EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 19 MIN
Use It or Lose It: Are Your Feet Getting Weaker Without You Realising?
from THE RUNNER'S SOLE · host Sharon Miller
🎙️ 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 that comes at a cost.👉 The more your shoes do… the less your feet have to do.And when your feet stop working properly, your body starts compensating — leading to pain, inefficiency, and injury.🎧 IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:✔ What “use it or lose it” really means for runners ✔ How modern shoes can weaken your feet over time ✔ Why you don’t notice problems until pain starts ✔ How compensation leads to injuries in knees, hips & ankles ✔ Why going barefoot suddenly is a bad idea ✔ Simple ways to rebuild foot strength safely ✔ Easy exercises to “wake up” your feet again ✔ Why balance and surface variation matter ✔ How to build strong, resilient feet for long-term running👣 KEY TAKEAWAYYour feet are not passive — they are active, complex systems.If you don’t use them properly, your body slowly switches them off.And the worst time to realise that… is when you need them the most.🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS🎧 Listen on Buzzsprout:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545750/episodes🌐 Official Website: 👉 www.runnerssole.co.uk👥 Join Our Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17oz7x3jFe/📩 Online Consultation: 👉 https://runnerssole.co.uk/consultation/🏃 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 for long-term performance.#RunningPodcast #FootHealth #RunSmart #RunningTips #InjuryPrevention #RunnerLife #RunningAdvice #Podiatry #RunBetterSupport the show
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🎙️ 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...
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