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Shoe features & new shoe recommendations with Matt Klein Feb 25, 2022

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Matt is a repeat guest from the Doctors of running and a running shoe fanatic!

Our discussion on today's episode starts with shoe expiry dates. Matt gives his opinion on when it is time to buy new running shoes and what variables play a role in running shoe wear and tear.

Next, we explore the different features of a shoe that you need to consider when buying a new pair. Matt discusses comfort, flexibility, stability, upper, drop, weight and many other features.

Matt also shares his recommendations on shoe brands for beginner runners, performance-minded runners and his take on maximalist versus minimalist.

Follow Matt's work by visiting the doctors of running website, youtube, podcast and insta.

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Your guide to injury prevention & rehabilitation Feb 21, 2022

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(Description from the Everyday Ultra podcast with host Joe Corcione)

It’s never fun dealing with injuries when it comes to ultrarunning; especially when it prevents us from doing the things we love to do the most.

That’s why I invited today’s guest, Brodie Sharpe, onto the show to give you an absolute masterclass in preventing and rehabbing running-related injuries. And when it comes to this subject, there’s no better person to go to than Brodie!

Brodie is a renowned physiotherapist who, over the last 8 years, has helped hundreds of runners repair and reduce running-related injuries. He is also the host of the Run Smarter Series Podcast, a show dedicated to helping you become a better and healthier runner. His podcast is ranked in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally.

Before this podcast interview, I personally worked with Brodie to heal an awful IT-Band injury I had that was preventing me from running. But, with Brodie’s incredible insight and coaching, I was able to heal the injury in 4 weeks (whereas it took me 3 months to heal the same injury when I had it a couple of years ago). Brodie is the real deal!

In this episode, Brodie and I chat about the biggest mistakes and misconceptions that people have when it comes to injuries, what steps you can take to make sure you reduce the risk of injury, and the most impactful ways to sustainably rehab injuries so you can get back to running.

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Q&A: Running post-illness/cross-training injuries/calf soreness/increasing frequency Feb 18, 2022

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Today, Brodie answers these listener questions:

1.) "If an experienced runner is forced into taking downtime for either an unrelated injury, illness, or just life getting in the way for an extended period of time, how slow should the “come back” be when they start running again?"

2.) "Can you highlight some common cross-training injuries? Especially like cycling/swimming as injured runners tend to turn to them, so to prevent them getting an overuse injury as well from cross-training?"

3.) "In a situation where a beginner runner is dealing with very tight calves muscles due to weakness and is recommended strengthening such as calves raises. What do you do when the muscles feel even worst?"

4.) "I'm following a running program from 80/20 Endurance that plans 5-6 running days per week. That's too much because I'm currently running 3 days per week with strength training 3 days, opposite to running days. If I want to increase to 4 or 5 running days per week how should I maintain the strength training?"

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Q&A: Asphalt running/Trusting Garmin data/Marathon strength training/Olympic lifting Feb 14, 2022

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Today, Brodie answers these listener questions:

1.) Is running on asphalt harmful?

2.) For easy runs/base training does HR have to be aerobic zone (eg. on Garmin watch)?

3.) Should I trust my Garmin? Recovery time is whack and I feel great when it says I need rest.

4.) Should those with a lot of experience in both the marathon and with strength training lift heavy during their marathon training segment or scale back?

5.) Have you seen enough benefit for runners to spend time on learning Olympic lifts to use in their strength sessions?

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Foot strength masterclass with Jay Dicharry Feb 11, 2022

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Jay is a physical therapist, author, expert in biomechanical analysis and the creator of the mobo board.

On this episode, Jay dives into the importance of foot function that all runners should consider. Jay shares the foundational exercises and tests you can perform to determine your foot's level of coordination, stability and strength.

We also touch on minimalist footwear, orthotic prescription and Jay's favourite foot strength exercises.

Finally, Jay speaks about the most common mistakes and misconceptions he has witnessed in his decades of work.

Check out Jay's website www.anathletesbody.com and www.moboboard.com

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Walking the injury prevention tightrope Feb 07, 2022

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In preparation for the run smarter book, Brodie shares his tightrope walking analogy to help runners comprehend the components that increase or decrease their risk of injury.

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Potential reasons behind bilateral tendinopathy symptoms Feb 04, 2022

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In today's episode, Brodie replies to a listener question:

“I have had PHT bilaterally for close to a year and have also had bilateral chronic plantar fasciitis for many years. On one of the podcasts you mentioned when there are bilateral tendon issues, that may raise some red flags that there may be another contributing factor going on".

"Any suggestions of other medical areas beyond muscular that I should consider looking into would be greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your educational and enlightening sessions on PHT”.

Brodie dives into this question and makes reference to a paper titled: Pathogenesis of tendinopathies: inflammation or degeneration?

This episode is broken down into 5 categories:

Genetics
Mal-alignment
Training loads/compensation
Intrinsic ailments
Aging

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Building eccentric hamstring strength with Damien McMahon Jan 31, 2022

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Damian McMahon is a physiotherapist from Ireland and also the creator of the Outlier nordic T-bar. This device is designed to make eccentric nordic exercises accessible within your house and without complicated set-ups.

Brodie tried out the t-bar personally and decided to chat with Damian about the idea behind his device.

We also cover useful information to help runners strengthen their hamstrings along with Damian's 3 tips to reduce your risk of a hamstring strain.

Visit Damian's website here

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The benefits of base training with Duane Scotti Jan 28, 2022

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Duane Scotti is a Physical Therapist, Run Coach and host of the Healthy Runner Podcast.

Today, Brodie and Duane talk about base training. Duane goes through:

What is base training and what are the essential components?
What are the benefits of base training?
What are some common mistakes runners make when incorporating base training?
How should we progress our weekly mileage, long runs and incorporate deload weeks into our training?

Lastly, Duane answers a question from a podcast patron: "How does a runner increase their base when training for an ultra? Is it different when handling large running volumes?"

Visit Duane's home base at https://sparkyourtraining.com/

Check out Duane's podcast by searching 'The Healthy Runner' in your podcast directory.

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