Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 Today, 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 Alison joins Brodie to dismantle outdated myths, clarify diagnoses, and break down exactly what runners should (and shouldn't) do if dealing with this lateral hip condition. 🧠 What You'll Learn: ✅ What gluteal tendinopathy is and...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 385
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 Optimal Nutrition for Tendon Recovery with Jordi Sullivan 📍 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 soon shifts to actionable strategies for tendon recovery . Jordi shares his evidence-based, no-nons...
Apr 13, 2025•51 min•Ep. 384
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 Belinda 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 mass is so important in this population. Secondly, Belinda dives into symptoms, risks, causes and treatmen...
Apr 06, 2025•58 min•Ep. 383
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 🧠 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. 🔍 Featured Research Papers: Stress Relaxation & Nutrition in Patellar Tendinopathy (Keith Barr, 2019) E...
Mar 30, 2025•40 min•Ep. 382
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 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 running context, why it matters, and how strength training—done the right way—can help you maintain perform...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 381
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 In 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. Moira shares her journey of setbacks, self-reflection, and ultimately, breakthrough moments that led her ...
Mar 16, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 380
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 For a summary & graphic of Mark's paper, click here Understanding and Enhancing Running Economy with Mark Connick Episode 379 | Run Smarter Podcast 🎙 Guest: Mark Connick – Postdoctoral Researcher in Sports Biomechanics and Physiology 📄 Topic: Individualization of Footwear for Optimizing Running Economy Episode Overview: In this episode, we dive deep into the science of running economy and how different footwear choices imp...
Mar 09, 2025•49 min•Ep. 379
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Compression Garments: Hype or Helpful? Does wearing compression gear actually improve running performance? A deep dive into the latest systematic review and meta-analysis. The surprising truth about muscle vibration and efficiency. What this means for your race day gear choices. ✅ Achilles Tendon Pain: The Role of Anxiety & Fear How psychological factors like anxiety and fear of rupture i...
Mar 02, 2025•57 min•Ep. 378
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 How to Survive and Thrive in All Weather Conditions with Andrew and Michael Episode Summary: In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast , we sit down with Andrew and Michael, hosts of the Endurance Innovation Podcast , to explore how runners can optimize performance in various weather conditions. Whether you’re training in freezing temperatures, racing in extreme heat, or battling humidity, Andrew and Michael break down the scie...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 377
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast , I sit down with Dr. Keith Barr from the University of California, Davis, to uncover groundbreaking research on tendon health, rehabilitation, and performance. Dr. Barr shares his expertise on tendon tissue engineering, the role of mechanical loading in healing tendinopathies, and how to reverse chronic scar tissue formation. Whether you're a runner struggling with tendon pain or a coa...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 376
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 Episode Summary: In today's episode, Brodie is joined by Christie Ashwanden, author of Good to Go: How to Eat, Sleep and Rest Like a Champion . Christie, a renowned science journalist and former lead writer at 538, shares practical advice on nutrition, hydration, and recovery for athletes. They discuss the myths and marketing tactics surrounding sports nutrition, the importance of body awareness, and how to simplify recovery by ...
Feb 02, 2025•41 min•Ep. 375
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 Welcome to the Run Smarter Podcast , where we decipher the latest running research to help you train smarter and achieve your running goals. In today’s episode, Brodie dives into cutting-edge studies released this month, breaking them down into actionable takeaways for runners. From optimizing your interval training to uncovering the surprising benefits of dark chocolate and curcumin, this episode is packed with evidence-based i...
Jan 26, 2025•37 min•Ep. 373
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 Episode Summary: In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast , we delve into the fascinating world of mental preparation with Bence Kelemen, a PhD candidate at the Hungarian University of Sports Sciences and national-level 800m runner. Bence recently published groundbreaking research exploring mental preparation in runners, highlighting gender differences, competition levels, and psychological training effects on performance. Wha...
Jan 19, 2025•49 min•Ep. 372
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 Paper title : Sex Differences and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Outcomes in Runners with Achilles or Hamstring Tendinopathy Episode Summary: In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast and Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast , Brodie Sharpe dives into the science behind shockwave therapy and its effectiveness for treating Achilles and hamstring tendinopathies in runners. Brodie explores the mechanisms of shockwa...
Jan 13, 2025•30 min•Ep. 371
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Episode Overview: In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast , host Brodie Sharpe dives into the critical topic of recovery with world-renowned expert Dr. Shona Halson . Shona, an associate professor at Australian Catholic Univer...
Jan 05, 2025•58 min•Ep. 370
Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Papers covered in today's episode: Paper 1: The Training Intensity Distribution of Marathon Runners Across Performance Levels Paper 2: Foam Rolling Intervention Improves Lactate Clearance After High-Intensity Exercise Paper 3: Wh...
Dec 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 369
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨
Dec 22, 2024•44 min•Ep. 368
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Guest: Shreen Lasheen, PhD Candidate in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Cairo University Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, we sit down with Shreen Lasheen, a leading researcher specializing in running-related injuries, particula...
Dec 15, 2024•45 min•Ep. 367
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Episode Title: Managing Sleep and Time Zones for Better Performance with Jesse Cook Guest Bio: Jesse Cook is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in sleep and circadian health. With a background in clinical psychology fro...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 366
Today's episode covers a paper titled: A systematic review of the effect of running shoes on running economy, performance and biomechanics: analysis by brand and model CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨...
Dec 01, 2024•51 min•Ep. 365
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Episode Summary In this thought-provoking episode, Brodie Sharpe sits down with Dr. Heather Hausenblas to explore the concept of exercise addiction and its potential impact on runners. They discuss how to differentiate between a healthy...
Nov 24, 2024•53 min•Ep. 364
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Episode Title: What Separates Everyday Runners from the Pros? with John Hawley Guest: John Hawley, Professor and Director at the Australian Catholic University in the Exercise Nutrition Research Program Episode Summary: In this episode,...
Nov 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 363
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the fascinating role of Vitamin C in tendon recovery, collagen synthesis, and tendinopathy prevention. Brodie dives into the latest research to examine how Vitamin C-enriched supplements, whe...
Nov 10, 2024•29 min•Ep. 362
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Run Smarter Database 📄🔍 Papers discussed on today's episode: Paper 1: Foot Posture and Ankle Dorsiflexion as Risk Factors for Developing Achilles Tendinopathy and Plantar Fasciitis: A Case-Control Study Paper 2: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Annual Physical Training Plan for Masters +45 Women Half Marathon Athletes: AGuideline Model for Good Practices for Programming Effort Volume and Intensity Paper 3: Acute effects of the short-foot exercise in runner...
Nov 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 361
For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Summary: In this episode, we dive into a 2023 study that examines the relationship between carbon fiber plate footwear and bone stress injuries in runners. The research is an opinion article, backed by case studies and observations, highlighting potential biomechanical shifts and injury risks tha...
Oct 27, 2024•39 min•Ep. 360
For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Today's Episode Question: Question 1: I was also caring for my mom - she died earlier this year and the profound grief turned into depression/anxiety and has left me with chronic fatigue. I haven't been able to run in 20 months and I've been doing it my whole life. How does one run when dealing w...
Oct 20, 2024•34 min•Ep. 359
For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The Run Smarter Book 📖 - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍 - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟 👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨ Today's Episode Question: Question 1: How should you go about planning running volume for the off-season? Is there a certain percentage of reduction that's recommended? How do you ensure you have enough base mileage at the end of the off-season to pick up the next training cycle? Question 2: I do...
Oct 13, 2024•37 min•Ep. 358
Alice Sanvito is a massage therapist trained in trigger point massage, remedial and sports massage. After several years of practising & lecturing the concepts she learnt, she began challenging her own beliefs and following the science. Today we cover: Are there benefits to promoting blood circulation, and removing lactic acid? Does massage help with muscle lengthening & knots? What is the mechanism behind trigger point therapy? What traps should runners avoid when injured? When is there ...
Oct 06, 2024•57 min•Ep. 357
Papers discussed in today's episode: Paper 1: Cadence matters: Influence of cadence on spinal load during running Paper 2: Is There a Pathologic Running Motion Associated with Running-Related Injuries? A Methodological Study Using a Motion Analysis System without Sensors Paper 3: The Prevalence of Stress Fractures and the Associated LEAF-Q Responses, Self-Reported Exercise Volume and Dietary Behaviors in Female Recreational Runners For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃♂️📚 - Including Free Injury P...
Sep 29, 2024•39 min•Ep. 356
The Best Caffeine Strategy to Run Faster with David Hellard 🚀 Get 20% OFF Caffeine Bullet Chews HERE 💥 Use Code: RUNSMARTER to claim this offer! 🎯⚡ Guest Bio: David Hellard is a passionate endurance runner, entrepreneur, and podcast host. He is the founder of Caffeine Bullet, a business that specializes in caffeine chews designed for athletic performance. David has also competed in various ultra-marathons, including the Marathon des Sables, and was the face of the Golden Trail World Series. H...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 355
