Katharina Sowa.

Meet the Editor.

Hi, there! 👋

I’m Katharina, but friends call me Katha or Kath.

Originally from Germany, I've found my home base in Tallinn, Estonia.

Entrepreneur by mindset.

I’m an adventurer flying through creative space, always looking for the next project. I run my own business, Öökull Creative, where I work as a content marketer and creative strategist. I advise companies on content and go-to-market strategy, and help them to shape their creative direction.

Writer by heart.

I've been writing and telling stories since early childhood. Writing has always been my way to express thoughts and release emotions. During my teenage years, I also got into poetry, which deepened my love for words.

Runner by nature.

I've always been a runner, even as a kid. As a teenager, I started endurance running. It has become a natural part of my life and has been my constant companion ever since.

Coach by passion.

I thrive when I share my love of sports and movement, especially running. Since 2023, I've been a certified running coach. I want to equip my athletes with the skills to plan and adapt their training independently.

Fun facts:

• Favourite running event: Half marathon
• Favourite brewing method: Chemex
• Favourite festival: Tallinn Music Week

Welcome to The Running Kick!

I’m glad you found this space.

All articles here are written and edited by me, not an AI agent. I create content for people, not algorithms. It’s for anyone looking for a different way to consume content.

My approach is simple: If I like it, I write about it.

It can be big or small, known or unknown, mainstream or controversial, relevant or not. It features stories that have never been told before or that want to be told again.

I don’t follow a rigid content plan, and I'm not a servant of algorithms.

I’m just an adventurer flying through creative space, and I invite you to join the ride.

What's the story..?

I used to have a music and culture blog. Some years later, I started a running blog that was solely about running and coaching. But I realised that focusing on just one or the other wasn’t enough. Something was missing.

I always say that my three pillars in life are running, music, and writing. And I wanted to create a space where I could talk about all my passions and musings, and also find an outlet to publish my poems.

That’s how this blog came to life, blending all of it together.

What you find here.

Think of a vinyl record. Just as every record has two sides, this blog also has two: an A-side and a B-side.

The A-side is the main track, covering running topics including training and coaching, races, my own running journey, and the running community.

Flip it over and you'll find the B-side, which has three other tracks covering music, poetry, coffee, travel, books and the life between all of it.

The four tracks

• Running: Training tips, coaching insights, guides, race reports and thoughts on the scene, and sometimes a bit of triathlon.
• Record Room: Music reviews, favourite songs, and what I'm currently listening to.
• Off Track: Coffee talks, travel stories, events, book notes, life stories, and culture.
• Poetry: Poems and personal pieces.

Sounds cool? Then join me on a journey full of stories, music, and poetry! 🚀

Life in between

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I believe in the magic of creativity. And I also believe that there are people out there looking for content in a different format. Not AI-generated content, but personal stories told by a human being. So if you want, you can subscribe to support this space.