Step width describes with difference in width when you step from your right foot to your left foot. On today's episode, Brodie ponders the question of an ideal step width. Here is what we discuss:What is a running step width?Why is step width important and does it link to injury?Is there an ideal step width range a runner needs to fall into?If a runner wanted to change, how should they go about it? 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

Elliot White is a PT and author of ‘The 1% Phenomenon of Running’ which teaches you how to fast-track your performance without overtraining. On today’s episode Brodie talks with Elliot about running motivation. We explore several situations in which a runner may lose motivation and how to combat it with practical take-aways.Running situations that we cover include poor weather, battling the time of day, the grueling pointy end of a race prep, moments of increased stress, lacking running goals and lacking running variety. Elliot's wisdom and enthusiasm shines throughout this episode and is a great episode if you are looking for a shot of running motivation.Click here for Elliots website 1% Coach and his  book.Be sure to check Elliot out on instagram @_elliotwhite  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

On today's episode, Brodie discusses certain principles to indicate if an injury will get better on its own. Brodie firstly talks about general injury leads to do initially do a mild injury vs a major injury.Then, Brodie talks about 5 things that can go wrong when injured that might result in the injury not resolving on its own, these include: Mismanaged earlyIrritable loads throughout day-to-dayMissing pieces to your rehabilitationMisinformationUnderstanding chronic painBecome 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

Coach Claire Bartholic wasn’t always a runner.  She started running in her mid-30s simply to get in shape for her high school reunion. She caught the running bug and finished her first marathon at age 38 in a respectable 4:02 and was immediately hooked.   With dedicated coaching and training, she successfully lowered her marathon PR to 2:58, remarkably without injury, and entirely plant-based.   Today, we talk about all things masters running including the common mistakes, misconceptions Claire often sees working with masters athletes.   We also answer all your patron questions including ways to best prepare in your younger years, how to adjust your goals, how to increase mileage safely and how to recovery from long runs.   Follow The Run to the Top podcast by RunnersConnectHead to Claire's website to receive your free download about the ultimate fuel plan for runners Follow @theplantedrunner on instaBecome 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

My interview today is with Dr. David Meyer who is a PT and the former medical & rehabilitation coordinator for the St Louis Cardinals. He is also the author of 'Injured to Elite: A guide to empowering yourself to transform your life after running'.On today's episode David talks about his past working with high-profile athletes and the common mindsets, beliefs and mental limitations that were holding them back from full recovery.We then turn our attention to recreational runners and the lessons they should learn about pain and what recovery strategies they need to develop in order to achieve a full recovery. Whether you are injured or not, you'll learn some key components to injury prevention, mental resiliency and how to overcome any future injuries. Be sure to listen to David's own podcast: The Injured to elite podcast.  Click here to check out the book: Injured to Athlete. Follow David on instagram or email him davemeyer@plperform.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

Dr. Jeffrey Rediger is a Harvard trained medical doctor and is the author of Cured: The life-changing science of spontaneous healing. Today, Brodie and Jeff talk about the underlying lifestyle factors that hinder recovery and contribute to pain throughout the body. In relation to running, we discuss why some runners struggle to overcome their running-related injuries and are unable to achieve a pain-free state.Dr. Rediger discusses his 4 pillars to spontaneous healing, including Nutrition, Immune System, Stress & Identify. We unpack all these and how it applies to the running population.This is a fascinating conversation if you are interested on persistant pain and how to overcome it. Link here to Jeff's Instagram @drjeffreyrediger and also his website.Don't forget to check out his book  Cured: The life-changing science of spontaneous healing 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 is for you to self-reflect on your past thoughts, beliefs, fears & anxieties when injured and how it can hinder your recovery. We discuss the components of:Catastrophizing- 'To view or present a situation as considerably worse than it actually is'.Kinesiophobia- 'An excessive, irrational, and debilitating fear of physical movement and activity'.Brodie discusses 3 recent papers on this topic to bring more awareness to the situation:Paper 1: Changes in catastrophizing and kinesiophobia are predictive of changes in disability and pain after treatment in patients with anterior knee pain.Paper 2: Pain and disability in women with patellofemoral pain relate to kinesiophobia, but not to patellofemoral joint loading variables.Paper 3: Adding mindfulness practice to exercise therapy for femalerecreational runners with patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial.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

Patrick is a sports nutritionist, personal trainer, weight loss coach for runners and host of the running lean podcast.In part 2 of this 2-parter, Patrick dives into the misconceptions surrounding Fats, Sugars and Oils. He also talks about the 5 habits runners should have to lose weight which includes:Eating real foodReducing life stressMeal SpacingStrength trainingManaging your mindsetWe finish the episode with answering all the questions submitted from the podcast patrons!Click here for the Running lean website, instagram, podcast.Also follow Patricks personal insta @pmcgilvrayBecome 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

Patrick is a sports nutritionist, personal trainer, weight loss coach for runners and host of the running lean podcast.In part 1 of this 2-parter, Patrick tells of his personal story with weight loss, introduction into running and turning his life around in his later years. Patrick then shares his wisdom on why traditional diets don't work, and why running doesn't help you lose weight! Throughout the episode you'll gain a deeper insight into emotional eating, hunger problems and over-eating behaviours.Click here for the Running lean website, instagram, podcast.Also follow Patricks personal insta @pmcgilvrayBecome 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

Rob Steger is an ultra runner, the author of Training for ultra and the host of the Training for ultra podcast.We start the conversation with Rob's journey into running, filmmaking and podcasting before turning our attention to his ultra marathon training philosophy. Rob describes the benefits of developing a 'flow state' when running along with his opinions on training mileage.Further into the conversation, Rob uncovers tips to ramp up your weekly mileage, strategies to increase your mental resiliency & insights he has learnt to help runners of any distance.Lastly, I ask Rob about any misconceptions or common mistakes he sees in the ultra community. This really is an episode all runners can benefit from as we dive into the training, mindset and race strategy domain. You can find all of Rob's links including website, podcast, instagram on his linktree 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