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
Tips for winter running with coach Harry
This time around I host running coach Harry to talk about winter running. There are a few points we talk about like how to dress for running in the winter, what running shoes to use, how to warm up, …
00:16:44 |
Sat 11 Dec 2021
Benefits of caffeine for runners
Numerous studies suggest that consuming caffeine could help you run faster or longer and burn more fat while running. So there really are benefits of caffeine for runners. But not all runners respond…
00:10:28 |
Sat 04 Dec 2021
Inguinal hernia and running
I’m not a physician but I underwent an inguinal hernia two months ago. An inguinal herni is a serious condition common to runners due to overuse of weakened abdominal muscles. In this episode I talk …
00:10:43 |
Sat 27 Nov 2021
Sophia - Running London Marathon for charity
It’s been one of the best experiences in my life … The words of Sophia. She ran her first marathon this year. The London Marathon for Macmillan Cancer support. She is a former dancer, now a Zumba and…
00:16:45 |
Sat 20 Nov 2021
Krissy - from 1 mile to marathon
1 mile was her first run and today she is training for her 8th marathon. That would be a short version of Krissy’s running story but there is more to it. She is a mother of 3, has a day job and she s…
00:22:11 |
Sat 13 Nov 2021
Cold weather running gear
Throughout the northern hemisphere the days are getting shorter and colder. In this episode of the happy runner podcast I talk cold weather running gear. What we as runners should use, some general g…
00:11:12 |
Sat 06 Nov 2021
Run of a kind and running tours with Lucy
The concept of running tours started back in 1994 in Los Angeles. In the last few years running tours are a popular way of exploring cities all around the world. Lucy had the idea of Run of a kind, a…
00:17:44 |
Sat 30 Oct 2021
Long term goal setting for runners with coach Lauren
In this episode of the happy runner podcast I host Lauren, an endurance coach to talk about the importance of long term goal settyfor runners. We as runners shout set our goals at least 8-10 months i…
00:21:40 |
Sat 23 Oct 2021
The running story of Kaylee
In this episode of The Happy Runner podcast I host Kaylee, a Swiss - South African girl running through the UK to chat about her running story. We talk about benefits from working with a running coac…
00:14:00 |
Sat 16 Oct 2021
From ex-criminal to runner - the story of Arman
Running changes life’s but the story of Arman is really special. He was a criminal and when he discovered running it turned his life around. Through our chat you will get an insight how his life was …
00:19:05 |
Sat 09 Oct 2021
Berlin Marathon with Carla
She smiled all the way from the start to the finish line. Carla, a true member of the Run and Smile community. Listen to our chat, where we talk about her Berlin Marathon experience. Not just the run…
00:15:06 |
Sat 02 Oct 2021
Nathan - runner and fitness trainer
In this episode of the happy runner podcast I host Nathan. He is a runner and fitness trainer. And what do we talk about? Well the importance of fitness and cross training for runners and why runners…
00:16:19 |
Sat 25 Sep 2021
What to pack in your race bag
We all think about what to pack for race day. My first advice would be to make a list of what to pack in your race bag and pack your race bag the day before the race. You don’t want to think about yo…
00:10:50 |
Sat 18 Sep 2021
The importance of taper
The taper are the last few days or weeks before your big race. Why is the taper so important? Well it’s the period when your body absorbs all the hard training, when you recover and get fit and fresh…
00:11:31 |
Sat 11 Sep 2021
The long run nutrition and hydration
Nutrition and hydration play a big role in running, especially in races and longer efforts. In this episode you will learn that you don’t take care of nutrition and hydration the day of your long run…
00:11:10 |
Sat 28 Aug 2021
The long run
More or less all training plans from 5k to the marathon are build around the long run. In this episode of the happy runner I talk about why the long run is so important, how long should the long run …
00:12:20 |
Sun 22 Aug 2021
The importance of self belief
Standing on a starting line of a running race you have to believe in yourself that you can do what’s ahead of you. Self belif is as important as the training you have done over the past few months. T…
00:09:15 |
Sat 14 Aug 2021
Mental support for runners
All tunners need some kind of mental support. We find the most support from our friends and family. But it the end it’s up to us. We need to take care of our own mental support. In this episode of th…
00:10:23 |
Sun 08 Aug 2021
Summer vacation - run or no run?
Should you bring your running shoes on your summer vacation or even plan a running vacation? Well, it’s nor an easy answer. There are some pros and cons for both options. I ran the last few years a m…
00:09:40 |
Sun 25 Jul 2021
Running by heart rate, pace or power
What is better? Running by heart rate, pace or power? I personally think that the best way is the combination of different metrics. In this episode I go through the 3 metrics and you will find out wh…
00:12:03 |
Sat 17 Jul 2021
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