Top 5 Mistakes Runners Make and How to Fix Them

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 care — this episode is a complete guide to understanding what is really holding runners back.What makes this episode powerful is not just identifying problems, but giving you simple, practical fixes you can start applying immediately to run better, safer, and more efficiently.If you’ve ever dealt with pain, frustration, or plateaus in your running, this episode will help you reset your approach and build a stronger foundation from the ground up.🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:✅ Why choosing the wrong running shoes can affect your whole movement ✅ The importance of foot strength (and why most runners ignore it) ✅ How overstriding leads to inefficiency and injury ✅ Why sudden mileage increases cause pain and setbacks ✅ The biggest mistake runners make with foot care and prevention ✅ Simple exercises to strengthen your feet at home ✅ How to improve running efficiency step by step ✅ Why consistency matters more than motivation spikes ✅ How to prevent common running injuries before they start👣 WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERSMost runners focus on training harder, running more, or buying better shoes — but the real progress comes from fixing the basics.Your feet take thousands of impacts per mile, and small mistakes repeated over time can lead to injury, fatigue, and poor performance.This episode helps you shift from reactive running (fixing problems after injury) to preventive running (building strength and efficiency before problems start).Fixing these five mistakes will help you run longer, feel stronger, and stay injury-free.🔗 LISTEN NOW🎧 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545750/episodes/18968569👥 JOIN OUR RUNNING COMMUNITYhttps://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, the show helps runners understand foot health, prevent injuries, and build sustainable running habits — especially for those who want to run stronger and stay injury-free for life.Support the show