Best Sally Wallace Podcasts (2024)

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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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How Neseret ended her dependence on medication and transformed her life through education, committed action, and self-compassion (#62) 1:04:14

13d ago1:04:14

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Neseret’s experience with insomnia began when she tried tapering off an antidepressant she had been taking for 13 years. Every time she tried to get off the medication she found herself unable to sleep. Although a move from shift work to regular daytime hours and being more active during the day helped to …

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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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How Bryan recovered from insomnia by putting less effort into sleep and more effort into living his life (#61) 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Bryan got sick he experienced an entire night of no sleep for the first time in his life. He didn’t sleep the next night, either. When his sleep didn’t get back on track, Bryan started to believe that he had lost the ability to sleep and that belief generated a lot of anxiety. As sleep consumed more a…

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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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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

2M 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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How Emily transformed her sleep by accepting insomnia and committing to meaningful daily actions (#60) 1:09:14

3M ago1:09:14

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Emily’s insomnia struggle began around four months after the birth of her baby. Even though her daughter was sleeping well, Emily was finding it really difficult to fall asleep. She started to get nervous and anxious as her level of exhaustion intensified. When the medication prescribed by her doctor didn’…

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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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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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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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How Kirstin rediscovered her natural ability to sleep after feeling completely dependent on sleeping pills (#59) 1:10:01

3M ago1:10:01

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Kirstin began using medication every now and then to help her sleep on Sunday nights. When she faced a big personal challenge that made sleep more difficult, she started to use it more often. The plan was to take a small dose to get her through that difficult period and then stop the medication because she…

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

3M 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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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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How Summer let go of trying to control her sleep, her thoughts, and her feelings — and regained control over her life (#58) 1:08:41

5M ago1:08:41

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) When Summer experienced consecutive nights of insomnia, sleep started to consume her life. She started taking time off work and she began endlessly researching sleep. Summer felt that if she could get rid of anxiety and stress things would improve — but this led to even more of a struggle as Summer went to…

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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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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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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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How Nina overcame insomnia by embracing wakefulness and dropping the struggle (#57) 1:03:48

6M ago1:03:48

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Nina typically dealt with occasional periods of sleep disruption by taking some form of over-the-counter medication. When she fell pregnant this was no longer an option. Work stress seemed to make sleep more difficult and so Nina stopped taking on work. Her sleep would improve but every time she started wo…

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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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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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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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How Kreuza dealt with insomnia and somniphobia by practicing more acceptance and less resistance (#56) 1:07:06

7M ago1:07:06

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) In this episode, Kreuza shares her journey through the challenging landscape of insomnia and somniphobia — a fear of sleep. Initially, she found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) techniques helpful. However, when sleep problems returned as somniphobia, the same techniques faltered. Feeling …

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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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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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How Rachel got out of the insomnia struggle by being more flexible, more accepting, and more present (#55) 53:58

8M ago53:58

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Rachel’s struggle with insomnia started in grad school. She tried everything from sleep aids to strict bedtime rules and routines to improve her sleep, but nothing worked. The harder she tried to fix her sleep and get rid of sleep-related anxiety, the more difficult things became. The turning point came when Rachel changed her approach. She stopped…

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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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COMPETITION! Dec - who's won £458 worth of trail & ultra run kit? PLUS Jan comp & NEW live prize! 31:12

8M ago31:12

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Happy New Year! Have you won anything in the Dec 2023 competition worth £458? And what is up for grabs in the Jan 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/L-DqdR70muA This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-last…

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Last place & proud of it: Arc of Attrition 50 - real life training & racing tips from Lizzie Hughes 49:00

9M ago49:00

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NEW 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…

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Why we run book author Danielle Ledbury shares how her project came to life 43:22

9M ago43:22

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Wonderful 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 W…

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How to stay MOTIVATED for winter ultra training (plus how to bend training around illness) 54:44

9M ago54:44

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We’re back with utterly, ultraly brilliant coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching to talk about how to stay motivated for ultra training during the winter, whether that’s for an early race (like from Jan to March) or just keeping things ticking over until Spring. We also cover what to do when you inevitably get one of those winter colds, covid or worse…

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COMPETITION & update! Nov - who's won £431 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Dec prizes 35:13

10M ago35:13

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Have 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 …

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How Jessica broke free from insomnia by letting go and accepting it without judgement (#54) 1:02:16

10M ago1:02:16

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Listen to the podcast episode (audio only) Jessica’s journey with insomnia began on a family vacation when she suddenly found it really hard to sleep. When she got home, her sleep recovered — until it was time to travel again. This pattern repeated itself, with sleep getting more difficult each time she traveled until insomnia stuck around even aft…

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Kristian Morgan's incredible Appalachian Trail record 2023 (southbound, supported) 55:40

10M ago55:40

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Delighted 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 …

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Winter base training for ultra runners - what NOT to do & what to definitely do! (Coach Tim Pigott) 55:57

10M ago55:57

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Have you ever wondered what you should be doing over the winter period to keep your body ticking over for next year’s ultras? Or maybe you even have a January ultra like the Arc of Attrition (hello! 50 miler for me!) or some version of the Spine race (you mad thing). Here’s what not to do and what to definitely do from our resident amazing coach & …

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COMPETITION & update! Oct - who's won £348 worth of trail & ultra run goodies? PLUS Nov prizes 34:40

11M ago34:40

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Have 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…

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