How to do the Cape Wrath Ultra, with race record-holder & coach Marcus Scotney

Record-holder & ultra running coach Marcus Scotney explains what it takes to train for and complete the 250 mile (400km) 8-day Cape Wrath Ultra in Scotland, UK. (Scroll down for links to other useful films and gear we mentioned) In this episode you’ll find out how Marcus recommends training for this epic wilderness ultra, why he doesn’t recommend doing back to back days or long strength training sessions in the gym. We also talk about what he considers essential kit, the importance of what he calls “Bagmin”, what did he ate as a vegetarian at that time, how hard the navigation is, and how best to manage yourself at camp each night to avoid fatigue, injury and blisters. Finally he compares Cape Wrath Ultra to the 5-day Dragon’s Back Race across Wales, and other multi-day ultras he has completed like The Coastal Challenge, the Spine Race, the UTMB and almost the Marathon des Sables. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/CIP8W4JBAk0 Follow Marcus on Instagram https://www.instagram.com//marcusscotney Marcus' coaching - he has some space for new clients https://www.marcusscotney.com/coaching/ Join us live on YouTube at 6:30pm every Wednesday for the chance to ask your questions to our awesome guests, and support me on Patreon to guarantee you question gets an answer. Listen to the end to find out who next week’s guest is. www.Patreon.com/WildGingerRunning For more trail & ultra running advice, gear reviews and inspiration, subscribe to Wild Ginger Running on YouTube (it’s totally free) and follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildgingerrunning/ LINKS TO ALL RESOURCES Marcus explains fully why he doesn't do back to back runs in training for multi-day ultra races while mid-way through the Dragon's Back Race 2017 https://youtu.be/pFpEmfEEpCU Marcus' YouTube channel where he will upload his body strength circuit in the future https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9tPVdmQ6c6skqzIZxjXJg?view_as=subscriber Shane Benzie's technique coaching film https://youtu.be/WNDirZrY7rc Fixing your Feet blister care book UK https://amzn.to/3cYLfHE USA https://amzn.to/3bLPztD Gurney Goo anti-blister foot cream https://gurneygoo.co.uk/ Brave Soldier Friction Zone UK https://amzn.to/2YjrR48 USA https://amzn.to/2KO5PP2 Montane Jaws 10 My review https://youtu.be/uwGOxRJ308k UK https://amzn.to/3eMbuTd USA https://amzn.to/2xUCQWJ Scott Supertrac RC trail shoes UK https://amzn.to/2VTIhPb USA https://amzn.to/35hFFxv Suunto 5 GPS watch UK https://amzn.to/3bVeRFK USA https://amzn.to/2YiKBAE Mountain Fuel 15% off for Patreons! https://www.mountainfuel.co.uk/ Clif Bars UK https://amzn.to/2VODQVs USA https://amzn.to/2zK5omy Beta Running https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/run/brands Ultimate Direction FK Ultra light carbon fibre running poles UK https://amzn.to/3d30EH2 USA https://amzn.to/3aP2aLh Runderwear UK men's https://amzn.to/2SmUQ31 UK women's https://amzn.to/3bP3L52 USA men's https://amzn.to/35j1koV USA women's https://amzn.to/35tOaWt Petzl Swift RL UK https://amzn.to/3ddfYkz USA https://amzn.to/2yYokNO ---- This podcast is self-funded. If you found it useful, please support me on Patreon for perks & prizes www.Patreon.com/WildGingerRunning Follow me on Instagram @WildGingerRunning Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt or buff here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/shop/ Book a place on my April 2021 beginner - intermediate trail running training camp here https://wildgingerrunning.co.uk/trainingcamp/ Run in the 100-mile UTMB course over 6-days from Chamonix with me here! https://www.tracks-and-trails.com/holidays/mont-blanc-ultra-trail-wild-ginger-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.