{"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":"How Mentally Strong Runners Navigate Injury & Races with Claire Bartholic","slug":"how-mentally-strong-runners-navigate-injury-races-with-claire-bartholic","published_at":"2026-06-14T21:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646/how-mentally-strong-runners-navigate-injury-races-with-claire-bartholic","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/eff4a0b6","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/eff4a0b6/6220b44d.mp3","summary":"How Mentally Strong Runners Navigate Injury & Races with Claire Bartholic 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! 🎉✨ Mental strength is one of the most overlooked aspects of running performance. Most runners spend countless hours improving their fitness, strength, and nutrition, yet rarely dedicate any time to training their mindset. In this episode, Brodie sits down with running coach and host of The Planted Runner podcast, Claire Bartholic, to discuss the science of cognitive conditioning and how runners can develop greater confidence, resilience, and emotional control. Whether you're struggling with race-day anxiety, negative self-talk, fear of re-injury, or the emotional challenges of a long-term setback, Claire shares practical strategies that can help you train your brain just as deliberately as you train your body. In this episode, you'll learn: What cognitive conditioning is and why it matters for runners How your self-talk influences performance and confidence Why race-day nerves aren't necessarily a bad thing The difference between mental strength and simply \"thinking positive\" How to stop spiralling after a missed workout Practical techniques to manage anxiety before races Why confidence is built through action, not waiting to feel ready How runners can better cope with injury setbacks Strategies to overcome fear of re-injury The importance of focusing on what you can control Why your identity as a runner can become problematic during injury How small wins build self-trust and long-term resilience The science behind repetition, neuroplasticity…","meta_description":"How Mentally Strong Runners Navigate Injury & Races with Claire Bartholic Learn more about Brodie's Research Database & AI Assistant 📄🔍 For MORE R…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3206,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646/episodes/how-mentally-strong-runners-navigate-injury-races-with-claire-bartholic/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/how-mentally-strong-runners-navigate-injury-races-with-claire-bartholic.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}