Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running

Top ultramarathon runner Damian Hall has set a new record time for the 268-mile Pennine Way – while also cleaning the trail of litter at the same time!

Watch on YouTube for pics popping up on screen https://youtu.be/YcgE6tNscuw

Damian's coaching http://www.damianhall.info/coaching/

BOOKS Damian mentions in this live chat:

Performing Under Pressure y Dr Josephine Perry

UK https://amzn.to/3fcvCgi

USA https://amzn.to/2DbSGP7

Good to Go: How to Eat, Sleep and Rest Like a Champion

UK https://amzn.to/334pSTC

USA  https://amzn.to/3gbYkiV

Plastic-free / eco-friendly food stuffs Not necessarily every product from each of these companies is vegan and comes in a compostable wrapper. But they're all trying hard to do the right thing. It just so happens they're making super-healthy and tasty stuff too. Let's try and support these brave pioneers of lush hill nosh! @delushious_treats (lush flapjacks, plus low-sugar jams and treats) @outdoorprovisions (ace bars) @33fuel @luchodillitos (use luchohero for a 20% DISCOUNT) @thevegankind @loveoggs @oatly @omg_its_vegan @twofarmerscrisps @firepotfood Also fruit, anything in a tin/can and humous and avocado sangers

The 44-year-old inov-8 ambassador completed Great Britain’s oldest – and arguably toughest – National Trail in an incredible time of 61 hours 34 minutes, beating the previous record by more than three hours. That previous record was set by his friend, American John Kelly, just the week before. Prior to that it had stood unbeaten for 31 years, belonging to Mike Hartley.

The dad-of-two from Wiltshire, England, and his 11 teams of pacers also cleaned the famous trail of litter as they ran, stuffing it in their packs before handing it to support team members at road crossing meet-up points.

The whole attempt was certified as ‘carbon negative’, by Our Carbon. Damian, a climate change campaigner, used the challenge to help raise funds for Greenpeace UK https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/penninewaybimble

He completed the record run at 7:34pm on Friday night in Edale, Derbyshire, having started at 6am on Wednesday morning in Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders. His route along the Pennine Way amassed more ascent than Mount Everest and included a section along Hadrian’s Wall.

Damian ran it from north to south – the same direction as Mike Hartley. John Kelly ran it south to north.

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https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running

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Completing every single one of the Lake District's 214 Wainwright's summits within 6 days 18hrs is no mean feat, but first lady to do so, Sabrina Verjee from Langdale, has declared that her 'record' is "not a record" due to assistance on several descents after a knee injury.

Nevertheless I think we can all agree it's still an absolutely epic achievement for the 39 year old La Sportiva athlete, showing determination, fitness and mountain sense with lack of sleep over many days and in this film we chat about her experiences during that incredible week.

Originally on YouTube here (with piccies!) https://youtu.be/hlyoyiXTsdo

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Delighted to have mental health champion and multiple World Record Breaker Sally Orange on the live chat to share her story and hard-won advice on how runners can build mental resilience.

Sally went from suffering severe depression and anxiety to becoming a mental health champion and running her way into the history books dressed as lots of different items of fruit, inspired by her own name to start with!

Original YouTube link https://youtu.be/trmcCgzwXJs

Sally has a brilliant children's book coming out next month - A Fruitful Life
https://shop.mrgresty.com/product/a-fruitful-life-by-all-orange

Find out more about Sally here https://www.sallyorange.com/

Follow her on Instagram to find out more about her next amazing marathon World Record in October! https://www.instagram.com/sally0range/

In Oct 2019 Sally and I ran with Anna McNuff on her barefoot challenge from Coventry to Solihull. I wore one of Sally's apple costumes which was very fun, and warm! And I did a quick interview with Sally as part of the run with Anna.

https://youtu.be/N6d6WmgRodY

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Howdie folks! This Wed's 6:30pm guest is none other than super champion New Zealand trail runner extraordinaire, RUTH CROFT! She has created a "train for a 50 mile ultra marathon while living in a city" training plan with a new company called Vert Run who do really reasonably priced training plans here https://vert.run/

Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/fSaER9aXhTo

00:00 Hello, welcome Ruth and a funny story to start! Plus her main wins recently

02:10 Is 2020 a wash out or a nice rest?

05:05 What do you like most about trail running?

07:55 How did the association with Vert Run come about and what is Vert Run?

11:22 Benefits of city training for ultra

15:00 First Patreon Question - How little training can you get away with for 50k/50mile ultra?

17:02 2nd Patreon Q - What about speedwork for ultra training?

22:36 3rd Patreon Q - What if you can't make a session? Skip it? Make it up later?

25:08 4th Patreon Q - How important is strength training for ultra? And what moves are best?

31:15 Do you personally have a coach?

34:39 5th Patreon Q - How important is nutrition for ultra training and racing? What do you use?

In this question Ruth includes the importance of training around the hormone cycle for women,

and recommends the book ROAR by Dr Stacy Sims: How to Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong, Lean Body for Life

UK https://amzn.to/2Bzp3qm

USA https://amzn.to/38j9Kyc

42:58 6th Patreon Q - How do you get through tough spots when you're struggling?

45:11 7th Patreon Q - Have you done NZ parkrun? And will you share Jacinda Ardern with us?

49:45 8th Patreon Q - Which trail & ultra races do you recommend in South Island, New Zealand?

54:55 Are you doing any races in October etc?

56:20 Thank yous from audience and goodbyes.

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We chat to Harrier founder Kate McKenzie about why and how she started this new great value trail and ultra running brand, what products are available and the design process behind them, and what her plans are for the future.

Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/5khanuCGW50

https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/

Kate says, "Harrier UK provides great quality trail running gear and is new for 2020. For beginners, ultra marathons and fell runners. We aim to provide the best quality and design race vests, hydration backpacks, soft flasks, trail running emergency kits and first aid for a fraction of the price. Check out our gear tests and five star customer reviews."

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Beat gut problems - get sports nutrition right with author of 'The Athlete's Gut' Patrick Wilson

Watch original on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kW032xt8vTA

Running nutrition playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DldcBWgqzSepMRc4goybQb

Thanks so much to Patrick for taking the time to answer all our questions on gut health, sports nutrition and gut problems while running. His book is highly recommended! Really nicely written, lots of great research presented in an entertaining, easy to read style. Great to dip in and out of during your whole running career.

Questions:
Best pre-race breakfast and carb-loading?
Why do we get gut problems while running?
How much carbs and protein should adult males/females eat per day?
I get hungry after 3hours running - what to do?
How to avoid making number 2 trips during ultra!
Sugar malabsorption problems?
What to eat/drink when feeling queasy?

The Athlete's Gut book
UK https://amzn.to/2zMGJhA
USA https://amzn.to/3dbTCzh

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This month it’s the extraordinary road and trail athlete Jim Walmsley from the United States. I spoke to Jim just after his breath-taking 2018 Western States win where he took a staggering 20mins off his own corse record from the previous year, but just before his first UTMB which he dropped out of along with Kilian Jornet and a whole host of other top end names.

YouTube version: https://youtu.be/Z-Yb9Hwk3mI

This archive edition is chosen by my first ever Patreon John Gardner. John is a proud grandpa from California but now living in Maryland who loves coastal views and running trails, especially in forests, both in the day in the nighttime too. He is currently taking it easy (I hope!) recovering from an operation last month.

So this podcast is dedicated to you John, I hope your recovery goes super well, and I want to thank you for your incredible Patreon support over the last two and a half year, I really appreciate your generosity and keen involvement with Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel. It’s great to have you as part of the gang.

What on earth is Patreon I hear some of you ask. It’s a way for the audience to support content creators financially in return for perks. Wild Ginger Running Patreons get exclusive extra films, discounts, merch, training advice, priority given to their questions for our expert and elite live chat guests, and automatic entry into the monthly competition to win £400’s worth of trail and ultra running gear.

Interested? Support me on Patreon for as little as the price of a cup of coffee each month at https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning

Pre-trail running 0:32

Did your job help? 1:32

Training for 100 milers 2:34

Downhill training 6:36

Day to day fuel 6:48

Rest & sleep 8:42

Discipline & motivation 11:14

Emotional prep 13:06

Importance of camaraderie (Coconino Cowboys) 15:16

How to manage pressure 18:16

Nailing race nutrition 21:06

How to deal with negative thoughts 27:06

What you can learn from DNFs 31:34

How did breaking WS100 record feel? 37:12

Recovery time & UTMB plans 39:44

Altitude training 41:00

UTMB record? 43:45

Views on pacers 49:27

Views on mandatory gear (Jim has never run in the UK mountains, obvs!) 50:20

His holey tops! 55:51

Running for fun 56:55

Other race plans 58:55

Bob Graham UK? 1:01

Other American records 1:02

What's next & bucket list 1:03

Eat what Jim eats:

UK https://amzn.to/2n7W9mt

USA https://amzn.to/2O5xIlc

Wear what Jim wears:

UK https://amzn.to/2vANAnU

USA https://amzn.to/2Mgtw1q

Be a Coconino Cowboy:

UK https://amzn.to/2vyqC0W

USA https://amzn.to/2MgrMVO

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Currently in the kit testing pipeline we have a quick first look and first thoughts on the super light Montane Podium waterproof jacket and trousers, the OMM Waterproof Skirt, the COROS Apex GPS watch, the body-mapped mesh Camelbak Zephyr, the new Ultimate Direction Race Vest & Belt, and trail shoes the Brooks Divide, Hoka Speedgoat 4, La Sportiva Jackal and 361 Degrees Taroko.

Original YouTube version https://youtu.be/yfZbEavqo1I

Useful resources:

What is Hydrostatic Head?

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/what-is-hydrostatic-head-i1245

Links to buy

Coros Apex 42mm GPS running watch

UK https://amzn.to/3dUZdv2

USA https://amzn.to/2YnzogI

Coros Apex 46mm GPS running watch

UK https://amzn.to/2AmNqqP

USA https://amzn.to/2AZlvgp

Montane Podium Unisex Pull-On (waterproof smock jacket)

https://www.montane.co.uk/unisex-c314/unisex-podium-pull-on-p911

Montane Podium Unisex Pants (waterproof trousers)

https://www.montane.co.uk/unisex-c314/unisex-podium-pants-p910

OMM Waterproof Kamleika Skirt

https://theomm.com/product/kamleika-skirt-w/

OMM Pace Skort

UK https://amzn.to/30q3K4R

USA https://amzn.to/37gUFfY

Camelbak Ultra Pro Vest 7L

UK https://amzn.to/30tdafH

USA https://amzn.to/30szVk0

Camelbak Zephyr running pack

UK https://amzn.to/3hf0E9F

USA https://amzn.to/2YkOyDt

Ultimate Direction Race Vesta 5.0

https://ultimatedirection.com/race-vesta-5-0/

Ultimate Direction Race Belt 5.0

UK https://amzn.to/2zlP6R1

USA https://amzn.to/2YkcQNH

Hoka Speedgoat 4 trail running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/30sS5SP

USA https://amzn.to/37hXWvz

La Sportiva Jackals trail running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/2AkIwKQ

USA https://amzn.to/3cP1OFz

Brooks Divide trail running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/2ApfPwl

USA https://amzn.to/3f9bzzL

Brooks Adrenaline road running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/37mJaUf

USA https://amzn.to/30t8J4H

361 Degrees Taroko trail running shoe

UK https://amzn.to/3dSysHz

USA https://amzn.to/3haYJTA

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Harry Jones from Harry Runs YouTube channel - a masterclass on how to train for UTMB & more!

Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/LkSqSqQ2d6Q

Harry Jones completed his first ever 100 mile race, the UTMB (of course!) and came an incredible 15th place overall, making him 3rd Brit to cross the finish line!

Harry is a plant-based ultra running coach and we will be chatting live on my YouTube channel at 6:30pm UK time this Wed 3 June, all about how he trained for UTMB so you can ask him questions on the live chat and pick up some tips.

More films from Harry on Wild Ginger Running

Top 3 tips for endurance from Harry Runs after his 15th place at UTMB 2019 (3rd Brit!)

https://youtu.be/HKedSML_HHo

What a top vegan athlete eats in a day - Harry Runs (pro ultra runner)

https://youtu.be/OcGCouB6AoY

Watch more on Harry's UTMB training and journey on his YouTube channel Harry Runs, here https://www.youtube.com/user/TrailsoftheEast

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Book a place on my 24-26 April 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!

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In a departure from the usual elite athlete / running coach interview, I'm very excited this week to have award-winning poet and blogger Alistair Jones from @RunningMrJones join us to share his creativity and inspiration. 

Watch on YouTube here https://youtu.be/xVDHOIoK7Bw

I've been following Alistair and sharing his short, inspirational running poems on social media for a while now, and after failing to meet up with him at the National Running Show this year I wanted to arrange this chat with him to find out more about the man behind the verses.

I find his poems very pertinent, motivational and moving. He often just nails that feeling, makes you chuckle, identify with what he's saying, and usually I find myself re-inspired to go for a run when I was thinking about lounging around. Thank you Alistair!

In this chat we cover his award-winning blog and book of poetry, why he started running, what his plans were for 2020 before covid struck, he reads his favourite poems and gives advice for anyone wanting to write their own.

Find out more about Alistair and his poems here:

Blog https://runningmrjones.com

Instagram & Twitter @RunningMrJones https://twitter.com/RunningMrJones

Book - Run, a book for real runners https://amzn.to/3c7azKT

Other gifts https://runningmrjones.com/gifts

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Book a place on my 24-26 April 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

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