Nathan and David team up for a new round of Fact or Fiction, playing myth busters with your latest questions. They weigh in on questions about drop adjustment, cooldowns, gait analysis, training frequency and mileage, whether running builds muscle, and how walk/run intervals stack up against continuous shorter efforts.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:56 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 19:52 - Fact or Fiction: You can adjust to running in a shoe with an uncomfortable drop
• 25:34 - Having a cooldown is important
• 30:28 - Gait analysis is key to becoming a better athlete
• 34:28 - You need to run at least twice a week to see a benefit
• 37:44 - You should re-tie your shoes after every run
• 40:52 - Running builds muscle
• 42:32 - You need to run at least 40mi per week to finish a marathon
• 49:06 - Shorter runs where you don't stop are better than walk/run intervals
• 52:18 - Wrap-up

Episode 300 is here! And Matt, David, and Andrea mark the milestone by taking stock of the best running shoes of 2026 so far. They work through their top picks across every major category — daily trainers, stability and stable neutral shoes, performance trainers, racing shoes, and strength training and trail shoes. We want to hear from you! What are your favorite shoes of the year so far? Email us at [email protected].

Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SUMMERDOCS 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
• 1:19 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 15:52 - Categorizing our top shoes of 2026 so far
• 19:36 - Top Daily Trainer
• 29:02 - Top stability/stable neutral
• 40:52 - Top performance trainers
• 53:20 - Top racing shoes
• 1:06:56 - Top strength training & trail shoes
• 1:14:32 - Wrap-up

David, Matt, and Nathan dig into the mailbag, fielding questions on stable neutral shoe picks, footwear options for runners dealing with bunions, trail stability shoes, and what the evidence says about compression for tendinopathies.

Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORJUNE10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50 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
• 1:30 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 22:18 - Current favorite stable neutral shoes
• 30:22 - Running & walking shoes for dealing with bunions
• 41:12 - Trail stability shoes
• 49:52 - Does compression help tendinopathies?
• 1:00:32 - Wrap-up

David and BJ count down their top five max cushion shoes of all time, breaking down what earns a shoe a spot on the list and what sets the top pick apart from the rest of the field, including some deep cuts and new favorites. What are your favorite max cushion shoes? Email us at [email protected]!

We're thrilled to announce our apparel collaboration with Rabbit! The collection includes the EZ Tee SS, EZ Tee LS, and a unisex Go-to Hoodie. Pre-sale is open June 3–June 17th, with gear shipping the week of July 6th. Check it out at https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/doctors-of-running. Note that the monthly discount code cannot be applied to collab items.

Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORJUNE10 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
• 2:42 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 17:39 - #5 Max Cushion Shoe
• 24:02 - #4
• 29:43 - #3
• 36:10 - #2
• 42:48 - #1 Max Cushion Shoe of all time
• 49:10 - Wrap-up

Nathan, Matt, and David play a round of This or That, pitting mainline trainers against their premium counterparts to decide which they'd actually pick. They work through head-to-head matchups across several major brands — Asics, Brooks, Saucony, Hoka, Puma, and On — weighing the real-world differences in ride, value, and who each shoe is really for.

We're thrilled to announce our apparel collaboration with Rabbit! The collection includes the EZ Tee SS, EZ Tee LS, and a unisex Go-to Hoodie. Pre-sale is open thru June 17th, with gear shipping the week of July 6th. Check it out at https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/doctors-of-running. Note that the monthly discount code cannot be applied to collab items.

Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORJUNE10 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
• 0:31 - Rabbit X DOR gear!
• 3:29 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 23:24 - This or That: Asics Novablast 6 or Superblast 3?
• 34:12 - Brooks Glycerin 23 or Glycerin Max 2
• 39:06 - Saucony Ride 19 or Paramount Max
• 44:36 - Triumph 24 or Paramount Max
• 48:40 - Hoka Clifton 10 or Hoka Skyward X 2
• 51:24 - Puma Velocity Nitro 4 or Magmax 2
• 54:30 - On Cloudmonster 3 or Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
• 1:00:08 - Wrap-up

Nathan, Matt, and David open with an update on David's post-Boston rehab before diving into the mailbag. They field a range of footwear and injury questions, covering shoe options for Achilles tendinopathy and medial knee OA, alternatives to high-drop shoes, road-to-trail crossover picks, and lightweight daily trainer recommendations. They also help a listener find a replacement for the Brooks Hyperion 2.

We're thrilled to announce our apparel collaboration with Rabbit! The collection includes the EZ Tee SS, EZ Tee LS, and a unisex Go-to Hoodie. Pre-sale is open June 3–June 17th, with gear shipping the week of July 6th. Check it out at https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/doctors-of-running. Note that the monthly discount code cannot be applied to collab items.

Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORJUNE10 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
• 2:16 - David's rehab after Boston
• 12:04 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 27:46 - Replacements for the Brooks Hyperion 2
• 33:50 - Shoe suggestions for dealing with Achilles Tendinopathy
• 38:34 - Alternatives to high-drop shoes
• 45:42 - Favorite road-to-trail shoes
• 49:26 - Dealing with medial knee OA
• 54:48 - Lightweight daily trainer/non-plated super shoes suggestions
• 1:02:06 - Wrap-up

Matt and Andrea work through a range of shoes they've been testing, sharing thoughts on the direction Saucony and Brooks are heading, Andrea's track spike adventures, and a mix of recent pickups including the Asics Kayano 33 and On Cloudmonster Hyper LS. The conversation then shifts to a broader question: whether the way we currently categorize running shoes has gotten overcomplicated, using the Brooks Hyperion Max 4, Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro, Saucony Endorphin Pro 5, Endorphin Azura, and more as jumping-off points for discussion. What do you think? How do you categorize shoes? We'd love feedback! Email us at [email protected].

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Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code MAYDOCS10 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
• 6:18 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 10:34 - Thoughts on Saucony's new shoes
• 16:42 - Thoughts on the direction Brooks is going
• 23:36 - Andrea's track spike adventures
• 26:31 - Asics Kayano 33, On Cloudmonster Hyper LS, and others
• 36:00 - Rethinking how we categorize shoes
• 40:54 - Where does the Brooks Hyperion Max 4 fit?
• 47:16 - Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
• 50:02 - Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
• 54:02 - Endorphin Azura
• 59:08 - Brooks Hyperion Max v1
• 1:01:04 - Wrap-up

Nathan, Matt, and David put a series of common running beliefs to the test in a round of Fact or Fiction. They dig into questions about training, biomechanics, and gear — weighing the evidence on everything from compression socks and treadmill incline settings to warmup routines, arch support, and what the research actually says about running efficiency and injury risk.

Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/

Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code MAYDOCS10 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
• 2:14 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 13:00 - Thoughts on Brooks shoes & perceived midsole softness
• 25:08 - Fact or Fiction? You should stretch before running
• 31:00 - Compression socks are good for foot movement and muscles
• 33:18 - Putting a treadmill at 1% incline will emulate road running
• 39:16 - Most overtraining injuries come down to nutrition
• 45:56 - Speedwork is still good to do for senior runners
• 47:40 - Having high arches means you need arch support & people with flat feet need barefoot shoes
• 53:44 - Skipping warmup & cooldown increases injury risk
• 58:14 - Running with a soft landing makes you more efficient & reduces injury risk

Matt and David work through a packed shoe rotation before David shares a detailed account of his Boston Marathon experience. On the footwear side, they cover the Brooks Hyperion Max 4, Saucony Triumph 24, Saucony Hurricane 26, Under Armour Velocity Distance, Brooks Ghost 18, a race review of the Saucony Endorphin Elite 3, and more. Then David takes listeners through the full Boston weekend — from the days leading up to the race through race day and the aftermath.

Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/

Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code MAYDOCS10 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
• 4:18 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 9:42 - Brooks Hyperion Max 4
• 13:28 - Saucony Triumph 24
• 21:16 - Saucony Hurricane 26
• 24:58 - Upcoming trail shoes
• 28:28 - Under Armour Velocity Distance
• 30:52 - Brooks Ghost 18
• 34:00 - Should new runners start with budget shoes?
• 39:40 - Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 race review
• 46:14 - Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
• 49:08 - David's Boston recap: weekend leading to the race
• 1:07:44 - Boston Marathon Monday
• 1:21:42 - Post-race
• 1:28:22 - Wrap-up

Matt and Andrea are back for another Between Two Feet episode, comparing notes on a trio of high-performance shoes. They work through the ASICS Superblast 3, the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4, and the On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper, sharing how each shoe performs across different foot types and running styles. Along the way they dig into the nuances of foam softness and sole flare, how mechanics & foot strike change how you might perceive a shoe, and make the case for why brands diversifying their racing shoe lineups is a win for runners.

Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/

Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code MAYDOCS10 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
• 0:46 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 18:14 - ASICS Superblast 3
• 26:44 - Foam softness & sole flare
• 37:42 - Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 4
• 45:58 - The benefit of brands diversifying their racing shoe lineups
• 55:41 - On Cloudmoster 3 Hyper
• 1:04:02 - Wrap-up