March competition winner! Update & April competition prize reveal. Who is the lucky Patreon supporter of Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel who has won the Intermediate Trail Bundle worth £150 from Harrier this month??? And there’s a bonus prize for a lucky someone watching live :) Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/8iGb953iJLU

The Harrier Intermediate Trail Bundle includes a Kinder 10L race vest, soft bottles, longer soft bottle straws, collapsible cup, neck tube, first aid kit and emergency survival bag with whistle. Perfect for trail runners looking to step up their distance.

And what is April’s competition prize???

All Patreons are entered automatically into the prize draw, become a Patreon here for your chance to win trail and ultra running prizes! https://www.patreon.com/wildgingerrunning

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The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/36tuO8x

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Coach & Physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching takes us through the physical and mental training jump you need to take to go from happily completing 50+ mile one-day (ish!) ultras, to a 6-day mulit-dayer ultra like the Dragon’s Back Races.

Is the preparation and training actually that much different?

What key skills do you need to enjoy your transition from single day ultras to mutli-dayers?

How do you know how your body will cope with the day after day movement?

Nutrition?

What about blisters? See this great film on how to prevent and cure ALL types of blisters from Dragon's Back medic Dr Nikki Sommers https://youtube.com/live/fs-Y3qMtGQU

Sleep deprivation?

Admin at camp?

Nutrition before the race - weight loss beforehand?

My Dragon's Back SKT films will be sponsored by Harrier trail & ultra running gear. Find out more about their awesome and very reasonably-priced kit here http://harrierrunfree.co.uk/ Subscribe to Wild Ginger Running and click the notifications bell so you don't miss out on any episodes!

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Ahead of my Dragon's Back SKT (Slowest Known Time) over 6 separate weekends this year, Dragon's Back Race director Shane Ohly shares the story of his FKT (Fastest Known Time) over this 6-day route that he organises annually - 380km with 16,400m ascent in 4.5 days in August 2024. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/gmlpKK8r7VI

Why did he decide to take on such an epic challenge? What were the highs and lows? When did he think he might quit? This was the first FKT on the Dragon’s Back Route - could he go faster? Does he plan to have another crack at it? Who does he think might smash it up next?

https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/

My Dragon's Back SKT films will be sponsored by Harrier trail & ultra running gear. Find out more about their awesome and very reasonably-priced kit here http://harrierrunfree.co.uk/ Subscribe to Wild Ginger Running and click the notifications bell so you don't miss out on any episodes!

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

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Meet awesome Wild Ginger Running Patreons Christian Poulton and Lloyd Watkins, who both took on the infamous Dragon’s Back Race - a 380km, 6-day ultra over the mountainous spine of Wales, from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle every September. https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/

Originally broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/MvadSDFebas

Christian completed the race while Lloyd DNFed on Day 4 - he’s going back for another shot this year. Join me to find out more about what the race is like, advice on training and racing and what the race means to both of them.

Thanks so much for Christian and Lloyd for chatting to me for this broadcast and podcast, wishing Christian many congratulations and a good recovery, and best of luck to Lloyd in the 2025 Dragon's Back Race! https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/

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Today are talking about the 10 easiest things you can do to improve your ultra running this year with talented chef, should be on bake off, gingerbread house-making coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching! We do a deep dive on the following:

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/-fBSUjIF0qI

1 More easy volume (slow running and walking) in zone one

2 Sleep, one of the biggest things for recovery, more than gadgets and potions

3 Nutrition - deep dive on your day to day nutrition not just workouts

4 Daily mobility recovery - stretching, foam roller yoga 10 mins morning and eve

5 Strides, not high intensity but puts snap and spring in the legs

6 Fuelling the gut - improve ability to take on carbs during training

7 Strength! At least two strength sessions per week, 20-30mins

8 Mind - ultra marathons are a mental as well as a physical challenge. Need resilience

9 Cross-training - non-running activities are also really important

10 Fun! Even the elites have to enjoy it, enjoy training and racing

Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including strength drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

ABOUT OUR TIM

In 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/dRzi1AvUNOA

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

Please like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGR

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Competition draw December - then a pause on comps for 2025!

Sign up for my FREE talk midday Sun 26 Jan at the National Running Show at the Harrier Trail Zone, top 10 essential tips for beginner ultra runners: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-tips-for-beginner-ultra-runners-with-claire-maxted-wild-ginger-running-tickets-1111293511809

If you bring your copy of either of my books I can sign them for you, or Bloomsbury will have a stand there if you want to buy one and bring it over to my talk to get it signed :)

Have you won anything in the December 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £362? And when is the next spot prize? Become a Patreon to support the channel, win spot prizes, get training advice from myself and physio & coach Tim, be part of the lovely Patreon community and get some exclusive Patreon films. https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/p15y1qF9uvA

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and I really rate them - and that's coming from someone who usually can't stand gels!

This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win:

Lakeland Trails £52

OMM Mtn Fire 15 Vest £110

Petzl Swift RL £115

Sending everyone Buffs worth £10

Books worth £45 (spot prizes only for those watching live!)

Choc worth £30

Please note: December 2024 is the last monthly Wild Ginger Running competition draw - it is paused for the foreseeable while I do the Dragon’s Back Race SKT (Slowest Known Time!) over 6 separate weekends in 2025. There will be spot prizes for Patreons throughout 2025, Patreon-only films and Patreon-priority given to live chats with Physio & Coach Tim Pigott and other expert guests throughout the year. Plus Patreons can connect with me at any time on the Patreon app to ask questions and get advice on all aspects of trail and ultra running, and gear choices. And the exclusive Patreon-only FB group is still in full swing with a super community of lovely runners there to support and advise you. Please still join as a new Patreon as your support is very much valued. https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

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Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/

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This year Martin Elcoate from The Green Runners ran almost every single one of the 400 squares of a custom OS Map centred on his house. What a fascinating, personal challenge! Along the way he discovered surprises, took photographs of each grid square, ran more local trails than ever before, did a bit of trespassing and scrambling through bushes and met some interesting people, all in the name of a better connection with the landscape that he has lived in for the last 20 years, and promoting his commitment to The Green Runners - to run more locally.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Rb1lSGLeQCw

Find out more about The Green Runners here

https://thegreenrunners.com/

Read all about Martin's OS Map challenge here

https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/guides/running-in-squares-os-map-squares/

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 try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My 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

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Competition draw November and update - good news and bad news about the channel!

Have you won anything in the November 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £448 And what goodies are up for grabs in the December 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 or 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/FTvHkE1aPN4

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and I really rate them - and that's coming from someone who usually can't stand gels! Try them out with my code WILDGINGERRUNNING at uk.naak.com for a 15% discount!

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 £52

SOAR Cargo Tights £200

Fenix HM65R-T headlamp £111

2 x Books £30

1 x Chocolate worth £30

1 x Naak £25

Next month's competition worth £362

Lakeland Trails £52

OMM Mtn Fire 15 Vest £110

Petzl Swift RL £115

Sending everyone Buffs worth £10

Books worth £45

Choc worth £30

Please note: December 2024 is the last monthly Wild Ginger Running competition draw - it is paused for the foreseeable. There will be spot prizes for Patreons-only throughout 2025, Patreon-only films and Patreon-priority given to live chats with Coach Tim Pigott and other expert guests throughout the year. Plus Patreons can connect with me at any time on the Patreon app to ask questions and get advice on all aspects of trail and ultra running, and gear choices. And the exclusive Patreon-only FB group is still in full swing with a super community of lovely runners there to support and advise you. Below is the information for December only, this will not be the case from Jan 2025 onwards. Please still join as a new Patreon though as your support is very much valued, and listen to this broadcast where I reveal the exciting new project for 2025 - year of the Dragon!!!

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/WildGingerRunning

Wild 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.

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My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

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

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Mental strength for ultra running races & training in the dark from coach & physio Tim Pigott.

Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/otkUadbp_P4

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 try these gels, and Naak’s tasty energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/

Order my second book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook, here! It features training plans from 50k to 160k from coach Tim! https://linktr.ee/ultimateultrarunninghandbook

Also available as a podcast, search Wild Ginger Running 'Tim Pigott protect ankles' in your usual podcast provider or click here.

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 strength drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning

ABOUT OUR TIM

In 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/dRzi1AvUNOA

Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & Hydration

Tim's ultra advice playlist

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t

More info and book coach Tim and his team here:

https://www.hp-3.co.uk

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My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

My 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/

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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 the Climbers' Shop in Ambleside, between sunset and sunrise - within the hours of darkness. Fancy setting a new SKT? Find out more here! https://thelunarround.com/

Andy's Lunar Round Strava link - https://www.strava.com/activities/10282257951

Andy's post Lunar Round instagram post - https://www.instagram.com/p/C0HWl-vMSXz/

Time and date moonlight app https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/light.html

Proper good mountain weather forecasts https://www.mwis.org.uk/

This broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, I’ve tried their energy gels now and I really rate them - and that's coming from someone who usually can't stand gels! Try them out with my code WILDGINGERRUNNING at https://uk.naak.com/ for a 15% discount!

My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy

My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE

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/

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