Doctors of Running Podcast

Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn host two very special guests, Selene Yeager and Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD. They discuss a broad range of topics surrounding women's health & training–nutrition, hydration, the menstrual cycle, strength training, and more.Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics. The mission of her private practice for the past 24 years is to educate, motivate and inspire athletes to use food as a tool to become the fastest, strongest and best athlete they can be. Learn more about Jennifer at her website: ⁠https://www.jenngilesrd.com⁠Selene Yeager is a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, pro mountain bike racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete. She's also a top-selling professional health and fitness writer and has authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than two dozen book titles. Check out Selene's website at ⁠www.seleneyeager.com⁠Chapters0:00 - Intro3:14 - General macronutrient needs for endurance athletes6:58 - Specific risks for women while training fasted12:20 - Recommendations for protein supplements16:58 - Nutritional strategies for maintaining bone health22:56 - The connection between the menstrual cycle, health & training28:22 - Hydrating well before, during, and after exercise37:56 - Artificial sweeteners and gut health41:05 - Preworkout hydration drinks43:18 - Strength training for women46:51 - Balancing aerobic & anaerobic training48:44 - Recovering well: nutrition, ice baths, and more1:03:08 - Improving sleep quality1:09:50 - Wrap-up

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!

Dive into a lively debate on whether to choose the ASICS Megablast or Superblast. The conversation heats up as they compare the Sonicblast and Novablast, weighing performance against durability. They tackle the age-old question of treadmill runs versus outdoor training, exploring how various conditions affect performance. The hosts also discuss the pros and cons of annual versus biannual shoe updates, making it a must-listen for any running enthusiast curious about the latest gear.

Nathan and David team up to talk all things racing! They rank their favorite distances to race and what shoes they'd race them in. Also, with the elite track circuit in full-swing, they talk about their favorite races to watch. Finally, they wrap it up with a couple questions from our mailbag. What are your favorite races to run? Have any questions to add to our mailbag? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com! Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!Stryd’s Race Power Calculator eliminates the uncertainty of race day by analyzing the course, weather, and your personal capability to create a custom power target. This lets you pace with precision—conquering hills, battling headwinds, or enduring heat without overdoing it. With Stryd, you’re strategizing for your best performance. Ready to own race day? Visit ⁦stryd.com⁩ today.Chapters0:00 - Intro 3:36 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 13:14 - Third favorite race distance 21:50 - Second favorite distance 30:12 - Favorite race distance 38:18 - Favorite races to watch 43:12 - What even is a supertrainer? 49:42 - Faster shoes for stability needs 52:54 - Wrap-up

On this special episode, Nathan is joined by Paul Lang, ASICS's Senior Manager of Global Performance Footwear, to talk about two brand new models to their "Blast" line of shoes!. Coming September 1 are the Sonicblast, a brand new PEBAX-plated trainer, and the Megablast, both featuring their new FF Turbo Squared foam! These new additions join the team-favorite Novablast and Superblast models to round out the Blast family of shoes. Nathan and Paul discuss how ASICS plans, designs, and tests their shoes, the specific features of the two new shoes, what's next for ASICS in the upcoming months, and more. Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!Stryd’s Race Power Calculator eliminates the uncertainty of race day by analyzing the course, weather, and your personal capability to create a custom power target. This lets you pace with precision—conquering hills, battling headwinds, or enduring heat without overdoing it. With Stryd, you’re strategizing for your best performance. Ready to own race day? Visit ⁦stryd.com⁩ today.Chapters0:00 - Intro4:08 - ASICS's design & development philosophy12:43 - The new Sonicblast27:18 - The new Megablast34:33 - The composition & characteristics of FF Turbo Squared40:17 - What's on the horizon for ASICS44:02 - Wrap-up

Time for another round of Buy or Sell, where we force ourselves outside of our "it depends" comfort zone and make things black & white. David, Matt, and Nathan get together for hot takes only. They argue about performance enhancing drugs, max, stack shoes, the state of Nike, and much more. We want to hear your hot takes too! Leave a comment or email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!Stryd’s Race Power Calculator eliminates the uncertainty of race day by analyzing the course, weather, and your personal capability to create a custom power target. This lets you pace with precision—conquering hills, battling headwinds, or enduring heat without overdoing it. With Stryd, you’re strategizing for your best performance. Ready to own race day? Visit ⁦stryd.com⁩ today.Chapters0:00 - Intro1:29 - In For Testing, Powered by Skratch Labs12:28 - Buy/Sell: Runners who have used PEDs should get lifetime bans28:09 - The market needs to lower the average stack height of shoes35:42 - 2024 was a better shoe year than 202543:06 - People are not running slow enough54:26 - Nike has lost its edge in running innovation59:00 - The 800m is harder than the mile1:03:04 - Wrap-up

Matt & Andrea are back with another installation of Between Two Feet, where they contrast their different experiences in a shoe. In this edition, they share another polar experience they had with the Hoka Rocket X 3, a super shoe that features a surprisingly good amount of stability. See why these two feet felt differently about this new release. Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!Stryd’s Race Power Calculator eliminates the uncertainty of race day by analyzing the course, weather, and your personal capability to create a custom power target. This lets you pace with precision—conquering hills, battling headwinds, or enduring heat without overdoing it. With Stryd, you’re strategizing for your best performance. Ready to own race day? Visit ⁦stryd.com⁩ today.Chapters0:00 - Intro1:02 - In For Testing10:27 - Hoka Rocket X 3 Overview13:04 - Andrea's experience in the Rocket X 329:15 - How to know why certain shoes work for you37:30 - Comparisons with the Cielo X 1 2.045:06 - How to test super shoes before a marathon53:57 - Wrap-up

Dive into the common struggles of runners with foot and knee pain. Discover practical strategies for addressing plantar fasciitis and anterior knee issues. The hosts share their personal experiences and clinical insights on footwear impacts on injury and recovery. Learn about the latest innovations in running shoe design that cater to stability and comfort. Plus, get expert tips on maintaining healthy feet and the importance of strength training in preventing injuries.

Discover how different foam materials can influence injury patterns and pain during runs. Learn about the proper shelf life of shoes and why rotating them can enhance your performance. The hosts share insights on adapting to super shoes, even if you haven't run in them much. They also offer tips on selecting the right footwear for ultramarathons and helping retail customers find their perfect fit. Get ready for a deep dive into the science of running shoes and training strategies!

We've got a special mailbag episode for our 250th episode! We've put together tons of questions from long times friends of the podcast (Drew from Weartesters, Tina & Evan from Brooks, and more!) and from our listeners. Matt & David discuss pre-race rituals, post-run snacks, their worst shoe color, GOAT shoe rotations, and much more (shoes as ice cream?!). Want to hear your question on our next mailbag? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/This episode is sponsored by our friends at Running Warehouse. We're all about variety here, which is why we love the large selection of options they offer online. You can find all of today's best shoes at ⁦runningwarehouse.com⁩ today. Also, did you know we have our very own DOR page there? Find all of our team's favorite Running Warehouse picks at the official ⁠Doctors of Running shop⁠. Chapters0:00 - Intro1:22 - In for Testing14:52 - Treating plantar fasciitis in youth athletes21:46 - Worst shoe color ever26:46 - Things we wish shoes did better to help runners33:00 - Pre long-run/race rituals38:02 - How much does drop matter with soft midsoles42:52 - Favorite post-run snacks45:12 - What would you wear for a run across the US?48:38 - Potential impact of over-40mm midsoles56:38 - If midsoles were ice creams, what would they be?1:03:28 - Building a 3-shoe rotation from any shoes ever1:12:50 - Wrap-up