Claire Maxted
The co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine, Claire now runs the YouTube channel Wild Ginger Running, creating films about trail- and ultra-running advice, inspiration, races and gear reviews. An award-winning journalist, writing for outdoor and adventure sports magazines and websites, Claire's first book, The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook (5k to 50k), is out now. Her second, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook (50k to 100 miles), is out Autumn 2024. Claire also speaks and presents at events and races.
Latest articles by Claire Maxted

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A robust, padded, stiffer road-to-trail running shoe, the Asics GEL-Trabuco 10 is designed for overpronation support

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The super bouncy inov-8 TrailFly Ultra G 280 is a high-volume road running shoe with enough grip for easy trails

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The highly waterproof Alpkit Viper headlamp has a light sensor mode that auto-adjusts brightness levels

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Super-low priced, the Kalenji Jogflow 500.1 is a light road shoe designed for runs up to 10k in distance

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A great value, robust trail running shoe, the Kalenji Evadict XT8 Trail has a great grip and enough padding to take on an impressive range of terrain types

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A super eco-friendly shoe, the Hylo Light makes the running world a better place

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Heavy but robust, Hi-Tec Spirits are comfy, cushioned road running shoes with enough grip for easy trails

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A road-to-trail shoe, the Columbia Escape Pursuit has good balance of cushioning and a ground feel for use in all conditions on all terrain

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The robust Adidas Terrex Soulstride is a good value shoe that’s comfy and padded enough for roads and but with some grip for trail running too

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A rollercoaster route along the skinny coastal path with sandy beaches, turquoise seas and quite possibly a seal or two

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Make the runner in your life feel extra special special with our best gifts for runners

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The waistcoat-style Enell Sport High Impact Bra comes in the largest sizes

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Long, stretchy and warm, the Artilect Sprint Tee is a merino-wool-and-nylon blend T-shirt that’s designed for summer but performs better in cooler weather

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Super-light, rustle-free, hoodless and windproof, the Montane Featherlite Trail Jacket packs down neatly into its own pocket

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The Topo MTN Racer 2 is a trail running shoe with a specially designed wide-fit toe box and low profile to promote a natural footstrike and toe splay

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The grippy Adidas Terrex Agravic Pro trail running shoe boasts an innovative dial lacing system and a propulsive, cushioned sole

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The battle of trail running vs road running has raged for years. Whether you enjoy sealed surfaces or wild trails, we consider the ups and downs of both pursuits...

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Start building up your mileage with our guide to ultra running for beginners

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Whether you’re into road or trail running, our guide to the best brands of running shoes will start you off on the right foot

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We weigh in on the pros and cons of hiking shoes vs trail running shoes to help you choose the best lightweight, low cut option for your next adventure

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The best marathons for exploring incredible landscapes, spotting famous landmarks, and soaking up the local culture

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You may need to take your time, but our guide can help you return to running after pregnancy

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From foam rollers to compression boots, we examine the pros and cons of popular running recovery tools
All the latest inspiration, tips and guides to help you plan your next Advnture!

