In this solo episode, Brodie shares insights into his personal strategy for maximizing performance while minimizing the risk of injuries. After a hiatus from racing due to COVID, he's now setting his sights on new challenges and meticulously planning his training regimen to stay healthy and competitive.
Key Highlights:
- Background and Motivation:
- Discusses the impact of COVID-19 on his racing and training routines.
- Shares past achievements in trail running and CrossFit, and how these experiences have shaped his current fitness goals.
- Introduces the decision to train for a Hyrox event, highlighting its blend of running, strength, and high-intensity workouts.
- Training Philosophy and Approach:
- Outlines a detailed weekly training plan, incorporating running, strength training, and specific workouts to prepare for the Hyrox event.
- Emphasizes the importance of gradual progression, avoiding abrupt changes in training load to reduce injury risk.
- Highlights the significance of structured planning, flexibility, and monitoring exercise intensity and recovery.
- Injury Prevention Strategies:
- Discusses the importance of considering past injuries and being mindful of potential risk factors.
- Shares practical tips for adjusting training based on physical cues and the need for acceptance if injuries do occur.
- Nutrition and Recovery:
- Talks about adjustments in fueling strategy to support increased training demands.
- Shares insights into recovery practices, including sleep, hydration, and the use of supplements to aid recovery and performance.
- Personal Reflections and Future Goals:
- Reflects on the mental and emotional aspects of training for a challenging event.
- Considers the long-term impact of his current training and lifestyle choices on his health and fitness.
What is The Run Smarter Podcast?
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.