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Doctors of Running Podcast Doctors of Running
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We are Doctors of Running, a group of doctors of physical therapy all working to provide you all with information about the art and science of running and what we are putting on our feet. In this podcast we will be giving evidence-based deep dives into running related topics as well as detailed running shoe reviews. You can also check us out at our website -- doctorsofrunning.com, and on social media @doctorsofrunning
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#195 The Best Trainers of 2024 So Far, Part 1 (And What Makes a Super Trainer? New Thoughts!)
We're just about halfway through 2024 so it's time to take a look at our favorite shoes of the year so far! Matt & Nathan get together to break down their favorite trainers: daily, max-stack, lightweight/speed, and best value. They also discuss how our definition of "supertrainer" is changing as more and more brands come out with their versions. We want to hear from you! What's been your favorite shoe(s) of the year so far? What are you looking forward to for the back half of the year? DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:58 - What defines a supertrainer?
10:02 - Favorite daily trainers
16:56 - Favorite max-stack shoes
21:08 - Favorite lightweight training shoes
30:28 - Best value shoes
35:44 - Wrap-up
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#194 This or That? Triumph 22 vs. Superblast, Max Cushion vs. Supertrainers, Zero Drop vs. Low Drop, Insoles or Stability Shoes?
Time for another round of "this or that", where the DOR team is on the hot seat! Nathan and Matt are forced to pick between one or the other, no "it depends" (a PT's favorite answer). They throw down on tough questions about Saucony's updates to the Triumph 22, supertrainers, hydration/fueling, and more.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Newton CF vs. other moderately stacked plated shoes
6:12 - Triumph 22 or Superblast
11:46 - Premium daily trainers vs. Supertrainers
14:28 - Do supertrainers need PEBA?
16:24 - Triumph 22 vs. 21
20:55 - Supportive insoles vs. Stability shoes
23:37 - Elliptigo vs. Cycling
27:35 - Handheld bottle vs. Hydration vest
29:30 - Mach 6 vs. Topo Cyclone 2
32:38 - Zero-drop Altra vs. Altra with a drop
36:28 - Niche shoe brands diversifying their lineups?
38:39 - Shoe width vs. Volume
42:06 - Healthy for a year with no PR or a PR followed by an injury?
43:48 - Group run vs. Solo run
46:17 - Gels vs. High-calorie drinks
48:32 - Running shoe store vs. Online shoe reviews
54:18 - Wrap-up
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#193 Wild Heel Geometries, the Science Behind the Neo Vista, and the Future of Super Shoes with Mizuno
This week we are thrilled to share a conversation with our friends at Mizuno Running. Shunsuke, Mizuno’s Global Product Line Manager, and Ayako Suzuki (Susan), the team’s Running Footwear Product Designer, join Matt and Andrea to talk about the brand new Neo Vista. They dig into the brand’s bold new heel geometries (including the one seen in the Japan-only Wave Duel Pro model) and discuss what these new trends mean for the future of running shoes at Mizuno.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Susan & Shunsuke's roles at Mizuno
3:50 - Mizuno's different types of foams
7:00 - The design of the Neo Vista's midsole
10:50 - Foam composition
13:59 - The science between Mizuno's aggressive heel geometries
19:48 - The extreme Wave Duel Pro
23:31 - Making the Neo Vista stable thru design
33:00 - Mizuno's plate composition
35:34 - The future of Mizuno's two main shoe lines
40:52 - The future of Mizuno's super shoes
46:22 - Wrap-up
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#192 Mailbag! How to Know if a Shoe's Plate Lines Up with Your Foot, Mizuno Neo Vista Review, Energy Return in Super Foams vs. EVA
We've got another mailbag episode where it's all about your questions. Andrea and Nathan team up to tackle a bunch of different questions about superfoams and supershoes. How do you know if a shoe does (or doesn't) agree with your mechanics? Is the difference in energy return of superfoams vs. EVA really significant? Tune in for these and more. We're always filling up our mailbag, so DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com!
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
5:50 - How to know if a shoe's plate & geometry lines up with your foot
18:56 - Can an after-market footbed increase shoe stiffness like a carbon plate?
25:29 - Finding carbon-plated shoes when you have Morton's neuroma
33:06 - Are we sure that the energy return of superfoams vs. EVA is what makes supershoes faster?
42:28 - Mizuno Neo Vista review
56:09 - Wrap-up
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#191 Our Top Super Shoes of 2024 So Far, and How to Find the Right Racing Shoe for You
2024 has been the year of super shoe updates, with even more to come! Matt & David get together to talk about their favorite racing shoes of the year so far. They go through their honorable mentions and their podium picks. Then they dive into how to find the right racing shoe for your own individual needs (hint: it might not be the "fastest"). We want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com and let us know what your favorite super shoe has been this year.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - David's recent injury
8:46 - Favorite super shoes of the year: honorable mentions
17:42 - Third place
22:46 - Second place
30:10 - First Place
37:52 - How to wisely transition to training and racing in super shoes or spikes
47:28 - How to find the right racing shoe for you
53:04 - Wrap-up
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#190 Buy/Sell: Are Super Trainers WORTH IT? Should Shoes Have NO Outsoles? Super Shoes for 5ks, and Post-Race Beer
It's time for another round of buy/sell, no maybes, no caveats here. Nathan, Matt, and David debate the utility of plyometric training, the value or supertrainers, running "slow", a post-race beer, and more. Hot takes only here!
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:50 - Plyometric training will help train for the marathon distance
11:03 - Supertrainers that cost over $200
16:24 - Supertrainers are worth it for new runners
21:06 - Youth racing in Vaporflys
24:50 - Regular super shoes are better at short distance races than specific 5K/10K shoes
30:53 - Trainers without outsoles
34:47 - Run slow to run fast
44:54 - Post-race beer
50:04 - Minimalist footwear is a dying breed
54:48 - Wrap-up
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