How To Know If It’s Best To Rest Or Run

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As we know, most runners will inevitably get injured. Some runners love running so much that they won’t stop running when injured. If this resonates with you then this blog should help your run or rest dilemma. Inspired by Tom Goom’s running repairs online course, we will discuss elements of your injury to determine if […]

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The new PEACE & LOVE acronym for running injuries

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I thought I would share this acronym for running injuries because it contains some crucial importance. For years the RICE acronym was common knowledge for households but now in the 21st century, it is time for an update. It is a long one but encapsulates the entire recovery process. Firstly, the PEACE section represents the […]

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Why PHT exercises are now affecting the other leg

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“Reached next level of insanity: since about 2 weeks my healthy leg is in pain because of PHT. Because of my other hammie I can’t run, jump, walk too much and sit only on cushions.  This PHT on the right side started after doing hamstring exercises!  Exer

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How To Best Prepare For Your Marathon

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Your Marathon Preparation This blog will not provide tips on your training plan structure, if you would like more advice on this topic head to The top 5 MUST HAVES in your training program. I thought I would share some tips as you prepare for your next few long runs because this is where runners […]

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How to boost your running mental game

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When I first started podcasting, I hosted a podcast called ‘Everyday Running Legends’. And at the end of every episode I would ask my guest ‘What is your number one tip to help a runner who is struggling through the last 10% of an endurance run?’. This one question has provided a lot of great […]

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Q&A: PRPs, MRIs, Medications & Return to activity

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In today’s episode, Brodie answers all the questions coming in from social media. Here is the list:  #1: When can I apply heat? And does ice and ibuprofen impede healing? #2: Can PRP help PHT? #3: My chronic PHT shows no tendon issues on MRI. Can my pain

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How to recognize the boom bust injury cycle

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The boom bust cycle is a repeating pattern of managing injuries for a period of time & once recovered, training too hard until another injury is created. From my experience, this pattern is consistent with certain personality traits and training philosophies. Additionally, big survey-style questionnaires show that the reason why runners run is diverse. So […]

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How to know if you are strong enough for running

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It is not always about running strong, but when 2-3 times your body weight goes through your lower limb every step, a 70kg runner like me will accumulate 1.9million kgs of load every hour of running. So, strength should be factored in. Your ‘Running Strong’ home assessment This is a practical test you can try […]

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Common Mistakes a runner makes with their hamstring rehabilitation

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What is a high hamstring tendinopathy? This is a condition commonly seen in runners and yoga instructors who also have a job revolved around sitting. That is because for one reason of another the hamstring tendon has become irritated typically from a spike in load. As you can see in the picture below, the hamstring […]

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Brodie discussing PHT on the Fit Cookie Nutrition Podcast

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From the Fit Cookie Nutrition Podcast: “In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brodie Sharpe, who is a physio therapist, podcaster, and founder of the Run Smarter Series. We discuss a common nagging runner injury in today’s episode, proximal

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