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Eric’s Tibialis Posterior Success Story Nov 14, 2022

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Eric is on the podcast to share his Run Smarter Success Story after battling Tibialis Posterior pain for 4 years. Learn his injury insights, along with the good moments and the bad moments of his journey.

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Q&A: Stability Shoes/Too Much Strength/Optimal Baseline Mileage/Post COVID/Downhill Running Nov 07, 2022

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In this episode, Brodie addresses the following running questions:

How do I know if I need a stability shoe or if I should just work on strength and proprioception?
How much strength training is too much for runners? And what are the signs?
What is the optimal base mileage during the off season?
What should you do returning to running after covid or other respiratory illnesses?
What is the best way to build endurance and resilience to running downhill in the gym?

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Q&A: Gaining Confidence Post Injury/Escaping Injury Cycles/Shin DOMS/New or Old Shoes for Rehab Oct 31, 2022

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On this episode, Brodie addresses the following running questions:

How would you combat the fear of returning to running following surgery/major injury?
How can I get out of this never-ending pain cycle?
How do I know if my symptoms are likely to be DOMS?
Are new or worn-in shoes better coming back from an overuse injury?

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Return to Running Postpartum with Carrie Pagliano Oct 24, 2022

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Carrie Pagliano is a Pelvic PT and passionate runner helping people return to running postpartum. Carrie breaks down the myths, misconceptions and guidelines surrounding this phase in a runner's life and answers the following questions:

1.) What are the running postpartum guidelines?

2.) What symptoms dictate someone isn't ready for running?

3.) What elements should be included to help people return to running?

4.) What are some common Pelvic Floor myths?

Find Carrie on Instagram or at CarriePagliano.com

Also check out her podcast: "Fit Mom Postpartum"

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Maryke Louw’s 3 Injury Prevention Domains Oct 17, 2022

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Maryke is a physiotherapist and has collaborated with an App developer to create 'Exakt', an app for runners looking to rehab their injuries or reduce their injury risk with easy-to-follow routines.

Apart from discussing this app, Maryke dives into her top 3 domains runners need to consider to reduce their injury risk. We will cover:

1.) The running warm-up

2.) Strength Training

3.) Training Schedule

Check out her new app 'Exakt' which can be found here

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Injury Update: Shin Splints Oct 10, 2022

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Brodie updates the Run Smarter Scholars on Shin Splints by recapping a past podcast episode on this topic along with fresh new tips.

Recap episode 1: Talking Shin Splints with Dr Duane Scotti

Recap episode 2: Shin Splints is there a Solushin with Ben Lindsay

Answering the Patron Questions:

1.) Karen: Any updates on bone vs. muscular issues and/or when you should be more concerned about the former?

2.) Craig: What are the main causes of shin splints?

3.) Stephanie: Is it okay to ice shin splint soreness after running?

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Q&A for Masters Runners with Frank Sanchez Oct 03, 2022

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Frank Sanchez is a Physician Associate and has been a medical director of the Lifetime Fitness Miami Marathon.

Today, the Run Smarter Patrons have submitted questions to Frank on how to survive and thrive as a masters runner. I ask:

1.) Would you recommend increasing or decreasing the amount of cross-training as athletes get older?

2.) Is it okay to train for a marathon with only easy, long and tempo runs?

3.) I get injured every time I run more than 3 days per week. Is this a function of a masters runner?

4.) Should we increase or decrease strength training as we get older?

5.) Are there any dietary changes for master runners?

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Injury Update: ITB Friction Syndrome Sep 26, 2022

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Brodie updates the Run Smarter Scholars on ITB Friction Syndrome by recapping a past podcast episode on this topic along with fresh new tips.

Learn about the ITB structure and what ITB friction syndrome is, before exploring potential running risk factors.

Listen to this episode if you want a deep insight into the prevention, treatment and management of this condition.

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Change You Diet to Change You Pain with Rowena Field Sep 19, 2022

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Rowena Field is a Physiotherapist and Researcher in Chronic Pain and Nutrition. She is also involved in the STEPP program which focuses on 'Solutions, Tools & Education for Persistent Pain'.

Today, Rowena talks about the role diet has on pain sensitivity and her research on low-carb and keto diets for pain management. Listen to learn the role of glucose and ketones in body inflammation and the changes you need to make to have a positive impact.

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