Doctors of Running Podcast

David and Nathan put a new spin on This or That, writing shoe scenarios for each other, from a marathon PR to a first 50K. What's better for a marathon PR: the New Balance SC Elite v6, SC Rebel, or 880? Xero or Lems for standing and walking? And much more.Want your ideas on the next This or That? Email us at [email protected]!Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DOR10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro0:58 - New York City Marathon recap8:18 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs21:35 - This or That: New Balance SC Elite v6, SC Rebel, or 880 for a marathon PR28:16 - Saucony Triumph 24 or ASICS Slowcush for a recovery run31:03 - Xero or Lems for standing & walking34:48 - Saucony Endorphin Speed 6 or Puma Deviate Pure Nitro for a non-super shoe half marathon39:03 - North Face Altamesa 500 or On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper for a mixed-terrain long run44:20 - Choosing a shoe for your first 50K53:46 - Fila Speed Tempo, Nike Alphafly 4, or SC Rebel for a track 5K59:20 - Road mile repeats: trainers vs. super shoes1:04:37 - Dream major marathon: domestic or international?1:07:38 - Wrap-up

David, Matt, and Nathan get personal about the injuries they're working through right now: David's fresh ankle sprain, Matt's battle with Achilles tendinopathy, and Nathan's journey through foot pain. They break down what rehab has looked like at each stage and how footwear needs change from acute to chronic, from volume and rockers to heel lifts and firmer foam.Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DOR10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro1:38 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs21:16 - Navigating injuries & return to running: David's ankle sprain39:40 - Achilles tendinopathy50:14 - Nathan's torn foot ligaments & plantar pain57:30 - Wrap-up

Nathan, Matt, and David open the mailbag to answer your questions: what do they think about sponsor entries and influencers at major marathons, and about cheating and false times? They also take on weighted vests in a running routine, shoe picks for hilly walking and sesamoiditis, and whether a shoe can be "too" stable. Want your question on the next episode? Email us at [email protected]!Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SPOOKYDOCS10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro1:14 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs24:08 - Best shoes for hilly walking28:04 - Best lightweight running shoes with sesamoiditis37:14 - Thoughts on sponsor exemptions and cheating in major marathons47:34 - Incorporating walking with weighted vests into a running routine51:22 - Can a shoe be "too" stable for you?53:20 - Wrap-up

Nathan, Matt, and David dig into a fast-growing new category of super-tall, super-cushioned trainers, not necessarily made for speed but for comfort cruising. Is it a real category? Who is it actually good for, and is it worth $200+? They put eight of these shoes into a randomized bracket, including the ASICS Slowcush, Nike Vomero Premium, and Saucony Paramount Max, to see which one comes out on top.Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SPOOKYDOCS10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro2:52 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs22:36 - Breaking down a new category of shoe: ultra-max cushion35:06 - Are these "good" for us?39:32 - Bracketology40:58 - Mizuno Sky Prime vs. Nike Vomero Premium43:44 - ASICS Slowcush vs Adidas Hyperboost Edge47:02 - Hoka Skyward X2 vs. Saucony Paramount Max50:14 - Puma Magmax 2 vs. On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper52:24 - Semifinals55:10 - The Final57:44 - Wrap-up

Matt and Andrea tackle a question we get all the time: how do I recover faster? Are all those things we see on our algorithms helping or hurting us? Muscle scrapers, massage guns, compression, you name it, you can buy it. Are they placebos or the real deal? Want your buy/sell proposition on the next episode? Email us at [email protected]!Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SPOOKYDOCS10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com.Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! https://www.skratchlabs.comChapters0:00 - Intro4:24 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs19:22 - Recovery 10127:00 - Buy or sell: muscle scrapers31:02 - Compression clothing35:10 - Recovery runs38:52 - Foam rolling40:44 - Percussion massagers42:12 - Optimizing your training for recovery & consistency53:40 - Supplements57:16 - Is sleep the single most important factor?59:06 - Post-run stretching1:05:02 - Closing thoughts