Our Fears Around Max Cushion Shoes, and a Short Guide to Winter Running
Doctors of Running
Podcast, Episode 214
Max-stack shoes are everywhere and from every brand these days. And even what "maximal" means has changed with the standard midsole thickness creeping closer and closer to 40mm. Nathan and Matt take a look at what "maximal" means now, how our physiology and mechanics change using these shoes, how they effect injury risks, and how much caution runners (especially new ones) should exercise with them. Nathan also gives us his Wisconsin-honed cold weather clothing tips for staying warm as the temps start to drop.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
4:05 - Nathan's specific winter weather clothing recommendations
17:35 - Tips for avoiding dangerous levels of cold
21:21 - Winter stroller running tips
23:51 - Redefining "maximalist" shoes
28:02 - The science of physiological changes in maximal shoes
35:50 - How do maximal shoes impact our injury rates and types?
40:32 - Should running newcomers excersize caution when using maximal shoes?
46:03 - What role do minimalist shoes play?
55:11 - Wrap-up
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#213: Mailbag! | Link
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#212: This or That and Marathon Recovery | Link
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#123: Amelia Boone, 4x World Champion in Obstacle Course Racing | Link
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#111: Mastering the Art of Running Over 40 | Link
(Digging
into Chief Editor Matt Klein's academic work, he and Andrea discuss the
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#95/96: Science of Footwear Design/Biomechanics with Saucony | Link (95)/ Link (96)
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