Q&A Beetroot Ban, Shoe Rotation, Hip Drop and Peptides Explained
The Run Smarter Podcast - En podcast av Brodie Sharpe - Söndagar

Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant đđIn this listener Q&A episode, Brodie answers your submitted questions on a range of running topicsâfrom 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.đ Whatâs Covered in This Episode:đ„€ 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 recovery, oxidative stress, and strength post-race.đŠ¶ Asymmetrical Foot Position in Swing PhaseWhat to do if one foot points down and the other points outward while running.When to ignore it and when to address it with assessments, strength/mobility work, or conscious retraining.đ Should You Rotate Running Shoes?A review of a 22-week prospective study: Runners who used multiple shoe types had a 39% lower injury risk.Learn how shoe variety changes loading patterns to potentially prevent injury.Plus: How to safely transition into a new pair.đȘ Can I Add More Strength Training If Iâm Time Poor?Listener Ben wants to fit more upper body strength work into an already full week.Brodie shares how to superset exercises for efficiency and recommends a pushâpull split over two sessions.â±ïž âI Used to Run a 41-Minute 10K... Now Everything Feels HardâEmma is struggling after a major performance decline post-relocation and age-related changes.Brodie dives into how menopause, environmental factors, training intensity, and aging physiology may all play a roleâand what to do about it.đ What Causes Hip Drop?Lindy asks about excessive hip drop and how to correct it.Brodie breaks down biomechanics, contributing factors (like cadence and strength), and specific glute medius exercises (hip hikes, crab walks, jump rope drills).đ§Ź BPC-157: The âHealing Peptideâ â Is It Legit?Listener Scott asks if BPC-157 is worth exploring for tendon healing.Brodie consults tendon rehab expert Dr. Alex Nelson, who shares a cautious perspective: mostly animal studies, inconsistent results, and many unknowns.For 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