The Happy Runner

Jan 11 2025 191 ep. 12 mins 5

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Who am I? An average runner over 50 who like to enjoy running. Every now and then I also go to a race ... mostly marathons and Half Marathons. In this podcast you will fine tips and motivation for average recreational runners and those of you who want to get into running. I will try to interview other average runners, include training tips, my running updates and answer different running related questions.

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2024 a year of ups and downs

Jan 11 2025 11 mins

2024 was quite a unique year ... a lot went on and not everything went the way I planned. I had to make quite a few adjustments to my running, some because I changed plans and races, others due to personal matters, In the end I'm still proud of how the year turned out.

Chasing marathon majors with Khoula

Jan 01 2025 15 mins

Khoula is a mother of 4 and a marathon runner. In 2024 she managed to run 3 marathon majors and she plans to run a few more majors in 2025. But it's not all about running. We also touch how she manages to balance her family, running and her job. At the end of our chat there is also some great advice for all who plan to start running.

Pros & Cons of running with music

Dec 18 2024 12 mins

There's no universal truth, when it comes to to music during runs. It largely depends on what you find more motivating and enjoyable. For some, music can be a powerful tool to enhance their running experience, while others might find it distracting or prefer the meditative quality of running in silence.

Marathon and Half Marathon recovery with running coach Karoline

Oct 25 2024 27 mins

There is enough advice to be found on marathon and half marathon training. But what to do after the race is over? How long does it take to recover from a long distance event and what to do to speed up the recovery? When to start running again? Answers to these questions and much more in the interview I had with running coach Karoline. If you want to reach out to her and find out mo

My Berlin Marathon experience

Oct 07 2024 16 mins

I did it. The 50th edition of Berlin Marathon.Find out, how my experience over the weekend was and of course also how my race went.I even talk a little bit about my training, my goals for the race and towards the end some advice for those of you, planning to run Berlin Marathon.If you are more into reading, you can find my race day review in this link: Berlin marathon review

How to run a sub 4 hour marathon

Aug 12 2024 11 mins

A sub 4 hour marathon is a big deal for a lot of runners. in this episode I'm not going to talk how to train for it, rather I will dive into advice, that will help you on race day. There are things you can control while running a marathon and you should control as much as possible. It will help you take some pressure off and make it easier to achieve your goal, a sub 4 hour mar

Spring half marathons race recap

May 26 2024 12 mins

Instead of running a spring marathon I signed up for two half marathons and Vltava Run this year. You will find more about Vltava Run in my last episode, today it’s time to look back at the two half marathons I did.

Vltava Run race recap

May 19 2024 15 mins

Vltava Run is a 377 kilometer running race between Zadov and Prague. It's probably the most beautiful race I ever ran but on the other hand also the hardest one. Not only will I give you my thoughts on the 3 of the 36 sections I ran, but you will get some advice if you intend to run the race in future.

New Balance SC Elite v4 review

Mar 09 2024 12 mins

I just ran the first 100 kilometers in the New Balance SC Elite v4. One of the most anticipated carbon plated running shoes of early 2024. Will try to give you my honest opinion on what I think about the shoe and how it felt running in it. I also wrote and published a review. It's available on the rundandsmile.net webpage.

Shin splints with physical therapist Marie

Mar 02 2024 18 mins

Shin splints are one of the most common injuries for runners. In this episode we talk with Marie what they are, why we get them, how to avoid them and what to do, if we get them. As for all injuries, we should seek advice from an expert and as Marie is one, you can reach out to her, if you need. You can find more on the subject on this LINK or How to get rid of shin splints FAST