Doctors of Running Podcast

Hoka's making big strides in 2026 with a big updated to their top-tier distance racing shoe: the Cielo X1 3.0. Matt is joined by Rebekah Broe, Senior Director of Product Performance Footwear at HOKA, to dive into every detail of the changes. They talk foam composition, midsole geometry, tweaks to the plate and much more!
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We're thrilled to have Rabbit as a presenting partner! You can use code DORMARCH10 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 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
2:06 - The origin of the Cielo X1 line
5:26 - How long did development take?
8:26 - How has 3.0's geometry changed from the previous version?
14:34 - Why did the cutouts change?
19:14 - What Hoka sees as the ideal use for this shoe
22:18 - The role of the central groove
27:12 - How has the plate changed?
33:02 - The nature of the midsole foam
39:30 - Upper changes
45:18 - Who does Hoka think this shoe will/won't work for?
49:36 - Wrap-up

On this episode, Andrea is joined by Jennifer St. Jean, an incredibly accomplished masters track runner and high school & collegiate coach. Jen shares insights from her long and decorated masters track career on how to stay healthy, consistent, and competitive as you age.
Jen is a mom of 3, she’s coached all ages including high school & college. She’s a researcher at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Her lifetime PRs 1500/800m 4:19/2:08. She runs for Central Park Track Club Tracksmith and is an Alum of UMass Amherst. She’s a multi-time masters national champion and World Indoor Masters Champ in the 1500m.
Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/
We're thrilled to have Rabbit as a presenting partner! You can use code DOCTORS10 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 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 - Jenn's running background
8:16 - Tips for transferring from high school to collegiate training
11:32 - The post-collegiate transition
15:24 - Balancing racing and resting
18:44 - Becoming a competitive masters athlete
30:54 - Tips for getting into competitive masters track
36:20 - How has high school/collegiate coaching & training changed over the years?
43:18 - Jenn's biggest tip for the parents of high school runners
46:40 - How training changes over the years
51:04 - Jenn's shoe rotation
1:00:14 - Wrap-up

ASICS is coming in hot as we head into Spring with a big update to one of their most beloved models: the Superblast 3. Nathan and David are joined by Paul Lang (ASICS Global Footwear Senior Product Manager for Performance Running) to talk about all the changes. Version 3 introduces FF Leap, first seen in the Metaspeed series, a re-tooled upper, and much more. Tune in to hear the behind the scenes story of the Superblast 3!
Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/
We're thrilled to have Rabbit as a presenting partner! You can use code DOCTORS10 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 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
3:06 - What was the vision behind the Superblast 3
5:22 - How does Asics test their shoes?
11:34 - Midsole origins and design
15:48 - David's comparitive experiences between the Superblast 2 and 3
20:14 - Why no plate? Why the specific stack height?
25:12 - Upper design
33:44 - Changes to the outsole
35:02 - The "Blast" line as a whole
40:32 - If you could pick one "Blast" shoe, which one are you picking?
45:04 - What's coming next for the Blast line
47:22 - Wrap-up

If we have a favorite phrase, you know it's going to be "it depends." Well, not when we've got a round of "This or That"! Nathan, Matt, and David put themselves on the hot seat to tackle your This or That ideas. Super trainers or plated trainers? Hot weather or cold weather? Running in a blizzard or running in a hurricane?! Things get a little wild on this one, so tune in!
Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/
We're thrilled to have Rabbit as a presenting partner! You can use code DOCTORS10 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 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
3:20 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs
21:00 - This or That: true easy day shoe or a do-it-all shoe?
27:16 - Running in frigid cold with shorts, or in heat with long pants?
36:00 - Super trainers or plated performance trainers?
41:02 - Donut mile or beer mile?
45:46 - More fun: 5K training or marathon training?
49:52 - Marathon race route: out & back or a loop?
51:26 - Achilles tear or ACL tear?
52:54 - Stability racing shoes or stability trainers?
55:36 - Run in a tropical storm or run in a blizzard?
1:01:34 - For long-term health: super shoes or no super shoes?
1:05:06 - Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots?
1:06:20 - Wrap-up

Time for a little DOR myth busting! Nathan, David, and Matt team up to take a look at some user-submitted running "truths", to shed some light on whether they're fact or fiction. Does your cadence need to be at least 180spm? Is it ok to run in super shoes if you're "slow"? How much cushion is too much? We'd love to do more of these, so hit us up with your running myths at [email protected].
Get your DOR Merch: https://doctors-of-running.myspreadshop.com/
We're thrilled to have Rabbit as a presenting partner! You can use code DOCTORS10 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 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/.
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
13:14 - Fact or Fiction? If you need orthotics once, you need them forever
25:00 - Most runs should be Zone 2 + 80/20 training
33:14 - Running cadence should be at least 180 steps per minute
38:50 - More cushion is better
44:04 - Running is bad for your knees
51:04 - Barefoot shoes cause injuries
57:30 - Super shoes don't work for slower runners
1:03:08 - Soft surfaces reduce injury risk
1:09:30 - All shoes can be trail shoes if you try hard enough
1:12:48 - Wrap-up