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Latest Research: Performance Gains, Shockwave Debate, Arch Support Science
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- The Run Smarter Podcast
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- May 24, 2026
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- 2442
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Summary
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! 🎉✨ Latest Research: Performance Gains, Shockwave Debate, Arch Support Science In this month’s research roundup, Brodie breaks down three fascinating new papers covering running performance, Achilles rehab and plantar fasciitis management. First, a large systematic review investigates what actually predicts better running performance in non-elite runners — from 5K athletes through to ultramarathoners. The findings reveal how the demands of performance dramatically change depending on race distance, highlighting the importance of physiology, training consistency, psychology and fueling strategies. Next, Brodie unpacks a controversial new systematic review and meta-analysis on shockwave therapy for Achilles tendinopathy. Does shockwave actually improve outcomes, or has the treatment become overhyped within sports medicine? The findings may surprise clinicians and runners alike. Finally, a new plantar fasciitis paper explores whether arch supports genuinely help reduce pain and — more importantly — why . Using imaging, biomechanics and computational modeling, the researchers attempted to uncover the mechanical effects of orthotics and how they may redistribute stress through the foot. Papers discussed in this episode 1. Performance predictors in recreational runners A systematic review examining the factors associated with performance in non-elite runners across distances ranging from 5K to ultramarathons. Topics discussed: VO₂ max and running economy Strength training and plyometrics Weekly mileage and consistency Emotion…