Now we have the next Last Place & Proud of It guest, where we celebrate the awesome runners who have come last at races and challenges. Today we welcome the incredible, the unstoppable Andy Dewar from Shipley, West Yorkshire who holds the SKT (Slowest Known Time) for no less than two epic challenges, the Wild Peak Half Round and the Petzl Lunar Round, which is what we will be grilling him about today. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/j0qqwH5v9x0 The Petzl Lunar Round is a 40km challenge with 2,900m of ascent over 13 Lake District summits, starting and finishing from th ..read more

Today's live chat at 1pm today is going to be an update on GEAR that I've been testing lately, namely the NNormal Tomir 2 trail shoes, a first look at the Insta 360 Ace Pro 2 action camera, and a review of the Naak baars and gels that I like the best. Patreons, do you have any trail & ultra gear questions for me or the group? Pop them on Patreon or in the exclusive Patreon FB group or join us live to get them answered! First broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Jsis1bQlPe4 Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and ..read more

Have you won anything in the October 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £390? And what goodies are up for grabs in the November 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/G6FEldpS6nE This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels no ..read more

Think you can't run a 100 mile ultra? Well the truth is....you absolutely can! Especially if you read this awesome new book by Jen Benson. This lunch we had such a lovely chat to Jen about 'The Path We Run', which charts the ups and downs of her 100 mile journey, with advice and inspiration along the way from ultra running greats and experts like Courtney Dauwalter, Jasmin Paris, Beth Pascall, Lucy Bartholemew and more. It's a great read, wonderfully written with some fascinating insights. For example, did you know, Courtney DNFed her first 100 miler? There are lots of great tips and bits of ..read more

How to run with chronic pain & fatigue from health & wellbeing coach Joanne Lee Smith. Find out how mindset can help you with fibromyalgia and long term conditions concerning chronic pain and fatigue. In a nutshell, Jo found that whether she ran or not, she was still in the same kind of pain, so why not run a 100 mile ultra! Find out how that worked for her, how she trained, and find out if any of her ideas will work for you. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Z77uk9KBEHc Find out more about Joanne https://www.joanneleesmith.com/ Join Joanne's challenge! https://www ..read more

I'm going to do a deep dive into the mandatory kit packing for The Arc 50 tomorrow 4pm, sharing all the tips from the comments on YouTube. Do you have any trail or ultra running race gear questions for me? Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/qPnHvvjKofE This live broadcast / podcast is sponsored by Naak nutrition and I’ll be sharing a little taste test with you at the start of the show. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/ My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/Cl ..read more

Do you worry about going over on an ankle while running off-road? Coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching has the answers, and it turns out, wobble boards just don't cut it for trail and ultra runners - we talk concentration, technique, rehab & prehab strength exercises, plyometric moves, shoes and more! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/TBNBqEVB8pg Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioning sessions. If you want to ..read more

How to be a more resilient runner - with Jen Scotney, author of Running Through the Dark, host of the Resilience Rising podcast, former Human Rights Lawyer and podiuming ultra runner, writer, coach, speaker, yoga teacher and Mountain Leader. Jen's book is a deeply personal account of her journey through grief and pain while dreaming about setting a record on the Pennine Way. It's a story about resilience, about never giving up, and battling through the night and always believing that there will be a new dawn. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/sDa7g2ADcPg How to run 100 mile ..read more

Today at midday we’re talking to coach & expert Fran Blackett from Run Like A Haggis about navigation - how it’s easier than you might think, shouldn’t be intimidating or put you off fell and mountain running, some key, basic skills everyone can easily learn and the inspiration to stretch your skills further on a navigation event like a mountain marathon. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/4s38Irch9pQ Get a Silva compass https://amzn.to/4gnzjR4 Book Fran's courses here https://www.runlikeahaggis.com/ Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runlikeahaggis And F ..read more

Have you won anything in the August 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £438? And what goodies are up for grabs in the Sept 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra chocolate worth £50+ total only to LIVE VIEWERS ONLY! So tune in for your chance to win! Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/HEnNfz6L4wE This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and ..read more