
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 25, 2024 • 40min
What's it like to be a trail & ultra race director? Due North Events founder Mel Steventon explains
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.comOriginally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/fr0ziPJvzD0This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and the Coventry Way 40 miler this April. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your racehttps://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quizMy 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.

Jun 19, 2024 • 39min
Imogen Boddy - UK 3 Peaks record holder shares the highs & lows of her 700km challenge
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/iniQsHXezl4Thanks to Naak sports nutrition for sponsoring the live broadcast and podcast, I’m looking forward to testing out their energy gels when I get over this bronchitis and can run again! Wana try some? Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.comMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow 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 4, 2024 • 1h 6min
How to manage having an injury as a runner - with coach & Physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching
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 has a calf injury, and channel supporter Deborah has had 3 injuries in the last year so she has a lot of questions for Tim that I think we all could benefit from, so we run through them and more in this broadcast. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/OYfX42lGjkwMy exercises and workouts playlist This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition which I used on the Arc50, Coventry Way 40 and Keswick Mountain Festival 25k. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunningIn 2000 a car on the wrong side of the road, overtaking on a blind summit, crashed into coach Tim's car leaving him in a coma for two weeks and life-threatening injuries that took him years of surgeries and rehab to recover from. He is now mostly held together by metal. Find out more about the accident and his road to recovery here https://www.youtube.com/live/dRzi1AvUNOATim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & HydrationTim's ultra advice playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62tMore info and book coach Tim and his team here:https://www.hp-3.co.ukMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow 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 31, 2024 • 33min
Competition draw May24 - plus live draw £25 Naak nutrition voucher ONLY for those watching LIVE!
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_AQAWatch my Three Peaks Race route recce / guide here https://youtu.be/zWdkmM0TLTYThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Näak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I am surprised I have any of their delicious chocolate and peanut bars left, they are so moreish even when not on the run! I ate more Näak bars on my next ultra, the 40 mile Coventry Way that I last completed aged 16 walking with my dad! Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/Resources:My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow 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/ Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRBuy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Discounts!Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:Lakeland Trails race place £52Camelbak Quick Stow Flask 500ml £52 Adidas Xperior Windweave Windproof £150Armitt Running Int’ Fells exhibition pair of tickets £15Steve Chilton The Three Peaks Race book £1680 Noir Ultra Chocolate £30Two more books £40 in the live draw!Plus Naak sports nutrition bundle £25 - only in the live draw!Next month's competition worth £367Lakeland Trails race place £52Super Sparrow Tritan Sports water bottle 1.5L & Flask £50Columbia Summit Valley Technical Hoodie £65 NNormal Tomir 2.0 £150 Chocolate and books prize live £50Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version...obvs!), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningWild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’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. ----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.

May 15, 2024 • 46min
How impactful is an Impact Marathon? Runs & community projects in Nepal, Guatemala & Jordan
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-calendarOriginally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/xYnrZPJHK5wThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used the chocolate and peanut bar and salted caramel waffle on my Coventry way 40 on Sunday, both delicious. If you want to try them use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.comNaak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your racehttps://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quizMy 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.

May 8, 2024 • 46min
What is smart running? Authors of the book Smart Running, Jen & Sim Benson, reveal all!
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/ZFEMrU3vmv8Smart Running: The ultimate guide to becoming a fitter, stronger, more confident runnerhttps://amzn.to/3y217c8https://jenandsimbenson.co.uk/books/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 used the chocolate and peanut bar and salted caramel waffle on my Coventry Way 40 miler last month, both delicious. If you want to try them use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.comNaak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your racehttps://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quizMy 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.

Apr 30, 2024 • 29min
Competition draw April24 - plus live draw £30 running book draw ONLY for those watching LIVE!
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/JPxB0V5XHj8Watch my Three Peaks Race route recce / guide here https://youtu.be/zWdkmM0TLTYThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Näak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I am surprised I have any of their delicious chocolate and peanut bars left, they are so moreish even when not on the run! Looking forward to eating more Näak bars on my next ultra, the 40 mile Coventry Way that I last completed aged 16 walking with my dad! Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/Resources:My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow 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/ Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRBuy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Discounts!Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:Lakeland Trails £52Sungod sunnies £150Entry to OMM for two worth £18880 Noir Ultra bundle worth £30Two running books from my bookshelf £30Next month's competition worth £380Lakeland Trails £52Camelbak Quick Stow Flask 500ml £52 Adidas Xperior Windweave Windproof £150Armitt Running Int’ Fells exhibition pair of tickets £15Steve Chilton The Three Peaks Race book £1680 Noir Ultra Chocolate £30Two more books £40 in the live draw!Plus Naak sports nutrition bundle £25 - only in the live draw!Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version...obvs!), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningWild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’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. ----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.

Apr 24, 2024 • 50min
Steve Chilton's book - The Three Peaks Race: the history & characters of the marathon with mountains
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/yrNidbk2rk4More books from Steve Chilton:https://amzn.to/3xROBfphttps://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 Steve's books.Steve's blog site:https://itsahill.wordpress.com/about/More interviews with Steve on this channel:https://youtube.com/live/WVbuEUURETEThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used the chocolate and peanut bar and salted caramel waffle on my Coventry way 40 on Sunday, both delicious. If you want to try them use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.comNaak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your racehttps://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quizMy 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.

Apr 10, 2024 • 55min
Best peri-menopause advice for trail & ultra runners from expert Dr. Juliet McGrattan
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_EFind out more about Juliet's resources and courses on her blog https://drjulietmcgrattan.com/Juliet also recommends the Menopause Matters website https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/Juliet’s booksSorted: The Active Woman's Guide to Health https://amzn.to/3PWWHJNRun Well: Essential health questions and answers for runners https://amzn.to/4aOMDKNThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used the chocolate and peanut bar and salted caramel waffle on my Coventry way 40 on Sunday, both delicious. If you want to try them use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.comNaak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your racehttps://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quizMy 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.

Mar 29, 2024 • 31min
Competition draw March24 - plus live draw £25 Näak sports nutrition ONLY for those watching LIVE!
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/1bOeEXvh5cMThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Näak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I am surprised I have any of their delicious chocolate and peanut bars left, they are so moreish even when not on the run! Looking forward to eating more Näak bars on my next ultra, the 40 mile Coventry Way that I last completed aged 16 walking with my dad! Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/Resources:My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow 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/ Like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRBuy a buff at my shop here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Discounts!Näak Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:Lakeland Trails £52Sidas socks & insoles bundle £115Beet It! Performance & Recovery pack £75Light yourself up bundle from UP worth £50Year’s subscription to Zombies! Run! $90 / £71Näak sports nutrition bundle - live people only draw! £25 (every other month 2024)Next month's competition worth £450Lakeland Trails £52Sungod sunnies £150Entry to OMM for two worth £18880 Noir Ultra bundle worth £30Two running books from my bookshelf £30Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons (paid ones not the free version), sign up now for automatic entry every month here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningWild Ginger Running Patreons also get exclusive freebies, discounts, films and training advice, their own special Facebook group and Strava Club, plus automatic entry into my monthly competition to win £300’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. ----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.