Doctors of Running Podcast #258 Marathon Shoes 101: Our Top Picks for Sub-3 and 4+ Hour Runners
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Sep 3, 2025 Choosing the right marathon shoe can make or break your race. The hosts explore options for both sub-3 and 4+ hour runners, breaking down what features to look for. They discuss the latest in shoe technology, highlighting models like ASICS Mega Blast and Mizuno Wave Sky 9 for their comfort and responsiveness. Insights on stability and personal experiences help runners of all levels find their perfect match. Tune in for recommendations tailored to your marathon goals!
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Test Shoes With Race-Specific Runs
- Do get at least one long run or long-run workout in any shoe before racing it in a marathon.
- Test the shoe at your expected race pace and distance to ensure your body tolerates it.
Trust Beats Novelty For Marathons
- Trust and predictability in a shoe matter more than novelty for marathon success.
- A shoe you know lets you settle into rhythm and reduces the number of variables on race day.
Match Shoe Design To Your Pace
- Choose shoes matching the pace they were designed for instead of forcing one shoe to do everything.
- Accept that super shoes target faster paces and may not suit slower marathon efforts.