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The Run Smarter Podcast

The Run Smarter Podcast

著者： Brodie Sharpe
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概要

 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.Brodie Sharpe 2020 ランニング・ジョギング 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • What Modern Science Reveals About Tendon Pain & Recovery

    What Modern Science Reveals About Tendon Pain & Recovery
    2026/02/08

    Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍

    For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚
    - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓
    - The Run Smarter Book 📖
    - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍
    - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟
    👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨

    In this episode, Brodie breaks down a newly published review paper that takes a deep dive into what’s actually happening inside painful tendons — far beyond the usual “overuse” explanation. You’ll learn how healthy tendons are structured, what changes at a microscopic level when tendinopathy develops, and why pain severity often doesn’t match what shows up on scans. The episode explores how factors like load management, low-grade inflammation, oxidative stress, ageing tendon cells, and overall metabolic health all interact to influence tendon pain and recovery.

    Brodie also discusses what this emerging science means for real-world rehab — including why rest alone doesn’t work, why exercises sometimes stall progress, and why a more holistic approach is often needed. The episode finishes by looking ahead at future treatment directions, from improved diagnostics to regenerative and molecular therapies, while grounding everything in practical takeaways runners can apply right now. If you’re dealing with persistent tendon pain — especially proximal hamstring or Achilles tendinopathy — this episode will help you understand why recovery can be slow and what actually gives you the best chance of long-term success.

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    43 分
  • Re-Run: Foot strength masterclass with Jay Dicharry (Feb, 2022)

    Re-Run: Foot strength masterclass with Jay Dicharry (Feb, 2022)
    2026/02/01

    Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍

    For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚
    - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓
    - The Run Smarter Book 📖
    - Access to Research Papers 📄🔍
    - & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟
    👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨

    In this rerun episode, we dive deep into foot strength, control, and coordination with one of the world’s leading authorities on running biomechanics, Jay Dicharry.

    Jay is a physical therapist, biomechanical researcher, and author of Running Rewired and Anatomy for Runners. He’s also the creator of the MOBO Board and has analysed thousands of runners’ gait patterns across elite labs in the US.

    This conversation breaks down why foot strength is so often misunderstood, why simple exercises like towel scrunches fall short, and how runners can build durable, efficient feet that translate directly to better running performance and fewer injuries.

    Despite a chaotic recording (blackouts, platform failures, and tradesmen mid-interview), the first 40 minutes in particular are packed with high-value, practical insights you can start using immediately.

    🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

    Why foot strength actually matters for runners

    • Why the foot is often the missing link between strength training and running injuries
    • How poor foot control can contribute to injuries up the chain (calf, knee, hip, spine)
    • Why runners haven’t seen injury rates drop despite better shoes and more research

    Coordination comes before strength

    • Why most runners don’t have a “strength” problem, but a coordination problem
    • The difference between:
      • Coordination
      • Stability
      • Load
    • Why skipping coordination leads to poor results—even with good exercises

    Simple self-tests you can do today

    • The Toe Yoga test (and what failing it actually means)
    • The single-leg balance test to identify poor foot strategy
    • How to tell if you’re cheating with your hip and trunk instead of using your foot

    How to load the foot properly

    • Why calf raises alone are not enough
    • When runners are not ready for heel-off or calf-dominant exercises
    • How to progress from:
      • Flat-foot control
      • → single-leg stability
      • → loaded exercises like split squats and single-leg deadlifts
    • Why heavy single-leg lifts actually make sense for runners

    Flat feet, high arches & foot “type”

    • Why foot shape isn’t something you need to “fix”
    • When foot structure matters—and when it doesn’t
    • Why some runners with very flat feet run pain-free at elite levels

    Orthotics: who actually needs them?

    • Why Jay now prescribes very few orthotics
    • The test that determines whether orthotics are necessary
    • How long-term orthotic use can reduce intrinsic foot muscle activity
    • How to safely wean off orthotics if appropriate (and why cold-turkey is a bad idea)

    Minimalist shoes vs cushioned shoes

    • Why barefoot running didn’t “fail” (and what it actually changed)
    • Why minimalist shoes are a training tool, not a moral identity
    • How shoe cushioning affects proprioception and running economy
    • Why most runners benefit from a shoe quiver, not one “perfect” shoe

    Common misconceptions Jay sees all the time

    • “Running alone is enough to make me strong”
    • “Everyone should transition to minimalist shoes”
    • “Foot motion is dangerous”
    • Why most running injuries are load management problems, not form flaws

    🏃 Practical Takeaways for Runners

    • Foot strength isn’t about doing more exercises—it’s about doing the right progression
    • Master coordination before adding load
    • Train your feet year-round, not just when injured
    • Barefoot strength work improves learning and control
    • Strong feet support better running economy, not just injury prevention

    🔗 Resources Mentioned

    • moboboard.com – Foot-specific strength and coordination exercises
    • anathletesbody.com – Jay’s educational resources and programs
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  • Latest Research: Bone Stress, Injury Risk & the Science–Practice Gap in Running

    Latest Research: Bone Stress, Injury Risk & the Science–Practice Gap in Running
    2026/01/25
    Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓- The Run Smarter Book 📖- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨In this month’s Latest Running Research episode, Brodie breaks down four newly published papers that challenge common assumptions about bone health, injury risk, shoe prescription, and recovery tools in runners. Across all four studies, a consistent theme emerges: what feels logical—or is heavily marketed—doesn’t always align with how the body actually adapts. From bone mineral density and stress injuries to shoe “matching” and foam rolling, this episode helps runners separate useful tools from over-inflated claims. 🦴 Paper 1: Bone Mineral Density & Ground Reaction Forces This study explored whether the forces experienced during running are associated with bone mineral density (BMD)—and whether this relationship differs between male and female runners. Key Findings Male runners with higher ground reaction forces tended to have higher bone mineral density at the spine, pelvis, femur, and tibia.These relationships were present at both self-selected and standardised running speeds.In female runners, no meaningful relationship was found between impact forces and bone mineral density.Female runners had consistently lower absolute bone density and impact forces than males.Why This MattersBone adapts to mechanical loading—but not equally across sexes.Running alone may provide enough stimulus for bone adaptation in males, but often not in females.Hormones, energy availability, muscle mass, and force production likely play a role.Practical TakeawaysRunning mileage alone is not a reliable bone-building strategy for everyone.Female runners may benefit more from:Heavy strength trainingJumping and sprintingMulti-directional loadingBone health also depends on recovery and nutrition, not just impact.🦴 Paper 2: Biomechanics & Bone Stress Injuries This scoping review examined biomechanical factors associated with bone stress injuries (BSIs) across multiple running populations. Key Findings:The strongest prospective risk factors for BSIs were:Greater vertical centre-of-mass movement (“bounce”)Lower cadenceEvery ~0.5 cm increase in vertical motion was linked to a 14–17% higher injury risk.Each additional step per minute was associated with a 3–5% reduction in risk.Site-specific mechanics varied by injury location (tibia, metatarsals, navicular).Why This MattersExcessive vertical motion and low cadence consistently increase bone stress.Many commonly blamed factors (e.g. loading rate) are less reliable predictors.Some biomechanical findings may reflect post-injury adaptations, not causes.Practical TakeawaysSmall cadence increases (5–10 steps/min) may meaningfully reduce bone stress.Reducing unnecessary “bounce” can be protective.Gait changes should be gradual and load-aware.Biomechanics is only one piece—training load, sleep, nutrition, and bone health interact👟 Paper 3: Shoe Recommendations & Gait Analysis This single-blinded randomised trial tested whether shoes recommended based on gait analysis actually change how runners move—or simply change how they feel. Key FindingsShoes labelled as “gait-matched” were rated:More comfortableHigher performingLower injury riskDespite this, both shoes were identical models with different colours.No differences were found in:Running mechanicsFoot strikeTibial accelerationWhy This MattersExpectations and expert recommendations strongly influence perception.Gait analysis can act as a placebo-like effect.Feeling better does not necessarily mean moving differently—or safer.Practical TakeawaysComfort matters—but it does not guarantee injury protection.Be cautious of claims that a shoe “fixes” your gait.If a shoe feels good and supports consistent training, it can still be useful—but not for biomechanical reasons.Long-term injury risk is driven more by load management than shoe category 🧠 Paper 4: Foam Rolling & the Knowledge-to-Action Gap To close the episode, Brodie discusses a paper examining whether practitioner beliefs about foam rolling align with scientific evidence. Key FindingsStrongest evidence supports foam rolling for:Short-term increases in range of motionTemporary pain reductionAcute increases in local blood flowLittle to no evidence supports:Performance enhancementInjury preventionLong-term structural changes to muscle or fasciaOnly 2 of 15 practitioner beliefs aligned with the evidence.Knowledge gaps existed across professions and countries.Why This MattersFoam rolling isn’t useless—but its benefits are often overstated.The issue isn’t the tool—it’s how it’s explained and justified.Poor science communication fuels unrealistic expectations.Practical TakeawaysUse foam rolling as a short-term ...
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    40 分
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