Best Roman Happy Runner Podcasts (2024)

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How to run a sub 4 hour marathon 11:06

1d ago11:06

11:06

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 achie…

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Spring half marathons race recap 12:37

3M ago12:37

12:37

Instead of running a spring marathon I signed up for two half marathons and Vltava Run this year. You will find more about Vltava Run in my last episode, today it’s time to look back at the two half marathons I did.

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Vltava Run race recap 15:39

3M ago15:39

15:39

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.…

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New Balance SC Elite v4 review 12:44

5M ago12:44

12:44

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.…

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Shin splints with physical therapist Marie 18:52

6M ago18:52

18:52

Shin splints are one of the most common injuries for runners. In this episode we talk with Marie what they are, why we get them, how to avoid them and what to do, if we get them. As for all injuries, we should seek advice from an expert and as Marie is one, you can reach out to her, if you need. You can find more on the subject on this LINK or How …

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Running and podcast goals for 2024 9:45

6M ago9:45

9:45

I waited quite long to publish my goals for this year. But just over the last days I finalized my race plan for this year. Therefore I'm publishing my goals end of February. Not only my running goals but also my personal goals for the Happy Runner podcast and some other running related goals I have for this year. If you would like me to address a s…

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Training for a fast 5k 9:48

6M ago9:48

9:48

Rather than exact training plans I want to talk about all aspects that are important when training for a fast 5k and also the fact why marathon and half marathon runners like me are struggling to run a fast 5k. This episode is also for those new to running that want to get advice on how to run a 5k race faster. In case you need a training plan acco…

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Party pace explained with Olivia 16:39

6M ago16:39

16:39

In this episode I host Olivia, a runner from NYC who will answer our questions about party pace. What party pace, the benefits of running at party pace and how she enjoyed her last race running at party pace.

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Concentrate on what’s important 12:09

6M ago12:09

12:09

Over the last years we get more and more data from our running watches. But, do we really need all that data? Do we know what data is important? Or do we tend to look at all of it, over analyzing and not concentrating on what’s really important when it comes to running?

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Benefits of strength training with weights for runners with Marie 19:50

7M ago19:50

19:50

Marie is not only a runner. She is also a physical therapist and a strength trainer for runners.While a lot of us believe, that strength training should be done with our own body weight, Marie knows better. There are a lot of benefits if the strength training is done with weights. In our talk we also touch her running background and plans.If you wa…

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We all start from 0 9:20

7M ago9:20

9:20

Not just every year. Each morning we start from 0. It’s up to us to make each day smart decisions that will make us a better runner. Better does not necessarily mean faster but rather happier. In this episode you’ll find some tips how to make smart decisions … for those new to running and also for us, running for several years.…

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Christmas special with Aubrey and average runner 27:28

8M ago27:28

27:28

Like you and me, Aubrey is an average runner trying to get less average. His youtube channel Aubrey Running is one of the best places for you, if you are an average runner or new to running. You will get information about training, races and a lot of shoe reviews. Aubrey is a man of many running shoes. Well, in this episode we haven't touched runni…

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Running in and around Budapest with Zsofia 18:18

8M ago18:18

18:18

Zsofia is the first runner from Hungary I talked to in the podcast. She will not only guide us through her running but will also hive some insights how it was in Bupadest during the athletic world championships and she will share some advice for those of you new to running. Well I have to say that her advice is for all of us, not just those new to …

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Winter base training 11:21

9M ago11:21

11:21

If you want to run a race in spring, now is the time to start training. We as runners need to build a strong aerobic base before starting with race specific training in the weeks leading up to the race. So base training is what needs to be done in the winter. How, why, when … and many more insights are covered in this episode.…

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What’s next 11:43

9M ago11:43

11:43

After my last marathon I took some time off of running to rest and recover. I also used the time to analyze my last training plans and make some decisions about what’s next . There will be some changes, not only the races I intend to run, but also regarding my training. You can hear all about the changes I made regarding to training and a rough ove…

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Ljubljana marathon race review 12:53

10M ago12:53

12:53

I trained for 14 weeks, my training went good and I was ready for the second marathon of this year. But sometimes not everything goes to plan … so we need to adopt and do the best we can. When running marathons we mostly have 2 or 3 races a year and if something goes wrong there are not as many chances to get it right. But still we need to stay pos…

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Ljubljana marathon training update and race goals 11:25

10M ago11:25

11:25

It's been a while since my last episode ... but here I am again. Just a few days away from my next marathon. So it's time to take a look at my training and to talk about my race goals for Ljubljana marathon. My A goal is to ... hmm just listen to the episode and you'll find out.

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How to run a sub 2 or sub 1.45 half marathon 11:53

11M ago11:53

11:53

I know, if you want to run a sub 1.45 you need to be 15 minutes faster then those who want to run a sub 2 hour half marathon. But the training structure itself is not that different for those two time goals, that's why I decided to talk about both in the same episode. The biggest difference are the paces you'll be training (or running) at and the l…

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How to run a sub 4 hour marathon 13:42

11M ago13:42

13:42

S sub 4 hour marathon is a big goal for a lot of marathon runners. But before you even start with such a training plan, there are certain criteria you as a runner should meet. I will let you know if them and why they are important. Another big thing is time you need to dedicate for your training and of course the training structure itself. A sub 4 …

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Marathon training update 14:24

12M ago14:24

14:24

After 5 weeks in my marathon training for Ljubljana marathon end of October it's time to talk about my training. I had to deal with quite a few situations the first 4 weeks, so my training was far from perfect. But in the end we don't want to have a perfect training. What we need are consecutive weeks of decent training. Being consistent week after…

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It’s OK to have a bad run 8:59

12M ago8:59

8:59

In a training block that's going over several weeks, we have good runs but also some bad runs. It's perfectly OK to have such runs. In the end they will make us even stronger. What's important is, how we deal with such runs. I had one just a week ago, a good example. I know what went wrong and why ... and I know that I will not repeat the same. Bec…

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Hydration 12:55

12M ago12:55

12:55

Hydration is one of the most important aspects of running. We all know what we should be doing, but somehow we get it wrong from time to time. There is a fine line between proper hydration, dehydration and over hydration. Yes, even if we drink too much it will cause us problems. Usually the same problems as dehydration and so we think, that we need…

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Why testing our fitness is important 10:57

1y ago10:57

10:57

Do you know your fitness level before starting a training block? If not you may be running your runs way too fast, that can result in fatigue and higher risk of overtraining or even injury. Before we start with a training block we should test or fitness to make sure we will be training according to our capabilities ... not what we hope to be able t…

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How a good training structure should look like 11:16

1y ago11:16

11:16

You can just run every run about the same but there will not be much progress. The smarter way is to hire a running coach or you write a training plan fo yourself. The most important thing is, that your plan has a good structure. A structure, that will support you and is tailored to the goals you have. In the first part of todays episode I talk abo…

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Don’t make running your second full time job 7:29

1y ago7:29

7:29

When becoming more competitive and trying to run faster and further, running can soon become a second full time job. Don’t let it happen. Running should be something that makes us feel good, something we enjoy and love to do. I know we all follow training plans to achieve our goals. There are distances and paces we should be running in order to do …

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Why entering races is a good thing 18:37

1y ago18:37

18:37

Today I host Kit. A runner, youtuber and a triathlete. She will share some insights into her running background and talk, why entering running races is a good thing. More then that she will also give some advice for those new to running and those of you who just started. Who knows, maybe she will even inspire you to lace up your shoes and go outsid…

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My plans for the second half of the year 11:17

1y ago11:17

11:17

As most of us I was not lucky enough to run London marathon next year. Now with this out of the way I made my final plans till the end of this year. Not just around the races I'm gonna run but also how I'm gonna train for my next marathon. Sure: there are some things that will just stay as they are but otherwise I'm gonna try out a few new things a…

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The ugly truth about running faster 10:40

1y ago10:40

10:40

It there a magic formula, a quick fix that will make you run faster? Well if there is such a thing please share the information with me. As far as I know it takes time, dedication, consistency, hard work and mental strength … and that is the ugly truth about running faster.

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Tips for summer running 11:40

1y ago11:40

11:40

Summer started a few days ago in the northern hemisphere. It’s warmer and the outside conditions during the next few months will not be in our favor. In this episode you'll find my tips, that will help you to enjoy your runs even during those hot summer days. Maybe the best of all advices is the goal and reward system I talk about. It's the first t…

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How to overcome dark thoughts during a race 11:29

1y ago11:29

11:29

There are many different was or techniques to overcome dark thoughts when running a race, a long or a fast run. I speek mostly from my own perspective and what helps me. Most important is to mentally prepare yourself for the race. You'll find more on the topic in the previous episode of The Happy Runner. If you are well prepared, chances are that y…

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Mental training for races 13:42

1y ago13:42

13:42

Mental training for a race starts way before race day. For me it starts when I plan my next race and start working on my training plan. Personally I think that with mental training our running will improve. Not only the speed we are running at. We will be happier, more focused and running will become easier and more manageable, even on those harder…

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Running saved my life 11:57

1y ago11:57

11:57

Years ago I was in a bad place. I had demons, a lot of questions I couldn’t find answers for and I was barely able to make it through the day. I was introverted, much more than I am today and unhappy. Not only with my life but also with the way I looked like. As if that wasn't enough I went through a divorce. But the I somehow discovered running. N…

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What to do between marathons 11:20

1y ago11:20

11:20

It's obvious that after a marathon or half marathon we first need to rest. But before we jump back into our running we also have time to do all those things we neglected a bit during the last weeks because of all the running we did. It's time to explore new routes ... to run by feel ... to look around and enjoy ... to be happy. To run because we wa…

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Running fast after 50 10:59

1y ago10:59

10:59

What happens after we hit 50, is a decline in performance. A decreasing aerobic capacity, loss of muscle mass and an increase in body fat. There are ways to slow the changes or even reverse them. Not huge changes. What we as runners need to do are small changes that will postpone the changes in our body. If we start to train and live smart we still…

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Prague Marathon race review 13:44

1+ y ago13:44

13:44

Today I am sharing with you what really happened at Prague marathon 2023 where I ran a new marathon PB of 3:16:02. I have done my best to cover as much as possible and go into as much detail as possible, not only the race but also the course itself and the conditions. So you will find this episode even useful if you plan to run the Prague marathon …

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Prague marathon training, race plans and my first day in Prague 10:20

1+ y ago10:20

10:20

It's almost time to run my next marathon. Just arrived to Prague yesterday and tomorrow I'll be standing on the start line of one of the most iconic marathons worldwide. They say it's a 42k long sightseeing tour of the city. But the race itself is just the last day of the journey. For me this journey started in deep winter and it took me 14 weeks t…

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Oladance wearable stereo review 10:52

1+ y ago10:52

10:52

You know I'm not much into review but to be honest I was intrigued when approached by Mike from Oladance to test their earbuds or as they call the wearable stereo. So after more than a year of running without music or listening to podcasts from fellow creators I decided to try running with music again. If you want to find out more about the wearabl…

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Running strong when over 40 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

11:56

When over 40 we are over our prime when it comes to physical activities, running included. But there are still ways to stay and run strong even while getting older. Today I'm not gonna talk much about the impact of age on running. I will rather give you a few tips how to still be able to run strong when in your 40's. One topic that's also addressed…

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Illness or injury during marathon training 11:24

1+ y ago11:24

11:24

We probably all had an illness while training for a race. But the closer race day, the more frustrating it can be when we are not able to run. I just had a nasty chest infection last week, about a month before Prague Marathon. Had the same issue a few years back while training for my second marathon but this time around I was smarter. Learned from …

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What to do after finishing a marathon? 10:21

1+ y ago10:21

10:21

The last 12 to 16 weeks where all about running and preparing for your race. But what to do, when the race is over? Should you continue running? Maybe sign up for another race? Should you rest and enjoy life? Well, there probably is no right or wrong answer to this question. But still I addressed a few important points on the topic in today’s episo…

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Half Marathon race recap and training update 11:25

1+ y ago11:25

11:25

I just ran my first half marathon of the year and guess what? It was a big learning lesson. Probably this was the most controlled half marathon that I ever ran but it felt good. So don’t go out and make mistakes, learn from my experience. Lately I did some changes to my marathon training and I can feel I’m moving in the right direction with these c…

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Why am I running? 8:19

1+ y ago8:19

8:19

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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New Balance 1080 v12 after 200 kilometers 11:20

1+ y ago11:20

11:20

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 everyth…

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Marlene - running, healthy lifestyle and motivation 16:53

1+ y ago16:53

16:53

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…

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Scott - the story of an endurance runner from Wales 19:32

1+ y ago19:32

19:32

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 c…

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Marathon training when older 13:19

1+ y ago13:19

13:19

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 …

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Aerobic base training for runners 11:14

1+ y ago11:14

11:14

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 ti…

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How long should a training block be? 9:28

1+ y ago9:28

9:28

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 ge…

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Anastasia - running, dogs and Walt Disney 15:20

1+ y ago15:20

15:20

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 exper…

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Does 80/20 training work 10:23

1+ y ago10:23

10:23

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 real…

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