The Run Smarter Podcast

Joel Tobin-White is an Athlete/Coach, Ex Pro Triathlete turned full-time runner and is the co-host of ' For the Kudos '. Over his career Joel has clocked some impressive times including a 62min Half marathon, 13:38 5K and 28:47 10k. On the podcast, we dive into Joel's career highlights, his injury woes, and how he has re-engineered his approach to training to reduce his injury risk. We also answer...

Chloe McLeod is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and co-owner of the Health Performance Collective. She also works with athletes including the Parramatta Eels Rugby team. If you want to progress in your running performance, you need the right advice around nutrition. Here are some of the topics we cover: In this episode you will learn: Subtle symptoms that might relate to poor nutrition. Signs of a he...

Brodie posted on some of the biggest running facebook groups 'What mistakes did you make in your first marathon?' After 230 responses, Brodie collected these into 6 categories and breaks them down in today's episode. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Smarter App IOS or Android   Podcast Facebook gro...

Matthew Boyd is a Physio, Running Coach and Host of the Adaptive Zone Podcast. Today, we brainstorm ways you can return to speed & hills safely following an injury. Check out Matthew on Insta , Facebook , His Website and also his Running Fundamentals Course . Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Sm...

Ashley is a passionate running who has been suffering with PHT since 2014. Alongside her frustrating rehab, she also loves racing marathons. Particularly the Boston Marathon every year. With trying to balance rehab with performance, Ashley struggled to see any real results until she started following the Run Smarter principles. Listen to today's episode to learn how she managed to overcome this ch...

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Simon Bartold jumps on the podcast today to help clear the air on carbon fibre shoes. Simon is a Podiatrist and has spent several years working with the worlds best shoe brands on shoe manufacturing. He is world-class with the latest research on shoe science and performance & is THE expert to ask, 'Is a carbon fibre shoe right for you?' We discuss how these are different to traditional running...

Angela is on the podcast today to share 6 insights she has learnt from her recovery. Here are the topics: Flare-ups are normal Don't be afraid of pain Rehab isn't all or nothing Don't be afraid to progress strength Injuries suck & you are entitled to feel frustrated Don't let anyone else define your progress Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter...

In today's episode, Brodie breaks down two past injury chats from injured runners to help you with your own running rehab. Brodie jumps on a call with Alex after receiving this message: "Hi Brodie, I Tackled Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fascia pain last year but now, the plantar fascia pain is now the main problem and has started flaring up again as I try to resume exercising after a long ill...

This episode reviews a 2022 paper titled: 'Not all bone overuse injuries are stress fractures: it is time for updated terminology'. Learn why stress fractures are so serious and are treated very differently to other running injuries. Discover that most bone stress injuries are not stress fractures, and why it matters. Brodie then discusses the grading system for bone stress injuries, alongside the...

In my opinion JF Esculier is #1 when it comes to evidence based clinic practice for treating runners. He has published several running related studies and is constantly updating his knowledge on all things running. JF does have a huge interest is shoe prescription relating to injury reduction, treatment & performance, so our discussion revolves around just that. We discuss when you should chan...

Brodie talks through his recent hip flexor rehab journey and shares his insights to help you rehab your own injury. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Smarter App IOS or Android   Podcast Facebook group

Michaela had been dealing with a tibialis posterior injury for several months without improvement. However, she is here to share her successes including rehab principles, strengthening exercises, running modifications, footwear recommendations, and pain guidelines in order to successfully complete a recent marathon! Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Sma...

Taren Gesell is the Owner of Mymottiv.com and is on the podcast today to help improve the quality of your training. We cover common pitfalls runner's make with their training efficiency and what a weekly routine should look like. Listen to learn: What an efficient training plan looks like Thoughts on stretching, foam rolling, and massage guns How to use training zones Rest days, strength days, and...

Today Brodie released a patron exclusive episode on how to manage low back pain. Brodie shares his experiences with low back pain before diving into topics such as: The myth between core strength and low back pain Should you activate your core when running? Is low back pain from poor posture Injections/medications/Surgery and scans Breathing tips with heavy lifting Effective Mobility exercises  Ba...

This episode we identify common misconceptions surrounding knee osteoarthritis and bust common myths you might have. Ideas around: What is knee OA? What causes knee OA? What are the consequences of having OA? What is the symptom timeline? What are common non-surgical treatments? We also discuss the correlation between running and osteoarthritis. What some common symptoms are and if you can continu...

This episode discusses a 2018 paper by Jill Cook titled: 'Ten treatments to avoid in patients with lower limb tendon pain' Listen in to hear what treatments you should and shouldn't avoid including injections, scans, stretching and exercise. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Smarter App IOS or Andro...

Katie was dealing with persistent ankle and knee problems and was trying desperately to complete a half marathon. After a year of set-backs, she changed strategies and finally started building momentum. Katie is on the podcast today to share her frustrating moments and step-by-step guide for success! Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book...

Brodie talks about his recent dilemma with calf soreness and the strategies you can implement to reduce your risk of injury. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Smarter App IOS or Android   Podcast Facebook group

Dr. Duane Scotti , DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running community for 20+ years. Today, Duane talks about his 6 step plan to grow as a runner which is available to download below: [Download] How to Grow as a Runner 6-Step Plan Also Race Day Blueprint- 10 Tips...

Trevor and Angie co-host the Marathon Training Academy and join me for a host hangout to talk about: When is it okay to run with pain? What to look for in a training plan The link between life stress and injury How to sharpen your mental game The pain, rest, weakness downward spiral What to do when injuries aren’t getting any worse or any better Tips for preventing and better handling “hitting the...

Rebecca Rushton is a Podiatrist working with runners. On today's episode we dive into her two recent publications. Paper 1: Friction blisters: A new paradigm to explain causation Paper 2: Friction blisters on the feet: A critical assessment of current prevention strategies Listen now to learn the insights behind these research papers along with practical tips to treat and prevent blisters. Also ch...

Eoin Everard is a Physio, Pilates Instructor, has a PhD in Human Movement and is an Irish National Champion in the 1500m distance. On this episode, Eoin explains the difference between a Neuromuscular and Aerobic Runner including: How do we know which runner type we are? What is the key differences between groups? How can each runner type reach a performance PB? What weekly routines are different...

Kevin Maggs joins us once again on the Run Smarter Podcast! Previously in episode 32 discussing Knee OA Misconceptions, Kevin talks today about the physiological influences on chronic pain. Also known as pain amplifiers, Kevin dives into areas such as diet, stress, sleep, hypoxia, fats, insulin surges, free radicals, immune cells, autoimmune processes and several other influences that heighten you...

Stephanie Hnatiuk is a sports dietician and is on the podcast to answer the Run Smarter Patron Questions, including: What are the benefits of collagen supplements? Should we change our diet throughout the year? What should we eat before running? What should we eat after running to enhance recovery? What sports nutrition supplements do you recommend? Check out Steph's new podcast titled: 'Fuel, Run...