Big things are coming as we head to Chicago next weekend, so we got you covered on that end. We also discuss Meg's infatuation with baby quails, running etiquette on multiple flybys, our training for the New York Marathon and JFK 50 Mile, and our somewhat delayed reactions to the Berlin Marathon. Finally, we cover the Hoka Mach X 3, which sees an improved upper over last year's version. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! MAURTEN Get 15% off by using code Believe15!* We use Maurten gels for all our races and some of the most elite athletes in the world rely on their bicarb system for optimizing their fuel strategies on race day. Stock up for your fall marathon training and save 15% off your order by using this link and code Believe15: https://bit.ly/BITR-MAURTEN SWIFTWICK You already know that Swiftwick makes our favorite socks for running, from training to race day. Speaking of race day, they just delivered a limited-edition "Dig Deeper" pizza sock designed by artist Greg Itahara in celebration of the Chicago Marathon. They're going fast so make sure you pick them up before they're pepperoni: https://swiftwick.com/products/chicago LMNT The Lemonade Salt has returned for good, so make sure you grab the greatest flavor on the planet for all your fall marathon needs. You'll be getting 1,000 mg of sodium plus other key electrolytes that will restore balance to your life after any hard effort. You'll also get an 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase, so don't miss out: http://drinklmnt.com/thedrop INDEX 0:00 Intro 8:01 BITR x New Balance Chicago Weekend Itinerary 15:03 Tilly Norwood: AI Actress and the Downfall of Humanity 20:57 Meta Oakley Glasses / Harry Styles and the Berlin Marathon / Molly Seidel's End with Puma 30:53 JFK 50 Miler / Baltimore Running Festival Half Marathon 49:36 Baby Quails, OnlyFans, and Holiday Dinners 59:44 Fun Dip, Pixie Sticks, Football 1:05:18 Hoka Mach X 3 1:17:36 Runners' Etiquette on the Flyby Wave / Old School Pizza Hut Subscribe to The Drop weekly email💧 ➡ http://bit.ly/THEDROP Listen to The Drop weekly podcast, wherever you get your podcasts, or here ➡ https://bit.ly/THE-DROP-PODCAST Confused about shoe terminology? Check out our full breakdown of the Anatomy of a Running Shoe ➡ https://believeintherun.com/anatomy-of-a-shoe/ Follow Us! ➡ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bintherun/ ➡ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/believeintherun ➡ STRAVA: https://bit.ly/BITR-STRAVA ➡ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Bintherun ➡ WEBSITE: https://BelieveintheRun.com Shop Running Warehouse (free shipping on EVERYTHING and 90-day no question returns): Running Warehouse US ➡ https://bit.ly/RUNNING-WAREHOUSE Running Warehouse EU ➡ https://bit.ly/RUNNING-WAREHOUSE-EU We run legit miles in our shoes and provide honest, no BS reviews of running shoes, running gear, and running races.