THE RUNNER'S SOLE

Sharon Miller

Our feet carry us everywhere, yet we rarely give them the attention they deserve. On The Runner’s Sole, Sharon—an experienced podiatrist with over 20 years in practice—breaks down foot health in a way that’s easy to understand. From everyday walkers to marathon runners and professional athletes, this podcast covers injuries, prevention, footwear, and practical foot care tips. Perfect for anyone who wants to walk, run, and live without foot pain.

  1. 3 days ago

    Barefoot Running: Could Running Without Shoes Change Your Stride? | Kenneth Posner

    Could running without shoes change the way you move, strengthen your feet or improve your running technique? Barefoot running has sparked plenty of debate among runners, but what should you really know before giving it a try? In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Dr Sharon Miller welcomes Kenneth Posner, an experienced ultrarunner and barefoot running advocate who began exploring barefoot running around a decade ago after reading Born to Run and experiencing recurring running injuries while wearing traditional running shoes. Together, Sharon and Kenneth explore the world of barefoot running, discussing its potential benefits, challenges and the adjustments runners may need to make when transitioning away from conventional footwear. They also look at running mechanics, foot strength, movement awareness and the role of minimalist shoes. With Kenneth sharing his personal experience and Sharon bringing her podiatry perspective, this episode offers a balanced conversation about barefoot running, helping you understand the possibilities without assuming that one approach is right for everyone. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ✔ Why Kenneth began exploring barefoot running and how Born to Run influenced his journey ✔ How barefoot running may affect foot strength, movement awareness and running technique ✔ The potential benefits and challenges of running without traditional shoes ✔ How to transition towards barefoot or minimalist running more gradually ✔ Common mistakes runners should avoid when changing their running style ✔ How terrain, distance and fatigue can influence the barefoot running experience ✔ Whether barefoot running is suitable for every runner ✔ Why understanding your feet and choosing appropriate footwear matter for long-term running health 🧠 KEY TAKEAWAY Barefoot running is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Every runner has different needs, experiences and physical demands. Building strength gradually, paying attention to how your body responds and making informed footwear choices can help you find an approach that works for you. 👟 WANT PERSONAL FOOT ADVICE? Wondering whether your footwear is right for your feet or experiencing concerns that affect your running? Book an online foot consultation with Dr Sharon Miller at www.runnerssole.co.uk. Please note that the 15-minute online consultation is advisory only and does not include diagnosis, treatment or surgery. 🎙️ LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES 🌐 Listen to all episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545750 👟 Online Foot Consultation: https://runnerssole.co.uk/ 👥 Join our Running Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17oz7x3jFe/ 🏃 ABOUT THE RUNNER’S SOLE PODCAST The Runner’s Sole Podcast is where running meets science, stride by stride. Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast helps runners prevent injuries, improve performance and understand their feet and bodies through practical, evidence-based advice. Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Runner’s Sole Podcast, leave a review and share it with a fellow runner who wants to learn more about running technique, footwear and foot health. Support the show

    Barefoot Running: Could Running Without Shoes Change Your Stride? | Kenneth Posner

  2. 19 Oct

    Running Technique Explained: How the Pose Method Can Change the Way You Run | Albert Lu

    Have you ever wondered whether changing the way you run could help you move more efficiently and become a better runner? Running technique plays an important role in how we move, distribute impact and respond to the physical demands of running. In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Dr Sharon Miller welcomes Albert Lu, a Nutrition and Movement Coach, gym owner and running technique specialist. Albert is also a lead instructor for Pose Method seminars and has taught running technique courses at Army posts across the United States. Together, Sharon and Albert explore the principles behind the Pose Method, the biomechanics of running and how greater movement awareness may help runners improve their technique. They also discuss common running form mistakes, the process of learning new movement patterns and why every runner needs an approach that suits their individual body. From beginners to experienced runners, this conversation explores how technique, strength, nutrition and recovery can work together to support a more sustainable running journey. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ✔ What the Pose Method is and how it approaches running technique ✔ How posture, foot placement and body position influence running mechanics ✔ Common running form mistakes, including overstriding ✔ Whether changing your running technique can influence injury risk and running efficiency ✔ How beginners and experienced runners can practise new movement patterns ✔ What Albert learned from teaching running technique at Army posts across the US ✔ Why strength, mobility, nutrition and recovery matter for runners ✔ How to become more aware of your movement without overthinking every step 🧠 KEY TAKEAWAY There is more to running than simply putting one foot in front of the other. Understanding your movement, building strength and making thoughtful adjustments can help you become a more aware and adaptable runner. The goal is not to force everyone into the same running style, but to understand what works for your body and your individual needs. 👟 WANT PERSONAL FOOT ADVICE? Want to better understand your feet, footwear and running concerns? Book an online foot consultation with Dr Sharon Miller at www.runnerssole.co.uk. Please note that the 15-minute online consultation is advisory only and does not include diagnosis, treatment or surgery. 🎙️ LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES 🌐 All Episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545750 👟 Online Foot Consultation: https://runnerssole.co.uk/ 👥 Join Our Running Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17oz7x3jFe/ 🏃 ABOUT THE RUNNER’S SOLE PODCAST The Runner’s Sole Podcast is where running meets science, stride by stride. Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast helps runners prevent injuries, improve performance and understand their feet and bodies through practical, evidence-based advice. If you enjoy the episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with a fellow runner who wants to learn more about running technique. Support the show

    Running Technique Explained: How the Pose Method Can Change the Way You Run | Albert Lu

  3. 16 Oct

    Self-Trust, Mindset & Taking Action: How to Create the Life You Want

    Self Trust, Mindset & Taking Action: How to Create the Life You Want Have you ever known exactly what you wanted to change in your life, but struggled to take the first step? Sometimes, the biggest thing holding us back isn’t a lack of ability or motivation. It’s a lack of self trust, the beliefs we hold about ourselves, and the fear of getting things wrong. In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller is joined by Gia Hamel, life and accountability coach and founder of Gemineye Coaching. Gia helps people build self trust, gain clarity on their goals and turn their intentions into meaningful action. Together, they explore how mindset shapes our decisions, why our identity can influence the habits we build, and how to keep moving forward when motivation fades. They also discuss intentional living, personal growth and Gia’s work with the Divine Babe Oracle, a 48-card guidance deck designed to encourage self reflection, intuition and personal development. Whether you’re working towards a running goal, navigating an injury, rebuilding confidence or simply feeling stuck in life, this conversation will help you think differently about what it takes to create lasting change. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ✔️ What self trust really means and how to rebuild it after setbacks ✔️ How your identity and beliefs influence your habits and decisions ✔️ Why motivation alone isn’t enough to create lasting change ✔️ How to stop waiting until you feel ready and start taking action ✔️ How to set goals that genuinely align with what matters to you ✔️ Why it’s important to redefine success when life or circumstances change ✔️ How self reflection and intuition can support more intentional living ✔️ How runners can use mindset and accountability to navigate injuries, setbacks and changing goals ✔️ Small steps you can take today to rebuild confidence and create momentum 🧠 KEY TAKEAWAY You don’t have to feel completely confident before you begin. Self trust grows when you take action, keep the promises you make to yourself and learn from the setbacks along the way. Progress doesn’t have to be perfect, and you don’t need to have everything figured out before taking the next step. Whether in running or in life, meaningful change starts with one intentional action. 👟 WANT PERSONAL FOOT ADVICE? Book an online foot consultation with Sharon at: 🌐 www.runnerssole.co.uk 🎙️ LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES 🌐 All Episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545750 👥 Join Our Running Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17oz7x3jFe/ 🏃 ABOUT THE RUNNER’S SOLE PODCAST The Runner’s Sole Podcast is where running meets science, stride by stride. Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast helps runners prevent injuries, improve performance and understand their feet and bodies through practical, evidence-based advice. From foot health and running injuries to mindset, nutrition, movement and the real stories behind the miles, The Runner’s Sole Podcast explores what it really takes to keep running for life. If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast, leave a review and share it with someone who might need a little encouragement to take their next step. Support the show

    Self-Trust, Mindset & Taking Action: How to Create the Life You Want

  4. 5 Oct

    Running Through Life: How Running Becomes Part of Who You Are

    What happens when running becomes more than exercise? For some runners, it becomes part of who they are. It carries them through life’s biggest changes, difficult seasons, family milestones and moments when their bodies no longer perform the way they once did. In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller is joined by Melissa Moritz, known as Messie Missy, a runner with more than 30 years of experience and a former collegiate Division III track and field athlete. Missy shares how running has stayed with her through pregnancy, divorce, changing careers, motherhood and the many different chapters of life. She also opens up about what happens when you can no longer run at the pace you once did, and how to redefine what being a runner means. This is a conversation about running, identity, resilience and learning to keep moving through every season of life. 🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN ✔ How running can support you through major life changes ✔ Why running can become such an important part of your identity ✔ How to cope when you can no longer run at your old pace or performance level ✔ Why runners sometimes need to redefine what success means ✔ How running can bring families closer together ✔ What more than 30 years of running can teach you about consistency and longevity ✔ How to listen to your body as your goals and circumstances change ✔ Why being a runner is about more than pace, distance or personal bests 🧠 KEY TAKEAWAY Your running journey will change as your life changes. You may run faster, slower, farther, less often or in a completely different way than you once did. That does not make you any less of a runner. Running can become part of your identity, but it does not have to define your worth. 👟 WANT PERSONAL FOOT ADVICE? Book an online foot consultation with Sharon at: 🌐 www.runnerssole.co.uk 🎙️ LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES 🌐 All Episodes: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545750 👥 Join Our Running Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17oz7x3jFe/ 🏃 ABOUT THE RUNNER’S SOLE PODCAST The Runner’s Sole Podcast is where running meets science, stride by stride. Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast helps runners prevent injuries, improve performance and understand their feet and bodies through practical, evidence-based advice. From foot health and running injuries to mindset, nutrition, movement and the real stories behind the miles, The Runner’s Sole Podcast explores what it really takes to keep running for life. If you enjoy the episode, follow the podcast and share it with a runner who might need to hear this conversation. Support the show

    Running Through Life: How Running Becomes Part of Who You Are

  5. 28 Sept

    Running, Recovery & Massage: A Podiatrist and Masseur Talk Running | The Runner's Sole

    Running, Recovery & Massage: A Podiatrist and Masseur Talk Running | The Runner's Sole Sharon Miller is a podiatrist, runner, and host of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, sharing practical podiatry advice to help runners understand their feet, reduce injury risk, and keep doing what they love. Listen now and discover what your body may actually need instead of simply stretching more. Visit runnerssole.co.uk for more from The Runner’s Sole. #TheRunnersSolePodcast #RunningInjuries #Hypermobility #HypermobilityInRunners #RunningTips #Podiatry #Runners #InjuryPrevention #RunningHealth #Proprioception Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545750/su...) Support the show

    Running, Recovery & Massage: A Podiatrist and Masseur Talk Running | The Runner's Sole

  6. 21 Sept

    How Your Mind Affects The Way You Run || The Runner's Sole

    How Your Mind Affects The Way You Run || The Runner's Sole Welcome to the Runner's Soul. This is the podcast where running meets science, stride by stride. And I'm Sharon Miller, your podiatrist and One-time foot guru. This is Nicole Yates and she is a very special person with a very special story to tell. She's a rehabilitation counselor and expert barrier cracker who helps capable people identify what's actually interfering with their performance. Well, you know, running may look like a physical activity, but every single stride you take begins with the brain. So, you know, although the brain makes up only around 2% of our body weight, it actually uses about 20% of the oxygen in our body. Sharon Miller is a podiatrist, runner, and host of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, sharing practical podiatry advice to help runners understand their feet, reduce injury risk, and keep doing what they love. Listen now and discover what your body may actually need instead of simply stretching more. Visit runnerssole.co.uk for more from The Runner’s Sole. #TheRunnersSolePodcast #RunningInjuries #Hypermobility #HypermobilityInRunners #RunningTips #Podiatry #Runners #InjuryPrevention #RunningHealth #Proprioception Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545750/su...) Support the show

    How Your Mind Affects The Way You Run || The Runner's Sole

  7. 14 Sept

    Why Stretching Isn’t Always the Answer: Hypermobility, Stability & Running

    Why does stretching sometimes make a runner feel better, but not actually solve the problem? And could being naturally flexible affect your running in ways you haven't considered? In this episode of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, Sharon Miller explores hypermobility in runners and why flexibility isn't always the same thing as stability. As runners, we're often told to stretch when something feels tight or uncomfortable. But what if the real issue isn't that you need more flexibility? What if your body needs better strength, control and stability instead? Sharon explains what hypermobility actually means, the common signs runners may notice, and how increased joint movement can affect running mechanics and stability. She also looks at proprioception, why strength can act as your body's stability system, and how training load, footwear and orthotics may fit into the bigger picture. In this episode, Sharon covers: • What hypermobility actually is  • Common signs of hypermobility in runners  • How hypermobility can affect running  • Why stretching may not always be the answer  • How strength supports stability  • The role of proprioception and body awareness  • Managing training load when your body needs more control  • Whether braces or taping can help  • How footwear and orthotics may support certain runners  • When a runner should seek professional help  • Why pain doesn't always mean damage The key message? Being flexible isn't necessarily a problem. But flexibility without enough strength and control can sometimes create challenges for runners. If you're a runner who constantly feels tight, unstable, sore or like you're always stretching without getting to the root of the problem, this episode is worth a listen. Sharon Miller is a podiatrist, runner and host of The Runner’s Sole Podcast, sharing practical podiatry advice to help runners understand their feet, reduce injury risk and keep doing what they love. Listen now and discover what your body may actually need instead of simply stretching more. Visit runnerssole.co.uk for more from The Runner’s Sole. #TheRunnersSolePodcast #RunningInjuries #Hypermobility #HypermobilityInRunners #RunningTips #Podiatry #Runners #InjuryPrevention #RunningHealth #Proprioception Support the show

    Why Stretching Isn’t Always the Answer: Hypermobility, Stability & Running

  8. 7 Sept

    Piriformis Syndrome Explained: What Runners Need to Know

    Have you ever felt pain deep in your buttock that seems to travel down your leg? You might have been told it's your hamstring, your back, or simply "tight muscles" — but sometimes the problem can involve a small muscle called the piriformis. In this episode of The Runner's Sole Podcast, podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller takes a closer look at Piriformis Syndrome and what runners need to know about this often-misunderstood source of pain. Sharon explains what the piriformis muscle actually does, why runners may experience piriformis-related pain, and how the condition can sometimes be confused with other causes of pain around the hip, buttock and leg. She also explores an important question many runners ask: Should you stop running? And if you don't stop, what can you actually do about it? From exercises and stretching to understanding the role of the foot and lower limb, Sharon breaks down the key things runners should consider when dealing with piriformis-related symptoms. 🏃‍♀️ IN THIS EPISODE, SHARON COVERS: ✔ What exactly is the piriformis muscle?  ✔ What is Piriformis Syndrome?  ✔ Why might runners experience piriformis-related pain?  ✔ How can you tell if the piriformis could be involved?  ✔ When should you get assessed?  ✔ Should you stop running if you're experiencing pain?  ✔ What exercises may help?  ✔ Can stretching actually help?  ✔ How could the foot and lower limb contribute to the problem?  ✔ Why a tight piriformis may not always be the whole story  ✔ What runners can do to manage their symptoms and return to running safely 👟 A PODIATRIST'S PERSPECTIVE As runners, it's tempting to focus on the area that hurts. But pain doesn't always tell the whole story. Your feet, ankles, knees, hips and the way you move all work together when you run. Understanding that bigger picture can be an important part of figuring out why pain keeps coming back. Sharon breaks down what runners should look out for and when it's time to stop guessing and get properly assessed. 🎧 KEY TAKEAWAY Piriformis-related pain can be frustrating — especially when you're trying to keep running. But understanding what may be causing your symptoms, when to seek an assessment, and how to approach your return to running can make a big difference. If you're a runner dealing with pain around your buttock, hip or leg, this episode is for you. Listen now and learn more about Piriformis Syndrome and what runners need to know. 🔗 LINKS 🌐 The Runner's Sole Podcast: www.runnerssole.co.uk 👟 Online Foot Consultation: www.runnerssole.co.uk 🏃 ABOUT THE RUNNER'S SOLE PODCAST The Runner's Sole Podcast is where running meets foot health. Hosted by podiatrist and runner Sharon Miller, the podcast explores running injuries, foot health, footwear, training, recovery and the things runners can do to stay active and keep moving. Because your feet aren't just along for the ride — they're the foundation of every step you take. Support the show

    Piriformis Syndrome Explained: What Runners Need to Know
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Our feet carry us everywhere, yet we rarely give them the attention they deserve. On The Runner’s Sole, Sharon—an experienced podiatrist with over 20 years in practice—breaks down foot health in a way that’s easy to understand. From everyday walkers to marathon runners and professional athletes, this podcast covers injuries, prevention, footwear, and practical foot care tips. Perfect for anyone who wants to walk, run, and live without foot pain.

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  • Creator
    Sharon Miller
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
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    © 2026 THE RUNNER'S SOLE
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