The Run Smarter Podcast

Explore the best practices for deload weeks, including how to balance volume and intensity. Discover effective strategies for returning to running after a stress fracture. Learn tips on improving your 5K time from 21 minutes to 20 minutes. Plus, find out how to schedule strength sessions while maintaining a busy running and cycling routine. Gather insights and strategies to enhance your running performance and prevent injuries.

Rich Willy is a Physical Therapist and PhD Running Researcher. Today, Brodie talks with Rich about glute activation including.How important are the gluteals during running?How effective are pre-activation exercises prior to running?Will glute exercises reduce your risk of injury?What to do if you have glute fatigue imbalanceFollow Rich on instagram @montanarunninglabAlso on Twitter @rwilly2003Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

In this Q&A Brodie answers the following questions:I had a run/walk progression question. I’m currently up to 8 run walk reps with 30 seconds for run and 75 for walking. Soon, I would like to increase the run time beyond 30 seconds. How much of an increase do you think is sensible? And when I do it, should I reduce the reps or increase the walk time so that I don’t overload the tendon?About how long does strength training take to show any results in running? How many hours a week of strength training would you recommend?I have a treadmill that has adjustable cushioning. I usually run barefoot on it. Is it more beneficial to have it on a firmer setting?Any advice on keeping the higher Cadence when running slow? I seem to speed up to keep up my cadence around 170.Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

It sounds counter-intuitive. Why would getting better be dangerous? Brodie explains the physical and psychological dangers of this phase of the recovery cycle along with useful tips to negotiate its treacherous waters.Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Runners have in-built habits for success, and also for self-sabotage. How exactly habits are formed, and how to create or remove habits is the topic of today's podcast. Alexandra Ellis helps people move better and feel better with mobility work and strengthening exercises on her podcast the Body Nerd Show and also across Instagram and TikTok.Listen to find out:What process creates a habitHow to increase the likelihood of successHow to remove an unhelpful habitHow to change your behaviour if you keep failing your goalsListen to The Body Nerd Show PodcastFind Alexandra on Insta @hollaformalahttps://www.tiktok.com/@aewellness Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Brodie goes through his favourite progressions and modifications of crucial strength training exercises for runners including squats, deadlifts, lunges and calf raises. Have a listen to his highly practical episode. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Amy developed Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy in late 2020 and has been battling with the ups and downs of recovery ever since. Recently, she has changed her rehabilitation routine and running approach and has seen tremendous gains. On the episode today, you'll hear Amy's success story and the elements of her recovery that weren't so helpful, along with the elements that eventually turned things around. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Andrea Myers is a content contributor at Doctors of Running and is a qualified Orthopedic Specialist and PT. In this episode, Andrea answers your Patron questions all to do with running shoes including:How often should we replace running shoes?Is it okay to run on the road in my trail shoes?How do I know if Super Shoes are appropriate for me?When is it worthwhile to buy insoles?Make sure you check out the Doctors of Running on https://www.doctorsofrunning.com/Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Today's episode covers my conversation with Marc Surdyka, a physical therapist behind the E3 Rehab podcast, website and youtube channel. We discuss 5 myths about getting scans including:Myth: Imaging shows the cause of painMyth: Imaging predicts outcomesMyth: If you fix the image, you fix the painMyth: Imaging dictates rehabMyth: Imaging never mattersE3 Rehab Video 1: 5 Myths on ScansE3 Rehab Video 2: Goldilocks Principle of RehabAlso Check out the E3 Rehab websiteBecome a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group

Eric is on the podcast to share his Run Smarter Success Story after battling Tibialis Posterior pain for 4 years. Learn his injury insights, along with the good moments and the bad moments of his journey. Become a Patron! Choose your Tier HereRun Smarter YouTube ChannelReceive Run Smarter EmailsBook a FREE Injury chat with BrodieRun Smarter App IOS or Android Podcast Facebook group