Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running

This week our friendly podiatrist Nick Knight from NK Active is here to tell us all about how to prevent or cure plantar fasciitis, from preventing it happening in the first place to managing this potentially run-stopping condition if you have it.   Nick is based in Hampshire but he does zoom consultations to solve all your running injuries, find out more and contact him and his team here: https://nkactive.co.uk/   Links to resources Nick Knight busts the overpronation myth https://youtube.com/live/bUerYjf5JfY Diagnosing Plantar Fasciitis https://nkactive.co.uk/2022/11/11/diagnosing-plantar-fasciitis/ Nick's Plantar Fasciitis course https://education.nkactive.co.uk/register/plantarfasciitis/ Plantar Fasciitis fighter and PF bundle https://nkactive.co.uk/shop/ Avoid overtraining https://nkactive.co.uk/education/acute-chronic-work-load-ratio/   Sponsored by CurraNZ CurraNZ is a 100% natural blackcurrant supplement for ultra runners. It won best recovery product award in 2020 & 2021. Its been called the Nike Vapur Fly of running supplements. And if you don’t feel the recovery benefits you get your money back.  I’ve been taking them to help with DOMS - delayed onset muscle soreness and they certainly seemed to help after my Rutland Water half marathon last year. My next race is the Manx Mountain Marathon 50k next month so let’s see how the legs are after that! Try CurraNZ here https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/   ---   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/

Best to follow this one along in its original format on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/eNoIgWjV5UI Great to have Eoin Everard with us today to show us how pilates can make us stronger for trail and ultra running in this 20 minute session within our chat. To find out more and book Eoin’s classes https://everardpilates.com/ Follow him on instagram https://www.instagram.com/everardpilatesphysio/?hl=en   ---   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/

This week’s chat with summer Spine Challenger South winner and coach Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching (https://www.hp-3.co.uk) is all about how to train to run a 50 mile ultra in a fast enough time to qualify for the 100 milers that require you to have completed a 50 in 15 or 16 hours like the Centurion 100 milers and the Montane Lakeland 100. Why is planning so important? What kind of sprint work is best? What about giving yourself the best chance in the race itself by being super efficient at aid stations? Plus Patreon questions (Patreons are supporters of the channel and they get priority questions asked to the experts on Wild Ginger Running, find out how to become a Patreon below). Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/VXoSR0n4apY   Previous Tim talks Your first 100 miler - which one to choose? Are there any "easier" ones? What aspects to consider? https://youtube.com/live/17SYvXAm6KU   What's the least training you can get away with for 100 miles? Tim's training & prep advice https://youtube.com/live/6OY_WmUReP0   How to train for 100 miles (with summer Spine Challenger course record breaker & coach Tim Pigott) https://youtu.be/dRzi1AvUNOA   More fantastic ultra running training information from Tim: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t   Sponsored by CurraNZ the New Zealand blackcurrant extract for helping with recovery and DOMS. Shop here https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz-blackcurrant-extract-supplements-copy/   ---   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/

Have you won anything in the February 2023 competition worth £421? And what is up for grabs in the March 2023 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. Discounts 15% off Chia Charge with code wildg15 Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR Use code: 80NUWGR CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS, 40% discount offer here https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/   Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/10LpO92Buyw   My shop for a WGR buff, Happy Trails t-shirt, or my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/   My Camper Tribe camper films Day 1 https://youtu.be/Bx5RfJTPcHo Day 2 https://youtu.be/RchuQ7fzd6I   This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win: Chia Charge bundle worth £76 (see discount above!) Ultimate Performance 'Performance Bundle' £60 OMM Waistbelt 6 £45 80_Noir Ultra chocolate 30 x mini 13.5g bars £30 (see discount above!) CamperTribe 2-day off-peak van hire worth £210!!!!! Can you believe it???   Next month's competition worth £413 Chia Charge bundle worth £76 Get your 15% discount here https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/discount/wildg15 using code wildg15 BioLite headlamp £110 Ultimate Performance/1000 Mile Socks National Foot Week bundle £80 80_Noir Ultra chocolate 30 x mini 13.5g bars £30 (see discount above!) Protein Rebel Maple Ignite gels £52 Ultimate Direction Ultra Belt £65   Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, 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 £400’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/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/

Very excited to talk to Natalie Hawkrigg, the ladies Winter Frog Graham Round (and summer FG!) record holder, having completed her wintery run and swim of 40+ miles with 4,800m ascent and 4 swims across the Lake District in 15 hours 46 minutes in December 2022. So many questions for her, including her training, logistics, nutrition, cold water, biosecurity, high points, low points and recovery. Natalie (and her friend Clare Regan) are also the first to create AND complete the FrogMan - a Bob Graham PLUS 4 swims, so I’ll be asking if a winter FrogMan will now be on the cards… First on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/T8fthuJy5HQ Natalie's summer Frog blog https://www.northernfellsrc.org.uk/how-to-get-a-frog-out-of-a-calf-tear/ Dan Duxbury’s Frog Graham https://youtu.be/r_laODHvWOc   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/

Thrilled to chat to my friend and fellow Stamford Strider Fiona Martin about her amazing thrice completion of the Montane Lakeland 100 over the last few years! She is going for her 4th this year and wants to complete 5 in order to get a coveted slate trophy! I am working towards the ML100 myself, first doing the ML50 this summer followed by the 100 possibly (if I am successful and get in!) in 2024 or a future date. Here we find out all about teacher Fiona’s training, gear, nutrition, how she deals with sleep deprivation and the inevitable aches and pains that come with running a bloomin' long way. Finishing her 100 miles around 36 hours I am much more keen to hear Fiona’s experiences and advice than all the elite athletes I used to interview - I think this will be way more relevant and useful for us all!   Previous talks Your first 100 miler - which one to choose? Are there any "easier" ones? What aspects to consider? https://youtube.com/live/17SYvXAm6KU   What's the least training you can get away with for 100 miles? Coach Tim's training & prep advice https://youtube.com/live/6OY_WmUReP0   How to train for 100 miles (with summer Spine Challenger course record breaker & coach Tim Pigott) https://youtu.be/dRzi1AvUNOA   More fantastic ultra running training information from Tim: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t   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/

This month's training chat with coach, physio and Summer Spine 108 mile winner Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching (https://www.hp-3.co.uk). So, announcement - I actually can't do the Montane Lakeland 100 this year because although I've run plenty of 50 milers in the past, I didn't during 2020-2022 because of pregnancy, birth and getting back to it, so I don't meet the entry requirements.   I am actually relieved because the more I looked into it and started training for ML100, the more I understood how hard it is, and also I might not be ready for 100 miles just yet - there's no rush, respect the distance, focus on the ML50 and then choose a 100 miler after hopefully completing that successfully.   So, which one to choose....? This required a spreadsheet of 20 of the best UK 100 mile races (available to Patreon supporters or YouTube members only! Sign up here https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning) so I can compare all the aspects and choose the most inspiring, least hard one for either autumn 2023 or spring 2024.   Previous talks What's the least training you can get away with for 100 miles? Tim's training & prep advice https://youtube.com/live/6OY_WmUReP0   How to train for 100 miles (with summer Spine Challenger course record breaker & coach Tim Pigott) https://youtu.be/dRzi1AvUNOA   More fantastic ultra running training information from Tim: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t   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/

Last week I spoke to the super duper Steve and John from the Young Hearts Run Free podcast all about ultra running, running in general and some tips for motivation! Hope you enjoy this! 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/

Lol so I got almost to the end of the competition draw only for one of my long-timer Patreons to join and point out that no one could see the pictures of the prizes I was diligently putting up, urggghhhhh! Originally on YouTube here without pics https://youtube.com/live/hqzP5zjBc-c And I've since done a new one with pics here! https://youtube.com/live/Zq7XT68_Ymc Who has won the January 2023 competition worth £409? And what is up for grabs in the February 2023 prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.   Discounts 15% off Chia Charge with code wildg15 Discount 20% off 80_Noir Ultra online here https://bit.ly/80NoirUltraWGR Use code: 80NUWGR CurraNZ blackcurrant extract to help reduce DOMS, 40% discount offer here https://www.wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/gear/curranz/   Available as a podcast here TBC or search "Wild Ginger Running Competition Jan" in your usual podcast provider.   My shop for a WGR buff, Happy Trails t-shirt, or my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/   This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win: Chia Charge bundle worth £76 (see discount above!) Ultimate Performance 'motivational bundle' £70 Veloforte Complete Pack and water bottle worth £50 OMM Lite entry 3-4 June, Lake District, worth £170 80_Noir Ultra chocolate 30 x mini 13.5g bars £30 (see discount above!) Book: Where there's a hill by Sabrina Verjee £13 https://amzn.to/3VmtPv4   Next month's competition worth £421 Chia Charge bundle worth £76 Get your 15% discount here https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/discount/wildg15 using code wildg15 Ultimate Performance 'performance bundle' £70 80_Noir Ultra chocolate 30 x mini 13.5g bars £30 (see discount above!) OMM Waistbelt 6 £45 CamperTribe 2-day off-peak van hire worth £210!!!!! Can you believe it???   Want a chance to win? This competition is only for Patreons, 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 £400’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.   ----   This film is self-funded. If you found it useful, please support me on Patreon for perks & prizes https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning   Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/   Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt, buff or my book here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/

Here's me on the Running Hub podcast with Clean Coach Katie, a special extra bonus chat! Thank you so much for your support and I really hope you like this extra episode. Thank you! Claire 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/