On this episode, Andrea is joined by Jennifer St. Jean, an incredibly accomplished masters track runner and high school & collegiate coach. Jen shares insights from her long and decorated masters track career on how to stay healthy, consistent, and competitive as you age.

Jen is a mom of 3, she’s coached all ages including high school & college. She’s a researcher at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Her lifetime PRs 1500/800m 4:19/2:08. She runs for Central Park Track Club Tracksmith and is an Alum of UMass Amherst. She’s a multi-time masters national champion and World Indoor Masters Champ in the 1500m.

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Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:14 - Jenn's running background
• 8:16 - Tips for transferring from high school to collegiate training
• 11:32 - The post-collegiate transition
• 15:24 - Balancing racing and resting
• 18:44 - Becoming a competitive masters athlete
• 30:54 - Tips for getting into competitive masters track
• 36:20 - How has high school/collegiate coaching & training changed over the years?
• 43:18 - Jenn's biggest tip for the parents of high school runners
• 46:40 - How training changes over the years
• 51:04 - Jenn's shoe rotation
• 1:00:14 - Wrap-up

ASICS is coming in hot as we head into Spring with a big update to one of their most beloved models: the Superblast 3. Nathan and David are joined by Paul Lang (ASICS Global Footwear Senior Product Manager for Performance Running) to talk about all the changes. Version 3 introduces FF Leap, first seen in the Metaspeed series, a re-tooled upper, and much more. Tune in to hear the behind the scenes story of the Superblast 3!

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We're thrilled to have Rabbit as a presenting partner! You can use code DOCTORS10 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 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
• 3:06 - What was the vision behind the Superblast 3
• 5:22 - How does Asics test their shoes?
• 11:34 - Midsole origins and design
• 15:48 - David's comparitive experiences between the Superblast 2 and 3
• 20:14 - Why no plate? Why the specific stack height?
• 25:12 - Upper design
• 33:44 - Changes to the outsole
• 35:02 - The "Blast" line as a whole
• 40:32 - If you could pick one "Blast" shoe, which one are you picking?
• 45:04 - What's coming next for the Blast line
• 47:22 - Wrap-up

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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We're thrilled to have Rabbit as a presenting partner! You can use code DOCTORS10 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 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
• 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