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    Doctors of Running Podcast

    Doctors of Running Podcast

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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

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    #280 This or That? Easy Day Shoe or Do-it-All? Super Trainers or Plated Trainers? Frigid Cold in SHORTS or Hot Run in Long PANTS?

    #280 This or That? Easy Day Shoe or Do-it-All? Super Trainers or Plated Trainers? Frigid Cold in SHORTS or Hot Run in Long PANTS?

    February 11, 2026
    1h 6m

    If we have a favorite phrase, you know it's going to be "it depends." Well, not when we've got a round of "This or That"! Nathan, Matt, and David put themselves on the hot seat to tackle your This or That ideas. Super trainers or plated trainers? Hot weather or cold weather? Running in a blizzard or running in a hurricane?! Things get a little wild on this one, so tune in!

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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
    • 3:20 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
    • 21:00 - This or That: true easy day shoe or a do-it-all shoe?
    • 27:16 - Running in frigid cold with shorts, or in heat with long pants?
    • 36:00 - Super trainers or plated performance trainers?
    • 41:02 - Donut mile or beer mile?
    • 45:46 - More fun: 5K training or marathon training?
    • 49:52 - Marathon race route: out & back or a loop?
    • 51:26 - Achilles tear or ACL tear?
    • 52:54 - Stability racing shoes or stability trainers?
    • 55:36 - Run in a tropical storm or run in a blizzard?
    • 1:01:34 - For long-term health: super shoes or no super shoes?
    • 1:05:06 - Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots?
    • 1:06:20 - Wrap-up

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