Doctors of Running Podcast

On this episode, Nate & Matt are joined by a very special guest, Dr. Doug Adams. Doug lends us his years of experience and expertise in the mechanics of running. They discuss five typical patterns Doug sees in running mechanics like the "collapser" and the "glute amnesiac." They also talk about how your gait and strength impact your running risk, how mechanics and running economy are linked, and, of course, shoes. 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. Team PT for Tinman Elite Professional Running Team Adjunct faculty for the 711th Human Performance Wing of the US Air Force Co-Founder Omega Project PT in Wilmington, Delaware that specializes in treating endurance athletes and runners The Subjective: Have you ever had a running/gait analysis done? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Doug's background & work 6:08 - Doug's work with professional athletes 12:57 - Definining running mechanics 16:22 - The utility of a running analysis 28:40 - Five typical running mechanic patterns 39:14 - Injury risks from each pattern of running mechanics 43:22 - The relationship between gait retraining and strength training 47:56 - The impact of running mechanics on running economy 53:10 - The Duty Cycle's role in injury risk 58:02 - Can you retrain your own mechanics? 1:02:40 - Running mechanics considerations with shoes 1:10:20 - Wrap-up This week’s episode of the Doctors of Running Podcast is sponsored by Running Warehouse. Check out their new series Test Run on YouTube which pits footwear against one another in a variety of conditions to help you better decide which shoe fits your future running needs. Their first episode takes the team to the trails. From rocky trails to high hills to muddy paths, Connor and team are put through the elements in a series of technical challenges to help highlight the best features of each shoe tested. Watch here: ⁠https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Test_Run__Trail/catpage-TRTPP.html ⁠ Check out these great products out now: Skratch: ⁠https://bit.ly/3m16L8Z⁠ Rabbit apparel collection: ⁠https://bit.ly/43742v5⁠ Boston Marathon apparel: ⁠https://bit.ly/40Ymvbu

12 Apr 20231h 12min

This week on the pod, the team takes a deep dive on two new super shoes, the HOKA Rocket X 2 and the New Balance SC Elite v3. This is HOKA's first real entry into the PEBA game and they've made a great racing shoe! New Balance has made some significant changes to what used to be the RC Elite, featuring their FuelCell midsole and EnergyArc plate technology. Tune in to hear our thorough analysis of each shoe! Finally we wrap up the episode with our current picks for a half marathon and marathon. Be sure to let us know what you'd pick! The Subjective: if you were running a half marathon or marathon tomorrow, what shoe would you pick and why? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - HOKA Rocket X 2 specs & overview 6:15 - Rocket X 2: Fit 10:26 - Rocket X 2: Ride & Performance 17:14 - Rocket X 2: Stability 32:31 - Rocket X 2: Comparisons 37:09 - New Balance SC Elite v3: specs & overview 38:29 - SC Elite: Fit 46:58 - SC Elite: Ride & Performance 53:26 - SC Elite: Stability 59:06 - SC Elite: Comparisons 1:04:59 - What shoe would you choose for your next marathon and half marathon? 1:14:16 - Wrap-up This week’s episode of the Doctors of Running Podcast is sponsored by Running Warehouse. Check out their new series Test Run on YouTube which pits footwear against one another in a variety of conditions to help you better decide which shoe fits your future running needs. Their first episode takes the team to the trails. From rocky trails to high hills to muddy paths, Connor and team are put through the elements in a series of technical challenges to help highlight the best features of each shoe tested. Watch here: https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Test_Run__Trail/catpage-TRTPP.htmlCheck out these great products out now: Skratch: https://bit.ly/3m16L8Z Rabbit apparel collection: https://bit.ly/43742v5 Boston Marathon apparel: https://bit.ly/40Ymvbu

5 Apr 20231h 16min

In this episode, Andrea is joined by Mike Staropoli, DPT and founder of GOAL Physiotherapy & Sports Performance. In addition to managing GOAL, he was previously the first team physio for the New York Red Bulls in Major League soccer as well as currently is a physical therapist with Red Bull Performance, working with many of the Red Bull sponsored athletes you may see across various sports. He and Andrea discuss training wisdom and experience gained from working with elite athletes across many sports. They'll also give you tips for finding a high quality, local PT, how to rehab well from an injury, and how to integrate strategies from elite athletes into your training regimen. Mike graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy as well as Bachelors in Exercise Science from Sacred Heart University. He then went on to become a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist, demonstrating advanced skills, knowledge and clinical experience as an expert in his field as well as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. You can find Mike online at... Instagram: @mikestardpt and @goaldrivenpt Website: www.goaldrivenpt.com Goal YouTube: @goaldrivenpt The Subjective: if you had unlimited time for running, what would you change about your training & routines? Chapters 0:00 - Intro & getting to know Mike 9:51 - Mike's journey from a PT clinic to working for Red Bull 14:32 - The Subjective: if you had unlimited time for running, what would you change about your training & routines? 15:52 - How to find a high quality PT clinic 23:43 - How does Goal assess runners? 31:52 - How to know if you're truly ready for return to sport after an injury 36:58 - What does the rehab process look like for professional athletes? 41:18 - What it was like to work for New York Red Bulls 50:50 - What training lessons can runners take from professional soccer teams? 53:07 - The use of PEBA foams in soccer cleats 55:48 - What can the average runner learn from pro athletes? 57:34 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

29 Mars 202358min

This episode of the podcast is all about plantar fascia pain. Plantar fasciitis, fasciopathy, fasciosis–it goes by many names, but it plagues many a runner. If you've ever gone looking for solutions online, you're guaranteed to find dozens of possible (and maybe contradictory) "solutions." As we often assert, treatment needs to be individualized, so finding a fix online could be problematic. Nathan, Matt, and DJ take a deep dive into the anatomy of the plantar fascia, mechanisms of stress & strain, risk factors, and more. And, of course, gives some considerations when it comes to shoes. If you've ever had PF pain, we hope this episode will give you a better understanding of what's going on with your pain. The Subjective: have you ever experienced plantar fascia pain? How did you treat it? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Shoes we're testing 7:58 - A primer on the plantar fascia 10:08 - Explaining different terms for plantar fascia pain 12:52 - The mechanisms that stress the PF 16:43 - The connection between low arches & flat feet on PF pain 24:34 - Reducing PF risk factors 34:38 - PF symptoms and differential diagnosis 41:40 - How to treat PF pain 53:37 - Shoe considerations 59:29 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

22 Mars 20231h

On this episode of the podcast, Nathan and Matt are joined by a very special guest: Elisabeth Scott of Running Explained! Elisabeth lends us her coaching expertise to answer all of your (and our) training and racing questions: favorite workouts, how to understand heart rate data, burnout, Strava drama, and more! Tune in for a enlightening and fascinating discussion that's sure to improve your running journey! Elisabeth started Running Explained with the mission to help runners of all experiences and abilities become students of the sport and understand the how, what, and why of running! Although active in sports growing up (including swimming, cross-country, and downhill skiing), running just to run was never on her mind! After a long stretch of inactivity through college and her late twenties, Elisabeth picked up running at the age of 29 and set the goal of running a local 5k... just to "get in shape!" Within 6 months, she had run a 5k, 10k, half marathon, and full marathon, finishing her first half in 1:56 and her first full in 4:05 (which at the time was devasting... and in retrospect is something she is eminently proud of). This "crash course" in running (including learning a lot about what not to do) fueled the inspiration for the work she does today. You can find her online everywhere @runningexplained. The Subjective: what's the best running advice you've received? Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 2:26 - Elisabeth's journey to become a run coach 8:59 - A day in the life of a running coach 15:31 - What are your favorite workouts for specific distances? 23:52 - How slow should my easy miles be? 30:58 - How much stock do you put in to heart rate data & training? 38:40 - Why you should ignore your heart rate during a race 41:44 - What to make of VO2 and race predictors on our smartwatches 46:53 - How much do you need to run before tackling your first marathon? 51:24 - What should you do when you feel burnout? 54:47 - Should you use Strava? 59:59 - What kind of splits should you try for during a race? 1:03:07 - Are post-race blues a real thing? 1:06:04 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

15 Mars 20231h 7min

On this special "shakeout" episode Nathan is joined by Michael Markesberry, CEO & Co-Founder of OROS. OROS makes some of the most advanced thermal materials in the world, featuring their unique SOLARCORE Aerogel technology. Not only do they make apparel but they've partnered with footwear brands like Merrell. Tune in to learn how their (literally) space-age tech & material is advancing thermal clothing & shoes.

13 Mars 202321min

This episode is all about finding the the right shoe for you. Options these days are endless and often advice found online or instore can be misinformed or just not helpful. Dr. Matthew Klein shares from his running shoe experience to help you find the right footwear. One of the best tools out there is the RUN-CAT which gives you five simple criteria to help you evaluate new shoes. Matt gives you a background on the RUN-CAT and a primer on how to effectively use it, whether you're shopping for shoes, a clinician, or work in run retail. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - Matt's journey into running shoes 4:40 - Assessing your need for stability in your shoes 8:05 - Enter the RUN-CAT 12:26 - The four components of the RUN-CAT 18:44 - Combining shoe comfort with individual biomechanics 27:30 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

8 Mars 202331min

This episode is all about your questions! Nate, Matt, and DJ cover a broad range of topics, from shifting stability needs to exercises for your hips. What shoes can help Hallux Limitus? What racing shoes are best for heel strikers? Tune in to hear answers to these and more. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear about everyone's favorite post-race eats. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Do we progress from needing stability shoes as we progress in our running? 14:05 - What are the best trail shoes for shifting workload away from the calves? 23:17 - What are the best shoes for a supinator returning from Achilles tendinitis? 29:50 - What are the best shoes for Hallux limitus? 39:19 - What are the best exercises to loosen hips? 45:27 - What's the best marathon racing shoe for heel strikers? 51:28 - What's the best post-race food? 55:30 - Wrap-up This episode is sponsored by InsideTracker. InsideTracker gives you a personalized approach to health and longevity by providing highly specific, performance focused bloodwork analysis. Created by experts in aging, genetics, and biometric data from Harvard, Tufts and MIT – Insider Tracker provides personalized health analysis and clear recommendations plus an action plan on how to live healthier, longer. For a limited time you can get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store when you sign up by using insidetracker.com/doctorsofrunning.

1 Mars 202356min