{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Run Smarter Podcast","title":"Q&A: Calf Tightness Troubleshooting, Introducing Speed vs Volume, Strength Training for Runners, Finding Motivation Post Marathon","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8a0f4dff\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1823,"description":" Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍\nFor MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚\n- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓\n- The Run Smarter Book 📖\n- Access to Research Papers 📄🔍\n- & Ways to Work with Brodie 🤝👟\n👉 CLICK HERE! 🎉✨\nOn this Q&A episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie tackles a range of listener-submitted running questions—covering everything from calf pain management to the best time to reintroduce speed work during tendon rehab. Drawing from both research and clinical experience, he provides practical, evidence-based strategies you can apply directly to your training.\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode\nCalf Pain & Cadence Adjustments – Why increasing step rate can help, and what other factors (like load, recovery, and footwear) you need to balance for lasting relief.\nTendinopathy Rehab – Should you introduce speed workouts or back-to-back run days first? Brodie outlines safe progression strategies to avoid setbacks.\nStrength Training for Runners – The four cornerstone exercises every runner should be doing, including recommended rep ranges and frequency for performance and injury prevention.\nPost-Marathon Motivation – What to do after the high of race day wears off, how to reflect on your performance, and strategies to find your “next thing.”\nKey Takeaways\nRunning injuries often come down to load vs. recovery balance. Tweaking cadence, training intensity, or footwear can shift stress away from vulnerable tissues.\nIn tendon rehab, symptom tolerance and gradual progressions are key—starting with strides before intervals.\nWhen it comes to strength training, lifting heavy (safely) has the greatest impact on running performance.\nAfter a big event like a marathon, self-reflection on what you loved (and what you didn’t) is the best guide to your next goal.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yu6CIQL0sKEEn32UMHvSGj80p9Ns_xcjLGp-EWyJlqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}