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 sponsored by SOAR Running who make top quality, sustainably-manufactured trail gear that will last ..read more

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 filmed stopping to do a dance on the trail, how did he get time? And....what's next in 2024? Origina ..read more

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 Running who make top quality, sustainably-manufactured trail gear that will last you a lifetime. Chec ..read more

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.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Meet me ..read more

How to reflect on the highs and lows of your race year when planning your 2024 goals - we chat to coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/opjeslOZtS0 Coming up next time with Tim: How to execute the perfect winter base training Five key things to learn from DNFs that will make you a better ultra runner Resources: How to avoid & treat blisters - medic from Dragon's Back & Cape Wrath Ultra Nikki Sommers https://youtube.com/live/fs-Y3qMtGQU Compex recovery tools - message Tim on Instagram direct for the best deals https://www.i ..read more

Thanks so much to Damo and Basil for chatting to us about their training for Tor des Geants 2023, Damo with his 4th overall in 72hrs and Basil with his 135hr time, absolutely incredible both. Let’s find out their training secrets. Plus they’re going to share more about Basil's new almost-charity they have just set up called Into Ultra, helping people from disadvantaged backgrounds get into ultra running. Aren’t they just bally good chaps? Very wholesome. Can’t wait to hear more! Join us live or later here! Originally on YouTube here Find out more https://intoultra.org.uk/home Follow Damo http ..read more

Have you won anything in the Sept 2023 competition worth £307? And what is up for grabs in the Oct 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/_rpTxBjxOC0 Resources mentioned Why is SOAR Running gear so expensive? https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg Mick Siouville's Jersey Intertidal Challenge film https://youtu.be/L0zFKkIB1eQ?si=59CVQx4SfF0u3UjS Lloyd Watkin Marathon des Sables interview https://youtube.com/live/4kXLKPrzZf8 Melissa Mason's 100 miler interview https://youtube.com/live/sotDv1E-Us8 ..read more

We talk to Tim Soar, the founder of SOAR running gear to find out what makes it so expensive. We’re thinking it’s a lot to do with sustainability and ethical working practices… let’s hear it from the man himself! See the shorts I'm banging on about on the original YouTube broadcast here https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg Discount 15% off use code wildginger15 https://www.soarrunning.com/pages/sustainability My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Wi ..read more

Kitsquad is all about breaking down the barriers to low income families accessing the outdoors - if we donate our old running and outdoor gear to them, they check, clean and reproof it and send it to low income individuals families so they can enjoy the outdoors. Since launching Kitsquad in Feb 2020 founder Fran Pearson and team have supported over 200 people and taken in thousands of outdoor items ready to send out to less fortunate folk. To our knowledge Kitsquad is the only organisation doing this, and not only is this venture very noble, but it’s environmentally fantastic to recycle the ki ..read more

Have you won anything in the Aug 2023 competition worth £463? And what is up for grabs in the Sept 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Og0h8rVtzRY Resources mentioned Open-ear headphones review https://youtu.be/t-OsvbhQd2k Tony's Camper Tribe film https://youtu.be/oolHc7dr0kE My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Meet me at Nene ..read more