{"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":"Latest Research: Ketones & Running Performance, HIIT vs Steady Runs, Hip Strength For Better Mechanics","slug":"latest-research-ketones-running-performance-hiit-vs-steady-runs-hip-strength-for-better-mechanics","published_at":"2026-03-29T20:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646/latest-research-ketones-running-performance-hiit-vs-steady-runs-hip-strength-for-better-mechanics","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/315a98c0","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/315a98c0/700bc274.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 month’s Latest Running Research episode, Brodie breaks down three fascinating studies that challenge common beliefs and refine how runners should approach performance and injury prevention. First, a randomized controlled trial on ketone supplementation reveals that while ketones significantly improve cognitive function—helping with reaction time and mental clarity—they do not improve running performance, efficiency, or fuel utilization . Despite feeling better during efforts, runners didn’t run faster, and some even experienced gastrointestinal issues, raising questions about their real-world value for endurance athletes. Next, Brodie explores a meta-analysis comparing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) vs moderate continuous running (MICT) . The key takeaway: HIIT is more effective at improving running economy (efficiency at submax speeds) , particularly at moderate intensities, while steady running is better for improving VO₂ max (your aerobic engine) . This reinforces the idea that both training styles serve different physiological purposes—and combining them strategically is the smartest approach for performance gains. Finally, a newly released review challenges one of the most common rehab narratives: that weak glutes cause poor running mechanics . Across 19 studies, there was no consistent link between hip strength and running biomechanics , and even strengthening programs failed to meaningfully change running form. Instead, Brodie reframes strength training as a way to increase load capacity , no…","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":3551,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-run-smarter-podcast-530646/episodes/latest-research-ketones-running-performance-hiit-vs-steady-runs-hip-strength-for-better-mechanics/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/latest-research-ketones-running-performance-hiit-vs-steady-runs-hip-strength-for-better-mechanics.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}