Podcast
Drop Bag
Hosted by Kelly and Megan · EN
Kelly and Megan share favorite drop bag items, talk trails and training, and interview inspiring runners.
18episodes
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Episode 14: The Long Run
Dec 801:19:36Tap to summarizeLet's talk long run strategy!Drop Bag: Kelly shares the Janji Long Bra with Rear Phone Pocket. If you haven't tried the rear pocket sports bras you NEED to! It's the perfect no bounce way to carry your phone. Megan gets a backup battery for her Ultraspire 600lm 5.0 waist light in prep for her Last Man Standing! Megan and Kelly share the evolution of building miles and how you can scale up or down depending on your current running foundation. Find some tips and tricks that will work for you!Inspiration:Obstacles are not inherently negative but can be viewed as opportunities for growth and self-improvement -The Daily Stoic
Transcribe →Episode 13: Distance meets (some) speed
Nov 2801:16:44Tap to summarizeMegan and Kelly talk speed workouts (for distance people)Drop Bag: Winter time? Get ya Salty Britches! Good for lips, noses, and all the other places that rub!Megan is loving the Janji W's Rover Merino Hoodie because it stays smelling good longer!Megan and Kelly share a bunch of speed(ier) workouts that they like and keep coming back to. On the treadmill, track, and road. Give one a try! We share the deets on the Blog
Transcribe →Episode 12: Javelina Jundred with Courtney Rouse and Aimee Jacobs
Nov 101:07:55Tap to summarizeMeet you two new best friends on the trail...Aimee Jacobs and Courtney Rouse. Two of the coolest gals who just conquered Javelina Jundred! You can find them on Instagram as @a_jacobs89 and @court_knee_mouseDrop Bag Items: Aimee - Precision Gels (and if you're having a flat race, don't be afraid to get in some caffeine). Courtney: Ginger Beer found at most grocery stores (Whole Foods usually has lots of good options) ...maybe the key to staving off stomach issues! Although Aimee and Courtney had different experiences on the course, they both found ways to do their best and enjoy the trail. Aimee held on strong to her cause with Christus Children's Cancer Center when things got tough. Aimee shares her powerful story of battling bone cancer while continuing to run and cheer on others. Courtney runs her own race with confidence that pays off in an 8th place finish!! Inspiration:Aimee shares how her mantra evolved from Run with Joy to Suffer with Joy and reminded herself that There will be a day you can't do this but today is not that day! Courtney kept herself entertained on the trail with the ABC game and also reminded herself to "Be who you thought you wanted to be" Listen to all the details plus the upcoming races where you can look for these two!
Transcribe →Episode 11: Playing Catch Up
Oct 1101:20:48Tap to summarizeThis week Kelly and Megan catch up on impressive races, gear, and upcoming events. Drop Bag Items:Megan run 20 miles without a bathroom stop thanks to GoMacro bars! TWWR:Kelly winds up hiding behind a neighborhood sign to avoid being murdered (probably not, but a bit weird/scary)Megan has to be on the lookout for crazy driversStay safe runners! We have lots of fun discussing the running scene and all the impressive performances. Inspo:One of the most difficult things for me has been to show vulnerability and weakness. The irony of that is that being strong physically almost always demands a willingness to show everyone your weakness-Sarah Whitmore
Transcribe →Episode 10: Aging Athlete with Krissy Moehl
Sep 1901:21:24Tap to summarizeLet's talking running, changing bodies, and aging with the girl who's leading the way - Krissy Moehl! Drop Bag of the Week:Megan's loving her new Naked running bandOk...then we skip all the normal stuff to get to it! Please check out Trail Runner Nation as they host the Aging Athlete series. You'll be able to find the everything we reference on their channel.
Transcribe →PSA: The new Drop Bag drop bag!
Sep 200:10:23Tap to summarizeHead on over to The Drop Bag to get yourself or a friend the perfect drop bag for your next run or race! This bag has it all: 10L . Waterproof . Window . Double touch Window . Best Price Plus, Salty Britches generously gifted each purchase with a free sample of their running essential skin barrier! Check us out on YouTube for the visual
Transcribe →Episode 9: Shoe Review! Trail, Road, Race plus Socks and Gaiters!
Aug 2901:50:19Tap to summarizeMassive shoe review coming your way! We share our faves and few not faves for training on roads and trails and racing on both. You're gonna love this link list...Gaiters: You can wear these on ANY shoe!! Dirty Girl Gaiters Socks: Darn ToughStride Micro Crew Ultralight Running Socks (link)Hiker Micro Crew Midweight Socks - good for winter (link)Over-the-Calf Lightweight Ski & Snowboard Socks (winter/tall grass/etc) (link)FeeturesElite Light Cushion (link)cuangya (inexpensive brand on Amazon) (link)Adidas cushioned crew socks (link)Injinji toe socks (link)Roads: Brooks Hyperion Max 2 (newest version is 3, but haven’t tried) (link)NB SuperComp Trainer v2 (Link to v3 $119 - link)Asics Novablast 3 (now onto version 5) (Link to v5 - link)Asics Metaspeed Edge/Sky Paris (RACE!! Available for $250 - link)NB Fresh Foam X More V4 (have the v5 also but don’t like it as much - link to v5 - link)Saucony Triumph (Megan’s favorite, go-to daily trainers! - link)Asics Novablast 3 (the 3 is no longer available, but can find some select sizes on Amazon - link)Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 (quicker/tempo - link)Adidas Adizero Takumi (for tempos - link)Adidas Adizero Evo SL (cushy for long, easy runs - break from stiffer shoes - link)Brooks Hyperion (tempo on treadmill - Old so no longer available, but new version link)TrailAdidas Agravic Speed Ultra: (Available many sites for $220 - link - also look at eBay for new shoes with big discounts depending on size)Nike Wildhorse 10 (Available many sites for $165 -though mens discount of $115 on Nike website - link)Asics Trabuco 13 (Available many sites for $140 - link)North Face Vectiv Enduris 4 (Available for $112 on North Face website - link)Saucony Endorphin Edge (Megan’s favorite! - link)Adidas Agravic Speed Ultra Trail (link)Nike Ultrafly Trail Racing Shoe (link)(Additional trail shoes Sarah enjoy...
Transcribe →Episode 8: Vermont 100 Recap with Megan Jackson
Aug 1, 202501:20:22Tap to summarizeMegan is back to share her Vermont 100 recap!Drop Bag Items of the Week:Megan loved her Ultraspire Zygos 6.0 vestKelly shared the Salty Britches love with friends hiking Mt. Whitney. Use our DropBag15 to save!TWWR:Megan always makes sure to take a full week off after big races.Kelly has been adding hip mobility to help recover from injury.Megan shares her race plan, execution, and post race tips! The views in Vermont were 100% She finished 8th place in 21:38! Way to go!Inspo:Find a mantra! Megan repeated - One Foot in Front of the Other - to get her through some hard miles.
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