Today we have Lizzie Marlow, a specialist physiotherapist from the UK to share her expertise on tibialis posterior tendinopathy. We answer some listener questions along with:Tib post anatomy & functionLikely causes for this condition in runningRole of pronation & orthotics in tib post tendon painEarly & late stage strengthening exercisesRunning considerations & prevention tipsYou can find Lizzie on Twitter 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

Today on the Run Smarter Podcast we answer questions from our Patreon family. If you would like to contribute to the podcast, join our small family and have the opportunity to ask your own questions just contribute $5 per month and sign up on the patreon link below.Here are today's topics:What is a 'heel drop' in a shoe and how can a change in heel drop lead to injury.What is shockwave therapy & is it beneficial for running rehabilitation?What are some strength exercises to help a sprinter?What rep range should endurance runners aim for in the gym?What are the effects of taping and the pros & cons.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

Benoy is an advanced practice physio from the UK with a specialist Interest in Hip pain & Running Injuries. Today we talk about lateral hip pain in runners. Topics we cover:What is lateral hip pain?What factors cause hip pain in runners?Once painful, what should I avoid to manage pain?What are some early stage rehab exercises?Should I believe terms like 'your glutes aren't firing' & 'ITB tightness'.When can I return to running with hip pain.Follow Benoy on twitter by clicking hereTo learn more about the Masters Runner Symposium click on the link and enter code BENBRAD25OFF for 25% off. This course gives you 12-month access to 22 hours of Video, Audio, Free book and much more.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

Christos is a practicing physical therapist who published a paper titled 'Running economy: A comprehensive review for passive force generation'. On The Run Smarter Podcast today, we break down the concept on running economy and how you can apply this into your running to become a more efficient runner. We remove the scientific jargon so any runner can understand and finish with some practical take-aways. Some topics we discuss are:What is running economy & why is it so important?Why is lower-limb stiffness a good thing?How can we test our leg stiffness & running economy?What can we implement to help running economy including strike pattern, footwear and strength trainingIf you have any questions for Christos you can e-mail him 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

We have the legendary Dr. Izzy Moore who is a world-leading researcher in Cardiff. Izzy has done a lot of work on gait-retraining and cadence changes. Today I pick Izzy's brain on how a recreational runner can change their running technique to help their performance, overcome a running injury and injury prevention.Izzy shares the latest research on gait retraining for injuries, specifically ITB friction syndrome, patellofemoral knee pain and stress fractures.To follow Izzy on Twitter click 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 we dive into the elastic limits of human performance by introducing the 'central governor theory' proposed by Tim Noakes and discussed in Alex Hutchinson's book 'Endure'. 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

This episode I have combined forces with Chris Russell the host of RunRunLive 4.0 podcast to discuss our tips on running faster without increasing your risk of injury.A few points we touch on:How to structure your running trainingWays to remain consistentWhat footwear aids speedWhat role nutrition has in running fasterRecovery tipsYou can follow Chris over on his website or follow him on twitterBecome 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 answers all your patreon questions around running injuries. Here are today's topics:How long does it take for a tendinopathy to healInjury management tips for plantar fasciitisManagement tips for a high hamstring tendinopathyAre compression sleeves good for performance & recoveryWhat are some good foot strengthening exercisesBecome 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 we elaborate on the 5 key mistakes runners make during rehabilitation of a tendon. Here is the list:Resting your tendon too muchNot interpreting symptoms correctlyNot modifying daily activitiesNot progressing your strength exercisesRelying too much on passive treatmentBecome 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

Neil & Victoria are from the Running PTs podcast & today we do a roundtable format to help you with your calf strains. We discuss:Who gets calf strainsPresentation, Signs & SymptomsWhy you get calf strainsHow to manage calf strainsWhat are some preventative strategies Check out Neil and Victoria's podcast hereClick here for Victoria's insta, Neil's instaClick here for the Train Smart Run Strong 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