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Top 5 strength & stability exercises for trail runners (from top athlete Mike Wardian)

by Claire Maxted | Jul 31, 2019 | Training

Hi guys, I’m on holiday this week so I’ve put together this bonus extra footage from top trail, ultra and marathon runner Mike Wardian following our live chat with him earlier this year here youtu.be/DQ9RTivUo6M Mike has been kind enough to share his top 5...

New trail & ultra running gear – sneak preview Autumn 2019 & Spring 2020!

by Claire Maxted | Jul 29, 2019 | Gear tests

Find out what new trail and ultra running gear will be appearing for Autumn 2019 & Spring 2020 with me as I take a sneak preview tour round the Outdoor Trade Show 2019 in Manchester’s Event City! www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Including: Ultimate...

Isle of Man DAY 6 – Maughold to Douglas (17 miles on the Raad ny Foillan coast path)

by Claire Maxted | Jul 23, 2019 | Training

Isle of Man DAY 6 – THE GRAND FINALE! Maughold to Douglas Head, 17 miles on the Raad ny Foillan coast path. Quite hilly today as we ran up and down through wooded glens and along pebble beaches. A coffee and cake at The Shed in Laxey was mandatory at half way!...

Isle of Man DAY 5 – Point of Ayre to Maughold (12 miles on the Raad ny Foillan coast path)

by Claire Maxted | Jul 21, 2019 | Isle of Man - Raad ny Foillan, Multi-day, Routes

Isle of Man DAY 5 – Point of Ayre to Maughold, 12 miles on the Raad ny Foillan coast path. Super fab easy day compared to yesterday! Wonderful first half of flat beach, saw SEALS!!! Second half fantastic climb from Ramsey to huge views from Maughold Head,...

Isle of Man DAY 4 – Peel to Point of Ayre (23 miles on the Raad ny Foillan coast path)

by Claire Maxted | Jul 20, 2019 | Isle of Man - Raad ny Foillan, Multi-day

Isle of Man DAY 4 – Peel to Point of Ayre, 23 miles on the Raad ny Foillan coast path. LONG DAY! Nice and flat after yesterday’s stunning hills, a real contrast. Never-ending beach on a slight wonk, feel a bit lopsided of the leg now! Highlights include...
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