Happy New Year runners! While we're excited for 2024, we still have lots about 2023 to talk about with this week's podcast. Senior Contributor Nathan Brown shares his favorite shoes of the past year (along with those that didn't quite work out) and discusses working through an injury that's greatly slowed his running journey as of late. Learn how he's dealt with the injury and get a few tips on how he came to choose the best footwear for him based on his needs. 
Chapters

 0:00 - Intro
 1:23 - Nate's running journey in 2023
 4:42 - Nate's injury diagnosis
 10:19 - Noteable daily trainers
 20:37 - Noteable trail shoes
 26:59 - Noteable winter-specific shoes
  31:28 - Noteable racing shoes
  37:02 - Learning how to find shoes that work during injury
  43:44 - Life lessons learned during an up & down year
  50:02 - Wrap-up


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#172 Nathan's Favorite Shoes of 2023, and How to Select Shoes Based on Injury

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2024 has been the year of super shoe updates, with even more to come! Matt & David get together to talk about their favorite racing shoes of the year so far. They go through their honorable mentions and their podium picks. Then they dive into how to find the right racing shoe for your own individual needs (hint: it might not be the "fastest"). We want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com and let us know what your favorite super shoe has been this year.


Chapters

 0:00 - Intro
 3:00 - David's recent injury
 8:46 - Favorite super shoes of the year: honorable mentions
 17:42 - Third place
  22:46 - Second place
  30:10 - First Place
  37:52 - How to wisely transition to training and racing in super shoes or spikes
  47:28 - How to find the right racing shoe for you
  53:04 - Wrap-up


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#191 Our Top Super Shoes of 2024 So Far, and How to Find the Right Racing Shoe for You

It's time for another round of buy/sell, no maybes, no caveats here. Nathan, Matt, and David debate the utility of plyometric training, the value or supertrainers, running "slow", a post-race beer, and more. Hot takes only here!
Chapters

 0:00 - Intro
 2:50 - Plyometric training will help train for the marathon distance
  11:03 - Supertrainers that cost over $200
  16:24 - Supertrainers are worth it for new runners
  21:06 - Youth racing in Vaporflys
  24:50 - Regular super shoes are better at short distance races than specific 5K/10K shoes
  30:53 - Trainers without outsoles
  34:47 - Run slow to run fast
  44:54 - Post-race beer
  50:04 - Minimalist footwear is a dying breed
  54:48 - Wrap-up


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#190 Buy/Sell: Are Super Trainers WORTH IT? Should Shoes Have NO Outsoles? Super Shoes for 5ks, and Post-Race Beer

On this episode, Andrea is joined by oncologic physical therapist, Scott Capozza for a practical and scientific approach to running while fighting and surviving cancer. Scott shares his own journey with testicular cancer. He and Andrea discuss the role of physical therapy for oncology patients, recommendations for maintaining running during cancer treatment, and practical advice for returning to fitness after treatment is over. Whether you or a loved one is battling cancer, or you're healthcare professional caring for cancer patients, this is a must-listen!
Scott Capozza, PT, MS has worked as a physical therapist in a multi-disciplinary survivorship clinic as well as an outpatient physical therapist dedicated to oncology rehabilitation. He received a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Ithaca College in 1999. Scott initially worked in pediatric physical therapy, including outpatient pediatrics, school-based physical therapy, and aquatic-based physical therapy, before making the transition to adult oncology rehabilitation. Scott is among the first class of board-certified clinical specialists in oncologic physical therapy in the United States and serves as a SACE II Item Writer for the oncology certification exam through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists. He holds several leadership positions within the American Physical Therapy Association, including the APTA Media Corps and the Academy of Oncologic Physical Therapy. 
You can find Scott online on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
Links mentioned in the show:

 American College of Sports Medicine Roundtable on Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
 Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
 Patient Is Otherwise Healthy
 ChoosePT

Chapters

  0:00 - Introducing Scott
  12:42 - Scott's journey with running and his cancer diagnosis
  22:37 - The chronic effects of cancer treatment on exercise performance
  24:16 - Scott's approach to PT during cancer treatment
  32:34 - A holistic approach to PT & cancer treatment
  40:56 - If a runner has been diagnosed, how do they know if it's safe to continue running?
  48:09 - Evaluating a patient's progress post-cancer-treatment
  54:42 - How to advocate for yourself with your medical team
  58:50 - Resources for learning about oncology rehab
  1:02:31 - Finding an oncology-certified PT
  1:03:56 - Wrap-up


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#189 Racing Against the Odds: The Science of Running with Cancer (feat. Scott Capozza, Oncology-Certified PT)

If you've been following Doctors of Running for a while, you know we don't always agree on shoes we test. Today Matt & Andrea host a special episode to discuss their differing opinions on Saucony's latest racer, the Endorphin Pro 4. Andrea loves it at 5K/10K pace while Matt enjoys it most at marathon/tempo paces. They dig into what make their experiences different, how biomechanics influence our perception of shoes (especially super shoes), and how to find the best racing shoe for you.
Chapters

 0:00 - Intro
 3:42 - An overview of the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
  7:45 - The fit of the Endorphin Pro 4
  13:34 - Midsole & Ride
  23:59 - The importance of shoes geometries lining up with biomechanics
  28:24 - Shoe characteristics that influence ride experience
  31:54 - The influence of sockliners on the feel of a shoe
  35:55 - The stability of the Endorphin Pro 4
  39:34 - Learning about your running experience & finding reviews that match with you
  46:06 - Wrap-up

We're excited to share this week the launch of our new Doctors of Running page at Running Warehouse! Every want to tackle trails like David, crush hills like Matt, survive the cold like Nathan or race like Andrea? Now is your chance! You can find all our of team's favorite apparel, nutrition, and more. Check out ⁠⁠the page⁠⁠ today!
We’re offering a chance to win a $100 Running Warehouse Gift Card!
TO ENTER: Drop a comment in our Sunday YouTube episode for this podcast, and let us know what we should title this series!
About the Contest
We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with Running Warehouse for not one, not two, but eight giveaways in the coming weeks. All you have to do to enter this week is leave a comment about what shoe you’re excited for to enter for a chance to win a $100 dollar gift card to Running Warehouse. (If you left a comment in last week's video, we'll count it this time, but in the future it'll be the same podcast's Sunday drop!) The contest is open through Friday the 3rd at 9 PM EST. Only US residents are eligible to enter. 
Please respond to our account only for winner announcements. We’ll reach out to you on how to get the $100 Gift Card.

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#188 Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Analysis: Differing Opinions! and Customizing Review Searches for Optimal Running Performance

Our very own Matt Klein is approaching the finish line on his dissertation research on masters runners. On this episode he and Nathan break down his findings! Matt's research takes a look at biomechanical changes in masters runners and the prevalence of Achilles and calf injuries. Matt explains the methodology of his two studies and what conclusions can be drawn from them. They also explore how the average runner can maximize their longevity and performance as they age.
Chapters

 0:00 - Intro
 1:42 - The Subjective: what are your long-term running goals?
  5:22 - An overview of Matt's research
  12:07 - Looking at strength measures and submaximal running mechanics in masters runners
  17:08 - Why is there little difference in strength measures?
  23:30 - Researching at single leg horizontal hop mechanics in masters runners
  29:28 - The conclusions to be drawn from the studies
  32:23 - How to address power changes as you age
  36:20 - Practical advice for runners as they age
  43:15 - Wrap-up

We're excited to share this week the launch of our new Doctors of Running page at Running Warehouse! Every want to tackle trails like David, crush hills like Matt, survive the cold like Nathan or race like Andrea? Now is your chance! You can find all our of team's favorite apparel, nutrition, and more. Check out ⁠the page⁠ today!
We’re offering a chance to win a $100 Running Warehouse Gift Card!
TO ENTER: Drop a comment in our Sunday YouTube episode for this podcast, and let us know what we should title this series!
About the Contest
We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with Running Warehouse for not one, not two, but eight giveaways in the coming weeks. All you have to do to enter this week is leave a comment about what shoe you’re excited for to enter for a chance to win a $100 dollar gift card to Running Warehouse. (If you left a comment in last week's video, we'll count it this time, but in the future it'll be the same podcast's Sunday drop!) The contest is open through Friday the 26th at 9 PM EST. Only US residents are eligible to enter. 
Please respond to our account only for winner announcements. We’ll reach out to you on how to get the $100 Gift Card.

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#172 Nathan's Favorite Shoes of 2023, and How to Select Shoes Based on Injury

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