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PODCAST

Brian"s Run Pod

Brian Patterson

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

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All Episodes

29:05

Breathe Better, Run Faster

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/09/27

Send us a text 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 eliminated her running pain and improved her marathon times by 14 minutes, she developed the Pain Awareness Breathing Relief method to help other runners transform their performance. • Physical therapist with impressive running credenti...

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31:01

Mastering Race Day Anxiety

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/09/20

Send us a text 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 discuss techniques to transform pre-race anxiety into positive excitement. • Understanding why you're running helps reframe nervousness as excitement • Training your mind alongside your body creates exponential performance benefits • Preparat...

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36:37

Breaking Through the Mental Wall: Strategies for Runners

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/09/13

Send us a text 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 sport. • Mental strategies can help runners push through self-doubt and pain during races and training • The importance of having a mental plan before starting a run, just as you'd have a physical training plan • How writing intentions or ma...

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35:21

From Zero to Marathon: Building Consistency and...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/09/06

Send us a text 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 often bring to training • Running success requires building block by block rather than immediate perfection • Learning your relationship with running helps you discover what approach works best for your body • Progress in running often transfers to...

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28:29

The Balkan Running Renaissance

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/08/30

Send us a text 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 approach has helped over 200 runners complete their first races and transformed their bucket-list goals into sustainable, healthy lifestyles. • Growing up in Serbia, running was used as punishment in schools, creating negative associations w...

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30:02

Running Deeper: Cadence, Genetics, and the Psychology...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/08/23

Send us a text 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. • Heel striking acts like a brake on your forward momentum, potentially increasing injury risk around the knee joint • The 180 steps per minute cadence isn't a universal target – individual factors determine optimal cadence • Consistency i...

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24:15

Running Resilience: How Physiotherapy Transforms Body...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/08/16

Send us a text 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 injuries extends beyond physical pain to isolation from running communities and endorphin deprivation • Successful rehabilitation requires patient commitment and understanding why specific exercises matter • Physiotherapy success comes from pati...

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23:50

Beyond the Stride: Sophie and Lydia's Running Journey

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/08/09

Send us a text 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 Australia, and what inspired them to start a podcast that explores running, motivation, women's health, and strength training. • Sophie and Lydia met at high school but became friends after running a 6K community race together following their f...

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29:42

Sculpting Strength: Why Barre Changes Everything for...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/08/02

Send us a text 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. • Barre fitness combines ballet techniques with strength training and flexibility work • Equipment like weights, resistance bands and Pilates balls intensify the workout • Many people attend barre classes for rehabilitation from injuries • Particularly effective for strengthenin...

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29:10

Swapping Desks for Barre: Ella Proietti's Fitness...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/07/26

Send us a text 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. • Transitioning to fitness at age 40 after a decade-long marketing career • Starting with Zumba classes where other participants mistook her for a professional dancer • Building a fitness business gradually from zero attendees at her first class...

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26:53

Unlocking Your Running Potential Through PNF Stretching

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/07/19

Send us a text 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 insights on why proper stretching techniques are crucial for both physical recovery and mental wellbeing. • Runners get injured due to increased tension in muscle groups that restricts movement and alters running mechanics • Poor body alignment awareness causes many runners to devel...

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24:33

The Revolutionary Power of PNF Stretching for Runners

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/07/12

Send us a text We explore the revolutionary world of PNF stretching with Vanessa Lenssen, founder of Stretch Life, and Beverly Analuwa, studio manager and physiotherapist, diving into how this technique can transform a runner's flexibility, prevent injuries, and boost performance. • PNF stretching works by retraining your nervous system, not just stretching muscles • Developed in the 1940s, this method is still taught in physiotherapy programmes today • The technique sends signals to your br...

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31:14

Running Beyond Limits with Merili Freear

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/07/05

Send us a text 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 discusses the unexpected mental challenges she faced after completing her first 100-mile ultramarathon • How developing a gratitude practice led her to writing poetry as a form of healing • Her poetry collection "Whispers and Footsteps" explores...

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27:18

From Reluctant to Ultra Runner - Merili Freear

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/06/28

Send us a text 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 depression and mental health struggles • Digital marketing course provided new skills she wouldn't have pursued without the book • Training for a 100-mile ultra focuses primarily on mental preparation rather than just physical conditioning •...

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39:14

Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Runners Lindsey Hanna...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/06/21

Send us a text 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 for repairing muscles and strengthening bones • Poor sleep disrupts hunger hormones, making weight management more difficult • Quality sleep improves endurance, reaction times, and overall performance • Your mental sharpness and ability to conc...

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32:50

Sleep: The Secret Weapon for Runners

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/06/14

Send us a text 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-REM and REM phases, with deep sleep being crucial for muscle repair and physical recovery • Quality of sleep matters more than quantity - consistent sleep cycles are more beneficial than longer, fragmented sleep • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy f...

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32:25

How Christi Dee transformed from casual jogger to...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/06/07

Send us a text Christi Dee shares her journey from casual runner to marathon coach and children's book author, highlighting how running transforms lives and builds communities. • Collaborated with TJ Daly on running events after joining his 50-mile fundraiser as the only woman participant • Reflects on the evolution of women's running, from historical exclusion to today's record-breaking achievements • Emphasizes inclusivity in coaching: "If you run, you're a runner" regardless of pace or bo...

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32:36

Discipline Over Motivation: Christi Dee's 43-Marathon...

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/05/31

Send us a text Christi Dee transforms from a child who feared the school mile run into an accomplished ultra-marathoner and certified running coach, showing how one defining moment at a finish line can change life's trajectory. • From dreading PE class mile tests to completing 43 marathons and 17 ultras • Started running through "peer pressure" from friends training for a half marathon • Finding motivation through community and connection with fellow runners • Prioritising discipline over mo...

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35:17

Running Without Limits: TJ Dailey Part two

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/05/24

Send us a text In part two of my chat with TJ Dailey he shares his remarkable journey from seeking validation through running to becoming an accomplished ultramarathoner, offering insights on perseverance, community, and adapting to challenges. • Started ultra running after completing a marathon with his brother, progressing quickly from a 50K to a 100-miler in less than a year • Discovered that ultra distances provide multiple "second winds" if you push through initial walls • Led a team to...

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28:34

Beyond the Finish Line: TJ Dailey's Running Revolution

Brian"s Run Pod ·

2025/05/17

Send us a text TJ Dailey shares his remarkable journey from reluctant middle-school runner to founder of the thriving MTC Club, a running community that spans seven states with over 100 members. His transformation story begins with a pivotal phone call in 2012 that sparked both personal weight loss and a passion for building an inclusive running community. • Started running in elementary school as a social activity, not because he was naturally gifted • Used cross-country as a way to cope wi...

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