (2nd at Chicago, 5th at Boston), so it kind of snuck in at times. We did talk about life during breaks between marathon blocks, living in Colorado, martini preferences, and more.

This episode is sponsored by Lagoon pillows, we get crazy good sleep with them and you should too. Save 15% on your order with code BELIEVE: ⁠https://lagoonsleep.com/pages/lagoon-believe-in-the-run

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