ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
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.
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.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 10 days
Average audio length:
25 minutes
Guest interviews
English
South Africa
58 episodes
since July 22, 2021
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Most ultra runners agree: enduring the pain and chaos is the true art of the sport. Ian Sharman, a legendary ultramarathoner and Guinness World Record-holder, unveils the secrets to mastering long-distance endurance — not just through physiology, but with mental mastery, strategic flexibility, and …
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
In this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood yet critical aspects of ultra racing: hydration. Join Fred as he unravels the complexities of fluid intake, debunking old myths and offering practical guidelines for both hot and cold conditions. Discover why hydration and fueling should b…
Tom Evans and Ruth Croft’s fueling strategies at UTMB 100 miles — broken down into real numbers and lessons you can use. We also compare what Tour de France riders do and how terrain-timed fueling beats “hourly fueling.”
Takeaways: gut training progression, carb ceilings, heat vs cold strategies, …
Power is showing up on more and more GPS watches — but what does it actually mean, and how can you use it to run better?
In this episode of the Mindful Runner Podcast, I sit down with Steve Bateman, coach and author, who has become one of the leading global voices on running with power. Steve exp…
Overheating is one of the biggest but least understood limiters in ultra endurance racing. In this episode, we dive into why your rising core temperature quietly erodes performance, how heat adaptation works, and what protocols you can use to train smarter.
You’ll learn:
✅ Why heart rate, core tem…
Join Debbie and Fred as they dive into Fred’s first Whale of Trail experience—epic cliffs, beach miles, falls, whales, and all. From boutique race vibes to testing limits after Mac Mac, this honest conversation captures the beauty, challenge, and joy that make Whale of Trail unforgettable.Explore m…
Walter Moldenhauer’s ultra running journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this conversation, Walter opens up about the health challenges, mental battles, and personal setbacks he’s faced — and how he’s used grit, mindset, and a strong support system to push through. We talk recovery, resilience,…
Weekly Reflections from the Mindful Runner
Not every challenge needs to be fought.
In this first episode, we explore what happens when we stop trying to conquer the mountain — and start moving with it.
A short reflection on effort, resistance, and the quiet power of belonging.
🎙️ Listen. Breathe.…
You crossed the finish line. Now what?
In this Mindful Runner Podcast episode, Fred and Debbie share how to return to training after your big goal race—whether it was 20km or 200 miles.
🧭 What we cover:–
The 3 phases of smart post-race recovery
How to know when your body and mind are truly ready…
Three starts. Three DNFs. And still… not done.In this raw and honest episode, Fred shares the emotional weight of his third attempt — and third DNF — at the Mac Mac 200 mile trail race. But this isn’t a story of failure. It’s a story of resilience, reflection, and the relentless pursuit of growth.🎙…
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