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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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Doctors of Running Podcast Doctors of Running

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    • 4.9 • 141 Ratings

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

To help us continue to produce content for you all, consider joining our support team: https://anchor.fm/doctors-of-running/support
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    #182 How Much Faster are Super Spikes? Weight vs. Stack Height, and Super Shoe Benefits for Elites vs. Non-Elites

    #182 How Much Faster are Super Spikes? Weight vs. Stack Height, and Super Shoe Benefits for Elites vs. Non-Elites

    Our own David Salas is heading into a season of track racing and that got Matt Klein and him wondering...what's better for track racing: super shoes or super spikes? From there they spin off into debating whether our bodies plateau in their adaptation to super shoes, how super shoe adaptation may be effecting elite marathoners, and what this all means for the recreational runner.

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    5:16 - Track racing: stack height or light weight?
    10:00 - Does foam compression impact track speed?
    12:45 - Maximum comfort or maximum aggression?
    15:47 - Do physiological adaptations to super shoes plateau?
    21:18 - Is this effecting elite marathoners?
    34:19 - Would you choose super shoes or spikes if they weighed the same?
    36:38 - The impact of super spikes
    42:14 - Are super spikes impacting specific races more than others?
    51:32 - How are super shoes impacting recreational runners?
    57:39 - Wrap-up


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    • 59 min
    #181 How to Train and Adapt to Super Shoes, Calf Strain Management, and Thoughts on the Metaspeed Edge and Sky

    #181 How to Train and Adapt to Super Shoes, Calf Strain Management, and Thoughts on the Metaspeed Edge and Sky

    As super shoes become more widespread and accessible, more runners are using them for the bulk of their training. We're often asked about the safety & implications of this, so that's what Matt, David, and Nathan dive right into. They take a look at the biomechanical and training impacts of training in super shoes over the long term, as well as how they could impact your performance. They also give their first thoughts on the newest entries to the super shoe market: the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris and Edge Paris. Finally, they wrap up with a look at calf strains, how to diagnose, manage, and rehab from them.

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    1:26 - The Subjective: If you could pick one running apparel brand to use exclusively, what would it be?
    11:21 - First thoughts on the Metaspeed Edge & Sky Paris
    23:25 - Considerations for training in super shoes
    33:05 - Long term adaptations when using super shoes
    43:16 - Long term effects on improving performance
    54:12 - Calf strains: diagnostics & management
    1:11:06 - Wrap-up

    This week’s podcast is brought to you by Running Warehouse. We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with Running Warehouse for not one, not two, but eight giveaways in the coming weeks. All you have to do to enter this week is visit our YouTube when the episode drops on Sunday and leave a comment about what shoe you’re excited for to enter for a chance to win a $100 dollar gift card to Running Warehouse. The contest is open through Friday the 15th. Only US residents are eligible to enter. 



    Make sure you check out runningwarehouse.com for your next shoe purchase!


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    • 1 hr 12 min
    #180 Mailbag! Best Racing Shoes for Runners with Ankle and Calf Injuries, Matching Shoes to Pace, Debating the Importance of Cadence, and Our Favorite Shoe Brand

    #180 Mailbag! Best Racing Shoes for Runners with Ankle and Calf Injuries, Matching Shoes to Pace, Debating the Importance of Cadence, and Our Favorite Shoe Brand

    Time to answer more of your questions! On this episode, Nathan and David tackle listener questions about marathon training, trail shoes, biomechanics and more. Tune in for their take on strategies for nailing a net downhill marathon, running with hip displaysia, and matching shoes to biomechanics. Finally hear their take on who they'd pick if they were forced to choose one shoe brand to build a rotation with!

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    3:56 - Marathon training & racing shoe recommendations with a history of ankle and calf injuries
    10:44 - Trail running shoes with wide midfoots
    14:47 - Racing shoe recommendations for downhill marathons
    22:59 - Exercise recommendations for hip displaysia
    31:22 - Matching shoes to different paces & biomechanics
    39:28 - Biomechanical education for run retail workers
    45:34 - How important is increasing cadence?
    55:34 - Shoe replacements for the Saucony Endorphin Shift
    59:40 - Pick your favorite shoe brand and rotation
    1:08:22 - Wrap-up


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    • 1 hr 8 min
    #179 The Run Coach Episode | A Practical Look at Who Does and Doesn't Benefit, and How Tech Has Changed Coaching

    #179 The Run Coach Episode | A Practical Look at Who Does and Doesn't Benefit, and How Tech Has Changed Coaching

    As running continues to grow in popularity, so does run coaching. With the exposure social media brings, it can be hard to discern between legitimate coaches and influencers. In this episode, Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn, our very own certified coaches, bring an inside look into what it means to be and have a run coach. They'll help you decide whether a coach is right for your athletic journey, give you tips on finding coaching that's the right fit, using data to inform you training, and more.

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    1:52 - Andrea & Megan's coaches
    4:24 - Megan's role as a coach
    5:52 - What type of runners would benefit from a coach?
    11:42 - Runners who might not need a coach
    14:28 - Technology & AI-based coaching
    20:16 - Should you just copy your friend's training plan?
    22:47 - How to find the right coach for you
    31:33 - Should athletes adjust training around their life or their life around their training?
    36:49 - Adjusting goals with your coach
    44:48 - Motivation & positive reinforcement
    48:20 - How coaching really works: the details and data
    57:18 - Acute & chronic training load
    1:00:02 - Recovery metrics
    1:04:02 - Filtering the data your watch gives you
    1:09:35 - Wrap-up

    This episode of the DOR podcast is sponsored by RunCare.org. Created by physicians, therapists, and trainers, RunCare.Org aims to help runners find healthcare providers that truly understand their needs  by providing a nationwide list of recommended providers who specialize in working with runners. 

    Each provider in the RunCare network has been vetted and evaluated so you know that you’re visiting someone who knows the value of your training and lifestyle. The list currently features over 50 doctors and physical therapists across the US and expanding to have providers in all 50 states. 

    If you are a doctor or physical therapist who specializes in working with runners and would like to join the RunCare Network, visit RunCare.org today to submit an application. At this time, there is no cost to be listed in the RunCare directory. RunCare’s goal first and foremost is to get the runners connected with the right providers. Visit runcare.org today to learn more. 


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    • 1 hr 11 min
    #178 This or That, Vol. 2: Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Everything? Best Hoka Racer? Stretch When?? Pancakes vs. Waffles!?

    #178 This or That, Vol. 2: Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Everything? Best Hoka Racer? Stretch When?? Pancakes vs. Waffles!?

    The game is This or That? No gray areas, no "it depends". Matt and David go back and forth on shoes, training, and more. They pit the soon-to-be-released Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 against a bevvy of competitors' shoes like the Boston 12 and Mach X. They debate easy runs vs. long runs, stretching post-run or not, running in the rain vs. running in the cold, and even more. Have a debate you'd like to hear? DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com.

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro & Olympic trials reactions
    10:00 - Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Boston 12
    17:40 - Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Mach X for long run workouts
    21:24 - Non-plated long distance racer
    26:38 - Easy long runs vs. long run workouts
    29:14 - Stretching post workout
    32:16 - Rocket X 2 vs. Cielo X 1
    38:26 - Asics Nimbus vs. Cumulus
    40:32 - Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Rebellion Flash 2
    44:26 - Running in the cold vs. running in the rain
    50:20 - Pacers or not during races
    56:01 - Medial post vs. sidewalls/guide rails
    1:01:18 - Pancakes vs. waffles
    1:02:27 - Wrap-up



    Have you had trouble finding a healthcare provider that really understands the needs of runners? Created by physicians, therapists, and trainers, RunCare.Org aims to solve that problem by providing a nationwide list of recommended providers who specialize in working with runners. 

    Each provider in the RunCare network has been vetted and evaluated so you know that you’re visiting someone who knows the value of your training and lifestyle. The list currently features over 50 doctors and physical therapists across the US and expanding to have providers in all 50 states. RunCare’s goal first and foremost is to get the runners connected with the care they need.. Visit ⁠runcare.org⁠ today to learn more.


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    • 1 hr 3 min
    #177 We Talk with Altra Running about Zero Drop Science, Wide Toeboxes, and Moving the Company "FWD"

    #177 We Talk with Altra Running about Zero Drop Science, Wide Toeboxes, and Moving the Company "FWD"

    Over the past decade, Altra has gathered a cult following, with their signature zero drop midsoles and anatomically shaped shoes. On this episode, Nathan and Matt interview Brian Beckstead, Co-founder of Altra, and Alex Lind, Senior Product Line Manager. They discuss the history of Altra and how it was formed from the ground up. They explore the place for zero-drop, "natural" shoes in the current world of max cushion everything. They also take a look at the future of the brand with the introduction of the FWD Experience (their first non-zero drop offering) and their new racing options like the Vanish Carbon and Mont Blanc.

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    1:54 - A brief history of Altra
    4:38 - Brian & Alex's roles
    8:14 - The state of the shoe industry regarding zero drop and anatomical toe boxes
    15:51 - Altra's goals designing shoes their way
    22:37 - Alex's perspective on Altra's mission
    25:01 - What Altra means by "natural" running
    29:29 - What went into releasing the Altra FWD Experience
    37:16 - Issues with creating zero drop shoes with new compliant foams
    42:02 - How Altra designs shoes to accomodate different foot types
    47:10 - Altra's innovation direction
    53:10 - Is Altra looking at more non-zero drop offerings? And what about racing shoes?
    57:39 - The science of Altra's Ego Pro foam
    59:08 - How Altra designed the FWD Experience's excellent heel bevel
    1:02:43 - Wrap-up

    This episode of the DOR podcast is sponsored by RunCare.org. Created by physicians, therapists, and trainers, RunCare.Org aims to help runners find healthcare providers that truly understand their needs  by providing a nationwide list of recommended providers who specialize in working with runners. 

    Each provider in the RunCare network has been vetted and evaluated so you know that you’re visiting someone who knows the value of your training and lifestyle. The list currently features over 50 doctors and physical therapists across the US and expanding to have providers in all 50 states. 

    If you are a doctor or physical therapist who specializes in working with runners and would like to join the RunCare Network, visit RunCare.org today to submit an application. At this time, there is no cost to be listed in the RunCare directory. RunCare’s goal first and foremost is to get the runners connected with the right providers. Visit runcare.org today to learn more. 


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    • 1 hr 6 min

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