The Run Smarter Podcast

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

This interview Brodie chats with advanced practice physio, sonographer & shockwave specialist Benoy Mathew. Shockwave therapy is a treatment method administered by therapists and Benoy answers all our questions on this treatment option.Firstly, Benoy helps answer the question of what Shockwave is and what the clinic experience looks like for a patient. Secondly, we help decipher the confusion of who will benefit most from shockwave therapy. Benoy explains which running conditions will respond favorably and which conditions will be ineffective. Also, which characteristics create a suitable candidate for shockwave therapy.Lastly, we answer all your social media questions and delve into specific running conditions such as patellar pain, plantar fasciitis and proximal hamstring tendinopathy.Click here to find Benoy Mathew on TwitterFor Benoy's online shockwave course head to https://study.physiotutors.com/course/running-rehab/ 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 interview Brodie chats with advanced practice physio, sonographer & shockwave specialist Benoy Mathew. Shockwave therapy is a treatment method administered by therapists and Benoy answers all our questions on this treatment option.Firstly, Benoy helps answer the question of what Shockwave is and what the clinic experience looks like for a patient. Secondly, we help decipher the confusion of who will benefit most from shockwave therapy. Benoy explains which running conditions will respond favorably and which conditions will be ineffective. Also, which characteristics create a suitable candidate for shockwave therapy.Lastly, we answer all your social media questions and delve into specific running conditions such as patellar pain, plantar fasciitis and proximal hamstring tendinopathy.Click here to find Benoy Mathew on TwitterFor Benoy's online shockwave course head to https://study.physiotutors.com/course/running-rehab/ 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

After 12 months and 90k downloads the Run Smarter Podcast is celebrating 100 episodes!!Brodie reflects on the past year and the milestones surpassed as he shares clips of his favourite moments, including what he has learnt the most and what he looks forward to moving into the future.Listen in to hear clips from Brodie's first interview, interviews that have pushed him outside his comfort zone, episodes that have changed his thoughts on running and your own voice clips as we all celebrate 100 episodes together.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

Starting off the year with something different and light hearted before our 100th episode. I pulled one of my most popular episodes from the Everyday Running Legends podcast.This episode I had the pleasure of interviewing John Kelly, the 15th person to ever complete the infamous Barley marathon before its 60-hour cut-up time. The Barkley Marathons is an ultramarathon trail race held in Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg, Tennessee. The full course is 100 miles (160 km). The race is limited to a 60-hour period.We dive into John's physical and mental training to prepare for such a grueling feat. We talk about his previous failed attempts and how he turned in all around.  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 closing this month, this theme, this year with a bang! This month we interviewed Dr. Izzy Smith, Simon Wegerif, Chris Schneider, Shona Halson, Christie Aschwanden, Dr. Carl Foster and Dave Proctor covering all topics on recovery.Brodie talks about what he has learnt, and his highlights throughout the entire month of recovery.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 switch gears and interview the ultra athlete Dave Proctor. Dave has held the world record for the longest distance covered on a treadmill in 24 hours (257km) and held the Canadian 24hr, 48hr and 72hr record. Dave is also preparing for his second attempt to run across Canada, a total of 7,200km and break the speed record by covering 105km per day for 67 days straight. He does this to push his limits while raising awareness for his foundation 'Outrun Rare'.I was blessed for this interview as Dave shares his recovery secrets and how experience has shifted his views on recovery. We dive into Dave's sleep strategies, his diet, experience with CBD, use of toe spacers, cold showers, compressive recovery pants and training habits. Click here to find Dave's TedTalk, instagram and websiteYou can also find Dave's podcast  Chasing TomorrowBecome 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