Winter base training for ultra runners - what NOT to do & what to definitely do! (Coach Tim Pigott)

Have you ever wondered what you should be doing over the winter period to keep your body ticking over for next year’s ultras? Or maybe you even have a January ultra like the Arc of Attrition (hello! 50 miler for me!) or some version of the Spine race (you mad thing). Here’s what not to do and what to definitely do from our resident amazing coach & physio Tim Pigott from HP3 Coaching. Today’s training chat is sponsored by SOAR Running who make top quality, sustainably-manufactured trail gear that will last you a lifetime. See more with our chat to founder Tim Soar https://youtube.com/live/PjtjdFZvVHg There will be prizes for Patreons in Jan, Feb and March so sign up now to be in with a chance to win! https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning PLUS Tim has made some Wild Ginger Running training plans around winter base training including drills and skills, take a look here https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/WildGingerRunning Podcast version available here, or search 'Tim winter base Wild Ginger Running' in your usual pod provider. https://shows.acast.com/wildgingerrunning/episodes/winter-base-training-for-ultra-runners-what-not-to-do-what-t Coming up next time with Tim: Stay motivated to run in winter Tim is sponsored by Scarpa, Sidas and Supernatural Fuel. Tim's ultra advice playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyZ16LRfpz0DZf7ieoLiq0145r_JDp62t More info and book coach Tim and his team here: https://www.hp-3.co.uk My book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook https://amzn.to/3jgKvTy Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ Support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Meet me at Nene Valley trail races https://nenevalleyraces.wordpress.com/