The Run Smarter Podcast

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...

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...