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Nov 17, 2020 • 55min

Best global running event! Runner & adventurer Danny Bent explains how to take part (10 Dec 2020)

On Human Rights Day (10th Dec) 2020, One Run Global are uniting thousands of people from 195 countries as they run, walk or move their body for one hour to raise funds to end child discrimination. https://onerun.global/take-part/ Originally on YouTube herehttps://youtu.be/D_j9v8g1Yuo Whether it’s running a 10k in your local park with friends or walking around the dinner table due to lockdown restrictions, everyone is invited. In this live chat we talk to runner, adventurer and happiness guru (we'll ask him what that is too!) Danny Bent about what One Run Global seeks to achieve and how we can all take part.  Find out more and join here! https://onerun.global/take-part/ Danny's website for more info on his adventures https://www.dannybent.com/Follow Danny on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/danny_bent/Buy Danny's books! Not All Super Heroes Wear Capeshttps://amzn.to/2UGPnEZYou've Gone Too Far This Time Sir!https://amzn.to/36KL0yx ---- 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/ Book a place on my beginner - intermediate trail running training camps here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 11, 2020 • 1h

What's it like to be an unsponsored, self-funded athlete breaking FKT's? (Jack Scott shares story)

Jack Scott recently broke Mike Hartley's 32 year old record on the 214 mile Southern Upland Way in South Scotland. He's a 26 year old unsponsored runner (er, not for too long me thinks!) who has also achieved FKTs (records) on the 188 mile Offa's Dyke Path and the 135 mile Glyndwr Way in Wales. Original YouTube broadcast https://youtu.be/JliOqsE-b28 In this live chat, Jack reveals what it takes to commit to such goals and be successful over such long distances as everything is self-organised and self-funded. And...what he aims to tackle next (some very exciting plans!). Follow Jack on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/trail.jack/ News story on Jack's Southern Upland Way FKT https://www.fionaoutdoors.co.uk/2020/11/runner-jack-scott-sets-new-southern-upland-way-record.html ---- 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/ Book a place on my beginner - intermediate trail running training camp here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 4, 2020 • 55min

Dean Leslie - filmmaker (makes all the stunning Salomon TV trail & ultra running videos!)

South African filmmaker Dean Leslie founded The African Attachment in 2006 and has made most of Salomon's beautiful running films for them, with his work taking him to every continent following the world's greatest trail and ultra athletes. He now runs a company called Wandering Fever with his wife Hannah Slezacek and their dog (and life-coach) Digby.  Thanks so much to Dean for chatting to us live this Wed eve 6:30pm UK time! Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/rLLR_NWLfVI ---- Support me on Patreon for perks & prizes https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Follow me on Instagram @WildGingerRunning  Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt or buff here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/ Book a place on my beginner - intermediate trail running training camps here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 29, 2020 • 56min

Beth Pascall - ladies' Bob Graham Round record (+ how fast she thinks the women's record could be)

Thanks so much to Beth Pascall for chatting to us about her incredible Bob Graham Round women's record, 24th July 2020.  Original YouTube version here https://youtu.be/0_RDQVwPeQ8 In this film we talk about how Beth got into ultra running, how she trained for her record-breaking Bob Graham round during the pandemic, how she balances running with her work as a busy doctor, and why she has spent so much time on the bike recently... She also gives us an insight into how she recovers between the Western States 100 and the UTMB (both of which she hopes to complete again in 2021). Beth shares with us what she eats on her long distance challenges and races, and what qualities she looks for in her pacers and support crew. She reveals what it's like to climb Broad Stand after 40miles of running, how she felt at the end coming into Keswick having broken the ladies' record, and how far she thinks women can go - can they beat Billy's time of 13 hours 53 like George Foster did recently with his 13:44?  Finally she talks about what's coming next for her in 2021 - we wish you all the best Beth! ---- 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/ Book a place on my beginner - intermediate trail running training camp here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 22, 2020 • 1h 2min

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.For all the disgusting blister images see the original YouTube live chat here! https://youtu.be/fs-Y3qMtGQUNikki has completed the Cape Wrath Ultra 2018, Winter Spine Race 2020 and she's aiming for the Dragon's Back Race 2022. She's an A&E consultant and race medic for Ourea Events who run the Dragon's Back, Cape Wrath Ultra, and the Skypine Scotland. This is a very useful blister care guide from Ourea Eventshttps://www.capewrathultra.com/guidance/2019/12/13/guidance-on-foot-care-for-participants-at-the-2020-cape-wrath-ultra Fixing your Feet blister care book:UK https://amzn.to/2HtAAKpUSA https://amzn.to/34giRPM K-Tape (Rocktape is the best brand)UK https://amzn.to/3dNmBLAUSA https://amzn.to/3of8cwK Moleskin padding for under K-tapeUK https://amzn.to/34keOSEUSA https://amzn.to/2HnAbcK Hypafix self-Adhesive tape for flat body areas like back & shouldersUK https://amzn.to/3jhshPbUSA https://amzn.to/31wVkYX 2 Toms Blister anti-chafe liquidUK https://amzn.to/34kel2Q 2 Toms Blister anti-chafe powderUK https://amzn.to/3jlRacH  Squirrel's Nut Butter anti chafe creamUK https://amzn.to/2TfvhB7USA https://amzn.to/34izhXH Sudocrem healing chafed skin creamUK https://amzn.to/37vTaMYUSA https://amzn.to/37u4yck  ---- 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/ Book a place on my beginner - intermediate trail running training camp here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 14, 2020 • 55min

Rickey Gates - TransAmericana, his book & film PLUS top tips for your own adventure

Thanks so much to Rickey Gates for chatting to us about his amazing 3,700 mile long trip across his home country - TransAmericana. His book (Cross Country) & film (TransAmericana) are out now. PLUS we mine Rickey for top tips on how to create your own adventure. First published on YouTube here https://youtu.be/9wGfqO60niw Watch Rickey's films here!https://linktr.ee/rickeygates Check out Rickey's website here for all his photos and writing, the link to his Run Every Street website and all the fantastic trips he runs, like Bus-Run-Bus and Run-Hut-Run! http://www.rickeygates.com/ ---- 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/ Book a place on my beginner - intermediate trail running training camp here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 8, 2020 • 1h 16min

Ultra running blogger, filmmaker & Run to the Hills podcast host John Kynaston shares training tips

Howdie folks! Tonight's live guest (Wed 6:30pm UK time) is John Kynaston. He's a very experienced off-road runner (over 50 ultras in the past 13 years!) he makes films of his races & documents his training in this award-winning blog https://johnkynaston.com/ John has also just started a great podcast called Run to the Hills - check it out!  The ultra running and multi-day advice John gives in this episode is absolutely fantastic, thanks so much to him for sharing his hard won lessons and tips! Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/Z9FMkhGXQWU John's blog is herehttps://johnkynaston.com/ John's podcast is Run for the Hills https://runtothehills.buzzsprout.com/ ---- 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/ Book a place on my beginner - intermediate trail running training camp here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 2, 2020 • 55min

Pennine Way FKT - Sabrina Verjee on the highs & lows of her' record (sound improves by Q3 sorry!)

Pennine Way FKT - Sabrina Verjee on the highs and lows of her ladies' record. Thanks so much to the incredible Sabs for sparing the time for this awesome chat, sorry about the sound at the start, we had to get her to sit closer to the mic as she was just using an iPhone as she ran to work that morning so didn't have her heavier laptop. Keeping it real folks! Original YouTube version https://youtu.be/YumraJDZVNU Also if you hear a happy baby in the background, that is the new offspring of our other mad adventure racing friend Lucy. She popped round to Sab's work to do a night walk with her and say Hi to me before and after the interview as I haven't seen her during Covid so it was fab that they surprised me with this! Thanks ladies! ---- 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/ Book a place on my beginner - intermediate trail running training camp here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 26, 2020 • 54min

ARCHIVE - How to choose the right trail shoes, running packs/waistbelts, headtorch, waterproofs, sports nutrition and road running shoes with MyRaceKit stores

There are so many trail shoes, running packs/waistbelts, headtorch, waterproofs, sports nutrition and road running shoes to choose from, how do you decide which is the best for you? I went to myRaceKit store in Sheffield to meet up with staff member Steve Franklin who shares all the advice you need to choose the perfect one for each of these essential pieces of kit. (socially distanced filming)Visit myRaceKit stores in Sheffield and Essex for friendly, professional running advice at every level, or browse and shop online https://www.myracekit.com/ This film is powered by myRaceKit - many thanks to them for asking me to create this series of 6 films for them about how to choose various key items of trail and ultra running kit.We cover trail running shoes, running packs & waist belts, nutrition, waterproof jackets & trousers, headtorches / headlamps, and road shoes.I hope you will find these useful and informative. MORE ABOUT myRaceKit At myRaceKit we are passionate about running and have raced across the globe in many events such as the Marathon Des Sables in the Sahara, the Grand to Grand in Utah/Arizona, the Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica, the Big Red Run in Australia, The Everest Trail Race in Nepal, UTMB Oman, Ultra Tour de Monte Rosa, the TDS, the Grand Union Canal Race, the Centurion 100-mile races, the Transrockies in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Oman Desert Marathon, Ultra Mirage 100km in Tunisia, and the list goes on. We are also passionate about great customer service and about helping every runner finding the kit that is right for them.Our philosophy is that there is no "one size fits all" and our aim is to give you the best possible advice for your particular event and race ambitions. Our dedicated team are all runners and/or triathletes and understand the needs of all levels so it doesn't matter if you are looking for a new pair of shoes for your first 5km, a light race vest for your Marathon training or first ultra, or if you are embarking on an extreme multi-day event. We would be delighted to help!You can buy all of our kit online, but we do have a store where you can try before you buy if you have any doubts. We offer a personal shopping service if you book in advance of your visit. We look forward to helping you finding the best kit for your next event!Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. #myracekit #enjoyyouradventure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 23, 2020 • 1h 18min

Runners' Q&A - heart rate for ultra, how to clean bottles & jackets, winter socks &gloves, first aid

Welcome! Welcome to the Wild Ginger Running Q&A, this is the show where I answer your questions about trail and ultra running, live on YouTube.  Questions covered tonight: we are going to be talking about 4 vital things that every trail runner needs to know - how to use heart rate for ultra training, how to clean kit to make sure it lasts for the longest possible time (particularly soft bottles and jackets), recommendations for winter socks and gloves and what to carry in a first aid kit. USEFUL FILMS AND PRODUCTS I SPOKE ABOUT IN THIS BROADCASTIan Sharman 80:20 for max training https://youtu.be/sJxkGCGfr0Ihttps://youtu.be/sJxkGCGfr0IJoe Friel live chat training for top performance after 50 years old https://youtu.be/F2SkKx54lR8 Milton Sterilising tabsUK https://amzn.to/3cp1EG9USA https://amzn.to/33QaWax NikWax Tech Wash and TX Direct - clean and proof twin packUK https://amzn.to/32VWYVmUSA https://amzn.to/32VOdKX Grangers All in One Clothing Care Kit - wash and proofUK https://amzn.to/2RYkt9HUSA https://amzn.to/3hUszeb Storm Apparel Eco-friendly Care Kit - wash and proofUK https://amzn.to/32T218OUSA can’t find sorry Bridgedale Stormsock made with Merino Wool for anti-bacterial anti-odour properties. UK https://amzn.to/3ctamTRUSA https://amzn.to/3kH7Lsj Bridgedale Light Hiker (trail running range coming spring 2021!)UK https://amzn.to/2FKrqchUSA https://amzn.to/3hTuBv3 1000 miles walking socksUK https://amzn.to/33ZazKWUSA https://amzn.to/2HqQKo5 INJINJI PERFORMANCE 2.0 OUTDOOR SOCKS - MIDWEIGHTUK https://amzn.to/33NuAUwUSA https://amzn.to/2RO7d7M Fingerless gloves with over-mittenUK https://amzn.to/364dLr4USA https://amzn.to/3cob6K1 The North Face E-Tip gloves UK https://amzn.to/3kHwk8KUK https://amzn.to/3hYncL3 Mammut mountaineering/climbing glovesUK https://amzn.to/3002pk2USA https://amzn.to/2FK6pyr Lifesystems Light & Dry Nano First Aid KitUK https://amzn.to/2HiclPkUSA https://amzn.to/3hWH55c In these live broadcasts always give priority to my Patreons who are the very generous and very loyal supporters of Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, so if you want access to our inner circle, exclusive Facebook group y’all, competitions, merchandise, extra content, meet ups, training advice, then then take a look at all the perks at https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning We have some newcomers joining us in the month of September, welcome to Holly Worton, Riki Wilson, Adrian Orringe, Simon Lakin, James Perry, and the amazing Peter Hunt has upped his pledge too, Thank you to all of you for joining and thanks to all my loyal subscribers for your awesome continued support! ---- 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/ Book a place on my beginner - intermediate trail running training camp here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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