I admit it. I'm one of many runners, who forced the pace. But there is a smarter way to approach training. Not forcing the pace but rather than that letting the pace come to you.

This principle works for those training for a 5k as well as for those training for a marathon.

If you have more questions about the topic, feel free to leave a comment or drop me an email: [email protected]

2024 was quite a unique year ... a lot went on and not everything went the way I planned. I had to make quite a few adjustments to my running, some because I changed plans and races, others due to personal matters,

In the end I'm still proud of how the year turned out.

Khoula is a mother of 4 and a marathon runner. In 2024 she managed to run 3 marathon majors and she plans to run a few more majors in 2025.

But it's not all about running. We also touch how she manages to balance her family, running and her job.

At the end of our chat there is also some great advice for all who plan to start running.

There's no universal truth, when it comes to to music during runs. It largely depends on what you find more motivating and enjoyable. For some, music can be a powerful tool to enhance their running experience, while others might find it distracting or prefer the meditative quality of running in silence.

There is enough advice to be found on marathon and half marathon training. But what to do after the race is over?

How long does it take to recover from a long distance event and what to do to speed up the recovery?

When to start running again?

Answers to these questions and much more in the interview I had with running coach Karoline.

If you want to reach out to her and find out more about her work, click on her linktree or contact her over Instagram:

@runnerkarolineolsen

I did it. The 50th edition of Berlin Marathon.

Find out, how my experience over the weekend was and of course also how my race went.

I even talk a little bit about my training, my goals for the race and towards the end some advice for those of you, planning to run Berlin Marathon.

If you are more into reading, you can find my race day review in this link: Berlin marathon review

A sub 4 hour marathon is a big deal for a lot of runners. in this episode I'm not going to talk how to train for it, rather I will dive into advice, that will help you on race day.

There are things you can control while running a marathon and you should control as much as possible. It will help you take some pressure off and make it easier to achieve your goal, a sub 4 hour marathon.

Vltava Run is a 377 kilometer running race between Zadov and Prague. It's probably the most beautiful race I ever ran but on the other hand also the hardest one.

Not only will I give you my thoughts on the 3 of the 36 sections I ran, but you will get some advice if you intend to run the race in future.

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.