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 you should change running shoes, if it is okay to run in 1 shoe type, if we need running support & w...
Jun 21, 2020•56 min•Ep. 52
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 & discuss practical tips for habit formation, self-reflection on internal motivations and ways y...
Jun 16, 2020•57 min•Ep. 51
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 mileage. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Email...
Jun 11, 2020•38 min•Ep. 50
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 general components that should be in a running program, common mistakes runners make when preparing for a ...
Jun 07, 2020•55 min•Ep. 49
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 the mind body connection before diving into the interview. We discuss his revelation, and how it can he...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 48
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 online course landing page: https://courses.runsmarter.online/courses/the-run-smarter-online-course...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 47
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 for Duane's website Click here for Spark Physical Therapy FB page Click here for Sparkyourtraining Insta...
May 28, 2020•50 min•Ep. 46
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 Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Sma...
May 24, 2020•18 min•Ep. 45
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 Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Smarter App IOS or Androi...
May 22, 2020•18 min•Ep. 44
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! Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE I...
May 20, 2020•17 min•Ep. 43
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/courses/the-run-smarter-online-course To get you excited I will share the details of the course along ...
May 15, 2020•23 min•Ep. 42
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 topics and include strategies to help these common running personalities: The impatient runner The fearfu...
May 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 41
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 most effective treatments? Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive...
May 04, 2020•30 min•Ep. 40
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 performance. I hope you love listening to Daniel, you can find his coaching and podcast here: http://dist...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 39
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 social media accounts below: https://eatplaythrive.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/eatplaythrive https:...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 38
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 Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie Run Sma...
Apr 16, 2020•19 min•Ep. 37
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 with RED-S and the detrimental outcomes. We chat about the risk factors, physical and psychological i...
Apr 08, 2020•39 min•Ep. 35
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 ultras? Which common traits leads runners to thrive in ultras? How can someone build on their psychologic...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 34
Maryke Louw is a sports injury Physiotherapist and delivers excellent content around injury diagnosis and management. She is a practicing clinician and online physiotherapist with a big passion treating runners. Today she shares her top 5 topics around proximal hamstring tendinopathy and why some clients are not recovering. Some of our topics include: The role of compression around tendinopathy management Does the type of running effect me? Should I be stretching? What exercises should I start w...
Apr 01, 2020•51 min•Ep. 33
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 continue to run with OA. The answers might surprise you! Kevin Maggs is an instructor for The Running Clini...
Mar 29, 2020•52 min•Ep. 32
Last episode we covered Plantar Fasciitis causes, prognosis, symptoms, differential diagnosis and risk factors. It is essential for effective management that a correct diagnosis and compromised structures are identified so please listen to plantar fasciitis 1 if you haven't already done so. Today we discuss treatment by: STEP 1: ways to reduce pain STEP 2: building up load tolerance STEP 3: Maintenance & prevention phase My 5 tips for plantar fasciitis prevention Running considerations for p...
Mar 26, 2020•27 min•Ep. 31
Plantar Fasciitis (AKA plantar heel pain & plantar fasciopathy) can be extremely debilitating for runners & is very commonly a chronic condition. But it doesn't have to be! This episode covers crucial information about plantar fasciitis in running much as: common symptoms diagnostic tests & relevant scans how long plantar fasciitis takes to recover other potential causes for your symptoms plantar fasciitis risk factors Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channe...
Mar 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 30
Runner's knee AKA Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a complex topic. So Pat & Mike from That's Running Podcast helped me with providing the best advice for you and your knee pain. Some topics we discuss are: How we define PFJ pain & outdated terminology Why you should stop foam rolling your ITB Correct diagnosis before undergoing treatment What are the treatment options for you Common mistakes with PFJ pain Common training errors Is changing your shoes the answer? If you love hearing the b...
Mar 22, 2020•55 min•Ep. 29
Dr Amy Bender is a sleep scientist on a mission to promote sleep for well-being & better performance. She is the perfect guest to have on the podcast to discuss it's importance for your running performance, recovery and efficiency. We discuss: Link between sleep and running injuries What you need to know about the different sleep stages Signs & symptoms of poor sleep habits Importance of both sleep quality and quantity Common sleeping disorders for runners Can I sleep too much? Practical...
Mar 19, 2020•51 min•Ep. 28
Tyson hosts the Relaxed Running Podcast and we combined my knowledge as a physiotherapist with his knowledge as a running coach to put together a list of common training errors. Whether you have been running for 10 weeks or 10 years you will learn a lot from today's episode. We cover: The errors with doing too much too soon. The dangers with combining certain training variables The benefits of running slow and finding your 'embarrassing pace'. Linking training errors with sleep, stress and recov...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 27
Chloe is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and co-owner of the Health Performance Collective. She also works with athletes including the Parramatta Eels Rugby team. If you want to progress in your running performance, you need the right advice around nutrition. Here are some of the topics we cover: Subtle symptoms that might relate to poor nutrition. Signs of a healthy nutritional balance What FODMAP and IBS is and how it effects our running Is there a relationship between diet and injury? The miscom...
Mar 16, 2020•52 min•Ep. 26
Dr Peter Malliaras has been a clinical researcher in the field of tendinopathy pathology and rehabilitation for more than 15 years. He has contributed to more than 55 peer review publications surrounding tendinopathy and as a clinician, sees around 30-40 tendinopathy clients per week. I pick his brain around: The latest research in tendon pain and tendon rehabilitation What management has shifted in the past 5-10 years What we can conclude with shockwave. PRP and cortisone injections. Best manag...
Mar 16, 2020•51 min•Ep. 25
Another podcast first. I talk to Caz who has agreed to be our first case study. Suffering with patella tendinopathy for 5 months now, we discuss her initial symptoms and how management spun out of control. We talk about the highs and lows of her journey, discussing recent flare-ups amongst the small wins and her battle to run the Melbourne Marathon this year. In this episode you will learn: Common characteristics and behaviour of patella tendinopathy Real-world presentation of the downward spira...
Mar 11, 2020•46 min•Ep. 24
Now we get practical! We break down Achilles, High hamstring & gluteal tendinopathy into 5 categories: 1.) Generic causes & common training errors 2.) Daily modifications to avoid compression 3.) Exercise progressions: isometric, isotonic, plyometric. 4.) Running biomechanical considerations 5.) Differential diagnosis Learn about the difference between mid-portion and insertional achilles tendinopathy Different sleeping positions to help gluteal tendinopathy Intrinsic risk factors for ac...
Mar 04, 2020•32 min•Ep. 23
Talking tendons 1 explains WHY and HOW we get a tendinopathy, but now we look at some universal principles to rehabilitate and prevent tendon pain! We learn 3 stages to recovery: Stage 1: Identify daily tasks and positions that will be compressing the tendon. Stage 2: Tendons love load! but how do we progress? Step 1: isometrics, Step 2: Eccentrics Step 3: Concentric/eccentrics Step 4: power/speed/plyometrics Step 5: entire kinetic chain restore function Stage 3: Throughout stage 2 carefully bal...
Mar 01, 2020•25 min•Ep. 22
