Wild Ginger Trail & Ultra Running
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My top 15 tips to enjoy your first ever ultra, while on the very muddy A Coventry Way 40 miler 2024!
If you've ever wondered if you could do an ultra, this is the film for you. I'm not the best advert for ultra running, I'm a working parent with hardly any time to train, but I have picked up a few tricks of the trade over my last decade or so of trail and ultra running that I'd like to share with you to make your life easier! Here they are while I fight my way through the mud on the A Coventry Way 40 miler this April 2024. My home turf!
Big thanks to SOAR for sponsoring this film and letting me represent them in their super lovely kit. On the race I wore the Soar Run Tee, Trail Shorts, Run Cap and Ultra Jacket waterproof. All of it was excellent and I would highly recommend it.
www.soarrunning.com/collections/trail-running
I hope these ultra tips help you and don't put you off! And if you are put off, don't worry about that either, ultra running is not the be all and end all, and it's not for everyone! You might go through phases in your life where you love it and phases where it's all too much. I'm definitely approaching the 'it's all too much' phase right now, and soon after this race I was struck down by a lurgy that still hasn't gone away! I am taking a lingering cough to Keswick Mountain Festival 25k this weekend (18 May), and have done barely any training for Race to the King 15 June. So I'm giving up ultra running after that to focus on local races and maybe getting a bit speedier. I can always crank out the miles, so I'm going to work on shifting my extra ballast (I'm heavy for me atm, too many biscuits, not enough activity) and getting quicker... or maybe just not getting slower, ha ha ha!
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Conservation Day #1 in return for the Arc of Attrition 50 - planting sphagnum moss with the BMC
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Now I'm in The Green Runners, one of my pledges was to do one day of conservation for every ultra that I film for Wild Ginger Running CZcams channel. This is Day #1 in return for the Arc of Attrition 50 mile ultra in Cornwall in January, sphagnum planting in the Goyt Valley, Peak District, with the British Mountaineering Council (BMC). The BMC is the national representative body for climbers, h...
Best gear for Race to the King 100k ultra & how to pack it into the Harrier Kinder 10L running pack
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Find out what's the best gear for Race to the King 100k ultra (including their recommended kit list) and how to pack it into the Harrier Kinder 10L running pack so everything it in the right place. This film is sponsored by Race to the King and Harrier Trail Running gear. For a 20% discount off the already very reasonably priced Harrier kit, use code WILDGINGER20 at the check out online. Offer ...
Arc 50 - Arc of Attrition 50 mile ultra marathon 2024 - how not to run it! (race film, very useful!)
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Arc 50 - Arc of Attrition 50 mile ultra marathon 2024 - how not to run it! (race film, very useful!)
Arc of Attrition 50 mile ultra marathon - mandatory race kit, my extras & how to pack it all!
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Arc of Attrition 50 mile ultra marathon - mandatory race kit, my extras & how to pack it all!
Best 26 tips for your first adventure race with Questars (essential advice from newcomers & elites)
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Best 26 tips for your first adventure race with Questars (essential advice from newcomers & elites)
10 best strength exercises for ultra runners - 15 min routine with weights (or use a heavy backpack)
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10 best strength exercises for ultra runners - 15 min routine with weights (or use a heavy backpack)
REVIEW Will new Brooks Ghost Max shoe protect runners from injury as claimed? (Expert reveals truth)
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REVIEW Will new Brooks Ghost Max shoe protect runners from injury as claimed? (Expert reveals truth)
Kendal Mountain Festival 2023 adidas TERREX 10km Trail Run - what's it like? (very hilly & muddy!)
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Kendal Mountain Festival 2023 adidas TERREX 10km Trail Run - what's it like? (very hilly & muddy!)
How to train for a hilly ultra marathon race in a flat place - my top 3 tips (easy peasy!)
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How to train for a hilly ultra marathon race in a flat place - my top 3 tips (easy peasy!)
How I train for 50 mile ultras on only 3 runs per week (chat while on the LDWA Sussex Stride 52)
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How I train for 50 mile ultras on only 3 runs per week (chat while on the LDWA Sussex Stride 52)
Tissington Trail Marathon - uphill to halfway, downhill all the way back! (26 miles disused railway)
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Tissington Trail Marathon - uphill to halfway, downhill all the way back! (26 miles disused railway)
Montane Lakeland 50 ultra running race 2023 Western theme - did the stetson stay on the whole way?
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Montane Lakeland 50 ultra running race 2023 Western theme - did the stetson stay on the whole way?
Runners, do you need open-ear OR bone-conduction headphones? (Shokz, Cleer & Oladance review)
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Runners, do you need open-ear OR bone-conduction headphones? (Shokz, Cleer & Oladance review)
How to pack all the Lakeland 50 mandatory kit & more in a 12L running pack (plus what I'm wearing)
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How to pack all the Lakeland 50 mandatory kit & more in a 12L running pack (plus what I'm wearing)
Mandatory kit - Montane Lakeland 50 ultra race 2023 (& my own extras)
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Mandatory kit - Montane Lakeland 50 ultra race 2023 (& my own extras)
The second half of the Manx Mountain Marathon (got timed out of the race & ran the rest later)
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The second half of the Manx Mountain Marathon (got timed out of the race & ran the rest later)
Weird new trotter/hoof socks from Sidas, designed by ultra runner Jon Albon (plus insoles chat)
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Weird new trotter/hoof socks from Sidas, designed by ultra runner Jon Albon (plus insoles chat)
Top 15 tips for Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k from winner Tom Evans (plus WIN his £150 sunnies)
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Top 15 tips for Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k from winner Tom Evans (plus WIN his £150 sunnies)
Guest film! Tony Reeves ran our local trail race, the Nene Valley Races 10 miler, from Fotheringhay
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Guest film! Tony Reeves ran our local trail race, the Nene Valley Races 10 miler, from Fotheringhay
Ultra-Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k by UTMB full race film (plus quick tips from winner Tom Evans &more)
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Ultra-Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k by UTMB full race film (plus quick tips from winner Tom Evans &more)
Mandatory kit for Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k - May 2023 (unofficial, I don't agree with UTMB!)
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Mandatory kit for Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) 50k - May 2023 (unofficial, I don't agree with UTMB!)
How NOT to do the Manx Mountain Marathon - 50k fell race 2,800m ascent (eg don't navigate by banana)
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How NOT to do the Manx Mountain Marathon - 50k fell race 2,800m ascent (eg don't navigate by banana)
Do period pants, knickers, undies work for running? (5 reviewed, plus period shorts & leggings too)
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Do period pants, knickers, undies work for running? (5 reviewed, plus period shorts & leggings too)
10 best tips to make the most of the FINAL MILE of your ULTRA (from Scott Jurek & more pros)
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10 best tips to make the most of the FINAL MILE of your ULTRA (from Scott Jurek & more pros)
What I pack for a 50k (30mile) trail/fell race (Manx Mountain Marathon, Isle of Man, 8th April 2023)
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What I pack for a 50k (30mile) trail/fell race (Manx Mountain Marathon, Isle of Man, 8th April 2023)
How to train for ultra running by hiking & wild camping (in the Peak District, UK...in February!)
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How to train for ultra running by hiking & wild camping (in the Peak District, UK...in February!)
Top 3 tips for snowy winter trail running (plus a bonus extra one, stay safe & happy!)
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Top 3 tips for snowy winter trail running (plus a bonus extra one, stay safe & happy!)
Best bone-conduction headphones 2023 - incl. Shokz Openrun Pro, Naenka Runner Diver, Haylou PurFree
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Best bone-conduction headphones 2023 - incl. Shokz Openrun Pro, Naenka Runner Diver, Haylou PurFree
How to pack for a UK wild camp - all the kit you need (hiking training for ultra running)
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How to pack for a UK wild camp - all the kit you need (hiking training for ultra running)

Komentáře

  • @user-ej7hw3ob6x
    @user-ej7hw3ob6x Před 15 hodinami

    Excellant

  • @lifesahike1679
    @lifesahike1679 Před dnem

    God bless❤

  • @regreg5416
    @regreg5416 Před dnem

    This legend filled his life, Inspirational, humble, tough, down to earth. R.I.P Sir

  • @JasonCliftJones
    @JasonCliftJones Před 3 dny

    Stephen's audible from 6:53 onwards (albeit quietly)

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 2 dny

      Yes we started again from 8:20 secs in and I'm trying to cut it on CZcams but it will only let me save it as a new video at the moment rather than alter the original. Might have to just do that, really annoying!

  • @antoniocardinale6958

    It could have been an interesting Interview Claire , but what a shame I could not hear Stephen's voice at all .

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 2 dny

      Yes we started again from 8:20 secs in and I'm trying to cut it on CZcams but it will only let me save it as a new video at the moment rather than alter the original. Might have to just do that, really annoying!

  • @eddiearthur4654
    @eddiearthur4654 Před 3 dny

    Due North Events are brilliant. Though the climb out of Littondale on the Trod is awful!

  • @cheekbones2
    @cheekbones2 Před 4 dny

    T.Y. I've used the Shokz Pro and many others. My G7 is my favorite for a lot of reasons. Avoiding the newer air conduction sets a there's too much sacrifice for better sound. I frequently adjust volume...and have questionable hand-ear coordination :)

  • @Jessrunning
    @Jessrunning Před 6 dny

    Thank you for this.

  • @trailsandbeers
    @trailsandbeers Před 9 dny

    you don't need lots of carbs if you are fat adapted, maybe Scott is running at higher intensity (definitely is) but if I eat carbs I get sick, so I mostly eat fat and protein.

  • @kingsley6236
    @kingsley6236 Před 9 dny

    Hi Claire. You siad that filming slowed you down and it would have done a bit. Having someone to film you would be a good solution, so how about this for an idea. Have a running CZcamsr who is well know for their running videos (like Loyd from run4adventure) film you. You do your filming, they film you and then you can have a dual video, one from the running pont of view, the other from crew/film. I have never seen something quite like that before and could be fun!

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 5 dny

      A collab would be super cool! I think Lloyd wants to run it himself tho, but it's a great idea if he gets injured or something beforehand like this year. Patreon Sean O'Keefe has offered to crew and film me also. Are you offering too? ;)

    • @kingsley6236
      @kingsley6236 Před 5 dny

      @@wildgingerruns If I am available, then it sounds good!

  • @antoniocardinale6958
    @antoniocardinale6958 Před 10 dny

    It is not easy at all to organize races and make them a success , Mel Steventon is such an inspiring person for hard working and for the huge achievements of Due North Events .

  • @antoniocardinale6958
    @antoniocardinale6958 Před 11 dny

    Imo Boddy is a powerhouse , congratulations to her for the record of this huge challenge .Well done to Claire for interviewing such an interesting character .

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 5 dny

      She is amazing isn't she! I can't wait to see what she does next!

  • @PaulCoatesTrailRunning

    So nice to bump into you at Race to The King.

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 12 dny

      Hey Paul great to see you too! Hope you had a great race!

    • @PaulCoatesTrailRunning
      @PaulCoatesTrailRunning Před 12 dny

      My legs eventually woke up around 50 miles. Great event and day out

  • @luigimastromonaco6418

    Hi, is there the possibility of fixing the soft Flasch with elastic bands in this backpack so that they are firmly in place while running? The M/L measurement indicates how many cm of chest circumference it corresponds to. Thank you

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 12 dny

      Hey I think they might have elastic bands in place to keep the bottle up, but not sure, I sent this pack back a while ago now sorry I can't be more help with it!

  • @wallyevans4228
    @wallyevans4228 Před 17 dny

    There’s nothing healthy about chicken or mercury laden fish . Besides do the animals have a say in this?

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 12 dny

      Thanks for your comment! Veganism is 100% the way forward, Claire

  • @MikaBeeF
    @MikaBeeF Před 20 dny

    You can't make a 20mins audio gear comparison without touching on audio quality....

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 12 dny

      Did I not mention that? I thought I said the audio quality was best on the open-ear headphones but if you want to hear your surroundings you need to use the bonephones which don't have as good audio quality. Sorry if that didn't come across in the film? Claire

  • @Zelenskyyyyyyyyy
    @Zelenskyyyyyyyyy Před 20 dny

    He’s so well spoken.

  • @emreon3160
    @emreon3160 Před 21 dnem

    Excellent Review

  • @MJ-yd4jk
    @MJ-yd4jk Před 21 dnem

    "Don't pick this one as your first ultra" 🤣 It was my first - albeit as a walker!

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 12 dny

      Ha ha! I was joking... it's a perfect first ultra if you don't mind a bit of mud! The waymarking from the coventry way signs is very impressive, I hardly needed to use the GPX at all!

  • @99cya
    @99cya Před 25 dny

    The deadlift looked a bit off. Wasnt all the tension in your lower back doing it like that?

  • @issamami
    @issamami Před 26 dny

    Thank you Claire and Tim for an excellent episode. Get well soon

  • @antoniocardinale6958
    @antoniocardinale6958 Před 26 dny

    Another useful and interesting interview with Tim Pigott that gives good advice for different type of injurys . Get well soon Claire !

  • @faithh400
    @faithh400 Před 29 dny

    super helpful video :) thanks

  • @antoniocardinale6958
    @antoniocardinale6958 Před měsícem

    I liked several items in this monthly competition , especially the shoes NNormal Tomir 2.0 . Well done to the winners .

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před 23 dny

      Yes can't believe we got NNormal shoes in the comp! Fab steal eh! Become a Patreon then you might win them!

  • @jodiedineen5503
    @jodiedineen5503 Před měsícem

    Will be marshalling on race to the kings! Will be cheering you on!!

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Thanks you! I have now dropped to the 50k Coastal as I've got bronchitis! So hope to see you on that bit!

    • @jodiedineen5503
      @jodiedineen5503 Před měsícem

      @@wildgingerruns oh no. Hope you feel better soon

  • @oliverr.6295
    @oliverr.6295 Před měsícem

    This is a great vid, so informative.

  • @baconboy121
    @baconboy121 Před měsícem

    I'm doing it next year, do you have to register the day before or can you do it before the race on the day? Thank you

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      You can do it on race day but it's very very early!

  • @TristanMorris-dz6ph
    @TristanMorris-dz6ph Před měsícem

    Aren’t your patrons your parents and sisters

  • @janedoe7251
    @janedoe7251 Před měsícem

    I think he should educate himself on female physiology and menapause. Because he's still working as a coach, writing books and making interviews. Lots of science when it comes to men, a book referral when it comes to women. :)

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Ooh good shout, you will like THIS interview, she is writing a book about this very thing soon! czcams.com/users/live7gLjjYurS_E

  • @janedoe7251
    @janedoe7251 Před měsícem

    Stacey Sims' second book Next Level is all about menapause. She says not every women should use hormone replacement therapy. I disagree. I lost my will to exercise temporary. Also I was getting overheated on the runs. Estradiol gel is a magic cure.

  • @crisroberts2517
    @crisroberts2517 Před měsícem

    Thank you for a really informative lesson, I was about to purchase the Cleer Arc and thought I'd find out more about the usability as when I'm driving I listen to podcasts and didn't think it would be easy to answer the phone. Sounds like I need the Open run :) 💫

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      They are so much comfier!!! Put the ear plugs in if you need to block out surround sound tho

  • @holeinmyshoe
    @holeinmyshoe Před měsícem

    Well done on finishing. Another reason for doing a summer Ultra is the longer evenings which means you'll hopefully finish in daylight.

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Oh yes! Another tip to add! Thanks for this!

  • @janettrigwell8851
    @janettrigwell8851 Před měsícem

    Well done

  • @ianbooth369
    @ianbooth369 Před měsícem

    Great truthful video well done 👏

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Thank you! The video editor kindly edited out all my really down in the dumps bits!

  • @puihungma
    @puihungma Před měsícem

    I'm a month out from my first. Commented on one of your videos a while ago and my training has gone nothing like I planned since, but I'm still going in with positive vibes 👍🏽 Made me chuckle how different your mood was pre & post the food stop 😂

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Ha ha yes! Low mood eat food, GOOD LUCK for your first, the training never goes as planned, just start slowly, eat lots and keep slogging away! You Can do it!!!

  • @wk633
    @wk633 Před měsícem

    "Don't quite at a checkpoint" You absolutely must tell someone in the race org that you're quitting, so they know you're accounted for and don't send people out looking for you. In every race I've ever done, that means unless you're carried out on a stretcher, you must make it to a checkpoint to officially DNF.

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Oh yes should have mentioned that, did I mention that? You have to go back to the CP after quitting even if you get a mile away from it. Sorry if I didn't say that! Thanks for the comment to clarify, Claire

  • @DennisReeder
    @DennisReeder Před měsícem

    Wondering how the white fabric/material held up over time. Did it get dirty looking, did it yellow? For mountain biking in AZ the white would be great for keeping the contents cool. But I worry about it looking kinda disgusting after awhile. What was your experience? BTW nice review. Thanks.

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      I had to send this one back but I had a white Raidlight running pack for a while and it was surprisingly resistant to dirt! You'd be surprised! And you can also put them in the washing machine on a hand wash setting, that also helps - or just hand wash it in the shower or bath while you're in there.

    • @DennisReeder
      @DennisReeder Před měsícem

      @@wildgingerruns Thanks! I bought the Endurance edition in black. Am still kinda struggling with getting it to fit correctly. Feels great on my bike but I am having some issues getting the strap that goes underneath your arm pit to feel ok. I am close but it still needs a bit more adjusting. And of course the adjustment changes as the bladder empties. OTOH the pack itself is great.

  • @jlore6344
    @jlore6344 Před měsícem

    Thanks a ton. I am doing my first 50k in the fall and I wrote down tips from this vid.

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Oh awesome I so hope it helps you, there are lots of other useful tips in the comments here too that other people have put in. GOOD LUCK! Let me know how it goes! Claire

  • @andreafluffkitten
    @andreafluffkitten Před měsícem

    Mud, mud, glorious mud. 😂 Really nice video Claire.

  • @adrians6488
    @adrians6488 Před měsícem

    "Not training enough and having a bad attitude" - now there's a philosophy that I can follow! 😉

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Ha ha ha! I'm glad this resonated with you too!

  • @davidszachno2782
    @davidszachno2782 Před měsícem

    Goodness me I thought arundel marathon in January was muddy but that is next level 😂

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Ha ha yes! Even for this course it was insane!

  • @severiner7168
    @severiner7168 Před měsícem

    Well done Claire! How gorgeous is Finley's WGR jumper ❤

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Aw thanks lovely, my mum knitted that, isn't she clever??!!!

  • @matthewmackay3354
    @matthewmackay3354 Před měsícem

    I enjoy your race travelogue videos. Thanks for sharing.

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      Aw thank you that is really lovely of you to write, Claire

  • @davidkaufman671
    @davidkaufman671 Před měsícem

    Awesome video-really, the best (about the bone- and open-phones) I’ve seem so far for runners. Thank you!

  • @NewSkiwi
    @NewSkiwi Před měsícem

    No way! I am first on here today. Looking forward to this interview.

  • @Raevenswood
    @Raevenswood Před měsícem

    The Trailfly G270 is their zero drop trail runner but it's not part of their ultra shoe line for whatever reason. That doesn't make a lot of sense to me either. Also there is some confusion because in the middle of the run they changed the terra ultra name to trailfly. As far as Inov8 naming convention is concerned it's basically stating the weight in grams in the name (I'm probably stating the obvious) but some of the names are a bit long winded beyond that gram rating lol.

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      I am v pleased that their latest shoe (review coming soon) appears to just be called the TrailFly! That I can cope with!

  • @anniechow.
    @anniechow. Před měsícem

    Did the water seep through easily?

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      No there was a bit of water resistance in both, more in the older model

  • @JS-JackSparra21
    @JS-JackSparra21 Před měsícem

    Great review, thanks.

  • @carolcunliffe3017
    @carolcunliffe3017 Před měsícem

    I aim for 2-3 times per week... I use programmes from Heather Robertson who is ace. I enjoy working on upper body strength more than lower, for some reason! 😂

  • @zchard7
    @zchard7 Před měsícem

    Thanks for this Claire! Am doing the full 100 so see you there!

    • @wildgingerruns
      @wildgingerruns Před měsícem

      GOOD LUCK! I've had to drop down to the 50k coastal cos I have bronchitis! DOH! Hope to still bump into you tho say hi!