Global Trail & Ultra Coaching
Forged on African trails. Built for the world’s toughest races.
Science-based, tech-supported, and mindfulness-driven coaching for runners preparing for mountain ultras like MUT by UTMB, UTMB Mont Blanc, Lavaredo, and more.
Africa is your advantage
We coach from Africa’s mountains, heat, altitude, and technical terrain. These conditions shape calm, adaptable, resilient athletes who execute on race day. That foundation transfers anywhere in the world.
Trail-tested
Real terrain work that builds downhill control, climbing strength, and efficiency on technical ground.
Science-led
Threshold testing, INSCYD analysis, Stryd power, TrainingPeaks Premium, and clear load management.
Mindful performance
Presence under pressure, simple cues, and calm execution when it counts.
Choose your coaching
Summit Global
$199 per month
- Fully individualized weekly programming
- TrainingPeaks Premium included
- 1 × 45–60 min coaching call per month
- Threshold testing + performance diagnostics
- Race strategy and fueling plans for 2 A events per year
- Strength, mobility, and trail-skill integration
- Post-race review and mindset reflection
- 24-hour response window (Mon–Fri)
Ascent Global
$129 per month
- Personalized 4-week blocks updated weekly
- TrainingPeaks Premium included
- 1 × 30 min call per month
- Race planning for 1 event per 6 months
- Strength and mobility sessions
- Feedback every 1–2 weeks
- 48-hour response window (Mon–Fri)
Foundation Group
$99 per month
- Phase-based plans adapted to ability
- Monthly live workshop or Q&A
- Group check-ins and comments in TrainingPeaks
- Access to strength, mobility, and mindfulness resources
- Upgrade to 1:1 coaching anytime
Billed in USD via TrainingPeaks. EUR/GBP shown as approximate.
Results on the world stage
Multiple podiums across all trail distances on the world stage.
“The calm focus training helped me hold pace in the last climb. Best race execution of my life.”— Ultra athlete, Alps
“Downhill control work saved my legs. I ran the final 20 km strong.”— Trail runner, MUT 100K
“Data kept me honest. The simple cues kept me present.”— 100-mile finisher
How it works
- Book a 15-minute call
Quick fit check and goals. - Connect on TrainingPeaks
Onboarding, thresholds, plan setup. - Train with intent
Weekly adjustments, clear cues, steady progress.
Coach: Fred Richardson
UESCA-Certified Ultra & Trail Running Coach. TrainingPeaks Level 1. Founder of Mindful Runner.
I coach from Africa’s most demanding trails where endurance is lived. My athletes benefit from a blend of science, technology, and mindful practice that builds resilient, efficient runners who execute with calm on race day.
- INSCYD partner, Stryd power coach, Core Coach
- Strength, mobility, and technical skill integration
- Clear response SLAs and structured reviews
Tools we use
TrainingPeaks Premium, INSCYD testing, Stryd power, Watch based metrics and simple mindful cues that keep you steady when it counts.