David on Training, Teamwork and Mental Preparation for Kokoda

About this episode

Dave Tennant shares his experiences and insights on training, teamwork, and mental preparation for the Kokoda Track.

In this episode of the Kokoda Track Podcast, host Glenn Azar chats with Dave Tennant, a fit and adventurous bloke who tackled the infamous Kokoda Track last year. From his initial motivation to join the trek to the lessons he learned along the way, Dave shares his inspiring story. He talks about the group dynamic, the challenges he faced, and the highlights of the trip, including the emotional moment on Brigade Hill. With a focus on the importance of training, teamwork, and mental preparation, this episode is a must-listen for anyone considering tackling the Kokoda Track. This podcast is brought to you by Adventure Professionals . KOKODA FITNESS PROGRAM OTHER ADVENTURES  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Glenn Azar

Guest: Dave Tennant

Topics covered

• training
• teamwork
• mental preparation
• Kokoda Track
• adventure

Keywords

• Kokoda Track
• Brigade Hill
• group dynamic
• challenges
• highlights

Sponsors

Adventure Professionals

Mentioned in this episode

Products: the Kokoda Track, KOKODA FITNESS PROGRAM

Books & works: the Kokoda Track Podcast

Places: Kokoda, Brigade Hill

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