At some point, every runner asks the same question:
How do I run longer without feeling wrecked?

In this episode of The Runner’s Soul, Sharon — podiatrist, runner, and unapologetic foot nerd — breaks down endurance in a way that actually makes sense and protects your body.

This episode isn’t about running faster or pushing harder. It’s about learning how to build endurance safely, so running feels smoother, calmer, and more sustainable over time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What endurance really is (and why it’s not about pushing through exhaustion)
• When your body is actually ready to increase running time
• Why many injuries like plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and shin splints happen at this stage
• How to increase running time safely using small, controlled progressions
• The difference between green lights vs red flags in your body
• What your feet, plantar fascia, calves, and ankles are doing during longer runs
• Why walking breaks are a smart endurance tool — not a setback
• Why endurance and recovery must grow together

You’ll also learn why quiet progress matters, how confidence shifts when endurance builds slowly, and why respecting your body allows it to adapt without breaking down.

This episode is perfect if you’ve been running consistently and thinking,
“I feel ready… but I’m scared to push it.”

👣 Week 4 Challenge:
Choose one run only this week to extend by 2–5 minutes, keep the pace easy, and leave all other runs exactly the same. Progress without consequences.

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Build slowly. Stay patient.
Endurance grows when your body feels safe enough to adapt.

Motivation gets you started — but consistency is what keeps you running.

In this episode of The Runner’s Soul, podiatrist and runner Sharon breaks down why the healthiest, strongest, and most injury-free runners aren’t the most motivated ones — they’re the most consistent.

If you’ve ever started strong, felt excited, and then slowly drifted away… this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

• Why motivation always fades (and why that’s normal)
• How consistency protects your feet, tendons, and joints from injury
• What real consistency actually looks like for beginner runners
• Why boring training is often the smartest training
• How to stay on track when life gets busy or energy is low
• How small, repeatable habits create long-term results

Sharon also explains how your feet, plantar fascia, calves, and ankles adapt best through predictable, consistent training, helping you build strength without overload or injury.

This episode will help you shift from:
“I’m trying to run” → “I’m a runner.”

🎯 Week 3 Challenge – Consistency Week
Plan three simple movement sessions this week.
Keep them short, manageable, and easy.
Your goal isn’t intensity — it’s showing up.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to build a running routine that actually lasts.

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If you’ve ever thought, “I was doing fine… so why does it suddenly hurt?” — this episode is for you.

In Episode 2 of The Runner’s Soul, Sharon Miller — podiatrist, runner, and unapologetic foot nerd — breaks down the most common beginner running mistakes that quietly lead to injuries like heel pain, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and ankle issues.

These aren’t dramatic accidents or obvious errors.
They’re normal, well-meaning habits that slowly overload your body until pain shows up.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why doing too much too soon is the fastest path to injury
• How running too fast early on overloads your calves, fascia, and joints
• Why ignoring small aches and morning stiffness is risky
• The truth about rest days and why they’re essential for adaptation
• Why copying someone else’s training plan often backfires
• How load increases faster than tissue adaptation — and what that means for your feet

Sharon also explains what’s happening beneath the surface when runners say:

“I didn’t change anything… so why does my heel hurt?”

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what smart, sustainable training actually looks like — including pacing, rest, early warning signs, and how to protect your progress without losing motivation.

This episode is especially important if:

• You’re new to running
• You’re returning after a break
• You’ve tried running before but stopped due to pain or injury

To wrap up, Sharon gives you a Week 2 challenge focused on restraint, recovery, and consistency — because long-term runners aren’t the ones who push hardest, but the ones who adapt smartest.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to keep running — one smart step at a time.

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