What's it like to be a trail & ultra race director? Due North Events founder Mel Steventon shares her story, how she went from founding the company in 2017, taking it through the covid lockdown and working hard to increase female entrants and encouraging a more ethnically diverse participation. Mel is surely one of today’s trail running race trailblazers, let’s hear how she and her team make it happen. Sign up to Mel's events here! https://duenorthevents.com Originally on YouTube here https:...
Jun 25, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 139
We chat to Naak-sponsored athlete Imo Boddy, who last month broke the UK 3 Peaks record summiting Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 6 days 5 hours 43 mins, RUNNING between each mountain. Oh, and did we mention she is only 24 years old and also holds the women’s record for John O’Groats to Lands End (Jogle) from two years ago? Absolute legend, we can’t wait to find out more! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/iniQsHXezl4 Thanks to Naak sports nutrition for sponsoring the liv...
Jun 19, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 138
Hi everyone and welcome to the Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel live broadcast and podcast, today are covering how to manage having an injury as a runner, with the twinkle-toed, resistance band whisperer, coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching! So, injury - this can be anything - I’ve got bronchitis at the moment (apologies for all the coughing), Patreon Sally Gilson had a fall and was rescued by Mountain Rescue, Patreon Tadeuz has an irregular heartbeat problem, Patreon Hannah Bazley...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 137
Have you won anything in the May 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £450? And what goodies are up for grabs in the June 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/UUYo5ix_AQA Watch my Three Peaks...
May 31, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 136
We are chatting to Nick Kershaw from the Impact Marathon Series at 11am, hope you can make it! The Impact Marathons are all over the world (like Nepal etc) and not only do you get to run a great trail race, but you also stay with a local family and contribute to community projects to help the people that live there, like sustainable agriculture, a new water pump/well and better schooling. https://www.impactmarathon.com/race-calendar Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/xYnrZPJHK5w...
May 15, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Interview - authors of Smart Running, a book by Jen & Sim Benson, a fabulous book with a unique 'build your own training plan' feature, plenty of strength moves, nutrition info, gear and kit care advice. We find out what they actually mean by smart running, and get some handy tips and advice for trail and ultra running. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/ZFEMrU3vmv8 Smart Running: The ultimate guide to becoming a fitter, stronger, more confident runner https://amzn.to/3y217c...
May 08, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Have you won anything in the April 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £450? And what goodies are up for grabs in the May 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/JPxB0V5XHj8 Watch my Three Peak...
Apr 30, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Steve Chilton's latest amazing book - The Three Peaks Race: the history & characters of the marathon with mountains. We chat to Steve about his incredible account of this iconic Yorkshire fell race. https://www.threepeaksrace.org/ Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/yrNidbk2rk4 More books from Steve Chilton: https://amzn.to/3xROBfp https://www.gnbooks.co.uk/product/the-three-peaks-race/ And do ask your independent bookstore to order them for you if they don't already stock St...
Apr 24, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 132
Best peri-menopause advice for trail & ultra runners from award-winning author, speaker, blogger & coach Dr. Juliet McGrattan. We cover everything from symptoms like brain fog and anxiety to weight gain, muscle loss and osteoporosis, and why running (and strength training) is so good in combatting some of the negative changes during peri-menopause. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/7gLjjYurS_E Find out more about Juliet's resources and courses on her blog https://drjuli...
Apr 10, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Have you won anything in the March 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £363? And what goodies are up for grabs in the April 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win! First broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/1bOeEXvh5cM This broadca...
Mar 29, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 130
Last Place & Proud of it: Lakes Traverse 100k - this chat with the super inspirational Caroline Johnson really made me fall in love with ultra running again! She describes a super friendly, supportive race through stunning Lake District scenery with generous cut offs (just the way I like it!) which has really reminded me how much I miss that place! Off camera at the end Caroline said she would also like to do the Northern Traverse (the whole 190 mile coast to coast route at the same time as ...
Mar 28, 2024•47 min•Season 4Ep. 129
Upping the distance, gradually - the jump from 50 mile ultras straight to 100 miles sounds a bit much so I’ve booked the Race to the King 100k (65 mile) ultra in June 2024. Does the training differ at all? What should I be doing? And as usual for this exhausted mum, what’s the minimum I can get away with? Coach and Physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching is here again to share his advice, ahead of his Chianti Ultra Trail this weekend - good luck Tim! How to go from 50 mile ultras to 100km (65 mile) ...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 128
Today we chat to the amazing last placed runner of the 3-day, 135 mile Ring of Fire 2023, Terry McCormick. Terry suffered from a bad stomach on the first day, then a horrendous blister on the second day (turn away during the photos if you're squeamish!), and continued on with the third day! He's an absolute machine. Enjoy all his tips in this episode of Last Place & Proud of it where we celebrate the achievements of those at the back of the pack on Britain's most famous and brutal trail and ...
Mar 14, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 127
We chat to nutrition expert Grégoire Guyot from Näak sports nutrition about how to fuel optimally for an ultra using their bars, waffles, purees, energy drinks and protein recovery powders. Over the next couple of months they will be bringing some new products to the UK market, including bars using sustainable cricket protein, can't wait to try these! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/LnLzspw6j5Q This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-la...
Mar 08, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Have you won anything in the Feb 2024 competition worth £362? And what goodies are up for grabs in the March 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 or a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win! Original version live on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/lbUPpg7Qt6o This broadcast and podcast i...
Mar 01, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 125
In this live broadcast I’ll be showing you the differences between the new Altra Timp 5 and the older version the Timp 4. I’ll be reviewing the new Harrier Lomond insulated jacket, and I’ll also be sharing the details of a super weird scam product that wouldn’t look out of place as an April Fool’s! PLUS I answer paid Patreon’s gear questions live from our Patreon website and exclusive Patreon Facebook group. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/W-xbWngl2ag This live broadcast / po...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 125
Don’t be despondent about your DNF! I just DNF-ed the Arc 50 this Jan so Coach Tim is going to share with us his top 5 great things that you can learn from your latest ultra trail race DNF. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/EtZgFrkbTAg Arc 50 DNF race film https://youtu.be/G3z0-NU6a4w Photo: Steve Ashworth This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/ Tim has made some Wild ...
Feb 13, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 124
Today I’m super interested to be chatting to two of my Patreons Sean O’Keefe and Christian Poulton about how they nailed the Arc of Attrition 50 first time this Jan 2024. I got timed out about 12 miles from the end reaching the Godevry checkpoint 15mins after the 8pm cut off, so I’ll be comparing notes to see what I need to do differently next time if I give it another shot in 2025 and we'll be compiling a top 10 tips between us all to help you out. Good luck! Originally on YouTube here https://...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 4Ep. 123
Have you won anything in the Jan 2024 competition worth £447? And what is up for grabs in the Feb 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. NEW for 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 or a couple of running books worth around the same total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/7vDGZVD_AMs This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sp...
Jan 31, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 122
Today we’re covering the 5 most common mistakes not to make the week before your ultra with incredible, unassailable coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching because I have the Arc of Attrition 50 miler on Saturday and I'm about to do it in a fairly new pair of my fave ultra running shoes, without great prior training and feeling a cold from my toddler coming on - should you run at all the week beforehand? So Tim's going to explain what not to do just before your next ultra, and a few last...
Jan 23, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 122
I'm going to do a deep dive into the mandatory kit packing for The Arc 50 tomorrow 4pm, sharing all the tips from the comments on YouTube. Do you have any trail or ultra running race gear questions for me? Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/qPnHvvjKofE This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition and I’ll be sharing a little taste test with you at the start of the show. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/ My book, The Ultimate Trail Runnin...
Jan 19, 2024•55 min•Season 4Ep. 121
Delighted to chat to the incredible Graeme Brouder who was the last Brit to cross the line in the 2023 Spine Race, 268 miles along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, which takes place in the depths of winter every January. What makes Graeme tick? What training did he do and how did he stay mentally strong enough never to give up? Let’s find out in this live chat! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/LqSEmS_tO-U This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition ...
Jan 10, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 120
Happy New Year! Have you won anything in the Dec 2023 competition worth £458? And what is up for grabs in the Jan 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/L-DqdR70muA This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I’ll be using Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January. Use code W...
Jan 03, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 119
NEW SERIES FOR 2024! Sneak preview first episode. I’m going to be honest here - I’ve reached a stage where I am (in a nice way) non-plussed about elite athletes winning races and setting records. I used to be in awe of these lofty achievements, but I have a lot more in common with and even more awe for the people in the middle of the pack, the back of the pack, and the person who comes LAST OF ALL. So this new series celebrates the ‘normal’ ultra runners who come last in some of the UK’s most fa...
Dec 20, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Wonderful to chat today to Danielle the author of Why We Run, tales of fell and trail running in the Lake District. It's a beautiful book with so many inspiring stories in from elite athletes to everyday enjoyers of our fave sport - running in the mountains! Orignally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/3YDQVpT2mpA We also have a copy of Why We Run in the December competition so if you want to be in with a chance to win this book and a host of other great prizes then make sure you support m...
Dec 12, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 118
We’re back with utterly, ultraly brilliant coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching to talk about how to stay motivated for ultra training during the winter, whether that’s for an early race (like from Jan to March) or just keeping things ticking over until Spring. We also cover what to do when you inevitably get one of those winter colds, covid or worse - the flu. When should you push on through and when should you just give yourself a break? Tim will reveal all in this chat! Today’s training chat is...
Dec 05, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Have you won anything in the Nov 2023 competition worth £431? And what is up for grabs in the Dec 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/QtiAP4bVcbQ Resources mentioned Silva Trail Runner Free Hybrid review https://youtu.be/TFotaSpaKFg My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on Patreon http...
Nov 30, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Delighted to chat to athlete Kristian Morgan about his incredible Appalachian Trail southbound, supported record of 45 days, 4 hours and 27 minutes, finishing on 16 Sept 2023. Kristian has shaved over 18 hours off the previous record held by the legendary Karl ‘Speedgoat’ Metlzer in 2016. Kristian is also a coach so we have a few questions for him about long distance and multi-day running from how to deal with foot pain to the essential gear to carry. We also want to know why he was frequently f...
Nov 22, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Have you ever wondered what you should be doing over the winter period to keep your body ticking over for next year’s ultras? Or maybe you even have a January ultra like the Arc of Attrition (hello! 50 miler for me!) or some version of the Spine race (you mad thing). Here’s what not to do and what to definitely do from our resident amazing coach & physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/zxfwJwTaXYo Today’s training chat is sponsored by SOAR Ru...
Nov 07, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Have you won anything in the Oct 2023 competition worth £348? And what is up for grabs in the Nov 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Podcast version search "Wild Ginger Running Competition Sept" in your usual podcast provider or click here Resources mentioned Why is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagr...
Nov 03, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 113
