The Real Reason Runners Over 40 Keep Getting Injured | Brodie Sharpe

Most runners think getting injured comes down to weak glutes, bad form, or worn out shoes. But physiotherapist Brody Sharp says the real reason is almost always something else entirely — and most runners over 40 are missing it completely.In this episode, Brody breaks down the load versus capacity model that explains 90% of running injuries, why strong and weak runners get injured at exactly the same rate, how to use carbon shoes and minimalist shoes as tools to build a more robust and durable body, and the one training ratio that could keep you running injury free for the next decade.Resources:Run Smarter Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-run-smarter-podcast/id1494778818YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RunSmarterwithBrodieSharpeWebsite and online coaching: https://runsmarter.online/Run Smarter Book: https://www.amazon.com/Run-Smarter-Evidence-based-Guidance-Opinions/dp/06455207050:00 Why runners over 40 keep getting injured2:42 Early warning signs of injury7:46 What runners get wrong about injuries10:05 Load vs capacity explained13:40 How to measure your training load17:59 Carbon shoes and injury risk21:03 How to transition into carbon shoes28:35 Barefoot and minimalist shoes31:37 Protocol for transitioning to minimalist shoes37:10 Heel striking — is it actually a problem?39:15 Does prehab actually prevent injury43:45 What to do when injured48:38 Injury and mental health51:50 The 80/20 rule for masters runners