Best The Ginger Runner Podcasts (2025)

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410: Pete & Zika Rea - The Impact of ZAP Endurance 52:56

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5d ago52:56

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Founded in 2001 as a non-profit training center, ZAP Endurance became a cornerstone in the running community, helping everyone from recreational runners rediscover the sport to coaching elite athletes chasing World Championship and Olympic dreams. Now, as ZAP closes its doors, Carrie sits down with co-founders Pete and Zika Rea to reflect on over t…

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409: Jenny & Jason Simpson - Blissfully Happy Going Into the Unknown 1:17:45

12d ago1:17:45

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Olympian Jenny Simpson returns to the C Tolle Run Podcast! This time she is joined by her husband, Jason Simpson, a fellow competitive runner. Following Jenny’s remarkable professional running career, the couple hit the road with their two dogs in an RV to embark on a cross-country adventure they call The Run U.S.A. Tour. Their mission? To connect …

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408: John & Ginger Tollefson: Love, Grit, and Getting After It 55:45

19d ago55:45

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C Tolle Run is back and what better way to kick things off than with the people who know Carrie Tollefson best: her parents, John and Ginger Tollefson. In this heartwarming and candid episode, they share how they met, what it was like raising three very different daughters, and the unique journey of parenting a young athlete all the way through the…

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BONUS: Kelvyn James on “Walking Out of the Dark” 45:21

3M ago45:21

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“Mountaineering, climbing - whatever name you want to give it - is probably the most honest thing there is” > Find galleries, blog posts and many more episodes at www.mountainairpodcast.uk Sometimes… there’s room for one more episode. Even though Mountain Air is currently on a summer break between the end of series 3 and the eventual arrival of ser…

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Three ways to run faster ultras, with coach & physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching 52:38

4M ago52:38

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Three ways to run faster ultras and multi-days, with coach & physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching. We cover speedwork, sessions, duration, build, intensity, strength work, efficiency during the race and navigation. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/hv3G_09V6iU Loads of great ultra running tips on Tim's insta here https://www.instag…

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How to do strength work for ultra & multi-day trail races like Dragon's Back (with coach Tim Pigott) 51:54

6M ago51:54

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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/ O…

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Your first Dragon's Back Race - top tips with TV presenter & coach Lorwi Morgan (plus a Welsh lesson!) 1:04:02

6M ago1:04:02

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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' …

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Wild Ginger Running March 2025 competition winner! Update & April prize reveal (plus live prize!) 22:46

6M ago22:46

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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/8iGb953iJLU Th…

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How to go from 50 mile ultras to multi-dayers like the Dragon's Back Race? Coach & Physio Tim Pigott 52:06

7M ago52:06

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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 transitio…

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Dragon's Back Race director Shane Ohly shares his FKT story (plus some event tips!) 49:22

7M ago49:22

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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/gmlpKK8r7VI Why di…

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3#10 Damian Hall: Ultrarunner 1:06:45

7M ago1:06:45

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“I can see now that I loved the training as much as the event: it was having a mission, some discipline and routine, pushing myself a little more…” > Find galleries, blog posts and many more episodes at www.mountainairpodcast.uk Episode 3|10 is all about Damian Hall: almost certainly the most self-effacing man ever to finish fifth at the Ultra Tour…

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The Dragon's Back Race - what it's really like according to two 'normal' runners from London & Wales 1:00:36

8M ago1:00:36

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Meet awesome Wild Ginger Running Patreons Christian Poulton and Lloyd Watkins, who both took on the infamous Dragon’s Back Race - a 380km, 6-day ultra over the mountainous spine of Wales, from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle every September. https://www.dragonsbackrace.com/ Originally broadcast on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/MvadSDFebas Ch…

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The 10 easiest ways to improve your ultra running from coach & physio Tim Pigott 54:13

9M ago54:13

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Today are talking about the 10 easiest things you can do to improve your ultra running this year with talented chef, should be on bake off, gingerbread house-making coach and physio, Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching! We do a deep dive on the following: Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/-fBSUjIF0qI 1 More easy volume (slow running and …

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Competition for Patreons only December 2024! Plus spot prizes only for those watching live! 30:00

9M ago30:00

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Competition draw December - then a pause on comps for 2025! Sign up for my FREE talk midday Sun 26 Jan at the National Running Show at the Harrier Trail Zone, top 10 essential tips for beginner ultra runners: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/10-tips-for-beginner-ultra-runners-with-claire-maxted-wild-ginger-running-tickets-1111293511809 If you bring you…

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What you discover when you run 399 squares of an OS map - plus the one that got away... 51:33

10M ago51:33

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This year Martin Elcoate from The Green Runners ran almost every single one of the 400 squares of a custom OS Map centred on his house. What a fascinating, personal challenge! Along the way he discovered surprises, took photographs of each grid square, ran more local trails than ever before, did a bit of trespassing and scrambling through bushes an…

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Competition draw November 2024 worth £448 & update - good news & bad news about the channel! 49:38

10M ago49:38

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Competition draw November and update - good news and bad news about the channel! Have you won anything in the November 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £448 And what goodies are up for grabs in the December 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sp…

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3#09 Becky Coles of Project Alpine Spirit 50:19

10M ago50:19

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> Find galleries, blog posts and many more episodes at www.mountainairpodcast.uk “I love getting out there and stripping everything away so that life becomes very simple.” In the latest episode of Mountain Air we meet Becky Coles, a Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor and expedition leader whose travels have spanned all seven continents. …

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Mental strength for ultra running races & training in the dark from coach & physio Tim Pigott 54:33

10M ago54:33

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Mental strength for ultra running races & training in the dark from coach & physio Tim Pigott. Originally on YouTube here https://youtube.com/live/otkUadbp_P4 Live broadcast and podcast sponsors are Naak Sports Nutrition! I’ve been using their new chocolate and maple syrup gels to give me the energy I need for my new, weekly strength and conditioni…

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407: Jenny Simpson - Inexplicable Magical Moments 51:44

10M ago51:44

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Carrie chats with the legendary Jenny Simpson! The Olympian, World Championship medalist, and 11-time US champion reflects on her incredible journey through the Great World Race and a possible farewell at the TCS New York City Marathon. Jenny also shares stories from her upcoming year-long adventure, "Jenny and Jason Run USA," traveling across the …

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406: Rhonda Vetere - I Stay Ready So I Don’t Have to Get Ready 26:50

10M ago26:50

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Carrie chats with Rhonda Vetere, a global executive, STEM ambassador, speaker, mentor, 2x author, triathlete, and 6-star World Major Marathon finisher! Rhonda shares how she balances a high-powered career with intense training, her journey into sports and STEM, and how she continues to inspire others to get after it every day.…

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Last Place & Proud of It: Petzl Lunar Round SKT (Slowest Known Time) by 'normal' runner Andy Dewar 46:47

10M ago46:47

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Now we have the next Last Place & Proud of It guest, where we celebrate the awesome runners who have come last at races and challenges. Today we welcome the incredible, the unstoppable Andy Dewar from Shipley, West Yorkshire who holds the SKT (Slowest Known Time) for no less than two epic challenges, the Wild Peak Half Round and the Petzl Lunar Rou…

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405: Minnesota Distance Elite - Just So Excited! 59:31

11M ago59:31

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Carrie shares a live podcast with Minnesota Distance Elite! Join Carrie as she connects with Coach Chris Lundstrom and 21 team members from this Minneapolis-based distance training powerhouse. They discuss the team’s history of producing Olympians and national champions, what it takes to stay competitive, and how fans can support their journey to m…

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Gear reviews: NNormal Tomir 2 trail shoes, Insta 360 Ace Pro2, Naak bars & gels 38:54

11M ago38:54

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Today's live chat at 1pm today is going to be an update on GEAR that I've been testing lately, namely the NNormal Tomir 2 trail shoes, a first look at the Insta 360 Ace Pro 2 action camera, and a review of the Naak baars and gels that I like the best. Patreons, do you have any trail & ultra gear questions for me or the group? Pop them on Patreon or…

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404: Champions’ Insights: C Tolle Run’s NYC Marathon & 5K Recap 27:28

11M ago27:28

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Carrie takes us through an action-packed weekend at the Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K, which doubled as the USATF 5K National Championships, and shares a lively recap of the TCS NYC Marathon! Tune in to hear about her whirlwind four days leading up to the marathon, complete with fun and insightful interviews with the newly crowned 5K champions …

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October competition draw worth £390 - plus choc & books prizes only for those watching live! 30:38

11M ago30:38

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Have you won anything in the October 2024 Wild Ginger Running competition worth £390? And what goodies are up for grabs in the November 2024 prize giveaway? To enter the Wild Ginger Running monthly competition, scroll down. For 2024 I'll be giving away either a Naak sports nutrition bundle worth £25 OR a couple of running books and 80 Noir Ultra ch…

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403: Sara Vaughn - I’m Optimistic 27:57

11M ago27:57

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Carrie chats with the unstoppable Sara Vaughn—mother of four, realtor, and elite runner for Puma. Sara shares her journey of navigating second chances, including a quick pivot to run the NYC Marathon after getting sidelined by illness in Chicago. They dive into her family life, a coaching change, and how her kids are finding their own passion for r…

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402: Shannon Rowbury - It's Been a Long Time Coming 51:35

11M ago51:35

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Carrie chats with 3-time Olympian Shannon Rowbury, one of the most decorated middle-distance runners in U.S. history! They discuss Shannon’s recent upgrade to the 2012 Olympic Bronze medal, the highs and lows of the sport, and her current goals as she trains for the NYC Marathon. Shannon shares her mindset as she approaches this new distance, how r…

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What author Jen Benson learned from Courtney Dauwalter & Jasmin Paris about 100 milers 55:54

11M ago55:54

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Think you can't run a 100 mile ultra? Well the truth is....you absolutely can! Especially if you read this awesome new book by Jen Benson. This lunch we had such a lovely chat to Jen about 'The Path We Run', which charts the ups and downs of her 100 mile journey, with advice and inspiration along the way from ultra running greats and experts like C…

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How to run with chronic pain & fatigue from health & wellbeing coach Joanne Lee Smith 54:49

12M ago54:49

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How to run with chronic pain & fatigue from health & wellbeing coach Joanne Lee Smith. Find out how mindset can help you with fibromyalgia and long term conditions concerning chronic pain and fatigue. In a nutshell, Jo found that whether she ran or not, she was still in the same kind of pain, so why not run a 100 mile ultra! Find out how that worke…

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401: Tommie Runz - Tommie Runz the World 45:02

12M ago45:02

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Carrie chats with Tommie Runz! Tommie returns to the show to share his incredible journey of running all 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors in a single year. He discusses his experience running the New York City Marathon to raise funds for Release Recovery, how he balances training, staying healthy, managing jetlag, and his goals for the future.…

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400: Anthony D'Amato and Danny Docherty - Project Breaking Forty 54:39

12M ago54:39

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Carrie chats with Anthony D’Amato and Danny Docherty! They dive into Anthony’s many roles, from husband of elite runner Keira D’Amato to Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force, and his training for Project Breaking Forty at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Danny, a two-time Olympic Trials qualifier and accomplished coach, shares his insights on their athlet…

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399: Alexi Pappas - A Good Mischief 38:17

12M ago38:17

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Carrie chats with Olympian and multi-talented creative Alexi Pappas! They discuss Alexi's experience guiding visually impaired runner Lisa Thompson at marathons like Boston, Chicago, and London, as well as their plans for the upcoming Berlin Marathon. Alexi also shares about her shoulder injury and time at the Paris Olympics, how running has inspir…

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Why wobble boards aren't enough! Protect your ankles from injury with coach & physio Tim Pigott 44:49

12M ago44:49

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Do you worry about going over on an ankle while running off-road? Coach and physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching has the answers, and it turns out, wobble boards just don't cut it for trail and ultra runners - we talk concentration, technique, rehab & prehab strength exercises, plyometric moves, shoes and more! Originally on YouTube here https://you…

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398: Vincent Ciattei - There’s a Different Mindset 43:33

1y ago43:33

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Carrie chats with professional runner Vince Ciattei! Vince shares insights on his journey into running, from his standout high school and college days to narrowly missing the Olympic team. They dive into his evolving mindset, the importance of consistency, and how he's finding joy in what's next. Vince also opens up about his family, his passion fo…

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397: Savannah Berry - The Encouragement is Insane 34:38

1y ago34:38

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Carrie chats with marathoner Savannah Berry! They discuss Savannah’s incredible journey, including her 12th place finish at the Olympic Trials Marathon, her recent success at the USATF 20K National Championships, and how she balances training for the NYC Marathon with mentoring students at Utah Valley University. Savannah opens up about the highs a…

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How to be a more resilient runner - with Jen Scotney, author of Running Through the Dark 39:06

1y ago39:06

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How to be a more resilient runner - with Jen Scotney, author of Running Through the Dark, host of the Resilience Rising podcast, former Human Rights Lawyer and podiuming ultra runner, writer, coach, speaker, yoga teacher and Mountain Leader. Jen's book is a deeply personal account of her journey through grief and pain while dreaming about setting a…