Interviews
Expert insight from the world’s top trail and ultra runners
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NEW Pennine Way FKT record! Inov-8 athlete Damian Hall (live chat with Q&A)
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....
MENTAL RESILIENCE for runners with mental health champion & World Record Breaker Sally Orange
Delighted to have mental health champion and multiple World Record Breaker Sally Orange on the live chat to share her story and hard-won advice on how runners can build mental resilience. Sally went from suffering severe depression and anxiety to becoming a...
Train for an ultra marathon in a city – with NZ trail running champ Ruth Croft (for Vert Run)
Howdie folks! This Wed's 6:30pm guest is none other than super champion New Zealand trail runner extraordinaire, RUTH CROFT! She has created a "train for a 50 mile ultra marathon while living in a city" training plan with a new company called Vert Run who do really...
What am I testing? – NEW Spring & Summer trail & ultra running gear (LIVE CHAT)
Currently in the kit testing pipeline we have a quick first look and first thoughts on the super light Montane Podium waterproof jacket and trousers, the OMM Waterproof Skirt, the COROS Apex GPS watch, the body-mapped mesh Camelbak Zephyr, the new Ultimate Direction...
Poems about running – award-winning poet & blogger @RunningMrJones (how, why & creative advice)
In a departure from the usual elite athlete / running coach interview, I'm very excited this week to have award-winning poet and blogger Alistair Jones from @RunningMrJones join us to share his creativity and inspiration. I've been following Alistair and sharing...
How to train for Glen Coe Skyline – technical ground & downhill with Georgia Tindley (1st lady 2019)
Very excited to present a newly sponsored Skyrunning athlete to you this Wed 6:30pm UK time - Georgia Tindley, ladies winner of the Glen Coe Skyline 2019 and now sponsored by Merrell! She is a total pro at running over rough ground, scrambling, and power-hiking up...
Camille Herron’s training & nutrition advice (tacos & beer!) PLUS will she try The Barkley Marathons?
An amazing live chat with the ever-positive and so, so lovely, incredible record-breaking US road & trail runner Camille Herron! Camille won Comrades 2017 and holds so many American speed records for road and trail from marathon to 100 mile distances we've lost...
How to do the Cape Wrath Ultra – with record holder & endurance coach Marcus Scotney (best advice!)
Record-holder & ultra running coach Marcus Scotney explains what it takes to train for and complete the 250 mile (400km) 8-day Cape Wrath Ultra in Scotland, UK. (Scroll down for links to other useful films and gear we mentioned) In this episode you’ll find out how...
The key to ultra running success – Debbie Martin-Consani (BGR, UTMB, TdG, Spine, ML100, GUCR, GB 24hr)
"There's a naked man up there with his head up an arse," said ultra endurance athlete Debbie Martin-Consani on the finish line of the Spine Race 2020. From sleep deprivation to nutrition and training and everything in between, join us for a fantastic conversation with...
Paul Tonkinson – running comedian, author & podcaster talks red wine & running
Hello everyone! This is no April Fooll! Having mastered the art of the Skype login like a total pro, Comedian Paul Tonkinson is on the live chat tonight, Wed 1 April 6:30pm UK time. Paul has also just published a book, 26.2 Miles to Happiness and he does the...