
Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
Hi I’m Claire from Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, the best place for trail and ultra running advice. This is the podcast version of my live athlete and expert interviews which usually airs midday Wednesday or Thursday UK time. Join us live on YouTube for the chance to ask questions to our awesome guests, and support me on Patreon to guarantee you question gets asked. For more trail and ultra running advice, gear reviews and inspiration, subscribe to Wild Ginger Running on YouTube (it’s totally free) and follow me on Instagram @WildGingerRunning Links to any resources, gear recommendations, the YouTube version of the episode and Patreon are in the podcast show notes. Have fun, enjoy your run and I’ll see you on the trails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes

Sep 30, 2022 • 20min
COMPETITION! Sept - who has won £407 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Oct prizes
Who has won the Sept 2022 competition worth £407? And what is up for grabs in the October prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Available as a podcast here tbc or search Wild Ginger competition Sept in your usual podcast provider. Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6M0Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622 This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)Higher State clothing worth £100 (buy here https://www.sportsshoes.com/higher-state/)Ultimate Performance hydration bundle worth £72 (buy here https://amzn.to/3cz5xwI)Renee McGregor's book More Fuel You £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3zgEjCF) Next month's competition worth £470Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)Montane Spirit Waterproof Jacket £190 (buy here https://amzn.to/3LRRVdb)Curranz Blackcurrant Extract Capsules worth £50 (buy here https://amzn.to/3E7nduO) Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training plans, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it. ---- This film is self-funded. If you found it useful, please support me on Patreon for perks & prizes https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt, buff or my book here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2022 • 1h 2min
The overpronation myth - what running shoe brands will NEVER tell you - with podiatrist Nick Knight
The overpronation myth - what the running shoe brands will NEVER tell you - with Nick Knight from NK Active, one of the UK’s leading musculoskeletal and rehabilitation clinics. Nick shares the latest science which clearly states that overpronation is not a 'thing' and it doesn't cause injury. If you have a niggle or an injury it's much more likely to be a result of increasing your training load too rapidly and not doing 18mins of strength work 3 times a week, plus other important training aspects that are often overlooked like sleeping and eating well. Luckily Nick reveals the top 3 things we can do to avoid or reduce injury and the best 3 quick & easy strength exercises.https://nkactive.co.uk/ Original broadcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/bUerYjf5JfY 00:00 Welcome Nick01:20 What is overpronation?08:04 Flat feet?09:37 Shoe brand myths15:04 Need insoles?17:25 High arches & overpronation21:02 Need stability shoes?24:35 Banned shoes26:02 Why trail shoes are neutral29:18 Top 3 things to avoid injury46:37 Top 3 strength exercises53:16 Zero drop shoes?56:13 Supination & insoles?58:14 Rehab timescales?59:47 Find & follow Nick My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2022 • 53min
Claire chats to Nik Knight from NK Active about how she went from runaphobe to editor of Trail Running mag etc!
Howdie folks, yes it's me the creator of Wild Ginger Running and nope I have not always loved running! We were introduced at school and it kinda ruined it for me as you will find out in this podcast. Then Nik asks me lots of questions about how I got to be editing Trail Running magazine 2010-2017, setting up Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel and podcast and writing my book, the Ultimate Trail Running Handbook, plus my 3 top tips for running motivation. Enjoy! Claire NK Active https://nkactive.co.uk/ My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Buy stuff & get discounts https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2022 • 1h 8min
What’s your fave trail running shoe? Claire & Vicky reveal their top 3 choices after reviewing 100s!
Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/OcPdDp2-bwEGear Chat #1 - Claire & Vicky discuss their current favourite trail running shoes PLUS a brief interlude where we review Outdoor Provisions energy bars & nut butters. What are your fave trail shoes atm? Let us know in the comments below! Hmm just listening to this back, my mic didn't seem to be working very well, I'll see if I can sort that out for next time. Sorry folks, dead annoying when one person on a broadcast is a different volume to the other!!! Bear with! Other films we mention:Scarpa Spin Infinity review https://youtu.be/T6oq-l1kbUILa Sportiva Mutants review (best grippy trail shoes) https://youtu.be/rzvc4VokMvELa Sportiva Karacal review (road to trail shoes) https://youtu.be/7-IbkR4FDHcTop 4 wide-fit trail running shoes https://youtu.be/ejhB9qRXabUScott Supertrac RC review https://youtu.be/_mr8Sjlz2yMCoros Pace 2 review https://youtu.be/bGSg8buoY-oCoros Apex review https://youtu.be/xQ0sc9v8JqUThe £125 Soar running shorts before I chopped them up! https://youtu.be/vCGW3TpFgw0 My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2022 • 59min
Claire goes on Carla Molinaro’s (LeJog record holder) chat show
Just for Patreons and also the podcast, I'm sharing a little chat I did for Carla's SCY group. I've now joined her strength and conditioning programme, woo! Running free of injuries...that's the plan! If you want to join to you can try it out for free with Carla's 7-day free trial here https://www.carlamolinaro.com/scy My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2022 • 30min
COMPETITION! August - who has won £409 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Sept prizes
Who has won the August 2022 competition worth £430? And what is up for grabs in the September prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally broadcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/Qi_X8PxFhOQ Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6M010 best tips for your FIRST or FASTEST trail race (useful for the Skyline Scotland this Sept!) https://youtu.be/M1FdEZ6WTgASkyline Scotland playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DMrstqUWCaeMrVhtvrj-aKHow do you write a book of running routes? Author Ross Brannigan shares his story https://youtu.be/NChJsiNrJuUWhy you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622 This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)Joss Naylor clothing by Ascendency Apparel £100 (buy Joss' book here https://amzn.to/3JizrBC)Outdoor Provisions environmentally packaged snacks £54 https://www.outdoorprovisions.co.ukRoss Brannigan's book Running Adventures Scotland £20 (buy here https://amzn.to/3PJZ9Bn)Renee McGregor's book More Fuel You £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3zgEjCF) Next month's competition worth £407Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)Higher State clothing worth £100 (buy here https://www.sportsshoes.com/higher-state/)Ultimate Performance hydration bundle worth £72 (buy here https://amzn.to/3cz5xwI)Renee McGregor's book More Fuel You £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3zgEjCF) Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training plans, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it. ---- This film is self-funded. If you found it useful, please support me on Patreon for perks & prizes https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt, buff or my book here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 2022 • 40min
Gear testing live chat! Soar Trail Shorts, Salomon recovery flip flops, LifeSystems First Aid & more
A quick chat about what I've been testing lately or am about to test in more detail on Wild Ginger Running Youtube channel. Soar Trail Shorts, Salomon recovery flip flops, LifeSystems First Aid kits & headtorch and emergency bivvy bag, Nitecore headtorches and Ultra Lightweight Energy Brick, and a quick look at the Altra Timp 4 and Inov8 TrailFly G 270 zero drop trail running shoes. Scroll down for links to products. My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Altra Timp 4 https://amzn.to/3BVY6diInov8 TrailFly G 270 https://amzn.to/3SIJp3aSoar Trail Shorts https://www.soarrunning.com/collections/all-products/products/utr-shortSalomon Index Break flip flops https://amzn.to/3pcJbnD Life Systems Trek First Aid Kit https://amzn.to/3QCMX5wLife Systems Nano First Aid Kit https://amzn.to/3ActFOJLife Systems HeatShield Bag https://amzn.to/3zOvVu5Life Systems Intensity 280 Headtorch https://amzn.to/3QjeRna Nightcore UT27 520 lumens Headtorch https://amzn.to/3pbYXioNitecore HC65 V2 1750 lumens Headtorch https://amzn.to/3QdPCT3Nitecore NB10,000 External Battery Ultra Lightweight Energy Brick https://amzn.to/3AcnRov Goal Zero Venture 75 (new version of the 70 I mentioned) https://amzn.to/3JNcBC0Goal Zero Nomad 10 Solar Panel (new version of the Nomad 14 Plus that I have) https://amzn.to/3BYFl9m Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 2022 • 31min
COMPETITION! July - who has won £430 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS Aug prizes
Who has won the July 2022 competition worth £430? And what is up for grabs in the Aug prize this month? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/bCyDgwaXvuo Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6M010 best tips for your FIRST or FASTEST trail race (useful for the Skyline Scotland this Sept!) https://youtu.be/M1FdEZ6WTgASkyline Scotland playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DMrstqUWCaeMrVhtvrj-aKHow do you write a book of running routes? Author Ross Brannigan shares his story https://youtu.be/NChJsiNrJuUWhy you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622 This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)Montane Lite-Speed Trail Pull-On £80 (buy here https://amzn.to/3voywJM)Skyline Scotland Trail Race entries x 2 worth £65 = £130 Next month's competition worth £409Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)Joss Naylor clothing by Ascendency Apparel £100 (buy Joss' book here https://amzn.to/3JizrBC)Outdoor Provisions environmentally packaged snacks £54Ross Brannigan's book Running Adventures Scotland £20 (buy here https://amzn.to/3PJZ9Bn)Renee McGregor's book More Fuel You £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3zgEjCF) Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Wild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training plans, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear. There are only about 100 Patreons so the odds on a win are way better than the lottery. What is not to like? Do it do it. ---- This film is self-funded. If you found it useful, please support me on Patreon for perks & prizes https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt, buff or my book here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2022 • 60min
Top 3 runners’ nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor
Top 3 nutrition myths busted with leading sports dietitian Renee McGregor, author of More Fuel You (her latest book), Training Food and Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Goes Bad. See below for links to each book and other helpful nutrition content from Renee and Wild Ginger Running. Original YouTube broadcast https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6M0 Follow Renee on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/r_mcgregor/More Fuel You https://amzn.to/3zgEjCFTraining Food https://amzn.to/3vjRPEhOrthorexia https://amzn.to/3czz1u3 Tara Brack https://amzn.to/3cLD5aRAnita Bean's Pad Thai tofu recipe https://youtu.be/axH6EtBM15UTrail & ultra running nutrition advice playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DldcBWgqzSepMRc4goybQb My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 16min
How to train for 100 miles (with summer Spine Challenger course record breaker & coach Tim Pigott)
How to train for 100 miles with summer Spine Challenger course record holder 2022 (it's actually 112 miles!) and endurance coach Tim Pigott from HP3 coaching who 12 years ago was on life support after a car crash. Incredible achievement either way, but with so many surgeries and rehab to get back in the game, this really is an awesome feat. HP3 coaching https://www.hp-3.co.uk/Original YouTube chit chat here https://youtu.be/dRzi1AvUNOAMore films from Tim on Wild Ginger Runninghttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t Chapters:00:00 Welcome Tim!04:10 Finding time to train?10:25 How important is the right shoe? - Tim wears the Scarpa Golden Gate Kima RT https://amzn.to/3ayTzCA15:24 Tim's accident23:08 Tim's recovery29:50 Nutrition for ultra? - Supernatural Fuel pouches https://amzn.to/3ayTzCA42:13 How to run well in the heat?49:40 Stay motivated in tough parts?55:39 Training for 100 miles?1:00:31 Recovery? Compex eStim & massage gun - https://amzn.to/3ayTzCA1:05:55 Who inspires Tim?1:09:24 What's next? A book?1:13:43 Thank you Tim, goodbye! Training advice https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A9FttMd01qgbylfEbZm8LoNutrition advice https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DldcBWgqzSepMRc4goybQbTrail & ultra running gear tests https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A1DZpDqxAD2luskVWu_x-o My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.