Andrea Myers, PT, DPT, OCS

09/25/2025

Great info from the Eastern Buckeye Track Club about how to compete in track and field as an adult! For local CT runners, and USATF New England and CT (not on IG) are great resources for regional events.

09/16/2025

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09/14/2025

Two of my favorite guests - JennGiles Eat4Sport and Fit Chick - Selene Yeager - joined the Doctors of Running pod to discuss women’s nutrition and training needs. This was one of my favorite episodes!

Note: This is a re-air of one of our favorite podcast discussions. We'll be back with a new episode next week!Andrea Myers and Megan Flynn host two very spec...

09/11/2025

On Cloudboom Max

Review by Matt and Andrea, with some bonus thoughts: https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2025/09/on-cloudboom-max-review-2025.html

The On Cloudboom Max is a super trainer for runners looking for a cushioned but firmer shoe meant for slower and longer paces. The midsole features two layers of Helion HF and a full length plate that make for a firmer and stiff ride that feels better the slower you go. The fit features a wide, anatomic toe box that will work best for those wanting more room. The geometry is best for slower running as faster speeds can feel clunky. Best as a recovery day shoe for some or a heavier but protective distance shoe for others, the On Cloudboom Max is a new introduction for the market that attempts to meet the needs of the recreational >4 hour marathoner.

08/26/2025

It was a little strange taking an off season break in the middle of August, but that’s exactly what I did after racing indoor and outdoor track this year. I ran very little and greatly enjoyed some shorter, easy bike rides the past couple of weeks. It is so important for endurance athletes to take time off their sport at the end of the season, rather than just trying to train hard year round, which often results in injury, illness, or burnout. I was happy to take a few days off running at the beginning of my break, but by the end of the two weeks I was re-energized and ready to get back into training. A break doesn’t mean lying around on the couch for two weeks - it just means take time off your primary sport and any high intensity work. Make sure you or your coach are programming breaks into your yearly training. Timing will depend on the training and racing you are doing, but everyone needs 1-2 true off season periods per year. Yes, you will lose a little fitness, but the only way to keep making gains is to take a step back and let your body absorb all the great work you’ve done. You will come back refreshed and ready to work hard again for the following season.

08/15/2025

Altra Torin 8

Full review by Andrea Myers out now: https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2025/08/altra-torin-8-review-2025.html

The Altra Torin 8 is a zero drop, moderately cushioned daily trainer that features Altra's classic wide toe box and comfortable upper. Altra says v8 features both an upper update and an improved midsole foam, called Altra EGO Max. I definitely enjoyed the roomier toe box of v8, but found the new midsole to be on the firmer side, similar to v7. While the Torin 8 is marketed as a neutral daily trainer, it actually features a large medial sidewall that provided noticeable resistance to medial motion during my test runs. The Torin 8 will be best for runners who prefer a zero drop, higher stack shoe with a firmer ride and some medial guidance.

08/09/2025

My family is a running family - my sisters and I started with kiddie races and junior track and field at age 4. We have carried our love of running throughout our lives, thanks to our parents, who are also lifelong runners. We had so much fun racing the Nick Teddy 5k today (and my younger nephews did the kids’ race). My goal was to help my 14 year old nephew get a 5k PR. He succeeded, getting a huge PR of 19:02 (and after a basketball game last night). For me, racing a 5k after a year of 800/mile training was a shock to the system, but I am very happy with 19:08 in the 80F temps, which was good enough for first female. Normally I would not like losing a race to a family member, but I make an exception for him 🙌

I raced in the Fast-R Nitro Elite 3, which I loved for the distance. It is absolutely as propulsive as the Alphafly 1 and I would definitely use it for future 5k-half marathons.

After a long indoor and outdoor track season, it is time for some rest and to recharge for the coming indoor season!

08/08/2025

I am visiting my parents for a long weekend and they gave me this gem from long ago…freshman year of high school XC and track to be exact. I had the best teammates and coaches and the camaraderie we had was unmatched. My town had a great USATF junior T&F team and I ran with several of these incredible women starting in elementary school. My nephew will be a freshman at the same high school and is starting on the XC team in a couple of weeks 🥹 Good luck to all the high school runners out there gearing up for the season!

08/03/2025

07/27/2025

has been crushing it this year and had another great race at the Riverside Crit this morning! She took 3rd in the sprint in the 4/5 race on a course she knows well from doing two races at Grant’s Tomb a few weeks ago. Sandy works hard and races smart and it is paying off big time for her. Congratulations!! 🎉🎉🎉

07/26/2025

put on a great meet last night at Arlington High School! I ran the open 800, which ended up being me and several guys, and I finished in 2:25 (I think, results not posted yet) and 3rd place. While I know I can run faster with more speed endurance work, I am thrilled with my consistency in my first year back on the track since high school. I ran 2:25 and 2:26 during indoor season and 2:24, 2:27, and 2:25 for outdoor. Huge thanks to my coach, and Liam and Neil at for helping me build strength and explosiveness for the 800. I’ve got a 5k at home in Illinois in a couple weeks and then it will be off season time and onwards to 2026!

07/25/2025

NEW | HOKA Rocket X 3
See Andrea and Matt's review here: https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/2025/07/hoka-rocket-x-3-review-2025.html

The HOKA Rocket X 3 is a super racing shoe for those who want a fast shoe that has a stable neutral ride. The new single-layer engineered mesh provides a true to size, snug, secure and breathable fit for those with normal to narrow width feet. The full length, winged carbon fiber plate provides snappiness and additional central guidance along with significant sidewalls and a wider midfoot. Two layers of PEBA midsole foam provide a bouncy and aggressive ride that works better the faster you go. A refined and faster version of its predecessor, the Rocket X 3 is best for those with mild stability and guidance needs wanting to go fast.