Episode
What to Focus on When You Can’t Run
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- The Run Smarter Podcast
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- Jun 7, 2026
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- 1823
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Summary
Episode 444: What to Focus on When You Can't Run 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! 🎉✨ Being sidelined by injury can feel like a double blow. Not only are you dealing with pain and frustration, but you've also lost one of your biggest outlets for stress relief, fitness, and social connection. In this episode, Brodie shares a practical framework to help injured runners stay proactive, maintain perspective, and come back stronger than before. In this episode, you'll learn: Why injury often impacts your mental health more than you expect The "double whammy" effect of losing both running and your stress-relief outlet How to identify the true causes behind recurring injuries Common patterns that keep runners trapped in injury cycles Why injuries can be valuable opportunities to uncover weak links How to use rehab to build resilience rather than simply become pain-free The importance of addressing strength deficits, imbalances, and movement control Cross-training options that can preserve fitness while recovering How to tailor cardio alternatives based on your injury type Brodie's favourite injury-friendly VO₂ max workouts Why many runners benefit from keeping cross-training in their routine long after recovery The overlooked role of strength training for injury prevention, bone health, and long-term performance How muscle mass acts as "metabolic currency" for health and longevity Practical ways to improve sleep, stress management, and recovery during injury The importance of maintaining social connection when you're unable to run Nutrition strategies that ca…