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What’s it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT’s? (Jack Scott shares story)

What’s it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT’s? (Jack Scott shares story)

by Claire Maxted | Nov 11, 2020 | 100 milers, FKTs, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts

Jack Scott recently broke Mike Hartley’s 32 year old record on the 214 mile Southern Upland Way in South Scotland. He’s a 26 year old unsponsored runner (er, not for too long me thinks!) who has also achieved FKTs (records) on the 188 mile Offa’s...
Rickey Gates – TransAmericana, his book & film PLUS top tips for your own adventure

Rickey Gates – TransAmericana, his book & film PLUS top tips for your own adventure

by Claire Maxted | Oct 14, 2020 | 100 milers, FKTs, Multi-day, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts, Ultra

Thanks so much to Rickey Gates for chatting to us about his amazing 3,700 mile long trip across his home country – TransAmericana. His book (Cross Country) & film (TransAmericana) are out now. PLUS we mine Rickey for top tips on how to create your own...
Pennine Way FKT – Sabrina Verjee on the highs & lows of her’ record (sound improves by Question 3 sorry!)

Pennine Way FKT – Sabrina Verjee on the highs & lows of her’ record (sound improves by Question 3 sorry!)

by Claire Maxted | Oct 2, 2020 | FKTs, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts, Ultra

Pennine Way FKT – Sabrina Verjee on the highs and lows of her ladies’ record. Thanks so much to the incredible Sabs for sparing the time for this awesome chat, sorry about the sound at the start, we had to get her to sit closer to the mic as she was just...
John Kelly talks GRAND ROUND – training, running, support, highs, lows (& Krispy Bo’s!)

John Kelly talks GRAND ROUND – training, running, support, highs, lows (& Krispy Bo’s!)

by Claire Maxted | Sep 3, 2020 | Bob Graham Round, FKTs, Multi-day

John Kelly talks about his Grand Round – training for it, running it, his support team, highs & lows, and of course, his latest KrispyBo invention. He really split his fans with this one… Pre-Grand Round KrispyBo’sThe British KrispyBo…Scone...
NEW Pennine Way FKT record! Inov-8 athlete Damian Hall (live chat with Q&A)

NEW Pennine Way FKT record! Inov-8 athlete Damian Hall (live chat with Q&A)

by Claire Maxted | Jul 30, 2020 | FKTs, Pennine Way, Trail Chat LIVE Q&As with athletes & experts, Ultra

Top ultramarathon runner Damian Hall has set a new record time (FKT) for the 268-mile Pennine Way – while also cleaning the trail of litter at the same time! Podcast version here or search Wild Ginger Running Damian Hall in your usual podcast provider. BOOKS Damian...
“It’s not a record” Sabrina Verjee says of her recent Wainwright’s ladies’ FKT of 6 days 17hrs 51min

“It’s not a record” Sabrina Verjee says of her recent Wainwright’s ladies’ FKT of 6 days 17hrs 51min

by Claire Maxted | Jul 15, 2020 | FKTs, Multi-day, Wainwright's

Completing every single one of the Lake District’s 214 Wainwright’s summits within 6 days 18hrs is no mean feat, but first lady to do so, Sabrina Verjee from Langdale, has declared that her ‘record’ is “not a record” due to...
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