We Are All Droddy : Learning How to Respond to Success and Failure | Salomon TV 

Noah willingness to leverage everything and not ‘sacrifice the gift’ is a testament to his work ethic in a sport that struggles to support quality athletes and people.

Nice guy with simple and positive attitude. Heavily marred by bad luck in the moments that could change your life forever. I think he deserves a couple of shots more to the Big Goal, without any doubt. As a mediocre runner for ages, I found difficult to hold back the tears watching his video.

Since Noah is a rock 'n' roll long distance runner, his story makes me think of an AC/DC song. "Gettin' beat up, broken boned. Getting had, getting took. I tell you folks, it's harder than it looks, it's a long way to the top, if you want to rock 'n' roll". Or be a successful professional distance runner. As a mediocre walk-on cross country/track runner back in college I was struggling with balancing electrical engineering classes, running 70 - 100 miles a week and not get injured, working in the cafeteria to make ends meet, etc. I needed to walk away from running to concentrate on school to make sure I graduated. I couldn't give running up and wrote a note to my coach that I was going to continue to be on the team. The note included a paraphrase of part of the song "Ballad of Mott the Hoople". "Long distance running's a loser's game, it mesmerizes, and I can't explain, the reason for the sacrifice and the pain. It seems I've even quickened the pace, so what the hell, I can't erase, this long distance feeling from my mind. From my mind From my mind From my mind From my miiiiiiiiiiiind From my miiiiiiiiiiiind From my miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiind From my miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiind" Best wishes for continued success, Noah! Long may you run!

And that is what life is about.... failure and success and repeat. Noah is a true inspiration to all of us who have goals and are moving through our crazy experience not knowing whether success or failure awaits us around the bend, but...... we keep going because honestly we LOVE what we do and can't imagine life without our passion. Love love the car, Noah!

You got this Noah. One of my favorite runners to follow

This was so good! I'll watch any Droddy content, long or short hair! It's easy to cheer for someone who clearly puts it all out there on the course. You can feel his determination

Droddy is my hero, he is the reason why I never give up and never give in. He saved my life, watching him run inspired me to get out on the road and keep running.

What a great, authentic and hilarious human being. Really excellent video...well done

Matt Trappe steps it up!! Great film! And best of luck to Noah. Sage dude.

We are all Droddy indeed. Give ‘em hell Noah. Keep going! Kudos Salomon for giving him a chance & Trappe for the storytelling.

What an awesome guy. I really hope he is able to achieve his best. 9th all time American is fantastic. Droddy appears to be a very kind and sensitive guy and he is learning to take it all in his stride and perform consistently. I’ll be cheering for him all the way!

This guy has lived a life. GL @ CIM. Also excited to see Salomon's new 2023 road lineup. Sounds like they're finally getting serious about pavement. That's good b/c Nike & Adidas have owned the marathon scene for far too long.

Exactly those authentic types of athletes are the ones that brands should give sponsorship contracts. Great choice, Salomon!

I give props to anybody who is this passionate about what they do! Keep going!

Dude is a legend

Enjoyed learning about his life and the realities of being a professional long distance runner.

I love how anyone can try and belittle someone for only running a “2:10” marathon. Noah you’re an inspiration.

What inspired you the most about Noah's story? What motivates you to keep going? Tell us in the comments.

We'll all be rooting for you, Noah; go get some!!

Brutal to watch this knowing the result of CIM, but i'm still team droddy forever. dude's rad

you rock Droddy!

Awesome video! I’ll be looking for you in Folsom Noah. Love seeing a fellow musician/runner!!

Nice documentary! I don’t know this guy but feel his story 👍

He ran past me on the creek path one day; I did a double take. There are lots of homeless guys hanging around that area in Boulder, but I definitely did not mistake Droddy for one. If you're reading this comment, Noah, know that you're a stallion. You've got nothing to prove.

As a lifetime Kinvara and Fastwitch wearing, I was seriously bummed when Saucony dropped this fella. They had such lovely / quirky athletes.

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I’ll be cheering for you at CIM! LFG

Love this ❤

A very, very, very, very, very, very, very nice story 😃 #SagaBingeWatchingSalomonTV

You got this Noah!!

He’s a lot faster than he thinks he is.

awesome

Seems like he could do really well out on the trails as a Salomon Athlete.

What is the all red watch?

Good luck buddy

❤😊

Wait. When did Aaron Rodgers become a marathoner??? 🙃

Unfortunately he DNFed today at his comeback race

Noah, look for the "Myth of Sisyfus" you may get some inspiration there. Cheers from Athens Greece!

Cool dude, weird running style though