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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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If you wanna learn more about me and my running, check out my running story here.

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To close the series on running injuries, this last post focuses on another typical overuse injury. Learn all about Achilles tendinitis in this article.
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Shin Splints: Fix And Prevent Lower Leg Pain
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Runner’s Knee: Fix Pain Around Your Knee Cap
In the middle of a training run or soon after you feel a pain around your knee cap. Probably it's runner's knee. Learn how to prevent, diagnose and treat it
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The Naked Truth Why You Get Injured
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The Sky Is The Limit: Dream Big, Work Hard
You think you don't have what it takes to be a pro runner achieving awesome things? You're wrong! All you need is a big dream and hard work. Read more here.
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The Dangers of Running
Running has so many positive aspects. But there are also some dangers attached to working out outside. Here's how to stay safe and healthy on the run.
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How To Overcome The Fear of Being the Slowest
Hundreds or thousands of runners in a race and you are in the middle. And someone has to finish last. If you fear it will be you, this post is a must read.
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