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    The Run Smarter Podcast

    The Run Smarter Podcast

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    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.

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    Brodie Sharpe

    Re-Run: Shoe features & new shoe recommendations with Matt Klein (Feb, 2022)

    Re-Run: Shoe features & new shoe recommendations with Matt Klein (Feb, 2022)

    January 4, 2026
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    Matt is a repeat guest from the Doctors of running and a running shoe fanatic!

    Our discussion on today's episode starts with shoe expiry dates. Matt gives his opinion on when it is time to buy new running shoes and what variables play a role in running shoe wear and tear.

    Next, we explore the different features of a shoe that you need to consider when buying a new pair. Matt discusses comfort, flexibility, stability, upper, drop, weight and many other features.

    Matt also shares his recommendations on shoe brands for beginner runners, performance-minded runners and his take on maximalist versus minimalist.

    Follow Matt's work by visiting the doctors of running website, youtube,  podcast and insta.

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