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In this short episode Max discusses Ultimate Athlete as it returns to Mt Maunganui on the 28-29th April 2023. Use our discount code for 15% off entry. The show notes can be found at: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

In this special episode we celebrate one year of podcasting!!! Join us - with not 1 but 8 guests! - as we talk about Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui 2022. We talk with Event Organisers Gavin and Joss; the top 3 male elite racers Julian Oakley, Michael Voss and Ben Hennessy; and the top 2 female elite racers Deb Fuller and Maria Bentley. You’ll also hear the third and final interview with James Bell-Booth, the co-founder and CEO of Earshots. Thanks to Earshots for sponsoring the podcast. For 10% off you can use code ‘NZOCR’ at www.earshots.com Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/08/20/podcast-ep-19-ultimate-athlete-mt-maunganui-2022-special/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

Nicola Reynolds has raced in three 24-hour World’s Toughest Mudders, and many other endurance races. We find out about some of the accomplishments this down-to-earth kiwi has achieved. In the news we cover the results from Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui. We also listen to the first part of an interview with James Bell-Booth, the co-founder and CEO of Earshots. Don’t forget, for 10% off earshots you can use code ‘NZOCR’ at www.earshots.com Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/07/05/podcast-ep-17-nicola-reynolds/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

We talk with the couple behind the Ultimate Athlete series. They tell us about a new obstacle, course changes for Mt Maunganui, course info for Orewa, and much more! We’re very excited to welcome EarShots as the show’s sponsor! Use code NZOCR for 10% off at www.earshots.com Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/04/22/podcast-ep-15-gavin-and-jocelin-ultimate-athlete-event-organisers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

We talk with Katie Sparrow, two-time Australian Ninja Warrior contestant. Originally from New Zealand but now living in Australia, Katie is a personal trainer who also acts, sings, does stunts, beatboxes, and competes in Ninja Warrior! In the news we cover the Alpha Adventure Series, Adventure 1 was announced as the official adventure racing world cup of World Obstacle - with a NZ Series and the World Cup Final being held in NZ this year! We also cover Muddy Good Run being postponed, the Parkour World Championship being postponed again, and Russian and Belarusian athletes being banned from obstacle sports. Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/03/21/podcast-ep-13-katie-sparrow-ninja-warrior/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

In this episode we sit down with Matt Ansley. Between 2013 and 2018 Matt became an OCR legend, completing 33 laps of standard Tough Mudders, 1 Tougher Mudder, 2 Toughest Mudders, 4 World’s Toughest Mudders, 4 Spartan Sprints, 3 Spartan Supers, 1 Spartan Beast, and 6 Spartan Ultras, as well as local OCR races. Matt was also pursuing mini golf and is now the President of the NZ Minigolf Federation. In the news we cover reaching 10 episodes and 500 total listens. Thank you to our listeners! Show notes are available at: http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/02/07/podcast-ep-11-matt-ansley/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message

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/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/obstacleracersnz/message