What's it like to be a trail & ultra race director? Due North Events founder Mel Steventon explains

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/G6FEldpS6nEThis 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 £52Ultimate Direction FastpackHer 20L backpack £150High viz bundle from Ultimate Performance worth £88 including:(Stile Reflective LED Running Vest and phone carrier £28, Reflective Glove £27, Reflective Hat £18, Runners Headtorch £15)3 x books from my bookshelf £501 x 80 Noir Ultra chocolate £50Next month's competition worth £433Lakeland Trails £52SOAR Cargo Tights £200 Fenix HM65R-T headlamp £111 1 x Books £151 x Chocolate worth £301 x Naak £25 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.

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 advice in our chat, but even more in the book, so pop it on your Christmas list NOW! Thanks for the lovely chat again Jen, it's always really great to connect with you...and maybe I'll do a 100 miler one day.......Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/FtjZvT_7C3cBuy The Path We Runhttps://amzn.to/4fjbby1Buy more of Jen and Sim's books!https://amzn.to/4dSmhc0Live 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.

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/Z77uk9KBEHcFind out more about Joannehttps://www.joanneleesmith.com/Join Joanne's challenge!https://www.joanneleesmith.com/5daysto5kLive 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.

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/TBNBqEVB8pgLive 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/ultimateultrarunninghandbookThis 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/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/ Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/sDa7g2ADcPgHow to run 100 miles with a busy job, an interview with Jen in 2019https://youtu.be/fQQwDu1kgh8Train right for the Northern Traverse with Jen in 2020https://youtube.com/live/sDa7g2ADcPgBuy Jen’s bookhttps://www.adventurebooks.com/products/running-through-the-dark-jen-scotneyMore from Jenhttps://www.jenscotney.com/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.

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/4s38Irch9pQGet a Silva compass https://amzn.to/4gnzjR4Book Fran's courses here https://www.runlikeahaggis.com/Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/runlikeahaggisAnd Facebook https://m.facebook.com/RunLikeAHaggisNavCoursesLive broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! So I’m still recovering slowly from bronchitis over the spring and summer, and I’m focusing on my strength work instead of ultra running right now, so I’ve been finding their new gels really useful to give me the energy I need for these sessions. My fave is the chocolate one but it’s also got caffeine in so watch out world! The maple syrup one is also very nice, and caffeine free. If you want to try these plus their delicious energy bars, waffles, energy and recovery powders, use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at https://uk.naak.com/----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.

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/HEnNfz6L4wEThis 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 £52Harrier Kinder 10L & two 500ml soft bottles £96Nitecore UT27 800 £65Stolt Commuter Backpack £150Live prize of chocolate & 3 running books! £75Next month's competition worth £441Lakeland Trails £52Ultimate Performance Fleet 6 £80Rudy Project Astral X Sunglasses £166Enertor Insoles x 2 £802 x MY NEW BOOK The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook worth £38Naak £25 voucherWant 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.

Delighted to chat to co-founder of Girls on Hills Keri Wallace about her new book, Running Challenges: 100 of the best runs in England, Scotland & Wales. Which is her personal favourite in all three of those countries? Has she run every single one of these routes? How long did it take her to write the book? These questions and more will be answered in today’s chat!Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/P6ql9vHSArsGET KERI'S BOOK HERERunning Challenges: 100 of the best runs in England, Scotland & Wales by Keri Wallacehttps://amzn.to/3YPtiq3Book with Girls on Hills https://www.girlsonhills.com/The Silva Swift Half challenge A pint-sized challenge to climb half the Munros in Glencoe in half a day, finishing with a swift half at the Clachaig Inn!Distance 22km approx.Ascent 2450m approx.Purchase a Swift Half map to help support the Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team’s 2024 Crowdfunder, raising funds for an extension to their base in Glencoe village (£6 per HARVEY map incl postage).https://www.girlsonhills.com/swift-half Thank you to Naak sports nutrition for sponsoring this broadcast and podcast, you’ll definitely need some of their gels, bars, waffles and drink powders for Keri’s running challenges, so use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off at uk.naak.com.Book #1 The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyBook #2 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.

Tim August chat - Patreon Questions! Teena - training to run 215 miles in 100 hours on the GB Ultras Race Across Scotland, plus training for hills in flat places from Pieter and osteoporosis and running from Arleen.Pre-order my second book, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook, here! https://linktr.ee/ultimateultrarunninghandbookOriginally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/fhMlIlEm8rETraining for a hilly race in a flat place? - Tim says, “Simply add this easy move into your runs.” Demo here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-tNbjZtlrJ/?igsh=MWRwNzAwdTQwYjE0Yg==Tim's insole test:https://youtu.be/yU_d15mbUaMMy sidas socks review:https://youtu.be/JgqMb_ITKJUMy trail & ultra running nutrition playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A9FttMd01qgbylfEbZm8LoFixing your feet book:https://amzn.to/4cJRzBvThis 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 drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunningIn 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.ukMy book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTyFollow 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.

Yikes everybody, so I've somehow managed to book an actual TV celeb for today's live chat at 2pm - it's Patrick Grant, award-winning designer and one of the judges from The Great British Sewing Bee! He has a sustainable, plastic-free clothing company called Community Clothing, all made at a factory in Blackburn with local workers, models and photographers. They have a small range of sportswear ideal for summer running - namely t-shirts, vests, shorts and hoodies. They aren't highly technical garments like SOAR, but they are much lower in price! Like £35 for a t-shirt, normal prices. So this is going to be a super interesting chat.Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/Whw9HC-FoXoPatrick's book Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier https://amzn.to/46ASDG2Community Clothing website (apparently the sports socks are fab! Only £6/7!)https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-sportswearPatrick's very interesting Tedx Talk at Exeter about the history of the textile industry in the UK and globally - Why we should all feel uncomfortable in our clotheshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_p52WrspEEThis broadcast and podcast is sponsored by Naak sports nutrition, who make long-lasting energy bars, waffles and drinks using high quality, sustainable ingredients. I used Naak on my Arc of Attrition 50 this January and my Coventry Way 40 miler this April - it was very tasty. I've just started using their new gels which I recommend also. Use code WILDGINGERRUNNING for 15% off https://uk.naak.com/Naak race nutrition app - find out what you need to fuel your racehttps://uk.naak.com/pages/race-quizMy 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.