How to do strength work for ultra & multi-day trail races like Dragon's Back (with coach Tim Pigott)
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.
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Your first Dragon's Back Race - top tips with TV presenter & coach Lorwi Morgan (plus a Welsh lesson!)
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.
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Wild Ginger Running March 2025 competition winner! Update & April prize reveal (plus live prize!)
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.
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How to go from 50 mile ultras to multi-dayers like the Dragon's Back Race? Coach & Physio Tim Pigott
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.
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Dragon's Back Race director Shane Ohly shares his FKT story (plus some event tips!)
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.
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About Trail & ultra running from Wild Ginger Running
Hi I’m Claire from Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, the best place for trail and ultra running advice. This is the podcast version of my live athlete and expert interviews which usually airs midday Wednesday or Thursday UK time. Join us live on YouTube for the chance to ask questions to our awesome guests, and support me on Patreon to guarantee you question gets asked. For more trail and ultra running advice, gear reviews and inspiration, subscribe to Wild Ginger Running on YouTube (it’s totally free) and follow me on Instagram @WildGingerRunning Links to any resources, gear recommendations, the YouTube version of the episode and Patreon are in the podcast show notes. Have fun, enjoy your run and I’ll see you on the trails.
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