The Happy Runner
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 199
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Berlin marathon 2022
The human race just got faster … and I was part of this historical marathon in Berlin. Wanna know how my weekend in Berlin went? Well I even managed to surprise myself on raceday. But for more listen…
00:12:06 |
Tue 27 Sep 2022
My Berlin marathon training block and race goals
This time around my training block was not only longer than previous marathon training blocks, but I also changed some other things in my training. Why and how they worked out for me. In the end I al…
00:14:12 |
Sat 17 Sep 2022
Pre Race Checklist
Every race, if it’s your local 5k or a big. city marathon, requires some planning. I ho through what’s important for any race you attend and in the end also my personal pre race checklist, that I use…
00:09:48 |
Sat 10 Sep 2022
How to mentally boost yourself
Often we forget that running should be fun and joyful. So what should you do if you start having second thoughts and when your training is not going as planned? That’s the topic I’m talking about in …
00:11:04 |
Sat 03 Sep 2022
How to run back to back marathons
A lot of us will run 2 marathons within 6 weeks. So how to approach thise two marathons and what to do and how to train in the weeks between the two marathons? You will find all the answers you need …
00:11:22 |
Sun 28 Aug 2022
Berlin marathon 5 weeks out
We are not professional athletes but recreational runners. Life can get in our way and we need to adjust our training. Tune in to listen how I was dealing with the high temperatures and a few other s…
00:12:03 |
Sat 20 Aug 2022
Over 2000 days of running with Justin
A lot of runner’s decided during the covid-19 pandemic to start a runstreak. Justin did it over 2000 days ago. He ran in different countries and on more than one continent. Tune in to hear his story …
00:16:12 |
Sat 13 Aug 2022
Race day anxiety
While standing on the start line of a running race you can feel your heart pounding in your chest and doubts are going through your head. We all have been in such a place but there is no need for it.…
00:10:04 |
Sat 06 Aug 2022
Running in extreme heat
Extreme heat is hard on our bodies, even more so if we are runners and in the middle of a training plan for a peek race. So how does extreme heat impact our bodies and how to run in extreme heat? Lis…
00:11:05 |
Sat 23 Jul 2022
Is one pair of running shoes enough?
Some will say yes, others will say no. I have been on both sides. Listen to the episode to find out my personal thoughts on the topic and even some running shoe recommendations.
00:09:41 |
Sun 17 Jul 2022
Marathon training as a mother with Krissy
You are a parent training for a marathon or any other long distance running race? Find out the tips that helped Krissy, an 8 time marathoner and mother. I’m sure you will learn how to include your ch…
00:19:17 |
Sat 09 Jul 2022
How to train for races over 50k
Most runner go up the distances. Starting with 5k, maybe 10k races and working the way up to half marathons, marathons and beyond. Find some tips on how to train and master those races, that are 50k …
00:10:26 |
Sat 02 Jul 2022
How fast are you running
In this episode I talk about average race times worldwide for 10k races, half marathons and marathons, so you can compare your best times with other runners worldwide. But in the end we are non elite…
00:10:20 |
Sat 25 Jun 2022
Learn to say “no” as a runner
You are the one running your races. So you will need to say no to others if your plans are not the same. If your race tactics or training plans are different it’s also time to say no. More in this ep…
00:09:43 |
Sat 18 Jun 2022
Summer training for first time marathoners
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 traini…
00:12:41 |
Sat 11 Jun 2022
Stronger will make you run faster
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 r…
00:11:00 |
Tue 07 Jun 2022
Training in carbon plated running shoes
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 fin…
00:09:25 |
Mon 30 May 2022
Rest and recovery for runners
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. Le…
00:10:34 |
Sun 22 May 2022
Running in wind
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 c…
00:11:44 |
Sat 14 May 2022
Race day mistakes
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 r…
00:11:52 |
Sat 07 May 2022
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