Time for more listener questions! Nathan and David dig into the mailbag to answer your questions. They take a look at two new "super trainers": the Hoka Mach X and the Saucony Kinvara Pro. They lend their expertise on rehabbing from Achilles tendinopathy and how shoes might impact it. They give some practical advice on making sure you're getting enough protein in your diet to stay fueled and strong, and even more. Be sure to listen til the end to hear David get put on the hot seat for his taco preferences!

Chapters

0:00 - Intro
2:13 - Should you rotate different shoes for easy and long runs?
9:29 - Mach X vs. Endorphin Speed 3
20:35 - Kinvara Pro Comparisons
30:23 - Running & Achilles rehab with Silbernagel Protocol
36:35 - Heel Drop with Insertional Achilles Tendinopapthy
44:47 - How much protein should runners eat?
53:56 - How do we balance DOR, running, work, family, and more?
1:01:19 - Footshaped vs non-footshaped shoes?
1:07:38 - Bucket list destination races
1:12:22 - Kiss, marry, kill: chorizo, carnitas, or steak
1:14:42 - Wrap-up

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#148 Mailbag! Shoe Rotations for Easy and Long Runs, Mach X and Kinvara Pro, Bucket List Races, and Balancing Life at DOR