Doctors of Running Podcast

This week on the pod, the team takes a deep dive on two new super shoes, the HOKA Rocket X 2 and the New Balance SC Elite v3. This is HOKA's first real entry into the PEBA game and they've made a great racing shoe! New Balance has made some significant changes to what used to be the RC Elite, featuring their FuelCell midsole and EnergyArc plate technology. Tune in to hear our thorough analysis of each shoe! Finally we wrap up the episode with our current picks for a half marathon and marathon. Be sure to let us know what you'd pick! The Subjective: if you were running a half marathon or marathon tomorrow, what shoe would you pick and why? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - HOKA Rocket X 2 specs & overview 6:15 - Rocket X 2: Fit 10:26 - Rocket X 2: Ride & Performance 17:14 - Rocket X 2: Stability 32:31 - Rocket X 2: Comparisons 37:09 - New Balance SC Elite v3: specs & overview 38:29 - SC Elite: Fit 46:58 - SC Elite: Ride & Performance 53:26 - SC Elite: Stability 59:06 - SC Elite: Comparisons 1:04:59 - What shoe would you choose for your next marathon and half marathon? 1:14:16 - Wrap-up This week’s episode of the Doctors of Running Podcast is sponsored by Running Warehouse. Check out their new series Test Run on YouTube which pits footwear against one another in a variety of conditions to help you better decide which shoe fits your future running needs. Their first episode takes the team to the trails. From rocky trails to high hills to muddy paths, Connor and team are put through the elements in a series of technical challenges to help highlight the best features of each shoe tested. Watch here: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Test_Run__Trail/catpage-TRTPP.htmlCheck out these great products out now: Skratch: https://bit.ly/3m16L8Z Rabbit apparel collection: https://bit.ly/43742v5 Boston Marathon apparel: https://bit.ly/40Ymvbu

In this episode, Andrea is joined by Mike Staropoli, DPT and founder of GOAL Physiotherapy & Sports Performance. In addition to managing GOAL, he was previously the first team physio for the New York Red Bulls in Major League soccer as well as currently is a physical therapist with Red Bull Performance, working with many of the Red Bull sponsored athletes you may see across various sports. He and Andrea discuss training wisdom and experience gained from working with elite athletes across many sports. They'll also give you tips for finding a high quality, local PT, how to rehab well from an injury, and how to integrate strategies from elite athletes into your training regimen. Mike graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy as well as Bachelors in Exercise Science from Sacred Heart University. He then went on to become a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, demonstrating advanced skills, knowledge and clinical experience as an expert in his field as well as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. You can find Mike online at... Instagram: @mikestardpt and @goaldrivenpt Website: www.goaldrivenpt.com Goal YouTube: @goaldrivenpt The Subjective: if you had unlimited time for running, what would you change about your training & routines? Chapters 0:00 - Intro & getting to know Mike 9:51 - Mike's journey from a PT clinic to working for Red Bull 14:32 - The Subjective: if you had unlimited time for running, what would you change about your training & routines? 15:52 - How to find a high quality PT clinic 23:43 - How does Goal assess runners? 31:52 - How to know if you're truly ready for return to sport after an injury 36:58 - What does the rehab process look like for professional athletes? 41:18 - What it was like to work for New York Red Bulls 50:50 - What training lessons can runners take from professional soccer teams? 53:07 - The use of PEBA foams in soccer cleats 55:48 - What can the average runner learn from pro athletes? 57:34 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

The podcast discusses plantar fascia pain, including its anatomy, risk factors, and treatments. They also explore the connection between low arches and flat feet on plantar fasciitis. The episode provides considerations when it comes to shoes for those with plantar fascia pain.

On this episode of the podcast, Nathan and Matt are joined by a very special guest: Elisabeth Scott of Running Explained! Elisabeth lends us her coaching expertise to answer all of your (and our) training and racing questions: favorite workouts, how to understand heart rate data, burnout, Strava drama, and more! Tune in for a enlightening and fascinating discussion that's sure to improve your running journey! Elisabeth started Running Explained with the mission to help runners of all experiences and abilities become students of the sport and understand the how, what, and why of running! Although active in sports growing up (including swimming, cross-country, and downhill skiing), running just to run was never on her mind! After a long stretch of inactivity through college and her late twenties, Elisabeth picked up running at the age of 29 and set the goal of running a local 5k... just to "get in shape!" Within 6 months, she had run a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon, finishing her first half in 1:56 and her first full in 4:05 (which at the time was devasting... and in retrospect is something she is eminently proud of). This "crash course" in running (including learning a lot about what not to do) fueled the inspiration for the work she does today. You can find her online everywhere @runningexplained. The Subjective: what's the best running advice you've received? Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 2:26 - Elisabeth's journey to become a run coach 8:59 - A day in the life of a running coach 15:31 - What are your favorite workouts for specific distances? 23:52 - How slow should my easy miles be? 30:58 - How much stock do you put in to heart rate data & training? 38:40 - Why you should ignore your heart rate during a race 41:44 - What to make of VO2 and race predictors on our smartwatches 46:53 - How much do you need to run before tackling your first marathon? 51:24 - What should you do when you feel burnout? 54:47 - Should you use Strava? 59:59 - What kind of splits should you try for during a race? 1:03:07 - Are post-race blues a real thing? 1:06:04 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

On this special "shakeout" episode Nathan is joined by Michael Markesberry, CEO & Co-Founder of OROS. OROS makes some of the most advanced thermal materials in the world, featuring their unique SOLARCORE Aerogel technology. Not only do they make apparel but they've partnered with footwear brands like Merrell. Tune in to learn how their (literally) space-age tech & material is advancing thermal clothing & shoes.

This episode is all about finding the the right shoe for you. Options these days are endless and often advice found online or instore can be misinformed or just not helpful. Dr. Matthew Klein shares from his running shoe experience to help you find the right footwear. One of the best tools out there is the RUN-CAT which gives you five simple criteria to help you evaluate new shoes. Matt gives you a background on the RUN-CAT and a primer on how to effectively use it, whether you're shopping for shoes, a clinician, or work in run retail. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - Matt's journey into running shoes 4:40 - Assessing your need for stability in your shoes 8:05 - Enter the RUN-CAT 12:26 - The four components of the RUN-CAT 18:44 - Combining shoe comfort with individual biomechanics 27:30 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

This episode is all about your questions! Nate, Matt, and DJ cover a broad range of topics, from shifting stability needs to exercises for your hips. What shoes can help Hallux Limitus? What racing shoes are best for heel strikers? Tune in to hear answers to these and more. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear about everyone's favorite post-race eats. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Do we progress from needing stability shoes as we progress in our running? 14:05 - What are the best trail shoes for shifting workload away from the calves? 23:17 - What are the best shoes for a supinator returning from Achilles tendinitis? 29:50 - What are the best shoes for Hallux limitus? 39:19 - What are the best exercises to loosen hips? 45:27 - What's the best marathon racing shoe for heel strikers? 51:28 - What's the best post-race food? 55:30 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

For DOR Contributors Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn, 2022 was filled with a ton of training and racing, and not just running. In this episode, Andrea & Megan share their training journeys from the past year: everything from workouts, races, injuries, and even triathlons. They also offer tips and strategies to help you better reflect on and learn from your fitness journey.  The Subjective: how do you reflect and track your training & racing? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Strategies for reflecting on training & racing 7:18 - Megan's start to 2022 13:26 - Cycling & triathlons in the midst of injury 19:54 - Returning to running 25:22 - CIM 2022 29:22 - Megan's lessons from 2022 33:20 - Andrea's start to 2022 44:54 - Spring & summer racing 59:54 - Building to & racing the Kiawah Marathon 1:12:55 - Andrea's lessons learned in 2022 1:18:27 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

"Responsiveness" is a term often thrown around loosely in the running shoe world, but what does it really mean? On this episode of the podcast, Matt & David take a stab at defining it and exploring its many facets. A shoe's responsiveness depends on the midsole foam, geometry, stiffness, as well as an individual's biomechanics. They also compare and contrast the responsiveness of different shoes and consider what types of events or runs to use different shoes for. The Subjective: how do you define responsiveness in a shoe? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:08 - How do you define responsiveness in a shoe? 13:07 - The combination of factors that make up responsiveness 17:12 - How individual biomechanics impact responsiveness 22:14 - Choosing shoes based on responsiveness 29:52 - Who will/won't benefit from a highly responsive shoe? 34:27 - Picking the right tool for the job 38:38 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

Almost every runner has logged miles in stability shoes at some point in their running journey. In the past few years, the definition of "stability" has shifted with the advent of new foams and midsole geometries. On today's show, Nathan and Matt take a deep dive into the world of stability. They explore the history of stability shoes, current technologies, and upcoming new models. They also provide some guidance on how to choose shoes for yourself, whether you need stability or not. The Subjective: how do you define a stability shoe? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:27 - The history of stability shoes 11:08 - Game-changing stability shoes 17:33 - Do new runners need to start with a stability shoe? 23:01 - Will a stability shoe help as you tire on the run? 24:31 - The technology that makes up a stability shoe 36:16 - What about runners who have high arches or supinate? 41:34 - Can anyone run in neutral shoes? 44:07 - Looking forward to upcoming stability shoes 48:57 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.