The Run Smarter Podcast

Jan 29, 2023

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: Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Tendinopathies (2021)

Paper 2: Application of Orthobiologics in Achilles Tendinopathy: A...

Jan 22, 2023

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 and feeling pretty comfortable with it. How do I know when I have found my "Ideal" cadence? Thank you!"

Run Smarter 

Jan 15, 2023

In this Q&A episode, Brodie answers the following questions:

1. What is the best way to have a deload week? Reduction in volume, intensity or both?
2. What is the best way to get back running after a stress fracture?
3. How can I progress from a 21min 5k to a 20min 5k?
4. How do I schedule 3 strength sessions into my week if I...

Jan 8, 2023

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-activation exercises prior to running?
• Will glute exercises reduce your risk of injury?
• What to do if you have glute fatigue...

Jan 1, 2023

In this Q&A Brodie answers the following questions:

1. 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 increase the run time beyond 30 seconds. How much of an increase do you think is sensible? And when I do it, should I reduce...