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031 | Kyle Whalum, Musician + Ultrarunner Apr 09, 2021

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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

030 | Clayton Young, ASICS Elite Athlete Apr 02, 2021

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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.

029 | Emily Sisson, New Balance Athlete Mar 26, 2021

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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.

028 | The Loop Running Supply Co. Mar 19, 2021

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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/

027 | Chris Hough, ArtiKen Mar 12, 2021

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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/

026 | Ian Dobson, Race Director of Eugene Marathon Mar 05, 2021

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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).

025 | Erin Longin, Puma Feb 26, 2021

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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

024 | Eliud Kipchoge Feb 19, 2021

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This week on The Drop, Thomas sits down with special guest and COROS athlete Eliud Kipchoge! They talk about Eliud's legendary feat of breaking the 2-hour marathon mark with a time of 1:59:40, what his accomplishment means for the next generation of distance runners, and the impact that he sees running have on the world. Also, Eliud provides insights into how he trains and some of his running philosophies.

IG: @kipchogeeliud

023 | Chris Lee, Athletic Performance Director, Tinman Elite Feb 12, 2021

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This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan break down one of the most polarizing shoes in the running world, the adidas Ultraboost 21 (9:16). Then, the crew discusses the latest sales reports from the biggest running shoe companies, how those numbers were impacted by the pandemic and what they mean going forward. They also talk about Keira D'Amato's new sponsorship deal with Nike (15:48). Finally, Thomas sits down with Chris Lee, Athletic Performance Director for Tinman Elite, a running team based in Boulder, CO. They talk about the team's mindset and motivation for the sport, Chris' own training philosophies and his athletic background (22:07). Chris also gives his 5 most important post-run workouts to add to your daily training routine.

IG: @clee_performance

022 | Molly Seidel, Puma Athlete Feb 05, 2021

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This week on The Drop, Thomas, Robbe and Meaghan break down the new Puma Velocity (10:00). Then, Thomas and Meaghan sit down with Puma athlete and USA Olympic Marathon Team member Molly Seidel. They talk about Molly's qualifying for the Olympics at the Trials, her strategy for the London Marathon and her new deal with Puma (24:00).

IG: https://www.instagram.com/bygolly.molly/

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