Obstacle Racers New Zealand

We sit down with Andrew Robinson and hear stories about his adventure racing, obstacle racing, ultra running, and more. In the news, we talk about the biggest week in NZ OCR that is just around the corner at the end of November/start of December with three races happening within a week of each other: Spartan, Ultimate Athlete Orewa, and Alpha Challenge! We also talk about dates for the World Obstacle OCR World Championship, and give a shoutout to the Kiwis competing at the Adventurey OCR World Championship. Links to where to follow our guest, and where to learn more about the news, are available in the show notes at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/11/15/podcast-ep-20-andrew-robinson/

We hear from Hayley Aitken - Spartan racer extraordinaire, personal trainer, and non-stop energiser bunny. In the news, we talk about some World Championship announcements: World’s Toughest Mudder has been sanctioned as the 24-hour OCR World Championship, and NZ’s own GODZone has been sanctioned as the Expedition Racing World Championship, with a $150,000 NZD prize pool. We also listen to the second part of an interview with James Bell-Booth, the co-founder and CEO of Earshots. In the upcoming event calendar, there’s the Dirty Dog Challenge, and the Kilbirnie Chase Day. Thanks to our sponsor, Earshots. For 10% off you can use code ‘NZOCR’ at www.earshots.com Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/07/18/podcast-ep-18-hayley-aitken/

Our guest is Madeline Dolente! She’s recently moved to NZ, and is an international fitness professional, trainer to the trainers, fitness model, TV personality, author, Spartan Racer, Life Coach, and Social Media Influencer. Her passion is helping people get off the couch and achieve the life that they dream of. In the news we cover World Obstacle’s new brand, Modern Pentathlon drops Equestrian for OCR - putting OCR on track for Olympic inclusion, and Ultimate Ultimate launches a 3km race. Thank you to Earshots for sponsoring this episode. Use code NZOCR for 10% off at www.earshots.com Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/05/27/podcast-ep-16-madeline-dolente/

In this episode we have a fascinating talk with Justin Jones - OCR athlete based in the UK, SGX coach and personal trainer, and CurraNZ brand ambassador. In the news we cover Spartan Auckland’s latest postponement and its bizarre timing. Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/05/24/podcast-ep-14-justin-jones/

In this episode we talk with Murray Fleming, General Manager of Event Promotions. Murray set up Event Promotions in 1989 when event management was in its infancy. Event Promotions is undeniably one of the leaders in the New Zealand event management industry. Each year they run 10 of the largest and more iconic events in the country, attracting around 45,000 participants annually. We talk with Murray about the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge series, as well as other events such as the Rotorua Marathon, the Taupo Great Lake Relay, and the Long Course Weekend New Zealand. In the news we cover postponements and read some listener mail of a recap of the Spartan World Championships. Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/03/04/podcast-ep-12-murray-fleming-general-manager-of-event-promotions/

We've reached 10 episodes! In the 10th episode, we talk with Hania Aitken - obstacle racer, contestant on the Australian Spartan tv show, firefighter, ambassador for Zeenya Clothing, and mother of 4. In the news we cover Alpha Challenge results, interviews and a race review. As well as results from the Spartan World Championship, new races coming from Ultimate Athlete, and age group rules for Spartan Auckland. Show notes are available at: http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2021/12/27/podcast-ep-10-hania-aitken/

With the Spartan World Championship taking place in Abu Dhabi December 3rd, we chat with Jeremy Robinson. Jeremy is a Spartan Global and MENA (Middle East and North African) brand ambassador, SGX Coach, and Kiwi living in the UAE. In this episode we cover his OCR adventures around the globe, Spartan and OCR in the middle east, as well as in NZ. In this episode's news: we talk about World's Toughest Mudder 2021 results, and the Spartan Auckland NZ National Championship qualifier criteria for the Spartan World Championship. Links News Spartan Auckland Qualifier Guide - http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2021/04/17/spartan-auckland-qualifier-guide/ Where to follow Jeremy Jeremy on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jez_sgxcoach_nz/ Where to follow Obstacle Racers NZ ORNZ website - http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/ ORNZ facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleRacersNZ ORNZ instagram - https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracersnz/ Intro music is 58th St. Fingers by Gap Dream. Outro music is Basic Rock by Scott Holmes Music.

We hear from Kim and Andrew, Event Organisers of The Alpha Challenge and owners of the The Fit Collective. The Alpha Challenge Event comprises a 6km, 12km, 4-hour relay, and our mini Alpha kids race. The 6km and 12km will have a competitive wave for those wanting to race on the day or qualify for OCR World Championships. SO WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO?? Run, carry things, monkey bars, jump over walls, climb, crawl in mud and much more. Our job is to create an adventure and your job is to have fun. For all races, there is no pressure to do an obstacle if you can’t. There is NO FAILURE at the Alpha Challenge - although we can’t promise that there won’t be a burpee or squat penalty. It is more than a race though. We want the day to be a chance to get together with friends, cheer each other on, have some good food and drinks supplied by Wanaka locals and listen to a Wanaka DJ all while overlooking the stunning backdrop of Dublin Bay. Links News: Spartan Auckland Shifts Venue - https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleRacersNZ/posts/1731012283775017 Where to follow Alpha Challenge: Alpha Challenge - https://www.alphachallenge.co.nz/ Alpha Challenge instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alphachallengeevent/ Alpha Challenge facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alphachallengeevent Where to follow Obstacle Racers NZ: ORNZ website - http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/ ORNZ facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleRacersNZ ORNZ instagram - https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracersnz/ Intro music is 58th St. Fingers by Gap Dream. Outro music is Basic Rock by Scott Holmes Music.

Martin is the event organiser for the Wanaka Dash obstacle race, and the owner of Multi Peak Fitness Wanaka. He's also an executive committee member of the NZ Obstacle Sports Association. Listen as we talk with Martin about the Wanaka Dash, the NZOSA, as well as Spartan, Tough Mudder, Wairua Warrior and other events. Links News Spartan Shifts Dates to Avoid Clash with Ultimate Athlete - http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2021/09/25/spartan-shifts-dates-to-avoid-clash-with-ultimate-athlete/ Spartan Auckland Postponed Fourth Time in Two Years - http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2021/09/24/spartan-auckland-postponed-fourth-time-in-two-years/ Where to follow Martin Wanaka Titans - https://www.facebook.com/wanakatitans/ Multi Peak Fitness - https://www.multipeakfitnesswanaka.com/ Enter the Wanaka Dash! - https://www.multipeakfitnesswanaka.com/events/event-one-lxdfb Where to follow Obstacle Racers NZ ORNZ website - http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/ ORNZ facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleRacersNZ ORNZ instagram - https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracersnz/ Intro music is 58th St. Fingers by Gap Dream. Outro music is Basic Rock by Scott Holmes Music.

Introducing the co-host for the Obstacle Racers NZ podcast: Stephen Steddy. Finally a New Zealand podcast on obstacle course racing (OCR). Join Max Bell and co-host Stephen Steddy as they explore the realms of OCR, Hybrid racing (Hyrox, Dekafit, Obstacle Fit), Adventure Racing, Ninja and even some good old-fashioned trail running. Max is the expert, and Stephen is the weekend warrior. Tune in to the Obstacle Racers NZ Podcast to get both perspectives. Links: Ultimate Athlete - https://www.ultimateathlete.co.nz/copy-of-mount-info Spartan Trail - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/trail NZ Obstacle Sports Association - https://www.nzosa.org/ Where to follow Stephen: Stephen on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/steddystephen/ Stephen on Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/45926988?oq=ste Where to follow Obstacle Racers NZ: ORNZ website - http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/ ORNZ facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleRacersNZ/ ORNZ instagram - https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracersnz/ Intro music is 58th St. Fingers by Gap Dream. Outro music is Basic Rock by Scott Holmes Music.