The Strength Running Podcast

How to Learn From Any Injury (So You Stay Healthier) with Physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe

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Nov 13, 2025
Brodie Sharpe, a physiotherapist specializing in endurance runners and host of the Run Smarter podcast, shares invaluable insights on recovering from running injuries. He discusses viewing injuries as clues to root causes, like training mismanagement and lifestyle factors like sleep and stress. Brodie emphasizes the importance of tracking training loads and addressing weak points with tailored strategies. He encourages runners to treat training as an experiment and to be grateful for injury-free days, celebrating progress rather than rushing back to peak performance.
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ANECDOTE

Jason's Falls And Achilles Tweak

  • Jason fell hard on a trail run and scraped his right hip but kept running with no major damage.
  • He also recalled an Achilles tweak from one overly long run that resolved over two months.
ANECDOTE

Brodie’s Calf Strain From Added Weight

  • Brodie described tight calves after gaining weight during high-rocks training that led to a calf strain.
  • He linked the extra kilos to dramatically higher force per step and delayed adaptation.
ADVICE

Limit Social Pressure From Training Apps

  • If social media harms your pacing or recovery choices, consider hiding or stopping posts.
  • Use privacy settings or avoid Strava to remove comparison-driven pressure.
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