Mindful Runner
Welcome to The Mindful Runner Podcast – the trusted voice for trail runners who want clear, actionable answers to their running challenges.
As trail runners, we know that balancing training, life, and goals can feel overwhelming. That’s why this podcast exists—to cut through the noise and provide practical guidance that’s easy to follow, based on years of experience coaching runners just like you.
I’m Fred Richardson, founder of Mindful Runner, ultra-runner, and coach. In each short, focused episode, we’ll tackle the questions you care about most—giving you the solutions, tips, and insights you need to keep moving forward. Whether you’re aiming for your first race or your fastest finish, we’re here to help you achieve it, one clear answer at a time.
Mindful Runner
Breaking Down Running Metrics: Heart Rate, Pace, Power, and RPE
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Running is more than just putting one foot in front of the other—it’s about understanding how to train smarter, not harder. In this episode, we dive deep into the four key running metrics—Heart Rate, Pace, Power, and RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion)—to help you optimize performance and build a stronger, more mindful running practice.
✅ Why Heart Rate Matters and how to use training zones effectively.
✅ Pace: A Relative Indicator and when not to rely on it.
✅ The Power of Power—why it’s becoming a game-changer for trail and ultra-runners.
✅ RPE: The Human Touch—how to fine-tune effort using your own perceptions.
✅ Integrating the Metrics—how to use them together to train with precision.
🎧 Whether you’re training for a marathon, ultra, or just want to run with more awareness, this episode will help you harness the science of running while staying connected to your body’s intuition.
👉 Subscribe, listen, and level up your running today!
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Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.za
Visit us at www.mindfulrunner.co.za for more information on our coaching. You can also view this episode on YouTube.