On this episode we've got a bit of a spinoff of our buy/sell format where Matt & David break down what each running shoe brand does best and worst. They take a broad look at what each company offers across their lineups, talk about their most & least favorite shoes from each, talk innovation, and more. We want to hear from you! What's your favorite brand? What do you think each company does best? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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LEVER Movement⁠ is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk. Visit https://levermovement.com.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:44 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 9:00 - The Best & Worst things Nike does
• 18:54 - Brooks
• 27:12 - Hoka
• 34:38 - Asics
• 43:16 - On
• 1:51:22 - Adidas
• 1:00:52 - Puma
• 1:06:34 - Mizuno
• 1:13:36 - Saucony
• 1:19:12 - New Balance
• 1:23:50 - Wrap-up

Shin splints (or medial tibial stress syndrome) are the bane of many a runner, proving hard to find a cause for and hard to treat. Nate is joined by Dr. Doug Adams to demystify this frustrating ailment. Nate & Doug break down the physiology of shin splints and its most common causes. They offer strategies to both prevent and rehab from shin splints, and offer insights on how your footwear might be affecting your shin pain.

Dr. Doug Adams is a Physical Therapist who has published and spoken at an international level on all things related to running. Doug has taught thousands of professionals his systematic approach to providing personalized plans for runners through the Certified Running Gait Analyst and Endurance Running Coaching courses. He also designed and created a portable 3D Motion Analysis system called Helix 3D for analyzing and categorizing running form that is used widely throughout the Department of Defense and commercial sectors. You can find him on Instagram at @RunDNASystem and @DougAdamsPT.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 4:34 - Defining the term "shin splints"
• 7:04 - Can I run through shin splints?
• 12:10 - How do I get to race day healthy if I'm experiencing shin splints?
• 15:24 - What can I do to prevent shin splints?
• 25:56 - How to tell whether it's shin splints or a stress fracture
• 30:30 - What causes shin splints?
• 35:26 - The role of gait retraining
• 48:42 - How to manage training load wisely
• 54:36 - Do shoes cause shin splints? Will better shoes fix it?
• 1:02:56 - Wrap-up

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Time to check the mail! We love answering listener questions and on this round, it's all about shoes. Nathan, David, and Matt talk about the best shoes for Haglunds, fun stable-neutral options, shoes to help with easily-rolled ankles, and more. Want your question on the next mailbag episode? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!

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LEVER Movement⁠ is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:05 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 15:12 - Fun alternatives to the Supernova Solution
• 25:56 - Matt's current favorite shoes for Haglund's deformity
• 32:14 - How to explain rockered shoes to the general population
• 39:00 - Shoes similar to the Brooks ST 5
• 46:34 - Shoes to help guard against easily-rolled ankles
• 55:06 - Replacements for the ASICS Glideride 3
• 1:02:22 - Wrap-up

As physical therapists, we get to see a lot of runners stuck in frustrating situations. Andrea, Matt, and David draw on their years of experience to discuss the most common mistakes they see runners make, some leading to injury and some not. They talk about the risks of over-training, playing the comparison game, idolizing achievements, and more. We'd love to hear from you! What are some of the mistakes you've made in your training or running career? Drop a comment or email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!

LEVER Movement⁠ is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 3:18 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 14:39 - The biggest mistakes we see runners make
• 15:46 - Not running easy runs easy enough
• 19:20 - Over-estimating your abilities
• 22:22 - Doing too much too soon
• 25:16 - Not accounting for outside-of-running variables
• 29:58 - Not adapting training to life stressors
• 33:42 - Basing self-esteem on athletic performance
• 39:26 - Not having a good healthcare practitioner
• 43:50 - Chasing medals & achievements
• 52:14 - Top shoe mistakes
• 1:02:18 - Wrap-up

Over the past few years, On has become one of the most popular running shoe and apparel brands, both in and outside of the running world. With recent offerings like the Cloudmonster, Cloudsurfer, and Cloudboom Strike, they've proven they can make competitive and impressive shoes. They don't have the most clear-cut of lineups like lots of other brands so, Nathan, David, and Matt get together to break down On's shoes. They talk about On's foams, the function of the "clouds" (pods), their favorite On shoes, and more.

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Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!

LEVER Movement is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:10 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 14:38 - A background of On Running
• 18:58 - How legitimate was the original idea of the pods?
• 23:07 - How durable are the clouds?
• 32:52 - Breaking down On's foam lineup
• 38:36 - Categorizing On's shoes
• 50:24 - If you could recommend one On shoe, which would it be?
• 56:04 - Do rocks ever get stuck in the pods?
• 59:16 - Wrap-up

Age comes for us all, no matter how active we are, but that doesn't mean it has to slow us down! Matt & David get together to discuss how aging affects running and how to adapt. They share stories from their journeys & life changes, insights from Matt's research & other studies, and share strategies to adapt your training as you age.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:39 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 12:23 - Adapting to aging & life changes
• 23:10 - Physiological changes as we age
• 28:58 - Adjusting your training
• 43:25 - The role of strength-training & cross-training
• 55:37 - Wrap-up

It's time for another mailbag round, where we answer your questions! Matt, David, and Nathan get together to discuss shoes, injury risk, running form and more. How stable is the Asics Megablast? Is heel-striking as bad as the influencers make it out to be? How does heel-to-toe drop effect knee pain? Listen in for this and more. Want your question answered in the next mailbag? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:06 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 12:52 - How do brands decide the stack height of shoes?
• 19:18 - Is the Megablast neutral or stable neutral?
• 27:58 - How does heel drop potentially effect the knees?
• 32:54 - Saucony stability recommendations
• 41:22 - Is heel striking really bad?
• 53:34 - Wrap-up

Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn host two very special guests, Selene Yeager and Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD. They discuss a broad range of topics surrounding women's health & training–nutrition, hydration, the menstrual cycle, strength training, and more.

Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics. The mission of her private practice for the past 24 years is to educate, motivate and inspire athletes to use food as a tool to become the fastest, strongest and best athlete they can be. Learn more about Jennifer at her website: ⁠https://www.jenngilesrd.com⁠

Selene Yeager is a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, pro mountain bike racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete. She's also a top-selling professional health and fitness writer and has authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than two dozen book titles. Check out Selene's website at ⁠www.seleneyeager.com⁠

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 3:14 - General macronutrient needs for endurance athletes
• 6:58 - Specific risks for women while training fasted
• 12:20 - Recommendations for protein supplements
• 16:58 - Nutritional strategies for maintaining bone health
• 22:56 - The connection between the menstrual cycle, health & training
• 28:22 - Hydrating well before, during, and after exercise
• 37:56 - Artificial sweeteners and gut health
• 41:05 - Preworkout hydration drinks
• 43:18 - Strength training for women
• 46:51 - Balancing aerobic & anaerobic training
• 48:44 - Recovering well: nutrition, ice baths, and more
• 1:03:08 - Improving sleep quality
• 1:09:50 - Wrap-up