The Happy Runner

It gets hot during the summer months. Your marathon is still a month, maybe two or three away, but you need to train for it. So what is the best time to go out running and what kind of running training should we do during the summer months? Find the answers tho these questions in this weeks episode of The Happy Runner.

But that doesn’t mean that you need to spend time in a gym or that you need to do a strength training each day. In this episode you will learn what kind of running sessions will make you a stronger runner and how my training plan yo become stronger looks like.

Should we train in carbon plated running shoes or, should we save them for our races? Well, I think we should train in the same shoes we intend to use on race day. Why? … listen to the episode to find out.

We don’t get stronger and faster while running. We get the benefits from running during rest and recovery. That’s why it’s so important to structure our training the way we get the most out of it. Learn how to structure your training week and your training cycle to get the most out of your running. Just a few days ago I partnered up with Top4Running, the number one online running store in Europe....

Wind is not the best friend of runners. But let’s talk a bit about the impact of wind on running and even how to run a smart race in windy conditions. Since running is an outdoor activity wind is a constant on our runs and we need to deal with it.

We all know about mistakes we make as runners that can ruin our race day. What are the mistakes and how to avoid them? Even if you get everything right, there is one mistake that can still ruin the race. It’s the last one I talk about in this episode.

So I ran my first half marathon of the year. It was actually the first half marathon since september 2019. I admit that I was a bit uncertain how my fitness was. In this episode of the podcast I talk about my race strategy, my plans for the race, my race itself and my plans for the next month.

We get older … our bodies change … so we need to except our limitations and be smart about our running. Not just about our running, also about our rest, our sleep and our nutrition. What do I do? I try to run smart to stay healthy, happy and fit.

We all know about those super shoes that are supposed to make us run faster. But there is a new player on the market, who makes running shoes that are optimized and tuned to the exact pace you are running, so you as a runner will get the best benefits out of them for yourself. If you want more details you can visit the webpage vimazi.com to get more detailed information about the running shoes.

They both live in the same area in North Wales and they found each other on instagram. They became friends and run together almost each sunday. Just a few weeks ago they finished a 10k race and the plan is to run a half marathon together.

Kelly is next to Jo one of the two founders of Running Escapes UK. What it is, when and how it all started, who is it for? These are only a few of the questions we touch in our interview.

Some run for fun, some run to be happy, some for … but T.J. runs for shirts and medals. She has quite some in her collection but find out witch ones is she going to add this year.

Body weight is one of the factors that impact your running speed, next to your stride length and your cadence. In this episode I do some math how much 1 kilogram more or less impacts the effort you need to run a race, from 5k to the marathon.

What are the benefits of hill running? When to incorporate hill running into your training? What types of hill running do we know? What are the best techniques to run up and down a hill? … find the answers to these questions … and more in this episode of The Happy Runner.

Today you will learn how to successfully plan your peek running races and how many races you should be running in a year. I also touch the subject of race recovery and how to plan tune up races around your peek races. If you want more personal help with your race planning feel free to contact me: run@runandsmile.net so we can work together on your running schedule.

As many others Jo discovered running during the covid-19 pandemic. Running changed her life to the better and today she is training to run the London Landmarks half marathon for Cancer Research UK.

In this episode I share tips for first time marathoners. For those who are already running for some time and also for those new to running. All of the tips are general if you want more specific tips, advice or help on your first marathon you can reach out to me: run@runandsmile.net and I can help you out with training tips or goal setting.

Sadly harassment is still a big topic in the running community. More than 80% of female runners get harassed while running. This includes catcalls, being followed or even sexual assaulted. It’s not a pleasant topic but we need to speak up, talk about it and try to find solutions that this harassment stops. We are runners and all we want to do is run in peace.

No, I won’t be talking about training for a marathon. Instead I will let you know what you should do to prepare for race day. From travel arrangements to finding the right training plan … and everything in between. Running a marathon will learn you to plan in advance. You don’t want to deal with unnecessary stress close to race day. There are a lot of things you can prepare for now, even if your m...

Cara is a runner and a woman who suffered from anorexia. Listen to this weeks episode to find out more, how running made her help to deal with her eating disorder. Another topic we discuss are her running goals and suggestions to other who suffer from an eating disorder. Cara has her own webpge where she writes about her running and also other life topics. You can find it at: www.carajasminebradle...

Nabaa is a girl who moved some time ago from Dubai to the UK and discovered running just recently. Running for her is the next step in her journey to loose weight and she always had the wish to run a half marathon. Listen to this episode to find out how running and exercise changed her life to the better and she gained much more confidence since working out and running. At the end Nabaa will also...

This is the second episode of The Happy Runner podcast with endurance coach Lauren. In the first we talked about long term goal setting, in this one about building strong habits. Well we don’t just talk about how to build strong habits as a runner and how long it takes. We also touch the subject of goal setting, motivation and the mental side of running.

In this episode of The Happy Runner podcast I host Mike, a runner and the author of the book “Find time for Exercise” we chat about his running background, his plans for this year and about the book he wrote. But there’s more to it: Mike gives advice how to find time for exercise and what challenges you can set for yourself. If you want more about the book you can reach out to Mike on his webpage:...

In this, the first episode of The Happy Runner podcast in 2022, you will find all the advice you need to start running. Many of you made running a new year’s resolution. That is why this episode is the first one of the year. But there is also a lot of advice for those returning to running after an injury and those who just took a longer break from running. All the training plans you need to start...

I just want to wish you a merry christmas and share some personal thoughts today on christmas day with all you runners from all around the world. It’s the last episode of 2021. Hope you will keep listening to this podcast in 2022.