We have endured the long odyssey known as The Running Event, and have returned to you with treasures galore, i.e. information on what's hot and what's not for 2025. It was a nonstop ride with over 25 meetings in 48 hours to see what's coming, and we try to give you our best analysis, in between getting sidetracked. Also, Meg may have been trafficked without knowing it. Guess we'll find out when the court docs are unsealed!
Registration for Winter GRIT: Arctic Adventure opens at 9 a.m. ET on Black Friday (11/29). It will sell out on the same day, so make sure you set your alarm and register here: https://www.believeintherun.com/grit
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Meg is out, Karl is in, for this episode of The Drop, which means it's just chaos without our guardrails in place. From our thoughts on homesteading and van life to mid-run conversations with strangers to the horror cinema classic Tales From the Hood, we cover all the unimportant things in live before finally getting around to the On Cloudboom LS and Nike Pegasus Premium.
Winter GRIT registration opens at 9 a.m. ET on Black Friday! Register here: https://www.believeintherun.com/grit
INDEX
00:00 Intro
00:30 Sorry, Meg
1:17:12 On Cloudboom LS
1:21:46 Nike Pegasus Premium

Good socks mean good running, and we've always been a huge fan of Swiftwick for our feet. This week, we have an in-studio interview with new CEO Mark Chou about all things running and running a business and what's new for his made-in-the-U.S.A. apparel brand.
Check out Swiftwick socks: https://bit.ly/SHOP-SWIFTWICK

We'll be real– we don't even remember what happened during this train wreck of an episode that involved a debate on the consistency of ice rinks, reaching the end of the Instagram algorithm, the ongoing beef of Puma vs. Brooks, chicken soup for the soul, and terrible investing advice. Believe it or not, we eventually get around to the Nike Zoom Fly 6 and Asics Novablast 5.
Winter GRIT registration opens on November 29 @ 9 a.m. ET! Save the date and this link: https://believeintherun.com/grit
Pick up the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: https://amzn.to/3Z6WJE3
Read "Go Ahead, Dogpile on Matt Choi": https://believeintherun.com/go-ahead-dogpile-on-matt-choi/
Check out Robbe's "Suppertime" newsletter: https://robbereddinger.substack.com/
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LAGOON SLEEP
Get the best night of sleep with a Lagoon pillow and save $25 off any pillow between now and December 2nd with code BELIEVE ➡ https://⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believe
LMNT
Eventually it's going to be cold outside, but you're still going to need salt and electrolytes to get your body right. So make sure you're ready with LMNT's hot drink mixes, featuring Chocolate Chai, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Raspberry.

Pick up your LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order here ➡ ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠
CHERIBUNDI
Cherbundi’s tart cherry juice helps reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and aid in faster recovery. And now it comes in gummy form, offering the same benefits but perfect for snacking on the go. Use code THEDROP at checkout for 20% off your first purchase of gummies (limit 1 per customer).

Shop here: https://cheribundi.com/collections/shop/products/pure-gummies
INDEX
00:00 Intro
00:30 A string of random stuff
55:56 Asics Novablast 5
1:03:08 Nike Zoom Fly 6
1:19:00 Winter GRIT Info

A wild and wonderful songwriter from the great state of West Virginia, Charles Wesley Godwin is also a passionate runner who incorporates it into his life both on and off the road. In this episode, Robbe chats with him about music, touring, Venus fly traps, baseball, The Avett Brothers, and being a Mountaineer. This was just a really great conversation that probably could've gone on for hours; if you're a fan of music, running, and/or life, you're going to enjoy this one.
Join his Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/CharlesWesleyG

Follow Charles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleswgodwin/

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ErsJAz6qJ5cqjoVAvfvaC

Check out his tour dates: https://www.charleswgodwin.com/

We took the train to New York City and Meg and Karl ran a race with 50,000 friends. Needless to say, it was a pretty fun weekend and we got to share it with a whole bunch of you. Here's our recap, with plenty of side tangents along the way. And yes, we talk about Matt Choi (but recorded this episode before he gave his apology). Can't think of anything more dramatic that happened this past week...

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Get the best night of sleep with a Lagoon pillow and save $25 off any pillow between now and December 2nd with code BELIEVE ➡ https://⁠⁠lagoonsleep.com/believe

LMNT
Eventually it's going to be cold outside, but you're still going to need salt and electrolytes to get your body right. So make sure you're ready with LMNT's hot drink mixes, featuring Chocolate Chai, Chocolate Mint, and Chocolate Raspberry. Pick up your LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order here ➡ ⁠https://drinklmnt.com/thedrop⁠

CHERIBUNDI
Cherbundi’s tart cherry juice helps reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and aid in faster recovery. And now it comes in gummy form, offering the same benefits but perfect for snacking on the go. Use code THEDROP at checkout for 20% off your first purchase of gummies (limit 1 per customer). Shop here: https://cheribundi.com/collections/shop/products/pure-gummies

As headwear designer for Montreal-based Ciele Athletics, Julie St-Louis is responsible for making you look and feel great for training and race day. She's behind some of the iconic styles from Ciele, with plenty more in store. We get her behind-the-scenes look at the apparel industry and her processes and inspirations for creating utilitarian apparel designs.
Check out Ciele: https://cieleathletics.com/