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 To help us continue to produce content for you all, consider joining our s ...
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Join Jack and Robin as they co-host their way through time and space, discussing all things Doctor Who! Sometimes there are even fan debates, with our spin-off show Battle in Fandom where fans fight touch and claw to be named 'Top Doccy Who fan!'
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On this special edition of the podcast, Matt & Nathan get together to discuss dad & family life. They share their daily routines, family rhythms, and how running fits into it all, especially in the face of big recent life changes. As always, there's a little shoe-talk thrown in as they discuss New Balance's latest update to the venerable 860 and Na…
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#207 Mailbag! Andrea's Current Favorite Shoes? Do Soft Shoes CAUSE Hip Pain? How Do Heel Bevels Effect Stability?
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Mailbag–time for more of your questions! On this episode, Andrea tackles a bunch of footwear and training queries. Learn more about heel bevels, the effect of soft shoes on hip mechanics, shoes after ACL surgery, adapting to the heat. and more. Plus, she shares her unique experience as a former professional cyclist and current bike-fitter on how to…
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#206 This or That? Super Trainers vs. Training Companions, Buying 2023 or 2024 Shoes, Top Beginner Shoes, and Could Caitlin Clark BQ!?
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Time for another edition of "This or That" where we pit two opposing concepts (shoes, training, recovery, nonsense) against each other and force ourselves to pick a side. On this episode, Nathan, David, and Matt debate...well...pretty much everything: super trainers vs. training companion shoes, running in the heat vs. the cold, long racing vs. sho…
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If you know DOR, you know we love talking about stable neutral shoes. On this episode, Nathan and Matt take a look at some of their favorite stability shoes of 2024. They start at the basics, defining "stable neutral" and giving some guidance how to know whether you could benefit stability in a shoe. Then, they pair up shoes like the Brooks Ghost M…
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#204 All About the Long Run: Benefits and RISKS of Long Runs, How to Pick Your Shoes, and Returing to Long Runs from Injury
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Today's episode is all about the long run, one of the most critical, and most fretted over, parts of a runner's training. David and Matt get together to share their expertise on surviving and thriving on those long days. They discuss the physiological and mental benefits you gain over a long run, as well as the risks as you build up to it. Of cours…
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#203 The Best NON-Plated Workout Shoes Right Now, and the Pros and Cons to Using them Over Carbon
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Between super racing shoes and super trainers, it seems like half the shoes on the market have super foams and/or carbon plates. But, what if spending too much time in these maximally performing, fun shoes, might be doing us a disservice? Matt and David look into the research and share anecdotes from their own training on how super shoes have affec…
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#202 More Toebox Please: We Rank Shoes By Uppers and Talk About the Differences from Runner to Runner in Fit
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This episode is all about uppers. Often the more overlooked part of running shoes, uppers can make or break the running experience. Nathan and David get together to rank ten shoes from Hoka, Altra, Saucony, ASICS, Topo, and more from 10-1 on upper fit for them. They also explore what components make an upper and how to find the best fit for you. Ch…
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#201 Inside the New Brooks Hyperion Lineup: Why was the Hyperion Max Redesigned? What is DNA Flash Exactly? and How Stability is Approached in Neutral Designs
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On this episode, Andrea is joined by long time friend of the pod, Tina Danforth, Footwear Product Line Manager for Brooks Running. They take a deep dive into Brooks's latest updates to their Hyperion line, specifically the Hyperion 2, Hyperion Max 2, and Hyperion Elite 4. Tina breaks down the specific science of their foams (DNA Flash & DNA Loft) a…
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Episode 57: Empire of Death
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Part two of the grand finale airs! Jack, Robin and Star enter spitting sand, but does this Season finale deliver on the promise of this series? Find out a little later than originally planned! Our shows are available everywhere Podcasts are. Co-hosted by Jack Alexander and Robin Foale. https://linktr.ee/anawfullotofrunningEdited by StarVortex by St…
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#200 Mailbag Special! 1000+ Mile Shoes? Building Our Dream Shoe, Our Running Celebrity Bestie, and If This Shoe Were a…
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It's the 200th episode of the Doctors of Running Podcast! For this milestone episode we've put together a mailbag from some of our favorite running-world friends like Connor Blalock (Running Warehouse), Elisabeth Scott (Running Explained), Victoria Sekely (Train Smart Run Strong), and more! Nathan, Matt, and David get together to tackle their quest…
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#199 What Makes Super Shoes “Super” and Interpreting Results for Individuals with Dr. Wouter Hoogkamer (Researcher, Leader of The 4% Study)
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On this episode, Nathan and Matt have the privilege of interviewing Dr. Wouter Hoogkamer about his research on super shoes and how they affect running performance. They discuss what makes a super shoe "super" (the plate, the geometry, the foam, or all three?). They also discuss Wouter's latest writing and research on getting the best results from r…
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#198 All about Foot Injuries and a Review of the ASICS Superblast 2
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As any runner knows, injuries are all too common. On this episode, Nate & David look to bring some education and aid if you've got a foot injury. They look at the anatomy of the foot, common pathologies, and more. Tune in for some practical strategies for minimizing your injury risk and assessing & gaining mobility. On the back half of the show, th…
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#197 A Guide to Shoe Cushioning: Compliance, Resilience, and How it Influences Your Joints and Muscles
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The cushioning of a shoe is the the number one priority for a lot of runners, but there's more to it than you might think. On this episode, Matt breaks down the ins and outs of cushioning. He'll define compliance and resilience. He looks at how different amounts and types of cushioning effect biomechanics, and explores why it may be useful to have …
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Episode 56: The Legend of Ruby Sunday
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HE IS RETURNING. HE IS RETURNING.HE IS RETURNING. HE IS RETURNING.JOIN US. JOIN US....as we review the penultimate episode of Season 1, The Legend of Ruby Sunday
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#196 Best Daily Running Shoes of 2024 So Far, Part 2 (And Andrea & David's Favorite Racing Shoes Right Now!)
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It's time for the second part of our favorite shoes of 2024 so far! David and Andrea join in with their picks for daily trainer, performance trainer, and racing shoes of the year to date. They also pick their favorite 2023 models that are on sale at a discount. Let us know what you've loved this year! DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunn…
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Episode 55: Rogue
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Dearest Listener, we beseech you to join lords Jack and Robin, as they review the scandalous episode Rogue, with an appearance from lady Star herself. Did this episode hit its mark? Did it roll true? Listen and decide...
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#195 The Best Trainers of 2024 So Far, Part 1 (And What Makes a Super Trainer? New Thoughts!)
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We're just about halfway through 2024 so it's time to take a look at our favorite shoes of the year so far! Matt & Nathan get together to break down their favorite trainers: daily, max-stack, lightweight/speed, and best value. They also discuss how our definition of "supertrainer" is changing as more and more brands come out with their versions. We…
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Episode 54: Dot and Bubble
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Mantraps for the win, all hail the slugs. Slugs are our friends, eat the rich. Sorry about that. Join Jack, Robin and Star as they review Dot and Bubble.
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#194 This or That? Triumph 22 vs. Superblast, Max Cushion vs. Supertrainers, Zero Drop vs. Low Drop, Insoles or Stability Shoes?
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Time for another round of "this or that", where the DOR team is on the hot seat! Nathan and Matt are forced to pick between one or the other, no "it depends" (a PT's favorite answer). They throw down on tough questions about Saucony's updates to the Triumph 22, supertrainers, hydration/fueling, and more. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Newton CF vs. o…
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Pride Month Special: Star Takes Over
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Join Star with her guests James York, Peter C Scott, The Law, Iris Prindel & George Guidera as they celebrate Pride Month, Doctor Who and queerness in this franchise we all adore. Star:https://x.com/beyondstars63?t=TZF9-bMj5NGdIYg-jQ274Q&s=09James:https://x.com/Jgyorkie1?t=Fd6WLheGgePidE-zN27QsA&s=09Peter:https://x.com/DuffleCoatDoc?t=2ok6-XbRJKd6z…
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#193 Wild Heel Geometries, the Science Behind the Neo Vista, and the Future of Super Shoes with Mizuno
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This week we are thrilled to share a conversation with our friends at Mizuno Running. Shunsuke, Mizuno’s Global Product Line Manager, and Ayako Suzuki (Susan), the team’s Running Footwear Product Designer, join Matt and Andrea to talk about the brand new Neo Vista. They dig into the brand’s bold new heel geometries (including the one seen in the Ja…
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Episode 53: 73 Yards
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Star's gone missing and whilst that's happening Jack and Robin need to review what seems to be the most divisive episode of Season 1 so far, 73 Yards. Do the boys think it's a flop or a new classic?
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Episode: 52 Valerie D Lockwood, With Alfie Shaw and Safiyya Ingar
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Warning! This Episode features spoilers for the 11th Doctor Chronicles. Finally it's here! Join Jack, Editor Star and Guest Host Oliver Smith as we chat to the amazing Alfie Shaw and Super Safiyya Ingar. Get the tissues out because this is a lovely one. https://x.com/SafiyyaIngar?t=AsSEMP0_jwP9jp1xx4OUug&s=09https://x.com/AlfieShaw93?t=jIRjzhpySJWK…
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Episode 51: Boom
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Jack and Robin have found themselves in a sticky situation and the only way to get out of it is to review Steven Moffat's episode of Doctor Who Season 1, Boom! Can they make it out alive? Will this bit be explosive or excruciating? Only time will tell!
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#192 Mailbag! How to Know if a Shoe's Plate Lines Up with Your Foot, Mizuno Neo Vista Review, Energy Return in Super Foams vs. EVA
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We've got another mailbag episode where it's all about your questions. Andrea and Nathan team up to tackle a bunch of different questions about superfoams and supershoes. How do you know if a shoe does (or doesn't) agree with your mechanics? Is the difference in energy return of superfoams vs. EVA really significant? Tune in for these and more. We'…
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Episode 50: The Devil's Chord
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We make some sweet music for you all here as we review Episode 2 of the new season of Doctor Who. We're fiddling with the episode talking about what works and what doesn't, but ultimately decide whether it hits the right note, or if it's a bum. Alright I'll stop harping on now.
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Episode 49: Space Babies
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It's official, we have a brand new series of Doctor Who airing! Join us and we chat all about, unpack and review the series opener Space Babies!
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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 w…
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Bonus: Your Secret Who-Origins for #DoctorWho Night!
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As we reach the eve of the brand new series, we want to celebrate the amazing #DoctorWhoNight by sharing the stories of guests new and old of how they got into the show we all adore. This episode is a mix of 'best of' bits from episodes previous, one episode to come and listener stories sent into us. Thank you so much to everyone and enjoy!…
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Episode 48: Thoughts and theories before Season 1
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We are breaking down our thoughts and theories, as well as your own for todays episode as we look at the looming brand new series of Doctor Who. And spoilers.... there's a Jack rant
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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
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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 cos…
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#189 Racing Against the Odds: The Science of Running with Cancer (feat. Scott Capozza, Oncology-Certified PT)
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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 …
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#188 Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Analysis: Differing Opinions! and Customizing Review Searches for Optimal Running Performance
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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 exper…
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Episode 47: Classic Series Review! The Five Doctors
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Join Jack and Robin as they're time scooped to the death zone on Gallifrey and are forced to review this game of Rassilon. Our first Classic Who review, and what a fun one to start out with?! We adore the 3 and a half Doctors!https://linktr.ee/anawfullotofrunninghttps://x.com/An_awful_Jack?t=SnrJFIv86pi_kc_dugT7uA&s=09https://x.com/RobinFoale?t=Gvw…
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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 conclusion…
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#186 Mailbag! Best Daily Trainers of 2024 So Far, Rehabbing Bone Stress Injuries, and Flat Foot Pain
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It's another DOR mailbag: time to answer more of your questions. Nathan, David, and Matt tackle your questions about bone stress injuries, rehabbing from them, youth athletics, flat feet, and more. We want to hear from you! Let us know what your favorite daily trainer this year has been. Have more mailbag questions for us? Email us at doctorsofrunn…
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Jack takes a quick minute to talk about and offer a spoiler free review of VocaLAB Productions latest release "Ex Libris", featuring Mile Taylor as the 11th Doctor, Orianna Rose as Amy Pond, from a script by Thomas Beech. https://x.com/VocaLABOfficial?t=ObFmw_urwxmGfFX1N59m4g&s=09https://linktr.ee/vocalabproductionshttps://x.com/taylordvision?t=4x-…
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If you know anything about Doctors of Running, you know we care a lot about stability and helping you find the best shoe for you. On this episode, Matt Klein breaks down stability, both in shoes and in biomechanics. He also breaks down different methods brand use to add stability to their shoes. Ever been told you need a stability shoe? Ever wonder…
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#184 Kara Goucher on Living with Dystonia, the Nike Oregon Project and Protecting Female Athletes
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On this episode, Matt & Andrea have the privilege of interviewing Olympian Kara Goucher. Kara's just released her book, the Longest Race, Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team. They cover many facets of Kara's story, from her current struggles with runner's dystonia to her integral part in exposing the…
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We love some science here at Doctors of Running and this episode is all about the science of running injuries. We've all dealt with injuries, and here Nathan Brown breaks down three different studies looking at the science behind injuries, their risk factors, and more. If you're looking for a science-backed approach to reducing your injury risk and…
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#182 How Much Faster are Super Spikes? Weight vs. Stack Height, and Super Shoe Benefits for Elites vs. Non-Elites
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Our own David Salas is heading into a season of track racing and that got Matt Klein and him wondering...what's better for track racing: super shoes or super spikes? From there they spin off into debating whether our bodies plateau in their adaptation to super shoes, how super shoe adaptation may be effecting elite marathoners, and what this all me…
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#181 How to Train and Adapt to Super Shoes, Calf Strain Management, and Thoughts on the Metaspeed Edge and Sky
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As super shoes become more widespread and accessible, more runners are using them for the bulk of their training. We're often asked about the safety & implications of this, so that's what Matt, David, and Nathan dive right into. They take a look at the biomechanical and training impacts of training in super shoes over the long term, as well as how …
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#180 Mailbag! Best Racing Shoes for Runners with Ankle and Calf Injuries, Matching Shoes to Pace, Debating the Importance of Cadence, and Our Favorite Shoe Brand
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Time to answer more of your questions! On this episode, Nathan and David tackle listener questions about marathon training, trail shoes, biomechanics and more. Tune in for their take on strategies for nailing a net downhill marathon, running with hip displaysia, and matching shoes to biomechanics. Finally hear their take on who they'd pick if they …
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Episode 46: Series 3 Retrospective
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Join us as we once again, whizz through our thoughts and feelings on Doctor Who series of the past! This time the feast on offer is Series 3. The Doctor continues his travels with another Doctor, our real Queen Martha Jones as they face new and returning villains, such as the Daleks, Family of Blood and whatever John Barrowman keeps in his trousers…
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#179 The Run Coach Episode | A Practical Look at Who Does and Doesn't Benefit, and How Tech Has Changed Coaching
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As running continues to grow in popularity, so does run coaching. With the exposure social media brings, it can be hard to discern between legitimate coaches and influencers. In this episode, Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn, our very own certified coaches, bring an inside look into what it means to be and have a run coach. They'll help you decide whet…
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Episode 45: The Church On Ruby Road, Featuring Rassilon Productions, Star and Cas Crab-Leete
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Join us for this *very* late Christmas present as Jack, without Robin, reviews the 2023 Doctor Who Christmas Special alongside, Rassilon Productions and Star and Cas Craib-Leete. How do the 15th Doctor and Ruby Sunday hold up in their first outing together? Was this a Christmas Miracle, or a Diaster?!Ruaidhri's Twitter https://twitter.com/RassilonP…
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#178 This or That, Vol. 2: Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Everything? Best Hoka Racer? Stretch When?? Pancakes vs. Waffles!?
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The game is This or That? No gray areas, no "it depends". Matt and David go back and forth on shoes, training, and more. They pit the soon-to-be-released Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 against a bevvy of competitors' shoes like the Boston 12 and Mach X. They debate easy runs vs. long runs, stretching post-run or not, running in the rain vs. running in t…
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#177 We Talk with Altra Running about Zero Drop Science, Wide Toeboxes, and Moving the Company "FWD"
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Over the past decade, Altra has gathered a cult following, with their signature zero drop midsoles and anatomically shaped shoes. On this episode, Nathan and Matt interview Brian Beckstead, Co-founder of Altra, and Alex Lind, Senior Product Line Manager. They discuss the history of Altra and how it was formed from the ground up. They explore the pl…
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#176 Buy or Sell: 4+ Hour Marathoners and Super Shoes, HR Monitors, Shoes that Last Less than 100 Miles, Non-Carbon Fiber Plated Shoes, and More!
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We've got another edition of what has become the official Doctors or Running game show, Buy or Sell, with Matt Klein and Andrea Myers as your hosts. They cover a bevy of topics ranging from racing shoes for 4 hour marathoners, hear rate monitors, super shoes for 5Ks and more. Be sure to listen to the end to catch Matt & Andrea's differing views on …
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#175 How Soft You Say? We Rank Shoes by Softness and How it Can Differ from Runner to Runner
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If you're in the running shoe world at all, you know cushion and softness are the name of the game. Every shoe brand claims that each new version of their shoes is softer than the last, but what does it even mean for a shoe to be "soft"? How do you compare the softness of one shoe to another? In this episode, Nathan, Matt, and David do just that. T…
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