If you've been following us for a while, you know that Matt & Andrea often experience shoes completely differently, so on this episode they get together to compare & contrast their experiences in Nike's major overhaul to the OG of supershoes: the Vaporfly 4. With a shorter stack height and narrowed down platform, this nimble racer offers a vastly different ride from its big sibling, the Alphafly 3. Andrea loved Vaporfly 3, so how will she feel about the updates? Matt's often found the Vaporflys too unstable, so will that continue? Tune in to see if you side more with Andrea or Matt! Have any shoes you want us to compare/contrast opinions on? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 11:26 - Nike Vaporfly 4 overview
• 13:30 - Upper
• 19:26 - Midsole & Ride
• 30:12 - The impact of small geometry changes on the running experience
• 39:02 - Wrap-up

Plantar fascia pain plagues many a runner, but finding its cause and treating it can be mystifying and frustrating. Nate is joined by returning guest Doug Adams to take a deep dive into plantar facia (and general foot) pain in order to help you get to the underlying cause. Doug lends his expertise on how biomechanics and walking/running gait an effect plantar injury risk. He offers practical tips to help you rehab and prevent plantar fasciopathy. They also take a look at orthotics, treatment modalities, shoes, and how they impact PF pain.

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.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 6:17 - A primer on the plantar fascia and foot anatomy
• 11:56 - The difference between plantar fasciitis and plantar fasciopathy
• 17:12 - The most common PF symptoms
• 18:50 - Diagnosing the root of PF pain
• 22:50 - Common gait issues that contribute to PF pain
• 39:54 - How do you address the root cause of PF pain?
• 43:12 - Toe strength, footwear, and orthotics
• 57:06 - Shoe choices with PF pain
• 1:04:10 - Wrap-up

Time for a mailbag where we answer your questions! Matt and David team up to discuss returning to running after achilles tendinopathy, training in plated shoes, post-run routines, and more. Want your questions answered? DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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Chapters:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 4:27 - Returning to running after achilles tendinopathy
• 16:31 - Run-related conferences for sports medicine professionals
• 20:57 - The effect on orthotics on heel drop
• 24:39 - Similar stability shoes to the Mizuno Wave Inspire
• 30:17 - Plated trainers & achilles pain
• 35:17 - Post-run routine recommendations
• 42:29 - Wrap-up

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, and some of the picks are sure to surprise! They also talk about why shoe comfort is so important and how to judge if/why a shoe will be comfortable for you. Let us know what your most comfy shoes are by leaving a comment or emailing us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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This episode is sponsored by our friends at Running Warehouse. You can find all of our comfort picks from today’s episode at runningwarehouse.com.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:24 - The Comfort Paradigm and the Run CAT
• 10:06 - #5 shoe
• 29:20 - #4
• 36:50 - #3
• 44:20 - #2
• 51:20 - #1 shoe
• 1:01:30 - Wrap-up

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 on middle distance races & David's high school & collegiate career ranged from the 800 to the 5k. They dive into the physiology of speed and endurance, explore training methods, talk shoes, and much more.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 7:16 - David's training & racing background
• 20:20 - An overview of biological energy systems
• 35:46 - Short-distance training principles
• 48:22 - Shoes for mid-short distance racing
• 59:14 - How to train for both short and long distances at the same time
• 1:06:24 - Wrap-up

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 adjusted their running to cope, and strategies they've used to rehab and get back to it. We hope our stories can help you can glean some useful tips on dealing with your own ailments. We'd love to hear your stories too! Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 4:18 - Matt's recent injury struggles
• 10:04 - How to adjust running based on symptoms
• 18:24 - Nate's recent injury struggles
• 31:20 - The difference between rocker and toe spring
• 35:46 - David's recent injury struggles
• 52:12 - The psychological side of pain
• 1:02:18 - Wrap-up

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 look at what makes Diadora special. Bryan discusses the hands-on, small-team approach they take in designing and developing shoes, quite literally hand made all in Italy from the upper to the outsole. They also share their common history of D3 running, a love of music, and more. Tune in for a look at a truly boutique approach to running shoes!

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro & Bryan's background
• 12:58 - What makes Diadora unique?
• 22:11 - How Diadora designs & develops shoes
• 30:23 - Bryan's favorite Diadora shoes
• 39:04 - The unique aspects of run retail in the US
• 40:56 - Final thoughts

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 more. Tune in for some hot, and slightly unhinged, takes.

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Chapters:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:46 - Shoes over 40mm should be legal
• 14:42 - There are certain brands that just won't work for certain runners
• 19:25 - No one will ever make a stability super shoe
• 25:06 - Highly flexible racing shoes
• 30:10 - Shoes don't need an update every year
• 34:44 - All laces should be flat laces
• 37:34 - Not all super racing shoes need to be 40mm in the heel
• 41:01 - Not all trainers need to be max stack
• 44:22 - Santa Barbara has the best tacos
• 47:54 - Wrap-up