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.
How Safe is Exercise while Fasting? with Kira Sutherland (Re-Run: May, 2021)
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Is it safe to exercise while fasting? What if you're a recreational runner? A woman? Or trying to lose weight?
In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Kira Sutherland, a naturopath and sports nutritionist with over 25 years of clinical experience and a deep passion for endurance sports. Together, we unravel the science (and myths) behind fasting and...
Latest Injury Prevention Research: Asymmetry, Strength, Flexibility, & Shoes
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In this episode, Brodie dives into three new studies aimed at helping runners prevent injury and understand how tech and biomechanics affect performance. Whether you're a recreational runner or an aspiring marathoner, these findings offer practical, science-backed takeaways.
Featured Studies & Key Insights
Asymmetry & Bone Stress Injuries
Study Title: Can biomechanical variables and asymmetry predict bone stress injuries in collegiate distance runners?
✅ Key Finding: Even small left-to-right asymmetries may increase injury risk — particularly for female runners.🧍♂️ Implication: Asymmetry under 10% was still meaningfu...Keto, Carbs, and Running Reality with Prof Louise Burke
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In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie sits down with world-renowned sports dietitian and researcher Professor Louise Burke to clear the air on one of the most debated topics in endurance sport: low-carb vs high-carb diets.
After receiving listener pushback from a previous episode on low-carb nutrition, Brodie brings in Louise — who has decades of elite-level experience and research — to explore:
The theory behind fat-adaptation and low-carb, high-fat dietsWhether the science supports keto for endurance performanceThe trade-offs between fuel efficiency, oxygen use, and high-intensity outputWhat...Q&A: Long Run Fueling, Barefoot Running Risks, Shin Splint Management, and Tendon vs Muscle Rehab
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In this listener Q&A episode, Brodie tackles a wide range of questions from the Run Smarter community. From race-day fueling strategies and minimalist footwear to the nuances of tendon vs muscle rehab, this episode delivers practical, evidence-based advice to help you train smarter and reduce your injury risk.
❓ Questions Answered in This Episode:
What’s the optimal fueling strategy for long runs and race day?How can I avoid calf cramps and “hitting the wall” after 32km?Is it okay to strength train the day before a speed...Q&A Beetroot Ban, Shoe Rotation, Hip Drop and Peptides Explained
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In this listener Q&A episode, Brodie answers your submitted questions on a range of running topics—from biomechanics and nutrition to recovery strategies and age-related changes in performance. Packed with science-backed insights and practical takeaways, this is part one of a two-part Q&A series.
🔍 What’s Covered in This Episode:
🥤 Is Beetroot a Performance Enhancer?
A listener asks why WADA might ban beetroot supplements like caffeine.Brodie turns to the Run Smarter AI Assistant for research-backed answers.Find out how beetroot may impact muscle re...Running is Rehab: When doing is the fixing with Greg Lehman (Re-Run: May, 2021)
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Episode 391 – Running is Rehab: When Doing is the Fixing with Greg Lehman
Is complete rest the answer to running injuries? Or is movement—specifically running—itself the medicine?
In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Greg Lehman, renowned physiotherapist, biomechanist, and educator, to challenge long-standing rehab dogmas. We dive into why running itself should often be the primary rehab tool and how to safely navigate pain, fear, and flare-ups on your return to running.
Whether you're dealing with a stubborn tendon, recovering from a muscle...
Latest Research: Forefoot Risks / Cadence vs. Knee Load / Groin Pain Breakthrough / Deadly Trail Running Truths
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🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Join Brodie as he breaks down the latest running research from May 2025, giving you science-backed insights to run smarter, reduce injury risk, and boost performance. In this episode, you’ll explore:
📌 Featured Research Summaries:
1. Biomechanical Strategies to Improve Running
How increasing your cadence by 10% can reduce knee pain — especially patellofemoral pain.Why combining cadence, footwear (lower heel drop), and orthoses yields the best biomechanical results.Why cadence alone might be the most powerful, accessible change you can make.2...
Sara's Running Injury Success Story
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In this episode, Brodie Sharpe sits down with Sara to share her inspiring journey of overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy (PHT) after struggling with it for several years. Sara's story is filled with ups and downs, from navigating misdiagnoses and passive treatments to discovering the power of strength training and the mind-body connection. Whether you’re currently battling PHT or looking for guidance on chronic pain, this episode offers valuable insights and hope.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Introduction to today’s episode and Sara’s success story00:33 – Background on Sara’s PHT journ...The Role of Nutrition On Injuries, Pain & Recovery with Dr Ian Seels
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Guest: Dr. Ian Seels | Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
🧠 Episode Summary
In this thought-provoking episode, Brodie chats with Dr. Ian Seels, a private musculoskeletal physiotherapist with over 35 years of experience and a co-author of the paper The Relevance of Diet in Musculoskeletal Clinical Practice – A Narrative Review. Together, they explore the emerging science behind how diet influences inflammation, pain, and injury recovery—with a particular focus on what this means for recreational runners.
If you're battling persistent niggles, chronic tendon pain, or just want to run p...
Safe Weight-loss Methods for Runners with Dr. Nick Fuller (Re-Run: April, 2021)
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🎙️ The Safest Way for Runners to Lose Weight (w/ Dr. Nick Fuller)
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Are you running to lose weight but finding the kilos just won’t budge—or worse, keep creeping back on? In this mind-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Nick Fuller, obesity researcher, former elite hurdler, and creator of the Interval Weight Loss (IWL) program, to expose why most diets fail and how runners can finally lose weight sustainably—without wrecking their metabolism.
🏃♂️ What We Cover:
Why your body fights back when you...Latest Research: Insights into Shin Splints / Ways to Reduce Injury Risk / Sprint Training on Running Economy
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📌 Episode Summary:
Welcome back, Run Smarter Scholars! In this special research roundup episode, Brodie dives into three fascinating new studies released in April that could change the way you train, recover, and stay injury-free. Recording from a beachside getaway, Brodie filters through over a dozen newly published papers and handpicks the most actionable and interesting ones for runners like you.
📚 Papers Covered:
1. Shin Splints: A Closer Look
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: A Scoping Review
Shin splints may be the early stage of tib...Refuting Gluteal Tendinopathy Myths with Alison Grimaldi
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Today, we're joined by internationally renowned physiotherapist, researcher, and hip guru, Dr. Alison Grimaldi, to tackle one of the most misunderstood running-related injuries: gluteal tendinopathy.
Alison joins Brodie to dismantle outdated myths, clarify diagnoses, and break down exactly what runners should (and shouldn't) do if dealing with this lateral hip condition.
🧠 What You'll Learn:
✅ What gluteal tendinopathy is and how it presents❌ Why you shouldn’t rely on imaging for diagnosis or treatment decisions🚫 The truth about ITB stretches, clamshells, and corticosteroid injections🏋️♀️ The exercises that actually work...Optimizing Nutrition for Performance & Rehab with Jordi Sullivan
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Optimal Nutrition for Tendon Recovery with Jordi Sullivan
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In this episode, Brodie is joined by sports dietitian Jordi Sullivan, founder of The Fight Dietitian, to unpack one of the most overlooked aspects of injury rehab: nutrition. While the conversation begins with general performance nutrition, the focus soon shifts to actionable strategies for tendon recovery.
Jordi shares his evidence-based, no-nonsense advice on calories, macronutrients, micronutrients, and supplements, while offering simple frameworks to help injured athletes support healing and stay on track with their...
Stress Fractures & Bone Health with Belinda Beck (Re-run: Mar 2021)
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Belinda Beck is a Professor in the school of allied health services at Griffith University. She has been involved in bone health research for 20 years and published over 100 research papers.
Today, we discuss stress fractures and bone health. We start with the adolescent population and why diet, bone loading & peak bone mass is so important in this population. Secondly, Belinda dives into symptoms, risks, causes and treatment of stress fractures. Lastly, we talk about the masters runner and aging populations. What is the best approach for the treatm...
Latest Research: Healing Degenerative Tendons / Timing of Nutrition in Marathons / Smartwatches Predicting Performance
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🧠 Episode Summary:
In this jam-packed episode, Brodie dives into the latest running research added to the Run Smarter database for March 2025. From tendon rehab protocols to marathon fueling strategies and smartwatch accuracy, you'll walk away with practical takeaways and cutting-edge insights to train and rehab smarter.
🔍 Featured Research Papers:
Stress Relaxation & Nutrition in Patellar Tendinopathy (Keith Barr, 2019)Explores how combining gelatin + vitamin C with isometric loading can heal even severe degenerative tendons.Case study of an NBA player with 50% degenerative patellar tendon—healed to normal MRI sta...The Right Strength Training to Improve Fatigued Running with Michele Zanini
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In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie sits down with researcher and lecturer Dr. Michele Zanini to discuss his groundbreaking new study: "Strength Training Improves Running Economy Durability and Fatigued High Intensity Performance in Well-Trained Male Runners."
We dive into what durability actually means in a running context, why it matters, and how strength training—done the right way—can help you maintain performance under fatigue and finish your races stronger.
🔍 Topics Covered:
Why Dr. Zanini designed this study and the research gaps it aimed...Moira’s Chronic Injury Success Story
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In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, Brodie sits down with Moira, a dedicated endurance athlete and physical therapist, to discuss her long and challenging battle with chronic injury. What started as a suspected stress fracture turned into a frustrating cycle of pain, conflicting diagnoses, and psychological hurdles. Moira shares her journey of setbacks, self-reflection, and ultimately, breakthrough moments that led her back to running. Her story highlights the importance of understanding pain science, overcoming fear of movement, and following a structured, gradual return-to-running plan.
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Understanding & Enhancing Running Economy with Mark Connick
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Understanding and Enhancing Running Economy with Mark Connick
Episode 379 | Run Smarter Podcast
🎙 Guest: Mark Connick – Postdoctoral Researcher in Sports Biomechanics and Physiology
📄 Topic: Individualization of Footwear for Optimizing Running Economy
Episode Overview:
In this episode, we dive deep into the science of running economy and how different footwear choices impact performance. Mark Connick shares insights from his recent paper and explains the direct and indirect effects of footwear on biomechanic...
Latest Research: Brodie’s Apology/Compression Garments & Performance/Anxiety & Recovery/Knee Pain Management
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Compression Garments: Hype or Helpful?
Does wearing compression gear actually improve running performance?A deep dive into the latest systematic review and meta-analysis.The surprising truth about muscle vibration and efficiency.What this means for your race day gear choices.✅ Achilles Tendon Pain: The Role of Anxiety & Fear
How psychological factors like anxiety and fear of rupture impact your pain levels.Why fear of movement may not be as important as fear of rupture.The proven strategies to manage Ac...How to Survive & Thrive in All Weather Conditions with Andrew & Michael
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How to Survive and Thrive in All Weather Conditions with Andrew and Michael
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, we sit down with Andrew and Michael, hosts of the Endurance Innovation Podcast, to explore how runners can optimize performance in various weather conditions. Whether you’re training in freezing temperatures, racing in extreme heat, or battling humidity, Andrew and Michael break down the science behind heat transfer, thermoregulation, and practical strategies to maintain performance. Expect a deep dive into the mechanics of cooling, hydratio...
Healing Chronic Scar Tissue in Tendons with Keith Barr
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In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Keith Barr from the University of California, Davis, to uncover groundbreaking research on tendon health, rehabilitation, and performance. Dr. Barr shares his expertise on tendon tissue engineering, the role of mechanical loading in healing tendinopathies, and how to reverse chronic scar tissue formation. Whether you're a runner struggling with tendon pain or a coach looking to optimize performance, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
🔹 Wh...
Understanding Protein for Rehab & Performance with Dr David Minkoff
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Protein and Tendon Healing with Dr. David Minkoff
In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, we are joined by Dr. David Minkoff, an expert in integrative medicine, author of The Search for the Perfect Protein, and an accomplished athlete with 43 Ironman finishes. We discuss the critical role of protein, specifically essential amino acids, in healing injuries like proximal hamstring tendinopathy, optimizing recovery, and improving overall performance. If you’ve struggled with chronic injuries, want to enhance muscle repair, or are curious about how protein intake affects...
Understanding Nutrition for Optimal Recovery with Christie Ashwanden (Re-Run Dec 2020)
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Episode Summary:
In today's episode, Brodie is joined by Christie Ashwanden, author of Good to Go: How to Eat, Sleep and Rest Like a Champion. Christie, a renowned science journalist and former lead writer at 538, shares practical advice on nutrition, hydration, and recovery for athletes. They discuss the myths and marketing tactics surrounding sports nutrition, the importance of body awareness, and how to simplify recovery by listening to your body’s natural signals.
Topics Covered:
00:00 – Introduction: About Christie Ashwanden and her book Good to Go.01:46 – Brodie share...Latest Research: Superior Interval Training / Dark Chocolate / Turmeric for Runners
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Welcome to the Run Smarter Podcast, where we decipher the latest running research to help you train smarter and achieve your running goals. In today’s episode, Brodie dives into cutting-edge studies released this month, breaking them down into actionable takeaways for runners. From optimizing your interval training to uncovering the surprising benefits of dark chocolate and curcumin, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights. Plus, discover how you can gain access to hundreds of research papers and the new Run Smarter AI Assistant to level up your running IQ.
<...Using Mental Preparation To Perform at Your Best with Bence Kelemen
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Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of mental preparation with Bence Kelemen, a PhD candidate at the Hungarian University of Sports Sciences and national-level 800m runner. Bence recently published groundbreaking research exploring mental preparation in runners, highlighting gender differences, competition levels, and psychological training effects on performance.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The Role of Mental Preparation: How mental training can enhance performance and why it’s as important as physica...What is Shockwave & Is It Effective?
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Paper title: Sex Differences and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Outcomes in Runners with Achilles or Hamstring Tendinopathy
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast and Overcoming Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Podcast, Brodie Sharpe dives into the science behind shockwave therapy and its effectiveness for treating Achilles and hamstring tendinopathies in runners. Brodie explores the mechanisms of shockwave therapy, discusses its application, and reviews the findings of a fascinating research paper that delves into factors such as gender, hormonal contraceptives, and their impact on treatment outcomes. Whethe...
Understanding Your Recovery Pyramid with Shona Halson (Re-Run Dec 2020)
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Episode Overview:
In this episode of the Run Smarter Podcast, host Brodie Sharpe dives into the critical topic of recovery with world-renowned expert Dr. Shona Halson. Shona, an associate professor at Australian Catholic University and a leader in recovery science, unpacks the Recovery Pyramid, a framework that recreational runners can use to optimize their training and recovery. Whethe...
Latest Research: Training for Marathons / Foam Rolling for Recovery / Carb Gels to Avoid
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Papers covered in today's episode:
Paper 1: The Training Intensity Distribution of Marathon Runners Across Performance Levels
Paper 2: Foam Rolling Intervention Improves Lactate Clearance After High-Intensity Exercise
Paper 3: What’s (Not) in Your Supplement? An Energy and Macronutrient Analysis of Commercially Available Carbohydrate Gels
How to Make 2025 Your Best Running Year (Race Review & Self-Reflections)
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Treatment & Prevention of Shin Splints with Shreen Lashien
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Guest: Shreen Lasheen, PhD Candidate in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Cairo University
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In this insightful episode, we sit down with Shreen Lasheen, a leading researcher specializing in running-related injuries, particularly shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome). With years of clinical and research experience, Shreen shares her deep understanding of shin splints, how they develop...
Managing Sleep & Timezones for Better Performance with Jesse Cook
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Episode Title: Managing Sleep and Time Zones for Better Performance with Jesse Cook
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Jesse Cook is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in sleep and circadian health. With a background in clinical psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Jesse has been studying the intricate relationships between sleep, circadian rhythms, and athletic performa...
The Best Shoe Brands for Running Economy & Injury Prevention
Today's episode covers a paper titled: A systematic review of the effect of running shoes on running economy, performance and biomechanics: analysis by brand and model
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Is Exercise Addiction Detrimental to Your Running? with Heather Hausenblas (Re-Run: Oct, 2020)
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Episode Summary
In this thought-provoking episode, Brodie Sharpe sits down with Dr. Heather Hausenblas to explore the concept of exercise addiction and its potential impact on runners. They discuss how to differentiate between a healthy commitment to exercise and addiction, the psychological and physical consequences of overtraining, and strategies to maintain balance. Packed with research insig...
What Separates Everyday Runners from the Pros? with John Hawley
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Episode Title: What Separates Everyday Runners from the Pros? with John Hawley
Guest: John Hawley, Professor and Director at the Australian Catholic University in the Exercise Nutrition Research Program
Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive into the physiology of what distinguishes elite marathoners from recreational runners with Professor John Hawley, an expert in exerci...
The Role of Vitamin C on Tendon Recovery
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Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the fascinating role of Vitamin C in tendon recovery, collagen synthesis, and tendinopathy prevention. Brodie dives into the latest research to examine how Vitamin C-enriched supplements, when combined with exercises, can potentially enhance tendon healing and performance.
He discusses two key studies:
1.) Vitamin C–enriched gelatin supplementation...
Latest Research: Foot Posture & Injury / Training Plan Structure / Foot Exercises for Injury Prevention
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Papers discussed on today's episode:
Paper 1: Foot Posture and Ankle Dorsiflexion as Risk Factors for Developing Achilles Tendinopathy and Plantar Fasciitis: A Case-Control Study
Paper 2: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Annual Physical Training Plan for Masters +45 Women Half Marathon Athletes: AGuideline Model for Good Practices for Programming Effort Volume and Intensity
Paper 3: Acute effects of the short-foot exercise in runners with medial tibial stress syndrome: A quasi-experimental study
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Bone Stress Injuries in Runners Using Carbon Fiber Footwear
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Summary: In this episode, we dive into a 2023 study that examines the relationship between carbon fiber plate footwear and bone stress injuries in runners. The research is an opinion article, backed by case studies and observations, highlighting potential biomechanical shifts and injury risks that may come with these advanced shoes. We break down the mechanics of carbon fiber shoes, how they work, and their impact on running performance. We a...
Q&A: Running with Chronic Fatigue / Single-Leg Exercises / Carb Loading Advice
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Question 1:
I was also caring for my mom - she died earlier this year and the profound grief turned into depression/anxiety and has left me with chronic fatigue. I haven't been able to run in 20 months and I've been doing it my whole life. How does one run when dealing with clinical depression/anxiety when the fatigue is too much?
Questi...
Q&A: Off Season Volume / Off Season Strength / Stress & Injuries
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Today's Episode Question:
Question 1:
How should you go about planning running volume for the off-season?
Is there a certain percentage of reduction that's recommended?
How do you ensure you have enough base mileage at the end of the off-season to pick up the next training cycle?
Question 2:
I don't have a great strength training setup. The offseason is coming up for me in late...
The Good & Bad (mostly bad) of Massage Therapy with Alice Sanvito (Re-Run: Oct 2020)
Alice Sanvito is a massage therapist trained in trigger point massage, remedial and sports massage. After several years of practising & lecturing the concepts she learnt, she began challenging her own beliefs and following the science.
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Are there benefits to promoting blood circulation, and removing lactic acid?
Does massage help with muscle lengthening & knots?
What is the mechanism behind trigger point therapy?
What traps should runners avoid when injured?
When is there a place for a runner to receive massage therapy?
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