Doctors of Running Podcast

Welcome to our mini series on Run Basics. This is going to be short (typically 5-10 minute) segments on some basic information related to running. This will include Info on running related injuries, training tips/errors, shoe basics, and more. Today's episode is rapid fire information regarding the most commonly identified training errors found in the research. Why do we care about training errors? Well, this episode shares some statistics that show how impactful they may be in running related injuries. These short episodes are adapted from videos that Nathan created for his running specialty clinic (Point Forward Physical Therapy) in Stevens Point, WI. Disclaimer: this is for educational purposes only. Do not substitute this information for medical advice. For medical advice, please contact your physical therapist or physician.

In this episode our three team members give their surprise shoe so far of 2020 after each running in 40+ different shoes so far this year. This is not the "best" or "favorite" necessarily, but the shoe that surprised them the most during testing. 2020 has been a fun year of running shoes so far and we are only half way through!

Today we dive into reviewing the HOKA ONE ONE Rincon 2, what we consider the "maximalist's minimalist" shoe. A firmer yet still cushioned shoe that is lightweight and can keep up with your pacing, we discuss fit, ride, and who this shoe may work best for. We also dive into the biomechanics of early and late stage rocker soles and who may benefit from each specific type of rocker depending on varying clinical conditions.  Disclaimer: this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice. If you have pain, please consult a physical therapy, your physician, or other health care provider.

Welcome to our mini series on Run Basics. This is going to be short (typically 5-10 minute) segments on some basic information related to running. This will include Info on running related injuries, training tips/errors, shoe basics, and more. Today's episode goes into the common training error of drastic changes to "training volume". These short episodes are adapted from videos that Nathan created for his running specialty clinic (Point Forward Physical Therapy) in Stevens Point, WI. Disclaimer: this is for educational purposes only. Do not substitute this information for medical advice. For medical advice, please contact your physical therapist or physician.

Today we take a look at the highly anticipated Adidas Adizero Pro! A marathon racing flat worn by some of the best and a new addition to the "super shoe" group of carbon fiber plated marathon racers. We dive into the specs and design, comparing it to other shoes in this category, and compare it to a farm animal.

Welcome to our mini series on Run Basics. This is going to be short (typically 5-10 minute) segments on some basic information related to running. This will include Info on running related injuries, training tips/errors, shoe basics, and more. Today's episode is 5 tips on how to get started with running. These short episodes are adapted from videos that Nathan created for his running specialty clinic (Point Forward Physical Therapy) in Stevens Point, WI. Disclaimer: this is for educational purposes only. Do not substitute this information for medical advice. For medical advice, please contact your physical therapist or physician.

Today we discuss with performance shoe designed for workouts, racing, or uptempo training from Reebok, the Run Fast 2. We also compare it to the Reebok Floatride Panthea and Reebok Forever Floatride Energy 2.0 as well.

In this episode we continue diving into the topic of foot strike in running. If you haven't already, check out Part 1 to get the start of the conversation. Our goal is to bring knowledge based on the available research/literature, our clinical experiences with patients, and biomechanical theory. Be prepared, some of the things we discuss may challenge your current paradigm on foot strike, regardless of where you land on the topic. Disclaimer: We are not playing the role of physical therapist in the content of this video. This video is strictly intended for educational use. If you have an injury or pain, it is best to follow the guidance of your medical professional.

In this episode we begin diving into the topic of foot strike in running, which can be a very controversial topic. Our goal is to bring knowledge based on the available research/literature, our clinical experiences with patients, and biomechanical theory. Be prepared, some of the things we discuss may challenge your current paradigm on foot strike, regardless of where you land on the topic. Disclaimer: We are not playing the role of physical therapist in the content of this video. This video is strictly intended for educational use. If you have an injury or pain, it is best to follow the guidance of your medical professional.

Today we look at the Mizuno Wave Horizon 4! This a high stability and high cushioning model coming from Mizuno featuring the new Foam Wave and XPOP midsole. We talk about the move away from traditional posting and its implication on running and gait mechanics. If you like please subscribe and follow us on social media channels! @doctorsofrunning