Doctors of Running Podcast

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October 28#317 Mailbag! What Do We Think About Influencers at Marathons? Do Weighted Vests Help with Training?
Nathan, Matt, and David open the mailbag to answer your questions: what do they think about sponsor entries and influencers at major marathons, and about cheating and false times? They also take on weighted vests in a running routine, shoe picks for hilly walking and sesamoiditis, and whether a shoe can be "too" stable. Want your question on the next episode? Email us at [email protected]!
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SPOOKYDOCS10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:14 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
24:08 - Best shoes for hilly walking
28:04 - Best lightweight running shoes with sesamoiditis
37:14 - Thoughts on sponsor exemptions and cheating in major marathons
47:34 - Incorporating walking with weighted vests into a running routine
51:22 - Can a shoe be "too" stable for you?
53:20 - Wrap-up
54 min
October 21#316 Are Ultra Max Cushion Shoes the New Norm?
Nathan, Matt, and David dig into a fast-growing new category of super-tall, super-cushioned trainers, not necessarily made for speed but for comfort cruising. Is it a real category? Who is it actually good for, and is it worth $200+? They put eight of these shoes into a randomized bracket, including the ASICS Slowcush, Nike Vomero Premium, and Saucony Paramount Max, to see which one comes out on top.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SPOOKYDOCS10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
2:52 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
22:36 - Breaking down a new category of shoe: ultra-max cushion
35:06 - Are these "good" for us?
39:32 - Bracketology
40:58 - Mizuno Sky Prime vs. Nike Vomero Premium
43:44 - ASICS Slowcush vs Adidas Hyperboost Edge
47:02 - Hoka Skyward X2 vs. Saucony Paramount Max
50:14 - Puma Magmax 2 vs. On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
52:24 - Semifinals
55:10 - The Final
57:44 - Wrap-up
59 min
October 14#315 We Debate Every Recovery Tool for Runners
Matt and Andrea tackle a question we get all the time: how do I recover faster? Are all those things we see on our algorithms helping or hurting us? Muscle scrapers, massage guns, compression, you name it, you can buy it. Are they placebos or the real deal? Want your buy/sell proposition on the next episode? Email us at [email protected]!
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SPOOKYDOCS10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
4:24 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
19:22 - Recovery 101
27:00 - Buy or sell: muscle scrapers
31:02 - Compression clothing
35:10 - Recovery runs
38:52 - Foam rolling
40:44 - Percussion massagers
42:12 - Optimizing your training for recovery & consistency
53:40 - Supplements
57:16 - Is sleep the single most important factor?
59:06 - Post-run stretching
1:05:02 - Closing thoughts
1 hr 8 min
October 07#314 2026 Super Shoe Roundup
Nathan, Matt, and David take a look back at the 2026 super shoe class so far, comparing and contrasting new releases like the Tyr Valkyrie Elite 2, Nike Alphafly 4, Adidas Adios Pro 5, and others each take a different approach. They also dig into what really determines how a super shoe performs or feels, and how smaller brands are approaching their first entries into the category.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SPOOKYDOCS10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
26:48 - 2026 Super Shoe roundup
28:08 - Tyr Valkyrie Elite 2
34:02 - What determines super shoe performance or feel? Raw pace or effort?
36:54 - Nike Alphafly 4
43:58 - Adidas Adios Pro 5
54:16 - Topo Specter Elite
56:46 - Skechers Aero Elite
1:07:16 - The approach smaller brands are taking towards super shoes
1:16:08 - Wrap-up
1 hr 18 min
September 30#313 This or That? Nonplated vs Plated 2026 Shoes? Versatile vs. Specific Footwear? Soft or Firm for Long Runs?
David and Andrea run through a new round of This or That, They weigh the Sonicblast 2 against the SC Rebel, debate non-plated versus plated performance trainers, and take sides on specific-task versus versatile footwear. Also, what's better: recovery runs or long walks? Liquids or gels during long runs? And much more. Want your ideas on the next This or That? Email us at [email protected].
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
15:52 - This or That? Sonicblast 2 or SC Rebel?
23:00 - Non-plated or plated 2026 performance trainers?
32:00 - Specific-task shoes or versatile shoes?
41:10 - Recovery run or long walk?
52:48 - More outsole for durability or less outsole for less weight?
57:14 - Liquids or gels during long runs?
59:30 - Cucumber lime or watermelon Skratch?
1:02:54 - Soft or firm midsoles for long runs?
1:09:30 - Wrap-up
1 hr 12 min
September 22#312 How Adidas Developed the New Adios Pro 5
Matt sits down with Stephan Scholten, adidas' Global Vice President of Product, for an inside look at the development of the Adios Pro 5. Scholten walks through what's new in Adidas's popular racer — from the Energy Rim and updated geometry to changes in the Lightstrike Pro midsole, outsole traction, and upper.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters

0:00 - Intro

0:50 - Overview of the new elements of the Adios Pro 5

3:14 - What does the new energy rim bring to the shoe?

6:14 - How has the geometry changed?

7:48 - How has the midsole changed?

11:24 - How they improved the outsole traction

15:48 - Durability testing

20:32 - How have Adidas athletes responded to the shoe?

22:12 - Upper changes

25:28 - Big lessons Adidas has learned from their new racing shoes

30:22 - The future of the Adizero line

31:14 - Wrap-up
33 min
September 16#311 Mailbag! Do Height and Weight Influence Shoes? Tempus 2 Replacement? Drawbacks to Having Only One Shoe?
David and Matt dig into the mailbag, covering whether there are any drawbacks to running in just one shoe, advice on managing ligament injuries, and how height and weight influence the way runners interact with their footwear. They also field questions on shoe choices for HIIT and hybrid training, whether high-drop shoes still have a place, and recommendations for replacing the Saucony Tempus 2. Want your mailbag question on the next episode? Email us at [email protected]!
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters

0:00 - Intro

1:44 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs

22:08 - Are there any drawbacks to only running in one shoe?

26:32 - Any advice on managing ligament injuries?

29:12 - How does our height and weight impact how we interact with shoes?

34:48 - What shoes should I use for HIIT/hybrid training?

39:16 - Are high (8-12mm) drop shoes still ok?

44:08 - Recommendations for replacing the Saucony Tempus 2

50:04 - Wrap-up
51 min
September 09#310 We Rank Our 5 Performance Trainers: Does Fit Matter More than Midsoles?
What's more important: fit or performance? Nathan, Matt, and David rank five performance trainers based on fit, then weight in on how fit and performance work together to better help you figure out what shoes work best for you.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
6:58 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
37:58 - Ranking five shoes by fit
39:46 - #5
44:18 - #4
45:58 - #3
50:34 - #2
55:06 - #1
58:10 - How do fit and performance work together?
1:05:24 - Wrap-up
1 hr 7 min
September 02#309 Are Chinese Shoes Taking Over? Is Kejelcha Greatest All-Time? Biggest Shoe Surprise of 2026? | Group Chat
Join David and Matt as they go on a free-wheeling conversation on where running is headed. They discuss whether Asian shoe brands are poised for a bigger presence in the US market, whether the trend of new-age foams making their way into daily trainers is a net positive, and which shoe has surprised them most in 2026. They close things out with a debate on where Yomif Kejelcha ranks among the greatest distance runners of all time.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
32:24 - Are we going to start seeing more Asian shoes in the US?
43:03 - Is the trend of new-age foams in daily trainers a good thing?
51:59 - What shoe has surprised you in 2026?
58:23 - Where does Yomif Kejelcha stand in the greatest distance runners of all time?
1:09:01 - Wrap-up
1 hr 10 min
August 26#308 Mailbag! Understanding Your Running Form, Road Shoes for Knee Pain, Altra Vanish Carbon 2 First Thoughts
Nathan, Matt, & David are here for our latest mailbag round. Matt shares some early thoughts on the Altra Vanish Carbon 3 and runs through more shoes currently in testing before diving into the mailbag. They tackle questions on how to actually sense your own running mechanics, what it means for your form to be "right," road shoe recommendations for knee pain while returning to running, and how to find new shoes after coming back from a long injury layoff. Want your mailbag question on the next episode? Email us at [email protected]!
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code AUGDOR10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.
Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.com
Chapters

0:00 - Intro

2:48 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs

17:00 - Altra Vanish Carbon 3 first thoughts

21:18 - More testing shoes

35:42 - How to sense your mechanics?

42:10 - How can you know if your form is "right"?

50:34 - Road shoes to help with knee pain while returning to running

56:40 - Finding new shoes after a long injury break

1:02:36 - Wrap-up
1 hr 4 min

About Doctors of Running Podcast

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We are Doctors of Running, a group of doctors of physical therapy all working to provide you all with information about the art and science of running and what we are putting on our feet. In this podcast we will be giving evidence-based deep dives into running related topics as well as detailed running shoe reviews. You can also check us out at our website -- doctorsofrunning.com, and on social media @doctorsofrunning