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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 @doctorsofrunning

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Doctors of Running Podcast Doctors of Running

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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 @doctorsofrunning

To help us continue to produce content for you all, consider joining our support team: https://anchor.fm/doctors-of-running/support
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/doctors-of-running/support

    #184 Kara Goucher on Living with Dystonia, the Nike Oregon Project and Protecting Female Athletes

    #184 Kara Goucher on Living with Dystonia, the Nike Oregon Project and Protecting Female Athletes

    On this episode, Matt & Andrea have the privilege of interviewing Olympian Kara Goucher. Kara's just released her book, the Longest Race, Inside the Secret World of Abuse, Doping, and Deception on Nike's Elite Running Team. They cover many facets of Kara's story, from her current struggles with runner's dystonia to her integral part in exposing the Nike Oregon Project and Alberto Salazar. They also discuss how excel at any fitness level, finding joy in running by feel, and encouraging female runners of all ages.



    Kara Goucher is a three-time NCAA champion, two-time Olympian, winner of the silver medal at the 2007 World Championships in the 10,000 meters, and a podium finisher at the Boston and New York Marathons. She is a running analyst for NBC Sports. She cohosts the hit running commentary podcast Nobody Asked Us with Des & Kara, as well as the Clean Sport Collective podcast, promoting fair play in sports. She lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her Olympic-runner husband, Adam, and their son, Colt. Her website is KaraGoucher.com.



    Report at the links below if you have experienced abuse or misconduct, or if you have reasonable suspicion of abuse or misconduct inflicted on, or by, someone in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, which includes USATF. There are no associated costs, fees, or other financial barriers attached to submitting a report. The reporting form available when clicking the ‘Report Abuse or Misconduct’ button allows for reports to be made anonymously.https://uscenterforsafesport.org/report-a-concern/https://www.usatf.org/safe-sport/reporting-a-safe-sport-complaintIf you or someone you know needs help with disordered eating, please consult these resources:https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/resource-center/https://fastr.stanford.edu/resources/

    Chapters


    0:00: - Intro
    2:16: - If you could change one thing about the sport of running, what would it be?
    16:09: - How to find your own excellence level
    20:34: - Kara's runners dystonia diagnosis
    32:02: - How shoe choice effects dystonia
    40:17: - Learning to live & train with dystonia
    44:50: - Kara's new book
    49:09: - The impacts of Kara's testimony about the Nike Oregon Project
    53:44: - The role of SafeSport in protecting athletes
    1:00:51: - Improving female athlete's health as they grow and age
    1:12:12: - Wrap-up

    We’re offering a chance to win a $100 Running Warehouse Gift Card!

    TO ENTER: Drop a comment in our Sunday YouTube episode for this podcast, and let us know what we should title this series!

    About the Contest

    We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with Running Warehouse for not one, not two, but eight giveaways in the coming weeks. All you have to do to enter this week is leave a comment about what shoe you’re excited for to enter for a chance to win a $100 dollar gift card to Running Warehouse. (If you left a comment in last week's video, we'll count it this time, but in the future it'll be the same podcast's Sunday drop!) The contest is open through Friday the 29nd at 9 PM EST. Only US residents are eligible to enter. 

    Please respond to our account only for winner announcements. We’ll reach out to you on how to get the $100 Gift Card.


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    • 1 hr 15 min
    #183 Running Science! Breaking Down Three Studies on Running-Related Injuries

    #183 Running Science! Breaking Down Three Studies on Running-Related Injuries

    We love some science here at Doctors of Running and this episode is all about the science of running injuries. We've all dealt with injuries, and here Nathan Brown breaks down three different studies looking at the science behind injuries, their risk factors, and more. If you're looking for a science-backed approach to reducing your injury risk and optimizing your training, tune in!

    Check out the studies yourself here:


    Incidence and determinants of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review
    Running-Related Injuries Among More Than 7000 Runners in 87 Different Countries: The Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study
    A framework for the etiology of running-related injuries

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    2:32 - Systematic review of injury risk & frequency
    6:54 - Running injury risk factors
    13:20 - Garmin's study on running injuries
    19:58 - Findings on injury frequency over time & mileage
    25:04 - Conceptual framework on injury causes
    33:08 - Physical status: your capability to adapt to load
    38:52 - The most common mistakes that runners make in training
    44:18 - Wrap-up

    We’re offering a chance to win a $100 Running Warehouse Gift Card!

    TO ENTER: Drop a comment in our Sunday YouTube episode for this podcast, and let us know what we should title this series!

    About the Contest

    We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with Running Warehouse for not one, not two, but eight giveaways in the coming weeks. All you have to do to enter this week is leave a comment about what shoe you’re excited for to enter for a chance to win a $100 dollar gift card to Running Warehouse. (If you left a comment in last week's video, we'll count it this time, but in the future it'll be the same podcast's Sunday drop!) The contest is open through Friday the 29nd at 9 PM EST. Only US residents are eligible to enter. 

    Please respond to our account only for winner announcements. We’ll reach out to you on how to get the $100 Gift Card.


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    • 45 min
    #182 How Much Faster are Super Spikes? Weight vs. Stack Height, and Super Shoe Benefits for Elites vs. Non-Elites

    #182 How Much Faster are Super Spikes? Weight vs. Stack Height, and Super Shoe Benefits for Elites vs. Non-Elites

    Our own David Salas is heading into a season of track racing and that got Matt Klein and him wondering...what's better for track racing: super shoes or super spikes? From there they spin off into debating whether our bodies plateau in their adaptation to super shoes, how super shoe adaptation may be effecting elite marathoners, and what this all means for the recreational runner.

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    5:16 - Track racing: stack height or light weight?
    10:00 - Does foam compression impact track speed?
    12:45 - Maximum comfort or maximum aggression?
    15:47 - Do physiological adaptations to super shoes plateau?
    21:18 - Is this effecting elite marathoners?
    34:19 - Would you choose super shoes or spikes if they weighed the same?
    36:38 - The impact of super spikes
    42:14 - Are super spikes impacting specific races more than others?
    51:32 - How are super shoes impacting recreational runners?
    57:39 - Wrap-up


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    • 59 min
    #181 How to Train and Adapt to Super Shoes, Calf Strain Management, and Thoughts on the Metaspeed Edge and Sky

    #181 How to Train and Adapt to Super Shoes, Calf Strain Management, and Thoughts on the Metaspeed Edge and Sky

    As super shoes become more widespread and accessible, more runners are using them for the bulk of their training. We're often asked about the safety & implications of this, so that's what Matt, David, and Nathan dive right into. They take a look at the biomechanical and training impacts of training in super shoes over the long term, as well as how they could impact your performance. They also give their first thoughts on the newest entries to the super shoe market: the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris and Edge Paris. Finally, they wrap up with a look at calf strains, how to diagnose, manage, and rehab from them.

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    1:26 - The Subjective: If you could pick one running apparel brand to use exclusively, what would it be?
    11:21 - First thoughts on the Metaspeed Edge & Sky Paris
    23:25 - Considerations for training in super shoes
    33:05 - Long term adaptations when using super shoes
    43:16 - Long term effects on improving performance
    54:12 - Calf strains: diagnostics & management
    1:11:06 - Wrap-up

    This week’s podcast is brought to you by Running Warehouse. We’re excited to share that we’re partnering with Running Warehouse for not one, not two, but eight giveaways in the coming weeks. All you have to do to enter this week is visit our YouTube when the episode drops on Sunday and leave a comment about what shoe you’re excited for to enter for a chance to win a $100 dollar gift card to Running Warehouse. The contest is open through Friday the 15th. Only US residents are eligible to enter. 



    Make sure you check out runningwarehouse.com for your next shoe purchase!


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    • 1 hr 12 min
    #180 Mailbag! Best Racing Shoes for Runners with Ankle and Calf Injuries, Matching Shoes to Pace, Debating the Importance of Cadence, and Our Favorite Shoe Brand

    #180 Mailbag! Best Racing Shoes for Runners with Ankle and Calf Injuries, Matching Shoes to Pace, Debating the Importance of Cadence, and Our Favorite Shoe Brand

    Time to answer more of your questions! On this episode, Nathan and David tackle listener questions about marathon training, trail shoes, biomechanics and more. Tune in for their take on strategies for nailing a net downhill marathon, running with hip displaysia, and matching shoes to biomechanics. Finally hear their take on who they'd pick if they were forced to choose one shoe brand to build a rotation with!

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    3:56 - Marathon training & racing shoe recommendations with a history of ankle and calf injuries
    10:44 - Trail running shoes with wide midfoots
    14:47 - Racing shoe recommendations for downhill marathons
    22:59 - Exercise recommendations for hip displaysia
    31:22 - Matching shoes to different paces & biomechanics
    39:28 - Biomechanical education for run retail workers
    45:34 - How important is increasing cadence?
    55:34 - Shoe replacements for the Saucony Endorphin Shift
    59:40 - Pick your favorite shoe brand and rotation
    1:08:22 - Wrap-up


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    • 1 hr 8 min
    #179 The Run Coach Episode | A Practical Look at Who Does and Doesn't Benefit, and How Tech Has Changed Coaching

    #179 The Run Coach Episode | A Practical Look at Who Does and Doesn't Benefit, and How Tech Has Changed Coaching

    As running continues to grow in popularity, so does run coaching. With the exposure social media brings, it can be hard to discern between legitimate coaches and influencers. In this episode, Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn, our very own certified coaches, bring an inside look into what it means to be and have a run coach. They'll help you decide whether a coach is right for your athletic journey, give you tips on finding coaching that's the right fit, using data to inform you training, and more.

    Chapters


    0:00 - Intro
    1:52 - Andrea & Megan's coaches
    4:24 - Megan's role as a coach
    5:52 - What type of runners would benefit from a coach?
    11:42 - Runners who might not need a coach
    14:28 - Technology & AI-based coaching
    20:16 - Should you just copy your friend's training plan?
    22:47 - How to find the right coach for you
    31:33 - Should athletes adjust training around their life or their life around their training?
    36:49 - Adjusting goals with your coach
    44:48 - Motivation & positive reinforcement
    48:20 - How coaching really works: the details and data
    57:18 - Acute & chronic training load
    1:00:02 - Recovery metrics
    1:04:02 - Filtering the data your watch gives you
    1:09:35 - Wrap-up

    This episode of the DOR podcast is sponsored by RunCare.org. Created by physicians, therapists, and trainers, RunCare.Org aims to help runners find healthcare providers that truly understand their needs  by providing a nationwide list of recommended providers who specialize in working with runners. 

    Each provider in the RunCare network has been vetted and evaluated so you know that you’re visiting someone who knows the value of your training and lifestyle. The list currently features over 50 doctors and physical therapists across the US and expanding to have providers in all 50 states. 

    If you are a doctor or physical therapist who specializes in working with runners and would like to join the RunCare Network, visit RunCare.org today to submit an application. At this time, there is no cost to be listed in the RunCare directory. RunCare’s goal first and foremost is to get the runners connected with the right providers. Visit runcare.org today to learn more. 


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    • 1 hr 11 min

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