Beginners
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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...
10 min OBSTACLE garden workout for runners (balance, co-ordination, ankle strength & cardio)
Improve your balance, co-ordination, ankle strength AND get a great cardio workout in just 10 minutes with an obstacle course in your garden. You don’t need any special equipment, just random items from your house (that you don’t mind accidentally treading on). Here I...
Achilles rehab, best ankle, knee & glute strength moves for runners (with physio & coach Tim Pigott)
On tonight's live broadcast sports physio and endurance coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching shares his expertise. https://youtu.be/DZLqAIQS9ys Thanks Tim for answering the following questions for the Wild Ginger Running Patreons: What length skipping rope?...
10 min skipping home workout for runners – fantastic cardio & foot strength (Covid-19 lockdown)
Well this is the most frustrating film I ever made! This was my second attempt at this workout AND I forgot to start my watch both times, DOH! Hope you are better at skipping than me here. Skipping tips welcome. Rope too short? Weather too windy? Or just too much...
How to climb 100m up the stairs in your own home
This film will show you how to climb 100m up your stairs at home, and, perhaps more importantly, make you feel more motivated to do it and keep going! Follow me on Instagram @WildGingerRunning #StaySafe #StayActive #StaySane (scroll down for more home workouts)...
Best way to run or walk 5k in your home & garden (5 tips & motivation)
With so many people across the world in lockdown situations and the possibility potentially looming for us here in the UK too, here are my top 5 tips for making your home runs as fun and worthwhile as possible, including inspiration from those in our Covid-19k...
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...
10 min CHAIR WORKOUT – stay happier & healthier at home (& easy relaxation at your desk!)
My friend at Stamford Striders running club, Suzanne Moon, works at our local newspaper the Stamford Mercury. She asked if I'd create a nice easy home workout for people who aren't runners, as all my other workouts on this channel are quite energetic! They are doing a...
Home workout – 20 min leg strength & cardio for trail & ultra runners (works for walkers too!)
Howdie! This is my first home workout film to help you stay fit, healthy and motivated during the coronavirus situation. You may not have a race to work towards right now, so this is an ideal time to work on cross-training and leg strength, while keeping your heart...