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Richard’s Injury Success Story Nov 08, 2021

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A comprehensive look at return to running with Eric Hegedus Nov 05, 2021

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Eric Hegedus is a Professor, physical therapist, clinician scientist and researcher with a brand new publication titled: Comprehensive return to competitive distance running: A clinical commentary (2021).

Today, Eric talks about his new publication and the role he finds himself in working with competitive runners. We investigate the contents of the paper including key insights to return to running safely.

Eric begins talking about the important of Training Impulse (TRIMP) when cross-training and transitioning into low volume running. We also discuss the 6 phases an athlete should complete when returning to running from injury.

We also dive into strength test, fitness capacity tests and psychological readiness when returning from injury. Finally, Eric delivers the 4 most common mistakes he sees runners make that contribute to injury.

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Q&A: Brodie’s prevention tips/hip bursitis/pose running/ultra cramping Nov 01, 2021

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Q&A: Treadmill efforts/Adding run days/Training balance/Back spasms Oct 29, 2021

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On today's podcast, Brodie answers all the questions flooding in from the Run Smarter Patrons! Here are the questions Brodie will be answering:

Is there a higher perceived effort when running on the treadmill? If so, why?
As a low mileage runner, how can one add a running day without exceeding capacity limits? How can we do this safely?
When factoring in the 80/20 intensity rule. Can low intensity cross-training, hiking, walking be factored into the 80%?
I always think I need to follow a run training plan. No matter what distance, for the variety (sprints, hill repeats etc). Is this wise?
Should back spasms follow the same return to run principles as other running-related injuries?

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Running from Injury with Peter Francis Oct 25, 2021

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Peter Fracis is the Author of the book 'Running from injury - why runners get injured and how to stop in'.

On today's episode, Peter talks about the start of his running journey and the number of mistakes that followed.

After decades of injuries, Peter took all of these experiences as lessons and was determined to implement smart strategies to crawl out from his injury cycle.

Peter shares all of his lessons to overcome and prevent injury and how to eventually turn things around.

Click here for Peter's book on Amazon

You can also find Peter's website & blog

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What is an ideal step width to avoid injury? Oct 22, 2021

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Step width describes with difference in width when you step from your right foot to your left foot. On today's episode, Brodie ponders the question of an ideal step width. Here is what we discuss:

What is a running step width?
Why is step width important and does it link to injury?
Is there an ideal step width range a runner needs to fall into?
If a runner wanted to change, how should they go about it?

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Regain & Maintain your Running Motivation with Elliot White Oct 18, 2021

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Elliot White is a PT and author of ‘The 1% Phenomenon of Running’ which teaches you how to fast-track your performance without overtraining.

On today’s episode Brodie talks with Elliot about running motivation. We explore several situations in which a runner may lose motivation and how to combat it with practical take-aways.

Running situations that we cover include poor weather, battling the time of day, the grueling pointy end of a race prep, moments of increased stress, lacking running goals and lacking running variety.

Elliot's wisdom and enthusiasm shines throughout this episode and is a great episode if you are looking for a shot of running motivation.

Click here for Elliots website 1% Coach and his book.

Be sure to check Elliot out on instagram @_elliotwhite

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Will your injury get better on its own? (Patron release) Oct 15, 2021

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On today's episode, Brodie discusses certain principles to indicate if an injury will get better on its own. Brodie firstly talks about general injury leads to do initially do a mild injury vs a major injury.

Then, Brodie talks about 5 things that can go wrong when injured that might result in the injury not resolving on its own, these include:

Mismanaged early
Irritable loads throughout day-to-day
Missing pieces to your rehabilitation
Misinformation
Understanding chronic pain

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The Masters Running Masterclass with Claire Bartholic Oct 11, 2021

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Coach Claire Bartholic wasn’t always a runner. She started running in her mid-30s simply to get in shape for her high school reunion. She caught the running bug and finished her first marathon at age 38 in a respectable 4:02 and was immediately hooked. With dedicated coaching and training, she successfully lowered her marathon PR to 2:58, remarkably without injury, and entirely plant-based. Today, we talk about all things masters running including the common mistakes, misconceptions Claire often sees working with masters athletes. We also answer all your patron questions including ways to best prepare in your younger years, how to adjust your goals, how to increase mileage safely and how to recovery from long runs.

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