The Run Smarter Podcast
The Run Smarter Podcast, hosted by physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe, aims to expand your running knowledge and help you become a faster, healthier, and smarter runner. It debunks common running misconceptions and provides powerful injury insights. The show features interviews with top running experts and is ideal for injured runners or those seeking injury prevention and performance improvement. Starting from season 1, listeners learn key principles to overcome any running injury.
Episodes
Re-Run: Your Sub 3hr Marathon Blueprint with Dr. Will (Nov, 2023)
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Re-Run: The Cartilage Response to Running with Michaela Khan (Oct, 2023)
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Re-Run: Flat feet: A Deformity, or Healthy Variant? with Ian Griffiths & Gabriel Moisan (Sep, 2023)
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Re-Run: Becoming a Sustainable Runner with Tina Muir (Aug, 2023)
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Re-Run: When Acute Pain Turns Chronic with Kevin Maggs (Mar, 2023)
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Re-Run: Glute Activation Myths with Rich Willy (Jan 2023)
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Re-Run: 5 Myths About Getting Scans with Marc Surdyka (Nov, 2022)
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Re-Run: The Importance of Iron for Runners with McKale Montgomery (Aug 2022)
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Re-Run: Run like a pro, even if youβre slow with Matt Fitzgerald (May, 2022)
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Re-Run: A Deep Dive into Load vs Capacity with Chris Bramah (May, 2022)
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Re-Run: When to get medical scans with Paul Ingraham
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Podcast Update: Goodbye for now...
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Latest Research: Streaking, Sub 2hr Mara Insights, Preventing Knee Injuries
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How Mentally Strong Runners Navigate Injury & Races with Claire Bartholic
How Mentally Strong Runners Navigate Injury & Races with Claire BartholicLearn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Β Mental strength is one of the most overlooked aspects of runni
What to Focus on When You Canβt Run
Episode 444: What to Focus on When You Can't RunLearn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Β Being sidelined by injury can feel like a double blow. Not only are you dealing with pain a
Re-Run: The Most Effective Calf & Achilles Management with Luke Nelson (Nov, 2021)
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Latest Research: Performance Gains, Shockwave Debate, Arch Support Science
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Latest Research: Performance Gains, Shockwave Debate, Arch Support ScienceIn this monthβs research roundup, Brodie breaks down three fascina
The Missing Link In Rehab Youβre Probably Ignoring
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Β The Missing Link in Rehab Youβre Probably IgnoringPain isnβt always just about tissues, load, or biomechanics.In this episode, Brodie explo
Exclusive AMA Release: Physio vs Dr / Back-to-Back Runs / Running with Back Tightness
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Re-Run: The Masters Running Masterclass with Claire Bartholic (Oct, 2021)
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Collagen Supplements: Optimal Dosage, Timing, & Implementation for Tendon Health
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨In this episode, Brodie breaks down a brand-new 2026 systematic review investigating whether collagen supplementation truly improves tendon
The Science of Stem Cells & Tendon Healing with Chukwuweike Gwam MD
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Q&A: Training For Trails Without Hills, Marathon Training Tips, Hydration Science, Cardiac Drift Troubleshooting
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Re-Run: A Comprehensive Look at Return to Running with Eric Hegedus (Nov, 2021)
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Latest Research: Ketones & Running Performance, HIIT vs Steady Runs, Hip Strength For Better Mechanics
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Q&A: Zero Drop Transition, ITB Pain Fixes, Zone 2 Confusion, Sprint Training
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Exclusive AMA Release: Walk-Run vs Continuous Running / Racing vs Risk of Flare-Up
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The Hidden Psychological Factors Behind Persistent Tendon Pain with Jack Mest
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Β Tendon pain is often treated as a purely physical problem. Strengthen the tendon, adjust the load, and eventually things should improve.But
Re-Run: Understanding Sweat Science, Hydration & Cramping with Andy Blow (Dec, 2021)
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Β Andy Blow is the founder of Precision Hydration and a former elite triathlete. In today's episode, we delve into the misconceptions around
Latest Research: Super Shoe Updates
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Β In this monthβs research roundup, Brodie reviews three new papers examining super shoes (advanced footwear technology) and their impact on
Do We Really Need a Cool-Down After Running?
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Β In this episode, Brodie dives into a long-awaited research review examining whether active cool downs actually do what weβve been told they
What Modern Science Reveals About Tendon Pain & Recovery
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Re-Run: Foot strength masterclass with Jay Dicharry (Feb, 2022)
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Latest Research: Bone Stress, Injury Risk & the ScienceβPractice Gap in Running
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨In this monthβs Latest Running Research episode, Brodie breaks down four newly published papers that challenge common assumptions about bone
The Future Direction of Chronic Tendon Treatment: What New Pain Science Is Revealing About Tendinopathy
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨For years, chronic tendinopathy has been treated as a tendon problem β load it, strengthen it, remodel it. But what if, for some runners, th
Jonβs Success Story: Four Years of Plantar Fasciitis
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Chronic plantar fasciitis can quietly strip away your confidence, your identity as a runner, and eventually your belief that running is even
Re-Run: Shoe features & new shoe recommendations with Matt Klein (Feb, 2022)
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Β Matt is a repeat guest from the Doctors of running and a running shoe fanatic!Our discussion on today's episode starts with shoe expiry dat
Latest Research: Sleep Quality & Injury Risk, Marathon Injury Insights & Strength Training for Running Economy
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨Β In this monthβs Latest Running Research episode, Brodie breaks down three high-impact studies that every runner should know aboutβcovering
How to Make 2026 Your Best Running Year
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨ In this reflective end-of-year episode, Brodie pulls back the curtain on his own training highs, mistakes, injuries, and breakthroughs to h
Exclusive AMA: Distance vs Time, Goal Setting, & Half Mara Taper
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨In this Ask Me Anything episode, Brodie answers three high-value listener questions on marathon prep, goal setting, and tapering. He breaks
Turn Any Injury Into Long-Term Running Resilience (Brodie on the Strength Running Podcast)
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨This episode is all about turning setbacks into strategy. Brodie joins the show to unpack why injuries are rarely random and how every niggl
Re-Run: Predicting Future Injuries & Early Detection with Eric Hegedus (Feb, 2022)
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Latest Research: Dynamic Stretching Benefits, Running Economy Insights & The Future of Tendon Treatment
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨In this monthβs Latest Research episode, we break down five new papers added to the Run Smarter Research Library β including big updates on
Exclusive AMA: Stress Fractures, Under-Striding, Strength Sets, & Compression Socks
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Unlocking Running Potential Through Strength Training (Brodie on The Rambling Runner Podcast)
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Re-Run: Finding the Right Taper & Recovery Week Strategy with Jason Fitzgerald (Mar, 2022)
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Latest Research: Running Hills Faster, Race-Day Carb Intake, Tendon Health with Estrogen Changes
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨In todayβs episode, we explore three brand new running research studies that shed light on how to run faster across different terrains, opti
Exclusive AMA: Managing Multiple Injuries / Heart Rate Discrepancies / Stitches / Rotating Shoes
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Q&A 2: Age & Performance, Achilles Injury Expectations, MRI Alternatives, Tendon Health & Stress Shielding
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Re-Run: Marathon PB tactics & strategy with Brian Hanley (Aug, 2021)
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Latest Research: Cadence Updates, Running Frequency For Marathon Training, HIIT Workouts For Performance, Plantar Plate Injuries
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨ In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie dives into the latest running research released over the past month. As always, the goal
Q&A: Calf Tightness Troubleshooting, Introducing Speed vs Volume, Strength Training for Runners, Finding Motivation Post Marathon
Β Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨ On this Q&A episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie tackles a range of listener-submitted running questionsβcovering everything fro
Sara's Rehab Success Story
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨In this episode, Brodie Sharpe sits down with Sara to share her inspiring journey of overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT) after
Increasing & Preserving Your Vo2 Max with Dr. Will
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Re-Run: The Science & Practice of Running with Dr. Phil Hayes (July, 2021)
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Latest Research: Bone Health, Hamstring Length, Negative Splits, Foam Rolling & Massage Guns on DOMS
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor MORE Run Smarter Resources πββοΈπ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses π©Ήπ- The Run Smarter Book π- Access to Research Papers ππ- & Ways to Work with Brodie π€ππ CLICK HERE! πβ¨In this monthβs research breakdown, Brodie dives into four fascinating studies every runner should know about. From bone health and marathon
The Bone Density Facts Every Runner Must Know with Steph Mundt
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Paper Review: Do Male & Female Tendons Heal Differently?
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Are You Really Running Slow Enough? with Zoe Sharpe (Re-Run: June, 2021)
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Exclusive AMA: Post Illness - Running Muscle Healing - Injury Time Frames - Faster Marathons
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Exploring the Impact of Vitamin D on Tendon Health
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Searching For The Perfect Running Form with Gustavo Leporace
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How Safe is Exercise while Fasting? with Kira Sutherland (Re-Run: May, 2021)
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Latest Injury Prevention Research: Asymmetry, Strength, Flexibility, & Shoes
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππIn this episode, Brodie dives into three new studies aimed at helping runners prevent injury and understand how tech and biomechanics affect performance. Whether you're a recreational runner or an aspiring marathoner, these findings offer practical, science-backed takeaways.Featured Studies & Key InsightsAsymmetry &
Keto, Carbs, and Running Reality with Prof Louise Burke
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππIn this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie sits down with world-renowned sports dietitian and researcher Professor Louise Burke to clear the air on one of the most debated topics in endurance sport: low-carb vs high-carb diets.After receiving listener pushback from a previous episode on low-carb nutrition, Brodie bri
Q&A: Long Run Fueling, Barefoot Running Risks, Shin Splint Management, and Tendon vs Muscle Rehab
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππIn this listener Q&A episode, Brodie tackles a wide range of questions from the Run Smarter community. From race-day fueling strategies and minimalist footwear to the nuances of tendon vs muscle rehab, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based advice to help you train smarter and reduce your injury risk.β Questions
Q&A Beetroot Ban, Shoe Rotation, Hip Drop and Peptides Explained
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππIn this listener Q&A episode, Brodie answers your submitted questions on a range of running topicsβfrom biomechanics and nutrition to recovery strategies and age-related changes in performance. Packed with science-backed insights and practical takeaways, this is part one of a two-part Q&A series.π Whatβs Covered in T
Running is Rehab: When doing is the fixing with Greg Lehman (Re-Run: May, 2021)
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππ Episode 391 β Running is Rehab: When Doing is the Fixing with Greg LehmanIs complete rest the answer to running injuries? Or is movementβspecifically runningβitself the medicine?In this powerful episode, Iβm joined by Greg Lehman, renowned physiotherapist, biomechanist, and educator, to challenge long-standing rehab dogmas.
Latest Research: Forefoot Risks / Cadence vs. Knee Load / Groin Pain Breakthrough / Deadly Trail Running Truths
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant πππ§ What Youβll Learn in This Episode:Join Brodie as he breaks down the latest running research from May 2025, giving you science-backed insights to run smarter, reduce injury risk, and boost performance. In this episode, youβll explore:π Featured Research Summaries:1. Biomechanical Strategies to Improve RunningHow increasing
Sara's Running Injury Success Story
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππIn this episode, Brodie Sharpe sits down with Sara to share her inspiring journey of overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT) after struggling with it for several years. Sara's story is filled with ups and downs, from navigating misdiagnoses and passive treatments to discovering the power of strength training and the
The Role of Nutrition On Injuries, Pain & Recovery with Dr Ian Seels
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππGuest: Dr. Ian Seels | Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapistπ§ Episode SummaryIn this thought-provoking episode, Brodie chats with Dr. Ian Seels, a private musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 35 years of experience and a co-author of the paper The Relevance of Diet in Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice β A Narrative
Safe Weight-loss Methods for Runners with Dr. Nick Fuller (Re-Run: April, 2021)
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππποΈ The Safest Way for Runners to Lose Weight (w/ Dr. Nick Fuller) Run Smarter PodcastAre you running to lose weight but finding the kilos just wonβt budgeβor worse, keep creeping back on? In this mind-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Nick Fuller, obesity researcher, former elite hurdler, and creator of the Interval Weigh
Latest Research: Insights into Shin Splints / Ways to Reduce Injury Risk / Sprint Training on Running Economy
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant πππ Episode Summary:Welcome back, Run Smarter Scholars! In this special research roundup episode, Brodie dives into three fascinating new studies released in April that could change the way you train, recover, and stay injury-free. Recording from a beachside getaway, Brodie filters through over a dozen newly published papers a
Refuting Gluteal Tendinopathy Myths with Alison Grimaldi
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππToday, we're joined by internationally renowned physiotherapist, researcher, and hip guru, Dr. Alison Grimaldi, to tackle one of the most misunderstood running-related injuries: gluteal tendinopathy.Alison joins Brodie to dismantle outdated myths, clarify diagnoses, and break down exactly what runners should (and shouldn't)
Optimizing Nutrition for Performance & Rehab with Jordi Sullivan
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππOptimal Nutrition for Tendon Recovery with Jordi SullivanΒ π Episode Summary:In this episode, Brodie is joined by sports dietitian Jordi Sullivan, founder of The Fight Dietitian, to unpack one of the most overlooked aspects of injury rehab: nutrition. While the conversation begins with general performance nutrition, the focus
Stress Fractures & Bone Health with Belinda Beck (Re-run: Mar 2021)
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππBelinda Beck is a Professor in the school of allied health services at Griffith University. She has been involved in bone health research for 20 years and published over 100 research papers. Today, we discuss stress fractures and bone health. We start with the adolescent population and why diet, bone loading & peak bone
Latest Research: Healing Degenerative Tendons / Timing of Nutrition in Marathons / Smartwatches Predicting Performance
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant πππ§ Episode Summary:In this jam-packed episode, Brodie dives into the latest running research added to the Run Smarter database for March 2025. From tendon rehab protocols to marathon fueling strategies and smartwatch accuracy, you'll walk away with practical takeaways and cutting-edge insights to train and rehab smarter.π Fea
The Right Strength Training to Improve Fatigued Running with Michele Zanini
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππ In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie sits down with researcher and lecturer Dr. Michele Zanini to discuss his groundbreaking new study: "Strength Training Improves Running Economy Durability and Fatigued High Intensity Performance in Well-Trained Male Runners."We dive into what durability actually means in a r
Moiraβs Chronic Injury Success Story
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππIn this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie sits down with Moira, a dedicated endurance athlete and physical therapist, to discuss her long and challenging battle with chronic injury. What started as a suspected stress fracture turned into a frustrating cycle of pain, conflicting diagnoses, and psychological hurdles.
Understanding & Enhancing Running Economy with Mark Connick
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant ππFor a summary & graphic of Mark's paper, click hereUnderstanding and Enhancing Running Economy with Mark ConnickEpisode 379 | Run Smarter Podcastπ Guest: Mark Connick β Postdoctoral Researcher in Sports Biomechanics and Physiologyπ Topic: Individualization of Footwear for Optimizing Running EconomyEpisode Overview:In thi
