Brian Hanley is a senior lecturer in exercise & biomechanics at Leeds University & is on the podcast today to talk about achieving your marathon PB! Instead of focusing on a training plan, Brian dives into race-day tactics, pacing strategies and other decision-making processes you need to consider. Brian's insight into the physiological and psychological factors involved in the marathon results in simple and practical take aways for you to plan a successful half-marathon or marathon race. Find Brian's ReseacherGate link here! 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 is another Run Smarter Q&A episode. Brodie answers all the questions below:For beginner runners consistency is key, but is there a certain aspect of running (sessions per week, distance per session, mobility, strength work) that you feel should take a high priority?What are the advantages & disadvantages of running shorter distances more often vs longer distances less often for injury risk and preparing for a marathon?What would you recommend for strength training in the last 8 weeks before a marathon? What exercises, how often and at what intensity?What are your best strength exercises if we are short of time?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 has a new smarter running routine!On today's episode, Brodie talks about his recent running routine including his new process with tracking his mileage and exercise intensity.After listening to this episode, you'll go away with some tips to help improve your weekly routine & find a nice balance in intensity distribution, cross-training, rest days & strength training days. 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, Brodie reviews a paper titled 'Do Injury-Resistant Runners Have Distinct Differences in Clinical Measures Compared to Recently Injured Runners?This study tested 116 recently injured runners, 61 acquired re-injury resistant runners and 46 never injured runners. They tested muscle strength, joint mobility, foot posture and other clinical measurements to gather any conclusion.Listen in as Brodie discusses the results, conclusions, limitations and the final take-aways summarising this study. 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 dissects the Run Smarter Quiz results and ponders on a few questions. We do a deep dive into running technique such as:Are you more likely to get injured if you have knocked knees?Will strengthening will help correct poor running form like hip drop & collapsing feet?Brodie wraps his head around these questions along with the remainer quiz results. 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

As we learnt from our discussion in Part 1 (Episode #133), 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. In part 2 we get practical! Brodie is joined once again by Dr Cam McDonald who is a lecturer, dietician & exercise physiologist. Also joining us are two other podcast listeners James and Darren.Brodie, James & Darren have all completed their epigenetic testing online and Cam has come onto the show to discuss our results. We dive into ways each of us can tweek our strength training, diet, sleep and other aspects of our lives in order to train smarter & thrive the way our blueprint is set.If you are interested in testing this yourself you can check out https://ph360.me/ Other podcast links: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

We dive into all things Peroneal Tendon pain which is found on the outside of the ankle. Brodie has sifted through the available literature to bring you a comprehensive analysis and best current advice.First, Brodie dives into the anatomy and potential causes for this particular injury. Once the aetiology is understood, we dive deeper into the other potential diagnosis, treatment options and strength training progressions. Whether you have this injury or not, understanding its components is handy to understanding other injuries and reducing injury risk. 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

If the name rings a bell, Danny appeared on the Run Smarter Podcast several months ago on episode #116. Back then, Danny talked about his success story overcoming shin splints and highlighted the importance of increasing your cadence, slowing down and widening your step width. On today's episode, Brodie catches up with Danny's running chapter. He walks us through his latest ultra marathon success and with his injury hiccup. Danny describes which lessons he has learnt on the podcast to overcome this injury while maintaining fitness. 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

Alex Murray is a podiatrist and an education partner with Cause Health who have an E-book titled: Rethinking causality, complexity & evidence for the unique patient.Today, we dive into the complicated topic around why treatment may work for some, but not others, even when they have the same diagnosis. Alex explains 'causality' and the complexity behind individual experiences. We talk about the importance of receiving a diagnosis, the dangers with providing the same treatment to everyone and the limitations of labelling your injury. After listening to this episode, you'll gain new insight into the unique rehabilitation path to know if you are on the right recovery path.  Alex website: https://www.makingsenseinpodiatry.com/Cause Health website: https://causehealthblog.org/ Insta: @makingsenseinpodiatryInsta: @podiatrysystemsApple users: Click 'Episode Website' to..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

By popular demand we have another success story! Chris is a German ultrarunner who has been suffering with ankle pain for over a year. Chris details his journey consulting with a podiatrist, an orthopaedist and receiving MRI scans to reach a diagnosis and the search for an effective management plan.Chris then found the Run Smarter Podcast and started implementing the lessons along with shrugging off unhelpful beliefs created in the past when looking for answers. Listen in to hear about Chris' recovery, the revelations he has had along the way and his current running capacity. Apple users: Click 'Episode Website' to..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