Ultra distance
Training tips and advice for ultra distance running
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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....
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...
HYDRATION – what to drink when on a 100 mile race, from coach Scotty Hawker (3rd place UTMB 2019)
Thanks so much to Scotty Hawker, coach and Camelbak athlete, for his great tips on hydration for 100 milers, especially UTMB. 0:00 Congrats & training with Pau Capell and Hayden Hawks 1:49 Racing in the UK? Bob Graham Round? 2:47 Hydration tips for 100 milers...
Top 3 tips for endurance from Harry Runs after his 15th place at UTMB 2019 (3rd Brit!)
Fantastic to get Harry Jones' top 3 tips for building running endurance the day after he completed his first ever 100 mile race, the UTMB (of course!) and came an incredible 15th place overall, making him 3rd Brit to cross the finish line! Harry will also be chatting...
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...