# Do We Really Need a Cool-Down After Running?

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Podcast: [The Run Smarter Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646)
Published: 2026-02-15T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3c1a58a
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/b3c1a58a/97ac8ea1.mp3
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## Resource

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! 🎉✨ In this episode, Brodie dives into a long-awaited research review examining whether active cool downs actually do what we’ve been told they do. You’ve probably heard that cooling down helps “flush lactic acid,” reduce soreness, prevent injury, and speed up recovery. But what does the evidence say? This episode breaks down a comprehensive narrative review titled “Do we need a cool down after exercise?” and explores the physiological, psychological, performance, and injury-related effects of active cool downs compared to passive recovery

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