Megan Flanagan is a former collegiate runner who has a bachelor in nutrition, background in psychology, a personal trainer, running coach, ultra and trail runner and the host of Strong Runner Chicks podcast. With a special interest in body image, eating disorders, nutrition and self care, I invite Megan onto the podcast to talk about race weight, the unhealthy habits and unhelpful misconceptions surrounding this topic. Our conversation first focuses on the younger athlete and the issues this pop...
Nov 05, 2020•38 min•Ep. 83
Throughout this new weekly series, Brodie talks about his personal experiences with particular injuries and shares the lessons he has learnt along the way, so you will gain insight into injury management & prevention. This episode Brodie talks about this transition from marathon running into sprint triathlons which resulted in a hamstring tendinopathy. Brodie highlights the impact of speed on the body and how the accumulation of speed may increase the risk of injury, particularly if combined...
Nov 01, 2020•28 min•Ep. 82
Dr. Heather Hausenblas PhD, is a physical activity & healthy aging expert, researcher, and author. She is a co-author of 5 scientific books, and has published over 100 scientific journal articles. Today we discuss the fascinating topic of exercise addiction. Here are the topics: The difference between exercise addiction and exercise committed. Typical behaviour and characteristics for someone who is addicted to exercise. The consequences associated with this addiction. The involvement of soc...
Oct 29, 2020•54 min•Ep. 81
Throughout this new weekly series, Brodie talks about his personal experiences with particular injuries and shares the lessons he has learnt along the way. You will gain insight into injury management & prevention. This episode dives into patellar tendinopathy. Here are some of the topics: How does a tendinopathy usually behave? Why we need to address our weak links, rather than just avoiding aggravating factors. The power of isometric strengthening exercises for tendons Why you shouldn't wa...
Oct 25, 2020•26 min•Ep. 80
Alice Sanvito is a massage therapist trained in trigger point massage, remedial and sports massage. After several years practicing & 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 a pl...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 79
Throughout this new weekly series, Brodie talks about his personal experiences with particular injuries and shares the lessons he has learnt along the way. You will gain insight into injury management & prevention. This episodes dives into persistent calf tightness and achilles pain. Here are some of the topics: Is stretching effective for calf & achilles pain? How can running technique help manage and prevent calf strains? How should you manipulate your shoes & terrain to aid recove...
Oct 18, 2020•30 min•Ep. 78
My guest today is Jeff Sankoff. An emergency physician, ironman triathlete & podcast host of the Tri Doc podcast. His personal experiences with cramping and personal endeavours to find an explanation makes him the perfect guest for this topic. Today we cover: The proposed theories for muscle cramping The research history behind cramping The electrolyte imbalance vs neuromotor theory Potential risk factors like fitness levels, weather, terrain Potential treatment remedies The dangers of hypon...
Oct 15, 2020•51 min•Ep. 77
On the back of my 4-day Unleash the Power Within seminar I decided to share my experiences & what you can take-away to become a better runner. Part 2 focuses on fulfillment. Make the decision to live a beautiful life, not just one of achievement. We runners are tough on ourselves. We work hard to achieve our running goals, striving and grinding a long the way, but the celebration is fleeting. Instead, we need to love the process and embrace every struggle along the way because 'Success witho...
Oct 11, 2020•32 min•Ep. 76
On the back of my 4-day Unleash the Power Within seminar I decided to share my experiences & what you can take-away to become a better runner. Part 1 focuses on the Success cycle and the 4 factors that complete the never-ending cycle. Your Belief, potential, action & results. 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...
Oct 08, 2020•25 min•Ep. 75
Jake is an extremely enthusiastic running coach from the UK and hosts the podcast Running with Jake. Apart from sharing his passion and insight towards goal setting, we dive deeper into running motivation, human behaviour and injury woes. Jake discusses practical strategies for these scenarios along with enhancing the process of self-reflection. To continue listening to Jake I highly recommend listening to his podcast ' Running with Jake ' You can also find Jake on Facebook & Instagram Becom...
Oct 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 74
Due to outstanding popularity, interest and curiosity I have decided to record an episode entirely dedicated to one research paper that was released this week. Fei Li et al, published an article looking at 3 randomized strength groups: 1.) Heavy strength + plyometric training 2.) Heavy strength training 3.) Endurance training Which training method is better at improving your running performance? Listen in to find out. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run...
Oct 01, 2020•30 min•Ep. 73
Today we have Lizzie Marlow, a specialist physiotherapist from the UK to share her expertise on tibialis posterior tendinopathy. We answer some listener questions along with: Tib post anatomy & function Likely causes for this condition in running Role of pronation & orthotics in tib post tendon pain Early & late stage strengthening exercises Running considerations & prevention tips You can find Lizzie on Twitter here Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Chan...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 72
Today on the Run Smarter Podcast we answer questions from our Patreon family. If you would like to contribute to the podcast, join our small family and have the opportunity to ask your own questions just contribute $5 per month and sign up on the patreon link below. Here are today's topics: What is a 'heel drop' in a shoe and how can a change in heel drop lead to injury. What is shockwave therapy & is it beneficial for running rehabilitation? What are some strength exercises to help a sprint...
Sep 18, 2020•39 min•Ep. 70
Benoy is an advanced practice physio from the UK with a specialist Interest in Hip pain & Running Injuries. Today we talk about lateral hip pain in runners. Topics we cover: What is lateral hip pain? What factors cause hip pain in runners? Once painful, what should I avoid to manage pain? What are some early stage rehab exercises? Should I believe terms like 'your glutes aren't firing' & 'ITB tightness'. When can I return to running with hip pain. Follow Benoy on twitter by clicking here...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 69
Christos is a practicing physical therapist who published a paper titled ' Running economy: A comprehensive review for passive force generation '. On The Run Smarter Podcast today, we break down the concept on running economy and how you can apply this into your running to become a more efficient runner. We remove the scientific jargon so any runner can understand and finish with some practical take-aways. Some topics we discuss are: What is running economy & why is it so important? Why is l...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 68
We have the legendary Dr. Izzy Moore who is a world-leading researcher in Cardiff. Izzy has done a lot of work on gait-retraining and cadence changes. Today I pick Izzy's brain on how a recreational runner can change their running technique to help their performance, overcome a running injury and injury prevention. Izzy shares the latest research on gait retraining for injuries, specifically ITB friction syndrome, patellofemoral knee pain and stress fractures. To follow Izzy on Twitter click her...
Sep 03, 2020•51 min•Ep. 67
Today we dive into the elastic limits of human performance by introducing the 'central governor theory' proposed by Tim Noakes and discussed in Alex Hutchinson's book 'Endure'. 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...
Aug 28, 2020•26 min•Ep. 66
This episode I have combined forces with Chris Russell the host of RunRunLive 4.0 podcast to discuss our tips on running faster without increasing your risk of injury. A few points we touch on: How to structure your running training Ways to remain consistent What footwear aids speed What role nutrition has in running faster Recovery tips You can follow Chris over on his website or follow him on twitter Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails ...
Aug 26, 2020•37 min•Ep. 65
Brodie answers all your patreon questions around running injuries. Here are today's topics: How long does it take for a tendinopathy to heal Injury management tips for plantar fasciitis Management tips for a high hamstring tendinopathy Are compression sleeves good for performance & recovery What are some good foot strengthening exercises 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 And...
Aug 20, 2020•34 min•Ep. 64
On this episode we elaborate on the 5 key mistakes runners make during rehabilitation of a tendon. Here is the list: Resting your tendon too much Not interpreting symptoms correctly Not modifying daily activities Not progressing your strength exercises Relying too much on passive treatment 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...
Aug 14, 2020•24 min•Ep. 63
Neil & Victoria are from the Running PTs podcast & today we do a roundtable format to help you with your calf strains. We discuss: Who gets calf strains Presentation, Signs & Symptoms Why you get calf strains How to manage calf strains What are some preventative strategies Check out Neil and Victoria's podcast here Click here for Victoria's insta , Neil's insta Click here for the Train Smart Run Strong website Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive...
Aug 10, 2020•57 min•Ep. 62
Chris is a UK based physio and researcher. His past research has focused on running technique for injury prevention and performance. On today's episode he shares all his research findings in a way any runner can understand and apply. Click here for Chris' Website Follow Chris on Twitter Click here for the 5-Day Injury Prevention Challenge 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...
Aug 04, 2020•58 min•Ep. 61
Simon Bartold jumps on the podcast today to help clear the air on carbon fibre shoes. Simon is a Podiatrist and has spent several years working with the worlds best shoe brands on shoe manufacturing. He is world-class with the latest research on shoe science and performance & is THE expert to ask, 'Is a carbon fibre shoe right for you?' We discuss how these are different to traditional running shoes, how the mechanics benefit a runner & how to best use this type of shoe. To find out more...
Jul 26, 2020•42 min•Ep. 60
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 Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel Receive Run Smarter Emails Book a FREE Injury chat with Brodie...
Jul 23, 2020•28 min•Ep. 59
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 a very unique set of skills which is perfect for this topic. He has the benefit of sampling & rev...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 58
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 positivity. We cover a runner who encounters: Bad training runs Injury Under-performing on race day. Find Ama...
Jul 16, 2020•42 min•Ep. 57
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 or Android Podcast Facebook group...
Jul 10, 2020•40 min•Ep. 56
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 any chronic injury rehabilitation. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier Here Run Smarter YouTube Channel ...
Jul 03, 2020•46 min•Ep. 55
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 what tips we have each written down & take advantage of this value-packed episode! Become a Patron...
Jun 28, 2020•48 min•Ep. 54
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 you have a flared up tendon Is there a need to strengthen your upper body Become a Patron! Choose you...
Jun 26, 2020•33 min•Ep. 53
