{"podcast":{"title":"The Run Smarter Podcast","slug":"the-run-smarter-podcast-530646","podcast_index_feed_id":530646,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-run-smarter-podcast","website_url":"http://runsmarter.online","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GdTuMkum253BGsbV35qTv0-mbQGDSZEwmNZEx5RXRqw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5ODgwLzE2Nzkw/MTQzMTYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Brodie Sharpe","episode_count":444,"summary":"Expand your running knowledge, identify running misconceptions and become a faster, healthier, SMARTER runner. Let Brodie Sharpe become your new running guide as he teaches you powerful injury insights from his many years as a physiotherapist while also interviewing the best running gurus in the world. This is ideal for injured runners & runners looking for injury prevention and elevated performance. So, take full advantage by starting at season 1 where Brodie teaches you THE TOP PRINCIPLES TO OVERCOME ANY RUNNING INJURY and let’s begin your run smarter journey.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T02:17:51.295900+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646"},"episode":{"title":"Collagen Supplements: Optimal Dosage, Timing, & Implementation for Tendon Health","slug":"collagen-supplements-optimal-dosage-timing-implementation-for-tendon-health","published_at":"2026-04-26T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646/collagen-supplements-optimal-dosage-timing-implementation-for-tendon-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/32b86a0b","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/32b86a0b/d11139e2.mp3","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! 🎉✨ In this episode, Brodie breaks down a brand-new 2026 systematic review investigating whether collagen supplementation truly improves tendon health, recovery, and performance. With conflicting advice from experts and unclear evidence in the past, this paper helps clarify what actually works—and more importantly, how to apply it to your training. Paper: Collagen Supplementation on Tendon-Related Structural and Performance Outcomes: A Systematic Review Key Takeaways Collagen can improve tendon structure and stiffness —but only when combined with proper strength training Dosage matters : 15–30g appears more effective than lower doses Timing matters : ~60 minutes before training aligns with peak amino acid availability Vitamin C enhances the process , helping collagen synthesis and cross-linking Collagen does NOT improve muscle strength beyond what training alone achieves Bottom line: collagen seems tendon-specific , not a general performance enhancer Training Requirements Must include structured resistance training Target 70–90% of 1RM (heavy loading) Tendons need a strong mechanical stimulus to adapt Collagen without loading = minimal benefit Final Thoughts This paper helps move us from confusion to clarity. Collagen isn’t a magic fix—but when used strategically alongside heavy strength training , it may: Improve tendon structure Increase stiffness Enhance long-term resilience In other words, it’s a potential amplifier—not a replacement—for good rehab and training principles .","meta_description":"Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 For MORE Run Smarter Resources 🏃‍♂️📚 - Including Free Injury Prevention Courses 🩹🎓 - The…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2620,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646/episodes/collagen-supplements-optimal-dosage-timing-implementation-for-tendon-health/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646/collagen-supplements-optimal-dosage-timing-implementation-for-tendon-health.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}