The Stronger Stride Podcast

286. Running Injuries: The Most Googled Questions Answered
What are shin splints? Is running bad for your knees? Can you keep running with an injury? And do running shoes actually prevent injuries?
In this episode, Lydia tackles some of the most Googled questions about running injuries, breaking down the evidence and sharing practical insights from her experience as a physiotherapist and runner.
We cover common complaints like shin splints, stress fractures, knee pain, ITB syndrome, and lateral hip pain, exploring what might be causing them, how to manage symptoms, and when it's important to seek professional advice. We also discuss the role of footwear, training load, and individual risk factors in running-related injuries.
Beyond the usual injury advice, this episode reflects on the bigger picture of running, including how we think about pain, manage setbacks, and balance the benefits of running with the realities of injury.
We discuss:
How common running injuries actually are and who is most at risk

What shin splints are and how they differ from bone stress injuries

Whether running is bad for your knees and its relationship with osteoarthritis

When you can keep running with an injury and how to modify training

Common causes of knee pain, runner's knee, and ITB syndrome

Understanding lateral hip pain in runners

How long common running injuries take to heal

Pain management strategies and when to seek professional help

Whether running shoes can prevent injuries

The relationship between training load, tissue capacity, and injury risk

If you've ever Googled a your symptoms after a run, this episode is for you. We unpack some of the most common questions runners have, challenge a few misconceptions, and discuss why injury management is rarely as simple as finding the right shoe or stopping running altogether.
The goal isn't just to get you back running, but to help you understand your body, make informed decisions, and build a more sustainable relationship with the sport.
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Discount Codes:
TAILWINDSTRONG: ⁠15% off Tailwind Nutrition⁠
STRONGERSTRIDE: ⁠15% off Vivobarefoot shoes⁠
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Thanks for tuning in!
TSSP x

285. Running Nutrition: Fueling, Recovery & Cutting Through the Misinformation with Dominique Holland
Today we’re joined by Dominique Holland, a dietitian and marathon runner, to talk all things running nutrition and how to fuel effectively for both performance and recovery.
Dominique shares her insights into the common nutrition mistakes recreational runners make, particularly when preparing for their first marathon. We discuss the importance of getting the basics right, how to approach fuelling before, during, and after running, and why underfueling can have consequences beyond just your race-day performance.
We also dive into the often confusing world of sports nutrition products, including carbohydrate-to-fructose ratios in gels, the role of marketing in shaping our choices, and how to navigate the overwhelming amount of nutrition advice available to runners.
We discuss:
Common nutrition mistakes made by recreational runners and first-time marathoners
The importance of fuelling properly throughout training and on race day
Carbohydrate and protein timing for performance and recovery
The risks of underfueling and how it can affect training adaptations
Understanding carbohydrate-to-fructose ratios in running gels
How to approach pre-run, intra-run, and post-run nutrition
Whole foods vs. processed carbohydrates in endurance training
How marketing and misinformation influence sports nutrition choices
Why individualised nutrition strategies matter
When to seek guidance from a sports dietitian

Whether you're training for your first marathon or looking to get more out of your running, this episode is a great reminder that nutrition doesn't need to be complicated. Understanding the fundamentals, fuelling consistently, and finding a strategy that works for you can make a meaningful difference to your training and recovery.
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Instagram: ⁠@strongerstride⁠ | ⁠@sophielane⁠ | ⁠@lydia_mckay⁠
YouTube: ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAP9eXZNoDB_9zk7WBMm9WA
Follow Dom on Instagram: @nutritionwith_dom
Discount Codes:
TAILWINDSTRONG: ⁠15% off Tailwind Nutrition⁠
STRONGERSTRIDE: ⁠15% off Vivobarefoot shoes⁠
STRONGER15: ⁠15% off Skorcha Sunscreen⁠
Thanks for tuning in!
TSSP x

In this episode, Ash Daniels shares his first ultra-marathon at age 19 to becoming a trail & ultra-marathon coach. He emphasises the importance of proper preparation, pacing, and mindset for 100K races. He discusses common mistakes, training strategies, and how to approach ultra running sustainably and confidently.

This episode is perfect if you've just signed up for UTA, or you have UTK or anyother 100k race coming up, or you're thinking about it.

Key topics:

Ash's journey from military ultra training to coaching
Importance of intrinsic motivation for 100K races
Key training components for ultra endurance
Pacing strategies and race day mindset
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
The evolution of ultra running and its marketing
Building confidence and realistic expectations
Training progression and long run planning

Find Ash here:
Instagram - @journey2ultracoaching
Wesbite - https://journey2ultra.com.au/

Find us here:
Stronger Stride Coaching - ⁠⁠⁠https://strongerstridecoaching.com⁠⁠
Instagram -⁠⁠ @strongerstride⁠
YouTube - ⁠Stronger Stride⁠

There's a bit going on in this weeks episode!

Highlights being our interviews with Sinead Diver and Issie Hume which you might have seen a sneak peak of on Instagram. We were lucky enough to have some time with both of these incredible women at the Nike ADT finish line last weekend.

Both incredible athletes in their own right and lovely people. It was so special to hear a little about their running experiences as they start the final preparations for Melbourne Marathon.

We also chat about our own training updates, Soph realises she's accidently signed up for another race and Lyds shares some tough health challenges she has been battling recently.

Thank you for the love recently!

And thank you to the team at Nike & One Green Bean for inviting us to run the event and be apart of the media team.

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Stronger Stride Coaching - ⁠⁠https://strongerstridecoaching.com⁠
Instagram -⁠ @strongerstride
YouTube - Stronger Stride

Coach Bennett: Nike Running Global Head Coach is an incredible human who lives and breathes running, but as is suggested in the title of his book, it's not just about running. In this interview we discuss: - The transferable skills that running provides the rest of our lives- How to move our focus away from objective data & metrics- Coach B's concept of "Running isn't complicated, runners are."- The biggest changes in womens running and the importance of diversity on the start-line- Words of wisdom for when a race starts to get toughCoach Bennett's Book: It's About Running. It's Not About Running. https://lnkfi.re/yfzwUn?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadmiPpYcDBWtnJ-w5f4PF7BSxzvGxv6o3lAY0nHMJx9QBAKEaq9I_iTTF2HPQ_aem_pBBvTY3NXUNuZkWjj827KwFollow Coach B here - https://www.instagram.com/coachbennett/?hl=enI feel so grateful to have had this opportunity, thanks to Nike Running Australia & One Green Bean.

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