Best Ginger Runner Podcasts (2024)

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3#08 Claire Maxted: the Wild Ginger Runner 1:02:07

2h ago1:02:07

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> Find galleries, blog posts and many more episodes at www.mountainairpodcast.uk “I want to help people and I want to be useful, and that’s the main reason for doing it all” Episode 3#08 meets Claire Maxted, who was forced to run at school. She hated it. Yet, just a couple of decades later the recently appointed BMC Summit editor can count Trail Ru…

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BONUS: Shane Ohly on his continuous, 380km run along the “Dragon’s Back” 34:38

3h ago34:38

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Visit: https://mountainairpodcast.uk/ Bonus episodes don’t come more exciting than this. To accompany a written interview on UKHillwalking, here’s the audio of my conversation with Shane Ohly following his stunning continuous completion of the Dragon’s Back Race route from 15-19 August 2024. Thanks to Steve Ashworth for use of the accompanying pict…

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Navigation made easy! Well, easier, with coach Fran Blackett - how to start, key skills, inspiration 53:37

2d ago53:37

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Today at midday we’re talking to coach & expert Fran Blackett from Run Like A Haggis about navigation - how it’s easier than you might think, shouldn’t be intimidating or put you off fell and mountain running, some key, basic skills everyone can easily learn and the inspiration to stretch your skills further on a navigation event like a mountain ma…

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Competition draw Aug24 worth £438 - plus £75 choc & run books draw ONLY for those watching LIVE! 35:21

14d ago35:21

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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 chocola…

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100 of the best running challenges with book author Keri Wallace, co-founder of Girls on Hills 43:03

23d ago43:03

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Delighted to chat to co-founder of Girls on Hills Keri Wallace about her new book, Running Challenges: 100 of the best runs in England, Scotland & Wales. Which is her personal favourite in all three of those countries? Has she run every single one of these routes? How long did it take her to write the book? These questions and more will be answered…

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How to run 215 miles in 100 hours - coach Tim Pigott explains 3 key aspects, plus more Patreon Q's 52:02

28d ago52:02

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Tim 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/ultimateultrarunninghandbook Originally on YouT…

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TV's Patrick Grant from The British Sewing Bee on his plastic-free brand, Community Clothing 1:00:25

1M ago1:00:25

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Yikes everybody, so I've somehow managed to book an actual TV celeb for today's live chat at 2pm - it's Patrick Grant, award-winning designer and one of the judges from The Great British Sewing Bee! He has a sustainable, plastic-free clothing company called Community Clothing, all made at a factory in Blackburn with local workers, models and photog…

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Competition draw July24 - plus live draw £50 chocolate & running books ONLY for those watching LIVE! 42:28

1M ago42:28

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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 cho…

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From mountain runner to mountain rescue casualty - how Sally Gilson escaped loosing a foot on the fells 41:23

2M ago41:23

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Thanks so much to Sally Gilson for today’s episode. Four months ago, ultra runner and Wild Ginger Running Patreon Sally badly broke her ankle while on a hike in the Lake District to celebrate her 50th birthday. The damage was so bad she had to be stretchered off the hill by Keswick Mountain Rescue. They had to put her foot agonisingly back in place…

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Last Place & Proud of it: Lakeland 100 - advice and inspiration from 'normal' runner Katie Alexander 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Last Place & Proud of it: Lakeland 100 - advice and inspiration from 'normal' runner Katie Alexander. Our new series for 2024, Last place & proud of it, celebrates the runners who have come last on some of the UK's most famous and most brutal ultras. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/PLenHfegq80 This broadcast and podcast is spons…

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UTMB - An epic adventure around Europes highest mountain 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

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What’s all the fuss and noise about UTMB? Is it really as good as it says on the tin? Well in our humble opinion….HELL YEAH! This week we reminisce on our UTMB experience, the atmosphere, the route, the climbs, the crowds and what we still rate as one of our absolute running highlights.

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Competition draw June24 - plus live draw £50 chocolate & running books ONLY for those watching LIVE! 39:35

2M ago39:35

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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 choco…

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Tim Pigott - recover right after ultra - how long to get back to running? How many ultras per year? 52:33

3M ago52:33

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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/hbXqijFuR18 This live broadcast…

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Sun’s out, fun’s out - The trials and tribulations of a ginger trail runner in the sun 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

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Coming in hot!!! With the temperature finally reaching the summer heights and the running vests coming into their own, we discuss our many (mis) adventures in the heat and how we are trying (and failing) to correct them. Plus a look back at the last two weeks including successful Bob Graham round crewing duties and Kevs latest local produce haul fr…

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LEJOG completer, runner & author, Stephen Fry (not the one from QI!) from Bingley Harriers 42:25

3M ago42:25

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Hi everyone and welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast and podcast, today we are talking to Stephen Fry from Bingley Harriers (not QI) who amongst various amazing running adventures like the Bob Graham Round, UTMB has completed Lands End to John Groats, LEJOG. Follow Stephen here, and contact him to buy his book: https://…

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3#07 Maria Granberg: expedition climber, therapist and resident of ‘the pain cave’ 1:11:50

3M ago1:11:50

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> Find galleries, blog posts and many more episodes at www.mountainairpodcast.uk “My strength is my curiosity, and being pretty good at suffering” Episode 3#07 sits down with mountaineer, therapist and motivational speaker Maria Granberg, whose achievements so far include: climbing Manaslu (8,163m), and becoming only the second Swedish woman to sum…

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What's it like to be a trail & ultra race director? Due North Events founder Mel Steventon explains 39:58

3M ago39:58

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What's it like to be a trail & ultra race director? Due North Events founder Mel Steventon shares her story, how she went from founding the company in 2017, taking it through the covid lockdown and working hard to increase female entrants and encouraging a more ethnically diverse participation. Mel is surely one of today’s trail running race trailb…

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Imogen Boddy - UK 3 Peaks record holder shares the highs & lows of her 700km challenge 39:28

3M ago39:28

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We chat to Naak-sponsored athlete Imo Boddy, who last month broke the UK 3 Peaks record summiting Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 6 days 5 hours 43 mins, RUNNING between each mountain. Oh, and did we mention she is only 24 years old and also holds the women’s record for John O’Groats to Lands End (Jogle) from two years ago? Absolute legend, …

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Fancy a session? 55:04

3M ago55:04

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This week we catch up on injuries and planned future adventures as well as discussing our favourite and least favourite workout sessions. Save to say, little love for the dreaded hill reps

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How to manage having an injury as a runner - with coach & Physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching 1:05:56

3M ago1:05:56

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Hi 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 c…

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Competition draw May24 - plus live draw £25 Naak nutrition voucher ONLY for those watching LIVE! 33:14

4M ago33:14

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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 to…

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What we read about when we read about running 1:06:48

4M ago1:06:48

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The first ever Running Gingerly bookclub. This week we chat about what running books have inspired us, motivated us, educated us and entertained us on our running journey. From the obvious (Born to Run) to the more obscure (Running High) and plenty in between. Plus all the usual random chat on a low mileage week when special cushions were needed fo…

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Ultra Trail Snowdonia - The annual sweat test 1:19:17

4M ago1:19:17

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This week we review the recent Ultra Trail Snowdonia 100km race review. The ups and downs of the route, the race and trying to deal with the scorching, yes scorching Welsh heat as well as reporting on the best Mr Freeze in the history of Mr Freezes

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How impactful is an Impact Marathon? Runs & community projects in Nepal, Guatemala & Jordan 46:28

4M ago46:28

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We are chatting to Nick Kershaw from the Impact Marathon Series at 11am, hope you can make it! The Impact Marathons are all over the world (like Nepal etc) and not only do you get to run a great trail race, but you also stay with a local family and contribute to community projects to help the people that live there, like sustainable agriculture, a …

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What is smart running? Authors of the book Smart Running, Jen & Sim Benson, reveal all! 45:45

4M ago45:45

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Interview - authors of Smart Running, a book by Jen & Sim Benson, a fabulous book with a unique 'build your own training plan' feature, plenty of strength moves, nutrition info, gear and kit care advice. We find out what they actually mean by smart running, and get some handy tips and advice for trail and ultra running. Originally on YouTube here h…

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Coaching v Freestyling - do I need a coach? 1:01:33

5M ago1:01:33

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This episode we discuss the benefits and the disadvantages of working with a running coach as well as discussing other options to improve as a runner. We talk accountability, structure, having fun, data, feedback, training blocks, time management and everything else that goes into a decision on whether or not a running coach is right for you…

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Competition draw April24 - plus live draw £30 running book draw ONLY for those watching LIVE! 28:40

5M ago28:40

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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 t…

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Steve Chilton's book - The Three Peaks Race: the history & characters of the marathon with mountains 50:17

5M ago50:17

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Steve 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 …

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Irish Trail Champs & Post Race R&R 51:53

5M ago51:53

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This week we chat about the recent Maurice Mullins race in the Wicklow mountains which co-host Kev ran in as part of the Irish Trail Championships and also chat about how we like to do our R&R post a big race

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Best peri-menopause advice for trail & ultra runners from expert Dr. Juliet McGrattan 54:42

5M ago54:42

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Best 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.…

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The road to recovery - from learning to walk again to running ultras 1:01:00

6M ago1:01:00

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This week we discuss the aftermath of co-host Kevin’s accident that saw him go from completing UTMB to having to learn to walk again. We discuss the long hard road to get back running ultras again and how to keep a positive mindset in those difficult weeks and months

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Competition draw March24 - plus live draw £25 Näak sports nutrition ONLY for those watching LIVE! 31:09

6M ago31:09

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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…

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Last Place & Proud of it: Lakes Traverse 100k - great views, climbs, generous cut offs & soggy feet 46:32

6M ago46:32

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Last 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!…

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“Don’t go mad” - how to get through 100miles in the Chamonix Valley 1:00:32

6M ago1:00:32

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TDS by UTMB, the rougher remoter cousin of UTMB. A brute of a race no matter the conditions. After melting in the heat we can back for redemption in the snow. Here is how it all panned out…

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Hundred Hills Race review (spoiler - there were lots of hills) 54:22

6M ago54:22

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This weeks focus is on the Centurion Hundred Hills race which took place at the weekend and was the first race of the season for one of our hosts! We talk race prep, tapering, race strategy, pacing, fuelling and the usual mental mind games that go on around races.

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How to go from 50 mile ultras to the 103km Race to the King (64 mile) ultra with coach Tim Pigott 1:01:02

6M ago1:01:02

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Upping 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 Coachi…

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Last place & proud of it: puking & blisters on the Ring of Fire 135 mile, 3-day ultra round Anglesea 53:15

6M ago53:15

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Today 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 episo…

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3#06 Patrick Davies: the diplomat who walked the length of Britain 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

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> Find galleries, blog posts and many more episodes at www.mountainairpodcast.uk “Once you slow down you see it all” Interview recorded 24/01/24 On the latest episode of Mountain Air, Dan catches up with Patrick Davies, a writer, long-distance walker and charity fundraiser whose latest book “Where Skylarks Sing” recounts a 2250km walk across the UK…

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How to fuel an ultra with Näak nutrition expert Grégoire Guyot (& news about cricket protein bars!) 44:10

6M ago44:10

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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 the…

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When it all goes wrong (and the big DNF) 1:05:34

6M ago1:05:34

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This week we discuss what happens when everything goes wrong in a race and how best to try and deal with it. We cover bad weather, bonking, getting lost, injuries, stomach issues and have a chat about what it feels like to DNF and how when it does go wrong what you can do to still learn and come back stronger. Plus how Kev survived a lap of Hampste…

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Competition draw Feb24 - plus live draw of two running book prizes ONLY for those watching LIVE! 35:18

7M ago35:18

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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 VI…

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New gear reviewed: Altra Timp 5 (& 4); Harrier Lomond insulated jacket; one scam product PLUS Q&A 1:04:16

7M ago1:04:16

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In 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 f…

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5 things to learn from your ultra trail race DNF with coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching 53:18

7M ago53:18

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Don’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 / po…

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Running in the Snow - Trail des Chateaux 39:57

7M ago39:57

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This week we talk about our latest adventure , Trail des Chateaux in Sion Switzerland. A short fast blast in the mountains with lots and lots of snow!

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How to be successful on your first Arc of Attrition 50 mile ultra marathon 1:14:24

7M ago1:14:24

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Today 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…

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Competition draw Jan24 - plus live draw of Naak nutrition goodies only for those watching live! 37:45

8M ago37:45

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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!…

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The Paddy Buckley Round 1:27:32

8M ago1:27:32

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Talking about the great Welsh fell running round and our various attempts over the past couple of years. Tips and things we learned to manage to sneak under the coveted 24 hours in the end!

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5 common mistakes not to make the week before an ultra marathon (with coach Tim Pigott) 44:02

8M ago44:02

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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 …

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Deep dive into The Arc 50 mandatory kit packing plus tips from YouTube commenters 55:16

8M ago55:16

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I'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…

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Last place & proud of it: 268 mile / 431km Spine Race 2023 - real life advice from Graeme Brouder 56:33

8M ago56:33

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Delighted 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 fin…

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