About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of strength training for runners with insights from Brodie Sharpe.

In this episode, I dive into the importance of strength training for runners with Brodie Sharpe. We explore how strength training can enhance running performance and discuss the balance between injury prevention and performance improvement. Brodie shares insights from research and personal experience, emphasizing the role of strength training in improving running economy and efficiency. Brodie Sharpe is a runner and a physiotherapist based in Australia who helps injured runners get healthy and stay that way. He is the host of The Run Smarter Podcast and has certifications from The Running Clinic, the Running Repairs Course, Sports Medicine Australia, and Athletics Victoria Run as a running coach. Sponsors Mount to Coast - Explore the H1, one the most critically acclaimed running shoes of the past year, and all of its road or trail glory, at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mounttocoast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code RAMBLING to save 10% on your order. Tailwind Nutrition - Tailwind set the standard for running nutrition and hydration. Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tailwindnutrition.com/RAMBLING ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or use code RAMBLING20 to save 20% on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Chittim

Guest: Brodie Sharpe

Topics covered

• strength training
• running performance
• injury prevention
• running economy
• efficiency

Keywords

• strength training
• running performance
• injury prevention
• running economy
• Brodie Sharpe

Sponsors

Mount to Coast, Tailwind Nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Run Smarter Podcast

Places: Australia

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