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Brodie Sharpe discusses recent research on ketones, HIIT versus steady running, and hip strength for improved running mechanics.

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 three fascinating studies that challenge common beliefs and refine how runners should approach performance and injury prevention. First, a randomized controlled trial on ketone supplementation reveals that while ketones significantly improve cognitive function—helping with reaction time and mental clarity—they do not improve running performance, efficiency, or fuel utilization . Despite feeling better during efforts, runners didn’t run faster, and some even experienced gastrointestinal issues, raising questions about their real-world value for endurance athletes. Next, Brodie explores a meta-analysis comparing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) vs moderate continuous running (MICT) . The key takeaway: HIIT is more effective at improving running economy (efficiency at submax speeds) , particularly at moderate intensities, while steady running…

People in this episode

Host: Brodie Sharpe

Topics covered

• ketones and running performance
• HIIT vs steady runs
• hip strength
• injury prevention
• running economy
• VO₂ max

Keywords

• ketones
• running performance
• HIIT
• steady runs
• injury prevention
• running economy
• VO₂ max
• hip strength

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Organizations: Run Smarter Podcast

Products: ketone supplementation, HIIT, MICT, Run Smarter Book

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