Strength training and cross training are some of the best things runners can do to help their performance, and we're passionate about them here at DOR. Nathan, Matt, and David join up to share their keys when it comes to strength & conditioning. They'll give you practical strategies on how to approach strength training in a way you can consistently accomplish, because the best routine is the one you can do on the regular!

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:14 - In for Testing
• 17:52 - An overview of strength & cross training
• 22:34 - How do our strength & conditioning needs change as we age?
• 28:30 - How do things change depending on what kind of races you're training for?
• 39:42 - Our Top 3 keys for strength & conditioning
• 52:48 - Wrap-up

You know we love stable neutral shoes at DOR. Matt & David join up to take a look at the state of stable neutral shoes in 2025 and give their favorite picks. They define some key terms like sole flair and sidewalls, then share their favorites for daily training, speed work, and races.

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This episode is sponsored by our friends at Running Warehouse. We're all about variety here, which is why we love the large selection of options they offer online. You can find all of today's stable neutral options discussed in the shoe at ⁦runningwarehouse.com⁩ today. Also, did you know we have our very own DOR page there? Find all of our team's favorite Running Warehouse picks at the official Doctors of Running shop.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 6:00 - An overview of "stable neutral"
• 20:06 - Stable neutral daily trainers
• 29:36 - Speed options
• 36:38 - Sole flare
• 41:12 - Lower stack height
• 47:20 - Wrap-up

David & Nathan are here with a mailbag, where we answer your questions. They discuss the upcoming Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, the latest in minimalist/zero-drop shoes, running store shoe fitting, and more. They also share the shoes they've got in for testing and some clothing picks that have stood the test of time. Want your questions answered? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:16 - In for Testing
• 3:56 - Apparel we love
• 12:18 - How you can work with us as coaches and PTs
• 16:50 - How's the arch fit of the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
• 21:20 - What would be the ideal running shoe store fitting process?
• 30:32 - Minimalist/zero-drop shoe recommendations
• 35:14 - Lateral foot movement in different kinds of shoes
• 38:04 - ASICS Glideride 3 replacements to help with Hallux Rigidus
• 44:11 - Wrap-up