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The Happy Runner

Roman Happy Runner

Who am I? An average runner over 50 who like to enjoy running. Every now and then I also go to a race ... mostly marathons and Half Marathons. In this podcast you will fine tips and motivation for average recreational runners and those of you who want to get into running. I will try to interview other average runners, include training tips, my running updates and answer different running related questions.

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All Episodes

00:08:19

Why am I running?

The Happy Runner ·

2023/03/25

A lot of times we get carried away and we forget why we started running in the first place. It’s good to think about it every now and then, so we don’t forget why we are doing it. It’s not about the races … there’s more to it. And let me be the one telling you, why I am running.

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00:11:20

New Balance 1080 v12 after 200 kilometers

The Happy Runner ·

2023/03/18

Why another review of the New Balance 1080 v12? Well, I got a pair from Top4Running for testing and reviewing and I think that for some this shoe is a great, if not the best option there is. The model is almost a year old and lately there are some great deals for the shoe. With the New Balance 1080 v12 you will get a shoe that can do almost everything: from easy runs, even run - walks, up to 5k or even marathon racing. But maybe not for everyone. Best is to listen to what I have to say about the

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00:16:53

Marlene - running, healthy lifestyle and motivation

The Happy Runner ·

2023/03/11

Do you want to know what motivates Marlene to go out runnig? What her tips are to live a healthy lifestyle? Or maybe you just want to find out more how she came to running and what her goals and plans are for this year? Well all of that and more in this episode of The Happy Runner podcast. And since Marlene also wrote a book and as many has her own webpege, feel free to click on the link to find out more about her, her running story, training tips and her life as a female runner in Austria.

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00:19:32

Scott - the story of an endurance runner from Wales

The Happy Runner ·

2023/03/04

Scott's achievements are quite remarkable. He was the first Welsh Person that finished many endurance races. I'm not gonna give out too much in this description. Best would be to hear it from him ... the races he ran, the training he puts in, his goals and his work for the Operation Smile charity. If you want to find out even more about Scott you can browse through his webpage. If you will stick to our chat to the end you'll also get some advice. What he said works for those who just started running

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00:13:19

Marathon training when older

The Happy Runner ·

2023/02/25

We can still run fast when getting older but there are a few things we need to concider. Probably the two most important are my first and my last advice. Not that all the others don't matter. All in all we need to train smarter. But before I'll go too much into detail listen to the episode and find out how I managed to run a personal best over the marathon distance at the age of 52. I know, what works for me might not work for you but you can give it a try. If you need help with your trianing or if

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00:11:14

Aerobic base training for runners

The Happy Runner ·

2023/02/18

We all know the importance of aerobic base training and we know that this is the foundation we as runners need to start with our race specific work. But is aerobic base training just about running easy and moderate? Do we also need to include some faster workouts, interval sessions and tempo runs into our aerobic base training? Is this maybe the time to try some new things? You have questions, I give you answers. And if you need a training plan for your next race, maybe even some personal support or

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00:09:28

How long should a training block be?

The Happy Runner ·

2023/02/11

Well there’s no easy answer to the question. Some train for up to 20 weeks for a race, some only a week or two. Personally I’m not a fan of too long training blocks when it comes to running. A better solution in my eyes is to … well, you’ll find out more if you listen to the episode. If you are looking for a free training plan that works you can get one at: runadsmile.net and if you need a personalized training plan or other running related advice just contact me over the webpage.

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00:15:20

Anastasia - running, dogs and Walt Disney

The Happy Runner ·

2023/02/04

Today I host Anastasia, another runner who went backwards and started with marathons first and ended up with … well you’ll find out. But there is more to her than just running … and at the end she will offer some advice to those of you already running and also those of you new to running. I personally think we can all learn something from her experience.

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00:10:23

Does 80/20 training work

The Happy Runner ·

2023/01/28

In the last years a lot was written about the 80/20 training principal and how it should be the best for runners. But is it really the best? Does 80/20 training really work? Or are there other training principals that work better? I found a study that claims, that 80/20 is not the best and while looking back at my last marathon training plan I realised, that I did almost the same as suggested by this study. It worked more then well for me. With this kind of training structure I was able to run a 12

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00:10:52

How to run faster in shorter races

The Happy Runner ·

2023/01/21

Are you struggling to run a fast 5k or 10k if you mostly run half marathons or marathons? Scaling down the distance doesn’t mean that we able to run much faster. Find out why and find out what to do to successfully run faster when scaling down the race distance. If you need good running training plans that work or if you need personal support you can get it on the runandsmile.net webpage.

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00:16:31

Sarah - from marathon to 10k

The Happy Runner ·

2023/01/14

The running story of Sarah is a bit different. Why? Well her first race was a marathon. Not just any marathon but the New York City marathon. Well, since then she did also half marathons and 10k races ... and for this year she plans ... well, listen to her and you will find out about her running story, her life, her plans ... and even some tips for those new to running. And last but not least ... Sarah just started her own podcast: "But she did"

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00:09:11

How to become a runner

The Happy Runner ·

2023/01/07

What is important to become a runner? How to start with your running journey? What kind of equipment do you need? Find answers to this questions and more in this weeks episode of the podcast. Free training plan "From walking to jogging" and "From jogging to running": runandsmile.net How to build strong habbits with coach Lauren: Appple podcast

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00:10:09

New Year New Goals

The Happy Runner ·

2022/12/31

What are the plans of this podcast for 2023? Did I manage to achieve my running goals in 2022 and what the plans are? You will find answers listening to this episode as well as some other running related plans that I set for 2023. If you have any running related questions feel free to contact me over the contact page on runandsmile.net on the webpage you will also find free training plans for most distances, that help many runners from all around the world.

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00:21:32

Anika - the story of a runner from Ukraine

The Happy Runner ·

2022/12/24

Are people in the Ukraine still running? Yes, they are. Running is actually an activity that helps people living there. Listen to this episode to find out more about the personal running story of Anika as well as insights into the way runners live these days in Ukraine.

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00:11:46

How to run a half marathon under two hours

The Happy Runner ·

2022/12/17

What pace do you need to run? How your training should be structured? What about the longrun? Do I need tempo runs and how fast do they need to be? What about fueling? In this episode you will find answers to all the questions regarding on how to run a sub 2 hour half marathon. If you have more questions or you need a personalized training plan or support please fill out the contact form you'll find on: runandsmile.net

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00:13:34

Running in the winter cold

The Happy Runner ·

2022/12/10

Should we be running outside in the cold? Are there benefits from running in the winter cold? Do we need to follow any guidelines for running in the cold? How should we structure or running training in winter? Find answers to all this questions as well as an insight of how I structure my winter running in this episode of the podcast. If you need more personal advice feel free to drop me a line over the contact form you will find on runandsmile.net

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00:13:48

How to start running in carbon plated running shoes

The Happy Runner ·

2022/12/03

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%

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00:10:33

Christmas gift ideas

The Happy Runner ·

2022/11/26

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

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00:10:48

The importance of consistency

The Happy Runner ·

2022/11/19

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.

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00:13:24

How to run strong at the end of a race

The Happy Runner ·

2022/11/12

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.

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