The Happy Runner

Sub 30 minute 5k is one of the first goals you make when you start running. Therefore I decided to record this episode and give you my insights what it takes to run a sub 30 minute 5k.

You can find th…

Over the last few months I did some small changes to my running approach and yes, I hope they will lead to big things. We can all get stuck in the same routine after some time and then at latest is t…

Manchester Marathon was one of the subjects we talked about. You will find lots of tips and advice from Tina, find out about her running journey and hear about her future plans.

She is an amazing youn…

Just today I had a run that didn't go to plan. But that's ok. We still get benefits out of such runs and I'm sure there is no one, who can perfectly execute each run.

I analyzed my run and I know the …

As soon as you get a bit serious about running and you want to improve, all your runs should have a purpose. In today's episode I will talk about the type of runs you should be doing on a weekly basi…

Siobhan just got back from Japan, running Tokyo Marathon. In this episode of the Happy Runner podcast, we talk about Tokyo marathon and the cultural difference in Japan.

We also touch Siobhan's runnin…

End of December I made my plan for this year. Over the last two months some changes happen. Therefore I decided to share my plans as a runner now, that my races are booked and the plan looks solid.

I …

I admit it. I'm one of many runners, who forced the pace. But there is a smarter way to approach training. Not forcing the pace but rather than that letting the pace come to you.

This principle works …

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 pe…

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 manag…

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 e…

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 u…

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 an…

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 y…

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 …

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…

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,…

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…

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…