This or That? Soft vs. Firm Shoes, Reviewing Shoes by Effort vs. Pace, and a Discussion on Marathon Recovery
Doctors of Running
Podcast, Episode 212
Welcome back to another edition of This or That? where Nathan makes David & Matt make their hottest of takes. They debate soft vs firm shoes, PR-ing or running a bucket list race, rehabbing at home or with a PT, and more. They also take a moment to discuss race recovery as we head into fall racing season.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - How to best recover from half and marathons
8:42 - The place of active recovery
11:12 - Taking time off after a marathon
14:20 - Should I race while injured?
17:17 - Post-race mental recovery
26:28 - This or That? Track 5K or Cross-country 5K?
28:40 - Best Endorphin Shift replacement: Glideride Max or Glycerine Max
35:52 - Soft or firm shoes?
39:24 - New PR or run a bucket-list race?
46:24 - Manual therapy or excercise?
50:30 - DIY rehab or going to see a PT?
57:00 - Rigid or flexible forefoot for easy miles?
1:00:16 - Reviewing shoe performance based on effort or pace?
1:09:38 - Wrap-up
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