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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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.

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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.

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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
• 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