Claire Maxted

Midlands, Stamford

Creator of Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel. Former editor of Trail Running mag. Editor of BMC Summit mag & BMC Access & Conservation Comms Officer @Team_BMC

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Articles

This remote Scottish island trail leads to Britain's most iconic sea stack

1 week ago | livefortheoutdoors.com | Claire Maxted

Four mini hills, a stone-cut tomb and the UK’s highest sea stack await you on this unmissable hike on Hoy, part of the Orkney archipelago. The red sandstone stack of the Old Man of Hoy is a joy to behold from a hike along the cliffs. It’s one of the UK’s highest rock stacks and soars 137m above the sea, but be quick – he’s approaching 250 years old and could collapse any day.
"A fantastic all-rounder" - the versatile Salomon Sense Ride 5 trail running shoes wowed us and they're now half-price

Feb 12, 2025 | inkl.com | Claire Maxted

Salomon. A good pair of trail running shoes is essential to a comfortable, stable time on the trails. The right pair balances comfort, durability, and grip, so you can take on all manner of adverse terrain. Built to thrive on rugged outdoor trails, these versatile trail runners boast 4mm lugs, which dig into uneven country surfaces and can also be used on the roads.
I came last! Celebrating five ultra runners who made it to the finish line

Oct 21, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Claire Maxted

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The thought of coming last in a race fills some people with dread. However, when you run an ultra marathon, the attitude is very different. In fact, the opposite can be true.
I came last! Celebrating five ultra runners who made it to the finish line

Oct 21, 2024 | advnture.com | Claire Maxted

The thought of coming last in a race fills some people with dread. However, when you run an ultra marathon, the attitude is very different. In fact, the opposite can be true. At these events, just completing the course within the allotted timeframe is considered an epic achievement because not only are you competing against the colossal distance, but also the weather, terrain, nutrition strategy and how and when you use your kit.
What is ultra running?

Sep 2, 2024 | bloomsbury.com | Claire Maxted |Sarah J. Maas |Jesmyn Ward |Gillian Anderson

Very simple, ultra running is anything over the magic marathon distance of 26.2 miles (42.2km), on any surface – road, track and trails. Popular ultra distances include 50km or 31 miles, 50 miles (80km), 100km (62 miles) and 100 miles (160km), but ultras really can be any distance over the marathon.
Four issues barefoot shoes can’t help you with - but these easy exercises and tips can

Apr 27, 2024 | advnture.com | Claire Maxted

A few years ago, barefoot running shoes were hailed as the latest miracle cure for all running injuries. These minimally cushioned, lightweight, rubber slippers were supposed to improve balance, foot strength and proprioception, ‘correct’ your running gait, encourage mid-foot striking and allow you to run with more natural efficiency, just as evolution intended.
3 strength moves every trail and ultra runner should try

Apr 27, 2024 | yahoo.com | Claire Maxted

Why is it that despite knowing how beneficial strength work is to injury prevention, better running economy and quicker recovery, most trail and ultra runners prefer to do an extra run rather than stop to lift heavy things up and down?
3 strength moves every trail and ultra runner should try

Apr 27, 2024 | advnture.com | Claire Maxted

Why is it that despite knowing how beneficial strength work is to injury prevention, better running economy and quicker recovery, most trail and ultra runners prefer to do an extra run rather than stop to lift heavy things up and down?
11 top tips for your first (or fastest) trail race

Apr 20, 2024 | advnture.com | Claire Maxted

After having run a fair few trail races I’ve picked up some stellar tips that will help you out considerably – and surprisingly, many of them are very similar whether you’re a trail virgin or an experienced vet slogging your guts out for a personal best. If you can adopt all 11 of these into your pre-race and during-race routines, you’ll be on to a winner whatever your aim on the trails this spring and summer. Here are my top tips for your first or your fastest trail race. 1.
11 top tips for your first (or fastest) trail race

Apr 20, 2024 | yahoo.com | Claire Maxted

After having run a fair few trail races I’ve picked up some stellar tips that will help you out considerably – and surprisingly, many of them are very similar whether you’re a trail virgin or an experienced vet slogging your guts out for a personal best. If you can adopt all 11 of these into your pre-race and during-race routines, you’ll be on to a winner whatever your aim on the trails this spring and summer. Here are my top tips for your first or your fastest trail race. 1.