About this episode

The hosts examine common running beliefs and the evidence behind them in a segment called Fact or Fiction.

Nathan, Matt, and David put a series of common running beliefs to the test in a round of Fact or Fiction. They dig into questions about training, biomechanics, and gear — weighing the evidence on everything from compression socks and treadmill incline settings to warmup routines, arch support, and what the research actually says about running efficiency and injury risk. Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/ Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code MAYDOCS10 to get 10% off your entire order of $50.00 or more. Note that the code is limited to one use per customer and can't be combined with other discounts. The code is active from 1st of every month to last day at 11:59PM PST, but don't worry because we'll be bringing you a new code every month. Shop now at https://www.runinrabbit.com . Our In For Testing segment is fueled by Skratch Labs! Get 20% off your first order from Skratch with code: DOCTORSOFRUNNING ! https://www.skratchlabs.com Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:14 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 13:00 - Thoughts on Brooks shoes & perceived midsole softness 25:08 - Fact or Fiction? You should stretch before running…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nathan, Matt, David

Topics covered

• running beliefs
• injury risk
• training
• biomechanics
• gear
• warmup routines
• arch support

Keywords

• running
• injury prevention
• warmup
• arch support
• compression socks
• treadmill incline
• overtraining
• nutrition

Sponsors

Rabbit, Skratch Labs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Doctors of Running

Products: compression socks, Brooks shoes, DOR Merch

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