Last place & proud of it: Arc of Attrition 50 - real life training & racing tips from Lizzie Hughes

Last month I was invited to speak to Amy and Stu from the irreverent and hugely popular Running is Bullshit podcast. I had to rant about some things, which was fun! Usually I'm just really enthusiastic about everything but this gave me an opportunity to think differently about the world of off-road running! I enjoyed it! The podcast originally aired here on their channel https://runningisbs.com/episode/97-mud-is-bullshit-with-claire-maxted/With this description:We’re joined by Wild Ginger Running’s very own Claire Maxted about being a running media mogul!There is also chat of thick puddles, corgi training regimes, pretend dog injuries, long kit names, and shoe whales.Also, if you’re a race organiser or shoe manufacturer, we’ve got demands about things that we want. Please make it happen.For our tea recommendations check out runningisbs.com/tea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Nov 20221h 8min

Hannah Bazley is a busy, working mum of two girls, one with special educational needs (SEN) yet she still found the time, energy and mental determination to train for and complete the 114 miles Montane Summer Spine Challenger this summer 2022. How did she fit those long runs in to train for it, how did she keep going when everything hurt, and more to the point how did she keep grinning for every single photo she has sent me of her during the race!? Find out in our exclusive interview! Training advice https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A9FttMd01qgbylfEbZm8LoNutrition advice https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DldcBWgqzSepMRc4goybQbTrail & ultra running gear tests https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A1DZpDqxAD2luskVWu_x-o My 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Nov 202258min

Who has won the October 2022 competition worth £460? And what is up for grabs in the November prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.  Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/tgCNYy_SC64 Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622Top 5 easy ways to be a greener, more sustainable runner with author & ultra coach Damian Hall https://youtu.be/rMrPJaX_RE8 This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)Montane Spirit Waterproof Jacket £190 (buy here https://amzn.to/3LRRVdb)CurraNZ Blackcurrant Extract Capsules worth £50 (buy here https://amzn.to/3E7nduO) Next month's competition worth £517Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)The Drinks Edit 3 x goodie bags £50 each (https://www.thedrinksedit.co.uk/)Ultimate Performance Stile Run Vest £25 (buy here https://amzn.to/3sO165H)Ultimate Performance Ease LED Waistbag £18  (buy here https://amzn.to/3FyJlPv)Harrier Helvellyn Carbon Pro Poles £89 (https://harrierrunfree.co.uk/products/helvellyn-pro-carbon-z-poles)Book: We can't run away from this by Damian Hall £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3h2gt8c) 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 plans, 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Nov 202226min

Claire and Vicky chat headtorches as the season gets cold, wet and DARK! Plus, where are we going tomorrow for our muddy shoe standoff? The NEW Salomon Speedcross 6 versus the old 5's! And any other business including gear questions from Patreons. Answer to Pieter's Q about boiling in the bag wearing his 'breathable' waterproofhttps://youtu.be/rthsYRZ0nqQ Headtorches playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0A2_lFzX99qZlWjBsVB_w1I Best WATERPROOF JACKET for running 2020 (Inov8, Salomon, Montane, OMM, UD, Rab, Kalenji) £55-£190 https://youtu.be/rthsYRZ0nqQ The 6 best superlight trail running waterproof jackets (OMM, Inov8, Salomon, Montane, UD, Ronhill) https://youtu.be/3gctIL-EY-M Best WATERPROOF TROUSERS for running 2021 (Inov-8 Montane Kalenji OMM Ultimate Direction) £35 - £120 https://youtu.be/t6UQOJwcdK0 My 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Okt 202242min

Top 5 easy ways to be a greener, more sustainable runner with author & ultra coach Damian HallBuy Damian's book We Can't Run Away From This https://amzn.to/3TboQwpThe Damian Hall playlist! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0CaiB8Ov6TEqbxGtSw_Zm_v Join the Green Runnershttps://thegreenrunners.com/ What's Trees Not Tees & why is it vital? Co-founder & Dragon's Back Race winner Jim Mann explains https://youtu.be/GLNlsGae-U8 ReRun Clothing https://rerunclothing.org/ My 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Okt 20221h 10min

Exciting to chat to a man who ran the Appalachain Trail (AT) faster than legend Scott Jurek! Meet ultra running coach Kristian Morgan who is going to fill us in on how he achieved this incredible feat and reveal his hard won tips for your multi-day running and FKT challenges.Find out more about Kristian and his coaching here https://www.kristianultra.com/Originally on YouTube here https://youtu.be/FuLiXVF8blQMy 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Okt 202257min

Who has won the Sept 2022 competition worth £407? And what is up for grabs in the October prize? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down.  Available as a podcast here tbc or search Wild Ginger competition Sept in your usual podcast provider.  Links to things I talked about in the live broadcast:My shop for a WGR buff or Happy Trails t-shirt, my book The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/Top 3 runners' nutrition myths busted (REDs, LCHF & vegan protein) - sports dietitian Renee McGregor https://youtu.be/G4OynS0Y6M0Why you might need a superbright headtorch here https://youtu.be/AOJLOx-TjMUMaurten gel reviews https://youtu.be/7zZuCGOIXz0?t=3622 This month’s Wild Ginger Running competition gave the lucky winner a chance to win Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)Higher State clothing worth £100 (buy here https://www.sportsshoes.com/higher-state/)Ultimate Performance hydration bundle worth £72 (buy here https://amzn.to/3cz5xwI)Renee McGregor's book More Fuel You £15 (buy here https://amzn.to/3zgEjCF) Next month's competition worth £470Silva Cross Trail 7XT headtorch £160 (buy here amzn.to/3JeVlW5)Maurten nutrition goodie bag £60 (buy here https://amzn.to/3JgUggD)Montane Spirit Waterproof Jacket £190 (buy here https://amzn.to/3LRRVdb)Curranz Blackcurrant Extract Capsules worth £50 (buy here https://amzn.to/3E7nduO) 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 plans, 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Sep 202219min

The overpronation myth - what the running shoe brands will NEVER tell you - with Nick Knight from NK Active, one of the UK’s leading musculoskeletal and rehabilitation clinics. Nick shares the latest science which clearly states that overpronation is not a 'thing' and it doesn't cause injury. If you have a niggle or an injury it's much more likely to be a result of increasing your training load too rapidly and not doing 18mins of strength work 3 times a week, plus other important training aspects that are often overlooked like sleeping and eating well. Luckily Nick reveals the top 3 things we can do to avoid or reduce injury and the best 3 quick & easy strength exercises.https://nkactive.co.uk/ Original broadcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/bUerYjf5JfY 00:00 Welcome Nick01:20 What is overpronation?08:04 Flat feet?09:37 Shoe brand myths15:04 Need insoles?17:25 High arches & overpronation21:02 Need stability shoes?24:35 Banned shoes26:02 Why trail shoes are neutral29:18 Top 3 things to avoid injury46:37 Top 3 strength exercises53:16 Zero drop shoes?56:13 Supination & insoles?58:14 Rehab timescales?59:47 Find & follow Nick My 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Sep 20221h 2min