EP 701: Super Shoes and Smart Stretches—What Runners Need to Know

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🗓️ 31 October 2024

⏱️ 70 minutes

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Summary

Returning guest and renowned physical therapist Jay Dicharry returns to unravel the truths and myths around stretching, mobility, and shoe selection for runners. Jay sheds light on the debate between static and dynamic stretching, highlighting how dynamic stretching can better prepare runners for performance and injury prevention. He distinguishes between flexibility (passive) and mobility (active control), emphasizing that mobility training, joint stability, and motor control are crucial for long-term success in distance running. The conversation also explores footwear’s role, with insights into the benefits and risks of minimal and super shoes and how each type can impact running biomechanics. Jay encourages runners to focus on strength and mobility exercises to support muscle mass, bone density, and efficient movement. Runners will leave with actionable tips to improve their range of motion, prevent injury, and make informed choices about stretching and footwear for their unique needs.

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0:00.0	And this will be back to you guys.
0:03.6	Is there a wrong way to run?
0:04.9	Don't focus on that so much, but if your form's changing
0:07.3	significantly throughout your run,
0:08.6	you should probably take steps to make sure
0:10.5	that the U that shows up at mile one is the same person
0:13.3	at mile 10, 20, and 30, and et cetera, down the line, right?
0:16.0	So I want to make you very fatigue robust,
0:19.2	and that comes from owning the range of motion that you have.
0:22.4	Hey, that's beautiful.
0:36.0	Welcome to the Trailhead of TrailRunner Nation. We go on virtual trail runs with guests that are going to help us learn about our health,
0:41.2	about our strength, about how to be more mobile, and how to be better
0:46.3	runners, and maybe that translates into being better human beings.
0:50.4	Well, Scott, at the conclusion of this episode, you said, this may be one of our best ever
0:57.4	and I'll have to agree.
0:58.8	Jay Deshari shares with us everything we wanted to know about stretching and shoes in one
1:04.4	episode out of all episodes.
1:06.9	This is the one to watch on YouTube because he uses hand gestures and signals and draws
1:12.5	it out in space so well.
1:15.1	So join us on YouTube as well.
1:18.7	As temperatures drop and the trails get frosty, it's time to talk about layering Scott because
1:24.0	the right gear can mean the difference
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