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The lowdown on the latest trail and ultra running clothing, footwear and accessories
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Best MULTI-TERRAIN trail running shoe 2020 (Salomon, Inov-8, La Sportiva, Dynafit, Altra, Hoka)
Dave Taylor from Fell Running Guide reviews 6 of the best trail running shoes for all different types of terrain from grass to mud to rocks and a little bit of road thrown in. Which will he award the Wild Ginger Running Best in Test award to? Watch until the end...
Trail & ultra running Q&A – training worries & adaptions during coronavirus (COVID-19 SPECIAL)
Welcome! Welcome to the Wild Ginger Running Q&A, this is the show where I answer your questions about trail and ultra running, live on YouTube. (Scroll down for links to other useful resources/films/gear that get mentioned) https://youtu.be/ljn8COh5wjQ Questions...
Best headphones for runners 2020 – Jaybird vs Aftershokz review (all you need to know)
There's only one pair of wireless headphones runners need to buy in 2020 in my opinion...but you might think differently, let me know in the YouTube comments 🙂 every ear is different! This is a head to head test of the Jaybird Vistas vs the Aftershokz Aeropex, both...
Trail & ultra running Q&A – training worries & adaptions during coronavirus (COVID-19 SPECIAL)
SPECIAL CORONAVIRUS TRAINING TALK TONIGHT - This is the LIVE Q&A show where I answer your trail & ultra running questions. Scroll down for links to useful things I talked about in the show. Tonight I answered 6 questions from my Patreons who are so generous to...
Runners’ Q&A – Coronovirus, ankle strength, jacket care, breathability, ultra shoes & newbie races
LIVE Q&A show where I answer your trail & ultra running questions from the YouTube comments! Scroll down for links to things I talked about in the show. This was a really fun one tonight, we had a great chat, thanks guys! Tonight I talked a tiny bit about...
Best windproof running jacket (£13 – £130) – Salomon, Inov-8, Kalenji, Ronhill, Berghaus, Black Diamond tested
Which trail/ultra running windproof jacket is best for you? Here's my review of 6 lightweight windproof jackets for runners from total budget options at £13 to premium £130 products and everything in between. All weights are for a women's size 12 jacket. (Scroll down...
What trail & ultra running gear couldn’t you live without? (top athletes reveal their fave kit)
Here's the trail & ultra running gear that international athletes (like Meg Mackenzie, Ricky Lightfoot, Max King and Judith Wyder) simply cannot live without. Filmed at the finale of the Golden Trails World Series at the Skyline Scotland in September. What trail...
How do inov-8 design & make trail shoes? (incl. GRAPHENE GRIP & wide fit/cushioning info)
This Wednesday's 6:30pm LIVE SHOW featured the inov-8 product team! Shoe manager Bo "Dr. Grip" Oudshoorn and athlete manager/PR Lee Procter. Both were in the hot seat to chat about Inov-8's heritage, how they research, design and make their shoes, including Graphene...
Inov8 Roclite G 275 (graphene grip) trail shoe review
Regular Wild Ginger Running fans will know that I’m still managing my foot injury, plantar fasciitis, by wearing mainly road shoes for most of my trail running, which makes it difficult for me to test new trail shoes. So that you don’t go short on shoe reviews, I’ve...