THE RUNNER'S SOLE

That sharp heel pain when you take your first steps in the morning? Yeah… your foot is officially protesting. In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller breaks down how to heal heel pain naturally, why plantar fasciitis happens, and the exact 2-week recovery plan that actually works — without gimmicks, miracle gadgets, or giving up your sanity. From morning pain and tight calves to stretching routines, footwear mistakes, recovery timelines, and strengthe...

Every runner knows what it feels like to push through pain. But how do you know when you're building yourself up — or quietly breaking yourself down? In this episode of The Runner's Sole Podcast, podiatrist Sharon Miller breaks down the science of smart suffering — so you can train harder, recover faster, and stay on the road longer without landing on the injury list. From the difference between productive pain and warning signs, to why your tendons lag behind your fitness, to the honest tr...

Pronation Explained: Do You Really Need to Fix Your Feet? Many runners worry about overpronation, flat feet, or “bad foot mechanics” — but what if most of what you’ve been told isn’t actually true? In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, podiatrist Sharon Miller breaks down pronation in a simple, practical, and science-based way so you finally understand what your feet are actually doing when you run. You’ll learn what pronation really means, why it happens, and most importantly — wheth...

🎙️ Use It or Lose It: Are Your Feet Getting Weaker Without You Realising? Most runners focus on mileage, pace, and shoes… But what if the real problem is something you’re not even thinking about? In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller explains the powerful concept of “use it or lose it” — and how modern running habits may actually be weakening your feet over time. Your shoes are doing more than ever — cushioning, stabilising, absorbing impact — but t...

Running injuries, slow progress, and discomfort are often not random — they come from simple but repeated mistakes many runners don’t even realise they are making. In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, Sharon Miller breaks down the top 5 most common mistakes runners make with their feet and running habits — and more importantly, how to fix them. From choosing the wrong running shoes, to ignoring foot strength, overstriding, increasing mileage too quickly, and neglecting basic foot car...