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 talk about how to build strong habits as a runner and how long it takes. We also touch the subject of goal setting, motivation and the mental side of running.

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 he wrote. But there’s more to it: Mike gives advice how to find time for exercise and what challenges you can set for yourself. If you want more about the book you can reach out to Mike on his webpage: https://findtimeforexercise.com

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 the first one of the year. But there is also a lot of advice for those returning to running after an injury and those who just took a longer break from running. All the training plans you need to start running or get back to running are on our webpage: runandsmile.net … happy running

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 listening to this podcast in 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 year and I’m proud to say that I mostly achieved them. More for the podcast as for my running, but that was due to a medical situation, so I had to change my plans. For next year my path as a podcaster and runner is planned. I just need to follow what works best for me and the results will come.

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, how your run’s shoud be structured … and much more. If you want to know how to get through the winter as a runner listen to the tips from running coach Harry. In case you want to find out more or need a running coach contact Harry on instagram.

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 to caffeine in the same way. Some even experience jitters, headache’s, upset stomach or insomnia. As with everything you should try using caffeine products first in training. In this episode of the Happy Runner podcast you will also hear, how I use caffeinated products.

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 about the condition, what I did before and after the surgery and some advice, what you should do if you are a runner experiencing an inguinal hernia.

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 Fitness instructor, but running was and is a part of her life. A few weeks after completing her first marathon we took a look back on her experience and on her plans for the future.

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 still finds time for herself and running. To all women who struggle to find time for running: listen to Krissy, maybe you can learn or get some advice from her.