In this episode of the Mindsight Podcast, we sit down with newly crowned U18 European 1500m Champion and youngest-ever Bannister Mile winner, Freddie Rowe.

Freddie breaks down his incredible breakthrough season, from battling a severe back injury that sidelined him for months to executing race-winning tactics on the international stage. We discuss championship racecraft, handling the pressure of going in as the favourite, navigating cross-training grind, working alongside Coach Pat, and eyeing down historic British and European records.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome back & Freddie Rowe introduction

01:50 – Bringing home European U18 Gold & dealing with pressure 05:16 – Breaking down the tactical 1500m final

09:08 – Overcoming winter back injuries & cross-training grind

12:06 – Football to track: athletic background & early beginnings

16:32 – Working with Coach Pat & structured training progression 28:35 – Learning how to win: Bannister Mile & Mini London Marathon 39:37 – Representing Great Britain & Team GB 1-2 finish

43:01 – Chasing European/British records & future college plans

50:50 – Quickfire questions & closing thoughts

Connect with Freddie:

📷Instagram: @freddier_8

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In this episode of the Mindsight Podcast, we sit down with 17-year-old 800m rising star Charlie Chambers. After a stellar season where he secured the Under-20 England National Indoor title and placed fourth at the European Championships, Charlie opens up about his journey on the track.

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He breaks down his unique training setup across different groups, the dynamic of being coached by his dad, and the crucial mindset shift that led to his winter breakthrough.

Whether you are a runner looking to master the basics of recovery or searching for elite motivation, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

Socials:

📸 @charli3running

📸 @MindsightPod

📸 @anghelogeorge

In this episode of The Mindsight Podcast, GB U20 distance runner Michael Clark breaks down his whirlwind 2026 season. From winning a 5k over a mountain in Hong Kong at eight years old to pulling on the British vest at the World Championships, Michael holds nothing back. He explains why he considers himself a gritty, determined racer who hates getting beaten by people his own age, and why having an ego is essential for survival at the elite level.

If you want to know what it takes to bounce back from severe injury, dominate cross country, and break the 8-minute barrier in the 3000m, this episode is a masterclass in mental resilience.

⏱️ In this video:

The One-Shoe Nightmare: How Michael got his heel clipped 100 meters into a European race, shredded his foot running 4km on a gravelly surface, and still finished to secure team bronze.

The Sub-8 3000m Breakthrough: The immense pressure, the brutal final lap, and the raw emotion of hitting the World qualifying standard at Loughborough.

Channeling Jakob Ingebrigtsen: Why Michael looks up to Jakob's balance of confidence and cockiness, and how he plans to take that mindset to America for university.

🎙️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Michael Clarke

00:39 The Power of Confidence in Sports

03:25 Injury Insights and Recovery

08:07 Early Running Journey and Coaching Influence

10:52 The Importance of Training Partners

13:15 Mental Resilience and Confidence in Racing

21:33 Peaking for Championships

34:33 Setting Ambitious Goals

39:08 Overcoming Setbacks and Injuries

43:32 The Benefits of Cross Country Training

47:09 The Grit of Competition

54:52 Future Aspirations and Goals