Doctors of Running Podcast

Nathan, Matt, and David play a round of This or That, pitting mainline trainers against their premium counterparts to decide which they'd actually pick. They work through head-to-head matchups across several major brands — Asics, Brooks, Saucony, Hoka, Puma, and On — weighing the real-world differences in ride, value, and who each shoe is really for.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Rabbit X DOR gear!
3:29 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
23:24 - This or That: Asics Novablast 6 or Superblast 3?
34:12 - Brooks Glycerin 23 or Glycerin Max 2
39:06 - Saucony Ride 19 or Paramount Max
44:36 - Triumph 24 or Paramount Max
48:40 - Hoka Clifton 10 or Hoka Skyward X 2
51:24 - Puma Velocity Nitro 4 or Magmax 2
54:30 - On Cloudmonster 3 or Cloudmonster 3 Hyper
1:00:08 - Wrap-up

Nathan, Matt, and David open with an update on David's post-Boston rehab before diving into the mailbag. They field a range of footwear and injury questions, covering shoe options for Achilles tendinopathy and medial knee OA, alternatives to high-drop shoes, road-to-trail crossover picks, and lightweight daily trainer recommendations. They also help a listener find a replacement for the Brooks Hyperion 2.
We're thrilled to announce our apparel collaboration with Rabbit! The collection includes the EZ Tee SS, EZ Tee LS, and a unisex Go-to Hoodie. Pre-sale is open June 3–June 17th, with gear shipping the week of July 6th. Check it out at https://www.runinrabbit.com/collections/doctors-of-running. Note that the monthly discount code cannot be applied to collab items.
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code DORJUNE10 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
2:16 - David's rehab after Boston
12:04 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
27:46 - Replacements for the Brooks Hyperion 2
33:50 - Shoe suggestions for dealing with Achilles Tendinopathy
38:34 - Alternatives to high-drop shoes
45:42 - Favorite road-to-trail shoes
49:26 - Dealing with medial knee OA
54:48 - Lightweight daily trainer/non-plated super shoes suggestions
1:02:06 - Wrap-up

Matt and Andrea work through a range of shoes they've been testing, sharing thoughts on the direction Saucony and Brooks are heading, Andrea's track spike adventures, and a mix of recent pickups including the Asics Kayano 33 and On Cloudmonster Hyper LS. The conversation then shifts to a broader question: whether the way we currently categorize running shoes has gotten overcomplicated, using the Brooks Hyperion Max 4, Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro, Saucony Endorphin Pro 5, Endorphin Azura, and more as jumping-off points for discussion. What do you think? How do you categorize shoes? We'd love feedback! Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.
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Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code MAYDOCS10 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
6:18 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
10:34 - Thoughts on Saucony's new shoes
16:42 - Thoughts on the direction Brooks is going
23:36 - Andrea's track spike adventures
26:31 - Asics Kayano 33, On Cloudmonster Hyper LS, and others
36:00 - Rethinking how we categorize shoes
40:54 - Where does the Brooks Hyperion Max 4 fit?
47:16 - Mizuno Hyperwarp Pro
50:02 - Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
54:02 - Endorphin Azura
59:08 - Brooks Hyperion Max v1
1:01:04 - Wrap-up

Nathan, Matt, and David put a series of common running beliefs to the test in a round of Fact or Fiction. They dig into questions about training, biomechanics, and gear — weighing the evidence on everything from compression socks and treadmill incline settings to warmup routines, arch support, and what the research actually says about running efficiency and injury risk.
Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code MAYDOCS10 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
2:14 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
13:00 - Thoughts on Brooks shoes & perceived midsole softness
25:08 - Fact or Fiction? You should stretch before running
31:00 - Compression socks are good for foot movement and muscles
33:18 - Putting a treadmill at 1% incline will emulate road running
39:16 - Most overtraining injuries come down to nutrition
45:56 - Speedwork is still good to do for senior runners
47:40 - Having high arches means you need arch support & people with flat feet need barefoot shoes
53:44 - Skipping warmup & cooldown increases injury risk
58:14 - Running with a soft landing makes you more efficient & reduces injury risk

Matt and David work through a packed shoe rotation before David shares a detailed account of his Boston Marathon experience. On the footwear side, they cover the Brooks Hyperion Max 4, Saucony Triumph 24, Saucony Hurricane 26, Under Armour Velocity Distance, Brooks Ghost 18, a race review of the Saucony Endorphin Elite 3, and more. Then David takes listeners through the full Boston weekend — from the days leading up to the race through race day and the aftermath.
Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/
Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code MAYDOCS10 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
4:18 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
9:42 - Brooks Hyperion Max 4
13:28 - Saucony Triumph 24
21:16 - Saucony Hurricane 26
24:58 - Upcoming trail shoes
28:28 - Under Armour Velocity Distance
30:52 - Brooks Ghost 18
34:00 - Should new runners start with budget shoes?
39:40 - Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 race review
46:14 - Adidas Terrex Agravic 4
49:08 - David's Boston recap: weekend leading to the race
1:07:44 - Boston Marathon Monday
1:21:42 - Post-race
1:28:22 - Wrap-up