Welcome! Welcome to the Wild Ginger Running Q&A, this is the show where I answer your questions about trail and ultra running, live on YouTube. (Scroll down for links to other useful resources/films/gear that get mentioned) YouTube version https://youtu.be/ljn8COh5wjQ
Questions covered tonight: we are going to be talking about the Covid-19k Challenge medals, and discussing whether the UTMB will be going ahead. I’ve got the top 3 pieces of training advice for trail races for road runners, we’ve got chafing and blisters covered, talking about plantar fasciitis, nutrition - when to eat on long runs and how to deal with stomach problems from high sugar bars and gels, we’ve also got some advice for runners in their 50’s. And I’ll try to get through as many of your questions on the live chat as well if we have time.
To end the broadcast there’s 2 things - I need your opinion on something to do with the new podcast version of these Wednesday night shows, and want to tell you about some extra content I’ve made exclusive to Patreons which will air on Friday.
In these live broadcasts always give priority to my Patreons who are the very generous and very loyal supporters of Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, so if you want access to our inner circle (exclusive Facebook group y’all!), competitions, merchandise, extra content, meet ups, training advice, then then take a look at all the perks on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning
Motivation & support in the Covid-19k Challenge groups
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Covid19kChallenge/
https://www.strava.com/clubs/Covid-19k-Challenge
 
Marcus Scotney's Cape Wrath Ultra training advice plus chafing info (also available as a podcast from all the usual providers)
https://youtu.be/CIP8W4JBAk0
 
Gurney Goo anti-blister foot cream
https://gurneygoo.co.uk/
 
Squirrel's Nut Butter
UK https://amzn.to/3cfPvTm
USA https://amzn.to/2WvmtbE
 
Fixing your Feet blister care book
UK https://amzn.to/3cYLfHE
USA https://amzn.to/3bLPztD
 
Best multi-day events
https://youtu.be/MV9Alscxp4c
 
XNRG - Druids Challenge 29 miles a day for 3 days, my 2017 race playlist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEyZW4N2ZCs&list=PLyZ16LRfpz0D0CMD9gG_eJVzw7qjxhHab
 
Running Free of Injuries by Paul Hobrough
UK https://amzn.to/2YH2NnI
USA https://amzn.to/2yAdTAd
 
Interviews with runners over 50
Joe Faulkner 4 x Dragon's Back Race completer
Nikki Love 4,000km across Oz in 63 days https://youtu.be/pXQQ1hDqhvM
Steve Edwards gives good advice for over 50's within this "How to run faster" film at the National Running show https://youtu.be/_FsfypXMxCk
 
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Book a place on my April 2021 beginner - intermediate trail running training camp here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/
 
Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here!
https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running