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Coach and physio Tim Pigott is a master of strength work for his ultras and multi-dayers - here’s how he does it, how long, how often, what weights to use, how to motivate yourself and some killer moves that you can steal to ensure success at your next race. Loads of great strength moves on Tim's insta here https://www.instagram.com/timpigotthp3/Originally on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/lVHCmRViZ4sTim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including strength drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunningABOUT OUR TIMIn 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/dRzi1AvUNOATim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & HydrationTim's ultra advice playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62tMore info and book coach Tim and his team here:https://www.hp-3.co.uk---My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEw4ys-SlXU1pCp6oyMemQ/join Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diolch! Thanks! To the lovely Lowri Morgan for chatting to us about her Ras Cefn y Draigg (Dragon’s Back Race) experience in 2019 where she crossed the finish line as 4th female and first in her age category, looking so strong with her 4-year-old son on her back, despite having been battling a knee injury for over half of the race! Lowri is Wales' finest TV presenter and BAFTA-award-winning broadcaster commentated on last year’s race and the 2021 race film.Thumbnail credit: No Limits PhotographyOriginally on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/zUbU1HIFxYIThe live broadcasts are taking on a Dragon's Back theme because this is my ‘year of the dragon’ with my dragons back race SKT (slowest known time) plan to complete this epic 6-day route over 6 separate weekends, sponsored by Harrier trail and ultra running gear.https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/Also a coach, Lowri shares her top tips about training for and completing your first Dragon’s Back Race, and also revealing what it’s like to do the race commentary as she did for the 2024 race and the 2021 Dragon’s Back feature film - with wonderful snippets of Welsh woven into the coverage. We will be learning some key Welsh phrases with Lowri too. Diolch Lowri! And am dani! (Let's do this!) Let's see some golygfa lovely (lovely views) after some dringfeydd serth (steep climbs) and get bwedi linon laan (totally knackered!).Lowri's 2019 interview on WGR with more great DB tips https://youtube.com/live/Atfvl2eScdoFollow Lowri on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/_lowrimorgan/Read Lowri's incredibly inspiring book about recovering from a serious accident and being told she would never walk again to completing ultra, adventure races and more! https://amzn.to/3G0un7lWatch Lowri on the 2021 Dragon’s Back feature film https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/filmsWatch Lowri’s 2024 race commentary https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/2024-dragons-back-race-show/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!---My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEw4ys-SlXU1pCp6oyMemQ/join Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/8iGb953iJLUThe 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/wildgingerrunningGet my books: The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/36tuO8xThe Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NE Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-Y3qMtGQUSleep 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!---My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEw4ys-SlXU1pCp6oyMemQ/join Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/gmlpKK8r7VIWhy 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!---My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/Join this channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEw4ys-SlXU1pCp6oyMemQ/join Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/MvadSDFebasChristian 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/----My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/-fBSUjIF0qI1 More easy volume (slow running and walking) in zone one2 Sleep, one of the biggest things for recovery, more than gadgets and potions3 Nutrition - deep dive on your day to day nutrition not just workouts4 Daily mobility recovery - stretching, foam roller yoga 10 mins morning and eve5 Strides, not high intensity but puts snap and spring in the legs 6 Fuelling the gut - improve ability to take on carbs during training7 Strength! At least two strength sessions per week, 20-30mins8 Mind - ultra marathons are a mental as well as a physical challenge. Need resilience9 Cross-training - non-running activities are also really important10 Fun! Even the elites have to enjoy it, enjoy training and racingTim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans including strength drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunningABOUT OUR TIMIn 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/dRzi1AvUNOATim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas, Supernatural Fuel and Precision Fuel & HydrationTim's ultra advice playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62tMore info and book coach Tim and his team here:https://www.hp-3.co.uk----My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-1111293511809If 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/WildGingerRunningOriginally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/p15y1qF9uvAThis 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 £52OMM Mtn Fire 15 Vest £110Petzl Swift RL £115 Sending everyone Buffs worth £10Books worth £45 (spot prizes only for those watching live!)Choc worth £30Please 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----My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyMy NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/Rb1lSGLeQCwFind out more about The Green Runners herehttps://thegreenrunners.com/Read all about Martin's OS Map challenge herehttps://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/----My NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/FTvHkE1aPN4This 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 £52SOAR Cargo Tights £200 Fenix HM65R-T headlamp £111 2 x Books £301 x Chocolate worth £301 x Naak £25 Next month's competition worth £362Lakeland Trails £52OMM Mtn Fire 15 Vest £110Petzl Swift RL £115 Sending everyone Buffs worth £10Books worth £45Choc worth £30Please 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/WildGingerRunningWild 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. ----My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyMy NEW book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3AyX6NEPlease like and subscribe here on YouTube https://linktr.ee/ClaireWGRFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunningMeet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/ Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.