The Happy Runner

Oct 25 2024 188 ep. 12 mins 4

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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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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

Running and podcast goals for 2024

Feb 24 2024 9 mins

I waited quite long to publish my goals for this year. But just over the last days I finalized my race plan for this year. Therefore I'm publishing my goals end of February. Not only my running goals but also my personal goals for the Happy Runner podcast and some other running related goals I have for this year. If you would like me to address a special topic in the podcast f

Training for a fast 5k

Feb 17 2024 9 mins

Rather than exact training plans I want to talk about all aspects that are important when training for a fast 5k and also the fact why marathon and half marathon runners like me are struggling to run a fast 5k. This episode is also for those new to running that want to get advice on how to run a 5k race faster. In case you need a training plan according to your personal goals you c

Party pace explained with Olivia

Feb 10 2024 16 mins

In this episode I host Olivia, a runner from NYC who will answer our questions about party pace. What party pace, the benefits of running at party pace and how she enjoyed her last race running at party pace.