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Hi I’m Claire from Wild Ginger Running, the trail and ultra running YouTube channel. This is the podcast version of my live athlete and expert interviews which airs every Wednesday night at 6:30pm UK time. Join us live on YouTube every Wednesday 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 Patreon, the YouTube version of this episode and any other resources or gear we talk about are in the podcast show notes. Have fun, enjoy your run and I’ll see you on the trails.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Utterly 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 team around the Tour de Trigs 50 mile hike because I knew that would be the only way our tired team would finish (sneaky!) and she and Mr. Milton (my geography teacher) also arranged for us to do a 4-week World Challenge expedition to Bolivia in 2000 where we climbed some proper big mountains.
I remember one assembly it was announced that Mrs. Wade had walked 100 miles all in one go and it just blew my mind that that was even possible! And here she is today now in her early 60’s running them, and also organising them! The Elephant, Bear and Bull 100 (EBB 100) Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) event will start on Sat 27 May in the Midlands, starting in Birmingham and circling round Henley, Stratford, Warwick, Leamington, Kenilworth, Coventry (where I’m from), Meriden and Solihull.
Mrs. Wade was very influential during my formative years, so I am really thrilled she has agreed to come on and share her secret to 100 miler success and hear more about the EBB 100 this May.
Enter the EBB 100 https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?elid=Y&event_id=10376
Blister care tutorial https://youtube.com/live/fs-Y3qMtGQU
Manx Mountain Marathon https://youtu.be/Y0tnCclH-RI
My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
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/
Want to guarantee your question gets put to our live guests? Become a Wild Ginger Running Patreon - Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it. Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Have 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
Available as a podcast here TBC or search "Wild Ginger Running Competition March" in your usual podcast provider.
Shop for a WGR buff, Happy Trails t-shirt, or my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/
This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:
Chia Charge bundle worth £76
Get your 15% discount here https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/discount/wildg15 using code wildg15
BioLite headlamp £110
Ultimate Performance/1000 Mile Socks National Foot Week bundle £80
80_Noir Ultra chocolate 30 x mini 13.5g bars £30 (see discount above!)
Protein Rebel Maple Ignite gels £52
Ultimate Direction Ultra Belt £65
Original Mendips Maverick Race 22 April worth £40
Lakeland Trails race place ANYTIME! worth £52
Next month's competition worth £411
Chia Charge bundle worth £76
Get your 15% discount here https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/discount/wildg15 using code wildg15
ARB Escape Lite Bivvy £50
OMM Waistbelt 6 £45
Protein Rebel Run Easy marine collagen powder £56
Maverick X-Series in Exmoor Sat 6 May £75
Maverick Original Surrey Sat 13 May £40
Lakeland Trails race place worth up to £52
In the Spell of the Barkley book by Michiel Panhuysen £17
Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.
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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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 resources
Nick Knight busts the overpronation myth https://youtube.com/live/bUerYjf5JfY
Diagnosing Plantar Fasciitis https://nkactive.co.uk/2022/11/11/diagnosing-plantar-fasciitis/
Nick's Plantar Fasciitis course https://education.nkactive.co.uk/register/plantarfasciitis/
Plantar Fasciitis fighter and PF bundle https://nkactive.co.uk/shop/
Avoid overtraining https://nkactive.co.uk/education/acute-chronic-work-load-ratio/
Sponsored by CurraNZ
CurraNZ is a 100% natural blackcurrant supplement for ultra runners. It won best recovery product award in 2020 & 2021. Its been called the Nike Vapur Fly of running supplements. And if you don’t feel the recovery benefits you get your money back.
I’ve been taking them to help with DOMS - delayed onset muscle soreness and they certainly seemed to help after my Rutland Water half marathon last year. My next race is the Manx Mountain Marathon 50k next month so let’s see how the legs are after that!
Try CurraNZ here https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/
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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Best 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
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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
This 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 the channel and they get priority questions asked to the experts on Wild Ginger Running, find out how to become a Patreon below).
Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/VXoSR0n4apY
Previous Tim talks
Your first 100 miler - which one to choose? Are there any "easier" ones? What aspects to consider?
https://youtube.com/live/17SYvXAm6KU
What's the least training you can get away with for 100 miles? Tim's training & prep advice
https://youtube.com/live/6OY_WmUReP0
How to train for 100 miles (with summer Spine Challenger course record breaker & coach Tim Pigott)
https://youtu.be/dRzi1AvUNOA
More fantastic ultra running training information from Tim:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t
Sponsored by CurraNZ the New Zealand blackcurrant extract for helping with recovery and DOMS. Shop here https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz-blackcurrant-extract-supplements-copy/
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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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.
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, 40% discount offer here
https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/
Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/10LpO92Buyw
My shop for a WGR buff, Happy Trails t-shirt, or my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/
My Camper Tribe camper films
Day 1 https://youtu.be/Bx5RfJTPcHo
Day 2 https://youtu.be/RchuQ7fzd6I
This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:
Chia Charge bundle worth £76 (see discount above!)
Ultimate Performance 'Performance Bundle' £60
OMM Waistbelt 6 £45
80_Noir Ultra chocolate 30 x mini 13.5g bars £30 (see discount above!)
CamperTribe 2-day off-peak van hire worth £210!!!!! Can you believe it???
Next month's competition worth £413
Chia Charge bundle worth £76
Get your 15% discount here https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/discount/wildg15 using code wildg15
BioLite headlamp £110
Ultimate Performance/1000 Mile Socks National Foot Week bundle £80
80_Noir Ultra chocolate 30 x mini 13.5g bars £30 (see discount above!)
Protein Rebel Maple Ignite gels £52
Ultimate Direction Ultra Belt £65
Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it.
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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Very excited to talk to Natalie Hawkrigg, the ladies Winter Frog Graham Round (and summer FG!) record holder, having completed her wintery run and swim of 40+ miles with 4,800m ascent and 4 swims across the Lake District in 15 hours 46 minutes in December 2022. So many questions for her, including her training, logistics, nutrition, cold water, biosecurity, high points, low points and recovery.
Natalie (and her friend Clare Regan) are also the first to create AND complete the FrogMan - a Bob Graham PLUS 4 swims, so I’ll be asking if a winter FrogMan will now be on the cards…
First on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/T8fthuJy5HQ
Natalie's summer Frog blog https://www.northernfellsrc.org.uk/how-to-get-a-frog-out-of-a-calf-tear/
Dan Duxbury’s Frog Graham https://youtu.be/r_laODHvWOc
My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Thrilled to chat to my friend and fellow Stamford Strider Fiona Martin about her amazing thrice completion of the Montane Lakeland 100 over the last few years! She is going for her 4th this year and wants to complete 5 in order to get a coveted slate trophy! I am working towards the ML100 myself, first doing the ML50 this summer followed by the 100 possibly (if I am successful and get in!) in 2024 or a future date. Here we find out all about teacher Fiona’s training, gear, nutrition, how she deals with sleep deprivation and the inevitable aches and pains that come with running a bloomin' long way. Finishing her 100 miles around 36 hours I am much more keen to hear Fiona’s experiences and advice than all the elite athletes I used to interview - I think this will be way more relevant and useful for us all!
Previous talks
Your first 100 miler - which one to choose? Are there any "easier" ones? What aspects to consider?
https://youtube.com/live/17SYvXAm6KU
What's the least training you can get away with for 100 miles? Coach Tim's training & prep advice
https://youtube.com/live/6OY_WmUReP0
How to train for 100 miles (with summer Spine Challenger course record breaker & coach Tim Pigott)
https://youtu.be/dRzi1AvUNOA
More fantastic ultra running training information from Tim:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t
My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/
Friday Feb 10, 2023
Friday Feb 10, 2023
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 for 100 miles just yet - there's no rush, respect the distance, focus on the ML50 and then choose a 100 miler after hopefully completing that successfully.
So, which one to choose....? This required a spreadsheet of 20 of the best UK 100 mile races (available to Patreon supporters or YouTube members only! Sign up here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning) so I can compare all the aspects and choose the most inspiring, least hard one for either autumn 2023 or spring 2024.
Previous talks
What's the least training you can get away with for 100 miles? Tim's training & prep advice
https://youtube.com/live/6OY_WmUReP0
How to train for 100 miles (with summer Spine Challenger course record breaker & coach Tim Pigott)
https://youtu.be/dRzi1AvUNOA
More fantastic ultra running training information from Tim:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t
My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy
Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR
Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/