Racing Against the Odds: The Science of Running with Cancer (feat. Scott Capozza, Oncology-Certified PT)Doctors of Running Podcast, Episode 189 On this episode, Andrea is joined by oncologic physical therapist, Scott Capozza for a practical and scientific approach to running while fighting and surviving cancer. Scott shares his own journey with testicular cancer. He and Andrea discuss the role of physical therapy for oncology patients, recommendations for maintaining running during cancer treatment, and practical advice for returning to fitness after treatment is over ..read more

Saucony Peregrine 14 Review: A Different Bird By Andrea Myers and Matthew Klein The Saucony Peregrine series has long been a staple trail shoe. Released at a similar time to the Kinvara and Kinvara Trail, the Peregrine has maintained a good combination of having a lower drop, being a bit lighter but still being durable enough for a variety of trails. The Saucony Peregrine 13 was a favorite and was one of the times the series felt like a trail racing shoe. A slightly snug, nimble ride felt great for a variety of trail runs and even when picking up the pace. Despite having similar design ..read more

  Happy Monday runners! Each year since 2022 we try to release two reports a year to share how much the team is making. We believe in transparency and want to highlight where our sources of income are coming from. In our sixth report, we recap our biggest six month period ever. This report is a bit late because we've been trying to sort some info out these months, but before we got to mid-2024, we wanted to get this out so we could share a bit about what's been going on for the team. Read more ..read more

On Cloudsurfer Trail ReviewBy Matthew Klein The On Cloudsurfer 7 was one of the first well-cushioned On models. Since that time, their models have been continually refined, improved and closing in on their "running on clouds" tagline. Unexpectedly, On has decided to release a trail version, although this is not uncommon among popular companies. Although often fairly good shoes, this is always surprising coming from companies that have excellent trail shoes. What is most surprising is that the On Cloudsurfer Trail is almost a better road shoe than its road counterpart. A hybrid road/tra ..read more

Brooks Caldera 7 ReviewBy David Salas The Brooks Caldera is the highly cushioned trail running shoe for the company. The shoe has always been characterized by having large amounts of foam, decent traction, and no rock plate. The shoe continues its lineage with a few tweaks in the midsole and fit.  Read more ..read more

    Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Analysis: Differing Opinions! and Customizing Review Searches for Optimal Running PerformanceDoctors of Running Podcast, Episode 188 If you've been following Doctors of Running for a while, you know we don't always agree on shoes we test. Today Matt & Andrea host a special episode to discuss their differing opinions on Saucony's latest racer, the Endorphin Pro 4. Andrea loves it at 5K/10K pace while Matt enjoys it most at marathon/tempo paces. They dig into what make their experiences different, how biomechanics influence our perception of shoes (es ..read more

Salomon Index.03 ReviewBy David Salas and Bach Pham The Index series from Salomon was created as part of Salomon's major sustainability initiative to try and create a fully recyclable shoe that performed. The project focuses on designing a model that could both serve the original purpose and find a new afterlife rather than going straight to the trash yard. The Salmon Index.03 is the third in the line, designed to be repurposed into ski boots for a second life. Read more ..read more

The Monday Shakeout: What Happens to Midsoles As They Wear Out? By Matthew Klein This week Matt takes a look at the life of a midsole, and what happens as they are run in over time. We release a Shakeout each Monday focusing on a new topic from the team. Have an idea for us? Email us at doctorsofrunning@gmail.com Read more ..read more

On Cloudmonster Hyper ReviewBy David Salas and Andrea Myers The On Cloudmonster Hyper is a maximum cushioned training shoe that is meant to tackle everything from daily mileage to long runs and workouts. The shoe introduces Helion HF, the midsole from the CloudBoom Echo 3, into a training shoe that is encapsulated and surrounded by their traditional CloudTec foam. An interesting expansion from the Cloudmonster line that is quite different and an obvious entry into the Super Trainer category, the On Cloudmonster Hyper is something new while still being classically On.   Read m ..read more

    Matt's Masters Runners Research, In-DepthDoctors of Running Podcast, Episode 187 Our very own Matt Klein is approaching the finish line on his dissertation research on masters runners. On this episode he and Nathan break down his findings! Matt's research takes a look at biomechanical changes in masters runners and the prevalence of Achilles and calf injuries. Matt explains the methodology of his two studies and what conclusions can be drawn from them. They also explore how the average runner can maximize their longevity and performance as they age. Read more ..read more