The Happy Runner

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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.

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New Balance SC Elite v4 review

Mar 09 2024 12 mins  
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 the shoe and how it felt running in it. I also wrote and published a review. It's available on the rundandsmile.net webpage.

Shin splints with physical therapist Marie

Mar 02 2024 18 mins  
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, we should seek advice from an expert and as Marie is one, you can reach out to her, if you need. You can find more on the subject on this LINK or How to get rid of shin splints FAST

Running and podcast goals for 2024

Feb 24 2024 9 mins  
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 but also my personal goals for the Happy Runner podcast and some other running related goals I have for this year. If you would like me to address a special topic in the podcast f

Training for a fast 5k

Feb 17 2024 9 mins  
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 a fast 5k. This episode is also for those new to running that want to get advice on how to run a 5k race faster. In case you need a training plan according to your personal goals you c

Party pace explained with Olivia

Feb 10 2024 16 mins  
In this episode I host Olivia, a runner from NYC who will answer our questions about party pace. What party pace, the benefits of running at party pace and how she enjoyed her last race running at party pace.

Concentrate on what’s important

Feb 03 2024 12 mins  
Over the last years we get more and more data from our running watches. But, do we really need all that data? Do we know what data is important? Or do we tend to look at all of it, over analyzing and not concentrating on what’s really important when it comes to running?

Benefits of strength training with weights for runners with Marie

Jan 23 2024 19 mins  
Marie is not only a runner. She is also a physical therapist and a strength trainer for runners. While a lot of us believe, that strength training should be done with our own body weight, Marie knows better. There are a lot of benefits if the strength training is done with weights. In our talk we also touch her running background and plans. If you want to get in touch with Marie: w

We all start from 0

Jan 09 2024 9 mins  
Not just every year. Each morning we start from 0. It’s up to us to make each day smart decisions that will make us a better runner. Better does not necessarily mean faster but rather happier. In this episode you’ll find some tips how to make smart decisions … for those new to running and also for us, running for several years.

Christmas special with Aubrey and average runner

Dec 26 2023 27 mins  
Like you and me, Aubrey is an average runner trying to get less average. His youtube channel Aubrey Running is one of the best places for you, if you are an average runner or new to running. You will get information about training, races and a lot of shoe reviews. Aubrey is a man of many running shoes. Well, in this episode we haven't touched running shoes but you'll hear h

Running in and around Budapest with Zsofia

Dec 12 2023 18 mins  
Zsofia is the first runner from Hungary I talked to in the podcast. She will not only guide us through her running but will also hive some insights how it was in Bupadest during the athletic world championships and she will share some advice for those of you new to running. Well I have to say that her advice is for all of us, not just those new to running. As in any interview I did