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Stay motivated this autumn with the Strava Last of the Light challenge!
Time to get motivated as the nights draw in everyone! I’d love you to join me in a free Strava challenge that I’m doing this November called Last of the Light. Are you game? Join here. The challenge is to upload at least 12 hours of any activity to Strava during 25...
How to avoid & treat blisters – medic from Dragon’s Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers
How to avoid & treat blisters - medic from Dragon's Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers. Scroll down for links to all the blister care resources, tapes and creams Nikki recommended. Nikki has completed the Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Winter Spine Race 2020 and...
5 simple things we can do to increase trail running diversity – Taz Anwar (Twitter @ThisHijabiRuns)
I really enjoyed this chat on some super positive, easy things we can all do to increase diversity in trail running with Tazneem (Taz) Anwar, an Asics Frontrunner, mum of 3, hijab-wearing runner. Taz is @ThisHijabiRuns on Twitter, so do follow her there for fun,...
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...
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)...