Brian's Run Pod
Welcome to Brian's Run Pod, the podcast where we lace up our running shoes and explore the exhilarating world of running. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner, a casual jogger, or just thinking about taking your first stride, this podcast is your ultimate companion on your running journey.
Join us as we dive deep into the sport of running, covering everything from training tips and race strategies to personal stories and inspiring interviews with runners from all walks of life. Whether you're looking to improve your race times, stay motivated, or simply enjoy the therapeutic rhythm of running, Brian's Run Pod has something for every runner.
Episodes
160 episodes
Train for the runner you want to be, not the injury you fear
We explore how to start running well, recover from injury without fear, and build habits that last. Coach Charissa shares mindset shifts, practical tools, and small nutrition changes that stack into long-term progress.• reframing injury...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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28:17
From Ballet Shoes to Running Shoes: Charissa Halonen on Strength, Mindset, and Habits That Stick
We trace Charissa Halonen’s path from competitive dance to her first marathon and into a coaching philosophy that blends strength, mindset, and sustainable habits. She shares why glutes drive performance, how protein protects muscle, and how mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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28:05
Start Small, Run Strong
We explore how to make running and strength a natural part of life by focusing on repetitions, joy, and tiny steps that compound. Allyson Hurley shares a simple at‑home routine for runners, why “more is better” is a myth, and how to navigate so...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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28:17
Strength, Habits, and the Runner’s Mind: Allyson Hurley on building a resilient body, flexible routines, and a kinder approach to nutrition
We explore how small, smart strength work and flexible habits can make running feel better, hurt less, and fit real life. Allyson shares behaviour-change tools from her probation work, a candid story of burnout, and a practical approach to food...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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27:50
Alycia Carrillo Part Two: Why Runners Shouldn't Fear the Weights
Strength training is an essential but often misunderstood element for recreational runners looking to enhance performance and prevent injuries. Coach Alicia Carrillo shares practical advice on how runners should approach strength training for m...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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29:14
Strength Training: The Missing Piece in Your Running Routine
Strength and conditioning coach Alycia Carrillo shares how proper strength training can transform your running performance and help prevent common injuries while adapting to individual preferences and lifestyles.• Growing up as the daug...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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34:13
The Power of Protein: A Runner's Nutritional Guide
Nutritional expert Lisa Franz shares insights on meal timing, protein intake, and strength training specifically designed for runners who want to optimize their performance and overall health.• The most important factor for weight manag...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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39:28
Fuel Your Run: Nutrition Strategies for Better Performance
Running performance depends as much on what you eat as how you train, and nutrition expert Lisa Franz breaks down the essentials that can transform your results. Most runners either consume too many calories or consistently undereat, particular...
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Season 1
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Episode 143
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33:04
The Secret Connection Between Breathing Mechanics and Running Performance
Dr. Amy Novotny shares her revolutionary approach to running injuries through proper breathing mechanics and body positioning. We explore how this treatment method can transform running performance by addressing root causes rather than symptoms...
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Season 1
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Episode 142
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33:40
Breathe Better, Run Faster
Dr. Amy Novotny, a physical therapist turned breathing and pain specialist, shares her revolutionary approach to running performance and pain management through proper breathing mechanics. After discovering that changing her breathing technique...
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Season 1
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Episode 141
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28:16
Mastering Race Day Anxiety
Sports psychologist Michael Huber returns for part two of our conversation, diving into practical strategies to calm race day nerves and enhance performance through mental training. We explore how proper preparation creates confidence and discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 140
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30:13
Breaking Through the Mental Wall: Strategies for Runners
In this eye-opening discussion with certified mental performance coach Michael Huber, we explore the crucial but often overlooked mental aspects of running that can make or break your performance, enjoyment, and long-term commitment to the spor...
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Season 1
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Episode 139
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35:48
From Zero to Marathon: Building Consistency and Breaking Barriers
Aleksandar Matic shares his journey from beginner to sub-three-hour marathoner and reveals the secrets to building consistency in your running practice.• Coach Aleksandar emphasizes breaking the "all or nothing" mindset new runners ofte...
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Season 1
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Episode 138
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34:32
The Balkan Running Renaissance
Aleksandar Matic , a software engineer turned running coach, shares his journey from viewing running as punishment in Serbian schools to becoming the voice behind one of the largest running communities in the Balkans. His patient coaching appro...
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Season 1
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Episode 137
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27:40
Running Deeper: Cadence, Genetics, and the Psychology of Ultra Runners
We explore the fascinating world of cadence running with running experts Sophie and Lydia from the Strongest Stride podcast, diving into how to incorporate this technique into your running schedule and the impacts of different running forms.
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Season 1
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Episode 136
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29:14
Running Resilience: How Physiotherapy Transforms Body and Mind
Brian's RunPod welcomes physiotherapists Sophie and Lydia from the Stronger Stride podcast who reveal how physical rehabilitation builds both body strength and mental resilience in injured runners.• The psychological impact of running i...
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Season 1
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Episode 135
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23:26
Beyond the Stride: Sophie and Lydia's Running Journey
Sophie and Lydia from the Strong Stride podcast join Brian to discuss their journey from high school acquaintances to podcast partners. These two running powerhouses share insights on how they met, their experiences growing up active in Austral...
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Season 1
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Episode 134
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23:01
Sculpting Strength: Why Barre Changes Everything for Runners
Brian Patterson continues his enlightening conversation with Ella Proietti, founder of Barrella.co.uk and barre fitness specialist with over 10 years of experience teaching this transformative workout.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 133
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28:53
Swapping Desks for Barre: Ella Proietti's Fitness Revolution
Ella Proietti , founder of Barella.co.uk, shares her journey from marketing executive to Barre fitness specialist and movement expert, explaining how this ballet-inspired workout can transform runners' performance and prevent injuries.•...
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Season 1
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Episode 132
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28:21
Unlocking Your Running Potential Through PNF Stretching
Vanessa and Beverly from Stretch Life explain how assisted stretching through Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) can prevent common running injuries and improve performance. They share ins...
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Season 1
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Episode 131
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26:04
The Revolutionary Power of PNF Stretching for Runners
We explore the revolutionary world of PNF stretching with Vanessa Lenssen, founder of Stretch Life, and Beverly Analuwa, studio manager and physiotherapist,...
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Season 1
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Episode 130
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23:44
Running Beyond Limits with Merili Freear
We welcome back author and ultra-runner Merili Freear who shares her journey from completing a 100-mile race to discovering poetry as a healing practice, along with advice for both new runners and those recovering from injury.• Merili d...
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Season 1
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Episode 129
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30:26
From Reluctant to Ultra Runner - Merili Freear
We welcome back Merili Freear to discuss her remarkable journey since her last appearance, including completing a grueling 100-mile ultra marathon and venturing into poetry.• Marketing her book helped Merili overcome shame about her dep...
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Season 1
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Episode 128
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27:18
Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Runners Lindsey Hanna interview part 2
Sleep consultant Lindsey Hanna returns to discuss how quality sleep can revolutionize your running performance through improved recovery, enhanced decision-making, and proper hormone regulation.• Sleep releases growth hormone essential ...
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Season 1
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Episode 127
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39:14
Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Runners
Sleep consultant Lindsey Hanna reveals the profound impact quality sleep has on running performance, sharing her journey from corporate manager to sleep expert after personal struggles with sleep deprivation.• Sleep is divided into non-...
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Season 1
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Episode 126
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32:50
