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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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#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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#189 Racing Against the Odds: The Science of Running with Cancer (feat. Scott Capozza, Oncology-Certified PT)
On this episode, Andrea is joined by oncologic physical therapist, Scott Capozza for a practical and scientific approach to running while fighting and surviving cancer. Scott shares his own journey with testicular cancer. He and Andrea discuss the role of physical therapy for oncology patients, recommendations for maintaining running during cancer treatment, and practical advice for returning to fitness after treatment is over. Whether you or a loved one is battling cancer, or you're healthcare professional caring for cancer patients, this is a must-listen!
Scott Capozza, PT, MS has worked as a physical therapist in a multi-disciplinary survivorship clinic as well as an outpatient physical therapist dedicated to oncology rehabilitation. He received a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Ithaca College in 1999. Scott initially worked in pediatric physical therapy, including outpatient pediatrics, school-based physical therapy, and aquatic-based physical therapy, before making the transition to adult oncology rehabilitation. Scott is among the first class of board-certified clinical specialists in oncologic physical therapy in the United States and serves as a SACE II Item Writer for the oncology certification exam through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. He holds several leadership positions within the American Physical Therapy Association, including the APTA Media Corps and the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy.
You can find Scott online on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
Links mentioned in the show:
American College of Sports Medicine Roundtable on Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
Patient Is Otherwise Healthy
ChoosePT
Chapters
0:00 - Introducing Scott
12:42 - Scott's journey with running and his cancer diagnosis
22:37 - The chronic effects of cancer treatment on exercise performance
24:16 - Scott's approach to PT during cancer treatment
32:34 - A holistic approach to PT & cancer treatment
40:56 - If a runner has been diagnosed, how do they know if it's safe to continue running?
48:09 - Evaluating a patient's progress post-cancer-treatment
54:42 - How to advocate for yourself with your medical team
58:50 - Resources for learning about oncology rehab
1:02:31 - Finding an oncology-certified PT
1:03:56 - Wrap-up
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Customer Reviews
Must listen for runners!
As an amateur runner for 15 years, I have learned so much in the past 6 months of listening to this podcast. I wish I knew what I know now when I started! As a run retail employee as well, this has helped me incredibly to increase my knowledge of running mechanics and helping find the right fit in recommending shoes. Keep up the good work!
Very Imformative
I love your thoughts and opinions.. I just raced a marathon in the meta speed sky+ and I love it!! It is mainly for forefoot strikers which is why it works for me so well.. the meta speed edge is for heel strikers hence, why I didn’t Go! With that one. I love the cushion in this shoe and it gave me enough bounce back reaction to sprint at the end of the marathon. I’m glad to hear someone else enjoys this shoes. This is my favorite race shoe to date besides the cloudboom echo 3. I had tried out the vaporfly zoom 3 however it just didn’t work as well for me, luckily I only paid 100 for that shoe. I will have to try it again though. It had a funny feeling on the back of my heel and by mile 2 my toes numbed up and felt uncomfortable. Thanks again:: Eileen
Advise from runners for runners
Highly recommended for runners. I have a three shoe rotation for running that I am very happy with thanks to DOR. Keep it up!
Thank you