
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

Jun 29, 2022 • 53min
How do you write a book of running routes? Author Ross Brannigan shares his story
We are joined tonight by the awesome Ross Brannigan, author of Running Adventures Scotland - 25 inspirational runs in Scotland's wild places. Hear more about how he got into mountain running, why and how he wrote this inspiring book and take a sneak peak at the adventures within its pages.Read Ross' blog https://rossrunswild.com/Buy Ross's book here! https://amzn.to/3xYMToONan Shepherd's book The Living Mountain: A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland https://amzn.to/3nJWXNXMy 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.

Jun 15, 2022 • 40min
How a mum of two trains for 50 & 100 mile ultras (chat with ’normal’ runner Hannah Bazley)
Thanks loads to Patreon Hannah Bazley for a great interview where she shares how she trains for 50 and 100 mile races with two kids, one with special needs. We don't know how she does it! Good luck to Hannah for the summer Spine challenger 110 mile race Sat 18 June 2022! Follow her live tracker here she is number 112https://live.opentracking.co.uk/ssc2022/ Podcast version here https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-47ty3-124fad5Blister care film here https://youtu.be/fs-Y3qMtGQUMore training advice from Wild Ginger Running https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A9FttMd01qgbylfEbZm8LoMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe 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.

Jun 3, 2022 • 54min
Interview with Sonny Peart - ultra runner, Asics Frontrunner and co-founder of Black Trail Runners
Hey guys! Delighted to have Sonny Peart on the live chat 5:15pm today, Sonny is an ultra runner and brand ambassador for Asics and he co-founded Black Trail Runners which is a community and campaigning charity seeking to increase inclusion, participation and representation of Black people in trail running. Let's hear more! Join us live or later here! Black Trail Runners https://www.blacktrailrunners.run/Black to the Trails https://www.blacktothetrails.co.uk/More training advice from Wild Ginger Running https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A9FttMd01qgbylfEbZm8LoSabrina Pace-Humphey's interview https://youtu.be/YpXXiI6UY0sMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe 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.

May 13, 2022 • 55min
New gear on test May 2022, Inov-8 Parkclaw G 280, Montane windproof, Garmin 245, 1000 Mile socks
Howdie! In April and May I’ve been testing out the Inov-8 Parkclaw G 280, the Montane Featherlite Trail Windproof Jacket, the Garmin 245 Music, the 1000 Mile Lite Socks Anklet socks, Joss Naylor’s new range of clothing, Ascendancy Apparel, some eco-friendly leggings from Euphoria, and a Mooncup. Links to all of these goodies and any other films I mentioned are in the film description below so if you want to support the channel at no cost to you then those are the ones to use. (Scroll down) Original YouTube broadcast https://youtu.be/G3kIKxikaF0 00:00 Welcome to the new gear test chat! What's coming up on WGR soon06:53 Inov-8 Parkclaw G 280 trail running shoes https://amzn.to/3PszQnE17:05 Montane Featherlite Trail windproof jacket https://amzn.to/37EJEKb22:46 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS watch https://amzn.to/3wr0XGH30:50 1000 Mile Lite Anklet recycled socks https://amzn.to/3wltn4Z34:53 Joss Naylor Ascendancy Apparel https://www.ascendancyapparel.com/joss-naylor and Joss Naylor Lakes Meres and Waters book https://amzn.to/3wnTBnF41:04 Euphoria Fitt eco-friendly leggings https://www.euphoriafitt.com/45:22 Mooncup menstral cup https://amzn.to/37KdGfC51:40 Buy my book ;) https://amzn.to/3NbYiaI Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260 V2 review https://youtu.be/qpkkHrOh6hkCoros Apex review https://youtu.be/xQ0sc9v8JqUDouble layer socks explained https://youtu.be/3-tRl-YFH2o Joss Naylor on uphills, pain & Guinness https://youtu.be/OLscTqhYZTkThe secret to 85 years old and still running strong! Q&A with legendary fell runner Joss Naylorhttps://youtu.be/O4g3saZrMxs Use my special link & code to 80Noir Ultra dark chocolate for athleteshttps://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGRDiscount code for 20% off: 80NUWGR Please like and subscribe on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningBuy my book https://amzn.to/3NbYiaIMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2022 • 58min
How to start trail running, hill training in flat places, X-training & coming back after injury/baby
My film this week is a little bit different - it’s an interview with Franchesco from Vert.Run interviewing me about how to start trail running, training for trails if you don’t live near hills, the best cross-training, enjoying races and adventures, coming back to running after having an injury or a baby and loads of motivation to get outside this winter and have a lot of fun on the trails. There are lots of great tips and bits of advice in this episode, but if you want more, there’s always my book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook with load more advice on gear, nutrition, injury, route planning and training plans from 5k to 50k. This interview is also available as a podcast both from Wild Ginger Running and on Vert.Run’s new podcast Running Long, so do check out their podcast for tonnes more fantastic advice from awesome athletes like Ruth Croft, Lucy Bartholomew, Tom Evans and Pascal Egli. Enjoy this episode, subscribe to my YouTube channel and/or podcast and stay tuned for more trail and ultra running advice and inspiration from Wild Ginger Running. My book https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyMy book playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DjLIqfFPMqdKitwlV4qPjr Please like and subscribe 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.

Apr 13, 2022 • 40min
How to train for hills in flat places (expert coach Andy Pye from Trail Running West Midlands)
How to train for hills in flat places with coach Andy Pye from the Trail Running West Midlands, fantastic to chat to him about the Midlands Tops route and get some of his awesome training advice.Andy Pye is a UK Athletics Fell/Trail Coach in Running Fitness, Endurance Coach, UESCA Ultra Running Coach, and L4 Strength and Conditioning Coach (in training) who will coach runners from beginner to elite standard, improve your overall running fitness, strength and technique, as well as preparing you to compete in all distances of off-road running and OCR events.Contact Andy for his Trail HIIT and Run sessions and coaching through his website herehttps://trailrunwestmidlands.co.uk/ Running poles review here https://youtu.be/uscqefSRU58 Please like and subscribe 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.

Apr 6, 2022 • 30min
Jasmin Paris - highs & lows of Barkley Marathons 2022 (PLUS things she’d do differently in 2023)
VERY excited to announce that we have the incredible Jasmin Paris talking about her Barkley Marathons experience on the live chat 6:45 - 7:15pm Wed 6 April. Thank you Jasmin! Podcast version tbc search Wild Ginger Running on your usual podcast provider. More interviews with Jasmin:How Jasmin Paris set the Montane Spine Race outright record (while still breastfeeding)https://youtu.be/OQLsbNZ5ScQ Top 10 endurance running tips - from Montane Spine Race record-breaker Jasmin Parishttps://youtu.be/KE4a2o_yfc8 Jasmin Paris - Bob Graham record holder (ladies) reveals secret to endurance successhttps://youtu.be/4asWZpdvjF0 Please like and subscribe 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.

Mar 31, 2022 • 21min
COMPETITION! March - who has won £404 worth of trail & ultra running goodies? PLUS April prizes
Who has won the March 2022 competition worth £404? And what is up for grabs in the April prize this month? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Original YouTube broadcast here https://youtu.be/i9jiXdeqEk8Links 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 or our training camp https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Other relevant films:Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUHow to clean smelly run kit & shoes with Nikwax https://youtu.be/GXau7Pe8CIsMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622RunFestRun night race https://youtu.be/8TzKO2hpbt8RunFestRun interview with Chris Evans https://youtu.be/j1NhHJRVd_w This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition (March 2022) gave the lucky winner a chance to win:Silva Cross Trail 7XT £160Maurten nutrition £60Torq 1 box of mixed gels non-caffeinated, 1 box of mixed flapjacks £65Nikwax BaseWash, BaseFresh and Sandal & Sports Shoe Wash plus Paramo t-shirt worth £554 x packs of new 1000 Mile Lite Anklet socks with 89% recycled materials £52The Runner’s Code by Chaz Newkey-Burden £13 Next month's competition (April 2022) worth £605Silva Cross Trail 7XT £160Maurten nutrition £60Ultimate Performance Ease Sunflower Belt x 5 at £12 each = £602 x Run Fest Run adult camping passes worth £325!!! 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 110 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 or buff here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2022 • 48min
How strength training makes you a better trail & ultra runner - LeJog record holder Carla Molinaro
Delighted to chat to LeJog world record holder Carla Molinaro about her awesome records, adventures and how she believes simple, regular strength training has played a huge part in her success and staying injury free. Find out how your trail and ultra running too can benefit from strength training with Carla's advice here, and more online here https://www.carlamolinaro.com/scy The podcast version here and on all the usual podcast streaming services, search Wild Ginger Running. Coming Thurs 31 March... Please like and subscribe 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/ Welcome to the Wild Ginger Running live broadcast everyone! I’m thrilled to be here tonight asking your questions to Carla Molinaro, the fastest woman to run from Lands End to John’o’Groats. Fresh out of the first or was it the second lockdown in July 2020, she completed this 1327km run in 12 days and 30 minutes. So we’ll be hearing all about the highs and lows of this incredible achievement, PLUS you can be coached by Carla! She runs SCY for runners, which is - strength, conditioning and yoga - an online community to help runners like us get faster, more efficient and run further without injury, so we’ll be getting some super good tips a little later into the show so stay tuned! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2022 • 1h 8min
Gear chat LIVE! Shokz Openrun Pro, Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260, Harrier Curbar 5L pack, Torq & Maurten
Tonight I’m going to be talking about the Shokz OpenRun Pro bone-conducting headphones, the Inov8 X-Talon Ultra 260 and Brooks Cascadia 16 trail shoes, comparing the new, great value Harrier Curbar 5L running pack to the old one, and sharing some thoughts on the latest sports nutrition from Torq, Maurten, Precision Fuel PF90, 80Noir Ultra dark chocolate (check out the link below for a 20% discount using my special link for them!). The podcast version will be available tomorrow on all the usual podcast streaming services. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Buy my book - The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook UK https://amzn.to/3ok4yBeUSA https://amzn.to/397A1Aj Exercises playlist from my bookhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DjLIqfFPMqdKitwlV4qPjr Aftershokz Aeropex reviewhttps://youtu.be/n-_EwcKE5Mg Harrier launchhttps://youtu.be/5khanuCGW50 Nene Valley Trail Races - come and meet me!https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ 80Noir Ultra dark chocolate for athleteshttps://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGRDiscount code for 20% off: 80NUWGR GEAR links Shokz Openrun ProUK https://amzn.to/3tv5U13 Inov-8 X-Talon Ultra 260 V2UK https://amzn.to/3qvH13s Brooks Cascadia 16UK https://amzn.to/3IxEg7V Torq nutritionhttps://amzn.to/3LbXO3g Maurten nutritionhttps://amzn.to/3iycJJ8 Precision Fuel PF90 Gelhttps://amzn.to/3IxExrt (sorry only PF30 available atm here) ----Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Buy my book - The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook UK https://amzn.to/3ok4yBeUSA https://amzn.to/397A1AjNon Amazon option http://bit.ly/trailbook Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt or buff here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/ If you found this film useful, please support me on Patreon for perks & prizes https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Book a place on my beginner to intermediate trail running training camps here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.