Doctors of Running Podcast

Doctors of Running Podcast Guide

Welcome to the DOR Podcast! In this podcast we will be giving evidence-based deep dives into running related topics as well as detailed running shoe review.

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Recent Episodes

#104: What to Do if Your Knees Hurt on the Run
#105: Reviewing Two Very Different Max Cushion Shoes
#106: Detecting Early Signs of Injury
#107: Finding the Right Running Shoe for You
#108: Mailbag!
#109: All About Heel Counters

Episode Guide

Episode 109: What Do Heel Counters Do for Runners?
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
We uncover the science of heel counters.

Episode 108: Mailbag!
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
Best running shoe for 4+ hour marathons, shin splints, and more answered.

Episode 107: Finding the Right Running Shoe for You
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
Megan Searfoss talks about her store and how she works with clients to find the right shoe.

Episode 106: Detecting Early Signs of Injury
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
PT Brodie Sharpe talks about the signs of injury and how to work on them.

Episode 105: Reviewing Two Very Different Max Cushion Shoes
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
We take a look at the Bondi 8 and Mizuno Wave Neo Ultra.

Episode 104: What to do if Your Knees Hurt
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
Exploring patellar tendiopathy.

Episode 103: Urinary Incontinence
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
All about leaking.

Episode 102: Is Running Bad for Your Knees
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
Andrea and Matt debate the age-old myth.

Episode 101: Beginner's Guide to Recovery
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
Dr. Ryan Wooderson talks recovery with the team.

Episode 100: Best Super Shoes of 2022 So Far
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
One hundred episode special! Our favorite super shoes, broken down.

Episode 99: Guide to Running Retail
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
Andrea and Matt dive into the world of run retail.

Episode 98: The Supermassive SC Trainer, w/ New Balance
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
We speak with New Balance on how they made the SC Trainer!

Episode 97:  Endorphin Speed 3 Full Review
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
We answer all your questions on the new Speed 3.

Episode 96:  Testing the Performance Benefits of Footwear with Saucony's Cory Hofmann
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
How does a company like Saucony test efficiency?

Episode 95:  The Science of Footwear Design with Saucony's Andrea Paulson
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
Inside look at making Saucony's performance footwear.

Episode 94:  Surviving the Summer: Training & Hydration Strategies for the Heat
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
What you need to know to get out in the heat.

Episode 93: Shan Riggs & Joshuaine Grant's 3000 Mile Journey Through the East Coast Greenway
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
We interview the couple on their fundraising challenge through the east coast.

Episode 92: The Truth about Runner's Knee
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
Includes a review of the Wave Horizon 6.

Episode 91: Common Running Form Mistakes
Apple | Spotify | Anchor | YouTube
We also do a SC Pacer 5k/10k review.

Episode 90: Strength Training for Runners 101
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
How to get stronger for your running.

Episode 89: Flexible vs. Rigid Forefoots with Kofuzi!
Apple | Spotify | Anchor | YouTube
Kofuzi joins us for a discussion!.

Episode 88: Full Body Running Evaluations
Apple | Spotify | Anchor | YouTube
Our team looks at why evaluations are valuable.

Episode 87: Does Every Shoe Need a Plate? Discussing the Biggest Midsole Trends Right Now
Apple | Spotify | Anchor | YouTube
We look at all the midsole trends right now in the running scene.

Episode 86: Stability vs Support: A Conversation with Brooks Running
Apple | Spotify | Anchor | YouTube
We speak with Matt Trudeau, researcher innovator at Brooks, about his work.

Episode 85: All About Trail Shoes
Apple | Spotify | Anchor | YouTube
The team talks about trail shoes in today's episode.

Episode 84: Midsole Foam Properties
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
We talk with sports physiologist Geoff Burns about midsole properties in part 2 of our convo!

Episode 83: How Running Shoes Affect Our Biomechanics (ft Geoff Burns)
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
We talk with sports physiologist Geoff Burns about midsoles.

Episode 82: Science of Nutrition and Training for Women
Apple | Spotify | Anchor | YouTube
Selene Yeager and Jennnifer Giles joins the team to talk about a wide variety of topics for training.

Episode 81: 3 Questions We Get Asked All the Time
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
We go for a deep dive on the Cumulus 24 before discussing some frequently asked questions.

Episode 80: Mailbag Q&A: Super Shoes for Women, Stability and the Knee, Morton's Neuroma, and More
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
Contributor Megan Flynn joins the team for a mailbag!

Episode 79: Does More Cushioning Mean less Injuries? (Ft. Dr. Laurent Malisoux)
Apple | Spotify | Anchor
We are honored to talk with Laurent Malisioux about his injury prevention research!

Episode 78: How Should Your Shoes Fit, plus Saucony Freedom 5 & Axon 2 Reviews
Apple | Spotify | Anchor | YouTube
We discuss how shoes should fit based on our clinical experiences!

Episode 77: Interview with Puma Running
Apple | Anchor | Spotify
We talk with the Puma team about the latest in their running plans for 2022.

Episode 76: Best Shoes for Posterior Tib Pain
Apple | YouTube | Anchor | Spotify
In this week's podcast, Nate, Matt, and David discuss the tibialis posterior.

Episode 75: Rocker Sole Shoes
Apple | YouTube | Anchor | Spotify
What are rocker soles shoes and who do they help? Also the XTEP RC260.

Episode 74: Defining Shoe Categories, Favorite Long-Distance Racing Shoes, and Craft Line-Up Review
Apple | YouTube | Anchor | Spotify
This week we discuss what each shoe categories mean. Do they mean anything today? Also Craft 2022!

Episode 73: Selecting Shoes for Newer Runners, How Long Running Shoes Last, and On Cloudboom Echo Thoughts
Apple | YouTube | Anchor | Spotify
This week we discuss the best shoes for new runners along with a discussion on the longevity of running shoes.

Episode 72: Why are Uppers Underrated? And Hoka 2022
Apple | Anchor | Spotify
We talk about our favorite running shoe uppers and some recent Hoka reviews.

Episode 71: Innovation Veteran Stuart Jenkins of Blumaka
Apple | Anchor | Spotify
We speak with Blumaka founder and footwear innovator Stuart Jenkins.

Episode 70: Running Through a Calf Injury
Apple | Anchor | YouTube | Spotify
We explore working through a calf injury and also discuss our new giving program.

Episode 69: Best Racing Shoes
Apple | Anchor | YouTube
We discuss out favorite racers of 2021.

Episode 68: Best Stability and Stable Neutral Shoes Shoes
Apple | Anchor | YouTube
We dig into our favorite category, discussing both stability and stable neutral options.

Episode 67: Best Plated Performance Trainers
Apple | Anchor | YouTube
We dig into the unique realm of plated trainers, built to handle a bit of everything.

Episode 66: Best Non-Plated Performance Trainers
Apple | Anchor | YouTube
We explore the best in speed day shoes that can  do just a little bit of everything.

Episode 65: Best Daily Trainer of 2021!
Apple | Anchor | YouTube
It's best of season! We talk all things Daily Trainers.

Episode 64: Running Supply Issues Explained
Apple | Anchor | YouTube
Mizuno's Tina Danforth stops in to talk about global supply delays.

Episode 63: Best Cold Weather Running Gear
Apple | Anchor | YouTube
From Wisconsin to California, we talk about what gets us through the cold winter months in our climates.

Episode 62: The Benefits of Zero Drop
Apple | Anchor | YouTube
We talk what the pros and cons of zero drop are and review the Altra Paradigm 6.

Episode 61: Adidas Adios Pro 2 Review
Apple | Anchor | YouTube
This week the team talks about their experience in the Adios Pro 2!

Episode 60: Best Carbon Plated Shoes Based on Running Economy Benefits
Apple | Anchor
We speak to Exercise Physiology Professor Dustion Joubert about his recent work on super shoe testing!

Episode 59: Nathan's Lakefront Marathon Race Recap
Apple | Anchor
Nathan goes into his marathon build up and race recap! We also talk Wave Rebellion updates and answer a question on stable-neutral shoes.

Episode 58: Sacuony Endorphin Pro+
Apple | Anchor
We chat all about the Pro+ before answering viewer questions on orthos and drop.

Episode 57: Minimal vs. Maximalist, featuring Contributor Andrea Myers!
Apple | Anchor
We chat with Contributor Andrea Myers about her background, then discuss Max vs. Min cushioned shoes along with what shoes work best for people all varying ages.

Episode 56: What Story Does Our Outsole Tell? and the Most Stable Neutral Shoes
Apple | Anchor
We do a brief viewer mailbag this week to go into outsoles and stability shoes. Also talk about the Avanti track spike.

Episode 55: Plantar Fasciitis 101
Apple | Anchor
We dive into the anatomy of the plantar fascia, what may cause pain/injury, and what do to about it

Episode 54: Ankle Sprains 101: Types, Treatment, and Rehab for Runners
Apple | Anchor
The team returns to talk all things ankle sprains, from anatomy to treatment in the first of a series we're doing focusing on common injuries for runners.

Episode 53: Mizuno Wave Rebellion Review
YouTube | Apple
Mizuno enters the performance training category with a bold step forward. The Wave Rebellion offers a glimpse into the future with a new foam and plate.

Episode 52: Super Shoes of 2021, Alphafly to Sky!
YouTube | Apple
Editor Matt Klein and Contributor David Salas sit down to go over every super shoe they've tried in 2021 to offer their thoughts on the current state of racing shoes.

Episode 51: Doctors of Running Q&A Part II
YouTube | Apple
The team is back to answer our second half of viewer questions, from achilles questions to outsoles.

Episode 50: Doctors of Running Q&A!
YouTube | Apple
In today's video, Matt Klein and Nathan Brown go over some viewer questions that we've had over the past few weeks and talk a bit about the latest news and shoes.

Episode 49: Mizuno Wave Rider 25 Review
YouTube | Review
The gang is back! Sorta. Our team individual assembled to share our thoughts on the Rider 25, now with full length Enerzy.

Episode 48: Puma Nitro Line Explained
Apple | YouTube
In this episode, Nathan gives a breakdown of (most of) the new Nitro line from PUMA as they burst back into the run specialty scene.

Episode 47: Coach Dave Ames Returns
Apple | YouTube
Today we had the privilege of sitting down with Coach Dave Ames of Ame For It Run Coaching.

Episode 46: Newton Gravy and Motion 10 Review
Apple | YouTube
Today we sit down as a team to discuss the most recent initiative from Newton, which is creating biodegradable shoes to help sustainability efforts.

Episode 45: “Natural Running” and the founding of TOPO (ft. Tony Post)
Apple | YouTube
We were thrilled to have Tony Post, the CEO and Founder of Topo Athletic join us on the latest DOR Virtual Roundtable to talk about his work, from launching Vibram Five FIngers to starting Topo Athletics.

Episode 44: Skechers Razor Line Explained
Apple | YouTube
Hello everyone! Today we show up clean shaven to talk all things that is Razor

Episode 43: Best Budget Shoes of 2021, and a Comparison of the Launch 8 and Launch 8 GTS
Apple | YouTube
In today's episode Matt and Nathan dive into the Brooks Launch 8 and Launch 8 GTS (go-to-stability) while drawing comparisons to other high quality budget trainers that are out on the market.

Episode 42: Puma Deviate Nitro Elite
Apple | YouTube
Hello everyone! Today we take Big Cat Energy to another level and review the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite. This is the shoe that was seen on the feet on Molly Seidel in her recent half marathon personal best.

Episode 41: Hoka Mach 4 Review
Apple | YouTube
Today the team dives into the HOKA ONE ONE Mach 4, a highly anticipated performance trainer from HOKA this year. We also spend a lot of time diving into comparisons with other HOKA and other branded shoes to see where this might fit in someone's lineup.

Episode 40: Designing Footwear with Valerie Weilert
Apple | YouTube
This week we had the honor of speaking with Valerie Weilert, a footwear designer in the running industry.

Episode 39: What Makes a Good Running Coach? Featuring Dave Ames
Apple | YouTube
Today we had the pleasure of sitting down to talk with Coach Dave Ames of Ame For It Run Coaching. Dave addresses many audiences including prospective run coaches, new run coaches, and then people seeking a run coach.

Episode 38: What is a Carbon Fiber Suspension Shoe, with Inventor Lenn Hann
Apple | YouTube
We sat down with Lenn Hann to dig into the research he has done regarding the new shoe he is finding via Kickstarter. We go into sample sizes, methods, and outcomes of what his research looked like.

Episode 37: Our Favorite Race Moments
Apple | YouTube
"How did I get here?" The team digs into their favorite race day memories, from standing among a field of elite marathoners to pushing a friend to a new PR.

Episode 36: Karhu's Jordan Kinley on Past, Present, and Future of the Finnish Running Brand
Apple | YouTube
We had the pleasure of sitting down the Jordan Kinley of Karhu. He brings us through the long and rich history of the brand and the technological developments that have been happening within the brand for a long time. .

Episode 35: Saucony Freedom 4 Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
Today we dissect our testing experience of the new Saucony Freedom 4, which is the first non-plated shoe to sport their PWRUN PB midsole that was found in the Endorphin Pro and Speed.

Episode 34: Hoka One One Carbon X2 Review
Apple | YouTube  | Review
The Carbon X2 was designed to help break the 100K world record. We dive into our testing experience and then the science behind this shoe...and there is a lot of it. Also find out which childhood snack this shoe reminds us of.

Episode 33: Saucony Kinvara 12 Review
Apple | YouTube  | Review
Hello everyone! Today we talk the versatile and cult followed performance trainer Saucony Kinvara 12.

Episode 32: Saucony Hurricane 23 Review
Apple | YouTube  | Review
The roundtable today is all about the premium stability trainer by Saucony -- the Hurricane 23. F

Episode 31: Recap and 2021 Dreams
Apple | YouTube  | Review
Time for 2021! In this episode we recap 2020 for DOR and some personal goals that we met.

Episode 30: 2020 Shoes of the Year
Apple | YouTube
About: In this episode our team breaks down their favorite shoes from 2020...with some side stepping into training and footwear science related topics. 

Episode 29: 361 Super Shoes and Beyond with Special Guest Phil Anthony
Apple | YouTube
About: 361 Brand Manager Phil Anthony joins the Roundtable and give the ultimate sneak peek into the future of 361.

Episode 28: Reebok Forever Floatride Grow Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: Hello everyone! Today we discuss the Reebok Forever Floatride Grow, a 100% plant based shoe with aims of decreasing the carbon footprint on the earth.

Episode 27: ASICS, 2020 and beyond, with Guest Chad Mullavey | Kayano Lite, Metaracer, and more
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: We had the privilege of sitting down with Global Product Line Manager for ASICS, Chad Mullavey.

Episode 26: Q&A Best Stability Shoe Trends 2020
Apple | YouTube
About: Today we revisit the topic of trends in the area of stability built into running shoes and answer some of your questions that were posed on our media outlets!

Episode 25: Favorite Racing Shoe in 2020 (feat. Thomas Neuberger from Believe in the Run)
Apple | YouTube
About: Believe in the Run has created community during a year where social isolation is a reality and many races were cancelled. Learn about the founder of BITR, the success of GRIT, and what each of our favorite “racing stack” is from 2020. Listen to learn more about that term — Thomas gets credit for coining it.

Episode 24: Best Stability Running Shoe Trends 2020
Apple | YouTube
About:  In this episode we take a look at the history of "stability" in running shoe development and the current trends we are seeing in the industry.

Episode 23: The Best of Saucony -- Present and Future (feat Chad Holt of Saucony Running)
Apple | YouTube
About:  This was a really fun interview. Chad Holt of Saucony joins us to recap the fantastic year tha Saucony had with releasing the Endorphin line as well as putting out some stellar updates.

Episode 22: What is "Elite Jogging"? (feat. Jamison Michael from JAMI REVIEWS)
Apple | YouTube
About: We were honored to have Jamison Michael join us on the podcast. This episode dives into the deeper things of running like community and the good that can come from it.

Episode 21: 2020 Trainer of the Year (feat. Sam Winebaum of RoadTrailRun)
Apple | YouTube
About: In this episode we dive into many shoe and running related topics with the very wise and experienced Sam Winebaum.

Episode 20: Skechers GOrun Razor + Hyper Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: Skechers has been rolling out their "+" models throughout 2020, and this may have been the most anticipated shoe to receive the "+" treatment.

Episode 19: Nike Alphafly NEXT% Review: The Nike Gauntlet (Alphafly vs. NEXT% vs. 4% Flyknit vs. 4% OG)
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: In this episode, David and Matt break down the Alphafly Next% and compare it to all of the members of the Vaporfly family.

Episode 18: Skechers GORUN MaxRoad 4+ Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: Shechers has been rolling out their "+" treatment models in 2020, the latest of which is the MaxRoad 4+.

Episode 17: Saucony Triumph 18 Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About:  Today the Doctors of Running team reviews the Saucony Triumph 18, a premium daily trainer that released August 2020.

Episode 16: Reebok Symmetros Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About:In this roundtable we dig into the new Reebok Symmetros. This is a huge step forward for Reebok in terms of the geometry of a running shoe midsole,

Episode 15: Reebok Running Shoe Line-Up and Sneak Peaks (feat. Casey McCombs)
Apple | YouTube
About:  Believe it or not, but Reebok is putting out some of the best daily trainers out there these days. In this episode we welcome Casey McCombs of Reebok to break down the current line-up of killer daily trainers from Reebok and we discuss the vision behind all the technology put into their shoes.

Episode 14: Mizuno ENERZY and Wave Sky 4 Review (feat Tina Danforth)
Apple | YouTube | Review
About:  The Doctors of Running team reviews the Mizuno Wave Sky 4 with help from Mizuno Running Product Manager Tina Danforth.

Episode 13: Shoes as Tools (feat: Simon Bartold of SHOEphoria)
Apple | YouTube
About:  Today Matt interviews a hero of many in the footwear industry, Simon Bartold. Simon is the founder of Bartold Clinical and has had major influence in companies like Salomon, Asics, and more.

Episode 12: Newton Fate 6 Review (feat. Jerry Lee CEO, Matt Lee COO, and Laura Tingle)
Apple | YouTube | Review
About:  This episode is centered all around the Newton Fate 6, a new release of what many consider the "introductory shoe" to the Newton Line.

Episode 11: Mizuno Wave Rider 24 Review (Mesh vs WaveKnit)
Apple | YouTube | Review (waveknit) | Review (mesh)
About:  In this episode we dive into the Wave Rider 24. The Mizuno Wave Rider has been around for a long time, and this year the shoe receives a masterful update that could be considered an overhaul.

Episode 10: Most Surprising Shoes of 2020 So Far (mid-year)
Apple | YouTube
About:  In this episode our three team members give their surprise shoe so far of 2020 after each running in 40+ different shoes so far this year.

Episode 9: HOKA ONE ONE Rincon 2 Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: Today we dive into reviewing the HOKA ONE ONE Rincon 2, what we consider the "maximalist's minimalist" shoe.

Episode 8: Adidas Adizero Pro Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: Today we take a look at the highly anticipated Adidas Adizero Pro!

Episode 7: Reebok Floatride Run Fast 2 Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About:  Today we discuss with performance shoe designed for workouts, racing, or uptempo training from Reebok, the Run Fast 2.

Episode 6: Running Foot Strike: Is One Type Best?
Apple (Part 1), Apple (Part 2) | YouTube
About:  In this episode we begin diving into the topic of foot strike in running, which can be a very controversial topic. Our goal is to bring knowledge based on the available research/literature, our clinical experiences with patients, and biomechanical theory. Be prepared, some of the things we discuss may challenge your current paradigm on foot strike, regardless of where you land on the topic.

Episode 5: Mizuno| Review Wave Horizon 4 Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About:  Today we look at the Mizuno Wave Horizon 4! This a high stability and high cushioning model coming from Mizuno featuring the new Foam Wave and XPOP midsole. We talk about the move away from traditional posting and its implication on running and gait mechanics.

Episode 4: Saucony Endorphin Pro Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About:  Today we rev| Reviewiew the highly anticipated carbon plated marathon racer Saucony Endorphin Pro! Many fan questions this week and we did our best to address them all to good detail.

Episode 3: Skechers Speed Elite Hyper Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: Today we review the newly released Skechers GOrun Speed Elite Hyper! The shoe is a lower profile racing flat designed for elite marathon, but versatile enough to tackle virtually any of the shorter distances as well!

Episode 2: Saucony Endorphin Speed Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: Saucony Endorphin Speed on the DOR Roundtable today. You asked your questions and we answered in this video! We also provide some of our insights into what makes the Endorphin Speed such a unique and intriguing shoe.

Episode 1: Reebok Floatride Panthea Review
Apple | YouTube | Review
About: Today we look at the Reebok Floatride Run Panthea. This is a daily trainer that can also dabble as a performance trainer or even racer for some.

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