In this podcast we talk with Lodelia Oosthuizen. A South African Ultra trail runner who is on the rise. A motor accident resulted in surgery to her neck  and spinal fusions. Her doctor told her she'd never run again.She shares nuggets of wisdom on mental resilience, managing career and running, what running means to her. She is the winner of the Addo 100 Miler and is a name to watch out for on the ultra trail scene.To follow Lodelia you can find her at oosi_l on Instagram Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show

Training with power meters has come of age in running. This episode covers the basics of what they are, why they're essential to anyone looking to improve and how to use them to fine tune your training.  Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show

In this episode I talk with Graham Bird who is one of the two organisers of the Drakensberg Grand Traverse race. Graham talks about the vent, what it means to him personally and what it will come to mean to the communities it touches.This race is set to be an iconic run on the world calendar. Don't miss this episode.The race website is at www.dgtrun.co.za Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mindfulrunner)

Armand Du Plessis has run in big mountains and ultra races all over the planet. His solo run on the DGT was on the spur of a moment. This is a warm and often amusing account from a man who loves to adventure.  Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mindfulrunner)

Linda Doke and Ryno Griesel hold the record for the fastest time by a mixed pair on the DGT FKT. Linda's depth and breadth of experience is unsurpassed. In this episode she share with us what makes a partnership work, what to pack, what to eat and some fascinating anectdotes on her own record breaking run.Linda is the owner and founder of Rock Hopping Trail an online coaching business. website :  www.rockhopingtrail.runEmail: [email protected] : lindadokeFacebook : Linda Doke Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mindfulrunner)

Andrew Porter holds the record for the fastest solo time on the DGT.  Listen to the story of how that attempt went and gain valuable insights into the best way to approach this daunting route. We talk strategy, mindset, nutrition and approach when you want to go fast. Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mindfulrunner)

Ryno Griesel and the Drakensberg Grand Traverse go hand in hand. No other adventurer has had as much success on the DGT as Ryno.  In this episode he share his thoughts on strategy, pacing, training and a very surprising prediction on a winning time. Ryno is the master on this route. What he shares in this episode is invaluable to anyone taking on this or any other adventure. Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mindfulrunner)

Stijn Laenen and Andrew Haegen were the first pair to break the FKT set 10 years earlier by Gavin Raubenheimer. Stijn went on to become the unofficial keeper of the DGT attempts and successes. He has in one way or another, been a part of every attempt, successful or failed, since he and Andrew first broke Gavin's record. He shares with us tactics, tips and strategies gained over the last 13 years.The link to the DGT race is www.dgtrun.co.za Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mindfulrunner)

Gavin Raubenheimer is a mountain guide, author and along with his brother Lawrie one of two men who set the Drakensberg Grand Traverse Fastest Known Time(FKT) in 1999. A distance of 210 km with almost 10 000m of vert and 90% of the route above 2900 m.  It would be almost 10 years before anybody broke that record. This is Gavin's firsthand account of setting the FKT.  He shares his thoughts on running in the the high Drakensberg, the risks, the rewards and his views on the upcoming race. This is the first episode in a series focusing on the DGT Race. Details of the race can be found at www.dgtrun.co.za Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mindfulrunner)

Mindful Runner coaches Anja Louw, Justin Oleofsen and I discuss training, race strategy, mental skills and the importance of your support team when racing Karkloof 50 miler and Karkloof 100 Miler Check out our website at https://www.mindfulrunner.co.zaSupport the show (https://paypal.me/mindfulrunner)