The Happy Runner

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 impor...

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...

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 a...

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 duri...

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 eve...

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 m...

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 i...

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 th...

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 g...

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 la...

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? Sho...

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...