Time to check the mail! We love answering listener questions and on this round, it's all about shoes. Nathan, David, and Matt talk about the best shoes for Haglunds, fun stable-neutral options, shoes to help with easily-rolled ankles, and more. Want your question on the next mailbag episode? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com!

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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.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 2:05 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 15:12 - Fun alternatives to the Supernova Solution
• 25:56 - Matt's current favorite shoes for Haglund's deformity
• 32:14 - How to explain rockered shoes to the general population
• 39:00 - Shoes similar to the Brooks ST 5
• 46:34 - Shoes to help guard against easily-rolled ankles
• 55:06 - Replacements for the ASICS Glideride 3
• 1:02:22 - Wrap-up

As physical therapists, we get to see a lot of runners stuck in frustrating situations. Andrea, Matt, and David draw on their years of experience to discuss the most common mistakes they see runners make, some leading to injury and some not. They talk about the risks of over-training, playing the comparison game, idolizing achievements, and more. We'd love to hear from you! What are some of the mistakes you've made in your training or running career? Drop a comment or email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

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Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!

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.

Chapters

• 0:00 - Intro
• 3:18 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
• 14:39 - The biggest mistakes we see runners make
• 15:46 - Not running easy runs easy enough
• 19:20 - Over-estimating your abilities
• 22:22 - Doing too much too soon
• 25:16 - Not accounting for outside-of-running variables
• 29:58 - Not adapting training to life stressors
• 33:42 - Basing self-esteem on athletic performance
• 39:26 - Not having a good healthcare practitioner
• 43:50 - Chasing medals & achievements
• 52:14 - Top shoe mistakes
• 1:02:18 - Wrap-up

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.

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Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING!

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.

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