#279 Fact or Fiction! 180+ Cadence is Ideal? Running is Bad for Your Knees? Super Shoes Aren’t for Slow Runners? episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 1H 13M

#279 Fact or Fiction! 180+ Cadence is Ideal? Running is Bad for Your Knees? Super Shoes Aren’t for Slow Runners?

from Doctors of Running Podcast · host Doctors of Running

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 [email protected] 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.comChapters0:00 - Intro2:14 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs13:14 - Fact or Fiction? If you need orthotics once, you need them forever25:00 - Most runs should be Zone 2 + 80/20 training33:14 - Running cadence should be at least 180 steps per minute38:50 - More cushion is better44:04 - Running is bad for your knees51:04 - Barefoot shoes cause injuries57:30 - Super shoes don't work for slower runners1:03:08 - Soft surfaces reduce injury risk1:09:30 - All shoes can be trail shoes if you try hard enough1:12:48 - Wrap-up

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