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 truth about shoes and strength training — this episode gives you everything you need to stop guessing and start training with real, foot-first intelligence.🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:✔ Good pain vs. bad pain — and how to tell the difference while running✔ Why your feet absorb 2–3x your body weight with every single step✔ The real reason most running injuries happen (it's not bad luck)✔ How overstriding and low cadence increase your injury risk✔ Why buying new shoes won't fix a training error✔ The strength exercises every runner needs (yes, including your toes)✔ Exact warning signs that mean you need to stop — not push through✔ Why recovery, not running, is where improvement actually happens👣 KEY TAKEAWAYSuffering is part of running. But there's a big difference between building fitness and building an injury.The runners who go the distance aren't just training hard — they're training smart, staying consistent, and listening to the one part of their body that never lies: their feet.🔗 LINKS🌐 All episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545750👥 Join Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17oz7x3jFe/🏃 ABOUT THE PODCASTThe Runner's Sole Podcast is where running meets science, stride by stride.Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, this show helps runners understand foot health, prevent injuries, and build sustainable running habits.Support the showSupport the show