Siobhan just got back from Japan, running Tokyo Marathon. In this episode of the Happy Runner podcast, we talk about Tokyo marathon and the cultural difference in Japan.

We also touch Siobhan's running story and her plans. At the end she will give a few tips for all you out there, running London Marathon this year and some running advice in general. Among other's Siobhan is also a running coach.

End of December I made my plan for this year. Over the last two months some changes happen. Therefore I decided to share my plans as a runner now, that my races are booked and the plan looks solid.

I will also go a little bit into my training and how my training weeks look right now. There have also been a few changes. Will probably know more about my training in two weeks, when my first mini block ends. But so far I believe, that it has been good to do this small changes and that they are beneficial to my running.

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.