The Run Smarter Podcast

Today we are answering all your questions around warm-ups, stretching and recovery. I will be answering questions from both patreon members & those attending the Run Smarter Online course.  We dive into the right warm-up routine for different running conditions. Whether it's a light jog, time-trial race or ultra event, your warm-up and recovery routine is answered! Become a Patron! Choose your...

Running as a low barrier to entry. All you need is shoes & you are out the door! But with running shoes being the only requirement, are you taking full advantage?  Today I talk with Matt Klein from Doctors of Running & we discuss how we can use your shoes as a TOOL to overcome injuries like: Patellofemoral pain ITB friction syndrome Shin splints Calf strains Achilles tendinopathy Matt has...

Triggered by her running passion and her desire to find the most up-to-date running research, this year Amanda Brooks published her fabulous book 'Run To The Finish'. She is also a journalist and a running coach teaching the 'middle of the pack' runners to embrace the ups and downs of running.  On today's episode we cover 3 low moments a runner might experience and how to attack them with positivi...

Runners DREAD a stress fracture! It is often misdiagnosed or picked up very late. So it is crucial that all runners: Learn why stress fractures occur What the common symptoms are How to effectively manage it How to implement preventative strategies 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 o...

This episode Brodie talks about the chronic tendinopathy he has had behind his knee for several years. Even with increasing mileage, preparing for races and performing at a level he was happy with, he always had this annoying tendon pain. So, during lockdown he went on a 4 month mission to overcome his pain and documented his journey. Once you hear this you will take away sessions that apply to an...

Rick & I decided to creatively combine our knowledge & come up with 6 tips to reach your half marathon PB & 6 tips to successfully transition from a half marathon to a full marathon. Rick is the founder and head coach at www.runnez.com & host of the Runnez Radio podcast. He has coached thousands of runners of all abilities & has a greater insight into this topic than I.  Hear w...

The lovely Patreon community has asked some fantastic strength training questions and I know you will benefit from the answers. Today on our 2nd ever Q&A episode, we discuss: How to know what is an ideal strength training load What to do in the gym when you develop an injury The best 'bang for your buck' strength exercises for time poor runners with limited equipment What to do in the gym if y...

In my opinion Jean-Francois 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 yo...

Matt Chittim is a running coach & host of the Rambling Runner podcast. We discuss his amateur running career & the humble beginnings of the podcast which has exploded to 2.5 million downloads and counting.  Backed off his passion being a basketball coach, Matt decided to test his coaching skills on amateur runners. We explore the fascinating topic of 'success & fulfillment' for runners...

The podcast has launched its first patreon page & this episode Brodie answers all your patreon questions around running injuries. Here are the topics: How to best choose a physical therapist for recovery How to know if treatment is working, & when to progress or pull back from exercises. Does stretching help for injury prevention? How to minimize running overload injuries when increasing m...

Jason Fitzgerald is not only the host of the Strength Running Podcast, he is also a 2:39 marathoner, author, blog writer & running coach! With his thirst for running knowledge, Jason has spent years researching the best advice on running programs, biomechanics & optimal performance. It was a blast to have Jason on to pick his brain on the best running program for you! We discuss the genera...

This is an episode every runner needs to listen to and self-reflect. We know that all pain is generated from the brain and the brain concludes it is serving a purpose when eliciting pain signals.  Jeff has an incredible story of self-healing after being crippled with back pain, diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis and several other ailments. We listen to Jeff's backstory discovering th...

Matt Walsh is an experienced PT dealing with masters runners. This episode we dive into: The physiological changes the body makes when ageing Common injuries that arise as a result How you should structure your running routine Strengthening exercises to counter-measure the ageing process. How to THRIVE as a masters runner! Here is Matt's website link: https://www.walshpt.com/ Here is a link to the...

The roles flip for today's episode. I am the guest on the Healthy Runner Podcast and share my knowledge on shin splints. Causes, Treatments and Prevention tips.  Shin splints is one of the most common shin complaints for runners so recognizing early symptoms and implementing the right treatment early is the best management.  Duane was a great host and we cover a lot of great content. Click here fo...

On social media I released the Run Smarter Quiz. The response was phenomenal and this gives me the opportunity the analyse over 100 runners and address the common misconceptions based on their responses.  Part 2 discusses tendinopathy rehabilitation, pathology progression & treatment.  Here is the link to the quiz: https://brodiesharpe.typeform.com/to/D3dKIt Become a Patron! Choose your Tier H...

On social media I released the Run Smarter Quiz. The response was phenomenal and this gives me the opportunity the analyse over 100 runners and address the common misconceptions based on their responses.  Part 2 discusses running form, technique and gait re-training. Here is the link to the quiz: https://brodiesharpe.typeform.com/to/D3dKIt Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube...

On social media I released the Run Smarter Quiz. The response was phenomenal and this gives me the opportunity the analyse over 100 runners and address the common misconceptions based on their responses.  Part 1 discusses pain science, brain science and psychological aspects that impact injury and recovery.  Here is the link to the quiz: https://brodiesharpe.typeform.com/to/D3dKIt   Good luck! Bec...

The Run Smarter Online Course will be in it's PRE-LAUNCH phase from 14/05/20 until 31/05/20 and there will be an early bird discount for the Run Smarter community! Check out the course curriculum, member benefits and testimonials on the landing page. There, you can sign up for the early bird special at US$49 instead of the usual price of $99! Landing page link:  https://courses.runsmarter.online/c...

Carrie Cheadle is a sports psychologist & co-author of the book 'Rebound: Train your brain to bounce back stronger from sports injuries'.  Every runner needs to recognise the importance of behaviour, attitudes and mindset for recovery. It is also important to self-reflect on your personality and use your strengths and weaknesses as a great ally, rather than a hindrance.  We cover all these top...

ITB friction syndrome is the second-most common running related injury and is the number 1 cause for lateral knee pain. I also mention the exciting details of the Run Smarter Online Course which will be launching soon! On today's episode you will learn: The role of the ITB What training errors cause ITB friction syndrome Are there any running risk factors? Should I foam roll my ITB? What are the m...

Daniel is the host of the Trail Runners Experience and today I had the privilege of chatting all about trail running. Daniel is a running coach and experienced trail/ultra runner. He shares his insights into the expectations when beginning to run trails, how it will benefit your road running, risks associated with trails, along with helpful tips for experienced runners to elevate their trail perfo...

Vicky is a dietitian from Melbourne and shares her insight on inflammatory diets. Long term inflammation can lead to recurring injuries, reduced performance and lack of recovery.  We cover: What the consequences are of an inflammatory diet What are the 'big 3' culprits for inflammation  The evidence for high sugar, fat, salt diets Omega 3 vs omega 6  The effects of a diary free diet Find Vicky's s...

Recovery is tough! It is a frustrating process that seems never-ending at times. This episode will help soften the blow and set you on the right path towards your destination. Every runner who has faced challenges returning from an injury needs to listen to this episode. We discuss how to plan for your journey to pain-free running and to expect the unexpected. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Her...

Isobel is the host of Peak Endurance podcast and today she joins me to discuss Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). It can be a very severe condition that is often unrecognised and can dramatically impact performance and risk of sickness and injury. I scratched up on the most recent research around RED-S for Isobel and I to have a constructive discussion. Isobel shares her own experience w...

Shawn Bearden is the host of the very successful 'Science Of Ultra' podcast. He is a full professor of Physiology at the Idaho State University and has a particular interest in running economy, bioenergetics and physiology thresholds.  Today we step in another direction and talk about the mental side of endurance running. Topics we cover are: What are the key differences between marathons and ultr...