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Should trail & ultra runners do strength work? (essential info from Skyline Scotland athletes)
Last September I was at the finale of the Golden Trails World Series at the Skyline Scotland and asked some of the top international athletes like Stian Angermund-Vik and Meg Mackenzie what strength work they do, why they think it’s important for trail runners, and...
When are you too injured to train or race? How to recover quickest? (coach Ian Sharman’s advice)
Ever wondered how bad your niggle or injury needs to be to think about not starting (DNS) or dropping out mid-race (DNF)? And what's the best way to ensure a quick recovery to get you back on the trails as fast as possible without losing too much fitness? Ian Sharman...
How to PACE an ultra marathon & 100k races (with pro Hayden Hawks)
Find out how best to pace yourself on an ultra marathon or 100k race with pro athlete and coach Hayden Hawks. He emphasises the importance of nutrition in helping you to pace your long distance running effort, and he also touches on how to fit training in as he has 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...
Zero to Ultra – START YOUR JOURNEY – series with Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching (episode #1)
In this new series with coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching, Tim explains how to start your journey into ultra running, covering all the things you need to think about to start training for your dream race! Next episode coming soon! 0:00 Who is Tim?1:40 Why? - Your...
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...
PUB QUIZ 7pm tonight!
Join me tonight for a pub quiz about trail & ultra running live on my YouTube channel on this link. Watch live or later! https://youtu.be/UyVjaQZBXzM
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...
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...
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...