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Back to EpisodesEp 21: When Running Hurts… Here’s What You Should Actually Do | Joe Keain
Description
Most runners ignore injury advice… until they can’t run.
Joe Keain is different. An endorsed podiatrist and director at Podfit Podiatry in Adelaide... and a runner himself... Joe understands both sides of the injury conversation. From shin splints and Achilles tendinopathy to load management, orthotics, and overuse, he’s lived the mistakes many runners repeat.
In this episode of Runbelievable, Joshie and Matty sit down with Joe to talk about running as an outlet, the fine line between pain and damage, and why managing load matters more than chasing perfect conditions. Joe also reflects on ultra running, early-morning miles, balancing family with self-employment, and what happens when the headphones die and you’re left alone with your thoughts.
Follow Joe's journey: https://www.instagram.com/joekeainpodiatrist/
In this episode:
- From footy player to marathoner and ultra runner
- How running inspired a career in podiatry
- Pain management vs load management
- Running as an outlet... even when the body isn’t perfect
- Ultra training, long solo miles, and self-reflection
- Balancing family, self-employment, and running goals
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Runbelievable is the podcast for every runner. From your first parkrun to your 100th marathon, from walk-run intervals to dabbling in trail running, every runner has a story worth telling. Through honest conversations with runners from all walks of life, Runbelievable explores the challenges, achievements, setbacks, and experiences that connect us through running and shape who we become.