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Following our last interview with Jaclyn, we continue to learn from personal rehab stories. This episode, Brodie interviews Michelle who has suffered from proximal hamstring tendinopathy for over over 12 months.&nbsp; 
An avid distance runner for the past 10 years, Michelle received a lot of physical and mental benefits from running until her marathon progress was brought to a holt! 
Michelle has an open conversation about her hamstring pain and the detrimental effects it had on both physical and emotional state. She details how her day-to-day activities became more restrictive and what finally caused her rehab to turn a corner.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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Following our last interview with Jaclyn, we continue to learn from personal rehab stories. This episode, Brodie interviews Michelle who has suffered from proximal hamstring tendinopathy for over

Rehab Success Stories with Michelle

On today's episode Jaclyn opens up about her experience with chronic knee pain. After her initial knee pain during marathon training 5 years earlier, Jaclyn found her symptoms gradually spin out of control.&nbsp; 
Jaclyn describes her experiences as her symptoms intensify, to the point of constant fear and anxiety whenever she had to move or even see other people walking! 
We dive into the impact thoughts and beliefs have towards chronic pain and how Jaclyn worked her way out of this spiral. She gave herself permission to heal and has started her running journey again feeling liberated and empowered. Listen to her entire story on today's episode. 
You can find Jaclyn's podcast by searching 'Actually, You are a real runner'. 
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On today's episode Jaclyn opens up about her experience with chronic knee pain. After her initial knee pain during marathon training 5 years earlier, Jaclyn found her symptoms gradually spin out of

Give yourself permission to heal with Jaclyn Ricchio

Tyler hated running from his years spent in the military. Then after becoming a father, he decided to pick up the sport he hated for a better, healthier life. 
The art of challenging himself with running grew into a love of running but he was quickly sidelined with knee pain. In search of answers, Tyler tried various exercises, stretches and braces which would only offer temporary relief. The injury persisted! 
Then, after listening to the Run Smarter Podcast, Tyler leart some cruical lessons and immediately found success. Listen in on this success story to hear about this magical change. 
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Tyler hated running from his years spent in the military. Then after becoming a father, he decided to pick up the sport he hated for a better, healthier life. The art of challenging himself with

Tyler's ITB success story

During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. 
When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome. 
However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success.&nbsp; 
On today's episode, Brodie talks with Todd Charnetski, a passionate runner who developed bilateral proximal hamstring tendinopathy back in 2007 after pushing hard during his half marathon preparation.&nbsp; 
Todd had tried years of different treatments. Icing, massage, stretching, compression, strengthening, medication, PRP, cortisone, tenex and several other remedies. It wasn't until 2018 when a shift in his management started showing drastic improvement.&nbsp; 
Todd is currently 100% better on one side and 95% better on the other and is excited to share his story.&nbsp; 
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During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. When injured, it is easy to find social media

Success Story: Todd Charnetski & 11 years of hamstring tendinopathy

During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. 
When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome. 
However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success.&nbsp; 
On this episode, Brodie talks with Caroline Taylor from the UK. Caroline describes the beginning of her long plantar fasciitis journey which all started with a change in daily footwear. 
We delve into her increasing symptoms and the endless amount of failed treatment approaches. However, Caroline never gave up hope. It wasn't until 5 years later that a change in her night time routine and footwear alterations changed everything. Within 2 weeks Caroline was 90% better and success continued from there. 
Currently, Caroline is happy running a few times a week up to 10k and is symptom free apart from the occasional minor set-back. Here is her story.&nbsp; 
Here is the link to: 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/plantar-fasciitis-1-causes-diagnosis-characteristics/id1494778818?i=1000469385069" rel="nofollow"> Plantar Fasciitis 1: Causes, diagnosis & characteristics</a> 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/plantar-fasciitis-2-rehabilitation-prevention/id1494778818?i=1000469626709" rel="nofollow"> Plantar Fasciitis 2: Rehabilitation & Prevention</a> 
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Success Story: Caroline & 5 years of Plantar Fasciitis

Stress fractures are a runners worst nightmare. They are often mis-diagnosed in the early days and when correctly identified, result in several weeks of inactivity which will drive a runner insane! 
Today Brodie interviews Ainslie who has faced several stress fractures throughout her running career. At the age of 14, Ainslie experienced her first major injury having fractured her hip bone and tearing her hip labrum towards the end of a race. Following that was a foot stress fracture in 2011, 4 more in 2012 and recently, another foot stress fracture in 2020. 
We dive into the common symptoms Ainslie went through, how her injury history mentally effected her, and she kindly opens up about her disordered eating and lack of RED-S awareness through her developmental years.&nbsp; 
During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. 
When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome. 
However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success.&nbsp; 
To learn more about RED-S you can head to my previous podcast episode titled: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-hidden-dangers-of-red-s-with-isobel-ross/id1494778818?i=1000470923669" rel="nofollow"> The hidden dangers of RED-S with Isobel Ross</a> 
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Stress fractures are a runners worst nightmare. They are often mis-diagnosed in the early days and when correctly identified, result in several weeks of inactivity which will drive a runner insane!

Success Story: Ainslie Dehn-Franklin Overcoming 7 stress fractures

On today's success story we have Mark Mulray who was battling Plantar Fasciitis for several months before finding what worked and what didn't work. Mark tried changing shoes, cross-training and had every variation of massage ball and ice bottle under his desk at work. 
Mark Mulray shares his treatment process that allowed him to not only kick his plantar fasciitis, but go on to finish an ironman and 100 mile races.&nbsp; 
During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. 
When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome. 
However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success.&nbsp; 
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On today's success story we have Mark Mulray who was battling Plantar Fasciitis for several months before finding what worked and what didn't work. Mark tried changing shoes, cross-training and had

Success Story: Overcoming Plantar Fasciitis with Mark Mulray

During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. 
Kara Haas has faced 15 years of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy. Once running at a very high level and competing at the Olympic trials, Kara's PHT started to get out of control. 
We dive into Kara's story and her attempts to resolve her pain including PRP, tendon procedures, strengthening and finally surgery. Hear how Kara managed to defy the odds and return to pain free running! 
When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome. 
However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success.&nbsp; 
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During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. Kara Haas has faced 15 years of Proximal

Success Story: Overcoming PHT with Kara Haas

We kick off our final success story with Danny Symington who managed to overcome 9 months of shin splints. Danny is an avid listener of the podcast and applied the podcast lessons to build up his running mileage. 
We talk through his journey when symptoms first arose, the mistakes he made, the successful plan and his steps moving forward.&nbsp; 
During these success story segments, Brodie interviews a runner who has managed to overcome a running related injury after much hardship and frustration. 
When injured, it is easy to find social media posts & stories from other injured runners which are discouraging and worrying. Tales of chronic pain, debilitating symptoms and failed treatment techniques often manifest anxiety and thoughts of the worst outcome. 
However, this is only a small fraction of runners and a skewed bias around the injured population. So, this segment aims to bring hope and optimism, while sharing treatment success.&nbsp; 
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/talking-shin-splints-with-dr-duane-scotti/id1494778818?i=1000476105518" rel="nofollow"> Here is the link to episode Talking Shin Splints with Dr Duane Scott‪i‬</a> 
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We kick off our final success story with Danny Symington who managed to overcome 9 months of shin splints. Danny is an avid listener of the podcast and applied the podcast lessons to build up his

Success Story: Overcoming shin splints with Danny Symington

By popular demand we have another success story! Chris is a German ultrarunner who has been suffering with ankle pain for over a year.&nbsp; 
Chris details his journey consulting with a podiatrist, an orthopaedist and receiving MRI scans to reach a diagnosis and the search for an effective management plan. 
Chris then found the Run Smarter Podcast and started implementing the lessons along with shrugging off unhelpful beliefs created in the past when looking for answers.&nbsp; 
Listen in to hear about Chris' recovery, the revelations he has had along the way and his current running capacity.&nbsp; 
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By popular demand we have another success story! Chris is a German ultrarunner who has been suffering with ankle pain for over a year.&nbsp; Chris details his journey consulting with a podiatrist, an

Run Smarter Success Story: Chris

If the name rings a bell, Danny appeared on the Run Smarter Podcast several months ago on episode #116. Back then, Danny talked about his success story overcoming shin splints and highlighted the importance of increasing your cadence, slowing down and widening your step width.&nbsp; 
On today's episode, Brodie catches up with Danny's running chapter. He walks us through his latest ultra marathon success and with his injury hiccup. Danny describes which lessons he has learnt on the podcast to overcome this injury while maintaining fitness.&nbsp; 
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If the name rings a bell, Danny appeared on the Run Smarter Podcast several months ago on episode #116. Back then, Danny talked about his success story overcoming shin splints and highlighted the

Success Story: How to Train Smarter for Ultras with Danny Symington

Amy is a treadmill runner who developed PHT in 2018, which then turned into 2 years of confusion & frustration. 
We discuss her inital symptoms, how it progressed until she was unable to run and her search to find answers. 
What then took several months to find a solution, Amy shares what treatment process was the most effective which allowed her to return to running. 
Amy is now training for a half marathon and shares her routine to keep this injury at bay.&nbsp; 
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Amy is a treadmill runner who developed PHT in 2018, which then turned into 2 years of confusion & frustration. We discuss her inital symptoms, how it progressed until she was unable to run and her

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