Doctors of Running Podcast

David and Andrea run through a new round of This or That, They weigh the Sonicblast 2 against the SC Rebel, debate non-plated versus plated performance trainers, and take sides on specific-task versus versatile footwear. Also, what's better: recovery runs or long walks? Liquids or gels during long runs? And much more. Want your ideas on the next This or That? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 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.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
15:52 - This or That? Sonicblast 2 or SC Rebel?
23:00 - Non-plated or plated 2026 performance trainers?
32:00 - Specific-task shoes or versatile shoes?
41:10 - Recovery run or long walk?
52:48 - More outsole for durability or less outsole for less weight?
57:14 - Liquids or gels during long runs?
59:30 - Cucumber lime or watermelon Skratch?
1:02:54 - Soft or firm midsoles for long runs?
1:09:30 - Wrap-up

Matt sits down with Stephan Scholten, adidas' Global Vice President of Product, for an inside look at the development of the Adios Pro 5. Scholten walks through what's new in Adidas's popular racer — from the Energy Rim and updated geometry to changes in the Lightstrike Pro midsole, outsole traction, and upper.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 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.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Overview of the new elements of the Adios Pro 5
3:14 - What does the new energy rim bring to the shoe?
6:14 - How has the geometry changed?
7:48 - How has the midsole changed?
11:24 - How they improved the outsole traction
15:48 - Durability testing
20:32 - How have Adidas athletes responded to the shoe?
22:12 - Upper changes
25:28 - Big lessons Adidas has learned from their new racing shoes
30:22 - The future of the Adizero line
31:14 - Wrap-up

David and Matt dig into the mailbag, covering whether there are any drawbacks to running in just one shoe, advice on managing ligament injuries, and how height and weight influence the way runners interact with their footwear. They also field questions on shoe choices for HIIT and hybrid training, whether high-drop shoes still have a place, and recommendations for replacing the Saucony Tempus 2. Want your mailbag question on the next episode? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 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.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:44 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
22:08 - Are there any drawbacks to only running in one shoe?
26:32 - Any advice on managing ligament injuries?
29:12 - How does our height and weight impact how we interact with shoes?
34:48 - What shoes should I use for HIIT/hybrid training?
39:16 - Are high (8-12mm) drop shoes still ok?
44:08 - Recommendations for replacing the Saucony Tempus 2
50:04 - Wrap-up

What's more important: fit or performance? Nathan, Matt, and David rank five performance trainers based on fit, then weight in on how fit and performance work together to better help you figure out what shoes work best for you.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 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.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
6:58 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
37:58 - Ranking five shoes by fit
39:46 - #5
44:18 - #4
45:58 - #3
50:34 - #2
55:06 - #1
58:10 - How do fit and performance work together?
1:05:24 - Wrap-up

Join David and Matt as they go on a free-wheeling conversation on where running is headed. They discuss whether Asian shoe brands are poised for a bigger presence in the US market, whether the trend of new-age foams making their way into daily trainers is a net positive, and which shoe has surprised them most in 2026. They close things out with a debate on where Yomif Kejelcha ranks among the greatest distance runners of all time.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORSEPT10 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.com
Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:43 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
32:24 - Are we going to start seeing more Asian shoes in the US?
43:03 - Is the trend of new-age foams in daily trainers a good thing?
51:59 - What shoe has surprised you in 2026?
58:23 - Where does Yomif Kejelcha stand in the greatest distance runners of all time?
1:09:01 - Wrap-up