Q&A part two answer your instagram responses. Here are you questions Brodie will be answering: Why do runners implement plyometrics in their strength training when their run is already a plyometric movement? How do you encourage people to mentally & emotionally approach a rehab program? Thoughts on general mobility work for runners? Interventions involving foam rollers, tripper point release balls etc, what effect does this have for recovery and when should a runner adopt this into their...
Jun 06, 2021•35 min•Ep. 143
On today's Q&A Brodie answers all your questions. Here is what we explore: 1.) What is the amount of time per week one should dedicate to strength training? And is it better to do a couple of longer sessions per week or a little bit most days? 2.) What are some of the best injury-preventing exercises that a distance runner should keep on rotation? 3.) Are there any good exercises to strengthen the ankle to stop it from wanting to roll when the foot goes into a bit of a hole? 4.) What are som...
Jun 03, 2021•37 min•Ep. 142
Today Brodie talks about his past 4 weeks of managing multiple injuries, what he has implemented for rehab & how he continues to maintain fitness while injured. Over the past month Brodie has encountered hamstring pain, a sprained ankle and low back pain. Even though these injuries are piling up one after another Brodie is still remaining strong and maintaining his pre-injury cardiovascular fitness. We go through these lessons: Accepting life will always throw you curveballs, being injured i...
May 30, 2021•33 min•Ep. 141
Kira Sutherland has 25+ years of clinical experience in Naturopathic medicine & sports nutrition and creates a truly wholistic approach to optimising performance for athletes. Today, we are uncovering the benefits and misconceptions of fasting. In particular intermittent fasting for runners. Kira describes the positive effects exercising has in a fasted state, including the fat burning benefits, signalling pathway improvements and the prime opportunity to eat after exercise post fasting. Kir...
May 27, 2021•57 min•Ep. 140
On this episode, Brodie entertains the scenario of a runner experiencing unpredicted mid-race soreness and highlights some troubleshooting technique changes a runner can do to get through the remainder of a race. There are changes you can make in your speed, cadence and step width during different terrain in order to shift load on your body. Therefore, if soreness arises in a certain area, it's good to have insight into how we can consciously shift load away from these areas. Brodie covers soren...
May 23, 2021•30 min•Ep. 139
Ben Lindsay is the managing director at Solushin, a patented Counter-Traction Technology that effectively treats medial tibial stress syndrome. Ben & his team recognised the importance of effective shin splint treatments (training modification, strength training & orthotics) but set out to design a product in conjunction with these traditional treatment to accelerate recover times. We dive into misconceptions with shin splint treatments, explain the Solushin device along with practical a...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 138
Greg Lehman is a physiotherapist, Chiro & strength and conditioning coach. He teaches courses to health professionals on biomechanics, with pain science & running rehab. Greg had previously wrote a blog titled: 'Running is Rehab: When doing is the fixing' and this is exactly what we dive into today. We delve into this term and what it actually means. Greg lists the benefits of continuing to run within your rehabilitation and consequences if it is ignored. Greg also clarifies how much run...
May 16, 2021•52 min•Ep. 137
On this episode Brodie illustrates the importance of eccentric control for runners. He breaks down the different phases of the running cycle and points out different muscle groups undertaking eccentric control. Next, Brodie dives into the benefits of eccentric training including force production, flexibility and rehabilitation purposes. We finish with listing off some key eccentric exercises, how to change the tempo of your current exercises and how to practically implement each. Become a Patron...
May 13, 2021•32 min•Ep. 136
We continue our journey! If you haven't listened to part 1 of my chat with Dr. Rachel Zoffness please do so. Today, we dive into practical steps and strategies people can do when they are suffering from pain. Rachel first talks about the concept of 'Cognitive behavioural therapy' and what you think, affects how we feel emotionally, affects how we feel physically, which affects how you behave. Next, Rachel discusses some pain-control strategies and relaxation strategies such as mindfulness, body ...
May 09, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 135
Today we have pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness on the show to teach us about pain & injury. Rachel teaches pain education to medical residents, serves on the pain education faculty at Dartmouth and is the co-president of the American Association of Pain Psychology. She is also the author of The Pain Management Workbook, an integrative, evidence-based treatment protocol for adults living with chronic pain. In part 1 of this 2-parter, we dive into the science of pain both acute & chro...
May 06, 2021•57 min•Ep. 134
Epigenetics can interact with your DNA and genes in order to activate & deactivate your blueprint. Even though your DNA is hardwired, the cell's characteristics & function can change based around your epigenetics. Dr. Cam McDonald is a lecturer, dietician & exercise physiologist here to talk about the information all runners need to know about epigenetics. With epigenetics, we can look at how your body is built, along with how you respond to training load and provide tailored recomme...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 133
Brodie is releasing a patron exclusive episode onto the podcast feed to share the love. On this episode, Brodie dives into the science and safety tips when introducing power and plyometric exercises into your strength routine. Like running, power based exercises have a tremendously high demand on your body, so care must be taken. If not, it can tip you over the edge and increase your likelihood of injury. So have a listen to this episode for more insights! (Apple users: Click 'Episode Website' f...
Apr 29, 2021•25 min•Ep. 132
Today Brodie has Matt Phillips on the show to share his expertise around running injuries. Matt is a Running Injury & Performance Specialist and a past strength & conditioning coach. He is the host on the RunChatLive website, podcast & YouTube channel and creator of the RCL international running conference. Even with emerging evidence and more clarity around running injuries, runners are still getting injured at very high rates! But why?!! Brodie and Matt have a casual conversation a...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 131
On today's episode Brodie talks about all things Compartment Syndrome. It is a running-related injury that is less commonly discussed and poorly understood. If you have ever experienced lower leg pain that gradually builds up throughout a run, only to subside quickly following rest, it could be compartment syndrome. We start with the anatomy of the lower leg and the related information for compartment syndrome including the separate fascia sleeves, arteries and nerves. Brodie then talks about th...
Apr 22, 2021•37 min•Ep. 130
On this episode, Brodie appears as a guest on the Healthy Runner Podcast & within the Healthy Runner Facebook group hosted by Dr. Duane Scotti. Brodie talks about all things running technique: What counts as good running technique? Is there a bad running form? Should we change our running form? Will it make us better runners? Does this apply to runners who are injured? Does poor running form lead to injury? We unpack all of this and much more on today's episode. Be sure to follow Duane on in...
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 129
Brodie reviews his favourite research paper titled: Is combining gait retraining or an exercise programme with education better than education alone in treating runners with patellofemoral pain?A randomised clinical trial. This paper was published in 2017 and lead by researcher JF Esculier who appeared on episode 52 of the podcast titled "Is there a right & wrong running shoe?" This paper analysed 69 runners with PFP and randomly placed them into 3 intervention groups: Education group Educat...
Apr 15, 2021•20 min•Ep. 128
Today Brodie is interviewed by PT Alyssa Kuhn about all things Osteoarthritis & running. We start with highlighting some common misconceptions around the cause, prognosis and development of Osteoarthritis. A lot of runners are told that OA is due to wear & tear of your joints and eventually the cartilage in your joints will pass their expiry date and lead to pain, stiffness, disability and eventually needing replacement. This is far from the truth! Brodie covers the fact that joint carti...
Apr 11, 2021•59 min•Ep. 127
Today, Brodie performs his first Q&A LIVE within the Patron FB group. Here are the questions we will be examining: How long should I take to recovery following a marathon before I can start training for my next race? What can I do for an MCL ligament injury in my knee and what are some good strengthening exercises to help? I had to take time off my race preparation due to injury, now returning back to my running program I am in the taper phase. Should I continue following the taper phase? Br...
Apr 08, 2021•29 min•Ep. 126
Dr. Nick Fuller is the program leader at the University of Sydney working to identify & develop a long-term cost-effective treatment for obesity & related physical/mental health disorders. Nick has developed the 'Interval weight loss program' which has been shown clinically to be the most superior long-term weight loss strategy. We start by addressing some common myths and misconceptions with traditional weight loss diets. We then define the interval weight loss program, why it is so eff...
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 125
Running Physical Therapist and Running Coach Dr. Duane Scotti joins Brodie on this episode to discuss the 3 types of running that we should all implement into our weekly routine. We dissect 1. Conversational-pace running 2. Tempo runs 3. Intervals to uncover: What is the definition of each type of run? What are the physiological benefits? How do we know we are hitting the right intensity? What percentage of my runs should be within this specific type? We unpack all of this info to help you trans...
Apr 01, 2021•54 min•Ep. 124
On this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie interviews running coach Nathan Fenton. Nathan uses running power as his primary metric for running program design and assessment. We explore how to measure 'running power' data and what devices you need. Nathan explains the difference between running power compared to heart rate and pace, along with ways do perform 'threshold testing' to determine your own power zones. We also answer your patron questions including: What other metrics can we us...
Mar 29, 2021•53 min•Ep. 123
Triathlon Taren joins Brodie today to discuss how to get involved in the sport of triathlons. Taren owns a business, youtube channel, podcast and various other platforms all about helping the recreational athlete start and thrive in triathlons. We start by addressing some triathlon objections. Comments like 'I cannot swim' or 'bikes are too expensive' are common amongst runners. Also, Taren highlights the key to body composition and training composition that you might find surprising. We also an...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 122
Today Brodie refreshes the concept of load vs capacity. Load is 'the amount of physical load placed on the body' verses Capacity which is 'the bodies ability to handle load'. This concept helps runners understand WHY they get injuries instead of believing unhelpful misconceptions such as flat feet and leg length discrepancy. It all boils down to one statement: “The body will adapt to the load we place upon it, so long as the application of the load doesn’t exceed the capacity of the body to adap...
Mar 22, 2021•18 min•Ep. 121
Should we be training with a lot of variety (different speeds, shoes, cross training, strength training)? Or should we get really good at running on one surface, in the same shoes & not deviate? Brodie dives into the pros and cons of both strategies so you can self-reflect & come up with your own decision. To finish off, Brodie fires away 6 questions you should ask yourself: What type of runner do you want to be? What has your injury history been like in the past? Do you enjoy variety? A...
Mar 18, 2021•28 min•Ep. 120
On this episode Brodie discusses the confusion runners often make during an injury flare-up. Runners often misinterpret weakness when it fact, it could be just an increase in structure sensitivity. When progressing a return-to-running program and executing your rehab exercises, it's not uncommon for a hiccup and mild flare-up to occur. This is often followed with pain & irritation when attempting activity that was once well managed. This can be interpreted as weakness and without recognising...
Mar 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 119
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 treatment of stress fractures. Lastly, we talk about the masters runner and ...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 118
Rebecca Rushton graduated from Podiatry in 1993 and has since developed a key interest in blister management & prevention. We dive straight into the common misconceptions around blisters and how the definition of 'friction' can be very misleading. We uncover why blisters occur from an anatomy stand-point and if some runners are more susceptible than others. Once knowing what actually causes blisters, Rebecca delves into her top treatment tips and answers your patron questions, including: Wha...
Mar 08, 2021•50 min•Ep. 117
We kick off our final success story with Danny Symington who managed to overcome 9 months of shin splints. Danny is an avid listener of the podcast and applied the podcast lessons to build up his running mileage. We talk through his journey when symptoms first arose, the mistakes he made, the successful plan and his steps moving forward. During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. When i...
Mar 04, 2021•50 min•Ep. 116
Today we have a Q&A episode where Brodie answer 5 question from the Run Smarter FB group and the Patron group. Here is what we will cover: If we are trying to ramp up mileage extremely quickly for a race without getting injured, how can we successfully do so? I’ve heard runners get black toes. What is it, how is it prevented and how to treat if you get one or more? How to keep your runs focused when not working toward a specific event/race? Stability work for runners, particularly trail runn...
Mar 01, 2021•31 min•Ep. 115
During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. Kara Haas has faced 15 years of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy. Once running at a very high level and competing at the Olympic trials, Kara's PHT started to get out of control. We dive into Kara's story and her attempts to resolve her pain including PRP, tendon procedures, strengthening and finally surgery. Hear how Kara managed to defy the od...
Feb 25, 2021•44 min•Ep. 114
