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Sunday, June 16, 2024

Best Daily Trainers of 2024 So Far, Part 1 | DOR Podcast #195


Best Daily Trainers of 2024 So Far, Part 1
Doctors of Running Podcast, Episode 195


We're just about halfway through 2024 so it's time to take a look at our favorite shoes of the year so far! Matt & Nathan get together to break down their favorite trainers: daily, max-stack, lightweight/speed, and best value. They also discuss how our definition of "supertrainer" is changing as more and more brands come out with their versions. We want to hear from you! What's been your favorite shoe(s) of the year so far? What are you looking forward to for the back half of the year? DM us on Instagram or email us at doctorsofrunningpodcast@gmail.com.



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Chapters

0:00 - Intro 
2:58 - What defines a supertrainer? 
10:02 - Favorite daily trainers 
16:56 - Favorite max-stack shoes 
21:08 - Favorite lightweight training shoes 
30:28 - Best value shoes 
35:44 - Wrap-up

Recent Episodes

#194: This or That | Link
(Debating shoes and much more)

#193: Mizuno Joins!  |
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(They discuss the new Neo Vista and their design philosophy)

#192: Mailbag!  | Link
(Plate science, energy in EVA vs. Superfoam)

#191: Our Top Super Shoes of 2024 So Far  |
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(Matt and David share their favorites)


#190: Buy or Sell  |
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(Super trainers, minimalism, and much more)

#189: Running with Cancer  |
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(Scott Capozza joins to share about running with cancer and how to approach PT during treatment)

#188: Saucony Endorphin Pro 4  | Link
(The team answers questions on flat feet, super shoes and more)

#187: Masters Runners Research  |
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(The team answers questions on flat feet, super shoes and more)

#186: Mailbag and Best Trainers  |
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(The team answers questions on flat feet, super shoes and more)


#185: Complete Guide to Stability  | Link
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#184: Kara Goucher Joins!  |
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#183: 3 Studies on Running-Related Injuries | Link
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#182: Super Shoes vs. Super Spikes |
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#181: How to Train and Adapt to Super Shoes | Link
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#180: Mailbag! | Link
(Calf injuries, cadence, and more
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#179: The Run Coach Episode | Link
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#178: This or That | Link
(We compare everything from shoes to viewer submitted topics
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#177: We Talk with Altra Running! |
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(The team chats about zero drop, wide fitting shoes, and going FWD
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#176: Buy or Sell? |
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(Matt and Andrea debate several topics from 4+ marathon shoes to HR monitors
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Check out some of our favorite episodes!

#160: Bone Health for Runners |
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(Montana Running Lab's Rich Willy breaks down bone health science)

#154: Ashley Mateo, Running Journalism |
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(Running journalist Ashley Mateo joins for a conversation on sources)


#138: The Latest Findings on Super Shoes | Link
(Geoff Burns and Dustin Joubert share research on super shoes for slower runners)

#123: Amelia Boone, 4x World Champion in Obstacle Course Racing |
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(Andrea and Megan have a fun and insightful conversation on OCR, injuries, and eating disorder with the Queen of Pain, Amelia Boone)

#111: Mastering the Art of Running Over 40
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(Digging into Chief Editor Matt Klein's academic work, he and Andrea discuss the science of running at an older age. They cover a lot of ground from injuries to injury prevention.)

#95/96: Science of Footwear Design/Biomechanics with Saucony | Link (95)/ Link (96)
(In these episodes, we got a chance to speak with the footwear designers at Saucony to go in-depth on the design process there year-in and year-out. High level conversation on shoe design!)

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