#156 Mailbag! Best Beginner Carbon Plate, Boston 12 vs. Everything, Is Icing Good? and Discontinued Shoes We Want Back

Sep 13, 2023

In this mailbag episode, the Doctors of Running Podcast tackle listener questions about shoes, biomechanics, and more. They compare the Boston 12 to similar options, discuss stability and asymmetry in running mechanics, recommend carbon-plated shoes for beginners, and talk about the Endorphin Elite vs. the Vaporfly 3. They also explore icing for recovery, shoe suggestions for middle school cross country, and which discontinued shoe lines they'd like to see back.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Comparing Running Shoe Models

03:19 • 9min

Pediatric shoe evaluation and individual stability needs

12:12 • 3min

Lacing Techniques and Shoe Recommendations

15:36 • 20min

Choosing Running Shoes for Middle School Cross Country Runners

35:22 • 11min

Choosing Running Shoes for Beginners and the Use of Icing for Recovery

46:39 • 8min

Icing as a Recovery Method for Runners

54:14 • 18min

Shoe Innovations, Discontinued Models, and Listener Appreciation

01:11:46 • 3min

Time for another mailbag show. You asked, and we answered. On this episode, Nathan and Matt field listener questions about shoes, biomechanics, and more. Tune in for a couple shoe comparisons: the Boston 12 against several other similar options, and the Endorphin Elite vs. the Vaporfly 3. They also take a look at stability & asymmetry in running mechanics, the latest research on icing for recovery, "beginner" carbon-plate shoes, and even more. Be sure to stick around to the end where they discuss what old running shoe lines they'd want to see resurrected.

As always, we want your questions, so be sure to leave comments on our social media or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com!

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0:00 - Intro
3:48 - Asics Magic Speed 3 vs. Adidas Boston 12 vs. Hoka Mach X
11:26 - Assessing stability needs in children
14:58 - Asymmetrical stability needs
21:34 - Shoe recommendations for transitioning to carbon-plated shoes
27:57 - Saucony Endorphin Elite vs. Nike Vaporfly
36:46 - Shoe suggestions for middle school cross country
47:26 - What's the current science on icing post-run?
55:28 - Recommendations for replacing the Nike Pegasus Turbo 2
1:03:01 - What discontinued shoe lines do you want to see make a comeback?
1:13:06 - Wrap-up

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