Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
171 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -Hi I’m Claire from Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, the best place for trail and ultra running advice. This is the podcast version of my live athlete and expert interviews which usually airs midday Wednesday or Thursday UK time. Join us live on YouTube for the chance to ask questions to our awesome guests, and support me on Patreon to guarantee you question gets asked. For more trail and ultra running advice, gear reviews and inspiration, subscribe to Wild Ginger Running on YouTube (it’s totally free) and follow me on Instagram @WildGingerRunning Links to any resources, gear recommendations, the YouTube version of the episode and Patreon are in the podcast show notes. Have fun, enjoy your run and I’ll see you on the trails.
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Steve Chilton's book - The Three Peaks Race: the history & characters of the marathon with mountains
April 24, 2024 13:35 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MBSteve Chilton's latest amazing book - The Three Peaks Race: the history & characters of the marathon with mountains. We chat to Steve about his incredible account of this iconic Yorkshire fell race. https://www.threepeaksrace.org/ Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/yrNidbk2rk4 More books from Steve Chilton: https://amzn.to/3xROBfp https://www.gnbooks.co.uk/product/the-three-peaks-race/ And do ask your independent bookstore to order them for you if they don't already stoc...
Best peri-menopause advice for trail & ultra runners from expert Dr. Juliet McGrattan
April 10, 2024 15:36 - 54 minutes - 62.6 MBBest peri-menopause advice for trail & ultra runners from award-winning author, speaker, blogger & coach Dr. Juliet McGrattan. We cover everything from symptoms like brain fog and anxiety to weight gain, muscle loss and osteoporosis, and why running (and strength training) is so good in combatting some of the negative changes during peri-menopause. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/7gLjjYurS_E Find out more about Juliet's resources and courses on her blog https://drjulietm...
Competition draw March24 - plus live draw £25 Näak sports nutrition ONLY for those watching LIVE!
March 29, 2024 17:38 - 31 minutes - 35.7 MBHave 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/1bOeEXvh5cM This b...
Last Place & Proud of it: Lakes Traverse 100k - great views, climbs, generous cut offs & soggy feet
March 28, 2024 13:06 - 46 minutes - 53.3 MBLast 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 ...
How to go from 50 mile ultras to the 103km Race to the King (64 mile) ultra with coach Tim Pigott
March 19, 2024 15:12 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBUpping 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 ...
Last place & proud of it: puking & blisters on the Ring of Fire 135 mile, 3-day ultra round Anglesea
March 14, 2024 16:11 - 53 minutes - 60.9 MBToday 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 ...
How to fuel an ultra with Näak nutrition expert Grégoire Guyot (& news about cricket protein bars!)
March 08, 2024 15:37 - 44 minutes - 50.5 MBWe 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/LnLzspw6j5Q This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make lo...
Competition draw Feb24 - plus live draw of two running book prizes ONLY for those watching LIVE!
March 01, 2024 07:34 - 35 minutes - 40.4 MBHave 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/lbUPpg7Qt6o This broadcast and pod...
New gear reviewed: Altra Timp 5 (& 4); Harrier Lomond insulated jacket; one scam product PLUS Q&A
February 21, 2024 13:18 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIn 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-xbWngl2ag This live broadcas...
5 things to learn from your ultra trail race DNF with coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching
February 13, 2024 13:36 - 53 minutes - 61 MBDon’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/EtZgFrkbTAg Arc 50 DNF race film https://youtu.be/G3z0-NU6a4w Photo: Steve Ashworth This 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/ Tim has made so...
How to be successful on your first Arc of Attrition 50 mile ultra marathon
February 07, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBToday 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 ht...
Competition draw Jan24 - plus live draw of Naak nutrition goodies only for those watching live!
January 31, 2024 17:35 - 37 minutes - 43.2 MBHave 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_AMs This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by N...
5 common mistakes not to make the week before an ultra marathon (with coach Tim Pigott)
January 23, 2024 14:12 - 44 minutes - 50.4 MBToday 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 ...
Deep dive into The Arc 50 mandatory kit packing plus tips from YouTube commenters
January 19, 2024 13:56 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MBI'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/qPnHvvjKofE This 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...
Last place & proud of it: 268 mile / 431km Spine Race 2023 - real life advice from Graeme Brouder
January 10, 2024 13:10 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBDelighted 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-U This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutri...
COMPETITION! Dec - who's won £458 worth of trail & ultra run kit? PLUS Jan comp & NEW live prize!
January 03, 2024 16:48 - 31 minutes - 35.7 MBHappy 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-DqdR70muA This 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 ...
Last place & proud of it: Arc of Attrition 50 - real life training & racing tips from Lizzie Hughes
December 20, 2023 13:30 - 49 minutes - 56.1 MBNEW 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 mos...
Why we run book author Danielle Ledbury shares how her project came to life
December 12, 2023 13:34 - 43 minutes - 49.6 MBWonderful 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/3YDQVpT2mpA We 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 supp...
How to stay MOTIVATED for winter ultra training (plus how to bend training around illness)
December 05, 2023 14:04 - 54 minutes - 62.7 MBWe’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 ch...
COMPETITION & update! Nov - who's won £431 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Dec prizes
November 30, 2023 16:52 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MBHave 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/QtiAP4bVcbQ Resources mentioned Silva Trail Runner Free Hybrid review https://youtu.be/TFotaSpaKFg My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on P...
Kristian Morgan's incredible Appalachian Trail record 2023 (southbound, supported)
November 22, 2023 16:18 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBDelighted to chat to athlete Kristian Morgan about his incredible Appalachian Trail southbound, supported record of 45 days, 4 hours and 27 minutes, finishing on 16 Sept 2023. Kristian has shaved over 18 hours off the previous record held by the legendary Karl ‘Speedgoat’ Metlzer in 2016. Kristian is also a coach so we have a few questions for him about long distance and multi-day running from how to deal with foot pain to the essential gear to carry. We also want to know why he was frequent...
Winter base training for ultra runners - what NOT to do & what to definitely do! (Coach Tim Pigott)
November 07, 2023 13:17 - 55 minutes - 64 MBHave 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/zxfwJwTaXYo Today’s training chat is sponsored by SOAR R...
COMPETITION & update! Oct - who's won £348 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Nov prizes
November 03, 2023 16:48 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBHave 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 mentioned Why is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Follow me on Instagram https://...
How to reflect on the highs & lows of your race year to plan 2024 goals - with coach Tim Pigott
October 11, 2023 10:29 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBHow to reflect on the highs and lows of your race year when planning your 2024 goals - we chat to coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/opjeslOZtS0 Coming up next time with Tim: How to execute the perfect winter base training Five key things to learn from DNFs that will make you a better ultra runner Resources: How to avoid & treat blisters - medic from Dragon's Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers https://youtube.com/live/fs...
Tor des Geants - elite vs 'normal' runner training - Damian Hall & Basil Heaney's training secrets
October 04, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThanks so much to Damo and Basil for chatting to us about their training for Tor des Geants 2023, Damo with his 4th overall in 72hrs and Basil with his 135hr time, absolutely incredible both. Let’s find out their training secrets. Plus they’re going to share more about Basil's new almost-charity they have just set up called Into Ultra, helping people from disadvantaged backgrounds get into ultra running. Aren’t they just bally good chaps? Very wholesome. Can’t wait to hear more! Join us live...
COMPETITION & confession! Sept - who has won £307 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Oct 2023 prizes
September 28, 2023 18:37 - 40 minutes - 45.8 MBHave 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/_rpTxBjxOC0 Resources mentioned Why is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg Mick Siouville's Jersey Intertidal Challenge film https://youtu.be/L0zFKkIB1eQ?si=59CVQx4SfF0u3UjS Lloyd Watkin Marathon des Sables interview h...
Why is SOAR running gear so expensive? We chat to founder Tim Soar (and wrangle a 15% discount)
September 13, 2023 12:02 - 49 minutes - 56.2 MBWe talk to Tim Soar, the founder of SOAR running gear to find out what makes it so expensive. We’re thinking it’s a lot to do with sustainability and ethical working practices… let’s hear it from the man himself! See the shorts I'm banging on about on the original YouTube broadcast here https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg Discount 15% off use code wildginger15 https://www.soarrunning.com/pages/sustainability My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Follow me ...
What do do with your old running gear - Fran from Kitsquad has the answer!
September 06, 2023 13:11 - 41 minutes - 47 MBKitsquad is all about breaking down the barriers to low income families accessing the outdoors - if we donate our old running and outdoor gear to them, they check, clean and reproof it and send it to low income individuals families so they can enjoy the outdoors. Since launching Kitsquad in Feb 2020 founder Fran Pearson and team have supported over 200 people and taken in thousands of outdoor items ready to send out to less fortunate folk. To our knowledge Kitsquad is the only organisation d...
COMPETITION! August - who has won £463 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Sept 2023 prizes
August 31, 2023 10:51 - 26 minutes - 30.1 MBHave 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/Og0h8rVtzRY Resources mentioned Open-ear headphones review https://youtu.be/t-OsvbhQd2k Tony's Camper Tribe film https://youtu.be/oolHc7dr0kE My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Follow me on Instagram https://www.inst...
3 tips for better navigation (+ more!) from elite OMM winner & expert coach Sean Bolland
August 23, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBEver wondered how you could get better at navigation, or want to do a race where navigation is required? This unmissable talk from The Nav Guy Sean Bolland will equip you with the top 3 tips to improve plus loads more! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/LhwegenFcqs Sean has won the elite class at prestigious navigation event The OMM (Original Mountain Marathon) and delivers workshops for them via Mountain Run, find out more about Sean here https://www.facebook.com/TheNavGuy...
How best to recover from an ultra - coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching reveals the rules
August 15, 2023 12:25 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBHi everyone and welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast, today we are talking to the most excellent coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 coaching about how best to recover from an ultra, both in body and mind. What should you do immediately after the race? How many pints of beer is ok? Do massage and massage gadgets actually help speed up recovery? How long should you wait to run again? What if you have DNF-ed...? Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live...
COMPETITION! July - who has won £464 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Aug 2023 prizes
August 02, 2023 12:02 - 33 minutes - 38.8 MBHave 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/kKgRz3v5PEQ Resources mentioned Tony's Camper Tribe film https://youtu.be/oolHc7dr0kE My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to...
Eat right on your next ultra - your choice & prep can make or break your race! With coach Tim Pigott
July 11, 2023 12:07 - 57 minutes - 65.2 MBEat right on your next ultra - how to choose, prepare & organise your scran with coach Tim Pigott. This could make or break your race! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/j33RSxcJ8_g Supernatural Fuel 20% discount code WGR23 UK only, until 31 July. Tim's Supernatural Fuel review https://youtu.be/RWFWsBRJLYE Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and possibly a few more that don’t begin with S, I’ll get him to update us in this chat! Tim's ultra advice play...
"Normal" bloke gets Marathon des Sables top 200 finish on 2 training runs a week! (Find out how)
July 05, 2023 12:25 - 47 minutes - 54.6 MBCan you believe Lloyd Watkin Patreon Lloyd Watkins came around 170th in the Marathon des Sables 2023 on just 2 training runs a week! Ok so he also did a tonne of hiking with his dog and a heavy pack on, plus lots of heat training (find out what a heat suit is, and Lloyds top 3 tips in this broadcast!) but only 2 runs a week - that's so doable isn't it! He made the MdS sound super amazing too, I've never wanted to run it before, but if they offered me a media place now I'd say yes! Originall...
COMPETITION! June - who has won £408 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS July 2023 prizes
June 29, 2023 12:04 - 57 minutes - 65.9 MBHave 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/u4Uc8S0rCCY Resources mentioned Enter my exclusive comp now for the chance to win a pair of Tom Evans Signature Series SunGod Ultras™ sunglasses wor...
100 mile mama - how to juggle ultra running & mumming with personal trainer Melissa Mason
June 28, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBWelcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast and podcast, today we are talking to a personal trainer I admire very much indeed. She has recently completed the 103 mile Five Rivers Ultra and she never fails to inspire me every time I stalk her on instagram because her situation is often very much like mine - she’s an ultra running mum of one like me! She’s also one of my Patreons who supports the channel every month which is incredible, today we’re chatting to Melissa Mas...
What's the Monte Rosa Sky Marathon like? 1st Brit Kim Collison (CurraNZ athlete) shares his story
June 24, 2023 06:30 - 20 minutes - 24 MBDelighted 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/ ...
Tom Evans - best advice for ultra running (plus WIN a pair of his SunGod Ultra sunnies worth £150!)
June 20, 2023 14:31 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBFantastic to chat to Tom Evans today who is sharing his best advice for ultra running including training philosophies and tips for “normal” runners like you and me. We also have an exclusive competition to win a pair of the SunGod sunglasses he has helped design - the Ultras, worth £150 and emblazoned with Tom’s mantra “Endure + Compete”. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/PzE7aY9h9V8 Enter the competition to win Tom Evans’ exclusive SunGod Ultra sunglasses worth £150 - ...
COMPETITION! May - who has won £498 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS June 2023 prizes
May 31, 2023 11:55 - 37 minutes - 882 MBHave 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 mentioned Ultra-Trail Snowdonia 50k https://youtu.be/STxyubEwgkA How not to do the Cape Wrath Ultra https://youtu.be/m6FlWTgbJeU Chat with former teacher Anne Wade on her 100 milers https://youtube.com/live/aFWfWHHA-Lk Bu...
John Kelly on 2nd Barkley Marathons success - weird nap spots, hallucinations, low patches & fuel
May 24, 2023 14:01 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBOriginally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/0C3apYgs-Hg John Kelly chats to Wild Ginger Running about his 2nd Barkley Marathons success - including weird nap spots, hallucinations, low patches & fuel, and showing Damo Frozen Head and Tennessee delicacies from Sonic. Thanks John! Follow John on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/CqbLAFWODSj/ Get my book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.e...
Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 100k & UTS 50k debrief - did you take enough water for such a hot day?
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBMore 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 o...
Damian Hall Barkley Marathons 2023 (book-bothering, mohawks, tea-drinking, flying & climate crisis)
May 18, 2023 12:42 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBExciting to chat to Damo again after his amazing 5th loop starting on the Barkley Marathons. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/5T9Smm5gpGM Follow Damo on insta https://www.instagram.com/ultra_damo/ Read more about it: https://www.ultradamo.com/blog/book-bothering The Damian Hall playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0CaiB8Ov6TEqbxGtSw_Zm_v Also available as a podcast here tbc or search "Damian Barkley Wild Ginger Running" in your usual podcas...
Hannah Bazley strikes again! Pennine Bridleway 270km race from a ”normal” person’s perspective
May 10, 2023 12:24 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBLongtime Patreon of Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel Hannah Bazley has stunned us all again with her incredible feats of endurance, this time running/hiking the Pennine Bridleway 270km (168 miles). I think we’re going to have to stop referring to her as a “normal” person at this rate. She does these far too often now. But anyhoo, how was it? How does she train? How does she keep going? What does she eat? How motivating are her children and hubby? How does she recover after wards? And what...
Final prep 1-2 weeks before an ultra - Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k - coach Tim’s advice
May 03, 2023 12:19 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWe 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 ...
COMPETITION! April - who has won £411 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS May 2023 prizes
April 27, 2023 15:26 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBHave 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 ...
Running 100 miles in your 60s, retired school teacher Anne Wade shares her secrets to success
April 19, 2023 12:49 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBUtterly delighted to chat this week to my former teacher Anne Wade who played a major part in my addiction to long distance hiking and running. Mrs. Wade (really hard to call her Anne!) took over the DofE at our school where I did the Gold award, and she took a group of us camping and hiking the 190mile Wainwright’s Coast to Coast walk over 2 weeks which I’ll never forget. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/aFWfWHHA-Lk I clung limpet-like to her as she navigated her ...
Jasmin Paris Barkley Marathons 2023 - hallucinations, Sonic potato tots & will she write a book?
April 04, 2023 19:06 - 51 minutes - 1.2 GBWonderful 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/ Want to guarantee your question gets put to our live guests? Become a Wild Ginger Running Patreon - Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive fre...
COMPETITION! March - who has won £504 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS April 2023 prizes
March 30, 2023 14:51 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MBHave 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 Discounts 15% off Chia Charge with code wildg15 Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR Use code: 80NUWGR CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop...
How to prevent or cure plantar fasciitis, plus myths busted (with expert podiatrist Nick Knight)
March 23, 2023 13:07 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThis 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 resources Nick Knight busts the overpronation myth https://yo...
Hmmm...not really ideal for the podcast after the first 15 mins but thought I’d share it anyway! Strength pilates for runners with Eoin Everard
March 17, 2023 20:41 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBBest to follow this one along in its original format on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/eNoIgWjV5UI Great to have Eoin Everard with us today to show us how pilates can make us stronger for trail and ultra running in this 20 minute session within our chat. To find out more and book Eoin’s classes https://everardpilates.com/ Follow him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/everardpilatesphysio/?hl=en --- My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Pl...