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Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningThree ways to run faster ultras, with coach & physio Tim Pigott from HP3 CoachingThree ways to run faster ultras and multi-days, with coach & physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching. We cover speedwork, sessions, duration, build, intensity, strength work, efficiency during the race and navigation. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/hv3G_09V6iULoads of great ultra running tips on Tim's insta here https://www.instagram.com/timpigotthp3/Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including strength drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunningAlso available as a podcast here or search...
2025-06-1352 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition for Patreons only December 2024! Plus spot prizes only for those watching live!Competition draw December - then a pause on comps for 2025!Sign up for my FREE talk midday Sun 26 Jan at the National Running Show at the Harrier Trail Zone, top 10 essential tips for beginner ultra runners: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-tips-for-beginner-ultra-runners-with-claire-maxted-wild-ginger-running-tickets-1111293511809If you bring your copy of either of my books I can sign them for you, or Bloomsbury will have a stand there if you want to buy one and bring it over to my talk to get it signed :)Have you won anything in the December 2024 Wild Ginger...
2025-01-0830 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition draw November 2024 worth £448 & update - good news & bad news about the channel!Competition draw November and update - good news and bad news about the channel!Have you won anything in the November 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £448 And what goodies are up for grabs in the December 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books or 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/FTv...
2024-12-0649 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningMental strength for ultra running races & training in the dark from coach & physio Tim PigottMental strength for ultra running races & training in the dark from coach & physio Tim Pigott.Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/otkUadbp_P4Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/Order my seco...
2024-12-0354 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningOctober competition draw worth £390 - plus choc & books prizes only for those watching live!Have you won anything in the October 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £390? And what goodies are up for grabs in the November 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/G6FEldpS6nEThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tr...
2024-10-3130 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningWhy wobble boards aren't enough! Protect your ankles from injury with coach & physio Tim PigottDo you worry about going over on an ankle while running off-road? Coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching has the answers, and it turns out, wobble boards just don't cut it for trail and ultra runners - we talk concentration, technique, rehab & prehab strength exercises, plyometric moves, shoes and more!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/TBNBqEVB8pgLive broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly st...
2024-10-0144 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition draw Aug24 worth £438 - plus £75 choc & run books draw ONLY for those watching LIVE!Have you won anything in the August 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £438? And what goodies are up for grabs in the Sept 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/HEnNfz6L4wEThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tr...
2024-08-3035 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHow to run 215 miles in 100 hours - coach Tim Pigott explains 3 key aspects, plus more Patreon Q'sTim August chat - Patreon Questions! Teena - training to run 215 miles in 100 hours on the GB Ultras Race Across Scotland, plus training for hills in flat places from Pieter and osteoporosis and running from Arleen.Pre-order my second book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook, here! https://linktr.ee/ultimateultrarunninghandbookOriginally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/fhMlIlEm8rETraining for a hilly race in a flat place? - Tim says, “Simply add this easy move into your runs.” Demo here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-tNbjZtlrJ/?igsh=MWRwNzAwdTQwYjE0Yg...
2024-08-1652 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition draw July24 - plus live draw £50 chocolate & running books ONLY for those watching LIVE!Have you won anything in the July 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £397? And what goodies are up for grabs in the August 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50 total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/8StkUPAtMT8This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried...
2024-07-3142 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition draw June24 - plus live draw £50 chocolate & running books ONLY for those watching LIVE!Have you won anything in the June 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £367? And what goodies are up for grabs in the July 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50 total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Kvr8G6yaDVcWant to send me a message? Instagram me here! https://www.ins...
2024-07-0339 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningTim Pigott - recover right after ultra - how long to get back to running? How many ultras per year?Hi everyone and welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast and podcast, today are covering how to recover right from trail and ultra running, with the lovely, loquacious Lavardeo-loving coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching! Originally broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/hbXqijFuR18This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50, Coventry Way 40 and Keswick Mountain Festival 25k. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training...
2024-07-0252 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHow to manage having an injury as a runner - with coach & Physio Tim Pigott from HP3 CoachingHi everyone and welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast and podcast, today are covering how to manage having an injury as a runner, with the twinkle-toed, resistance band whisperer, coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching!So, injury - this can be anything - I’ve got bronchitis at the moment (apologies for all the coughing), Patreon Sally Gilson had a fall and was rescued by Mountain Rescue, Patreon Tadeuz has an irregular heartbeat problem, Patreon Hannah Bazley has a calf injury, and channel supporter Deborah has had 3 injuries in the la...
2024-06-041h 05
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition draw May24 - plus live draw £25 Naak nutrition voucher ONLY for those watching LIVE!Have you won anything in the May 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £450? And what goodies are up for grabs in the June 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/UUYo5ix_AQAWatch my Three Peaks Race route recce / guide here https://youtu.be...
2024-05-3133 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition draw April24 - plus live draw £30 running book draw ONLY for those watching LIVE!Have you won anything in the April 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £450? And what goodies are up for grabs in the May 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/JPxB0V5XHj8Watch my Three Peaks Race route recce / guide here https://youtu.be...
2024-04-3028 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition draw March24 - plus live draw £25 Näak sports nutrition ONLY for those watching LIVE!Have you won anything in the March 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £363? And what goodies are up for grabs in the April 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!First broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/1bOeEXvh5cMThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Näak sports nutrition, who...
2024-03-2931 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningLast Place & Proud of it: Lakes Traverse 100k - great views, climbs, generous cut offs & soggy feetLast Place & Proud of it: Lakes Traverse 100k - this chat with the super inspirational Caroline Johnson really made me fall in love with ultra running again! She describes a super friendly, supportive race through stunning Lake District scenery with generous cut offs (just the way I like it!) which has really reminded me how much I miss that place! Off camera at the end Caroline said she would also like to do the Northern Traverse (the whole 190 mile coast to coast route at the same time as the Lakes Traverse event) so we will watch her progress!
2024-03-2846 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHow to go from 50 mile ultras to the 103km Race to the King (64 mile) ultra with coach Tim PigottUpping the distance, gradually - the jump from 50 mile ultras straight to 100 miles sounds a bit much so I’ve booked the Race to the King 100k (65 mile) ultra in June 2024. Does the training differ at all? What should I be doing? And as usual for this exhausted mum, what’s the minimum I can get away with? Coach and Physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching is here again to share his advice, ahead of his Chianti Ultra Trail this weekend - good luck Tim! How to go from 50 mile ultras to 100km (65 mile) ultras with coac...
2024-03-191h 01
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningLast place & proud of it: puking & blisters on the Ring of Fire 135 mile, 3-day ultra round AngleseaToday we chat to the amazing last placed runner of the 3-day, 135 mile Ring of Fire 2023, Terry McCormick. Terry suffered from a bad stomach on the first day, then a horrendous blister on the second day (turn away during the photos if you're squeamish!), and continued on with the third day! He's an absolute machine. Enjoy all his tips in this episode of Last Place & Proud of it where we celebrate the achievements of those at the back of the pack on Britain's most famous and brutal trail and ultra races. Originally on YouTube here https...
2024-03-1453 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHow to fuel an ultra with Näak nutrition expert Grégoire Guyot (& news about cricket protein bars!)We chat to nutrition expert Grégoire Guyot from Näak sports nutrition about how to fuel optimally for an ultra using their bars, waffles, purees, energy drinks and protein recovery powders. Over the next couple of months they will be bringing some new products to the UK market, including bars using sustainable cricket protein, can't wait to try these! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/LnLzspw6j5QThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Na...
2024-03-0844 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition draw Feb24 - plus live draw of two running book prizes ONLY for those watching LIVE!Have you won anything in the Feb 2024 competition worth £362? And what goodies are up for grabs in the March 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 or a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Original version live on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/lbUPpg7Qt6oThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make lo...
2024-03-0135 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningNew gear reviewed: Altra Timp 5 (& 4); Harrier Lomond insulated jacket; one scam product PLUS Q&AIn this live broadcast I’ll be showing you the differences between the new Altra Timp 5 and the older version the Timp 4. I’ll be reviewing the new Harrier Lomond insulated jacket, and I’ll also be sharing the details of a super weird scam product that wouldn’t look out of place as an April Fool’s! PLUS I answer paid Patreon’s gear questions live from our Patreon website and exclusive Patreon Facebook group.Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/W-xbWngl2agThis live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutriti...
2024-02-211h 04
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running5 things to learn from your ultra trail race DNF with coach Tim Pigott from HP3 CoachingDon’t be despondent about your DNF! I just DNF-ed the Arc 50 this Jan so Coach Tim is going to share with us his top 5 great things that you can learn from your latest ultra trail race DNF. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/EtZgFrkbTAgArc 50 DNF race film https://youtu.be/G3z0-NU6a4wPhoto: Steve AshworthThis live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/Ti...
2024-02-1353 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHow to be successful on your first Arc of Attrition 50 mile ultra marathonToday I’m super interested to be chatting to two of my Patreons Sean O’Keefe and Christian Poulton about how they nailed the Arc of Attrition 50 first time this Jan 2024. I got timed out about 12 miles from the end reaching the Godevry checkpoint 15mins after the 8pm cut off, so I’ll be comparing notes to see what I need to do differently next time if I give it another shot in 2025 and we'll be compiling a top 10 tips between us all to help you out. Good luck! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/N...
2024-02-071h 14
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCompetition draw Jan24 - plus live draw of Naak nutrition goodies only for those watching live!Have you won anything in the Jan 2024 competition worth £447? And what is up for grabs in the Feb 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 or a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/7vDGZVD_AMsThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles an...
2024-01-3137 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running5 common mistakes not to make the week before an ultra marathon (with coach Tim Pigott)Today we’re covering the 5 most common mistakes not to make the week before your ultra with incredible, unassailable coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching because I have the Arc of Attrition 50 miler on Saturday and I'm about to do it in a fairly new pair of my fave ultra running shoes, without great prior training and feeling a cold from my toddler coming on - should you run at all the week beforehand? So Tim's going to explain what not to do just before your next ultra, and a few last minute things that will help yo...
2024-01-2344 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningDeep dive into The Arc 50 mandatory kit packing plus tips from YouTube commentersI'm going to do a deep dive into the mandatory kit packing for The Arc 50 tomorrow 4pm, sharing all the tips from the comments on YouTube. Do you have any trail or ultra running race gear questions for me?Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/qPnHvvjKofEThis live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition and I’ll be sharing a little taste test with you at the start of the show. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook ht...
2024-01-1955 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningLast place & proud of it: 268 mile / 431km Spine Race 2023 - real life advice from Graeme BrouderDelighted to chat to the incredible Graeme Brouder who was the last Brit to cross the line in the 2023 Spine Race, 268 miles along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, which takes place in the depths of winter every January. What makes Graeme tick? What training did he do and how did he stay mentally strong enough never to give up? Let’s find out in this live chat! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/LqSEmS_tO-UThis live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition and I’ll be sharing a little tast...
2024-01-1056 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! Dec - who's won £458 worth of trail & ultra run kit? PLUS Jan comp & NEW live prize!Happy New Year! Have you won anything in the Dec 2023 competition worth £458? And what is up for grabs in the Jan 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/L-DqdR70muAThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I’ll be using Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/Resources mentionedS...
2024-01-0331 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningLast place & proud of it: Arc of Attrition 50 - real life training & racing tips from Lizzie HughesNEW SERIES FOR 2024! Sneak preview first episode. I’m going to be honest here - I’ve reached a stage where I am (in a nice way) non-plussed about elite athletes winning races and setting records. I used to be in awe of these lofty achievements, but I have a lot more in common with and even more awe for the people in the middle of the pack, the back of the pack, and the person who comes LAST OF ALL. So this new series celebrates the ‘normal’ ultra runners who come last in some of the UK’s most famou...
2023-12-2049 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningWhy we run book author Danielle Ledbury shares how her project came to lifeWonderful to chat today to Danielle the author of Why We Run, tales of fell and trail running in the Lake District. It's a beautiful book with so many inspiring stories in from elite athletes to everyday enjoyers of our fave sport - running in the mountains! Orignally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/3YDQVpT2mpAWe also have a copy of Why We Run in the December competition so if you want to be in with a chance to win this book and a host of other great prizes then make sure you support me...
2023-12-1243 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHow to stay MOTIVATED for winter ultra training (plus how to bend training around illness)We’re back with utterly, ultraly brilliant coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching to talk about how to stay motivated for ultra training during the winter, whether that’s for an early race (like from Jan to March) or just keeping things ticking over until Spring. We also cover what to do when you inevitably get one of those winter colds, covid or worse - the flu. When should you push on through and when should you just give yourself a break? Tim will reveal all in this chat!Today’s training chat is sponsored by SOAR R...
2023-12-0554 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION & update! Nov - who's won £431 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Dec prizesHave you won anything in the Nov 2023 competition worth £431? And what is up for grabs in the Dec 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/QtiAP4bVcbQResources mentionedSilva Trail Runner Free Hybrid review https://youtu.be/TFotaSpaKFgMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me a...
2023-11-3035 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningWinter base training for ultra runners - what NOT to do & what to definitely do! (Coach Tim Pigott)Have you ever wondered what you should be doing over the winter period to keep your body ticking over for next year’s ultras? Or maybe you even have a January ultra like the Arc of Attrition (hello! 50 miler for me!) or some version of the Spine race (you mad thing). Here’s what not to do and what to definitely do from our resident amazing coach & physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/zxfwJwTaXYoToday’s training chat is sponsored by SOAR Running who make top quality, sustainably-manufactured trail...
2023-11-0755 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION & update! Oct - who's won £348 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Nov prizesHave you won anything in the Oct 2023 competition worth £348? And what is up for grabs in the Nov 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Podcast version search "Wild Ginger Running Competition Sept" in your usual podcast provider or click here Resources mentionedWhy is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHgMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://w...
2023-11-0334 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION & confession! Sept - who has won £307 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Oct 2023 prizesHave you won anything in the Sept 2023 competition worth £307? And what is up for grabs in the Oct 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/_rpTxBjxOC0Resources mentionedWhy is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHgMick Siouville's Jersey Intertidal Challenge film https://youtu.be/L0zFKkIB1eQ?si=59CVQx4SfF0u3UjSLloyd Watkin Marathon des Sables interview https://youtube.com/live/4kXLKPrzZf8Melissa Mason's 100 miler interview h...
2023-09-2840 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! August - who has won £463 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Sept 2023 prizesHave you won anything in the Aug 2023 competition worth £463? And what is up for grabs in the Sept 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Og0h8rVtzRYResources mentionedOpen-ear headphones review https://youtu.be/t-OsvbhQd2kTony's Camper Tribe film https://youtu.be/oolHc7dr0kEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me o...
2023-08-3126 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! July - who has won £464 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Aug 2023 prizesHave you won anything in the July 2023 competition worth £464? And what is up for grabs in the Aug 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Podcast version here tbc or search "Wild Ginger Running Competition July" in your usual podcast provider. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/kKgRz3v5PEQResources mentionedTony's Camper Tribe film https://youtu.be/oolHc7dr0kEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/w...
2023-08-0233 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! June - who has won £408 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS July 2023 prizesHave you won anything in the June 2023 competition worth £408? And what is up for grabs in the July 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Podcast version here tbc or search "Wild Ginger Running Competition June" in your usual podcast provider. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/u4Uc8S0rCCYResources mentionedEnter my exclusive comp now for the chance to win a pair of Tom Evans Signature Series SunGod Ultras™ sunglasses worth £150 here http://win.sungod.co/wild-ginger-running Ends 8 July.Wild camp packing film...
2023-06-2957 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningWhat's the Monte Rosa Sky Marathon like? 1st Brit Kim Collison (CurraNZ athlete) shares his storyDelighted to chat to old adventure racing buddy Kim Collison about his 6th place in the Monte Rosa Sky Marathon, with training partner Josh Wade. Kim's other accolades include breaking the Lakeland 24 hour fell running record in 2020 - running 78 summits in 23 hours 45 minutes (which he actually helped Andy Berry to break last month!) and still holds the Men’s winter Bob Graham record. Kim is also a coach too, follow his progress and find out more here https://www.instagram.com/kimcollison/Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/_VtFTBDzRuQFind out mo...
2023-06-2420 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! May - who has won £498 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS June 2023 prizesHave you won anything in the May 2023 competition worth £498? And what is up for grabs in the June 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/-HoeUl2xzZs Resources mentionedUltra-Trail Snowdonia 50k https://youtu.be/STxyubEwgkAHow not to do the Cape Wrath Ultra https://youtu.be/m6FlWTgbJeUChat with former teacher Anne Wade on her 100 milers https://youtube.com/live/aFWfWHHA-Lk Buy a buff at my shop here https...
2023-05-3137 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningUltra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 100k & UTS 50k debrief - did you take enough water for such a hot day?More amazing advice from coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching fresh from his 10th place at Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 100k, including the best way to stay cool and hydrated while running in hot weather (like we had on race day), how to be more efficient in aid stations, how to be tactical to avoid bottlenecks and queues, how to prepare a pre-race plan with enough food, drink and with timings to beat the cut offs comfortably, why you should be looking at more than just your choice of shoe (socks and insoles also make a massive...
2023-05-231h 01Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningFinal prep 1-2 weeks before an ultra - Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k - coach Tim’s adviceWe talk to Tim Pigott from HP3 coaching about final prep and tapering for an ultra, specifically the Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k that I am doing 13 May, he is doing the 100k event. How to taper if your training never really got off the ground in the first place… training worries, tapering right, carb-loading myths, niggles & injuries, packing kit & fuel, mandatory kit and footwear choice and more questions from Patreons.If you have a burning question for Tim then support me on Patreon to guarantee your Q gets asked! https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningOr...
2023-05-031h 02Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! April - who has won £411 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS May 2023 prizesHave you won anything in the April 2023 competition worth £411 And what is up for grabs in the May 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/thy2MeTlzC4 Buy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Buy my book here https://amzn.to/36tuO8x Link to last week's talk with my former teacher Mrs. Wade here https://youtube.com/live/aFWfWHHA-Lk Discounts!15% off Chia Char...
2023-04-2735 min
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningJasmin Paris Barkley Marathons 2023 - hallucinations, Sonic potato tots & will she write a book?Wonderful of Jasmin Paris to chat to us on the live broadcast about her 2023 Barkley Marathons experience. Thanks Jasmin!
Read Jasmin's Barkley Marathons report here http://jasminfellrunner.blogspot.com/2023/03/barkley-marathons-2023.html
The Green Runners which Jasmin co-founded, find out more here https://thegreenrunners.com/our-pillars/
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2023-04-0451 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! March - who has won £504 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS April 2023 prizesHave you won anything in the March 2023 competition worth £504 And what is up for grabs in the April 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/areQ72S6r9I Discounts15% off Chia Charge with code wildg15Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGRUse code: 80NUWGRCurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMShttps://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop Available as a po...
2023-03-3039 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHow to prevent or cure plantar fasciitis, plus myths busted (with expert podiatrist Nick Knight)This week our friendly podiatrist Nick Knight from NK Active is here to tell us all about how to prevent or cure plantar fasciitis, from preventing it happening in the first place to managing this potentially run-stopping condition if you have it. Nick is based in Hampshire but he does zoom consultations to solve all your running injuries, find out more and contact him and his team here: https://nkactive.co.uk/ Links to resourcesNick Knight busts the overpronation myth https://youtube.com/live/bUerYjf5JfYDi...
2023-03-2349 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHow to run a 50 mile ultra fast enough to qualify for a 100 miler (15/16hrs) with coach Tim PigottThis week’s chat with summer Spine Challenger South winner and coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching (https://www.hp-3.co.uk) is all about how to train to run a 50 mile ultra in a fast enough time to qualify for the 100 milers that require you to have completed a 50 in 15 or 16 hours like the Centurion 100 milers and the Montane Lakeland 100. Why is planning so important? What kind of sprint work is best? What about giving yourself the best chance in the race itself by being super efficient at aid stations? Plus Patreon questions (Patreons are supporters of...
2023-03-091h 10Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningMonthly COMPETITION! Time to win a 2-night stay in a Camper Tribe camper van! (Feb23)Have you won anything in the February 2023 competition worth £421? And what is up for grabs in the March 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Discounts15% off Chia Charge with code wildg15Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGRUse code: 80NUWGRCurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS, 40% discount offer herehttps://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/ Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/10LpO92Buyw My sho...
2023-02-2838 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningYour first 100 miler - which one to choose? Are there any ”easier” ones? What aspects to consider?This month's training chat with coach, physio and Summer Spine 108 mile winner Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching (https://www.hp-3.co.uk). So, announcement - I actually can't do the Montane Lakeland 100 this year because although I've run plenty of 50 milers in the past, I didn't during 2020-2022 because of pregnancy, birth and getting back to it, so I don't meet the entry requirements. I am actually relieved because the more I looked into it and started training for ML100, the more I understood how hard it is, and also I might not be ready f...
2023-02-1057 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningJan 2023 competition - my balls-up won’t make a difference to you as a podcast listener lol!Lol so I got almost to the end of the competition draw only for one of my long-timer Patreons to join and point out that no one could see the pictures of the prizes I was diligently putting up, urggghhhhh! Originally on YouTube here without pics https://youtube.com/live/hqzP5zjBc-c And I've since done a new one with pics here! https://youtube.com/live/Zq7XT68_Ymc
Who has won the January 2023 competition worth £409? And what is up for grabs in the February 2023 prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.
2023-01-3140 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! Dec - who has won £422 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS January 2023 prizesDoh! Forgot to pop this on the podcast! Sorry for the delay, originally on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/oJC1D7-TGH8 Who has won the December 2022 competition worth £422? And what is up for grabs in the January 2023 prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. CurraNZ blackcurrant extract, 40% discount offer herehttps://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/ Available as a podcast here TBC or search "Wild Ginger Running Competition Nov" in your usual podcast provider. Links...
2023-01-2636 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningImprove your running technique & discover the Lost Art of Running with movement expert Shane BenzieImprove your running technique & discover the Lost Art of Running with expert Shane Benzie, originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/qV56ZGFMjxk Sponsored by CurraNZ blackcurrant extract, 40% discount offer herehttps://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/ The Lost Art of Running by Shane Benziehttps://amzn.to/3hx7axx Shane's website https://runningreborn.com/ More films with Shane:Do you run wrong? (Expert Shane Benzie reveals best running technique) https://youtu.be/WNDirZrY7rc
2022-12-1556 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningBritish 24-hour woman’s record holder Jo Zakrzewski (CurraNZ ambassador)We chat to British 24-hour woman's record holder Jo Zakrzewski, a GP and CurraNZ blackcurrant extract ambassador, and also Fleur Cushman from CuraNZ joins us to explain the science behind this superfood in capsule form. Also available as a podcast here TBC or search 'Jo Zak CurraNZ Wild Ginger Running' in your usual podcast provider. Sponsored by CurraNZ blackcurrant extract, 40% off offer herehttps://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/ My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like...
2022-12-1028 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningTop 5 tips for runners aged 40+ - how to recover quicker & protect yourself against ageing!Nick Knight joins us again for an enlightening chat with Q&A about getting older as runners (I'm 40 in Feb and feeling exhausted!) - what can we do to recover quicker and protect ourselves from common age-related running issues like osteoarthritis, and how can we come to terms with never again reaching PB's from previous years? Nick is from NK Active, one of the UK’s leading musculoskeletal and rehabilitation clinics. Find out more and book Nick and team at https://nkactive.co.uk/ and on their YouTube channel here @NKActiveClinics Sponsored by CurraNZ blackcurrant extract, 40% off offer...
2022-12-0848 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! Nov - who has won £517 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Dec prizesWho has won the November 2022 competition worth £517? And what is up for grabs in the December prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/rshjwBvpa0gLinks to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622
2022-12-0134 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningBorn to Run #2 - Discover your inner running superpowers! With authors Chris McDougall & Eric OrtonBorn to Run #2 - the ultimate training guide, an insight into this exciting new book with authors Chris McDougall & Eric Orton. First broadcast on YouTube here (tbc) Sponsored by CurraNZ blackcurrant extract, 40% off offer herehttps://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/ Born to Run 2: the ultimate training guide, by Chris McDougall and Eric Ortonhttps://amzn.to/3Ev8Hg5 Born to run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, by Chris McDougall http...
2022-11-171h 01Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! Oct - who has won £460 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Nov prizesWho has won the October 2022 competition worth £460? And what is up for grabs in the November prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/tgCNYy_SC64 Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7...
2022-11-0126 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! Sept - who has won £407 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Oct prizesWho has won the Sept 2022 competition worth £407? And what is up for grabs in the October prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Available as a podcast here tbc or search Wild Ginger competition Sept in your usual podcast provider. Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dieti...
2022-09-3019 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningClaire chats to Nik Knight from NK Active about how she went from runaphobe to editor of Trail Running mag etc!Howdie folks, yes it's me the creator of Wild Ginger Running and nope I have not always loved running! We were introduced at school and it kinda ruined it for me as you will find out in this podcast. Then Nik asks me lots of questions about how I got to be editing Trail Running magazine 2010-2017, setting up Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel and podcast and writing my book, the Ultimate Trail Running Handbook, plus my 3 top tips for running motivation. Enjoy! Claire NK Active https://nkactive.co.uk/ My bo...
2022-09-2453 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! August - who has won £409 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Sept prizesWho has won the August 2022 competition worth £430? And what is up for grabs in the September prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally broadcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/Qi_X8PxFhOQ Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6...
2022-08-3130 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! July - who has won £430 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Aug prizesWho has won the July 2022 competition worth £430? And what is up for grabs in the Aug prize this month? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/bCyDgwaXvuo Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6M0
2022-07-2931 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! March - who has won £404 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS April prizesWho has won the March 2022 competition worth £404? And what is up for grabs in the April prize this month? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Original YouTube broadcast here https://youtu.be/i9jiXdeqEk8Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook or our training camp https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Other relevant films:Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMU...
2022-03-3120 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningGear chat LIVE! Shokz Openrun Pro, Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260, Harrier Curbar 5L pack, Torq & MaurtenTonight I’m going to be talking about the Shokz OpenRun Pro bone-conducting headphones, the Inov8 X-Talon Ultra 260 and Brooks Cascadia 16 trail shoes, comparing the new, great value Harrier Curbar 5L running pack to the old one, and sharing some thoughts on the latest sports nutrition from Torq, Maurten, Precision Fuel PF90, 80Noir Ultra dark chocolate (check out the link below for a 20% discount using my special link for them!). The podcast version will be available tomorrow on all the usual podcast streaming services. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wi...
2022-03-241h 08Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningDo you eat right for trail running? Run faster & recover quicker - advice from pro sports dietitianWe talk to high performance sports dietitian Rebecca Dent about how to fuel yourself right for trail running both during training and racing. She gives us a few very simple tricks and tips to eat a more nutritious diet to help you run faster and recover quicker. Does it involve plenty of cake...? Let's find out! To work with Rebecca to maximise your performance on the trails see her website here https://www.rebeccadent.co.uk ----Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ B...
2022-03-1649 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCOMPETITION! December - who has won £434 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Jan prizesWho has won the December 2021 competition worth £434? And what is up for grabs in the January 2021 prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook or our training camp https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Other relevant films:How to reproof running gear with Nikwax here https://youtu.be/_uS9i0KifH8Why you might need a superbright headtorch here ht...
2022-01-0542 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningRobbie Britton Q&A (Ran 650km across Jordan in 9.5 days, author of 1001 Running Tips!)Psyched to chat to the awesome Robbie Britton who ran 650km across Jordan in 9.5 days in March 2019. He has just written a fantastic book called 1001 Running Tips: The Essential Runners' Guide which you can buy using the links below.UK https://amzn.to/3dsSQ3oUSA https://amzn.to/3lI9uANhttps://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781839810664 Links to other things Robbie mentioned in his chat:The film of Robbie & Dan running across Jordan http://dmtwo.media/lost-dogs-and-englishmenDan Lawson's LeJog https://www.fastrunning.com/r...
2021-12-0856 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHELLO EVERYONE! Welcome back live COMPETITION, Q&A & catch up - woo!Whoop! With Finny in nursery two half days a week and a couple of daddy days, I can finally get back to work part time. I'm really keen after my break, the spark has been reignited (dark chocolate defo helping keep me awake...) so let's start off with a catch up and Q&A. Ask me all your training questions, let me know what you want to see covered on the channel in 2022, and just come say Hi!!!--- Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Buy my book - The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook...
2021-11-0449 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningInterview with Damian Hall - Runner, Coach, Journalist & AuthorDamian Hall, runner, coach, journalist, and author, comes on to talk about his new book, In It For The Long Run (out now from Vertebrate Publishing), looking at the rise of his ultra running career and recording breaking run along the Pennine Way in 2020.He credits an midlife crisis for getting him into ultra running. He has since gone on to finish 5th at UTMB, and podium at some of the toughest races such as the Montane Spine Race, Dragons Back, Highland Fling Race as well as winning The Ice Ultra, Lakeland Trails 55km, Ultra Tour de...
2021-05-131h 17Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningBridgedale's NEW range of trail running socks - Q&A with a designerBridgedale's new range of trail running socks - Q&A with a designerThis film is sponsored by Bridgedale who have just brought out a new range of trail running socks. They're my fave brand of sock so I was really pleased to I work with them to help design and test them with a team of regular trail and ultra runners. Find out more and buy them here: www.bridgedale.com/Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC0hu6S8Gmw----Follow me o...
2021-04-2256 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningTrail & ultra running Q&A - best sunnies, best summer trail shoes, training for race start at 11pm!Your trail & ultra running questions answered LIVE at 6:30pm on my live broadcast every Wednesday evening. Multi-terrain shoe test https://youtu.be/Y9hg3sI-Ng4 This film is self-funded. If you found it useful, please support me on Patreon for perks & prizes: https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningOriginally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8Tpq55i8IgFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt or buff here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Book a pla...
2021-04-0854 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningInterview with Mike Wardian - Ultra marathon legend & world record holderAmerican ultra running legend Mike Wardian has had an illustrious marathon and ultra marthon careeer. He has won the USA national 50km championships three times, podiumed at the World 100km Road Championships in 2009. He has completed Marathon des Sables, the Western States Endurance Run, the Himalayan 100 Mile Stage Race and taken on the mighty Barkley Marathons. In January 2017, Mike set a World Record running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents in a record average speed of 2:45! Mike is renowed for being a marathon and ultra monster, competing in so many races a year, he...
2021-04-011h 07Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningClaire Maxted - The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook Interview (NEW trail running book for 2021!)SCOTNEY TAKEOVER!!!!!! As we say farewell to Claire as she heads off on maternity leave, it's time for Jen and Marcus Scotney to take hold of the reins.We interview Claire, co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine and the founder of Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, about her new book - The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook on sale Thursday 7th January. Originally on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe1hM770jOcThe Ultimate Trail Running HandbookTo buy: UK https://amzn.to/3ok4yBe USA...
2021-01-0757 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningSpine Race 2021 - will it happen? If so, HOW? Race director Phillip Hayday-Brown shares latest newsThanks so much to Montane Spine Race director and co-founder Phillip Hayday-Brown for taking time out of his at the moment very stressful pre-race schedule to share with us the latest news on the 2021 event. Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/Z5z7e9VG3h0Will the January government guidelines allow the 2021 Montane Spine Race to take place at all? If so what precautions and restrictions will there be on this 268 mile race along the Pennine Way to keep runners, marshals and the medical team safe? We also cover more light...
2020-12-0936 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningQ& A with sports rehab therapist & coach James Dunne (if you only do one thing to prevent injury...)Delighted to welcome sports rehab therapist & coach from Kinetic Revolution James Dunne to the live show.Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/uPLMkpDPf2QWe asked James about foam rolling vs stretching, the effectiveness of massage guns, what the balance of running to strength training should be, how best to prevent injury in the first place, and how to mitigate against long hours spent sitting at a desk. Thanks so much to James for spending this time with us - check out his website https://www.kinetic-revolution.com/get-started/And...
2020-12-031h 21Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningCould you do a 1,000 day running streak like Rav Billan? (Find out her secret to success!)Delighted to be joined by Rav Billan, a runner, business owner and mum from the Midlands who only started running 4 years ago! She has almost completed a 1,000 day run streak - and who knows, she might just keep on running! We will find out during the show.Watch original on YouTube here https://youtu.be/yvFFFAmxfEU Why did Rav hate running at school?What made her start running?What does she love about trail running?How does she fit it in? What is her motivation?
2020-11-241h 10Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningBest global running event! Runner & adventurer Danny Bent explains how to take part (10 Dec 2020)On Human Rights Day (10th Dec) 2020, One Run Global are uniting thousands of people from 195 countries as they run, walk or move their body for one hour to raise funds to end child discrimination. https://onerun.global/take-part/ Originally on YouTube herehttps://youtu.be/D_j9v8g1Yuo Whether it’s running a 10k in your local park with friends or walking around the dinner table due to lockdown restrictions, everyone is invited. In this live chat we talk to runner, adventurer and happi...
2020-11-1754 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningWhat's it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT's? (Jack Scott shares story)Jack Scott recently broke Mike Hartley's 32 year old record on the 214 mile Southern Upland Way in South Scotland. He's a 26 year old unsponsored runner (er, not for too long me thinks!) who has also achieved FKTs (records) on the 188 mile Offa's Dyke Path and the 135 mile Glyndwr Way in Wales. Original YouTube broadcast https://youtu.be/JliOqsE-b28 In this live chat, Jack reveals what it takes to commit to such goals and be successful over such long distances as everything is self-organised and self-funded. And...what he aims to tackle next (so...
2020-11-111h 00Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningDean Leslie - filmmaker (makes all the stunning Salomon TV trail & ultra running videos!)South African filmmaker Dean Leslie founded The African Attachment in 2006 and has made most of Salomon's beautiful running films for them, with his work taking him to every continent following the world's greatest trail and ultra athletes. He now runs a company called Wandering Fever with his wife Hannah Slezacek and their dog (and life-coach) Digby. Thanks so much to Dean for chatting to us live this Wed eve 6:30pm UK time! Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/rLLR_NWLfVI ---- Support me o...
2020-11-0455 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningBeth Pascall - ladies' Bob Graham Round record (+ how fast she thinks the women's record could be)Thanks so much to Beth Pascall for chatting to us about her incredible Bob Graham Round women's record, 24th July 2020. Original YouTube version here https://youtu.be/0_RDQVwPeQ8 In this film we talk about how Beth got into ultra running, how she trained for her record-breaking Bob Graham round during the pandemic, how she balances running with her work as a busy doctor, and why she has spent so much time on the bike recently... She also gives us an insight into how she recovers between the Wes...
2020-10-2955 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHow to avoid & treat blisters - medic from Dragon's Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki SommersHow to avoid & treat blisters - medic from Dragon's Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers. Scroll down for links to all the blister care resources, tapes and creams Nikki recommended.For all the disgusting blister images see the original YouTube live chat here! https://youtu.be/fs-Y3qMtGQUNikki has completed the Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Winter Spine Race 2020 and she's aiming for the Dragon's Back Race 2022. She's an A&E consultant and race medic for Ourea Events who run the Dragon's Back, Cape Wrath Ultra, and the Skypine Scotland. This is a very...
2020-10-221h 02Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningRickey Gates - TransAmericana, his book & film PLUS top tips for your own adventureThanks so much to Rickey Gates for chatting to us about his amazing 3,700 mile long trip across his home country - TransAmericana. His book (Cross Country) & film (TransAmericana) are out now. PLUS we mine Rickey for top tips on how to create your own adventure. First published on YouTube here https://youtu.be/9wGfqO60niw Watch Rickey's films here!https://linktr.ee/rickeygates Check out Rickey's website here for all his photos and writing, the link to his Run Every Street website and all the fan...
2020-10-1454 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningUltra running blogger, filmmaker & Run to the Hills podcast host John Kynaston shares training tipsHowdie folks! Tonight's live guest (Wed 6:30pm UK time) is John Kynaston. He's a very experienced off-road runner (over 50 ultras in the past 13 years!) he makes films of his races & documents his training in this award-winning blog https://johnkynaston.com/ John has also just started a great podcast called Run to the Hills - check it out! The ultra running and multi-day advice John gives in this episode is absolutely fantastic, thanks so much to him for sharing his hard won lessons and tips! Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/Z9...
2020-10-081h 15Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningPennine Way FKT - Sabrina Verjee on the highs & lows of her' record (sound improves by Q3 sorry!)Pennine Way FKT - Sabrina Verjee on the highs and lows of her ladies' record. Thanks so much to the incredible Sabs for sparing the time for this awesome chat, sorry about the sound at the start, we had to get her to sit closer to the mic as she was just using an iPhone as she ran to work that morning so didn't have her heavier laptop. Keeping it real folks! Original YouTube version https://youtu.be/YumraJDZVNU Also if you hear a happy baby in the background, that is th...
2020-10-0254 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningImprove your running technique - best advice from movement coach Shane Benzie (Running Reborn)Thrilled to announce that this Wed's 6:30pm guest is running technique and movement coach and researcher Shane Benzie with whom I made this very interesting film last year - https://youtu.be/WNDirZrY7rc Uphill umph? Downhill dexterity? Energy efficiency? Shane Benzie from Running Reborn knows it all! https://www.runningreborn.co.uk/ Shane's book, The Lost Art of Running is out now!The Lost Art of Running: A Journey to Rediscover the Forgotten Essence of Human MovementUK https://amzn.to/2RwKPztUSA https://am...
2020-09-171h 19Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningJohn Kelly talks GRAND ROUND - training, running, support, highs, lows (& KrispyBo's!)John Kelly talks about his Grand Round - training for it, running it, his support team, highs & lows, and of course, his latest KrispyBo invention. He really split his fans with this one!Lots of top tips here from John regarding sleep deprivation, coping with pain, training for such an epic challenge and how to be successful in your own personal challenges that you set yourself. Thank you so much to John for coming on the show! Inspiring!Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/zMcwV9fTkGU Thumbnail photo C...
2020-09-031h 12Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningRun strong aged 50+ with 'Fast After 50' author & coach Joe Friel (tonnes of training advice!)Run strong aged 50+ with 'Fast After 50' author & coach Joe Friel. LIVE CHAT! 6:30pm every Wed on Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel. Original YouTube broadcast here https://youtu.be/F2SkKx54lR8Fantastic tips from Joe on getting the best performance from your body after you hit the big 5-0, and if you're not there yet, what can you be doing NOW to ensure that your performance doesn't suffer when you get older. Thanks so much to Joe for doing this chat! Book him for coaching through his website here https://joefrielsblog.com/Joe's book...
2020-08-271h 08Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningBOOK LAUNCH - All Or Nothing At All, the life of Billy Bland by Steve Chilton (feat. Billy himself!)BOOK LAUNCH - All Or Nothing At All, the life of Billy Bland by Steve Chilton, with guest appearance from Billy himself at about 15mins in. Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/WVbuEUURETE To buy Steve's books from independent retailers:https://sandstonepress.com/books/all-or-nothing-at-allhttp://www.samreadbooks.co.uk/our-books/4594368200 ----This film is self-funded. If you found it useful, please support me on Patreon for perks & prizes https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Follow me on I...
2020-08-2055 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningWhat's Trees Not Tees & why is it vital? Co-founder & Dragon's Back Race winner Jim Mann explainsReally looking forward to this live chat with talented mountain runner Jim Mann who is equally passionate about protecting the environment we all love to run in. Jim recently co-founded Trees Not Tees, whereby race organisers can plant a tree for each competitor rather than create them a t-shirt. Millions of race t-shirts get thrown into landfill or taken to charity shops each year, so this is an absolutely fantastic option for race organisers.https://www.treesnottees.com/First we will set the scene, talking to Jim about some of his races and records - 2015...
2020-08-1257 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningTrain right for the Northern Traverse with coach Jen Scotney (PLUS her kit list!)Ultra runner Jen Scotney excels at enjoying longer distance races like the 105 mile Spine Challenger and 190 mile Northern Traverse. She is also a running coach & yoga teacher. In this live chat we hear from Jen about how to train right for the Northern Traverse in particular, and the kit she considered essential on her journey. Watch original on YouTube with images here https://youtu.be/sDa7g2ADcPg Book Jen for coaching herehttps://www.marcusscotney.com/about/jen/ Jen & Marcus' 10 min daily strength workout
2020-08-061h 08Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningNEW Pennine Way FKT record! Inov-8 athlete Damian Hall (live chat with Q&A)Top ultramarathon runner Damian Hall has set a new record time for the 268-mile Pennine Way – while also cleaning the trail of litter at the same time! Watch on YouTube for pics popping up on screen https://youtu.be/YcgE6tNscuw Damian's coaching http://www.damianhall.info/coaching/ BOOKS Damian mentions in this live chat:Performing Under Pressure y Dr Josephine PerryUK https://amzn.to/3fcvCgiUSA https://amzn.to/2DbSGP7 Good to Go: How to Eat, S...
2020-07-301h 08Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running"It's not a record" Sabrina Verjee says of her recent Wainwright's ladies' FKT of 6 days 17hrs 51minCompleting every single one of the Lake District's 214 Wainwright's summits within 6 days 18hrs is no mean feat, but first lady to do so, Sabrina Verjee from Langdale, has declared that her 'record' is "not a record" due to assistance on several descents after a knee injury.Nevertheless I think we can all agree it's still an absolutely epic achievement for the 39 year old La Sportiva athlete, showing determination, fitness and mountain sense with lack of sleep over many days and in this film we chat about her experiences during that incredible week.Originally on YouTube...
2020-07-1536 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningMENTAL RESILIENCE for runners with mental health champion & World Record Breaker Sally OrangeDelighted to have mental health champion and multiple World Record Breaker Sally Orange on the live chat to share her story and hard-won advice on how runners can build mental resilience. Sally went from suffering severe depression and anxiety to becoming a mental health champion and running her way into the history books dressed as lots of different items of fruit, inspired by her own name to start with! Original YouTube link https://youtu.be/trmcCgzwXJsSally has a brilliant children's book coming out next month - A Fruitful Life https://shop...
2020-07-0955 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningTrain for an ultra marathon in a city - with NZ trail running champ Ruth Croft (for Vert Run)Howdie folks! This Wed's 6:30pm guest is none other than super champion New Zealand trail runner extraordinaire, RUTH CROFT! She has created a "train for a 50 mile ultra marathon while living in a city" training plan with a new company called Vert Run who do really reasonably priced training plans here https://vert.run/Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/fSaER9aXhTo00:00 Hello, welcome Ruth and a funny story to start! Plus her main wins recently02:10 Is 2020 a wash out or a nice rest?05:05 What do you like most about t...
2020-07-0259 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningIntroducing Harrier - NEW trail & ultra running brand (great value running packs, poles & more)We chat to Harrier founder Kate McKenzie about why and how she started this new great value trail and ultra running brand, what products are available and the design process behind them, and what her plans are for the future. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/5khanuCGW50https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/Kate says, "Harrier UK provides great quality trail running gear and is new for 2020. For beginners, ultra marathons and fell runners. We aim to provide the best quality and design race vests, hydration backpacks, soft flasks, trail running emergency kits and first a...
2020-06-2559 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningWhat am I testing? - NEW Spring & Summer trail & ultra running gear (LIVE CHAT)Currently in the kit testing pipeline we have a quick first look and first thoughts on the super light Montane Podium waterproof jacket and trousers, the OMM Waterproof Skirt, the COROS Apex GPS watch, the body-mapped mesh Camelbak Zephyr, the new Ultimate Direction Race Vest & Belt, and trail shoes the Brooks Divide, Hoka Speedgoat 4, La Sportiva Jackal and 361 Degrees Taroko. Original YouTube version https://youtu.be/yfZbEavqo1IUseful resources:What is Hydrostatic Head?https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/what-is-hydrostatic-head-i1245 Links to buyCoros Apex 42mm...
2020-06-111h 44Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningHarry Runs - how to train for UTMB & more! (ultra running coach Harry Jones was 15th at UTMB 2019)Harry Jones from Harry Runs YouTube channel - a masterclass on how to train for UTMB & more! Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/LkSqSqQ2d6Q Harry Jones completed his first ever 100 mile race, the UTMB (of course!) and came an incredible 15th place overall, making him 3rd Brit to cross the finish line! Harry is a plant-based ultra running coach and we will be chatting live on my YouTube channel at 6:30pm UK time this Wed 3 June, all about how he trained for UTMB so you can ask him...
2020-06-041h 08Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningPoems about running - award-winning poet & blogger @RunningMrJones (how, why & creative advice)In a departure from the usual elite athlete / running coach interview, I'm very excited this week to have award-winning poet and blogger Alistair Jones from @RunningMrJones join us to share his creativity and inspiration. Watch on YouTube here https://youtu.be/xVDHOIoK7BwI've been following Alistair and sharing his short, inspirational running poems on social media for a while now, and after failing to meet up with him at the National Running Show this year I wanted to arrange this chat with him to find out more about the man behind the verses.
2020-05-2851 minTrail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningQ&A trail & ultra running - UTMB? - road to trail tips - chafe/blisters - gel problems - over 50'sWelcome! Welcome to the Wild Ginger Running Q&A, this is the show where I answer your questions about trail and ultra running, live on YouTube. (Scroll down for links to other useful resources/films/gear that get mentioned) YouTube version https://youtu.be/ljn8COh5wjQQuestions covered tonight: we are going to be talking about the Covid-19k Challenge medals, and discussing whether the UTMB will be going ahead. I’ve got the top 3 pieces of training advice for trail races for road runners, we’ve got chafing and blisters covered, talking about plantar fasciitis, nutri...
2020-05-071h 13Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningBest ultra running advice from Montane athlete Debbie Martin-Consani"There's a naked man up there with his head up an arse!" That was one of the first things Debbie Martin-Consani said after crossing finishing the Montane Spine Race last January, 2020.In this episode of the Wild Ginger Running podcast you'll find out more about the sleep deprivation that caused Debbie to this strange sight, and lots more great ultra running advice from training to pacing to nutrition and more. This is the audio version of my live athlete and expert interviews that air every Wednesday evening at 6:30pm UK time. Scottish ultra runner...
2020-04-231h 13Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger RunningBeat common running injuries with physio & coach Tim PigottThis podcast features sports physio and endurance coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching who answers questions on how skipping can increase running performance, the fastest way to rehab Achilles injuries and the best ankle, knee, hip and glute strength work. Tim does a few demos with his hands during this episode and we pop up a few photos and videos of him performing various strength exercises, so check out Tim’s interview on Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel to see these. https://youtu.be/DZLqAIQS9ysJoin us live on YouTube every Wednesday for the chance to as...
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