#255 Talking with ASICS about the New Sonicblast and Megablast!

#255 Talking with ASICS about the New Sonicblast and Megablast!

On this special episode, Nathan is joined by Paul Lang, ASICS's Senior Manager of Global Performance Footwear, to talk about two brand new models to their "Blast" line of shoes!. Coming September 1 are the Sonicblast, a brand new PEBAX-plated trainer, and the Megablast, both featuring their new FF Turbo Squared foam! These new additions join the team-favorite Novablast and Superblast models to round out the Blast family of shoes. Nathan and Paul discuss how ASICS plans, designs, and tests their shoes, the specific features of the two new shoes, what's next for ASICS in the upcoming months, and more.

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Chapters

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 4:08 - ASICS's design & development philosophy
  • 12:43 - The new Sonicblast
  • 27:18 - The new Megablast
  • 34:33 - The composition & characteristics of FF Turbo Squared
  • 40:17 - What's on the horizon for ASICS
  • 44:02 - Wrap-up

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#240 We Rank Our Top 5 COMFORTABLE Running Shoes

#240 We Rank Our Top 5 COMFORTABLE Running Shoes

Sometimes it feels like the running world is always in search of the BEST or the FASTEST shoe, but what about comfort? David, Matt, and Nathan rank their five most comfortable shoes and tell you why, ...

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#239 The Science of Short Distance Racing: Biological Impact, Training, and Shoe Recommendations

#239 The Science of Short Distance Racing: Biological Impact, Training, and Shoe Recommendations

These days the marathon seems to get all the hype, but let's not forget the shorter stuff! David and Andrea team up to talk all things shorter distance training & racing. Lately Andrea's been focusing...

23 Huhti 20251h 8min

#238 We Share Our Running Injuries and How We Have Managed Them

#238 We Share Our Running Injuries and How We Have Managed Them

No runner's immune to injury, and that goes for our crew too. Matt, David, and Nathan get together to share their recent running and injury struggles. They discuss what led them to injury, how they've...

16 Huhti 20251h 5min

#237 Made in Italy: Diadora Shares Insight into Their Shoe Design Process

#237 Made in Italy: Diadora Shares Insight into Their Shoe Design Process

Over the past couple of years, Diadora has been making strides in the American marketplace with a unique set of shoes. On this episode, Matt is joined by Bryan Poerner, CEO of Diadora USA to take a lo...

9 Huhti 202545min

#236 Buy or Sell? Shoes over 40mm Should Be Legal, Shoes Don’t Need Annual Updates, All Shoes Don’t Need to Be Max Stacked

#236 Buy or Sell? Shoes over 40mm Should Be Legal, Shoes Don’t Need Annual Updates, All Shoes Don’t Need to Be Max Stacked

Catch David and Matt on another edition of our favorite debate game: buy or sell! They cover super shoes over 40mm, brand fit issues, stability super shoes, flexible racers, yearly updates, laces, and...

2 Huhti 202548min

#235 All about IT Band Syndrome and New Shoes from ASICS and Diadora

#235 All about IT Band Syndrome and New Shoes from ASICS and Diadora

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 comm...

26 Maalis 202557min

#234 Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 Analysis: Differing Opinions! and Thoughts on Super Shoes for Shorter Distances

#234 Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 Analysis: Differing Opinions! and Thoughts on Super Shoes for Shorter Distances

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 ...

19 Maalis 202554min

#233 All About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Front of Knee Pain)

#233 All About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Front of Knee Pain)

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 ...

12 Maalis 202550min

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