Doctors of Running

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Giving critical thought to the art and science behind the stuff we put on our feet. Running gear analysis/reviews from the perspective of Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT). Visit www.doctorsofrunning.com for our latest reviews and footwear science discussions! Contributing Physical Therapists: Dr. Matthew Klein, PT, DPT, PhD(c), OCS, GCS, FAAOMPT Dr. David Salas, PT, DPT, CSCS Dr. Nathan Brown, PT, DPT, MS, OCS Dr. Andrea Myers PT, DPT, OCS Anything taken from our Youtube channel is purely informational and not designed to replace formal medical care. If you are experiencing pain and are unable to participate in daily activities or running, please contact a physical therapist near you. Questions on footwear or interested in reaching us? Find us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com

Location: US

Joined: April 2019

Videos

October 5, 2025 •

On Running Lineup 2025, Which to Choose? (Also: Are Pods Legitimate? Are Rocks Still an Issue?)

Over the past few years, On has become one of the most popular running shoe and apparel brands, both in and outside of the running world. With recent offerings like the Cloudmonster, Cloudsurfer, and Cloudboom Strike, they've proven they can make competitive and impressive shoes. They don't have the most clear-cut of lineups like lots of other brands so, Nathan, David, and Matt get together to break down On's shoes. They talk about On's foams, the function of the "clouds" (pods), their favorite On shoes, and more. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:10 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 14:38 - A background of On Running 18:58 - How legitimate was the original idea of the pods? 23:07 - How durable are the clouds? 32:52 - Breaking down On's foam lineup 38:36 - Categorizing On's shoes 50:24 - If you could recommend one On shoe, which would it be? 56:04 - Do rocks ever get stuck in the pods? 59:16 - Wrap-up NEW SPONSOR! LEVER Movement is portable and effective body weight support systems. Our products, including the LEVER System that allow users to reduce their effective body weight during exercise ( from 0 to 45 pounds off). This reduction is achieved through our bungee system that redistribute a portion of the user’s body weight, making exercises less strenuous and more manageable. LEVER Movement is committed to revolutionizing the way you train and recover, providing you with the tools to achieve your fitness goals with greater confidence and reduced risk. GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com

October 3, 2025 •

Saucony Hurricane 25 after 100 miles

Matt reviews the Saucony Hurricane 25 after extensive testing. GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com

September 28, 2025 •

How Does Aging Effect Runners? Our Tips for Long-Term Success (from Working with Masters Runners)

Age comes for us all, no matter how active we are, but that doesn't mean it has to slow us down! Matt & David get together to discuss how aging affects running and how to adapt. They share stories from their journeys & life changes, insights from Matt's research & other studies, and share strategies to adapt your training as you age. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:39 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 12:23 - Adapting to aging & life changes 23:10 - Physiological changes as we age 28:58 - Adjusting your training 43:25 - The role of strength-training & cross-training 55:37 - Wrap-up GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com

September 24, 2025 •

New Balance SC Elite v5 after 100 Miles

Matt reviews the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5 after extensive testing. GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com

September 21, 2025 •

Does Heel Drop Affect Knees? Is Heelstriking Really Bad? More on Megablast | Mailbag!

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? Chapters 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 12:52 - 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 recommendations 41:22 - Is heel striking really bad? 53:34 - Wrap-up GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com

September 19, 2025 •

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 after 100 miles

Matt reviews the new Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25, their stability running shoe staple series, after 100 miles. GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com

September 14, 2025 •

Science of Women's Health & Training–Nutrition, Hydration, Menstrual Cycle, Strength Training

Note: This is a re-air of one of our favorite podcast discussions. We'll be back with a new episode next week! 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.com⁠ Selene 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.com⁠ Chapters 0:00 - Intro 3:14 - General macronutrient needs for endurance athletes 6:58 - Specific risks for women while training fasted 12:20 - Recommendations for protein supplements 16:58 - Nutritional strategies for maintaining bone health 22:56 - The connection between the menstrual cycle, health & training 28:22 - Hydrating well before, during, and after exercise 37:56 - Artificial sweeteners and gut health 41:05 - Preworkout hydration drinks 43:18 - Strength training for women 46:51 - Balancing aerobic & anaerobic training 48:44 - Recovering well: nutrition, ice baths, and more 1:03:08 - Improving sleep quality 1:09:50 - Wrap-up GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com #womenrunning

September 10, 2025 •

ASICS Megablast after 100 Miles

Matt reviews the new ASICS Megablast after 100 miles. GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com

September 7, 2025 •

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 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 8:22 - Fundamentals of marathon shoes 22:06 - David's pick for a marathon right now 27:26 - Matt's marathon picks 32:38 - Picks for the 4+hr marathon 49:55 - Picks for a sub-3 marathon 1:00:30 - Wrap-up GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com

September 4, 2025 •

Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 after 100 Miles

GET YOUR DOR MERCH! Our store is now LIVE: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ SHOP all our the team's favorite gear at our DOR Running Warehouse page! (affiliate link) https://www.runningwarehouse.com/catpage-DORPP.html?from=docrun Find us on social! https://www.facebook.com/doctorsofrunning https://www.instagram.com/doctorsofrunning/ https://twitter.com/DoctorsRunning https://www.linkedin.com/company/doctors-of-running/ We are a group of physical therapists and runners interested in the art and science of running shoes. Learn more by visiting doctorsofrunning.com

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