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
My first half marathon this year
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…
00:12:58 |
Sat 30 Apr 2022
Running when over 50
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 t…
00:14:20 |
Sat 23 Apr 2022
Optimized running shoes with John from Vimazi
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 ru…
00:21:57 |
Sat 16 Apr 2022
Running friends Vicky and Natascha
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 p…
00:14:43 |
Sat 09 Apr 2022
Running Escapes UK with Kelly
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.
00:14:32 |
Sat 02 Apr 2022
Running for t-shirts and medals with T.J.
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.
00:12:46 |
Sat 26 Mar 2022
Body weight and speed
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 n…
00:13:15 |
Sat 19 Mar 2022
How to master hill running
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 a…
00:11:52 |
Sat 12 Mar 2022
How to plan running races
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 aroun…
00:11:31 |
Sat 05 Mar 2022
Jo and her running story
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.
00:12:38 |
Sat 26 Feb 2022
Tips for first time marathoners
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,…
00:13:25 |
Sat 19 Feb 2022
Harassment during running with Alex, Beth, Charlotte & Neil
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…
00:28:22 |
Sat 12 Feb 2022
How to prepare for a marathon
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 everyth…
00:13:18 |
Sat 05 Feb 2022
Eating disorder and running with Cara
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 ru…
00:14:08 |
Sat 29 Jan 2022
New to running with Nabaa
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…
00:14:52 |
Sat 22 Jan 2022
Building strong habits with coach Lauren
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 t…
00:16:45 |
Sat 15 Jan 2022
Find time for exercise with Mike
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 …
00:19:24 |
Sat 08 Jan 2022
Let’s start running
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 t…
00:10:31 |
Sat 01 Jan 2022
Christmas special
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 lis…
00:04:54 |
Sat 25 Dec 2021
2021 in review and plans for 2022
It’s time to take a review of this year and make plans for next year. Not only regarding the Happy Runner podcast but also my running plans. So I took some time to check on the goals I had for this y…
00:11:12 |
Sat 18 Dec 2021
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