Doctors of Running Podcast

• #259 Mailbag! Does Heel Drop Affect Knees? Is Heelstriking Bad? Stability Recs? More on Megablast

  It's time for another mailbag round, where we answer your questions! Matt, David, and Nathan get together to discuss shoes, injury risk, running form and more. How stable is the Asics Megablast? Is heel-striking as bad as the influencers make it out to be? How does heel-to-toe drop effect knee pain? Listen in for this and more. Want your question answered in the next mailbag? Email us at [email protected] your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!Chapters0:00 - Intro1:06 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs12:52 - How do brands decide the stack height of shoes?19:18 - Is the Megablast neutral or stable neutral?27:58 - How does heel drop potentially effect the knees?32:54 - Saucony stability recommendations41:22 - Is heel striking really bad?53:34 - Wrap-up

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• Are Supplements Worth It? Gut Health for Runners? The Pros and Cons to Fasting? | All About Women's Nutrition and Training (RE-AIR)

  Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn host two very special guests, Selene Yeager and Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD. They discuss a broad range of topics surrounding women's health & training–nutrition, hydration, the menstrual cycle, strength training, and more.Jennifer O’Donnell-Giles MS RD CSSD, a registered dietitian/nutritionist, is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics. The mission of her private practice for the past 24 years is to educate, motivate and inspire athletes to use food as a tool to become the fastest, strongest and best athlete they can be. Learn more about Jennifer at her website: ⁠https://www.jenngilesrd.com⁠Selene Yeager is a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, pro mountain bike racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete. She's also a top-selling professional health and fitness writer and has authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than two dozen book titles. Check out Selene's website at ⁠www.seleneyeager.com⁠Chapters0:00 - Intro3:14 - General macronutrient needs for endurance athletes6:58 - Specific risks for women while training fasted12:20 - Recommendations for protein supplements16:58 - Nutritional strategies for maintaining bone health22:56 - The connection between the menstrual cycle, health & training28:22 - Hydrating well before, during, and after exercise37:56 - Artificial sweeteners and gut health41:05 - Preworkout hydration drinks43:18 - Strength training for women46:51 - Balancing aerobic & anaerobic training48:44 - Recovering well: nutrition, ice baths, and more1:03:08 - Improving sleep quality1:09:50 - Wrap-up

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• #258 Marathon Shoes 101: Our Top Picks for Sub-3 and 4+ Hour Runners

  With a feat as monumental as the marathon, it can be yet another stressor to figure out the "right" shoe for your race. Matt & David are here to try to help you figure out the best shoe for you when it comes to 26.2. Do you need a super shoe? What about "super trainers"? How does stability factor into it? They answer these questions and more as they guide you through the shoe choices for runners of all abilities & paces.Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.comGet 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!Chapters0:00 - Intro0:56 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs8:22 - Fundamentals of marathon shoes22:06 - David's pick for a marathon right now27:26 - Matt's marathon picks32:38 - Picks for the 4+hr marathon49:55 - Picks for a sub-3 marathon1:00:30 - Wrap-up

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• #257 This or That? Megablast vs. Superblast, Sonicblast vs. Novablast, Durable vs. Fast Racing Shoes, Annual vs. Biannual Updates to Shoes

  It's time for the gang to put themselves on the hot seat yet again with a round of "This or That?". ASICS new Megablast or Superblast? What about the Sonicblast vs. the Novablast? They argue about annual shoe updates, durability, treadmill running and much more. Want to have your topic on the next This or That? Email us at [email protected]!Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!Race day is the ultimate test of your training, and a solid plan can set you up for success. Stryd’s Race Power Calculator eliminates the uncertainty by analyzing the course, weather, and your personal capability to create a custom power target. This lets you pace with precision—conquering hills, battling headwinds, or enduring heat without overdoing it. No more fading late or finishing with regrets—just a race executed to perfection. With Stryd, you’re strategizing for your best performance. Ready to own race day? Visit ⁦stryd.com⁩ and see how Stryd powers your plan to the finish line.Chapters0:00 - Intro1:42 - In For Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs14:56 - This or That: Racing in a over or under 40mm stack shoe18:32 - Long run workout in a super racing shoe or super trainer?23:02 - Hot & humid run or treadmill run29:10 - A racing shoe that lasts 250mi or the fastest shoe that only lasts 100mi35:00 - Annual or biannual shoe updates44:28 - Megablast or Superblast50:26 - Sonicblast or Novablast56:30 - The next 5 years with Brooks or with Hoka1:07:34 - Wrap-up

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• #256 We Rank Our Favorite Race Distances and the Shoes We’d Use for Them

  Nathan and David team up to talk all things racing! They rank their favorite distances to race and what shoes they'd race them in. Also, with the elite track circuit in full-swing, they talk about their favorite races to watch. Finally, they wrap it up with a couple questions from our mailbag. What are your favorite races to run? Have any questions to add to our mailbag? Email us at [email protected]! Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!Stryd’s Race Power Calculator eliminates the uncertainty of race day by analyzing the course, weather, and your personal capability to create a custom power target. This lets you pace with precision—conquering hills, battling headwinds, or enduring heat without overdoing it. With Stryd, you’re strategizing for your best performance. Ready to own race day? Visit ⁦stryd.com⁩ today.Chapters0:00 - Intro 3:36 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 13:14 - Third favorite race distance 21:50 - Second favorite distance 30:12 - Favorite race distance 38:18 - Favorite races to watch 43:12 - What even is a supertrainer? 49:42 - Faster shoes for stability needs 52:54 - Wrap-up

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