Q&A: Zero Drop Transition, ITB Pain Fixes, Zone 2 Confusion, Sprint Training

Q&A: Zero Drop Transition, ITB Pain Fixes, Zone 2 Confusion, Sprint Training

From The Run Smarter Podcast by Brodie Sharpe

March 22, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 433

About this episode

In this Q&A episode, Brodie answers listener-submitted questions on various running-related topics, providing practical strategies and clarifying misconceptions.

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! 🎉✨ Episode Summary In this Q&A episode, Brodie answers listener-submitted questions covering everything from transitioning to zero drop shoes to fixing ITB pain , understanding Zone 2 training accuracy , and safely introducing sprint work . Along the way, he breaks down common misconceptions, highlights what actually matters, and provides practical, step-by-step strategies you can apply straight away. If you’ve ever felt confused by conflicting advice or stuck in an injury cycle, this episode will help you cut through the noise and run smarter . 🧠 Questions Covered How do you safely transition to zero drop / minimalist shoes (especially with a neuroma)? What are the best exercises for ITB syndrome —and are exercises even the priority? Do you need a VO2 max test to truly train in Zone 2? What’s the safest way to introduce sprint training ? Why do your calves (soleus) feel like they’re burning early in runs —and…

People in this episode

Host: Brodie Sharpe

Topics covered

  • zero drop shoes
  • ITB pain
  • Zone 2 training
  • sprint training
  • injury prevention

Keywords

  • zero drop transition
  • ITB syndrome
  • VO2 max
  • sprint training
  • calf tightness

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