Running races will return. 2020 was a strange year for all of us. Instead of in person races we have been racing in virtual events. What will the future bring us? I think that in person races will return in some form. Fist probably some smaller events but also those big city marathons. It depends on how the pandemic will evolve but there have been already some races in 2020. So yes, I think that running races will return in 2021.

In this episode of the happy runner podcast I talk about running breaks and why they are important and what happens to our bodies during runs. It is important to take a break after each training block and if you are injured so your body has time to recover. I suggest at least two breaks each year, better even four.

In this episode I dive into the factors you need to consider when selecting your running gear. It’s not only about the weather and the temperature but also about what kind of run you have planned. Wearing the right running gear is important, you don’t want to be cold or heat up. I also share some personal insights, what I use on my runs.

2020 is a special and strange year. With the pandemic we all learnd to adopt and to make changes to our plans, also our running plans. In this episode I talk about my running plans in 2020 and how I changed them due to all the information I got regarding running races. If I’m correct I changed my training plan at least 3-4 times but it turned out, that I’m a stronger and faster runner I was a year ago. And yes, still optimistic about 2021

In this episode I talk about how to run faster. From first learning to run slower, over strength training, tempo runs and interval sessions. The most important part if you want to become a faster runner is to be consistent. But you also need to be aware of your age and your limitations. I talk also about my personal experience, how I became a faster runner over the years. I hope it will help you to achieve your running goals.

In this episode I talk about running to lose weight. Well, there are quite a few activities to lose weight, but all you need for running is a pair of running shoes and you are good to go. To lose weight while running you need to be consistent. It will not happen over night, but if you stick to it you will soon see some progress. Listen to the episode to find out how to run to lose weight.

In this episode I dive into the topic of how to prepare for a race as a runner. The preparation starts months before the race. You need to do all your homework so you can give your best standing on the starting line. There will be surprises during a race but make sure, that you know what to expect and prepare for everything you can influence.

In this episode I talk about what’s important in marathon training. Not only about how your training should be structured but also about how I approach marathon training and my personal experiences. Not everything is in the training plans, you need to listen to your body during marathon training.

This is the second interview with David. The first time we talked about how he got into running. Today’s episode is about his approach to marathon training. For me, as maybe for some of you, his approach to running was a bit different but it worked for him. His approach to marathon training is much more conventional. It may even inspire you to think about running your first marathon.

In this episode I talk about the long run. It’s the type of run all of training plans are build around. There are a few things to consider to get your longrun wright. Also make sure you do the kind of longrun you need for your training. You will find a few tips and I will talk about how I do my longruns to get the most out of them.