Latest Research: Insights into Shin Splints / Ways to Reduce Injury Risk / Sprint Training on Running Economy
The Run Smarter Podcast - En podcast av Brodie Sharpe - Söndagar

Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant đđđ 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.đ Papers Covered:1. Shin Splints: A Closer LookMedial Tibial Stress Syndrome: A Scoping ReviewShin splints may be the early stage of tibial stress fractures.Risk factors include high BMI, poor hip strength, excessive pronation, and prior injury history.Overuse and excessive soleus muscle activation play key roles.Treatment strategies include hip strengthening, gait retraining, arch support trials, and gradual return to load with walk-run programs.đ§ Takeaway: Donât ignore shin splintsâthey're an early warning sign. Address hip control, pronation, and running loads to stay ahead of injury.2. Injury Prevention Strategies in RunnersRunning-Centred Injury Prevention Support: A Scoping ReviewMost injury prevention programs fail unless supervised.Effective strategies include:â Strength training (especially supervised)â Gait retraining with feedbackâ Recovery education (sleep, stress, rest days)â Coach or group supportRunners prefer passive tools (e.g., shoe changes), even if less effective.đĄ Practical Tip: Build a multifactorial plan tailored to your injury history, training volume, biomechanics, and personal preferences.3. Sprint Training Boosts Running EconomyThe Effects of Intermittent Sprint Training on Running Economy and Leg Stiffness in Highly Trained Runners12-week protocol: just 1 sprint session per weekResults:đš 68% improved running economyđȘ 12â17% increase in leg stiffnessđ Less vertical movement = greater efficiencyđ§ Benefits driven by neuromuscular adaptations, not cardio aloneđ Improvements seen across genders and agesđ Actionable Insight: Sprinting once a week can enhance your economyâeven if you're already highly trained.đ Bonus Research in the AI Library (April Folder)If you're subscribed to the Run Smarter AI Assistant, head to the April folder to explore even more papers Brodie didn't cover in full, including:đ PRP for Achilles tendinopathyđ§ Psychological traits of multi-marathonersđŠ” Return-to-sport protocols for PHTđŁ Biomechanics: cadence, footwear & orthoticsđ§Ź Molecular signaling in tendinopathyđœïž Personalized nutrition for elite performanceFor MORE Run Smarter Resources đââïžđ- Including Free Injury Prevention Courses đ©čđ- The Run Smarter Book đ- Access to Research Papers đđ- & Ways to Work with Brodie đ€đđ CLICK HERE! đâš