Doctors of Running Podcast

On this episode we Nate, David, and Matt answer more of your questions! They cover the life of midsoles and foams over miles and time, overuse injury prevention, the most stable marathon shoes, and more. We always love fielding your questions, so let us know what you want answered on our next mailbag show by emailing doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 4:56 - How does midsole hardness change as we put more miles on a shoe? 12:56 - How long is too long to run in a shoe and what happens as foam ages? 23:06 - What are the best ways to prevent overuse injuries if you're marathon training and on your feet a lot during the day? 26:47 - Kayano 30 vs Vongo V6 for a marathon 31:08 - Do any studies show that max cushion shoes are beneficial? 37:50 - What are suitable race shoes for "overpronation"? 43:10 - How to race while dealing with achilles tendon issues 49:42 - Can there be too many shoes in your rotation? 53:18 - Can super-shoes cause specific injuries? 58:34 - Wrap-up This week’s episode of the Doctors of Running Podcast is Sponsored by Running Warehouse.  The holidays are near which means it’s time for deals. Whether you’re shopping for your favorite runner or gearing up for a big 2024, Running Warehouse has your back with sales from all your favorite brands. Check out particularly big deals from Saucony for all your road running needs. The Ride, Guide, and Tempus are go-to trainers for our team and models you’ll want to check out for your next workout. For off road runners, Salomon shoes have become a team favorite for hitting the trails. The Salomon Ultra Glide and Sense Ride are two phenomenal Trail Blazers that we’ve gone back to time and time again. Visit Running Warehouse today to start your holiday shopping today!

22 Marras 202359min

Achilles tendon injuries plague many a runner, but Matt is here with findings from his PhD dissertation to help us understand what's going on and find the path to recovery. Matt dives into the anatomy and function of the Achilles in the gait cycle. Then he explains tendinopathy, the most common injury to that tendon, and what puts runners at a higher injury risk. Finally, he gives rehab and strength-building tips and strategies to get you on the road to running at full strength again. If you or a fellow runner have ever suffered from Achilles pain, this is the episode for you! This week’s episode of the Doctors of Running Podcast is Sponsored by Running Warehouse. The Asics Novablast 3 is now on sale at Running Warehouse! A favorite of our team over the past year, it’s a great shoe for those who want a soft, durable daily training shoe for easy and longer miles. Our Chief Editor and Founder Matt Klein calls the FF Blast+ midsole highly cushioned and soft, which combined with a high stack height provides a protective, yet surprisingly light ride underfoot. Head over to Running Warehouse to get your hands on a pair of Novablast 3s today and be sure to check out the full written review of the shoe on our website for more details.

15 Marras 202337min

Heart health is complicated and can be scary, even for runners. Andrea is joined by Dr. Tamanna Singh, MD to unravel the mysteries of cardiac health for endurance athletes. They discuss the biological benefits that running provides the heart, and how we as runners can expect our hearts to change as we train. Dr. Singh gives advice on what to do if you start experiencing cardiac issues, and how to find the right physician for your unique needs as an athlete. Tamanna Singh, MD, is a clinical cardiologist (heart specialist) and a Co-Director of the Sports Cardiology Center in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Dr. Singh earned her medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and served her residency at Boston Medical Center. She served a three-year fellowship in cardiology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, then returned to Boston to complete her specialty training in sports cardiology with the Cardiovascular Performance Program fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. As a sports cardiologist Dr. Singh has provided cardiac care for professional sports teams, competitive and recreational athletes and highly active individuals. She has significant experience in cardiopulmonary exercise testing specifically in athletes and has participated in multiple pre-participation screening events for collegiate and professional athletes to help ensure their safe participation in sports. You can find her online at the Cleveland Clinic's website or her Instagram. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:08 - Getting to know Dr. Singh 08:25 - The Subjective: what is the most important health benefit you get from running? 11:22 - The benefits of regular cardiovascular exercise 14:22 - Recommendations for volume of exercise 19:12 - Cardiac changes in endurance athletes 25:08 - Can years of endurance training cause cardiac problems? 38:04 - Do recreational athletes need a pre-participation cardiac screening? 45:14 - What to do when you start experiencing cardiac symptons 53:55 - How to find a sports cardiologist 56:37 - How does a cardiologist determine appropriate training for a patient 59:25 - COVID and cardiac changes in runners 1:05:08 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by Running Warehouse. Tis the season for runners with holidays around the corner. Whether you are shopping for your favorite runner in your life or want to treat yo self, Running Warehouse has got you covered with their official 2023 holiday gift guide. Goodr’s sunglasses are always a go-to for us. Their sunglasses come in endless design options and are something that runners will never argue about having multiple pairs of. The Naked Band isn’t just a gift, it’s a life changer for the way it lets runners take all the things on the run while making it compact and completely unobtrusive. Finally, you must go search for the Ciele Holiday Cap in Iconic Athletics-Folia color. It is amazing and we love that it exists. New from our favorite headgear company, this hat is both perfect for dead of winter runs and your next Christmas Story party all at once. Head over to Running Warehouse’s Holiday Gift Guide to check all of this out and much, much more.

8 Marras 20231h 7min

The majority of runners will get injured every year, and the first question we often find ourselves asking is, "how long until I can run again?" In this episode, Matt & Nathan broadly explore the healing timeframes for a variety of common injury types. They give an insight into what's happening at a cellular level when we get injured and then heal over time. Then they dive into how long it takes common tissue types (muscles, tendons, bones) to heal from differing severities of injuries. Finally they give you some practical tips and tests to asses your own healing process from their hands-on experience as PTs. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 4:35 - An overview of tissue healing timeframes 10:32 - How does time play a role in the healing process 13:24 - What to do during the acute injury phase 17:30 - The sub-acute phase 20:34 - The maturation/remodeling phase 24:14 - Healing timeframes for muscles 30:48 - Healing timeframes for tendons 38:32 - Healing timeframes for bones 41:16 - Criterion-based progression to rehab 47:34 - How can we know that we're ready to return to running? 55:46 - Wrap-up This episode of the Doctors of Running Podcast is Sponsored by Running Warehouse. Fall is here and winter is coming, which means it’s time to get your cold weather gear in line. Just because it’s chilly though, doesn’t mean it has to be uncomfortable. Take the ultra soft logo long sleeve from Saysky. A team favorite, it’s moisture wicking, super stretchable to the body, and a delight to run any distance in. The rabbit EZ collection has been a favorite since day one for the team, and their EZ joggers are no exception. We’re completely unashamed to say we’ve gone from run to lounge in these joggers many a weekend. Finally, for you morning run warriors who have to embrace the darkness, the Brooks Run Visible Collection provides both comfort and 360 degree visibility. For all of these and more, Running Warehouse has you covered from top to bottom with their Fall Outerwear Shop for both men & women. Head over to Running Warehouse to start shopping today.

1 Marras 202359min

If you've been a follow of Doctors of Running for a while, you know we like discussing stability in our shoes. As we've talked about at length, stability is not a monolithic term, but something that will vary between shoes and runners; everyone's experience of a shoe's stability will be different. On this episode, Matt and David rank ten different shoes from least to most stable. You'll get an inside look at how they judge the stability of different shoes. Have you run in any of these shoes? What shoes are less or more stable for you? Send us an email at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:58 - New Balance Rebel 3 6:00 - Altra Escalante 3 9:42 - Nike Vomero 17 vs. On Cloudgo 16:30 - Adidas Boston 12 19:40 - Hoka Arahi 6 vs. Asics Kayano 30 26:42 - Brooks Adrenaline vs. Saucony Guide 16 30:00 - Brooks Adrenaline vs. Hoka Stinson 7 33:48 - Saucony Guide 16 vs. Hoka Stinson 7 39:44 - Should neutral runners use a more stable shoe for longer efforts? 48:08 - What injury types impact the need for stability shoes? 54:54 - Wrap-up

25 Loka 202357min

Mailbag show means it's all about your questions. At DOR we love hearing from you! On this episode, Nathan and David tackle your shoe, training, and injury questions. They take a look at comparing daily trainers and super shoes. They give some tips on how to taper for different lengths of races, and explore strength-training and injuries like proximal hamstring tendinopathy and hip impingements. We're always open to questions, so send us emails at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 5:08 - Do the daily trainers you like indicate which super shoes you might like? 15:33 - Do you taper differently for a 5K than a marathon? 20:40 - Has running in super shoes increased the occurrence of hamstring & hip issues? 26:22 - How can you consolidate strength training to minimize injury risk? 34:32 - Tips for managing hip impingements 43:34 - Would Kelvin Kiptum have run sub-2 hours if he was wearing the $500 Adidas shoe? 44:32 - Wrap-up

18 Loka 202345min

Bone injuries such as stress reactions and fractures plague many a runner. It's often a challenge to find their source and rehab can be long. Matt is joined by Rich Willy to discuss his research and work in bone health and injuries in runner (particularly ultra-runners). Rich's insights will help you better understand the cause of common bone stress in the foot, lower or upper leg, hip, etc. He and Matt discuss the critical role food and fueling play in our bone health. Rich also gives some practical exercises to try to reduce your injury risk. Finally, what role do shoes play in bone injuries? Not as much as you may think. Tune in and be sure to check out Rich's work! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 6:24 - Defining "health" for distance runners 11:11 - The difference between bone density and bone health 21:28 - Linking food and fueling with bone health 38:57 - Strength-training for bone health 47:54 - Footwear and bone injury risk 1:08:58 - Taking a holistic view of bone injury risk 1:15:04 - Wrap-up Rich is Montana Running Lab’s scientist and educator. He’s an internationally known speaker on the treatment of running-related injuries who has more than 20 years’ experience as a physical therapist. His expertise is in treating runners of all ages and ability levels, including professional and elite runners. Rich’s research aims to develop clinically effective treatments for common running-related injuries, such as patellofemoral pain, Achilles tendon injuries, and bone stress injuries. He’s published 65 peer-reviewed papers on two populations: endurance runners and the military. Among his papers, Rich is the first author of the recent Patellofemoral Pain Clinical Practice Guideline. His research has been funded by the United States Department of Defense, the Foundation for Physical Therapy, and the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Rich and his work are regularly featured in mainstream publications, such as Runner’s World and Outside Magazine. He received his PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware and his Master of Physical Therapy from Ohio University. In addition to Montana Running Lab, Rich is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Montana. You can find Rich at Montana Running Lab's website and Instagram.

11 Loka 20231h 17min

Andrea & Megan host a fun Q&A episode–This or That? They take your this-or-that questions and help you find the answers! Stiff or flexible shoes for sprinting? Foam rolling or massage guns for recovery? Liquid nutrition or gels for fuel? Not to mention, of course, a bevy of shoe comparisons. And, because it's an Andrea episode, a New Balance Beacon question. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 7:57 - Stiff or flexible shoes for sprinters? 11:52 - Propel v4 vs. SC Trainer 2 vs. Rebel v3 14:34 - Best ways to find the right shoe for you? 18:34 - Stability or neutral shoes for neutral runners? 22:04 - Foam rolling or massage guns? 25:14 - Massage post-marathon? 29:12 - Cryotherapy vs. red light therapy? 40:40 - Takumi Sen, SC Pacer, or Vaporfly for 10K? 43:26 - Saucony Sinister vs. Nike Streakfly for 5K XC 48:06 - Fueled or depleted long runs? 49:44 - Liquid or gel fuel? 52:40 - Berry or dessert flavored gels? 54:10 - Out & back or looped course? 56:04 - Shorts or half tights? 56:52 - Easy run when you have a cold or not? 58:58 - Stride or cadence? 1:01:38 - New Balance Beacon v3 or Brooks Hyperion Max? 1:03:11 - Wrap-up

4 Loka 20231h 3min