Fred Richardson

Mindful Runner

Sports EN ↓ 58 episodes

Welcome to The Mindful Runner Podcast – the trusted voice for trail runners who want clear, actionable answers to their running challenges. The Mindful Runner Podcast delivers clear, actionable answers to trail runners’ toughest questions. Hosted by coach and ultra-runner Fred Richardson, each short episode tackles real training challenges with practical insight.✨ New: The Quiet Run – weekly 5–8 min reflections on the inner journey of running. Tune in every Wednesday to reconnect with your breath, your stride, and the trail.

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Fred Richardson

Episodes

Building Grit 09.09.2021 7:54

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text Grit is a quality all endurance athletes aspire to. In this episode I talk about what it is and how to develop grit in your own life. Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za Support the show Visit us at www.mindfulrunner.co.za for more information on our coaching. You can also view this episode on YouTube.

South African Ultra Races 02.09.2021 9:30

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text An overview of Ultra Races in South Africa. I present my top 2 road ultra's and top 6 trail ultras. These are the ultra events that should be on every runners bucket list. Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za Support the show Visit us at www.mindfulrunner.co.za for more information on our coaching. You can also view this episo...

Brain Power 24.08.2021 10:05

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text Using your brain to enhance athletic performance. Positive Self Talk, Visualization, Mindfulness, Scenario Planning Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za Support the show Visit us at www.mindfulrunner.co.za for more information on our coaching. You can also view this episode on YouTube.

Mindfulness in Running 17.08.2021 7:42

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text An explanation of Mindfulness in Running and how to start the journey to becoming a more Mindful Runner Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za Support the show Visit us at www.mindfulrunner.co.za for more information on our coaching. You can also view this episode on YouTube.

Building Peak Performers 10.08.2021 7:22

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text How to go about developing peak performances and turn yourself into a master of running. Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za Support the show Visit us at www.mindfulrunner.co.za for more information on our coaching. You can also view this episode on YouTube.

Introducing High Intensity Training 02.08.2021 5:58

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text An introduction to high intensity training. We discuss Lactate Threshold or Tempo training as well as V02Max training. How much you should be doing in your training at how to gauge the correct intensities. Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za Support the show Visit us at www.mindfulrunner.co.za for more information on our coaching....

Introducing Low Intensity Running 29.07.2021 6:37

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text A brief explanation of low intensity running. The benefits, how much you should be doing, how it fits into an annual training plan and how to gauge that you are at the correct intensity, Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za Support the show Visit us at www.mindfulrunner.co.za for more information on our coaching. You can also view t...

Introducing Rate of Perceived Effort 22.07.2021 5:52

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text Rate of Perceived Effort is one of the metrics available to an athlete to determine the intensity of a workout. In this episode I look at what RPE is and a simple way to sue breathing to determine your RPE while running Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za Support the show Visit us at www.mindfulrunner.co.za for more information on...