The Run Smarter Podcast
Expand your running knowledge, identify running misconceptions and become a faster, healthier, SMARTER runner. Let Brodie Sharpe become your new running guide as he teaches you powerful injury insights from his many years as a physiotherapist while also interviewing the best running gurus in the world. This is ideal for injured runners & runners looking for injury prevention and elevated performance. So, take full advantage by starting at season 1 where Brodie teaches you THE TOP PRINCIPLES TO OVERCOME ANY RUNNING INJURY and let’s begin your run smarter journey.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 402
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Pro Running Spotlight with Patrick Reagan
In this episode, we shine the spotlight on ultra marathoner Patrick Regan, an accomplished athlete sponsored by GU Energy Labs. Patrick shares insights from his journey from marathons to ultramaratho…
How I am Preventing Injuries in 2024
In this solo episode, Brodie shares insights into his personal strategy for maximizing performance while minimizing the risk of injuries. After a hiatus from racing due to COVID, he's now setting his…
Using Data to Prevent Injuries with Dr Bradley Neal
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Brad Neal, a distinguished academic and running researcher with a primary focus on patellofemoral pain, also known as runner's knee. Brad dives deep into…
Latest Running Research (Jan 2024): Disc Health / Gait Asymmetry / Foam Rolling
The papers we will review in this episode are:
- Impact of Running Exercise on Intervertebral Disc: A Systematic Review
- Gait asymmetry in spatiotemporal and kinetic variables does not increase running-re…
The Science of Running Fatigued with Hannah Dimmick
Hannah has a Masters in Exercise Science and a PhD in Kinesiology specializing in wearable technologies. Her recent publication is titled 'Use of subject-specific models to detect fatigue-related cha…
New Research into Strength Training for Runners
In this episode, Brodie brings you up to speed on the latest research on strength training including a new paper titled: Effect of Strength Training Programs in Middle- and Long-Distance Runners’ Eco…
Keeping Your Feet Strong with Tim Bransdon (Re-Run: Feb 2020)
This episode highlights 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, …
Anxiety States & Recovery Times in Runners
The podcast episode delves into a research paper titled "Anxiety State Impact on Recovery of Runners with Lower Extremity Injuries," exploring the correlation between emotional states and rehabilitat…
Mark's Run Smarter Success Story
The podcast episode features Mark, a competitive masters runner in his sixties, sharing his journey overcoming proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT). We start exploring his initial symptoms, mistakes…
The Impact of Nutrition on Tendon Health
We delve into the crucial link between nutrition and tendon health. The episode centers on a systematic review titled 'The impact of nutrition on tendon health and tendinopathy: a systematic review' …
Getting Faster at 60 with World Record Holder Dan King
Run Faster at Any Age: Discover the Secrets of World Record Holder Dan King! As we age, it's common to assume that our fastest days are behind us. But hold that thought! At 61 years old, Dan King sha…
Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Footwear (Patron Release)
This podcast episode delves into a detailed review of a 2023 study examining bone stress injuries in runners using carbon fiber footwear. The host, drawing from their experience as a physio and runni…
Your Sub 3hr Marathon Blueprint with Dr. Will
Dr. Will is a Runner, Triathlete, Coach and Running Scientist. Today, we discuss how any runner can improve their marathon times with paraticular focus on reaching a sub 3 hour marathon.
You will lear…
Pro Runner Spotlight: Jared Ward
Jared Ward is an American long distance runner who finished sixth in the marathon at the 2016 Olympics.
His personal bests include: 28:36 10k, 1:01 Half marathon and 2:09 Marathon.
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A Roadmap to Recovery: From Fear to Safety
On today's episode, Brodie review a 2022 paper titled: From Fear to Safety: A Roadmap to Recovery From Musculoskeletal Pain
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Pro Runner Spotlight: David McNeill
David McNeill is a Physio, Running Coach & Olympian specializing in the 5k and 10k events. David presented Australia in the 5000m at the Tokyo Olympics and has a 5k PB of 13:12 and 10k PB of 27:45.
To…
Reasons for Buttock Pain in Runners
In today's episode, Brodie reviews a paper titled: Buttock Pain in Athletes: a Narrative Review
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Pro Runner Spotlight: Sarah Klein
Sarah Klein is an Australian marathon runner competing in multiple marathons including Budapest in 2023. Sarah's second world championship was last year in Eugene where she placed a magnificent 14th.…
The Cartilage Response to Running with Michaela Khan
Michaela Khan is a researcher from the University of British Columbia. She studies all things running biomechanics and discusses her recent systematic review and meta-analysis titled: The Influence o…
Think Away Your Pain
Brodie reviews the book: Think Away Your Pain and how it can translate to helping injured runners.
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