What is a training zone , why do we use them , how do we apply this in training?

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Justin Oelofsen is a running coach and a biochineticist. He recently ran the fastest time for the AMUK challenge.

He shares his hard earned knowledge with us about what it takes to complete a challenge like AMUK

AMUK is 4 iconic South African trail 100 milers completed in seven months

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This is the backstory of why I started Mindful Runner as a coaching practice and how this podcast is an extension of the Mindful Runner mission - 'Helping ordinary people do the extraordinary' and in so doing becoming their best selves.

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AMUK - 4 Iconic Ultra Trail Races in seven months. This is an interview with Riana Henning, Justin Oelofsen and Marius van Rensberg,  three of the five people to complete the Challenge in 2021

The AMUK races are : Addo Elephant Trail Run, Ultra Trail Drakensberg, Mac Mac Ultra, Karkloof 100

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A detailed discussion of the Addo Trail race in South Africa covering all three distances. I discuss the routes and provide some basic training guidelines.

This is a direct link to the event website https://addo.run

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Connecting body and mind can have a profound effect on how you run. In this episode I speak about how to control the fight or flight dials in your brain.

The link to the research that I mention in the podcast http://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1321664111

The TedX talk that speaks of Mindfulness and it's effect on the body https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGnGRgyLwMs&t=921s

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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.

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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. 

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Using your brain to enhance athletic performance. Positive Self Talk, Visualization, Mindfulness, Scenario Planning

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An explanation of Mindfulness in Running and how to start the journey to becoming a more Mindful Runner

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