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/CIP8W4JBAk0Follow Marcus on Instagram https://www.instagram.com//marcusscotneyMarcus' 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/WildGingerRunningFor 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 RESOURCESMarcus 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 2017https://youtu.be/pFpEmfEEpCUMarcus' YouTube channel where he will upload his body strength circuit in the futurehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9tPVdmQ6c6skqzIZxjXJg?view_as=subscriberShane Benzie's technique coaching filmhttps://youtu.be/WNDirZrY7rcFixing your Feet blister care bookUK https://amzn.to/3cYLfHEUSA https://amzn.to/3bLPztDGurney Goo anti-blister foot creamhttps://gurneygoo.co.uk/Brave Soldier Friction ZoneUK https://amzn.to/2YjrR48USA https://amzn.to/2KO5PP2Montane Jaws 10My review https://youtu.be/uwGOxRJ308kUK https://amzn.to/3eMbuTdUSA https://amzn.to/2xUCQWJScott Supertrac RC trail shoes UK https://amzn.to/2VTIhPbUSA https://amzn.to/35hFFxvSuunto 5 GPS watchUK https://amzn.to/3bVeRFKUSA https://amzn.to/2YiKBAEMountain Fuel15% off for Patreons!https://www.mountainfuel.co.uk/Clif BarsUK https://amzn.to/2VODQVsUSA https://amzn.to/2zK5omyBeta Running https://www.betaoutdoorsports.com/run/brandsUltimate Direction FK Ultra light carbon fibre running polesUK https://amzn.to/3d30EH2USA https://amzn.to/3aP2aLhRunderwearUK men's https://amzn.to/2SmUQ31UK women's https://amzn.to/3bP3L52USA men's https://amzn.to/35j1koVUSA women's https://amzn.to/35tOaWtPetzl Swift RLUK https://amzn.to/3ddfYkzUSA 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/WildGingerRunningFollow me on Instagram @WildGingerRunning Get a Wild Ginger Running t-shirt or buff herehttps://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  Fancy a show without ads? Subscribe! https://plus.acast.com/s/wildgingerrunning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.