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Catch David and Matt on another edition of our favorite debate game: buy or sell! They cover super shoes over 40mm, brand fit issues, stability super shoes, flexible racers, yearly updates, laces, and more. Tune in for some hot, and slightly unhinged, takes.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro2:46 - Shoes over 40mm should be legal14:42 - There are certain brands that just won't work for certain runners19:25 - No one will ever make a stability super shoe25:06 - Highly flexible racing shoes30:10 - Shoes don't need an update every year34:44 - All laces should be flat laces37:34 - Not all super racing shoes need to be 40mm in the heel41:01 - Not all trainers need to be max stack44:22 - Santa Barbara has the best tacos47:54 - Wrap-up -
Are you experiencing pain on the outside of your knee? Join Nate and Matt as they dive deep into the world of Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome. They'll break down the anatomy of the IT band, explore common risk factors, and discuss effective strategies for managing and recovering from this common runner's ailment. Plus, they'll give you their take on the two updates from ASICS & Diadora: the Cumulus 27 and the Gara Carbon 2.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro1:22 - Asics Cumulus 27 overview10:28 - Diadora Gara Carbon 2 overview14:38 - IT Band anatomy24:12 - ITBS risk factors31:56 - Is strength training helpful for ITBS?36:44 - Will soft tissue massage or icing help the IT band?43:04 - Pain management & recovery guidance49:30 - Are there shoes that are ideal for people dealing with ITBS?56:32 - Wrap-up -
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If you're a regular pod listener, you know we love a little friendly disagreement. Matt & Andrea pair up to share their differing opinions on the new Hoka Cielo X 1 2.0. As is often the case, they've had very different experiences, especially in such an aggressively designed racing shoe. They also ruminate on the future of super shoes and how to find racing shoes that line up best with your mechanics.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro6:30 - Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 Overview11:37 - Ride & performance23:02 - Fit differences28:26 - Stability35:14 - Thoughts on racing shorter distance in super shoes43:02 - The effect of heel drop and foot angle in super shoes46:47 - Who might the Cielo X1 2.0 work best for?49:10 - Wrap-up -
Knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, can be a thorn in the side for so many runners. Much like shin splints, it can present many ways, all of them frustrating. Nathan and David get together to provide some clarity on this frustrating injury. They look at the anatomy of the knee, common PFPS symptoms, keys for rehab, and of course, shoes.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro4:58 - An overview of knee anatomy8:46 - What all is encompassed in patello-femoral pain?18:52 - Understanding the balance between load & capacity30:24 - How do our mechanics influence PFPS?41:44 - How can shoes influence PFPS?46:17 - Wrap-up -
Matt Klein and David Salas are here for another mailbag episode where we answer your questions. In this edition, they cover shoes, injury rehab, training advice and more. Are there any firmer super trainers? Do you need to size up your shoes for marathon racing? What are the best strategies for dealing with shin pain? Tune in for answers to these and much more. Want your question answered? Email us at [email protected]!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro4:03 - New stability shoes: Brooks Glycerin 22 GTS & Puma Foreverrun 29:30 - Is there any validity to how a shoe bends in our hands?16:44 - Do different shoes help with specific kinds of fatigue when running longer distances?24:08 - Are there any firm(ish) super-trainers?32:10 - Do you need to size up your shoes for marathon running?38:40 - Shoe recommendations for Morton's neuroma42:20 - Shoe recommendations for treadmill running45:20 - Advice for dealing with shin pain49:26 - Does running workouts in super shoes reduce the gain from the workout?58:34 - Santa Barbara vs. Houston tacos59:46 - Wrap-up -
On this episode of the pod, Matt & David get together to rank their five favorite daily trainers from the past two (ish) years. They discuss what made the shoes work for them, what could have ranked them higher, and what to look out for when picking daily trainers for yourself. Let us know what your favorite daily trainers are! Drop a comment or email us at [email protected].
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro4:50 - #511:48 - #417:42 - #326:24 - #231:38 - #1: Top daily trainer of the past two years41:38 - Wrap-up -
We've got another episode of "This or That" for you! Matt, David, and Nathan get together for a ton of shoe hot takes. They pick their favorites of some of the latest max cushion offerings like the Hoka Mach X 2, Nike Pegasus Premium, and more. While we usually say "it depends", tune in to get our black-and-white shoe takes!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro 5:08 - Saucony Ride 18 vs. New Balance 880v15 13:00 - Brooks Hyperion Max 2 vs. Hoka Mach X 2 16:56 - Nike Pegasus vs. Pegasus Premium 23:40 - Pegasus Premium vs. ASICS Nimbus 27 26:56 - Pegasus Premium vs. ASICS Superblast 2 28:22 - Mizuno Neo Vista vs. New Balance SC Trainer 3 33:44 - Nike Alphafly 3 vs Adidas Adios Pro 4 41:41 - ASICS Superblast 2 vs. Novablast 5 46:35 - Mizuno Neo Zen vs. 361 Eleos 53:20 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Nike Zoom Fly 6 57:50 - Wrap-up -
Supplements areeverywhere these days, from ads to influencers, to athletes. Andrea is joined by returning guestJenn Giles (MS, RDN, CSSD) to sort through the myriad of supplements available to runners. Jenn gives us valuable insight on how to find safe and true-to-the-label supplements, which is harder than it may seem. They take a look at the performance benefits (and risks) of things like caffeine, protein powder, and vitamin D, and explore newly popular possible performance enhancers like ketones and sodium bicarbonate.
Jenn has 24 years of experience working with athletes in all sports and of all ages. She thrives on helping athletes achieve their goals! She sits on the USOC (United States Olympic Committee) dietitian registry and works with Olympic hopefuls, NCAA Student-Athletes, Prep School Athletes, Adult Athletes and Youth Athletes. She also writes for publications, speaks to teams, and consults with schools and recreation facilities. She is an author, and a freelance writer and also a faculty member of MySportsRD.com. She is also an adjunct Professor of Sports Nutrition at Columbia University -her Alma Mater.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro2:08 - How to pick better & safer supplements6:44 - Caffeine15:06 - Creatine20:04 - Probiotics28:20 - Protein powder33:00 - Vitamin D36:56 - Vitamin K38:50 - Magnesium43:04 - Electrolytes46:36 - NAC49:36 - Beta-alanine51:24 - Sodium Bicarbonate56:14 - Ketones1:00:50 - Wrap-up -
We're back with a new mailbag episode! The team answers your running and running shoe questions. In this edition, the team discusses shin splints and the best shoes that we'd look for in dealing with them. They also break down their favorite walking shoes and discuss some of our favorite options for ultramarathons. Got a question for our next mailbag? Send it over to [email protected]!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
7:32 - What shoes are best for recovering from shin splints?
14:10 - How heel bevel can impact shin pain
21:30 - Ideal walking shoes
27:06 - What shoe characteristics can contribute to arch pain?
34:38 - Best road ultramarathon shoes
41:00 - What role does flexibility play in stability shoes?
46:52 - Best shoes for hallux limitus
53:28 - Wrap-up
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In this edition of the pod, Matt and David dive deep into the world of Saucony running shoes. They discuss the brand's popular daily trainers, like the Ride and Triumph, known for their comfort and versatility. Next, they explore stability models, such as the Guide and Hurricane. Then the reach for speed with the Endorphin line, featuring the Trainer, Speed, Pro, and Elite (and Sinister, though not technically an "Endorphin" shoe). Finally, Matt and David discuss a few of their trail offerings for when you're ready for some off-road action. What's your favorite Saucony shoe? Let us know at [email protected]!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro 5:04 - Saucony's daily trainers (Ride, Triumph) 15:08 - Saucony's stability models (Guide, Hurricane, Omni, Echelon) 30:56 - Saucony's Endorphin line (Trainer, Speed, Pro, Elite, Sinister) 57:12 - Saucony's trail shoes -
As running shoe brand continue to innovate and grow, we're inundated by countless shoes, always promising better and faster. But what does it take to actually arrive at a final product? Matt takes us behind the scenes into the running shoe industry, from concept to shelves. How long does it take to get a shoe in hand? How many people work on a shoe? How are the materials made and sourced? Matt lends his unique expertise as a researcher and longtime running shoe insider to answer these questions and more.
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It's time for another "This or That" episode where we willingly back ourselves into a corner and force ourselves to take sides (when we'd much rather say, "It depends.") Here, Matt, David, and Nathan make their picks for some new and upcoming shoes like the Hoka Clifton & Bondi, Mizuno Neo Zen & Neo Vista, and Endorphin Trainer & Speed, and more. Have you tried any of these shoes? Do you have any this-or-that questions for our team? DM us on Instagram or email us at [email protected].
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Hoka Clifton 10 or Hoka Bondi 9 12:32 - Wide toebox or high volume toebox 15:36 - Mizuno Neo Vista or Neo Zen 23:52 - Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2 or Rebellion Pro 3 29:36 - No-show socks or crew socks 34:00 - Saucony Endorphin Speed or Endorphin Trainer 37:58 - Plyometrics or heavy lifting 47:56 - Diadora Cellula or Asics Nimbus 27 53:04 - Endorphin Elite 1 or 2 58:20 - Wrap-up -
We love a mailbag episode, where we get to answer your questions! Nathan, Matt, and David field listener questions about everything from walking in carbon-plated shoes, the impact of different styles of shoes on knee pain, to cutting holes in the uppers of shoes (you'll never guess what Matt used to do to shoes). We want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram or email us at [email protected].
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro 3:00 - The use of carbon plated shoes for walking 9:16 - The impact of rockers, cushioning, and heel drop on the knee 18:00 - Should we ever modify the uppers of our shoes? 29:20 - Cushioned, orthotic-friendly trail shoes for long races 40:36 - How do stability shoes impact gait mechanics? 49:22 - Wrap-up -
Here's part 2 of our favorite shoes of the year! If you missed the previous episode, we covered daily trainers, stability shoes, long run shoes, and trail shoes. Onto the fast stuff for part 2: workout shoes, plated trainers, and racing shoes! Plus we wrap it up with our votes for most impressive shoe brand from 2024. As always we'd loved to hear from you! DM us on Instagram or email us at [email protected] to let us know what your favorite shoes of the year have been.
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0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Favorite workout shoes 12:28 - Favorite plated trainers 22:50 - Favorite racing shoes 35:40 - Company that impressed us the most -
It's that time of year again, now that 2024 is coming to a close we'll wrap up the year with our favorite shoes. On this special two part episode, the entire four-person team (Nathan, Matt, David, Andrea) get together to talk about their favorites from a year full of phenomenal shoes. On part 1 they discuss daily trainers, stability, long run shoes, and trail. Be sure to tune in next week for part 2! We'd love hear your favorites too! DM us on Instagram or email us at [email protected]
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro 1:36 - What was your favorite running related memory this year? 6:38 - Favorite daily trainers 19:50 - Favorite stability trainer 30:13 - Favorite long run shoe 44:55 - Favorite trail shoe 58:50 - Wrap-up -
Your favorite game show is back! Matt and David play Buy or Sell with a number of end-of-year topics. They talk about the hot new trend of trainers skyrocketing pass 40mm, discuss whether stability shoes are better now than they’ve ever been before, and question if the Vaporfly is no longer the king of the marathon.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro 3:30 - Signature daily trainers over 40mm stack 7:02 - Nike is no longer the leader of super racing shoes 12:04 - Apparel brands making shoes is a good thing 15:50 - Stability shoes are better now than they have ever benn 23:24 - There are still many voids in the running market to be filled 28:34 - It's harder now than ever to select a shoe for a new runner 41:28 - Crossover/athleisure running shoes 51:54 - Wrap-up -
On this very special episode, we're joined by some of our friends at Saucony, Brooks, and Puma to get a sneak peak at what's coming for them in 2025. We get to hear about the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 & Elite 2, the Brooks Hyperion Elite 5 & Glycerin 22, the Puma FAST-RB & Deviate Nitro Elite Trail, and many more exciting updates! Tune in and get hyped for the latest and greatest shoes coming in the next year.
It's been a long time coming but our official Doctors of Running merch store has finally arrived! You can now get your official Doctors of Running shirt, DOR Podcast hoodie, and for a limited time only the Matt-approved "Got Heel Bevel?" tee! We are so thrilled for your support whether you are new or longtime readers, followers of the channel. We wouldn't be here without you!
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0:00 - Intro 2:37 - Saucony 33:22 - Brooks 55:37 - Puma 1:24:00 - Outro -
On this episode, Matt is joined by two special guests from Brooks, Jennifer Sumner and Evan Day, biomechanists and researchers on the Brooks' Run Research Team. They give a behind-the-scenes look at how Brooks develops shoes not only for the elites, but for the every day, average runner. They discuss how biomechanics differ and what that means for designing and choosing shoes. They explain the differences between "stability" and "support" and look down the road at what's next for real-world runner testing.
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0:00 - Intro 3:59 - How Brooks develops footwear for the everyday runner 9:35 - Brooks's data on racing shoes for the average runner 14:32 - How biomechanics informs shoe development for the recreational runner 18:54 - Building for the elite athlete 25:19 - How the idea of the habitual motion path has evolved 39:16 - How could we rethink categorizing shoes for new runners? 49:37 - Support vs. stability 53:56 - Brooks's real world runner testing 1:03:54 - Wrap-up -
We talk a lot about how to find the right shoe for you, not a mythical "best" shoe. On this episode, Matt interviews Nathan and David on how they go about picking their shoe through a normal training week. They discuss upper fit and comfort, midsole composition & geometry, plates, and more. We hope this gives you a framework to find the best tools for your training!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro 3:45 - How Nathan picks his shoes 5:50 - How David picks his shoes 8:51 - New runner experiences in new age shoes 15:36 - How we asses upper fit 32:50 - How we pick the types of midsoles we like the most 48:30 - If your perfect shoe was a pizza, how would you make it? 58:43 - Wrap-up -
We love a mailbag episode, where we get to answer your questions! Matt & Andrea take on a bevvy of listener quandaries. Tune in for discussions about stable marathon racing shoes, the link between heel drop in shoes and shin splints, wide toebox shoes, and much more. We want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram or email us at [email protected].
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro 2:37 - Recommendations for stable marathon shoes 8:38 - Do some shoe brands lend themselves to certain foot pathologies? 16:00 - Could higher drop shoes effect shin pain? 25:08 - Help for pubic stress fracture 34:52 - Wide-toebox shoe recommendations 38:56 - Does using less-maximal shoes improve foot strength? 43:40 - Recommendations for stable-yet-fun shoes 50:00 - Wrap-up - Mehr anzeigen
