The Run Smarter Podcast

Duane Scotti is a Physical Therapist, Run Coach and host of the Healthy Runner Podcast. Today, Brodie and Duane talk about base training. Duane goes through: What is base training and what are the essential components? What are the benefits of base training? What are some common mistakes runners make when incorporating base training? How should we progress our weekly mileage, long runs and incorpo...

In today's episode, Brodie reviews a 2019 paper titled 'World-Class Long-Distance Running Performances Are Best Predicted by Volume of Easy Runs and Deliberate Practice of Short-Interval and Tempo Runs'.  This paper examines world-class athletes and their training habits in a 10-week lead-up to their goal event. They analyse all different training sessions including: Easy runs Tempo runs Long-inte...

This episode is dedicated to those who have been struggling with minor, yet stubborn symptoms. Brodie consults a lot of injured runners who are puzzled when their injury doesn't get worse but isn't getting better. We uncover the troubleshooting and reasons behind injuries getting stuck in limbo and how you can overcome them.  Brodie starts by discussing common reasons why an injury can become so s...

Brodie unpacks the causes, treatments and management principles of lower-limb muscle strains: Tune in to this episode to learn: The differences between a grade 1,2 and 3 muscle strain. Common areas for runners to develop muscle strains, and why they occur. Early management effectiveness. Including rest, ice, compression, elevation, compression and anti-inflammation medication. Advice around loadin...

In today's solo episode, Brodie dives into his tips to help runners who are managing multiple injuries.  When injured, it can be tough to plan a running schedule, find cross-training options and find time for rehabilitation exercises. However, this problem gets a lot more complicated when facing more than one injury at one time.  Brodie breaks down this episode into four phases to help you with yo...

In today's episode, Brodie talks about the difference between an innocent niggle and an injury. Brodie breaks down his own ideas, thoughts and definitions between the two experiences and the symptoms, characteristics and treatment approaches for reach. Listen in to learn: How long a niggle should last. At what point a niggle carries over into an injury What relevance you should give niggles What t...

Lindsey is a PT and also competed as a 4-year scholar-athlete playing soccer. Furthering her career she became a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2016.  She then completed the University of Chicago Medicine Orthopedic Manual Therapy Fellowship in 2019.    Her clinical and research interests include treating runners and triathletes, people with chronic and persistent pain, and peop...

After developing PHT in 2016, Michelle encountered 13 doctors and 3 years of pain before reaching an accurate diagnosis. Through lifestyle changes, strength exercises and finding the right therapist, she managed to eventually see progress. Michelle has returned to 25 miles per week of pain-free running and is ready to share her success story. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouT...

Meghann Featherstun is a Nutritionist and experienced Sports Dietician with particular knowledge around fasting in endurance athletes. In this episode, Meghann talks about her recommendations for exercising in a fasted state including the fasting window and the exercise intensities.  Meghann also comments on the differences females have compared to males when fasting and the impact it has on hormo...

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The podcast is celebrating 200 episodes with a special Q&A! Brodie talks about the success and growth of the podcast over the past 100 episodes and answers four questions from listeners: How do you plan a speed goal (5K PB) and a marathon goal at the same time? Is it possible and wise to concurrently train for both of these at once? If it is okay to train for both how should I implement a stra...

Nathan Carlson is a US-based Physical Therapist and co-host of the Runners Zone podcast. Brodie and Nathan talk about the importance of developing independence during a runner's rehabilitation and how a therapist needs to nature the independent process.  This is important for every runner to know whether you are injured or not. Some therapists may misdirect rehabilitation toward a short-term, depe...

Alisa has been suffering from Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (AKA tibialis posterior tendinopathy) for 5 long months. Long hours at work hindered the recovery process. Alisa also continued to run through her foot pain as symptoms seemed to decrease during the run. However, this decision resulted in ongoing pain and irritation week by week.  Brodie & Alisa talk about her treatment plan and...

Charlie Reid is a kinesiologist and S&C specialist. Today, Charlie talks about the 5 common errors runners make with strength training. Here are the errors we will discuss today: Allocating too much low-intensity Avoiding heavy lifting Failing to progress over time Avoiding power exercises Becoming too functional Lastly, Charlie shares his recommended strength exercises and power exercises for...

Glen is an international lecturer, physiotherapist and guest speaker on the topic of mental health and running.  Today, we discuss the benefits running can have on your physical and psychological wellbeing along with any drawbacks. Click the link for Glen's talk on mental health at the Therapy expo.  Research article: A Scoping Review of the Relationship between Running and Mental Health Click her...

Andy Blow is the founder of Precision Hydration and a former elite triathlete. In today's episode, we delve into the misconceptions around sweat & hydration advice and how to individually tailor a fueling strategy to help your performance. Andy also answers your questions around cramping, running in cold conditions, gels for a sensitive stomach and if hydrating days before a race is necessary....

Luke is a Sports & Exercise Chiropractor who has a particular interest in the management, treatment and prevention of calf and achilles injuries.  I interview Luke and explore the common causes for this injury and the most common mistakes runners make in their recovery plan. Luke also provides his checklist if calf strains are a regular occurrence in your training. We also go through your patr...

Shane Johnstone is an ultra runner, exercise physiologist and race director at Transcend trails. Today, Shane talks about the skills and drills you can implement to become a better trail runner. We dive into the different surfaces and obstacles when trail running, how your running technique should adapt to the change in terrain, and what gear is helpful for performance. We also answer your patron...

Denny Krahe is a Running coach & the host of Diz Runs Radio. Today, we dive into HR and effort-based training. I and the podcast patrons ask the following questions: What are heart rate and effort-based training? And what are the benefits/limitations? How do you see runners misusing this form of training and what are some common misconceptions? Should HR zones change over time as you improve?...

In today's episode, I go into detail about the 4 reasons runners are told to buy new shoes. 1.) When it reaches a certain timeframe (eg. every 12 months). 2.) When the shoes reach a certain mileage 3.) When they lose cushioning  4.) When there is wear & tear on the sole I unpack the inconsistencies of these guidelines and share my theories on the right time to buy running shoes. Become a Patro...

When injured, quantifying your pain levels is essential. It can help you: Interpret load tolerance Interpret treatment effects Measure long term trends In today's episode, Brodie talks about his own interpretation of the pain scale and the characteristics of each severity level. Brodie works up from 0 to 10 so you can gain insight into each pain level and help you accurately measure your own injur...

Quantifying your rate of received exhaustion (RPE) is essential to every runner. It can help you: Accurately calculate your training impulse (TRIMP) Surpass the limitation of running speed and running heart rate when measuring intensity. In today's episode, Brodie talks about his own interpretation of the RPE scale and the characteristics of each intensity zone. Brodie works up from 0 to 10 so you...

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Eric Hegedus is a Professor, physical therapist, clinician scientist and researcher with a brand new publication titled: Comprehensive return to competitive distance running: A clinical commentary (2021). Today, Eric talks about his new publication and the role he finds himself in working with competitive runners. We investigate the contents of the paper including key insights to return to running...

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