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Best way to run or walk 5k in your home & garden (5 tips & motivation)

Best way to run or walk 5k in your home & garden (5 tips & motivation)

by Claire Maxted | Mar 30, 2020 | Advice, Beginners, Covid-19k Challenge, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Training

With so many people across the world in lockdown situations and the possibility potentially looming for us here in the UK too, here are my top 5 tips for making your home runs as fun and worthwhile as possible, including inspiration from those in our Covid-19k...
PUB QUIZ 7pm tonight live on YouTube!

PUB QUIZ 7pm tonight live on YouTube!

by Claire Maxted | Mar 27, 2020 | Beginners, Covid-19k Challenge, Inspiration, Motivation, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts

Join me tonight 7pm UK time for a trail & ultra running PUB QUIZ, live on my YouTube channel Wild Ginger Running. Watch at 7pm or later on the link below. Need motivation? Join the Covid-19k Challenge Facebook group or Strava Club to keep active and get support...
10 min CHAIR WORKOUT – stay happier & healthier at home (& easy relaxation at your desk!)

10 min CHAIR WORKOUT – stay happier & healthier at home (& easy relaxation at your desk!)

by Claire Maxted | Mar 25, 2020 | Advice, Beginners, Covid-19k Challenge, Exercises, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Training

My friend at Stamford Striders running club, Suzanne Moon, works at our local newspaper the Stamford Mercury. She asked if I’d create a nice easy home workout for people who aren’t runners, as all my other workouts on this channel are quite energetic! They...
Home workout – 20 min leg strength & cardio for trail & ultra runners (works for walkers too!)

Home workout – 20 min leg strength & cardio for trail & ultra runners (works for walkers too!)

by Claire Maxted | Mar 23, 2020 | Advice, Beginners, Covid-19k Challenge, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Training

Howdie! This is my first home workout film to help you stay fit, healthy and motivated during the coronavirus situation. You may not have a race to work towards right now, so this is an ideal time to work on cross-training and leg strength, while keeping your heart...
Join the Covid-19k Challenge!

Join the Covid-19k Challenge!

by Claire Maxted | Mar 20, 2020 | Advice, Beginners, Covid-19k Challenge, Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Training

Stay fit, motivated and happier during the coronavirus lockdown by running, walking or cycling at least 19km every week as part of our friendly and supportive Facebook group. Sticking to government and medical guidelines, we are going to run, walk or cycle at least...
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