This or That, Vol. 2: Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Everything? Best Hoka Racer? Stretch When?? Pancakes vs. Waffles!?
Doctors of Running
Podcast, Episode 178
The game is This or That? No gray areas, no "it depends". Matt and David go back and forth on shoes, training, and more. They pit the soon-to-be-released Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 against a bevvy of competitors' shoes like the Boston 12 and Mach X. They debate easy runs vs. long runs, stretching post-run or not, running in the rain vs. running in the cold, and even more. Have a debate you'd like to hear? DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Olympic trials reactions
10:00 - Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Boston 12
17:40 - Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Mach X for long run workouts
21:24 - Non-plated long distance racer
26:38 - Easy long runs vs. long run workouts
29:14 - Stretching post workout
32:16 - Rocket X 2 vs. Cielo X 1
38:26 - Asics Nimbus vs. Cumulus
40:32 - Endorphin Speed 4 vs. Rebellion Flash 2
44:26 - Running in the cold vs. running in the rain
50:20 - Pacers or not during races
56:01 - Medial post vs. sidewalls/guide rails
1:01:18 - Pancakes vs. waffles
1:02:27 - Wrap-up
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