On today's success story we have Mark Mulray who was battling Plantar Fasciitis for several months before finding what worked and what didn't work. Mark tried changing shoes, cross-training and had every variation of massage ball and ice bottle under his desk at work.Mark Mulray shares his treatment process that allowed him to not only kick his plantar fasciitis, but go on to finish an ironman and 100 mile races. During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration.When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome.However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success. 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 we have wellness entrepreneur, biohacker & host of the Optimal Performance podcast Sean McCormick.We all know that sleep is the #1 tool to help you recover, perform at high levels and rebuild from a hard workout. But, a lot of runners find it hard to sleep, unwind & detach from the stressors of the day.This is why I have brought on Sean who is going to introduce ways you can enhance your rest and recovery through methods like float tank sessions, mindfulness strategies & sleep bio-hacking insights. Sean delves into the typical experience of a float session and why you shouldn't feel intimidated to dip your toes in the water. He explains why its not just for experienced meditation gurus and provides helpful tactics during your first float.We then finish our conversation with ways you can bio-hack your way to a better sleep including the use of weighted blankets & blue-light blocking sunglasses.Find Sean's Podcast by searching: Optimal Performance PodcastClick here for Sean'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

Stress fractures are a runners worst nightmare. They are often mis-diagnosed in the early days and when correctly identified, result in several weeks of inactivity which will drive a runner insane!Today Brodie interviews Ainslie who has faced several stress fractures throughout her running career. At the age of 14, Ainslie experienced her first major injury having fractured her hip bone and tearing her hip labrum towards the end of a race. Following that was a foot stress fracture in 2011, 4 more in 2012 and recently, another foot stress fracture in 2020.We dive into the common symptoms Ainslie went through, how her injury history mentally effected her, and she kindly opens up about her disordered eating and lack of RED-S awareness through her developmental years. During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration.When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome.However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success. To learn more about RED-S you can head to my previous podcast episode titled:  The hidden dangers of RED-S with Isobel RossBecome 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

Andrew & Michael are the hosts of the Endurance Innovation podcast. With thermal engineer backgrounds and a passion in endurance performance, the boys deliver a unique insight into thermo-regulation, heat transfer & optimal performance in all conditions.We start with running in sub-freezing temperatures and how smart decisions towards clothing, sweat and layering can help you thrive. Secondly, I wanted to ask Andrew & Michael how we can reach optimal performance in fair weather conditions. If you are aiming for a race PB in ideal temperatures, what could be some strategies to control our core body temperature and reach new feats?Lastly, we talk about hot and humid conditions and ways we can train, prepare and perform prior to race day and during your run.We also answer your patron questions around heart-rate reliability, RPE importance and the confusion with summer speed vs winter speeds.Search 'The Endurance Innovation' wherever you find your podcastsYou can also follow 3X training on 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.

During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration.When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome.However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success. On this episode, Brodie talks with Caroline Taylor from the UK. Caroline describes the beginning of her long plantar fasciitis journey which all started with a change in daily footwear.We delve into her increasing symptoms and the endless amount of failed treatment approaches. However, Caroline never gave up hope. It wasn't until 5 years later that a change in her night time routine and footwear alterations changed everything. Within 2 weeks Caroline was 90% better and success continued from there.Currently, Caroline is happy running a few times a week up to 10k and is symptom free apart from the occasional minor set-back. Here is her story. Here is the link to: Plantar Fasciitis 1: Causes, diagnosis & characteristics Plantar Fasciitis 2: Rehabilitation & PreventionALSO: If you are from the UK and suffering from PF & other lower limb conditions, the team at Shoe Insoles would love to help you. Visit their website and see what product are available: https://www.shoeinsoles.co.uk/ 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 this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie ropes in Pat from That's Running podcast and together they unpack the challenging topic of forefoot pain. The forefoot is the section between your toes and the arch of your foot. In fact, Brodie & Pat are both currently managing their own foot pain and share their experiences.Firstly, Pat talks about the research behind forefoot pain for runners and potential structures that could lead to pain. He describes the common locations of pain and potential diagnoses such as stress fractures, plantar plate injury, morton's neuroma and several other structures.Brodie & Pat then share each of their own experiences managing forefoot pain and describe the lessons they are learning along the way.Throughout this interview, you will learn the role of shoes when managing forefoot pain, whether to offload or strengthen the foot & what to do if different structures are impacted.Lastly, Brodie & Pat each share their 3 tips to help runners manage and prevent forefoot pain.Click here to find Pat's podcast That's running, you can also follow the podcast on instagram.If your are interested here is the episode on  forefoot pain on That's Running podcast.  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

During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration.When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome.However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success. On today's episode, Brodie talks with Todd Charnetski, a passionate runner who developed bilateral proximal hamstring tendinopathy back in 2007 after pushing hard during his half marathon preparation. Todd had tried years of different treatments. Icing, massage, stretching, compression, strengthening, medication, PRP, cortisone, tenex and several other remedies. It wasn't until 2018 when a shift in his management started showing drastic improvement. Todd is currently 100% better on one side and 95% better on the other and is excited to share his 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

On this episode, Brodie summarizes a paper by Hamill & Gruber titled:  Is changing footstrike pattern beneficial to runners?This is a hot topic for a lot of runners, coaches and health professionals alike, and while this paper may not come to a conclusive statement, it does help bring us up-to-date with the current literature. The verdict might surprise you.Changing from a heel striker to a forefoot striker has been proposed for decades. The arguments for such a change follows several theories including:Changing to a forefoot strike help running economy.Changing to a forefoot strike reduces ground reaction forces.Changing to a forefoot strike lowers your risk of injuries.This paper read by Brodie systematically covers all of these theories and highlights the available evidence to see if their claims hold true. 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 are back for our second installment of question provided by my sister Zoe. Here are the list of questions answered on today's episode:I have injured my hamstring and took time off to recover from, now my leg feels weak and I am in a cycle of exercise followed by injury recovery. What can I do?How do I tell the difference between muscle soreness after a run and injury?Every run I am running to the point of exhaustion because I want to get my best times. Is this okay?What do you recommend to address the boredom during a long run or to distract from negative thoughts that come from a hard run?I want to cross train but my muscle soreness interferes with my running schedule, what should I do?Does running on fatigued muscles lead to injury?All these questions will be addressed in detail.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 haven't done a Q&A episode for a while and today we are doing something a bit different. My sister Zoe is taking over Q&A time! We cover a wide range of questions today, here is the list.How do I know what a reasonable starting distance is if I haven’t ran before, or haven’t ran for a long time?How do hills impact my run, how can I best run on hills if they are unavoidable?My running doesn't seem to be improving. What can I do?When I am running I feel like my heart is beating at its maximum and i am struggling to breathe, what can I do to train better for this?I don’t know what to do to build my training load for preventing running injuries, what can I do?This is a perfect episode for you if you are a beginner or looking to accelerate your running game!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