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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
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
To see these headtorches in action visit the original video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XtU3P_xB6Oo
Want to go running in the dark this winter but don't want to spend a hundred pounds on a headtorch? Here's my pick of the top 10 for trail and ultra running this winter from £20-£40.
Links and amazon affiliate links where available:
Hoka Head Lamp https://www.hoka.com/en/gb/accessories/head-lamp/195719130206.html
Alpkit Viper https://alpkit.com/products/viper-camping-head-torch
Decathlon Evadict Ontrail 250 Headlamp https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/ontrail-250-headlamp/_/R-p-307937
Lifesystems Intensity 280 https://amzn.to/3P3gWnD
LED Lenser NEO3 https://ledlenser.co.uk/products/neo3-battery-operated-head-torch
Silva Terra Scout X https://silvasweden.uk/products/terra-scout-x
Petzl Tikka https://amzn.to/3ipfdg1
Black Diamond Astro 300 R https://amzn.to/3Fco9yg
Knog Bandicoot Run 250 https://amzn.to/3EPdPLg
Fenix HM23 https://amzn.to/3VG4Y5a
More headtorch reviews from WGR:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A2_lFzX99qZlWjBsVB_w1I
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 Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Who 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/rshjwBvpa0g
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-TjMU
Maurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622
Harrier poles review https://youtu.be/qSPg9kdKgxY
Top 5 easy ways to be a greener, more sustainable runner with author & ultra coach Damian Hall https://youtu.be/rMrPJaX_RE8
This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win
Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)
Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)
The Drinks Edit 3 x goodie bags £50 each (https://www.thedrinksedit.co.uk/)
Ultimate Performance Stile Run Vest £25 (buy here https://amzn.to/3sO165H)
Ultimate Performance Ease LED Waistbag £18 (buy here https://amzn.to/3FyJlPv)
Harrier Helvellyn Carbon Pro Poles £89 (https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/products/helvellyn-pro-carbon-z-poles)
Book: We can't run away from this by Damian Hall £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3h2gt8c)
Next month's competition worth £422
Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 amzn.to/3JeVlW5
Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 https://amzn.to/3JgUggD
Joss Naylor Hooded Mid-Layer £45 https://www.ascendancyapparel.com/joss-naylor-collection
Inov-8 Venturelite 8 Hiking pack, Beanie and wragg worth £84 https://amzn.to/3OQ0RkW
Book: Where there's a hill by Sabrina Verjee £13 https://amzn.to/3VmtPv4
80_Noir Ultra Training Bar Bundle set of 9 bars 2 x £30 = £60
https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR
Discount code for 20% off: 80NUWGR
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 plans, 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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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 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt, buff or my book here
https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Born 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 here
https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/
Born to Run 2: the ultimate training guide, by Chris McDougall and Eric Orton
https://amzn.to/3Ev8Hg5
Born to run: The Hidden Tribe, the Ultra-Runners, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, by Chris McDougall
https://amzn.to/3E7yE4f
Natural Born Heroes: The Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance, by Chris McDougall
https://amzn.to/3tvqwpc
Running with Sherman: The Donkey Who Survived Against All Odds and Raced Like a Champion, by Chris McDougall
https://amzn.to/3TC1G1F
The Cool Impossible: The Running Coach from Born to Run Shows How to Get the Most from Your Miles-And from Yourself, by Eric Orton
https://amzn.to/3Gx39DB
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 Nov 10, 2022
Sophie Power - She.Runs founder, spearheading women’s equality in trail racing
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Delighted to chat to Sophie! Sophie Power - She.Races founder, spearheading women's equality in trail racing after she had to make the decision to breastfeed her 3 month old at checkpoints on the UTMB 2018 or face losing out on a race that didn't allow deferrals for pregnancy and birth.
Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/hArsJq5-5yY
Super excited to chat with Sophie as she has long been a hero of mine. How on earth she was fit enough to run 100 miles around the French, Italian and Swiss mountainside 3 months after giving birth to her second child is absolutely beyond me as I could only run for 5-10k 6 months after Finny was born and I'm only now up to half marathons and he's 2 in January!
How did she find the time and more importantly how was she not just totally knackered? Sophie has 3 kids now so it will be super interesting to find out how she juggles her time between work and play.
I'll make this into a podcast soon after, search Sophie Power Wild Ginger Running in your usual podcast provider and enjoy our chat on your next run!
More women's running films on WGR
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0AY3Q2oCeRO27OkI6XpTLrX
Pregnancy and baby running films
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0CHTR_kibrN2WOiBAQUvAL2
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/
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
EXTRA EPISODE #97 – Mud is bullshit with Claire Maxted
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Saturday Nov 05, 2022
Last month I was invited to speak to Amy and Stu from the irreverent and hugely popular Running is Bullshit podcast. I had to rant about some things, which was fun! Usually I'm just really enthusiastic about everything but this gave me an opportunity to think differently about the world of off-road running! I enjoyed it!
The podcast originally aired here on their channel https://runningisbs.com/episode/97-mud-is-bullshit-with-claire-maxted/
With this description:
We’re joined by Wild Ginger Running’s very own Claire Maxted about being a running media mogul!
There is also chat of thick puddles, corgi training regimes, pretend dog injuries, long kit names, and shoe whales.
Also, if you’re a race organiser or shoe manufacturer, we’ve got demands about things that we want. Please make it happen.
For our tea recommendations check out runningisbs.com/tea!
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Hannah Bazley is a busy, working mum of two girls, one with special educational needs (SEN) yet she still found the time, energy and mental determination to train for and complete the 114 miles Montane Summer Spine Challenger this summer 2022. How did she fit those long runs in to train for it, how did she keep going when everything hurt, and more to the point how did she keep grinning for every single photo she has sent me of her during the race!? Find out in our exclusive interview!
Training advice https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A9FttMd01qgbylfEbZm8Lo
Nutrition advice https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DldcBWgqzSepMRc4goybQb
Trail & ultra running gear tests https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A1DZpDqxAD2luskVWu_x-o
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 Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Who 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-TjMU
Maurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622
Top 5 easy ways to be a greener, more sustainable runner with author & ultra coach Damian Hall https://youtu.be/rMrPJaX_RE8
This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win
Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)
Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)
Montane Spirit Waterproof Jacket £190 (buy here https://amzn.to/3LRRVdb)
CurraNZ Blackcurrant Extract Capsules worth £50 (buy here https://amzn.to/3E7nduO)
Next month's competition worth £517
Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)
Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)
The Drinks Edit 3 x goodie bags £50 each (https://www.thedrinksedit.co.uk/)
Ultimate Performance Stile Run Vest £25 (buy here https://amzn.to/3sO165H)
Ultimate Performance Ease LED Waistbag £18 (buy here https://amzn.to/3FyJlPv)
Harrier Helvellyn Carbon Pro Poles £89 (https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/products/helvellyn-pro-carbon-z-poles)
Book: We can't run away from this by Damian Hall £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3h2gt8c)
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 plans, 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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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 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/
Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt, buff or my book here
https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Quick & easy strength wins for runners with expert physio Nick Knight
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Quick & easy strength wins for runners with Nick Knight from NK Active, one of the UK’s leading musculoskeletal and rehabilitation clinics. Nick reveals the 3 moves every runner could benefit from doing that will only take you about 10 mins, and why doing just that simple 10 mins per day is way better than aiming for an hour a week and never quite getting round to it.
Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/QrhKrq_5MIw
Book an appointment (remote or in person) with Nick here https://nkactive.co.uk/
Resistance bands from Nick
https://nkactive.co.uk/product/tone-loops-complete-set/
Also available as a podcast tbc or search 'Nick Knight strength Wild Ginger Running' in your usual podcast provider.
00:00 Welcome Nick
00:25 Why is strength important?
10:50 The 3 best strength moves
15:40 How much strength training?
28:20 Patreon Q - best leg strength exercises?
33:04 Patreon Q - hyper-mobility?
37:34 The role of tendons
39:45 Strength work myths
45:45 Age & strength
52:23 Patreon Q - Core strength?
58:10 Back strength?
1:04:04 Find & follow Nick
Strength workouts playlist from Wild Ginger Running
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0BV7PTg5xqjni_Qgh02ucx0
More from Nick on Wild Ginger Running
The overpronation myth - what running shoe brands will NEVER tell you - with podiatrist Nick Knight https://youtu.be/bUerYjf5JfY
Also available as a podcast. Link https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-gru85-12d6940 or search 'Overpronation Wild Ginger Running' in your usual podcast provider.
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/a
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Live gear chat - our fave headtorches - what’s yours...?
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Claire and Vicky chat headtorches as the season gets cold, wet and DARK! Plus, where are we going tomorrow for our muddy shoe standoff? The NEW Salomon Speedcross 6 versus the old 5's! And any other business including gear questions from Patreons.
Answer to Pieter's Q about boiling in the bag wearing his 'breathable' waterproof
https://youtu.be/rthsYRZ0nqQ
Headtorches playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A2_lFzX99qZlWjBsVB_w1I
Best WATERPROOF JACKET for running 2020 (Inov8, Salomon, Montane, OMM, UD, Rab, Kalenji) £55-£190 https://youtu.be/rthsYRZ0nqQ
The 6 best superlight trail running waterproof jackets (OMM, Inov8, Salomon, Montane, UD, Ronhill) https://youtu.be/3gctIL-EY-M
Best WATERPROOF TROUSERS for running 2021 (Inov-8 Montane Kalenji OMM Ultimate Direction) £35 - £120 https://youtu.be/t6UQOJwcdK0
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 Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Top 5 easy ways to be a greener, more sustainable runner with author & ultra coach Damian Hall
Buy Damian's book We Can't Run Away From This https://amzn.to/3TboQwp
The Damian Hall playlist! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0CaiB8Ov6TEqbxGtSw_Zm_v
Join the Green Runners
https://thegreenrunners.com/
What's Trees Not Tees & why is it vital? Co-founder & Dragon's Back Race winner Jim Mann explains https://youtu.be/GLNlsGae-U8
ReRun Clothing
https://rerunclothing.org/
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/