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Written by Mikula

Happy but exhausted

Hi I’m Mikula, the founder of the running mate!

Have you ever asked yourself one of these questions:

  • Why am I getting injured in my running training all the time?
  • How can I prevent those injuries
  • How can I motivate myself to go running regularly?
  • How much time do I need for running to achieve my goals?
  • How can I lose weight with running?
  • Can I run until I’m old?
  • How should I train in order to improve?
  • How can I squeeze my training into a tight schedule?

If yes, then you found the perfect resource to get to some or all of these questions answered! I run for over a decade and started mainly for health reasons. Very soon I set myself running goals from running a half-marathon to running ultra trail races. I never quite a race nor did I ever get injured in my running since I started about ten years ago.

On this website my mission is to help you achieve the same or even more. I write specific content to address your pains and fears and help you achieve your running dreams, whatever they may be.

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MOTIVATION
Running Genres And How to Choose Yours
There are many forms of running. Sprinting, track running or trail running just to name a few. Get an overview of the most popular genres in this article.
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HEALTHY RUNNING
Slow And Steady Wins the Race
In endurance running you don't have to rush anything. I strongly recommend to go for slow, steady and healthy improvement. In this article I share why.
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HEALTHY RUNNING
Hydration Guide For Hot Summer Runs
Drinking enough on our runs, especially in hot & humid conditions, is crucial. But what is the health impact? And how to hydrate correctly? Learn it here.
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My Must-Read Running Websites
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Mental Running: How to Train Your Mind
The further you run the more it's not only a physical but also a mental challenge. But how do you train mentally for these challenges? Learn it in this post
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Walkthrough: From Couch to a Sub 2h Half Marathon In 6 Months
I started running in 2008 with the ambitious goal of running a sub 2h half marathon within 6 months after being inactive for years. Here‘s how I‘ve done it.
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Training For The Long Term
Running shouldn't be a thing you do for a month. If you want to reap all the benefits and achieve awesome feats, you should think long term. Here's how.
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How Your Marathon Dream Comes True
The marathon is not just a distance, but also a myth. I strongly suggest you to run a marathon at least once in your life. Here's how it's done.
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