The Drop

We're back from NYC Marathon weekend, and it might've been our best one yet. Thomas and Aubrey ran it just for fun and got hyped up along the way by an NYPD officer and N.O.R.E. himself, while the Megs ran the course backwards and watched Jess McClain sprint into second. We also recap the New Balance Run House and our shakeout run (and the line around the block), and settle which New York song is the most overplayed on your reels.

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The Dirt Division wasn't done sharing some of their favorite items and ideas in the trail running space last week which includes books, gear, skincare, and footwear. They all share more while finding time to comment on each other's feet, habits, and relational quirks.

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Nike adopted the dark, but Meg was born in it, molded by it. She gives her report from the Los Angeles edition of the women-centric event. Elsewhere in the country, Thomas sustains an injury in South Carolina while Robbe's son beats him badly in a 5K back in Maryland. Trick or treat, indeed.Join us at our New Balance x BITR shakeout run before the New York City Marathon!📅 WHEN: Saturday, October 31 at 8AM📍 WHERE: Washington Square Park Arch🏃 WHAT: 3 mile shakeout run + light bites + giveawaysSave 15% on BITR gear through 11/2: https://shop.believeintherun.comSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!LAGOON PILLOWSSleep is training. Lagoon Pillow is built around your sleep position and preferences — so you wake up recovered and ready to run. We use them every night and you should too. Find your perfect pillow at lagoonsleep.com/believePILLARRecently, we’ve been taking PILLAR Triple Magnesium, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer for our sleep and recovery. What really sets PILLAR apart from other micronutrition we’ve tried is that the results feel tangible and measurable. For runners who care about the data but also just want to feel better day to day, PILLAR Triple Magnesium has become a really easy win in our routine. If you want to try PILLAR, you can head to pillarperformance.shop or TheFeed.com/pillar and enter code BITR for 15% off first-time purchases

Ghosts and germs and goods, oh my! This episode takes a spooky turn really quick. Alex started by asking a few questions about hygiene which was, apparently, a metaphysical vortex that led the Dirt Division to a deep discussion on hauntings, residual energy, and symbolic animals. They eventually end with what running related ideas or items they are obsessed with.

In this episode, Meg and Thomas sit down with Tracksmith CEO Jared Carver and Chief Product & Merchandising Officer Jon Tappan to discuss the brand's future. The group explores Jon and Jared's transition from Converse to a performance running brand and how Tracksmith plans to balance its classic New England heritage with modern sportswear trends. They also discuss future retail expansion, navigating the current "super shoe" tech wars, and Tracksmith's community events and pop-up shop for the upcoming New York City Marathon.