How NOT to do the Cape Wrath Ultra (250 miles in 8-days across mountainous Scotland, UK)

[@hannahbazley3626]

I'm fascinated and horrified by the race in equal parts! 😂 The milage on that terrain is insane. Fair play to you for going as long as you did and for making that call to step back. 👍

[@lornanakell6795]

Thanks for sharing this! Running documentaries seem so male dominated, it's great to see more women's perspectives. It's also great to see a video not just about elite runners.

[@graemebrand4740]

Hi Claire, I remember following this at the time and thinking how brave you were by taking part. Total respect for doing it as I know that multi day ultras are beyond me at the moment. Look forward to getting back out on more of the trails when the lockdown ends. Graeme

[@antoniocardinale6958]

Beautiful footage , magical location , quite scaring to watch you running on the rocks , crossing rivers . What a tough runner you are Claire !

[@johngardner1898]

Very graceful as always Claire. I could not have done in eight days what you did in four (122 miles over brutal terrain, in other words, four 50Ks back to back). I've thought about it, and I believe this film shows some of your best moments. It shows your love of adventure, enthusiasm, and sense of humour. It stands as testimony to your courage. You demonstrated excellent judgement to avoid terrible pain, permanent injury, or worse. Finally, I admire how you stayed with the event, applauded the experiences others, and shared the video.

[@JanNouwens]

Hi Claire, only discovered this today, 4 years down the line! Great fun watching this and it brought back great memories to CWU18. Still one of my bigger achievements in (running-)life, let's see what 2022 will bring. Cheers, keep it up pls.

[@wildgingerruns]

Really? Lol! So sorry I should have shared it with you! It was great to meet you there and congrats so much on completing this beast!

[@MrStoneyfish]

I love it, the honesty and the scenery. We just want to enjoy running.. I felt your pain! Well done.. All subscribed up for future adventures. Top draw. x

[@SteveSmith-67]

Fantastic video of the real human side of this ultra. I am planning on walking it so am binge watching all videos of the trail writing notes and picking up tips. Thankyou for sharing your experience.

[@wildgingerruns]

Go for it! It would be a fantastic walk at your own pace!

[@peterbedford449]

It's very informative learning other people's experiences - the wins and the failures - in races/events like this. I'm starting to get more into ultra running and it's definitely not all smooth sailing out there. Doing these things is all definitely win loss all the time. Win because we challenge ourselves and loss because sometimes the terrain gets the best of us. So, thanks for posting this! Definitely learning more about ultra running here. Thanks again!

[@will_hargreaves]

Just watched this video. A very enjoyable watch. And well done Claire. You went on longer than I would have with blisters like that.

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks so much! I was a right wuss but I'm only in the running game for fun and enjoyment now, so I reached my limit and then I was out!

[@peterseager6970]

That was a really good video Claire. Anyone who takes on a challenge like Cape Wrath is an inspiration! Thanks for showing us the human side when things got really tough!

[@Maquilishuat67]

What a great adventure! Loved watching the video. And it doesn't matter if you ran the while distance or not, you went there, participated, experienced new things and you really inspired me to try something new!

[@scottyab]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing it! Looked proper painful and beautiful at same time.

[@wildgingerruns]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BASE-hb1ji]

Great film, brilliant edit - not sure i understand the comment that you're "not into suffering" - You entered the Cape Wrath 250 mile Ultra, it is THE sufferfest of all multi day ultras in the UK - Top effort none the less, well done...

[@wildgingerruns]

Ha ha ha! That's why I quit, I didn't realise it would be so much suffering for me ;)

[@bbsaid218]

I always wear two pairs of thin socks, or ready made twin socks. Haven’t had a blister for years 😉

[@RM-po8cj]

One of my favourite race videos! Love your honesty and fun attitude...well done on your 5 days! So glad I found your channel...all the best to you!

[@AdventureBuddyMeUk]

Well done Claire! It takes bravery to step up to it, bravery to retire ..... and bravery to share a film edit with all emotions evident. I'll see you at the next multi-day ultra ;-)!

[@paulslaven9698]

Great effort...!! And inspiring to all...!! Amazing 👏

[@wildgingerruns]

Thank you so much 😀

[@barbaragarrett9025]

Wow great video Claire and great to meet you whilst working for Ourea Events on the Cape Wrath Ultra in 2018. Sadly 2020 has had to be postponed to 2021- but the race will be every May thereafter going forward. I’ll be on the start line in May 2021 and the beautiful scenery in your videos will keep me going! Thank you for sharing X

[@Cyman666]

Great film Claire, and very brave, fantastic work!!!!

[@maddoxphotographyuk]

Fantastic film, and really well done. Takes a special kind of resilience to complete that type of race. One for the memories!

[@petersavage9938]

Brilliant Claire. I didn't think I fancied that event and you've convinced me not to give it a go. This is becoming a theme :(

[@Kelly_Ben]

Absolutely incredible, thanks for bringing us along! I must say, your pedicure held up extremely well, even though your toes almost fell off! I thought i was a bit extreme deciding to run an ultra in scotland in a year and a half in order to keep me motivated through winters... then I hear you say you signed up for THIS monster challenge for the same reason, and I don't feel so crazy! Lol

[@kristaps2010]

All credit to you for going that far. If it wouldn’t be blisters I believe you could carry on. Two consecutive years my biggest race was Scenic trail in Switzerland 54k with 3km ascent. Yes it took me almost 9 hours to finish, yes we went clubbing and were hanging out all night. But never in my dreams I would imagine carry on running next day for miles and miles again. Cape Wrath ultra seems super tough. I wonder how on earth you can prepare for something like that. Thanks for sharing. It’s still a win from me.

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks so much Kris that is very kind of you, it was defo the hardest thing I ever did despite quitting 3 days of it!

[@pord]

Love the video. Was some fantastic views. Even though you didn't finish it was a great effort and nice to see the other side.

[@pord]

@@wildgingerruns these are are some of my fav kind of videos. The ginger runner (yes there is another youtuber with a similar name and is into running) has done some in America and these inspire me

[@ruthonanadventure1171]

Brilliant film Claire! I'm definitely with you on not wanting to be in pain and suffering, you made the right call in my opinion.

[@ruthonanadventure1171]

@@wildgingerruns definitely!

[@bobd4149]

Loved watching the film Claire ........... and the realism 😂 All credit for giving it a go and being able to admit it wasn't for you. Makes a refreshing change from all those 'professional' athletes making highly polished videos leading you to believe these ultra events are nothing more than a walk in the park!

[@larslaird]

Really enjoyed that! Well told story and beautifully shot film! And well done, 5 extremely hard days completed!

[@stubdo16]

You're a superstar. Great scenes and your lovely friendly attitude 👍🏼

[@wildgingerruns]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@schuletrip]

Toe socks are the best things I’ve ever used that stop blisters. They also allow your toes to splay in the shoe. Maybe you should give them a go? Amazing effort though, such a hard slog! You’ve done more there in 4 days than most of us run in 6 months. I was camping in Sandwood Bay a few years ago, there was a Washed up Whale there, is the carcass still visible?

[@johanlarsson7375]

Massive Respect! This is one that definitely goes on my bucket list!

[@joshuadorpinghaus325]

Great and honest video Claire. The CWU is really one of my dream races I hope I can do sometime in the future. One small tip regarding your blisters. Bodyglide is what really helpt me. Maybe you already know it. It works like a deodorantstick. You just put it on the parts of your body which tend to build blisters. It creates a little protection layer between your skin and the fabric and it helps the skin to glide a little bit better over the fabric so that blisters a avioded. For me it worked really great. Thanks for your great content. Look forward to more great videos. Josh

[@NickPoncia]

Great video Claire, really enjoyed it

[@WyeExplorer]

Super super atmosphere. Well done on the run and for getting back in the game. You thought your feet had had it but your heart hadn't. Ye ha! All the best. Mark

[@WyeExplorer]

@@wildgingerruns A real pleasure. It was inspirational with a bit of humor to.

[@jonathanmiller178]

Beautiful footage, lots of wonderful memories, heartbreaking to see your pain, but thanks for being such a brilliant sport!

[@georgehunter7099]

Cape Wrath would be a bit much for me, I just trail run for the fun and scenery. Have spent many a family holiday in Kinlochbervie and Sheigra, always hoping to get a wee run over to Sandwood Bay. Sorry you had such a slog physically and emotionally but you're a trooper.

[@wildgingerruns]

It was a bit much for me too! Over 2 weeks I would have enjoyed this! :) You have to stick to what you enjoy don't you :)

[@OutdoorIntrigue]

Well done! Really interesting to see your experience of it.

[@Sandybeaches07]

Wow respect ✊ to you all x

[@wildgingerruns]

Thank yoU!

[@76yacumo]

Amazing Claire.

[@sdnalyam]

I would like to see gear companies at these type of events to test their gear. Re your blisters, I notice on the MDS they have medics that fix feet and help compediters finish where they wouldn't be able to without this support. Seems a lot of companies over promise on their gear but don't really deliver.

[@sdnalyam]

Wild Ginger Running Another Carbon Based Failure, human😎.

[@sonjavanstek7038]

Great video, and what an experience! Is that a Raidlight Responsiv backpack you're using? Would you recommend it?

[@wildgingerruns]

Yes and yes, in this review here for more info :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6iqgKuIf5hjbs0 Claire

[@peterkrauthaufer1488]

Thx for your story 😀 - it looks hard, you did well indeed. Will you do it again? I am thinking once maybe 😉

[@wildgingerruns]

Hey Peter, no I won't do it in 8 days it's too hard! I have my eye on the UTMB over 6 days now, seems more my level!

[@peterkrauthaufer1488]

Great, Claire! UTMB stages run sounds nice :-)

[@timreading5005]

Thank you so much 🙏 🌱 💚 🌍

[@wildgingerruns]

You are so welcome!

[@JustDean]

Well done on your video, very well edited and great storytelling! New sub to your channel :)

[@darkmind9244]

Hi Claire, i met you in kinlochleven when i failed to even start the ring of steall in 2019 :( this event is now my 5 year plan goal.... see you there :D

[@Jarv263]

Love your videos!! Hope you’re coping ok during this lockdown. Looking back what do think you would change training wise? I’ve only known about the Cape Wrath for a few months but I know I have to give it ago.

[@Jarv263]

Wild Ginger Running yea I’m in Oxford so pretty flat round here as well. I started watching that video the other day so I’ll finish watching it soon. Thanks for the videos, they really do help!! I really like the kit reviews you do. Well done for doing 4 days!

[@alexdehotot2712]

Hey @@Jarv263, get down to the Ridgeway, there are spots there running up and down the side of it where you can get some decent local vert training in!

[@shaunfoxy9200]

Good effort, I'm an ultra newbie.

[@wildgingerruns]

Glad you liked it!

[@bennyrae79]

So nice to hear an ultra runner say they’re not into suffering! Me too! But lots of ultra runners give the impression that the suffering is what it’s all about.

[@bennyrae79]

[groaning, various] Love it!

[@alan_oz]

Great video Claire :)

[@IloveElon2]

Sorry it’s a bit late Clare, but shoes/socks you trained in, we’re they the same as the ones you ran in?

[@wildgingerruns]

Hey Ian, yes they were, that's why I was so surprised to get a blister on Day1! I trained a lot in the freezing cold March tho, and then it was very warm by May, so I think my feet swelled up with the heat and mileage.

[@IloveElon2]

@@wildgingerruns , Thanks for the fast reply Clare. A real mystery then. So sorry it didn’t go to plan, next time!!!! xx

[@philm5714]

Lovely video 🤗

[@SkepticalZack]

I bonked Tahoe 200 last year after breaking my ankle and have a poor race plan. Here is to redemption.

[@wideawake914]

I know nothing about these type of events but just wondering do they all of the days have cut off times if for no other reason to put people out of their misery and finish. you looked wretched the start of one of those days, why anyone puts them selves through that I don't know. never mind the blasted scenery, scenic appreciation is the first casualty of exhaustion. you smiled and laughed with your followers around a tough enough distance and course in another vlog, more than a lot of us could do.

[@byronball9980]

Hello Wild Ginger are available to talk about the Cape wrath ultra via email or instant messenger

[@byronball9980]

Wild Ginger Running thank you. I sent you a message

[@byronball9980]

Wild Ginger Running I sent you a message

[@railwaystationmaster]

They shoot horses don't they ?

[@Chief_Brody]

The audio is appalling

[@wildgingerruns]

thannks!