Doctors of Running Podcast

We are Doctors of Running, a group of doctors of physical therapy all working to provide you all with information about the art and science of running and what we are putting on our feet. In this podcast we will be giving evidence-based deep dives into running related topics as well as detailed running shoe reviews. You can also check us out at our website -- doctorsofrunning.com, and on social media @doctorsofrunningTo help us continue to produce content for you all, consider joining our support team: https://anchor.fm/doctors-of-running/support

Doctors of Running Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Doctors of Running, with 320 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Doctors of Running hosts Doctors of Running Podcast, a sports show with 320 episodes published.

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  Episode #307

  #307 Nike Pegasus Plus 2 First Thoughts + Matt and Andrea Debate the Summer's Best New Releases

  Aug 20, 20261h 12m

  Andrea and Matt kick things off with early impressions of the Nike Pegasus Plus 2 before diving into another round of Buy or Sell. They debate whether the New Balance SC Elite v6 is the best super shoe the brand has ever made, whether the Clifton Pro deserves the title of best Clifton, and if the Topo Specter 3 stands as the brand's best shoe yet. Want your buy/sell take on the next episode? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com ! Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code AUGDOR10 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 - Nike Pegasus Plus 2 first thoughts 7:22 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 21:10 - Buy or Sell: the SC Elite v6 is the best super shoe New Balance has ever made 30:28 - The Clifton Pro is the best Clifton 35:20 - The Specter 3 is Topo's best shoe 41:46 - The Specter Elite is better than the On Cloudmonster 3 Hyper for the marathon 45:14 - ATPU is better than PEBA 49:30 - Rockers are specific to certain foot strikes 1:02:16 - The SC Rebel should replace the Rebel 1:10:08 - Wrap-up

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  Episode #306

  #306 Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Topo Athletics: Brand Breakdown

  Aug 12, 20261h 15m

  If you've been with us for a while, you know we're big fans of Topo Athletic. They're new releases: Specter 3 and Specter Elite have gotten some big acclaim, and for good reason. But, you might not know about their full line of shoes. Matt, David, and Nathan are here to break down their lineup, from daily trainers, to max cushion shoes, to minimalist options. Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code AUGDOR10 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 2:04 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 20:50 - A history of Topo Athletic 30:22 - Topo Phantom 4 & Atmos 2 34:36 - Ultrafly 6 & Aura 44:34 - Cyclone 2, Specter 3, Specter Elite 56:40 - Trail models 1:10:44 - Minimalist shoes 1:13:22 - Wrap-up

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  Episode #305

  #305 We Debate Footstrike Myths!

  Aug 5, 20261h 10m

  Our social algorithms are full of quick-fix suggestions from "experts" telling us how this one change to foot strike (or cadence or form, etc) will fix all our pain! But they're often too good to be true. Matt, David, and Nathan do some footstrike mythbusting, starting with a primer on what footstrike actually is and how it factors into injury risk. They work through several persistent myths such as that most elite runners are mid/forefoot strikers, that forefoot striking is inherently more efficient, that changing footstrike is an easy fix for pain and more. Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code AUGDOR10 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 1:01 - Reacting to Josh Kerr's new mile world record 11:32 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 25:20 - A primer on footstrike 35:30 - How footstrike influences injury risk 39:36 - Myth: most/all elite runners are mid/forefoot strikers 42:20 - Myth: forefoot strike is more efficient 47:38 - Myth: changing your footstrike is an easy fix for pain reduction 52:04 - Myth: footstrike never changes 55:40 - How footstrike can influence shoe choice 1:06:30 - Wrap-up

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  Episode #304

  #304 Mailbag! New Balance SC Rebel vs. Elite v6? Difference Between Rockers and Toe-Spring? Do I Need Flexible AND Rockered Shoe?

  Jul 29, 202657 min

  Nathan and Matt dig into the mailbag after sharing early thoughts on the New Balance SC Rebel and SC Elite v6 in this week's In For Testing. They cover a wide range of your questions, including whether unworn shoes age in storage, what makes a good all-terrain "safe" shoe, the biomechanical differences between forefoot rockers and toe-spring, and whether it's worth rotating flexible shoes with stiffer, rockered ones, and much more. 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 SUMMERDOCS (for July) and AUGDOR10 (for August) 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 2:46 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 9:54 - Thoughts on the New Balance SC Rebel 15:32 - New Balance SC Elite v6 21:32 - Do shoes age when stored without being worn? 24:00 - Good all-around, all-terrain "safe" shoes 26:34 - The difference between forefoot rockers and toe-spring, and their biomechanical effects 34:50 - Is it helpful to rotate flexible shoes with stiff, rockered shoes? 40:34 - Does everyone with low arches need stability shoes? 44:46 - Can big toe stiffness cause arch pain? 48:24 - Is there a shoe similar to the New Balance 860? 50:20 - Super shoes with some stability 53:04 - Best shoes with arch support 56:14 - Wrap-up

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  Episode #303

  #303 2026 Daily Trainers Go Head-to-Head in Our World Cup!!

  Jul 22, 20261h 20m

  Matt, David, and Nathan bring bracket-style competition to the podcast, seeding a 16-team field of flagship daily trainers — one from each brand — in an homage to the World Cup that just wrapped up. Tune in to listen to them pit these shoes head-to-head and see who's crowned the champion! We want to know who'd be in your bracket or who your champion would be. Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com. Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SUMMERDOCS 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 2:42 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 22:14 - Daily trainers: a bracket face-off 24:40 - #1 Asics Novablast vs. #16 Diadora Cellula 28:30 - #2 Hoka Clifton vs. #15 Mount to Coast R1 33:00 - #3 Saucony Ride vs. #14 Altra Experience Flow 37:16 - #4 New Balance 1080 vs. #13 Topo Phantom 4 41:56 - #5 Nike Pegasus vs. #12 Adidas Supernova Rise 47:50 - #6 Brooks Ghost vs. #11 Skechers AeroBurst 53:12 - #7 Mizuno Waverider vs. #10 Puma Velocity Nitro 56:30 - #8 On Cloudsurfer vs. #9 Salomon Aeroglide 1:01:11 - Quarterfinals 1:07:54 - Semifinals 1:12:44 - The Final 1:18:52 - Wrap-up

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