EPISODE · Nov 7, 2022 · 21 MIN
DOR Shakeout: A Guide to Training in Super Shoes
from Doctors of Running Podcast · host Doctors of Running
Bonus "shakeout" episode! Super shoes with next generation foams and carbon plates aren't just made for racing anymore. Almost every running shoe company has come out with a plated, super-foamed training companion to their racing shoes. It's tempting to try the latest and greatest, but doing so comes with some risks. Matt will give you a quick guide on how to prepare & strengthen your body to handle the unique biomechanical demands that these new shoes introduce. Enjoy this short bonus show, with episode 113 coming in just a couple days! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - Should we train full time in super shoes? 5:51 - How to prepare your body for running in super shoes 7:47 - Training on unstable surfaces 10:28 - Strengthening your calves for low drop & rockers 14:47 - Do more single leg squats! 17:31 - Ease super shoes into your training
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Bonus "shakeout" episode! Super shoes with next generation foams and carbon plates aren't just made for racing anymore. Almost every running shoe company has come out with a plated, super-foamed training companion to their racing shoes. It's tempting to try the latest and greatest, but doing so comes with some risks. Matt will give you a quick guide on how to prepare & strengthen your body to handle the unique biomechanical demands that these new shoes introduce. Enjoy this short bonus show, with episode 113 coming in just a couple days! Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:01 - Should we train full time in super shoes? 5:51 - How to prepare your body for running in super shoes 7:47 - Training on unstable surfaces 10:28 - Strengthening your calves for low drop & rockers 14:47 - Do more single leg squats! 17:31 - Ease super shoes into your training
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