Carbon plated running shoes are probably the best option when it comes to long distance running. But before you buy yourself the first pair you should know a few facts about the shoes and how they work. I will not compare different models or review them, instead I will give you some advice on how to start using carbon plated running shoes.

If you are looking to buy a pair you can use my affiliate link for the top4running European online store below and with code: Roman you will get an additional 5% discount on most running shoes

https://top4running.si?a_box=zvgjvrq8

Every now and then we are out of ideas for Christmas gifts. So today I’ll give some ideas for different gifts that you can get for a runner, or someone who wants to start running. No, it’s not running shoes. There are many different options as gifts that are better and easier to buy.

For running gear and gift vouchers:

https://top4running.com/?a_box=zvgjvrq8 

with code: Roman you will get an additional 5% discount on most of the items

Run and Smile training plans:

https://runandsmile.net/personal-support/

Solestar insoles:

https://solestar.de/

with code: runandsmile20 you will get a 20% discount

Consistency is an important part of running. I will talk you through how staying consistent helped me after my surgery to run a 3.17 marathon a year after, will give some advice on how important consistency is for those coming back from injury, for those new to running and for all of us already running. If you need more tips and advice just drop me a message on the runandsmile.net contact page.

We all have been there: struggling to keep the pace at later stages in a running race. Somehow I found a way what to do in my training to avoid this. I will talk you through specific longrun workouts that I did in my marathon training block and at the end I will give to examples for longrun workouts that can be used while training for a 5k or a 10k race. If you need more advice or help with your training visit runandsmile.net and drop me a message from the contact page.

The Nike Zoom Fly 4 really is a special running shoe. Some runners hate it, others love it. Now after 200 kilometers I’m confident enough to give you my personal thoughts on the shoe and how to get the most out of it. Since this is a one year old model you can find some great deals on the shoe. As an Top4running ambassador you can use the link below and the code: Roman for an additional 5% discount on your next purchase of running equipment: https://top4running.com/?a_box=zvgjvrq8

Today I go through the main points of how to set a new personal best, from 5k up to the marathon distance. There are certain points that will help any runner to achieve the time he or she sets to himself. If you want more personal tips or even your personalized training plan you can send me an email to: [email protected]

As we get older we can still run fast or even faster. But we need to follow a few tips that I talk about in this episode and we need to be smarter. If you want help with your personal running training, feel free to contact me: runandsmile.net … just fill out the contact form … or email me: [email protected]

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