Hosted by Fred Richardson · EN · 57 episodes
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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.
Fred Richardson hosts Mindful Runner, a sports show with 57 episodes published.
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 guideline
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.”
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
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 pr
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
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, mind
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
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
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.
Join Fred Richardson on The Mindful Runner Podcast for an insightful interview with ultra runner Marius van Rensburg. Part of our Mac Mac 200 Miler series, Marius shares his vast experience, discussing the mental and phy
In this episode, Fred interviews Nicky Booyens, the only woman to have successfully completed the MacMac 200-mile race. Nicky shares her experiences, challenges, and the evolution of her approach to ultra racing. She dis
After quitting at 200km in 2024, Gideon Kahl is stepping up to the Mac Mac 200 for the second time. In this candid interview, we explore what it means to line up at one of the toughest trail races in Africa—without a lon
In 2022, Eben van Wyk DNF’d the Mac Mac 200. In 2023, he came back and won it. And in 2024, he stepped off the course at 55 km—not defeated, but deliberate.In this episode of The Mindful Runner Podcast, Eben shares the e
In this episode of The Mindful Runner Podcast, we speak with John-Carter, a seasoned runner making the leap from crewing to competing at the Mac Mac 200. He’s stood on the sidelines supporting others through their darkes
In this episode of The Mindful Runner Podcast, we speak with Jamie Fensham, who’s preparing to take on his first 200-mile race at the 2024 Mac Mac Ultra. We explore the mindset of stepping into a distance you’ve never fa
n this episode of the Mindful Runner podcast, host Fred interviews Jarryd James, a novice runner preparing for the challenging Mac Mac 200 Miler. Jared shares his inspiring journey from battling addiction to finding sola
In this episode of The Mindful Runner Podcast, we sit down with Damien Kuhn, the 2024 winner of the Mac Mac 200. Just a year earlier, Damien led the race for over 200 kilometers—only to fall short of the finish. Now, wit
I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text Fred Richardson returns to the Mac Mac 200 for his third—and most grounded—attempt yet. In this deeply honest episode, Fred reflects on what it means to come back after setbacks,
I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text In this full-length episode of Mindful Runner, Fred hosts a live webinar with ultra-runner and Precision Nutrition athlete Mari Marincowitz to unpack one of the most critical — a
I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text In this episode, Lodelia Kombrink shares her incredible journey of running the George Mutt 100-mile race, where she faced significant challenges, including a severe tummy bug jus
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