The Run Smarter Podcast

Andrew is on the podcast today to make you rethink your hydration strategy. He also introduces a new resistant starch product designed to keep you hydrated for longer and recover faster post workout. Listen to this episode to learn the most effective hydration strategy, the science behind resistant starch products, the effects of dehydration and fueling tips for your running. Learn more at https:/...

This episode covers Rob's struggles and eventually, success with proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Hear his injury insights, mistakes and helpful tips for anyone looking to overcome their own running 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

This episode covers the follow question submitted by a run smarter scholar: "What should I focus on during the off-season 1 year before a marathon?"   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

This episode covers everything to do with Orthobiologics, PRP, stem call therapy and other injectables for the treatment of a tendinopathy. Resources and papers covered: Paper 1: Orthobiologics: Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Tendinopathies (2021) Paper 2: Application of Orthobiologics in Achilles Tendinopathy: A Review (2022) Paper 3: Effect of High-Volume Injection, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and...

In this episode Brodie answers a question submitted from a run smarter scholar:  "Hi Brodie, I have slowly increased my cadence over time with a metronome over the past few months and I am now at 178 and feeling pretty comfortable with it. How do I know when I have found my "Ideal" cadence? Thank you!" Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Bo...

In this Q&A episode, Brodie answers the following questions: What is the best way to have a deload week? Reduction in volume, intensity or both? What is the best way to get back running after a stress fracture? How can I progress from a 21min 5k to a 20min 5k? How do I schedule 3 strength sessions into my week if I am running 4-5x per week plus cycling to work? Become a Patron! Choose your Tie...

Rich Willy is a Physical Therapist and PhD Running Researcher. Today, Brodie talks with Rich about glute activation including. How important are the gluteals during running? How effective are pre-activation exercises prior to running? Will glute exercises reduce your risk of injury? What to do if you have glute fatigue imbalance Follow Rich on instagram @montanarunninglab Also on Twitter @rwilly20...

In this Q&A Brodie answers the following questions: I had a run/walk progression question. I’m currently up to 8 run walk reps with 30 seconds for run and 75 for walking. Soon, I would like to increase the run time beyond 30 seconds. How much of an increase do you think is sensible? And when I do it, should I reduce the reps or increase the walk time so that I don’t overload the tendon? About...

It sounds counter-intuitive. Why would getting better be dangerous?  Brodie explains the physical and psychological dangers of this phase of the recovery cycle along with useful tips to negotiate its treacherous waters. 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...

Runners have in-built habits for success, and also for self-sabotage. How exactly habits are formed, and how to create or remove habits is the topic of today's podcast. Alexandra Ellis helps people move better and feel better with mobility work and strengthening exercises on her podcast the Body Nerd Show and also across Instagram and TikTok. Listen to find out: What process creates a habit How to...

Brodie goes through his favourite progressions and modifications of crucial strength training exercises for runners including squats, deadlifts, lunges and calf raises. Have a listen to his highly practical 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...

Amy developed Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy in late 2020 and has been battling with the ups and downs of recovery ever since. Recently, she has changed her rehabilitation routine and running approach and has seen tremendous gains. On the episode today, you'll hear Amy's success story and the elements of her recovery that weren't so helpful, along with the elements that eventually turned things a...

Andrea Myers is a content contributor at Doctors of Running and is a qualified Orthopedic Specialist and PT. In this episode, Andrea answers your Patron questions all to do with running shoes including: How often should we replace running shoes? Is it okay to run on the road in my trail shoes? How do I know if Super Shoes are appropriate for me? When is it worthwhile to buy insoles? Make sure you...

Today's episode covers my conversation with Marc Surdyka, a physical therapist behind the E3 Rehab podcast, website and youtube channel. We discuss 5 myths about getting scans including: Myth: Imaging shows the cause of pain Myth: Imaging predicts outcomes Myth: If you fix the image, you fix the pain Myth: Imaging dictates rehab Myth: Imaging never matters E3 Rehab Video 1: 5 Myths on Scans E3 Reh...

Eric is on the podcast to share his Run Smarter Success Story after battling Tibialis Posterior pain for 4 years. Learn his injury insights, along with the good moments and the bad moments of his journey.  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

In this episode, Brodie addresses the following running questions: How do I know if I need a stability shoe or if I should just work on strength and proprioception? How much strength training is too much for runners? And what are the signs? What is the optimal base mileage during the off season? What should you do returning to running after covid or other respiratory illnesses? What is the best wa...

On this episode, Brodie addresses the following running questions: How would you combat the fear of returning to running following surgery/major injury? How can I get out of this never-ending pain cycle? How do I know if my symptoms are likely to be DOMS? Are new or worn-in shoes better coming back from an overuse injury? Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive R...

Carrie Pagliano is a Pelvic PT and passionate runner helping people return to running postpartum. Carrie breaks down the myths, misconceptions and guidelines surrounding this phase in a runner's life and answers the following questions: 1.) What are the running postpartum guidelines? 2.) What symptoms dictate someone isn't ready for running? 3.) What elements should be included to help people retu...

Maryke is a physiotherapist and has collaborated with an App developer to create 'Exakt', an app for runners looking to rehab their injuries or reduce their injury risk with easy-to-follow routines. Apart from discussing this app, Maryke dives into her top 3 domains runners need to consider to reduce their injury risk. We will cover: 1.) The running warm-up 2.) Strength Training 3.) Training Sched...

Brodie updates the Run Smarter Scholars on Shin Splints by recapping a past podcast episode on this topic along with fresh new tips. Recap episode 1: Talking Shin Splints with Dr Duane Scotti Recap episode 2: Shin Splints is there a Solushin with Ben Lindsay Answering the Patron Questions: 1.) Karen: Any updates on bone vs. muscular issues and/or when you should be more concerned about the former?...

Frank Sanchez is a Physician Associate and has been a medical director of the Lifetime Fitness Miami Marathon. Today, the Run Smarter Patrons have submitted questions to Frank on how to survive and thrive as a masters runner. I ask: 1.) Would you recommend increasing or decreasing the amount of cross-training as athletes get older? 2.) Is it okay to train for a marathon with only easy, long and te...

Brodie updates the Run Smarter Scholars on ITB Friction Syndrome by recapping a past podcast episode on this topic along with fresh new tips. Learn about the ITB structure and what ITB friction syndrome is, before exploring potential running risk factors. Listen to this episode if you want a deep insight into the prevention, treatment and management of this condition.  Become a Patron! Choose your...

Rowena Field is a Physiotherapist and Researcher in Chronic Pain and Nutrition. She is also involved in the STEPP program which focuses on 'Solutions, Tools & Education for Persistent Pain'.  Today, Rowena talks about the role diet has on pain sensitivity and her research on low-carb and keto diets for pain management. Listen to learn the role of glucose and ketones in body inflammation and th...

Brodie recaps the previous podcast episodes surrounding Patellofemoral Pain including: Talking all things Runner's Knee with the boys from That's Running What Brodie has learnt from Patellofemoral Pain Catastrophising and Kinesiophobia hindering your recovery After reviewing the takeaways from these previous episodes, Brodie shares 5 new updates to help with injury prevention and rehabilitation of...

Claire Bartholic is a running coach focusing on science-backed training, nutrition, and mental strength techniques. She is also the host of the Run to the top podcast and the Planted Runner Podcast. In this episode, Brodie and Claire talk about how and why runners should implement strides into their training. Including: What are strides? Who should implement strides? What is a good starting routin...