Interviews
Expert insight from the world’s top trail and ultra runners
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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...
PUB QUIZ 7pm tonight live on YouTube!
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. https://youtu.be/UyVjaQZBXzM Need motivation? Join the Covid-19k Challenge Facebook group or Strava Club to...
Ellie Greenwood – Western States 100 record holder & ultra running coach shares training advice
On tonight's live broadcast Western States record-holder Ellie Greenwood shared her hard-won advice as a record breaking ultra runner and coach for Sharman Ultra. First Ellie advised on some home CV and strength workout ideas for staying at home during the coronavirus...
Improve your running technique – advice from movement coach Shane Benzie of Running Reborn
Thrilled to announce that this Wed's 6:30pm live show guest is technique and movement coach and researcher Shane Benzie, with whom I made this very interesting film last year (scroll down for link to tonight's live Q&A). https://youtu.be/WNDirZrY7rc Uphill umph?...
How to do the Bob Graham Round while living in the south of England (nowhere near mountains!)
Tonight's live chat (6:30pm Wed) was another very interesting one. We had a very nice chap called Bob Diggles who recently launched a podcast called the Bob Graham Sounds which I have been really enjoying on my long runs while testing out various running headphones...