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
Time Efficiency & Training Quality with Taren Gesell
Taren Gesell is the Owner of Mymottiv.com and is on the podcast today to help improve the quality of your training.
We cover common pitfalls runner's make with their training efficiency and what a wee…
Managing Low Back Pain for Runners (Patron Release)
Today Brodie released a patron exclusive episode on how to manage low back pain. Brodie shares his experiences with low back pain before diving into topics such as:
- The myth between core strength and …
Re-Run: Knee OA misconceptions with Kevin Maggs
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 havi…
10 Treatments to Avoid with Tendon Pain
This episode discusses a 2018 paper by Jill Cook titled: 'Ten treatments to avoid in patients with lower limb tendon pain'
Listen in to hear what treatments you should and shouldn't avoid including in…
Katie’s Run Smarter Success Story
Katie was dealing with persistent ankle and knee problems and was trying desperately to complete a half marathon. After a year of set-backs, she changed strategies and finally started building moment…
Brodie’s Recent Injury Insight: Calf Soreness
Brodie talks about his recent dilemma with calf soreness and the strategies you can implement to reduce your risk of injury.
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6 Steps on How to Grow as a Healthy Runner with Duane Scotti
Dr. Duane Scotti, DPT, PhD, OCS is a running physical therapist, run coach, host of the Healthy Runner podcast, and founder of Spark Healthy Runner and has been a leader in the rehab and running comm…
Talking Marathons & Injury Prevention with Trevor & Angie
Trevor and Angie co-host the Marathon Training Academy and join me for a host hangout to talk about:
- When is it okay to run with pain?
- What to look for in a training plan
- The link between life stress an…
A New Paradigm for Blister Management with Rebecca Rushton
Rebecca Rushton is a Podiatrist working with runners. On today's episode we dive into her two recent publications.
Paper 1: Friction blisters: A new paradigm to explain causation
Paper 2: Friction bli…
Neuromuscular vs Aerobic Runners with Eoin Everard
Eoin Everard is a Physio, Pilates Instructor, has a PhD in Human Movement and is an Irish National Champion in the 1500m distance. On this episode, Eoin explains the difference between a Neuromuscula…
When Acute Pain Turns Chronic with Kevin Maggs
Kevin Maggs joins us once again on the Run Smarter Podcast! Previously in episode 32 discussing Knee OA Misconceptions, Kevin talks today about the physiological influences on chronic pain.
Also known…
Nutrition Q&A with Stephanie Hnatiuk
Stephanie Hnatiuk is a sports dietician and is on the podcast to answer the Run Smarter Patron Questions, including:
- What are the benefits of collagen supplements?
- Should we change our diet throughout …
Rethinking Hydration with Andrew from Prepd
Andrew is on the podcast today to make you rethink your hydration strategy. He also introduces a new resistant starch product designed to keep you hydrated for longer and recover faster post workout.
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Rob’s Rehab Success Story
This episode covers Rob's struggles and eventually, success with proximal hamstring tendinopathy. Hear his injury insights, mistakes and helpful tips for anyone looking to overcome their own running …
What to Focus on During the Off Season
This episode covers the follow question submitted by a run smarter scholar:
"What should I focus on during the off-season 1 year before a marathon?"
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Orthobiologics Effectiveness for Tendinopathy Treatment
This episode covers everything to do with Orthobiologics, PRP, stem call therapy and other injectables for the treatment of a tendinopathy.
Resources and papers covered:
Paper 1: Orthobiologics: Diagno…
Finding Your Ideal Cadence
In this episode Brodie answers a question submitted from a run smarter scholar:
"Hi Brodie, I have slowly increased my cadence over time with a metronome over the past few months and I am now at 178 …
Q&A: Deload weeks/Running Post Stress Fracture/Faster 5k/Scheduling Strength Sessions
In this Q&A episode, Brodie answers the following questions:
- What is the best way to have a deload week? Reduction in volume, intensity or both?
- What is the best way to get back running after a stress …
Glute Activation Myths with Rich Willy
Rich Willy is a Physical Therapist and PhD Running Researcher. Today, Brodie talks with Rich about glute activation including.
- How important are the gluteals during running?
- How effective are pre-activ…
Q&A: Walk-Run Progressions/Strength Training for Results/Treadmill Firmness/Higher Cadence with Slow Running
In this Q&A Brodie answers the following questions:
- I had a run/walk progression question. I’m currently up to 8 run walk reps with 30 seconds for run and 75 for walking. Soon, I would like to increas…