After developing PHT in 2016, Michelle encountered 13 doctors and 3 years of pain before reaching an accurate diagnosis.Through lifestyle changes, strength exercises and finding the right therapist, she managed to eventually see progress.Michelle has returned to 25 miles per week of pain-free running and is ready to share her success story.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

Meghann Featherstun is a Nutritionist and experienced Sports Dietician with particular knowledge around fasting in endurance athletes.In this episode, Meghann talks about her recommendations for exercising in a fasted state including the fasting window and the exercise intensities. Meghann also comments on the differences females have compared to males when fasting and the impact it has on hormone function. Lastly, Meghann answers a list of patron questions:Is there an optimal fasting window when exercising and strength training in the morning?What does Meghann think about Dr. Sims' take on no fasting for female athletes?Does fasting affect injury recovery?Click here for Meghann's website, Instagram and podcast 'fuel for the sole'  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

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The podcast is celebrating 200 episodes with a special Q&A!Brodie talks about the success and growth of the podcast over the past 100 episodes and answers four questions from listeners:How do you plan a speed goal (5K PB) and a marathon goal at the same time? Is it possible and wise to concurrently train for both of these at once? If it is okay to train for both how should I implement a strategy?When recovering from an injury and returning to running, what is the best marker? Should I track my progress via distance covered or time on feet?Is there a correlation between calf/Achilles tendinopathy and weakness in the surrounding structures? If so how should this influence rehabilitation?My therapist has diagnosed me with hip drop. Subsequently, they have prescribed single-leg squats and encouraged me to drive my leg through when running which I find uncomfortable. What is hip drop and will strengthening the muscles help correct this?Tune in to hear Brodie's thoughts on the above questions. 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

Nathan Carlson is a US-based Physical Therapist and co-host of the Runners Zone podcast. Brodie and Nathan talk about the importance of developing independence during a runner's rehabilitation and how a therapist needs to nature the independent process. This is important for every runner to know whether you are injured or not. Some therapists may misdirect rehabilitation toward a short-term, dependant strategy, resulting in high consultation frequency & poor evidence-based approaches. Nathan talks about hands-on, passive treatments and when they are validated versus exercise-based rehabilitation. He also discusses the importance of empowering the runner through this process.Finally, Brodie and Nathan discuss red flags to look out for to see if you're on the wrong rehabilitation path.Listen to the runners zone podcast and check out Nathan's website runningmateKC.com and instagramBecome 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

Alisa has been suffering from Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (AKA tibialis posterior tendinopathy) for 5 long months.Long hours at work hindered the recovery process. Alisa also continued to run through her foot pain as symptoms seemed to decrease during the run. However, this decision resulted in ongoing pain and irritation week by week. Brodie & Alisa talk about her treatment plan and the management decisions that began the healing experience. Alisa talks about the main insights she had and the crucial steps she took for a successful outcome. 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

Charlie Reid is a kinesiologist and S&C specialist. Today, Charlie talks about the 5 common errors runners make with strength training.Here are the errors we will discuss today:Allocating too much low-intensityAvoiding heavy liftingFailing to progress over timeAvoiding power exercisesBecoming too functionalLastly, Charlie shares his recommended strength exercises and power exercises for running performance.Click here for charlie's website & instagramBecome 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

Glen is an international lecturer, physiotherapist and guest speaker on the topic of mental health and running. Today, we discuss the benefits running can have on your physical and psychological wellbeing along with any drawbacks.Click the link for Glen's talk on mental health at the Therapy expo. Research article: A Scoping Review of the Relationship between Running and Mental HealthClick here for Glen's website & instagramBecome 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

Andy Blow is the founder of Precision Hydration and a former elite triathlete. In today's episode, we delve into the misconceptions around sweat & hydration advice and how to individually tailor a fueling strategy to help your performance.Andy also answers your questions around cramping, running in cold conditions, gels for a sensitive stomach and if hydrating days before a race is necessary. Check out precisionhydration.com and enter code RUNSMARTER to get 15% off the first order of electrolytes and fuelling products.Click here to book in a free 1 on 1 chat with the precision hydration team Click here and use the code PODCAST15 to get 15% off our on-demand Science of Endurance Hydration courseBecome 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 groupBlogs that were mentioned in this podcast: Cramping Preloading sodium before a race Sweat testing

Luke is a Sports & Exercise Chiropractor who has a particular interest in the management, treatment and prevention of calf and achilles injuries. I interview Luke and explore the common causes for this injury and the most common mistakes runners make in their recovery plan.Luke also provides his checklist if calf strains are a regular occurrence in your training. We also go through your patron questions including:Is collagen supplementation effective for achilles tendinopathy?What is the best plyometric exercise to perform?Can pain behind the knee come from the calf?Be sure to follow luke on instagramFind Luke's website hereBecome 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