Carrie Cheadle is a sports psychologist & co-author of the book 'Rebound: Train your brain to bounce back stronger from sports injuries'. Every runner needs to recognise the importance of behaviour, attitudes and mindset for recovery. It is also important to self-reflect on your personality and use your strengths and weaknesses as a great ally, rather than a hindrance. We cover all these topics and include strategies to help these common running personalities:The impatient runnerThe fearful runnerThe stubborn runnerThe victimized runnerThe repeat offenderFind more about Carrie, her book, her podcast, FB group through the links below:https://www.carriecheadle.com/https://injuredathletesclub.com/about-the-book/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

ITB friction syndrome is the second-most common running related injury and is the number 1 cause for lateral knee pain. I also mention the exciting details of the Run Smarter Online Course which will be launching soon! On today's episode you will learn:The role of the ITBWhat training errors cause ITB friction syndromeAre there any running risk factors?Should I foam roll my ITB?What are the most effective treatments?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

Daniel is the host of the Trail Runners Experience and today I had the privilege of chatting all about trail running. Daniel is a running coach and experienced trail/ultra runner. He shares his insights into the expectations when beginning to run trails, how it will benefit your road running, risks associated with trails, along with helpful tips for experienced runners to elevate their trail performance.I hope you love listening to Daniel, you can find his coaching and podcast here:http://distancerunnersunlimited.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

Vicky is a dietitian from Melbourne and shares her insight on inflammatory diets. Long term inflammation can lead to recurring injuries, reduced performance and lack of recovery. We cover:What the consequences are of an inflammatory dietWhat are the 'big 3' culprits for inflammation The evidence for high sugar, fat, salt dietsOmega 3 vs omega 6 The effects of a diary free dietFind Vicky's social media accounts below:https://eatplaythrive.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/eatplaythrivehttps://www.instagram.com/eat_play_thrive/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

Recovery is tough! It is a frustrating process that seems never-ending at times. This episode will help soften the blow and set you on the right path towards your destination. Every runner who has faced challenges returning from an injury needs to listen to this episode. We discuss how to plan for your journey to pain-free running and to expect the unexpected.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

Isobel is the host of Peak Endurance podcast and today she joins me to discuss Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). It can be a very severe condition that is often unrecognised and can dramatically impact performance and risk of sickness and injury.I scratched up on the most recent research around RED-S for Isobel and I to have a constructive discussion. Isobel shares her own experience with RED-S and the detrimental outcomes.We chat about the risk factors, physical and psychological impacts, issues surrounding body image and pressures put on young adolescent age groups. Even if you are not within the young population, it is crucial to understand RED-S and recognise signs, symptoms and toxic environments which RED-S might manifest itself. Click on the links for Peak Endurance:Website: https://www.peakendurancecoaching.com.au/#/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/peakendurancecoaching/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

Shawn Bearden is the host of the very successful 'Science Of Ultra' podcast. He is a full professor of Physiology at the Idaho State University and has a particular interest in running economy, bioenergetics and physiology thresholds. Today we step in another direction and talk about the mental side of endurance running. Topics we cover are:What are the key differences between marathons and ultras?Which common traits leads runners to thrive in ultras?How can someone build on their psychological limits?How do we know when to push on & when to back off?Here are all the links for Science of Ultra:Website: https://www.scienceofultra.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScienceOfUltraYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTYwCx8S1-sWBm5qK4eFUwPodcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-ultra-ultra-marathon-trail-running-expertise/id1042673386?ls=1&mt=2Become 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

Maryke Louw is a sports injury Physiotherapist and delivers excellent content around injury diagnosis and management. She is a practicing clinician and online physiotherapist with a big passion treating runners. Today she shares her top 5 topics around proximal hamstring tendinopathy and why some clients are not recovering. Some of our topics include:The role of compression around tendinopathy managementDoes the type of running effect me?Should I be stretching?What exercises should I start with & how can I progress?How long does a hamstring tendinopathy take to heal?Debunking beliefs around this condition. Please follow Maryke's work on these platforms: https://www.sports-injury-physio.com/meet-sports-physiotherapist-marykehttps://www.facebook.com/SportsInjuryPhysio/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGyKVhuCa_iattvhM4DlQQBecome 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 we identify common misconceptions surrounding knee osteoarthritis and bust common myths you might have. Ideas around:What is knee OA?What causes knee OA?What are the consequences of having OA?What is the symptom timeline?What are common non-surgical treatments?We also discuss the correlation between running and osteoarthritis. What some common symptoms are and if you can continue to run with OA. The answers might surprise you!Kevin Maggs is an instructor for The Running Clinic in the US, he helps deliver sound evidence-based advice to runners and medical practitioners alike. Link here for Kevin's twitter account: https://twitter.com/RunningReformLink here to learn more about The Running Clinic courses: https://therunningclinic.com/enBecome 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

Discover effective strategies for dealing with plantar fasciitis! The discussion kicks off with essential pain reduction techniques and the importance of proper footwear. Progressing to strengthening exercises, the podcast stresses individualized treatment approaches. Preventive strategies are also highlighted, with tips on gradual load management and mindful transitions in movement. Stay ahead of the injury game with practical insights on rehabilitation and prevention!