The Run Smarter Podcast

Another podcast first. I talk to Caz who has agreed to be our first case study. Suffering with patella tendinopathy for 5 months now, we discuss her initial symptoms and how management spun out of control. We talk about the highs and lows of her journey, discussing recent flare-ups amongst the small wins and her battle to run the Melbourne Marathon this year.In this episode you will learn:Common characteristics and behaviour of patella tendinopathyReal-world presentation of the downward spiralWhy sometimes you shouldn't listen to doctorsTests you can perform to determine your tendon capacityInitial steps to control tendon irritabilityWhy you need to be careful implementing speedThe raw emotions and frustrations with chronic tendinopathy.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

Now we get practical! We break down Achilles, High hamstring & gluteal tendinopathy into 5 categories:1.) Generic causes & common training errors 2.) Daily modifications to avoid compression3.) Exercise progressions: isometric, isotonic, plyometric.4.) Running biomechanical considerations5.) Differential diagnosisLearn about the difference between mid-portion and insertional achilles tendinopathyDifferent sleeping positions to help gluteal tendinopathyIntrinsic risk factors for achilles tendon painExamples to strengthen the hamstring out of compressionBecome 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

Talking tendons 1 explains WHY and HOW we get a tendinopathy, but now we look at some universal principles to rehabilitate and prevent tendon pain! We learn 3 stages to recovery:Stage 1: Identify daily tasks and positions that will be compressing the tendon.Stage 2: Tendons love load! but how do we progress?Step 1: isometrics, Step 2: Eccentrics Step 3: Concentric/eccentrics Step 4: power/speed/plyometrics Step 5: entire kinetic chain restore functionStage 3: Throughout stage 2 carefully balancing what running loads can be tolerated. Then we finish with Brodie's top 5 Prevention tips: 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 begin a new mini-series with Talking Tendons 101.Learn the different tendon pain terminology: Tendinopathy, Tendinosis, tendinitis.Learn about the tendon structure continuum: Reactive, dysrepair, Degenerative.The 3 main reasons why we get tendinopathy 1. Overload. 2 Compression. 3. Lack of recovery/reducing load tolerance.Tendinopathy risk factors and why we don't rely heavily on biomechanics.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 introduce Dane Verwey who is a physiotherapist & the Run Culture podcast host. We combine forces and knowledge to discuss the difference between good pain and bad pain. This is crucial to differentiate because we don’t want to push an injury into a more aggravated state but also, we don't want to completely rest if we don't have to.Some concepts we discuss are:Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), why is it 'good' pain.The common characteristics of DOMSHow DOMS is different to 'Bad' painHow the location and nature of your pain can be interpreted How you would expect good pain and bad pain to respond to rest & exerciseThe consequences of misinterpreting two 2 type of painSome tests you can do at home to assess if you are clear to run after 'Bad' pain.Common characteristics of stress fractures.Dane is a good friend and will appear of several episode in the future to discuss different topics:Click here to find his podcast on Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/run-culture-podcast/id1478354435Click here to find Dane's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1702135413205474/ and instagram: https://www.instagram.com/run.culture/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 complete the strength training for runners season by squeezing in one more episode. We highlight the importance of foot strength for running and everyday life with Tim Bransdon. Can we overcome plantar fasciitis, heel pain, foot pain with functional strengthening? If so, how?We look at some practical tests you can perform at home to determine your level of foot balance, coordination, strength, spring & overall function. Tim also talks about the role of orthotics for runners, foot shape and pronation. Does the structure of your foot determine your level of recovery, or does strength and function play a more important role?If your plantar fasciitis is so severe that it is painful walking, Tim talks through your first steps to recovery. He discusses the importance of establishing the correct mindset and empowering you through careful stages of rehabilitation.Tim Bransdon is a podiatrist from Wollongong Podiatry and is also part of the Running Lab conducting StrongFeet programs for health professionals.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 groupFollow Wollongong Podiatry at: https://www.instagram.com/wollongongpodiatry/ and https://www.facebook.com/WollongongPodiatryFollow The Running Lab at: https://www.instagram.com/the_running_lab/  and https://www.facebook.com/TheRunningLab.StrongFeet/

This episode is another big step in knowledge towards injury prevention. In order to train hard, you need to sleep hard. In order to reduce risk of overuse injuries, you need to optimize recovery. We discuss the connection of poor sleep with injury, sleep with reduced performance and the interwoven relationship of cortisol, stress and pain levels.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

From episode 1 & 2 of this season you should now have a clear understanding of pain & what influences pain. Now we take this concept and apply it to running. We dive into your running injuries and how certain beliefs, miscommunication and emotions influence your recovery. Is your brain working for you or against you?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 mentioned last episode making sense of how pain is interpreted & processed can be a great ally for your running career, being oblivious could be detrimental! Chronic pain for runners is extremely debilitating. Injuries that go beyond 6 months can be difficult to overcome but after 6 months most (if not all) of the bodies structures have healed. Why does pain persist? Why is it so hard to overcome when it's in it's chronic state? What can I do about chronic pain? Let's listen and find out!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

Season 3 kicks off with something very unique. We have been laying a foundation of what every runner needs to know & season 3 is no different. No matter what your running injury, pain will initiate in the brain. Making sense of how pain is interpreted & processed can be a great ally for your running career, being oblivious could be detrimental!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