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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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

Time for a little DOR myth busting! Nathan, David, and Matt team up to take a look at some user-submitted running "truths", to shed some light on whether they're fact or fiction. Does your cadence need to be at least 180spm? Is it ok to run in super shoes if you're "slow"? How much cushion is too much? We'd love to do more of these, so hit us up with your running myths at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com.

Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/

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/.

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
• 13:14 - Fact or Fiction? If you need orthotics once, you need them forever
• 25:00 - Most runs should be Zone 2 + 80/20 training
• 33:14 - Running cadence should be at least 180 steps per minute
• 38:50 - More cushion is better
• 44:04 - Running is bad for your knees
• 51:04 - Barefoot shoes cause injuries
• 57:30 - Super shoes don't work for slower runners
• 1:03:08 - Soft surfaces reduce injury risk
• 1:09:30 - All shoes can be trail shoes if you try hard enough
• 1:12:48 - Wrap-up