Doctors of Running Podcast · October 28, 2026 · 53 min
#317 Mailbag! What Do We Think About Influencers at Marathons? Do Weighted Vests Help with Training?
Nathan, Matt, and David open the mailbag to answer your questions: what do they think about sponsor entries and influencers at major marathons, and about cheating and false times? They also take on weighted vests in a running routine, shoe picks for hilly walking and sesamoiditis, and whether a shoe can be "too" stable. Want your question on the next episode? Email us at [email protected] ! Rabbit is the presenting partner of our podcast. You can use code SPOOKYDOCS10 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 1:14 - In for Testing: Powered by Skratch Labs 24:08 - Best shoes for hilly walking 28:04 - Best lightweight running shoes with sesamoiditis 37:14 - Thoughts on sponsor exemptions and cheating in major marathons 47:34 - Incorporating walking with weighted vests into a running routine 51:22 - Can a shoe be "too" stable for you? 53:20 - Wrap-up