Doctors of Running Podcast
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Are you experiencing pain on the outside of your knee? Join Nate and Matt as they dive deep into the world of Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome. They'll break down the anatomy of the IT band, explore common risk factors, and discuss effective strategies for managing and recovering from this common runner's ailment. Plus, they'll give you their take on the two updates from ASICS & Diadora: the Cumulus 27 and the Gara Carbon 2.
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Chapters
- 0:00 - Intro
- 1:22 - Asics Cumulus 27 overview
- 10:28 - Diadora Gara Carbon 2 overview
- 14:38 - IT Band anatomy
- 24:12 - ITBS risk factors
- 31:56 - Is strength training helpful for ITBS?
- 36:44 - Will soft tissue massage or icing help the IT band?
- 43:04 - Pain management & recovery guidance
- 49:30 - Are there shoes that are ideal for people dealing with ITBS?
- 56:32 - Wrap-up
If you're a regular pod listener, you know we love a little friendly disagreement. Matt & Andrea pair up to share their differing opinions on the new Hoka Cielo X 1 2.0. As is often the case, they've had very different experiences, especially in such an aggressively designed racing shoe. They also ruminate on the future of super shoes and how to find racing shoes that line up best with your mechanics.
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Chapters
- 0:00 - Intro
- 6:30 - Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 Overview
- 11:37 - Ride & performance
- 23:02 - Fit differences
- 28:26 - Stability
- 35:14 - Thoughts on racing shorter distance in super shoes
- 43:02 - The effect of heel drop and foot angle in super shoes
- 46:47 - Who might the Cielo X1 2.0 work best for?
- 49:10 - Wrap-up
Knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, can be a thorn in the side for so many runners. Much like shin splints, it can present many ways, all of them frustrating. Nathan and David get together to provide some clarity on this frustrating injury. They look at the anatomy of the knee, common PFPS symptoms, keys for rehab, and of course, shoes.
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Chapters
- 0:00 - Intro
- 4:58 - An overview of knee anatomy
- 8:46 - What all is encompassed in patello-femoral pain?
- 18:52 - Understanding the balance between load & capacity
- 30:24 - How do our mechanics influence PFPS?
- 41:44 - How can shoes influence PFPS?
- 46:17 - Wrap-up
Matt Klein and David Salas are here for another mailbag episode where we answer your questions. In this edition, they cover shoes, injury rehab, training advice and more. Are there any firmer super trainers? Do you need to size up your shoes for marathon racing? What are the best strategies for dealing with shin pain? Tune in for answers to these and much more. Want your question answered? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!
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Chapters
- 0:00 - Intro
- 4:03 - New stability shoes: Brooks Glycerin 22 GTS & Puma Foreverrun 2
- 9:30 - Is there any validity to how a shoe bends in our hands?
- 16:44 - Do different shoes help with specific kinds of fatigue when running longer distances?
- 24:08 - Are there any firm(ish) super-trainers?
- 32:10 - Do you need to size up your shoes for marathon running?
- 38:40 - Shoe recommendations for Morton's neuroma
- 42:20 - Shoe recommendations for treadmill running
- 45:20 - Advice for dealing with shin pain
- 49:26 - Does running workouts in super shoes reduce the gain from the workout?
- 58:34 - Santa Barbara vs. Houston tacos
- 59:46 - Wrap-up
On this episode of the pod, Matt & David get together to rank their five favorite daily trainers from the past two (ish) years. They discuss what made the shoes work for them, what could have ranked them higher, and what to look out for when picking daily trainers for yourself. Let us know what your favorite daily trainers are! Drop a comment or email us at doctorsofrunning@mail.com.
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Chapters
- 0:00 - Intro
- 4:50 - #5
- 11:48 - #4
- 17:42 - #3
- 26:24 - #2
- 31:38 - #1: Top daily trainer of the past two years
- 41:38 - Wrap-up
We've got another episode of "This or That" for you! Matt, David, and Nathan get together for a ton of shoe hot takes. They pick their favorites of some of the latest max cushion offerings like the Hoka Mach X 2, Nike Pegasus Premium, and more. While we usually say "it depends", tune in to get our black-and-white shoe takes!
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Chapters
- 0:00 - Intro
- 5:08 - Saucony Ride 18 vs. New Balance 880v15
- 13:00 - Brooks Hyperion Max 2 vs. Hoka Mach X 2
- 16:56 - Nike Pegasus vs. Pegasus Premium
- 23:40 - Pegasus Premium vs. ASICS Nimbus 27
- 26:56 - Pegasus Premium vs. ASICS Superblast 2
- 28:22 - Mizuno Neo Vista vs. New Balance SC Trainer 3
- 33:44 - Nike Alphafly 3 vs Adidas Adios Pro 4
- 41:41 - ASICS Superblast 2 vs. Novablast 5
- 46:35 - Mizuno Neo Zen vs. 361 Eleos
- 53:20 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Nike Zoom Fly 6
- 57:50 - Wrap-up
Supplements areeverywhere these days, from ads to influencers, to athletes. Andrea is joined by returning guestJenn Giles (MS, RDN, CSSD) to sort through the myriad of supplements available to runners. Jenn gives us valuable insight on how to find safe and true-to-the-label supplements, which is harder than it may seem. They take a look at the performance benefits (and risks) of things like caffeine, protein powder, and vitamin D, and explore newly popular possible performance enhancers like ketones and sodium bicarbonate.
Jenn has 24 years of experience working with athletes in all sports and of all ages. She thrives on helping athletes achieve their goals! She sits on the USOC (United States Olympic Committee) dietitian registry and works with Olympic hopefuls, NCAA Student-Athletes, Prep School Athletes, Adult Athletes and Youth Athletes. She also writes for publications, speaks to teams, and consults with schools and recreation facilities. She is an author, and a freelance writer and also a faculty member of MySportsRD.com. She is also an adjunct Professor of Sports Nutrition at Columbia University -her Alma Mater.
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Chapters
- 0:00 - Intro
- 2:08 - How to pick better & safer supplements
- 6:44 - Caffeine
- 15:06 - Creatine
- 20:04 - Probiotics
- 28:20 - Protein powder
- 33:00 - Vitamin D
- 36:56 - Vitamin K
- 38:50 - Magnesium
- 43:04 - Electrolytes
- 46:36 - NAC
- 49:36 - Beta-alanine
- 51:24 - Sodium Bicarbonate
- 56:14 - Ketones
- 1:00:50 - Wrap-up
We're back with a new mailbag episode! The team answers your running and running shoe questions. In this edition, the team discusses shin splints and the best shoes that we'd look for in dealing with them. They also break down their favorite walking shoes and discuss some of our favorite options for ultramarathons. Got a question for our next mailbag? Send it over to doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
7:32 - What shoes are best for recovering from shin splints?
14:10 - How heel bevel can impact shin pain
21:30 - Ideal walking shoes
27:06 - What shoe characteristics can contribute to arch pain?
34:38 - Best road ultramarathon shoes
41:00 - What role does flexibility play in stability shoes?
46:52 - Best shoes for hallux limitus
53:28 - Wrap-up
In this edition of the pod, Matt and David dive deep into the world of Saucony running shoes. They discuss the brand's popular daily trainers, like the Ride and Triumph, known for their comfort and versatility. Next, they explore stability models, such as the Guide and Hurricane. Then the reach for speed with the Endorphin line, featuring the Trainer, Speed, Pro, and Elite (and Sinister, though not technically an "Endorphin" shoe). Finally, Matt and David discuss a few of their trail offerings for when you're ready for some off-road action. What's your favorite Saucony shoe? Let us know at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!
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Chapters
- 0:00 - Intro
- 5:04 - Saucony's daily trainers (Ride, Triumph)
- 15:08 - Saucony's stability models (Guide, Hurricane, Omni, Echelon)
- 30:56 - Saucony's Endorphin line (Trainer, Speed, Pro, Elite, Sinister)
- 57:12 - Saucony's trail shoes
As running shoe brand continue to innovate and grow, we're inundated by countless shoes, always promising better and faster. But what does it take to actually arrive at a final product? Matt takes us behind the scenes into the running shoe industry, from concept to shelves. How long does it take to get a shoe in hand? How many people work on a shoe? How are the materials made and sourced? Matt lends his unique expertise as a researcher and longtime running shoe insider to answer these questions and more.
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