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How to start trail running, hill training in flat places, X-training & coming back after injury/baby

How to start trail running, hill training in flat places, X-training & coming back after injury/baby

by Claire Maxted | Apr 20, 2022 | Advice, Beginners, Cross-training, Interviews with real runners

My film this week is a little bit different – it’s an interview with Franchesco from Vert.Run interviewing me about how to start trail running, training for trails if you don’t live near hills, the best cross-training, enjoying races and adventures, coming back...
How to train for hills in flat places (expert coach Andy Pye from Trail Running West Midlands)

How to train for hills in flat places (expert coach Andy Pye from Trail Running West Midlands)

by Claire Maxted | Apr 13, 2022 | Advice, Downhills, Interviews with real runners, Uphills

How to train for hills in flat places with coach Andy Pye from the Trail Running West Midlands, fantastic to chat to him about the Midlands Tops route and get some of his awesome training advice. Andy Pye is a UK Athletics Fell/Trail Coach in Running Fitness,...
Best way to clean & refresh your running clothing and shoes (quick, easy & makes them last longer!)

Best way to clean & refresh your running clothing and shoes (quick, easy & makes them last longer!)

by Claire Maxted | Mar 9, 2022 | Accessories, Advice, Baselayers, Gear tests, Waterproof jackets, Waterproof trousers

Here’s the best way to clean and revitalise your running clothing and trail shoes in association with Nikwax – environmentally friendly waterproofing and cleaning products. 1 When to clean? 2 Why can’t you use normal detergent? 3 Different cleaning options 4 How...
“What do you wish you’d known earlier about ultra running?” (pros John Kelly, Camille Herron & more)

“What do you wish you’d known earlier about ultra running?” (pros John Kelly, Camille Herron & more)

by Claire Maxted | Jan 12, 2022 | 100 milers, 50 milers, Advice, Mental strength, Training, Ultra

Ultra running – what the pros wish they had known earlier. Enjoy the advice from these pro athletes and experts, including record-breaking trail and ultra runners Jon Albon, Camille Herron, John Kelly. Thanks to all the awesome interviewees that share their hard...
5 reasons to buy a super bright headtorch (how bright do you need? Best features to look for?)

5 reasons to buy a super bright headtorch (how bright do you need? Best features to look for?)

by Claire Maxted | Dec 29, 2021 | Accessories, Advice, Gear tests, Headtorches

Here are my 5 reasons why you’d want to invest in a super bright headtorch for trail and ultra running, how bright should you go, and what features to look for. It’s powered by Silva the high-quality headtorch company from Sweden, so I’m going to be using this sleek...
Top 10 tips to deal with SLEEP DEPRIVATION on ultras (John Kelly, Camille Herron, Jon Albon & more!)

Top 10 tips to deal with SLEEP DEPRIVATION on ultras (John Kelly, Camille Herron, Jon Albon & more!)

by Claire Maxted | Dec 13, 2021 | 100 milers, Advice, Mental strength, Training, Ultra

10 best Top 10 tips for coping better with sleep deprivation on ultras. Enjoy the advice from these pro athletes and experts, including record-breaking trail and ultra runners Jon Albon, Camille Herron, John Kelly. Thanks to all the awesome interviewees that share...
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