The Run Smarter Podcast

Matthew Boyd is a Physio, Running Coach and Host of the Adaptive Zone Podcast. Today, we brainstorm ways you can return to speed & hills safely following an injury.Check out Matthew on Insta, Facebook, His Website and also his Running Fundamentals Course. 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

Ashley is a passionate running who has been suffering with PHT since 2014. Alongside her frustrating rehab, she also loves racing marathons. Particularly the Boston Marathon every year. With trying to balance rehab with performance, Ashley struggled to see any real results until she started following the Run Smarter principles.Listen to today's episode to learn how she managed to overcome this chronic condition and how you can find the balance between rehab and racing.  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

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Simon Bartold jumps on the podcast today to help clear the air on carbon fibre shoes. Simon is a Podiatrist and has spent several years working with the worlds best shoe brands on shoe manufacturing. He is world-class with the latest research on shoe science and performance & is THE expert to ask, 'Is a carbon fibre shoe right for you?'We discuss how these are different to traditional running shoes, how the mechanics benefit a runner & how to best use this type of shoe.To find out more on Simon please visit his website Bartold ClinicalBecome 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

Angela is on the podcast today to share 6 insights she has learnt from her recovery. Here are the topics:Flare-ups are normalDon't be afraid of painRehab isn't all or nothingDon't be afraid to progress strengthInjuries suck & you are entitled to feel frustratedDon't let anyone else define your progressBecome 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

In today's episode, Brodie breaks down two past injury chats from injured runners to help you with your own running rehab.Brodie jumps on a call with Alex after receiving this message: "Hi Brodie, I Tackled Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fascia pain last year but now, the plantar fascia pain is now the main problem and has started flaring up again as I try to resume exercising after a long illness".From Sarah: "I’m doing the London Marathon in 4 weeks. I have PHT. I did 15 miles on Tuesday and I now can’t turn the pain off. It is constant. It also woke me up overnight. I really don’t want to withdraw/ defer my place…. If possible…"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 reviews a 2022 paper titled: 'Not all bone overuse injuries are stress fractures: it is time for updated terminology'.Learn why stress fractures are so serious and are treated very differently to other running injuries.Discover that most bone stress injuries are not stress fractures, and why it matters.Brodie then discusses the grading system for bone stress injuries, alongside the likely time off running.Learn other considerations why predicting return to running including injury history, age, and other relevant factors.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

In my opinion JF Esculier is #1 when it comes to evidence based clinic practice for treating runners. He has published several running related studies and is constantly updating his knowledge on all things running. JF does have a huge interest is shoe prescription relating to injury reduction, treatment & performance, so our discussion revolves around just that. We discuss when you should change running shoes, if it is okay to run in 1 shoe type, if we need running support & what we do for plantar fasciitis!!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

Brodie talks through his recent hip flexor rehab journey and shares his insights to help you rehab your own injury.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

Michaela had been dealing with a tibialis posterior injury for several months without improvement. However, she is here to share her successes including rehab principles, strengthening exercises, running modifications, footwear recommendations, and pain guidelines in order to successfully complete a recent marathon! 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