Podcasts about tarawera ultra

Briony Weckert, Emma Fitzgerald, and Nikki Green did their first 100 miler at Tarawera Ultra, Phil Engler did his first 100km, and Tam Duong did the 100 miler followed by 85km the next weekend. Come and join us for a chat about these incredible runventure experiences in New Zealand.Stepping Stone CoachingIf you'd love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I'm a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and youcan contact me at:⁠⁠⁠beck222@hotmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach⁠⁠⁠ SHOW NOTESTarawera by UTMBhttps://tarawera.utmb.world/Tales From The Midpack⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack⁠ 

Kia Ora and thanks for choosing to the Run Adjacent PodcastIn this episode Hayden and Dwayne chatted to Brent Markwick, who after 3 previous miler attempts finshed the 163km Tarawera Ultra marathon.This was a really cool relaxed chat where the crew talked about everything building into the race, the race day, and whats next on the horizon.Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish, the runners candy store. If shopping online be sure to use my discount code for 10% off your order. The discount code is: RA10Be sure to like, follow or subscribe and if your platform allows leave a rating and review.Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramIf you like Run Adjacent and value its impact please consider buying us a coffee, funds raised help keep the lights on, and any additional funds will be invested into the Northland Running Community! BUY ME A COFFEENot on social media but want to get in touch? Email: Haydenmbell@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack is back hosting this week and we catch up with him on where he's at with his training, diet and nutrition leading in to IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend. We have a free race entry to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. Joe Skipper, UK professional triathlete is back on the show. Joe tells us about his recent bike accident here in Taupo and how it's affected his training leading in to IMNZ. He reflects on the previous year's racing challenges and his thoughts on the IRONMAN series. Plus he shares his thoughts on racing in Kona versus Nice, his strategies for upcoming races and his overall approach to training and competition. We catch up with Adam Clark after his 102km ultra at the Tarawera Ultra. (0:06:36) – Jack updates us on where's he's at with training, diet and nutrition. (0:12:02) – IMNZ this weekend (0:15:53) – Race entry competition to the Rarotonga Triathlon (0:17:40) – Adam Clark (0:40:56) – Joe Skipper LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Joe Skipper on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/ Raro Tri at https://www.rarotri.com/triathlon-festival/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Follow Dan Jones on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/daniel.c.jones/ More about Jeff Rothschild at https://www.aut.ac.nz/student-profiles/jeff-rothschild  

Kia Ora allIn this episode your hosts Hayden, Mal, and Dwayne recapped their awesome weekend at the 2025 Tarawera Ultra Trail by UTMB.The team also shared other Northlanders results accross all the races. And Running ICKS also makes its triumphant return!Show Notes:Follow Mal on Instagram @swallowthebugFollow Warrick on Instagram @Wazza_Swim.Bike.RunRun Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish, the runners candy store. If shopping online be sure to use my discount code for 10% off your order. The discount code is: RA10Be sure to like, follow or subscribe and if your platform allows leave a rating and review.Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramIf you like Run Adjacent and value its impact please consider buying us a coffee, funds raised help keep the lights on, and any additional funds will be invested into the Northland Running Community! BUY ME A COFFEENot on social media but want to get in touch? Email: Haydenmbell@outlook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ニュージーランドで開催された「Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB」の100マイルレース「TMiler」で優勝した宮﨑喜美乃 Kimino MIYAZAKI さんにお話を聞きました。久しぶりの100マイルレースでの挑戦、リベンジを果たした背景、そしてレース中の戦略や課題について詳しくお話しいただきました。また、ニュージーランドの自然や大会の魅力、家族やコミュニティが支える特別な文化についても触れています。宮﨑さんの今後の目標であるUTMBへの意気込みも必見です！#トレイルランニング #TaraweraUltraTrail #宮﨑喜美乃00:00 イントロダクションとレースの背景03:01 レースの戦略と心の準備05:47 レース中の体調とサポート08:59 レースのコースと環境11:59 リベンジと目標設定14:49 今後の課題と展望15:53 トレーニングの新たなアプローチ17:00 心拍数とトレーニングゾーンの理解18:44 レースのパフォーマンスと環境要因19:44 自然とコミュニティの魅力21:20 森の再生とその影響24:29 家族と共に挑むレースの文化27:31 ニュージーランドのトレイルランニングの魅力30:38 子供たちの成長と文化の影響31:57 サポートとコミュニティの重要性33:00 昨年の振り返りと今後の展望35:05 挑戦と成長の過程36:52 レースの魅力と文化の違い39:07 未来への挑戦と期待ポッドキャスト「Run the World, by DogsorCaravan」はSpotifyで公開し、Apple PodcastやYouTube Podcastなどの各種プラットフォームで配信しています。⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dogsorcaravan⁠このポッドキャストへのメッセージ、感想、リクエストをお待ちしています。エピソードやウェブサイトの中でご紹介します。⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/E8iyHEMLLmyCtSEn6⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ DogsorCaravanのライブ配信イベントの予定はGoogleカレンダーで公開しています。登録すると見逃しを防げます。⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/dcliveschedule

Kia ora e te whānau.St. Valentine's Day is for lovers, and we thought what better way to celebrate our love for Tarawera Ultra Trail and the people at the pinnacle of our sport than to change up your standard interview format to something that vibed with the day. Our pros had three minutes each, randomly drawn questions, some about running, some not, and one opportunity to pass. We spoke to Caitlin Fielder, Dan Jones, Ruth Croft, Hadyen Hakes, Konoka Azumi, Ryan Montgomery, Robbie Simpson,  Helen Redcloud Mino Faulkner, and Lucy Bartholomew. It was great to hear the pros being quick on their feet in a different sense of the word. Also, you'll hear in this episode a tale of two milers and Ali's perspective starting these events and welcoming people home.  Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed Running Tarawera Ultra Trail By UTMB Sign up to the DCR AidStation newsletterDirt Church Merch!The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Facebook Further Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

2025年2月15日、ニュージーランドで開催されたTarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMBのT102（102km）で、くれいじーかろこと甲斐大貴 Hiroki KAI さんが2位に入賞。この結果により、甲斐さんは今年6月にアメリカ・カリフォルニア州で開催される「ウェスタンステイツ」の出場権（ゴールデンチケット）を獲得しました。レース序盤から地元出身でこの大会で2度の優勝経験を持つダニエル・ジョーンズ Daniel JONES と中国の チョウ・フー Hu ZHAO との3人で先頭集団を形成。42kmまで4分/kmペースで進み、その後ダニエル・ジョーンズが単独で抜け出す展開となりました。甲斐選手は慎重にレースを進め、見事2位でフィニッシュ。今回の成功は、トレイルランニングを始めて4年目を迎える甲斐選手の経験と成長を示す結果となりました。6月のウェスタンステイツに向けて、初の100マイル挑戦となりますが、自身の強みを活かした新たなチャレンジに期待が高まります。#Tarawera #WesternStates #くれいじーかろ## チャプター00:00 レースの振り返りと感想03:03 トレーニングの進化と挑戦05:49 レース戦略とペース管理09:00 レースの展開と競争相手12:07 コースの特性と走りやすさ15:53 コースの特徴と走り方18:53 天候と走行条件19:58 ウエスタンスエイツへの挑戦25:08 100マイルレースの準備30:05 今後のレース計画と展望ポッドキャスト「Run the World, by DogsorCaravan」はSpotifyで公開し、Apple PodcastやYouTube Podcastなどの各種プラットフォームで配信しています。⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5spw3F26Fp9mOP7sjHWzcIこのポッドキャストへのメッセージ、感想、リクエストをお待ちしています。エピソードやウェブサイトの中でご紹介します。⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/E8iyHEMLLmyCtSEn6DogsorCaravanのライブ配信イベントの予定はGoogleカレンダーで公開しています。登録すると見逃しを防げます。⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/dcliveschedule

Eight years ago Kylie Frost was given a use it or lose it ultimatum by her physio - start exercising or go and find a wheelchair. This weekend, she'll compete in the Tarawera Ultra-trail in Rotorua.

The 2025 Tarawera Ultra Trail Preview Special, with Kerry Suter and Lucy Bartholomew. Dirt Chruch Radio 313.Kia ora e te whānau. It's that time of year again!!! The circus has rolled into town, the tents are being set up, the sawdust is being sprinkled, the elephants have those funny headdress things on, and all we are waiting for is a bunch of clowns to show up. In what is one of our favourite episodes of each year, Matt, Ali, and Andrew are joined by special guests Kerry Suter and the mighty Lucy Bartholomew (yes, that Lucy Bartholomew)  to provide the inside track on the action at this weekend's 50, 102, and 100mile Tarawera Ultra Trail. With thousands set to hammer the trails, there is some super-spicy racing across all the fields. Still, with a Western States Endurance Run Golden Ticket on the line for the first two men and women in the 102km, it's undeniable that this distance will leave people reaching for the cold water. With approximately 100000 years of experience between the five of us from elite to coach to corn-fed citizen athlete there's plenty to keep everyone interested no matter your focus this weekend, So sit back, relax, and enjoy! Dirt Church Radio - Best Enjoyed Running Lucy Bartholomew - InstagramLucy Bartholomew @ Salomon Tarawera Ultra Trail By UTMB Sign up to the DCR AidStation newsletterDirt Church Merch!The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Facebook Further Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

Bev and Tim review the racing from IRONMAN Cozumel at the weekend. We meet Adam Clark, winner of the free race entry to the Tarawera Ultra. Bev chats to James Elvery - Co-Founder & CEO of Race Ranger. We discuss the evolution of Race Ranger throughout the year, the challenges they've faced and their next steps - including potential expansion into age group racing and improved data collection for improving race fairness. (0:04:35) – IRONMAN Cozumel race review  (0:10:43) – Alistair Brownlee announces his retirement (0:14:33) – Hayden Wilde confirms his plans to race middle distance in 2025 (0:18:01) – Dylan McCullough joins our FITTER Coaching squad (0:21:10) – Newsletter race entry giveaway competition (0:23:09) – Adam Clark (0:35:42) – James Elvery – CEO and Co-Founder of Race Ranger LINKS: Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ Race Ranger investment details at Race Ranger Investor Call Post Follow Dylan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dylanmccullough_

Sage Canaday has been running year-round ever since his 7th grade soccer coach told him he was “better off without the ball.”  A self proclaimed “running nerd,” Sage has read lot of training and exercise science books over the past 20 years of being involved in the sport. His running and training has been influenced by his NCAA DI teammates and coaches in college, his experience as a sponsored road marathoner in the Hansons-Brooks Olympic Development Distance Project, as well as doing #AnySurfaceAnyDistance races around the world as a pro MUT (Mountain-Ultra-Trail) Runner.He has a BS in Design with a concentration in Human Factors and Ergonomics from Cornell University as well as 3 years of speciality running store experience fitting hundreds of runners and walkers at all levels with all brands of running shoes.Since Sage started MUT Running in 2012 he has become a 3-time US National Champion (12km Mountain Running, 100km Trail Running and Trail Marathon events), as well a 2014 World Long Distance Mountain Running Champion. He is a 3-time Speedgoat 50km Champion, a 2-time Lake Sonoma 50-mile champion and a 2-time Tarawera 100km champion.On the roads Sage is a 2-time US Olympic Trials qualifier in the Marathon (2:16:52 personal best), and has placed in the top 20 overall at both the Boston (16th place in 2:19:12)  and Chicago Marathons (17th place in 2:19:18). He was also 8th place at the USA National Marathon Championships in LA (12th place in 2:20:02).Sage has focused his efforts on reaching as many runners as possible (both individuals brand-new to the sport as well as experienced runners) with his Youtube channel “Vo2max Productions” and across social media.Sage Website | YouTube | InstagramEp. 28 - Dave MackeyEp. 60 - Cam Smith and John GastonEp. 142 - Ray Nypaver- - - - - - - - - - -PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING TRAVIS AND MACE AS THEY RAISE FUNDS FOR ORGAN DONATION- - - - - - - - - - -A big thanks to our sponsors:Roark: Check out the Spring ‘24 Collection: Road to Somewhere at www.roark.com (listen to podcast for 15% off discount code!)RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Go to www.neuroreserve.com/travismacy and code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain HealthHagan Ski Mountaineering- - - - - - - - - - -Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and HopeSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubeThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

At Tarawera Ultra by UTMB Lyn Chan did 100km and Tam Duong did 100 miles, a first at those distances for both of them. Come and hear about their experiences at Tarawera. Stepping Stone Coaching If you're ready to smash your own running goal in 2024, and you'd like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I'm a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you get contact me at: beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES   Tarawera Ultra Trail https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Nicki Bear, Lyn Chan, & Rebecca Hunt - Ultra Trail Mt Kosciusko https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Nicki-Bear--Lyn-Chan---Rebecca-Hunt---Ultra-Trail-Mt-Kosciuszko-e2g4jpl   Nikki Green, Tam Duong, & Rebecca Hunt - Heysen 115km https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Nikki-Green--Tam-Duong---Rebecca-Hunt---Heysen-115km-e1q4bs1   Ultra Trail Australia (UTA) https://uta.utmb.world/   Ultra Trail Kosciuszko https://kosciuszko.utmb.world/   SA 5 50s https://safive50.com/   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the World Triathlon Cup in Napier last weekend plus we catch up on the latest triathlon news. We chat to Anna Dungey, winner of the free race entry to the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka half, to find out how it all went. Mikki's back on the show and tells us all about her 50K trail race at the Tarawera Ultra. Plus, we discuss Mikki's recent podcast with Mitochondria Dysfunction expert Dr Christabelle Yeoh. Dr Yeoh graduated from medicine at the University of London in 1999 and obtained her membership with the Royal College of Physicians (UK). She has a Masters degree in Nutrition from King's College London. They discuss the topic of mitochondrial dysfunction and its impact on immunity and overall health.  Lastly, we share excerpts from Alex Yee's interview with the Supertri Face to Face podcast and delve further into the ‘champion mindset'. (0:00:00) – An update on Tim's ribs (0:01:35) – Bumps and bruises from the Napier World Cup racing last weekend (0:07:46) – WTC racing and Olympic selection (0:16:03) – Has Taylor Knibb moved coaches to Dan Lorang (0:18:05) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:18:15) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:1823) – Infinit prize pack competition (0:19:00) – Anna Dungey (0:29:40) – Magnus Ditlev's training  (0:31:33) – Introduction to Mitochondria Dysfunction (0:33:10) – Mikki Williden and Dr Christabelle Yeoh (0:55:22) – Hayden Wilde at the Napier test event. (1:02:32) – Alex Yee  (0:47:49) – A champion's mindset LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ WTCS Calendar at https://triathlon.org/ Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand Follow Magnus Ditlev at https://www.instagram.com/magnuselbaekditlev/ Mitochondrial Mastery: Exploring Energy, Fatigue and Long COVID with Dr Christabelle Yeoh at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/214 Dr Yeoh can be found at https://nextpracticehealth.com/locations/nsw-edgecliff/team/dr-christabelle-yeoh Follow Hayden Wilde at https://www.instagram.com/hayden_wilde/ Alex Yee Face to Face podcast interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlhSYZq6xEw

In dieser Folge sprechen wir über die starken Ergebnisse beim Sevilla Marathon und den Tarawera Ultra in Neuseeland. Außerdem geben wir einen Ausblick auf den anstehenden Transgrancanaria Ultra und geben euch eine Übersicht über die startenden Eliteathleten. Im Hinblick auf die vergangene Diskussion über den Dopingfall von Stian Angermund haben wir uns die Kölner Liste genauer angeschaut. Was ist die Kölner Liste und was steht da überhaupt drauf? Als heutigen Test haben wir den Salmon Phantasm2, welchen es auch wieder 2x zu gewinnen gibt. Im wissenschaftlichen Teil stellt Arne eine neue Studie zum Thema Kohlenhydrat Versorgung vor.

We review the racing from Challenge Wanaka plus Bev chats to winners Kyle Smith and Els Visser at the finish line. Seth Williams won the free race entry to IRONMAN Australia. We find out more about him. We talk swimming and the swim warmup and share excerpts from the ‘Swimming Revisited' podcast where Joel Filliol talks about the effectiveness of dry land activation, neuromuscular and strength exercises.  Tim catches up with Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance to talk about the importance of strength and mobility for swimming. (0:00:00) – Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka (0:07:30) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:07:41) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:08:23) – Seth Williams (0:17:04) – Another drugs bust (0:21:24) – World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in a car crash (0:23:00) – Build up for the Olympics starts soon (0:26:11) – Challenge Wanaka recap (0:33:00) – Kyle Smith and Els Visser  (0:45:29) – The swim warm-up  (0:47:49) – Joel Filliol: Swimming Revisited (0:54:39) – Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand Kyle Smith at https://www.instagram.com/kylesmithnzl/ Els Visser at https://elsvisser.com/ Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance at https://valereendurance.com/ Real Coaching podcast with Joel Filliol at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/real-coaching-with-joel-filliol/id1052949196 Stian Angermund tests positive at https://athleticsweekly.com/athletics-news/world-trail-running-champion-tests-positive-1039975266/

Kia Ora all!Part 4: Post Race InterviewsJoin hosts Mal & Dwayne, as they interviewed Whangarei Runners Hayden Bell, Kay Lengyel, Anna Markwick, David Nielsen, and Nathan Ryken.A big thank you goes out to Mal and Dwayne who took this project and ran with it, they did an awesome job.Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish, the runners candy store. If shopping online be sure to use my discount code for 10% off your order. The discount code is: RA10Be sure to like, follow or subscribe on the platform you are listening on.Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSupport us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kia ora e te whānau!! Holy Hecka ... the four-day three-ring circus that is Tarawera Ultra-Trail has rolled into town for 2024, and we couldn't wait to get this out to you all as a wee bonus treat. First off, for your entertainment we have the 2024 Elite Q & A live show, featuring Ruth Croft, Daniel Jones, Kate Avery and an amazing conversation with Tim Day, the Tarawera Ultra-Trail Course Director. Next up we have a truly uplifting conversation with Troy Sachs and Zach Friedley, both adaptive athletes, both alumni of DCR, and both competing at Tarawera. Troy, who, not content with being a member of the Australian Sports Hall of Fame, and Paralympian, was setting out to set an adaptive record in the 50km. Zach Friedley, professional trail runner for On running, and founder of Born to Adapt, was in the 21km, supporting his friend Matt Bryson, an adaptive athlete also completing the 21km.  Best Enjoyed Running.Episode Links Subscribe to the DCR newsletter and DCR AidStation podcastRuth Croft on InstagramDaniel Jones Lessons from the Long Run  Kate Avery on Instagram Tarawera Ultra Trail CurranzSCOTT Running Julbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook CieleFurther Faster New ZealandSit Back and Enjoy!

The Tarawera Ultra by UTMB is New Zealand's Premier trail running event, with distances with ranging for 21KM's to the gut renching 162KM's. The course takes runners through stunning scenery, featuring eight different lakes, native bush and waterfalls.  Last year's 100k winner Dan Jones joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview this weekend's event in Rotorua and give a gruelling insight into ultra running.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia Ora all!Its event week for the Tarawera Ultra Trail! Stay tuned as we have lots of exciting episodes set to drop throughout the week!Part 3: Glenn FultonJoin hosts Mal & Dwayne, as they discussed with local Whangarei Trail running legend Glenn Fultons preparation for the Tarawera 50km event.Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish, the runners candy store. If shopping online be sure to use my discount code for 10% off your order. The discount code is: RA10Be sure to like, follow or subscribe on the platform you are listening on.Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSupport us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kia Ora all!Its event week for the Tarawera Ultra Trail! Stay tuned as we have lots of exciting episodes set to drop throughout the week!Part 2: Nathan Ryken & Sam RoutJoin hosts Mal & Dwayne as they interview Nathan Ryken who is running the miler (160km) at Tarawera Ultra Trail supported by Sam Rout who will be pacing him in the last 50km. In this race they discussed training coming in, tapering, fueling, and tactics for this huge event.Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish, the runners candy store. If shopping online be sure to use my discount code for 10% off your order. The discount code is: RA10Be sure to like, follow or subscribe on the platform you are listening on.Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSupport us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kia Ora all!Its event week for the Tarawera Ultra Trail! Stay tuned as we have lots of exciting episodes set to drop throughout the week!Part 1: Hayden BellMal and Dwayne hosted this unique and wild episode having the host of the Run Adjacent podcast being interviewed on his own podcast. The team discussed Haydens build up to the 50km event, getting over his foot injury, training runs, fueling, clothing, and other random run banter.Run Adjacent is proudly supported by Trek Trail and Fish, the runners candy store. If shopping online be sure to use my discount code for 10% off your order. The discount code is: RA10Be sure to like, follow or subscribe on the platform you are listening on.Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramSupport us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim and Bev catch up on this week's news. Chelsea Sodaro is doing IRONMAN New Zealand. We hear from Chelsea at the finish line after her win at the IM703 in Tasmania. Dr Stacy Sims has revised her world best seller book ROAR. Bev chats to Stacy about the changes plus we hear more about 2 female health events coming soon to New Zealand. Sleep and the athlete – we share an excerpt from the ‘We Do Science' podcast where Prof Neil Walsh tells us about the importance of sleep, the accuracy or otherwise of our sleep and recovery trackers plus our perceptions of sleep. (0:00:00) – Tim's having to pull the pin on IM703 Taupo. (0:03:08) – Kate Carter, Runner's World's UK Acting Commissioning Editor accused of cheating at the 2023 London Landmarks Half Marathon (0:08:33) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:08:40) – Fuelme in New Zealand are now stocking Infinit Products (0:09:25) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:09:36) – Ben Boyd's Taronga Zoo Fundraising at https://www.teamtaronga.org.au/users/ben-boyd  (0:12:05) – This weekend… the Tarawera Ultra and Challenge Wanaka (0:12:25) – Free race entry giveaway to the Ultra-Trail Australia (0:13:25) – Chelsea Sodaro is doing IRONMAN New Zealand (0:14:33) – Will Roth be the race that suffers most from the introduction of the PTO and IRONMAN Series (0:16:52) – Chelsea Sodaro at the finish line of IM703 Tasmania (0:25:27) – Intro to segment with Dr Stacy Sims (0:25:28) – Dr Stacy Sims (0:47:11) – Sleep apps, are they accurate? (0:51:26) – Excerpt from the ‘We Do Science' podcast Sleep and the Athlete with Professor Neil Walsh LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. Fuelme at https://fuelme.co.nz/ ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ Marathon Investigation article at https://www.marathoninvestigation.com/2024/01/runners-world-editorr-scrutiny.html Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Ultra-Trail Australia at https://uta.utmb.world/ Chelsea Sodaro at https://chelseasodaro.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania at https://www.ironman.com/im703-tasmania Dr Stacy Sims at https://www.drstacysims.com/ ROAR The Revised Edition at https://www.drstacysims.com/roar Hormone Health Matters at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hormone-health-matters-tickets-775234074987?aff=oddtdtcreator Healthy and Active Female at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/healthy-and-active-female-expert-panel-tickets-795761442897 We Do Science podcast ‘Sleep and the Athlete' with Professor Neil Walsh at https://www.wedoscience.com/sleep-and-the-athlete-with-professor-neil-walsh/

Kia ora e te whānau. The Big Friendly is rushing up again and Eugene and Matt have the privilege of being joined by their fellow MC's, friends, and the Squadrun brains trust Kerry Suter and Ali Pottinger.  Kerry and Ali continue to be a driving force in coaching in Australasia, as they coach and support thousands. We run down the shiny diamonds in the field, and dig into the weeds in a preview. Kerry and Ali also share their wisdom of the do's and don't of the day, and drop some science on the reasons it's best not to be too scientific. We discuss the UTMB furore and the dopamine rush that binary outrage brings and, more importantly, spend an hour yarning with some of our favourite people. If you are doing the Tarawera Ultra Trail, and are packing it because it's taper time, you've got this. We believe in you, you are going to be fine. Best Enjoyed Running.DCR AidStation podcast and newsletterSCOTT Running Julbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Shay McLeod of Symmetry Physio won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne. He was unable to finish the race due to a calf injury but shares his expertise as a Physiotherapist on how he plans to rehabilitate his calf before his next race in December, IRONMAN Western Australia. We have a free race entry giveaway to the Tarawera Ultra. We review the recent Outdoor Magazine article highlighting the revolution of carbohydrates, the now greatly increased ability to digest larger amounts of carbs plus their importance in an athlete's diet. We also discuss the trend for low carb or fasted training and where it might still have its place in a training program.  We share excerpts from our interview with Bora-Hansgrohe World Tour cycling team Nutritionist Dr Tim Podlogar, out tomorrow. Dr Sam Impey of Hexis tells us about their new coach's desktop initiative ‘Coach Hub'. (0:04:13) – Tim and Kate Baldwin have recorded a segment about managing injuries. The first one is around stress fractures. (0:06:24) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10  (0:06:32) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15  (0:06:49) – Shay McLeod won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne. We find out how it all went and how to rehab calf injuries. (0:27:35) – Maintaining running fitness in the face of an injury – ‘rucking'. (0:32:20) – Free race entry competition for the Tarawera Ultra. (0:35:30) – How the carbohydrate revolution is speeding up pro cycling. (0:39:03) – Introduction to Tim Podlogar. (0:40:19) – Excerpts from the interview with Tim Podlogar – out tomorrow (0:55:56) – Dr Sam Impey of Hexis talks about the new Coaches Desktop initiative ‘Coach Hub'. (1:09:25) – Racing and tri news. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at https://www.ironman.com/im703-melbourne Shay McLeod at https://symmetry.physio/staff/hoppers-crossing/ Tarawera Ultra at https://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/ Outside Online article at https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-training/a-massive-change-how-a-carbohydrate-revolution-is-speeding-up-pro-cycling/ Tim Podlogar at https://tpodlogar.com/   Research articles at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tim-Podlogar Dr Sam Impey on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SamImpey_ Hexis at https://www.hexis.live/    

Kia ora e te whānau. Last time Eugene and Matt spoke to Nancy Jiang was way back in 2018 on DCR #16. Way back then Nancy was beginning her trail running story, having just carved it up at the CCC and coming 15th at the world mountain running champs. Fast forward five years and we find the 2023 Tarawera 102km champion finally in a place where she's not continuously hungry, and her feet aren't throbbing, having just taken it home at the big dance and punched her Golden Ticket for the Western States Endurance Run. We speak to a human being who is standing in her power, training effectively, consistently, and coming off the big red ‘S' to focus more time getting after it with solid intention. We talk about being busted by her coach (his lordship Jono Wyatt) mid-run, to her strategy and approach to Tarawera and how finally her parents have come around to the fact that maybe Chinese people can run.  Enjoy.Episode Links Nancy Jiang on Instagram La Sportiva NZLet's Get Nancy Jiang to WSER!!!SCOTT Running Summit CoffeeOUT TRAILSJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Kia ora e te whānau. Eugene and Matt had the privilege of speaking with Ryan Montgomery from Park City, Utah, whilst he was at the Tarawera Ultramarathon by UTMB 102km. Born and raised in the misty Pacific Northwest, Ryan is a lover of outdoor spaces. Ryan ran his first marathon at 15 years old and was immediately inspired by long-distance running. Since his debut ultra marathon in 2016, he has run races such as the Wasatch Front 100, Badwater 135, and Tahoe 200. He placed 2nd at the 100-mile USATF National Championships in 2019, qualified for 24-Hour Team USA in 2020, and received a Golden Ticket for Western States at the Javelina Jundred in 2021. As a queer, gay runner, Ryan is passionate about creating community for LGBTQ+ athletes out on the trails. Ryan is the co-founder of Out Trails, an opportunity to bring queer together in outdoor places. This is an amazing conversation with an amazing human being at the height of his athletic prowess who is flying the flag (literally and figuratively) for true inclusion for all in the outdoor space. In addition to our conversation with Ryan we offer our aroha to the community so badly affected by the recent cyclone and share with you a remarkable Greatest Run Ever.  Enjoy.Episode Links Ryan Montgomery on Instagram Altra RunningUltimate Direction SuuntoGnarly NutritionSCOTT Running Summit CoffeeOUT TRAILSJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Ultramarathon runner Ruth Croft might just be one of the most mentally tough athletes in New Zealand.   She has a champion's track record; winning the 2021 Tarawera Ultra outright, between man or woman.   And then winning last year's Western States 100 miler – often dubbed one of the toughest races on the planet.   Not only that, she did it in the third fastest women's time in race history.  It hasn't all been one simple foot in front of the other for Ruth over the years, but the call of kilometres keeps her coming back for more.   Ruth's based on the West Coast and joined Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the podcast Lydia is luck enough to be chatting to four Femmi's who recently completed the Tarawera Ultra Marathon - including our amazing Esther who raced the 21km trail race, the incredible Lucy Barthomolmew, who WON the miler, beautiful Taegan Baxter, who ran the 50km for the second time and the strong Emma Williamson, who completed the 100km distance for the first time ever. Throughout this episode you will hear their stories and learn that no matter the distance or pace, every achievement is incredible - so be proud of where you are at in your journey.Follow Femmi on IG - @femmi.coLucy Bartholomew - @lucy_bartholomewEsther Keown - @estherkeownTaegan Baxter - @taeganbaxterEmma Williamson - @emma__runsHead to our website to get in touch - www.femmi.co

Si me preguntan cuál es mi sueño como deportista, yo diría que es correr en todos los continentes. No hay precio para los sueños. Lo siento sólo hay una vida y debemos pelear por ellos. Si realmente nos motivan. Hacía un año que no competía. No lo necesito, de hecho la última carrera fue la maratón de Sevilla en febrero del 2022 y no era mi objetivo prioritario, era un entrenamiento para Half Marathon des Sables. Competir mola, pero para mi no es necesario. Para mi las carreras son experiencias, correr es un estilo de vida, sencillo, simple, llano. Correr es una forma donde no hay distinción de clases sociales, géneros, horarios, lugares, edades. Desde el más joven que dá sus primeros pasos hasta personas extraordinarias con más de 90 años. Es el único deporte que se puede hacer sin depender del clima y prácticamente ni material, que te permite soñar diciendo “ voy a llegar allí por mis propios medios”. Tiene un lenguaje propio que en las carreras rápidas solo se escuchan los zapatos chocando contra el suelo y en las lentas y largas te permiten conocer a personas, historias, ayudar y que te ayuden. Estas son mis carreras por el mundo: ✅Europa: Muchísimas carreras diferentes. ✅Asia: Maratón de Camboya, ½ maratón de Trail en Filipinas, Vuelta a Bali en Bicicleta ✅Norteamérica: Maratón de Cataratas del Niágara, Maratón de Nueva York ✅América central: ½ Maratón de Costa Rica y ascender al pico más alto de Cerro Chirripó con 3800m+ ✅Sudamérica: Ushuaia Ultra en el fin del mundo, ultra trail a mayor altitud del mundo, a 5424m sobre el nivel del mar, en los Andes chilenos, en Valle Nevado ✅Oceanía: Tarawera Ultra 50km en 5h 15 min Queda pendiente África y Antártida 💪 __________________________ ¿Quieres seguir viendo más? ✔️ Regalo de bienvenida al podcast: https://ximescanellas.com/pagina-registro-5-claves/ 📍https://www.instagram.com/xim_escanellas/ 📍https://www.instagram.com/estrategas.trail/ ¿Te gustaría que te ayudamos a mejorar tu rendimiento, optimizar el tiempo de entrenamiento y lesionarte menos? Si es así entonces hablemos :) ✔️ Envíame un WhatsApp aquí: http://ximescanellas.com/hablamos/

This is a DCR special bonus repeat episode. Back in Episode 126 we caught up with Dr Tom Reynolds, part of the medical team at the Tarawera Ultra. Now, in that episode, as well as talking to him about his own incredible endurance feats, we spoke to him about the top tips he has for athletes undertaking trail races of all distances - the things to do and to avoid to make it back home safely. Now, these are tips that apply to all races, but with Tarawera just about upon on us, we wanted to share this conversation with you again because it's important stuff and it's worth repeating.Episode linksTarawera Ultramarathon  The five things to help you during Tarawera (and other races)SCOTT Running Coros NZJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Kia ora e te whānau. It's fair to say that Eugene and Matt are  getting super excited about Tarawera coming up. And this week, they are super grateful to be able to catch up with their MC amigos Ali Pottinger and Kerry Suter. Two absolute legends and the folk behind Squadrun, the coaching and running community phenomena. Ali and Kerry are the chief cheerleaders of trail running in Aotearoa and Australia, they coach and support thousands of people, and you'll often find them on the mic at races around the country. Kerry was one of the first people associated with Tarawera when Paul Charteris founded it, and he had an extraordinary running career of his own until an awful mountain bike accident last year left him with serious injuries. In this week's episode the gang engages in a  full preview of the races and Kerry and Ali share some of their incredible knowledge about how to take on the Tarawera course. And there are plenty of laughs along the way. Enjoy.Episode Links SCOTT Running Coros NZJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

On this episode of Between Two Beers we talk to Ruth Croft.  Ruth is New Zealand's trail running queen. In 2021 she made headlines winning the 102km Tarawera Ultra outright – the top man or woman – and then finished second at Western States in her first attempt at running 100 miles. She returned this year, to win the race (referred to as one of the toughest races on the planet) conquering the 161km race in blistering California heat in 17 hours.  In this episode we talk about the mentality of navigating a 100 mile challenge, where the 'race really only starts after 100km', her journey through meditation to multi-day silent retreats - and why she has started doing them in the dark, why she walked away from running after college in the US, moving to Taiwan by herself when she knew no one and couldn't speak their language, the most exotic locations she's run in, coming back to NZ, media exposure and so much more.  This ep will blow your mind. Ruth might be the mentally strongest athlete we've talked to. She's won 10 of the last 12 races she's competed in, against the best ultra-athletes in the world. And after listening to this, you'll understand why. Such a thoughtful, disciplined, inspiring Kiwi legend. You're gonna love this.  Listen on iheart or wherever you get your podcasts from, and check your podcast app for show notes. A huge thanks to those supporting the show on Patreon for the cost of a cup of coffee a month, to get involved head to Between Two Beers.com.              This episode was brought to you from the Export Beer garden studio. Enjoy.  Show notes | Episode 106 | Ruth Croft 2:00: “Easing” back into running in Taiwan with a casual 20km run 5:50: Short runs: “Oh, no that's a different curry story!” 8:47: Jumping off Brunner Bridge as an initiation 11:16: Meditation and silent retreats 16:28: Darkness retreats! 20:45: Mastering the mind 24:52: Ruth's West Coast competitiveness 27:54: The origin story: Growing up on the West Coast 31:07: The US college experience 39:11: Walking away from running and the importance of Taiwan 43:17: The journey to professional running and the nuances of distance running 50:04: “The race starts at 100km”: The Western States 100 mile race 57:35: The support crew at a trail race 1:02:32: Coaches: Jono Wyatt and Eddie Gray 1:05:48: The support of a good partner (with a dinosaur suit) 1:08:55: Having fun in a 100 mile race 1:10:16: Thoughts on winning the Tarawera Ultra 1:12:35: Life as a professional runner 1:17:42: The lure of the Olympics? 1:19:38: Some of the exotic running locations on the circuit 1:23:10: Coming home to New Zealand and thoughts on the running community 1:28:03: Last words from Steven, Seamus and Ruth  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora e te whānau.This week Eugene and Matt speak with Jo Ryder and Sarah Haerewa from Trailblazers Aotearoa. Trailblazers is a volunteer-led initiative that uses activity and trail running as a vehicle for young people to overcome the impact of adversity. Jo founded Trailblazers after having significant interactions with young people in schools through her work as a police officer. Jo realized that the positive effects of physical activity and trail running in particular had tangible benefits to the rangatahi in this country. The programme curriculum is designed based on neurobiology and traumatology. The focus of Trailblazers is on healing, and you will hear that throughout our conversation with these two inspirational runners. Trailblazers Aotearoa now has programmes in Christchurch and Porirua and is looking to spread further afield. Both Jo and Sarah are avid trail runners and lining up this year at Taupo 100. We dive into their background in sports and the impetus for taking on this challenge. You will love this conversation and be inspired in ways that you may not expect. We also announce details of our Tarawera Ultra giveaways – yes, plural – and the Greatest Run Ever is a gem. Enjoy! Episode Links Trailblazers Aotearoa SOS HydrationSCOTT Running Coros NZJulbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarGivealitle for Kerry's Rehab Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

72,000 STEPS AHEAD: (00:08:20) Mikki talks to us about her Kepler Challenge race. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JEFF ROTHSCHILD (00:32:15) We bring Jeff Rothschild of the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) back to the show to talk about his recent work into AMPK Activation. COACHES CATCH UP: (01:02:45) Bevan and Tim review the racing at the Mount Festival of Sport plus we hear from free race entry winner and coffee club member Ross Lockey about how his race went. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio 10% off INFINIT Nutrition at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ More about Floe Bottle at https://www.floebottle.com/ More about the Kepler Challenge at https://keplerchallenge.co.nz/ Link to Jeff Rothschild study at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34878641/ Jeff's AMPK predictor app at https://rothschild.shinyapps.io/AMPK_dashboard/ Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ Speed Theory and Dave Bowden at https://www.speedtheory.co.nz/ More about Ucan Gels at https://ucan.co/ More about the Tarawera Ultra at https://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz        Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Mike Jolie's journey to Western States 100 is different than most Canadians. He started running when his company transferred him to New Zealand, a mecca for trail running and endurance sports.   After crewing a friend at Tarawera Ultra in 2018, he decided to start earning his own tickets to WS100. We chat with Mike about his three ticket races earned in three different countries. Here is Mike Jolie...      Check out GottaRunRacing website here: gottarunracing.com Check out our YouTube Channel at GottaRunRacing Check out GRR Facebook here: GRRFacebook Check out GRR Instagram here: GRRInstagram Check out GRR Twitter here: GRRTwitter Check out GRR Pinterest here: GRRPinterest

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast! Episode 118 is an interview with Ruth Croft. New Zealand trail running sensation Ruth Croft ran for 17hrs 33mins 48s put her on  the podium in a stunning debut at one of the world's most-competitive ultramarathons. In her first attempt at the 100-mile (161km) distance, more than 60km further than she has ever raced, Croft was the second female home and ninth runner overall at the Western States Endurance Run, in California. She won the 102km Tarawera Ultra overall – top man or woman – in February, then set her sights on Western States. In this episode we discuss how Tarawera and Western States went, how she trained for each race, and what she is focusing on now. Find Ruth on Facebook or Instagram If you do enjoy this episode, please go on over to Apple podcasts to rate, review and subscribe. It really helps grow the audience and the show. I appreciate your feedback and support! Are injuries or niggles ruining your enjoyment of running and hindering your performance? Get on top of these and see the specialists at Health and High Performance. Utilizing the latest in technology, and with a wealth of experience, the team at Health & High Performance can assist you with all your running injury & performance needs. So to get back to enjoying your running and achieving the results you are capable of, head to www.healthhp.com.au/run or find them on Instagram Healthhighperformance. Health and High Performance are located in Mont Albert, Melbourne but are available for Telehealth appointments not only Australia-wide, but also around the world. Contact them on their website to find out more. Wild Earth Australia are THE online store to help you make the most of the outdoors with top quality gear at great prices. Peak Endurance podcast listeners can use the discount code PEAKENDURANCE (all capitals) to get 10% off at checkout. Head on over to wildearth.com.au to get everything you need for your next adventure! If you want to be the best athlete you can be, you deserve the best coaching you can get! Peak Endurance coaching has the personal touch that you won't get anywhere else that will help you achieve your running goals through providing customised plans that reflect your commitments in life and your athletic history. You will become fitter, faster and stronger whilst becoming part of the Peak Endurance Coaching community. Don't waste a minute of your running journey, email me  isobel@peakendurancecoaching.com.au to get a program designed just for you started. Enjoy this chat with Ruth!

Kia Ora Whanau.We were somewhere around Ohinemutu on the edge of the lake when the gels began to take hold. I remember saying something like ``I feel a bit lightheaded; maybe you should take a turn on the mic....'' And suddenly there was a terrible roar all around us and the sky was full of what looked like huge Pukeko, all swooping and screeching and diving around us. We felt like we were going about a hundred miles an hour with the top down to Tokorangi pa. And a voice was screaming: ``Holy Jesus! What are these goddamn animals?''Then it was quiet again. Eugene had taken his shirt off and was rubbing Spring Energy on his chest, to facilitate the tanning process. ``What the hell are you yelling about?'' he muttered, staring up at the sun with his eyes closed and covered with Julbo sunglasses. ``Never mind,'' I said. ``It's your turn on the mic.'' I hit the On button, handed it to him and wobbled off to find some shade by the Croucher Beer Tent.. No point mentioning those Pukeko, I thought. The poor bastard will see them soon enough…...Thus follows the breakdown of our incredibly epic, sleep deprived, emotionally exhausting, triumphant, and completely amazing experience of the 2021 Tarawera Ultramarathon encompassing the highs, lows, results, starts, finishes, everything. Buy the ticket, take the ride. Enjoy.

Whether you are a beginner or experienced ultramarathon runner, you need to be well-prepared for every run you do. Ultra running has its bright side — the uplifting community, the sense of accomplishment, and the goals of becoming stronger. However, there are certain risks involved in the sport, and as an athlete, you need to keep yourself informed. In this episode, Eugene Bingham joins me to explain the dangers of extreme sports and marathons. We share personal stories about the damage it could do to the body — experiences that should serve as a warning to runners. Eugene also discusses things to be aware of before and during races that can endanger us, giving us five specific tips for preparation and self-management. Don’t miss this episode and learn more about the risks of and preparations for ultra running and other extreme sports!   Get Customised Guidance for Your Genetic Make-Up For our epigenetics health program all about optimising your fitness, lifestyle, nutrition, and mental performance to your particular genes, go to  https://www.lisatamati.com/page/epigenetics-and-health-coaching/. You can also join our free live webinar on epigenetics.   Online Coaching for Runners Go to www.runninghotcoaching.com for our online run training coaching.   One-on-One Health Optimization Coaching  If you would like to work with me one to one on anything from your mindset, to head injuries,  to biohacking your health, to optimal performance or executive coaching, please book a consultation here.    Order My Books My latest book Relentless chronicles the inspiring journey about how my mother and I defied the odds after an aneurysm left my mum Isobel with massive brain damage at age 74. The medical professionals told me there was absolutely no hope of any quality of life again, but I used every mindset tool, years of research, and incredible tenacity to prove them wrong and bring my mother back to full health within 3 years. Get your copy here: http://relentlessbook.lisatamati.com/ For my other two best-selling books Running Hot and Running to Extremes chronicling my ultrarunning adventures and expeditions all around the world, go to https://shop.lisatamati.com/collections/books.   My Jewellery Collection For my gorgeous and inspiring sports jewellery collection ‘Fierce’, go to https://shop.lisatamati.com/collections/lisa-tamati-bespoke-jewellery-collection.   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn about the risks and dangers of extreme sports and ultra running. Gain valuable insight into the things you need to be aware of before and during marathons. Understand the importance of listening to your body.   Resources Death of a runner: The rare condition that tragically claimed a life by Eugene Bingham Desert Runners on TVNZ   Episode Highlights [04:01] The Dangers of Extreme Sports and Ultramarathons Eugene participated in the 2020 Tarawera 100-mile race where an experienced runner died. The runner’s death certificate showed that he had a multi-organ failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and rhabdomyolysis. However, it was difficult to pinpoint the true cause of death since it can be a result of accumulated health conditions. [09:50] What Is Rhabdomyolysis? Rhabdomyolysis, or muscle breakdown, is quite common for runners. As the muscle breaks down, myoglobin from the muscle is released into the bloodstream, clogging the kidneys. It can be difficult to tell when this happens since symptoms can be easily mistaken for simple muscle soreness. This can happen to everyone, not just those who do extreme sports and ultra running. [16:27] Importance of Self-Management At some point, we have to ask ourselves if the damage we’re doing to our body is worth it. There are risks, and you have to be prepared for them.  There is a culture of not quitting unless you’re taken by the ambulance. However, we have to listen to our body before it gets to that point. [20:19] Mental Toughness and Listening to Your Body As we grow, our physical abilities and mental maturity changes. Accept that the body may not be able to take what it could years ago. The goal of pushing your limits is good but keep in mind that you also need to train and prepare yourself. Being mentally tough also means knowing when to stop and rest. [22:53] Ultra Running: 5 Tips to Remember Do not take drugs like ibuprofen and Voltaire.  Drink when you’re thirsty and do not over drink.  Be prepared for a range of weather conditions. The race does not end at the finish line. Replenish yourself after every race. Look out for each other. [28:08] Always Have Support Eugene shares his experience of having hallucinations but was kept safe by his companions. Form connections and friendships with the people you meet in races. They are bonds that last forever. Listen to the full episode to hear Eugene and Lisa share more stories about how people have helped them during races! [38:33] Conditions to Be Aware of We need to be careful about dehydration. Symptoms of hyponatremia (having low sodium levels in your blood) are swelling, nausea, and lightheadedness. Low levels of potassium and electrolyte imbalance can result in tetany seizures. Electrolyte tablets are beneficial — make sure they have all the nutrients you need. Having no appetite after a race is dangerous. We need to replenish our bodies straight away.  [47:10] Risks Are Exponential When you exponentially increase the distance you run, you exponentially increase our risks as well. All races are relative to pace. Never underestimate a race by distance. Take every race like a big deal and don’t become complacent. Recovery after a race is also crucial. Don’t succumb to peer pressure and sign up for a race immediately after. [51:53] Quick Checklist Do not expect that you can do it just because you’ve done it once before. Be aware of conditions such as rhabdomyolysis, heat stroke, hyponatremia, dehydration, seizures, electrolyte imbalances, and breaking ankles. Plan well — note altitudes and paths. Running is just like driving. Driving is considered dangerous but we don’t avoid it; we just take extra measures and precautions to make sure that we are safe.   7 Powerful Quotes from This Episode ‘People need to be really conscious of the risks — they need to be prepared to put the time in. You've got to prepare your body and you've got to know your body’. ‘Having lined up at the start line with someone who didn't make it home — that really reinforces that these are real risks and you have to be prepared for them’. ‘The race doesn't end at the finish. Some of the most dangerous time is after that: when people get to the finish line and drive home, they're tired — you can crash easily’. ‘Sometimes there's a bit of competition, isn't there. But, number one, you've got to look out for each other. You are comrades — you've got to have each other's backs’. ‘It is incredible, those connections you make. Even if you don't see each other again, but yes, you've got that bond. That's forever’. ‘Take those precautions. Just be a bit careful. We want to push ourselves. Yes, we want to be out there. Yes, we want to find new limits, but we also want to get back home’. ‘Respect the distance. You cannot run something like this without respecting it’.   About Eugene Bingham Eugene Bingham is a senior journalist at Stuff, co-host of the Dirt Church Radio trail running podcast with his mate Matt Rayment and an ultramarathon runner. In a career of almost 30 years, he’s reported and produced news and current affairs, winning multiple awards as an investigative journalist. His work has taken him to three Olympic Games, and a number of countries including Afghanistan, the Philippines and the Pacific. No matter where he goes, he always packs his running shoes. He has a marathon PB of 2h 43m and his longest event is the Tarawera Ultra 100-mile race which he ran in February 2020. Eugene is married to journalist Suzanne McFadden and they have two grown-up boys. You can listen to their podcast on Dirt Church Radio. You can also follow and support them on Patreon, Instagram, and Twitter.  Have questions you’d like to ask? You can reach Eugene at his email.   Enjoyed This Podcast? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your family and friends so they can be aware of the dangers of extreme sports and ultra running. Have any questions? You can contact me through email (support@lisatamati.com) or find me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. For more episode updates, visit my website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts. To pushing the limits, Lisa   Full Transcript For The Podcast! Welcome to Pushing the Limits, the show that helps you reach your full potential, with your host, Lisa Tamati. Brought to you by lisatamati.com.  Lisa Tamati: Well, hi, everyone, and welcome back to this week's episode of Pushing the Limits. Today, I have journalist and ultramarathon running legend, Eugene Bingham, to guest. And Eugene is the host of the podcast, Dirt Church Radio, which I hope you guys are listening to. It's a really fascinating insight into the world of running and trail running. And he has a really unique style, him and his friend, Matt Raymond, run their podcast. So I hope you enjoy this interview.  Today we're talking about the dangers of extreme sports, not just ultramarathon running, but doing—pushing your body to the limits. While, you know I'm definitely a proponent of going hard and mental toughness and pushing the body and all that sort of good stuff. We also need to know about the downside. We also need to know about the risks. And recently there was a death, unfortunately, at the Tarawera Ultramarathon of a very experienced ultramarathon runner. And so we're going to dive into some of the dangers and some of the things that need to be aware of when it comes to pushing the body to the limits. And so you have an informed consent and an understanding of what you're getting into when you're doing these sorts of things.  Before we head over to the show, though, please give them a rating, review to the show if you enjoy the content. Really, really appreciate the comments and the reviews and if you can do that on iTunes, or wherever you're listening, that would be really, really appreciated. And if you haven't sold your Christmas stocking yet, please head over to my shop and check out my books, Running Hot, which is chronicling all my running adventures in my early days, Running to Extremes. Both of those books bestsellers, and my new book, Relentless - How A Mother And Daughter Defied The Odds, which is really a book about overcoming incredible obstacles, the mindset that's required, the stuff that I learned while I was running and how it helped in this very real world situation, facing a very dire situation within the family. I hope you enjoy those books and if you have read them, please reach out to me, give me a review. Again, if you can, I'd really appreciate that you can reach me at lisa@lisatamati.com.  And just a reminder too, we are still taking on a few people, on one on one health optimization coaching, if you're wanting to optimise your health, whether it be with a difficult health challenge, that you're not getting answers to mainstream health and you're wanting some help navigating the difficult waters that can sometimes be, please reach out to us. And we deal with some very intricate cases. And I have a huge network of people that I work with that we can also refer you out to. I am not a doctor, but I am a health optimisation coach and an epigenetics coach. And we use all of the things that we've spent years studying to help people navigate and advocate for them, and connect them to the right places. And this is a very different type of health service if you like and it's quite high touch and it's quite getting into the nitty gritty and being a detective basically. And I'm really enjoying this type of work and helping people whether it be with head injuries, with strokes, with cancer journeys, thyroid problems, or all these types of issues. Not that we have it or every answer there is under the sun. But we're very good at being detectives working out what's going on and referring you to the right places where required. So if you're interested in that, please reach out to us lisa@lisatamati.com. Right, now over to the show with Eugene Bingham.  Well, hi, everyone, and welcome back to the show. I have Eugene Bingham. I know he's so famous, he actually sit down with me to record this session. So fantastic to have you here. Right? How are you doing?  Eugene Bingham: I'm very well, thank you. And thank you for having me on. Such an honour.  Lisa: Fantastic. Yes. Well, I was lucky to be on your show. And you've been on mine, and we just really connected. So I wanted to get you back on because you've just written an article, which was very, I thought was an important one to discuss. And it was about the tragic death of an ultrarunner last year or this year in the Tarawera Ultramarathon. And while we don't want to go too deep into the specifics of that particular case or we'd like to know what you know about it... Eugene: Sure.  Lisa: ...but wanted to have a discussion around the dangers of extreme sport or ultramarathon running and some of the things we just need to be aware of. So, obviously Eugene and I—neither of us are doctors or any of this should be construed as medical advice, but just as—have to give them out there...  Eugene: Absolutely.  Lisa: But as runners and people who have experienced quite a lot in the running scene, and I've certainly experienced enough drama, that it is something that we need to talk about. So Eugene, tell us a little bit about what happened? And what are you happy to share  Eugene: Sure.  Lisa: ...and what you wrote about in your article, which we will link to in the show notes, by the way. Eugene: Yes. Thank you. Sure. Yes, so I was a competitor in the Tarawera hundred mile race in February, which as you said—when you said last year, it does feel like last year, doesn't it? Oh gosh, it feels like it was five years ago. But it was February 2020, all those years ago. And in that race was sort of about 260 of us lined up. And then that race was a runner an older—oh, he’s 52. So from Japan, a very experienced runner, had run Tarawera previously, had run lots of other miles, and ultraraces. And unfortunately, about a kilometre or so from the finish, he collapsed, and about 34 hours into the race. And although people rushed to help them, and he was taken to retro hospital, and eventually to Auckland City Hospital, he died. And I remember, I remember the afternoon we heard about it, and Tarawera put it up on its Facebook page to let us all know that one of our fellow runners had died and I stopped. It was a shock.  Lisa: Yes. Eugene: You know we do this thing, because we love it.  Lisa: Yes. Eugene: And because we get enjoyment from it. And he was someone who paid the ultimate price.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: So I—we're a couple of hats, and one of them is a journalist, and so I—but really, what first kicked in was, I really want to know what happened. I really wanted to know what happened. I've had health issues myself, had a few scares and so on. A few wobbles and races, and I thought—just from my point of view, I was really curious to find out. But I also thought it was important to find out for other runners... Lisa: Yes, absolutely. Eugene: ...or say, I listen for others. And so I started to see if I could find out. COVID got the way a little bit and distracted me. But eventually I did manage to track down what happened there. Yes. Lisa: And what was the result of the findings in this particular case? I mean, we're gonna want to discuss a few.  Eugene: Sure. Lisa: I think, in this case, it was a couple of things, wasn't it? But this is without picking—and we're certainly not picking on anybody or any, not race, or anything or saying this is bad or anything. But what was it that you discovered in it?  Eugene: Yes. Lisa: So with that, research.  Eugene: Sure. So initially, I remember the talk was that he might have had a stroke, or there might have been some sort of underlying condition.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: But I got a hold of his death certificate and it shows that he had multiorgan failure, and acute respiratory distress syndrome, which are both conditions that they can be in multiple causes of those sorts of things. But the one that jumped out to me was Rhabdo. You're gonna make me say that? The proper name for it. Lisa: Rhabdomyolysis Eugene: Thank you. Lisa: I'm an expert in rhabdo. Eugene: So yes, that was the third one on the list. And that was the one that really jumped out at me.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: Months earlier, I'd spoken to Dr Marty Hoffman, who's in a University of California Davis in the States, and he's sort of recognised around the world. Basically, if there's an ultra—there's a paper about medicine involving ultrarunning, you'll find Marty Hoffman's name on it, he knows this stuff.  So I'd run to him months ago, at the suggestion of a friend, Dr John Onate, and I had a good chat with him. And he sort of ran through the list of what we could be looking at here, but he was really—it was a stab in the dark at that point. But he told me then that they’re hipping no deaths from rhabdo, knowing deaths from rhabdo from ultrarunners.  Lisa: Yes. Eugene: Yes. And no knowing deaths from ultrarunners of the AH, exhausted and just talking it, ‘How can I train you’?  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: So we were kind of that, like, ‘What could it be’? Yes. So when rhabdo appeared on the desk fit, I rang him back and said—I actually emailed him and said, ‘Hey, this is what it says’. And he was very surprised because he keeps track of deaths of ultrarunners around the world. And as he said, there hadn't been one recorded before, doesn't mean there hasn't been one, of course.  Lisa: Yes, it doesn't mean. Eugene: It's just no one, yes, no one knows what causes.  Lisa: And I think a lot of these things will have contributing factors in—completely unrelated but going through the journey with my dad recently it was at the end, he had multiple organ failure.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: He had sepsis however, and before that he had an abdominal aneurysm.  Eugene: Yes. Lisa: So it shows the progression like it. What did he actually die off?  Eugene: Yes. Yes.  Lisa: He was born with the failure probably, or zips as chicken or eek scenario. Eugene: Yes. Lisa: So these things, one leads to an acute respiratory syndrome  Eugene: Yes. Lisa: And they all lead on from one to the other when the body starts to shut down, basically.  Eugene: It's a cascade isn’t it?  Lisa: It’s a cascade. That is a very good way of putting it. So rhabdo—and while there is perhaps no documented case of a death from rhabdomyolysis, I don't know if they—I know in my life, I've had rhabdo. I can't even remember the number of times I've had rhabdo.  Eugene: Yes. Lisa: I took away kidney damage from it and the last few years, I've been trying to unravel that damage and undo that.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: I'm getting there slowly.  Eugene: Yes, yes.  Lisa: So it is a very as if quite a common thing. Eugene: Yes. Lisa: So we don't know whether in this case that was actual final, what actually did it? It certainly would have been a major contributing factor.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: Well, what is rhabdo? I suppose we better explain what rhabdos are. Eugene: Yes. So I mean, well, from your experience, you will know better than me. But I spoke to Dr Hoffman and to Dr Tom Reynolds, who's the race doctor for—one of the race doctors for Tarawera.  Lisa: Yes. Eugene: And they explained it as the muscle started to break down and the myoglobin from the muscle being released into the bloodstream. And then it basically just starts clogging up the kidneys and just causing real damage in your kidneys. The problem with it is the symptoms for sort of sound like a lot of other things and also can just sound like what you might expect running an ultramarathon. Lisa: Yes, the kind of that also. Eugene: Yes, tenderness of muscles, a bit of confusion, and so on. And then even some of the blood tests that you can do to pick it up. So they look for CK—you're much more proficient in the medical world than me. Lisa: Not more. Eugene: But the thing that they test for—it basically there was an experiment at Western States a number of years ago, where they tested bloods of people in Western states and they tested something like 160 runners, all of them had elevated CK levels.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: So in part, it's just a function of ultrarunning, your muscles are gonna break down to some extent. So that makes it very, very tricky to find out, to discover it. And Dr Hoffman said, ‘Sometimes the first sign that you get that someone's got rhabdo, is they have a seizure’.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: So it can be a tricky, tricky condition to pick up. Yes, that's really—it's hard, isn't it? It's really hard. Lisa: It is hard and—but when you are going for—and some of these races are 24, 36, 50 something hours, you're going to have some breakdown of muscle and you… Eugene: You are. Lisa: I mean, keeping an eye on the colour of your urine or if you are not producing… Eugene: Yes, that’s an important one. Yes. Lisa: It is probably the easiest thing to think about. Because like you say, the nausea and headaches and confusion and fatigue are all very general parts about running anyway. So keeping an eye on it, like getting a pouch of fluid. What I would find is that in the lower abdomen, and I don't know if whether this is an actual medical symptom or not. But in the lower abdomen, I've developed this pot gap running and, it wasn't fat, obviously.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: ...within a couple of hours. It was fluid, and would usually coincide with my kidneys—they’re not producing or producing very little output. So I think there might be a sign that something's going on there.  Eugene: Right.  Lisa: In rhabdo, like, we're talking ultramarathons, but I have seen a case of rhabdo in a half marathon in summer.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: Yes. So a mild case, but enough to be taken to hospital. So it's not even just people doing the extreme extreme stuff.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: But it is a very—and you have to ask yourself, how much damage are we doing every time we do and I often asked, ‘Why are you not running anymore’? ‘Why are you not doing it anymore’? And apart from life's gotten a bit crazy. Am I? Indeed yes.  Eugene: Yes, yes.  Lisa: Should I have not got the time to be doing offers? I want longevity and while I love ultras, and I love the culture. And I love what I got to do. And I'm certainly not, I mean, I train lots of ultrarunners. I for myself, don't want to put myself at that risk anymore. Now that I'm also 50 and I want longevity. And therefore my health comes before my sporting ambitions now. It didn't when I was younger, but now with—unfortunately, one of the side effects of studying medical stuff for the last five years, is that I'm now a little bit more cautious.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: Because ignorance is bliss.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: What you don't know, you just go and do.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: You don’t actually know the implications and sometimes, you don't actually know the implications until well down the track, like, you use to check. Eugene: Yes. yes, sure. Lisa: That's where I'm sitting at the moment, as far as the sort of the dangers and the risks. I mean, how did you feel as a runner, who—you were in the same race doing the same distance? You're a little bit north of 25 now. Eugene: Jump 47. Lisa: You're 47?  Eugene: Yes. 47, yes.  Lisa: And did this make you stop and think about, ‘Do I want to keep doing this stuff? How do I feel about it’? Eugene: Yes, it sure does. It sure does make your family think of that, doesn't that? I think it reinforces that you need to have really good self management. You need to be well prepared. I spoke to—when I spoke to Dr Reynolds, and I said to him, ‘We had this big conversation about all the cold coloured urine and all that sort of stuff’. That sounds a bit odd, and a little different other conditions that can come about. Yes, and so on. And I said to him, ‘Boy listen to all of that. Do you recommend people run ultramarathons’? And he said, ‘Look. At three o'clock when the medical team is full. And I've got my hands full, I look around, and I go, What the hell have we been doing this for’? But he says, ‘But it's a small proportion that gets badly affected. And as long as you manage your risks, and you're aware of it’, he said one of the things that he's really concerned about is people jumping up the distance too quickly. Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: Or the runner suddenly, ‘Wow, I'm gonna run 100 miler’, because it has become, I think it's… Lisa: The new marathon.  Eugene: I told him, I spent more time trying to talk people out of doing milers than I do in trying to talk them into doing milers. I don't think I talk to any other or talked anyone into doing a miler. It's a very personal choice. I spend a lot of time talking to people out of it, makes me so again. But again, I don't know if that's a good idea, mate.  Lisa: Me too.  Eugene: Yes. And it sounds bad.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: Try running podcasts. Lisa: I know. You know, my buddy out running. Eugene: Yes. But I just think people need to be really conscious of the risks.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: And they need to be prepared to put the time in. And that's one of the things that you've identified. You've got to prepare your body. And you've got to know your body. I mean, I took—I've been running my whole life. And I didn't take the decision to enter the miler, lightly, certainly would now knowing what I do know now. And when I say no, I mean, I'd always heard of rhabdo. I'd heard of AIH, I'd heard of dehydrational systems.    And you sort of think about you sort of like, ‘Yes, yes, yes’. But having lined up at the start line with someone who didn't make it home that really reinforces that these are real risks, and you have to be prepared for them. You have to be ready for them. So, I'm not gonna stop ultrarunning, I don't think. But I'm certainly going to be a hell of a lot more careful. And listen to my body.  Lisa: Exactly.  Eugene: Sometimes you can get that. I find one side of ultra running that I struggle with a little bit is the whole kind of ‘You're not going to quit unless the ambulance takes you off the course’ kind of thing. I don't like that. I don’t really like that. Lisa: I totally agree. Eugene: You know, I agree. I love the whole mental toughness thing out of it. Don't get me wrong. That's one of the things that I enjoy about it. But you have to listen to your body. You have to listen to your body. I've pulled out of a 100k race, where I could have pushed on. You know. Looking back, it's like, ‘Yes, I could have pushed on, at what cost’? You know?  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: Yes, it just wasn't worth it. Could I push through and be out there for another hours and hours and hours and hours? Putting myself...  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: Yes, sure. I could have but what was the risk? What could have happened? And what do I get out of it? Instead I actually came away from that race having learned a hell of a lot of lessons. And they prepared me for the miler, actually. Lisa: Yes. And I think that’s some beautiful attitude and in a very wise mind. Some of the things that I did in my younger years or even—I’m talking 40s. Eugene: Yes, yes. Lisa: We're stupid. There is no other word for it. And especially in the 30s, my 30s, I thought I was bulletproof and I could push and I had that mentality, you're going to have to drag me away, framing and I have seen lots of others. And I have nearly pushed my body on a number of occasions to the point of death and I've been very, very lucky not to have died.  I've had tetany seizures, which is where your potassium level and your electrolytes are so out of whack that the whole body cramps and so I'm having a heart attack. I was luckily at that at the point that I head out, I was in Alaska, and I'd been for six weeks out in Yukon with poor nutrition and so on and pushing the body every day. I just come off a mountain when this tetany seizure hit. Luckily, I was two minutes from a hospital, and they saved my life.  Eugene: Wow. Lisa: But that would have been deadly very quickly. I've experienced extreme levels of dehydration in the Libyan desert where we only had like one and a half to two litres of water a day in 40 plus temperatures. And gone to the point where I no longer was in control of my body, and my—not only just hallucinations but the central nervous system starting to shut down. Massive kidney damage, and taking nearly two years to recover from that.  I’ve had food poisoning while running across Niger, and again bleeding at both ends pushing it to the absolute limit I did pull out of that race at 64 hours after 222Ks but that was way too late. I've gotten away by the skin of my teeth. Not to mention going through war zones or military body areas Eugene: Yes. Lisa: Or being in really dangerous situations and that's a whole podcast in itself. But it wasn't worth it. Now I think I was just so afraid of failure I was so afraid of not achieving that, which I'd set out to do that. And I have to think about it now and go I wasn't in—people who are in war scenarios or some survival situation where you have to freakin go to the limit alive. Eugene: Yes. Lisa: But I wasn't in there. This is a—well, Libyan desert ended up like that, but you know what I mean? Eugene: Midnight summer bitches.  Lisa: Oh yes, it’s some stupid shit. It really was. But at what costs? Now, I've had a lot of health issues in the last five to six years and a lot of that comes from—I haven't been able to have children you know and so on and so forth. And these are the contributing factors  Eugene: Sure enough. Lisa: That's the only reason for certain things, but now as a coach and as an older wiser woman, I don't want to see people pushing their bodies to that point where they actually close to dying or causing major damage to the body.  Eugene: Yes, yes.  Lisa: It really is not worth it. Eugene: I mean this pushing the limits isn't there. And mentally, I think there's a lot to be said for having a goal that's going to stretch you when you are going to go for it. But the key is to be prepared, isn’t it? To actually have done the training...  Lisa: The training  Eugene: ...to prepare your body. To test—so that you know when your body's screaming at you, you know it’s saying, ‘Okay, you know what, you know to pull the pen or you know to stop and rest or whatever’. I think there was some good—Tom Reynolds had some five tips which are really good.  Lisa: Yes. Let’s hear them  Eugene: To prepare yourself for an ultra especially ultras but even marathons I suppose  Lisa: Absolutely. Eugene: Number one on his list, and I think he would make this number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is don't take drugs like Ibuprofen and Voltaren and those sorts of things.  Lisa: Super important. Eugene: Do not take them. Yes, super important. The second one is drink to thirst. You know that you can have problems—your own problems if you have too much liquid.  Lisa: Yes, which we’re talking about in a sec. Eugene: Yes. Be prepared for the conditions. Have a plan for a range of conditions. So make sure you've got thermals. Make sure you've got your jackets and sawn and layers that you can take on and take off especially if you're going to some of these remote areas that we go to as ultrarunners.  Number four, the race doesn't end at the finish. Pack warm clothes, get some food ready that you can eat, some liquids. And another thing that he pointed out to me is actually some of the most dangerous times is after that finish line. When people get to the finish line, and drive hard, and they're tired. Lisa: It's so true. Eugene: You can crash easily for a second crash.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: And number five is look out for each other. and I think that's so important. Sometimes there's a bit of competition isn't there? But number one, you've got to look out for each other Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: You are comrades in this together and you've got to have each other's backs. And there's little relationships that you build up with someone you've never met before. I still remember having a good chat to a farmer from Jordan. I spent a lot of hours with him at Tarawera. Haven't spoken up since, never met him before in my life, but there we were together at Bizmates on the trail. Lisa: Awesome. Eugene: Keeping an eye on each other. Looking out for each other. You make sure they've got their bottles filled at the aid station. You make sure that they're not getting confused or anything like that—just looking out for each other. Simple isn’t it? Lisa: That’s gold. Eugene: And that was the five tips that he gave. Actually, they're pretty good tips. Lisa: They are very good tips, and a couple other ones to pick out like the training. In my early days as a coach, I remember taking an athlete who went from half marathon to running the Big Red Run 250Ks. Eugene: Wow. Lisa: Inside a month.  Eugene: Oh. Lisa: Now on a red mat, that was stupid.  Eugene: YeS.  Lisa: He came over to do 100k to be fair, and he was doing so well. He just decided to carry on and to do the whole thing. And it was an incredible achievement.  Eugene: Oh, yes.  Lisa: However, broken my butt. Like, it never was quite the same afterwards. And he wasn't ready. He wasn't, like, his body wasn't ready. So when you prepare your body, when you're training, you doing these long runs, and you're doing back to back running, and you're doing strength training, you're doing mobility work, all these things are preparing the muscles so that they don't break down so quickly and they don't need—you don't need about rhabdo.  And another big piece of the puzzle is the experience side of things. Because then you can actually start to feel when your body's doing a chick or not. As I run, I used to do like little chickens every half hour or an hour I'd go right I'm doing a control like a pilot would before he flies the airplane. ‘How is everything? How am I feeling? Have I ever drunk in the last 10 minutes? Have I eaten anything? When was the last time I weighed? When was the last time’... Just doing a mental checklist as often as you can.  Now one of the hard things with ultra though is that you start to lose your brain function, so all the blood flow is going away from your executive function up here and you become like a bit of a moron. You’re like, ‘Oh, oh’. Eugene: Absolutely. Solving maths? Impossible. Lisa: Impossible. Or maybe doing a 24 hour race, the one at the Millennium Stadium, and there was some guys they’re testing us just for a laugh, doing Noughts and Crosses as we run around the track and our brain function is a day and night wore on just we weren't even able to add up one plus one anymore. We just completely like, ‘Eh’? He’s got low blood and my brain is not functioning. So what that does mean is that your ability to make good decisions is also impaired. I remember saying to one of my friends who was a paramedic and she was with me in Death Valley, in the second time I did Death Valley. And she says, I said to her, ‘You are responsible for my health’. I was lucky I had a crew in that situation. If you pull me out, you pull me out. I know that you won't pull me prematurely because you know what, it's taken me to get here. But my life is in your hands and I respect that. I respect you. I respect your knowledge as paramedic. If you tell me it's over, it's over. And she will be able to make that decision because I knew from my personality and from my matter that cost me to get there wasn't going to be pulling out anytime soon. So sometimes if you can have in the case where you have a crew have somebody say, ‘This is now getting dangerous’. And it's a fine line. Like I pulled my husband out of a race once, Northburn, a race that I co-founded a few years ago in the South Island. And he was doing the 100k and he actually rang me on the cellphone, and it seem the case, we had a massive storm up in the mountains. It was wild. It was his first 100k, he was in the mountains. He was scared shirtless. He was hypothermic. And I was like, ‘Oh my god, darling, just come home’. You know? So that was—and he could have pushed on.  Eugene: Yes. Lisa: And mentally that cost him a lot because he pulled out, and he didn't push over that hub. So there's this fine line between it should’ve been ours... Eugene: But he lives to tell the story.  Lisa: Exactly, and he's done that, so it wasn’t... Eugene: Exactly, that doesn't matter, you know? We love those stories. I love reading your books. I love reading the things that you've been through. But, my gosh, when you think about the risks as you say and the cost, and that's a common story. You're not alone in there, That's the sport we’re in.  Lisa: Yes. Eugene: It's ridiculous to me. But you know, it's a tough one. And it's, I think that's a really good idea. Having someone who's who's got your back. Someone who you can trust, like you say, they're not going to pull you out you know just because you stub your toe. Oh gosh... Lisa: Just because you’re... Eugene: Exactly. Exactly. Who hasn't? But you can trust them so that when you've gone to that thin line, bang!  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: Come on my area.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: And I was lucky to have a really good mate who phased me. I went through some hallucinations. Nothing major. But he thought it was—I had my mate. And he was looking out for me. In fact, he laughed at me. Lisa: What did you see in your hallucination? Eugene: Oh, I hit home. So we were running around on an unfamiliar course. We were coming around the back of Blue Lake. Up towards the Blue Lake aid station. So about 120km. And it was just before sunrise. So, you get that funny light.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: It's still dark, but the light is changing. And I swore coming up to the aid station, I swore I saw a robot sitting off to the side of the trail. And in my photo frame mind, I justified it as ‘Oh, it must be like reading, it must be scanning us telling the aid section that we're coming’. And so I saw it. And said to my mate, ‘James, there’s a robot. It's pretty cool’. And he's like, ‘The what’? ‘The robot there’. And he's like, ‘There’s nothing, man’. And I think it was a tree or something. I don't know what it was. But it's funny how I justified it to myself. So it was fine. And then after the light changed, I got a couple of situations where it's quite unlikely to cause hallucination or is vision going. But I—the ground was just like liquid glass. Lisa: Wow, that’s cool. Eugene: I was like, ‘Oh, should I put my foot down or not’? And James said, ‘What are you doing? Come on’! It was like, ‘What's going on with the ground’?  Lisa: [32:58] inaudible the glass. Well. Eugene: So that was but—people have some great hallucinations, don't know. But the point of that was, I had my mate there. It was never unsafe. And I'm grateful for that. So I think that's a really good tip, Lisa, to have a crew with you. Lisa: I think hooking up. Or if you're in a race where you don't have crew—which most of them are. And that you do hook up with somebody. If you can try and not too many people because then your pacing will be all out. But if you can just hook up with one person or maybe two at the max. I remember running the Gobi Desert in the Sahara with same gash who was in the desert runners movie together and this is great footage and desert runners is playing at the moment on TVNZ if anyone wants to check it out, it’s a cool movie. And yes we're running along holding each other's hands, bawling our eyes out, and but we got each other through both of those messiest days, both in the Sahara, and in the Gobi. And we ran together in India as well but with crews in that case. But that comradeship that we have there was just gold. It just helped.  When you [34:17] escaped shirtless you hit someone the and we did get lost and we did fold our paces and we did have all sorts of dramas and we kept each other going through all those hard times and I think that's one of the beautiful memories for me that I take away from that. And there were other people I've done the things with... And the depth of connection that you have with a human being when you've gone through something like that it's just next level. And that's one of the beautiful things because we’re talking about all our negatives here but it is just like—she’s a very amazing woman that one. She’s done incredible things. Eugene: It is incredible, isn’t it. Those connections you make.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: The friendships you forge. Even if you don't see each other again, but you've got that bond. That's forever.  Lisa: Yes.  Eugene: Those moments that you shared when you're vulnerable. Lisa: When you're up [35:11] Creek and literally. Guys who didn't even speak the same language or a woman I remember running in the Sahara at one point with a—I was crying, she was crying. She was from South America somewhere, didn't speak a word of English, or another French guy picked me up in Jordan when I was running across there and I'd passed out and he came along, picked me up, got me into the next checkpoint. The French guy and Niger, it's just like, ‘Wow’. The stuff that you help each other through. It's gold, but does this do happen, you know?  Eugene: They do. They do. Yes. Lisa: We have one in the Gobi Desert. We had a young man, Nicholas Kruse was only like 30 or 31, I think. And he was first time doing it. And he wasn't trained enough, I don't think. And he—I think he underestimated the thing. And he unfortunately probably paid the ultimate price. And then you've got also the dangers. I mean, you got cases like with Turia Pitt, the forest fires in Australia, or there are things that could go wrong. Eugene: Yes, absolutely. Lisa: Even in these organisers' races. You have falls where you've hit your head and concussions and... Just because you're in an organised event, do not think that there isn't an element of danger, or that you're going to have to be self-reliant, you cannot. And inside these countries is beyond the abilities of the organisers actually to cover every base. Eugene: Absolutely. Well, even in races in New Zealand, we go to some remote places, and races route is difficult to get. You're not just going to be able to ring up 111 and get an ambulance there.  Lisa: No. Eugene: It's not like that. I've been in a 100k race where—because there have been lots of runners going through this. It was a narrow bit of the trail. And it was really dry there. And runners have been going over this bit of land. And basically, as the day wore on, it sort of started to break down a little bit. And I was just the unlucky one stick on the trail in a way. And I slid down this bank...  Lisa: Oh my god. Eugene: ...and down, down, down, down down, thinking, ‘Uh-oh, when's this going to stop’? Luckily, I hit, I came to a stop on a tree, not badly. And then basically had to scrape my way back up. Now, I was fine. But you know, those sorts of things can happen if I stumbled in a wrong way as I came off the trail and hit my head, whatever. So you are—yes, you will, I mean, it’s not... Well, I mean, when we've been out on a run in a cotton wool, so [37:57] do we. But we don't want to go everybody. But you don't need to be conscious. Lisa: I'll be conscious of it. I think... Eugene: And even when you're training too, when you're training, when you are going out in remote areas. Make sure you tell someone where you're going. Preferably run with some other mates. Maybe think about taking a locator beacon with you if you're going somewhere really remote.  Lisa: Absolutely. Eugene: Have a phone with you, do those sorts of things. Take those precautions. Just be a bit careful. Yes, we want to push ourselves. Yes, we want to be out there. Yes, we want to find new limits. But we also want to get back home.  Lisa: Yes, we want to come home to our families and not die on the way.  Eugene: Yes. Lisa: If we can. I mean, people can take it to the level that they want to go to, but just don't want people going and thinking that everything's safe because it's an organised event or because hundreds of other people have done it, means absolutely nothing. Eugene: Absolutely.  Lisa: I’ll tell you, like how many thousands of people have climbed Mount Everest, but it's still a frickin dangerous thing to do. Eugene: Absolutely.  Lisa: Doesn't mean it's safe just because lots of people have done it. I think like—if we just went through a bit of a list now of some of your things that you'd like from a medical perspective, that you should gone this research on and find out about.  One of them, so we've talked about rhabdomyolysis. Dehydration is the opposite, is well known, dehydration is what we think about more, and that's certainly something that can then can lead to troubles. And you've got hyponatraemia or EAH, so hyponatraemia let's just talk about that one briefly because it's a biggie. Hyponatraemia is a low sodium level in the body. I've had it. Lots of people give this. And it's again, a hard one to diagnose because it is very similar to the opposite problem, which is dehydration. So hyponatraemia you've actually got too much water on board.  One of the signs of this I'm even doing was 100k, one of those Oxfam ones. And because we'd been walking for so long, it was a walking running situation thing. And I got really bad hyponatraemia in that one. I was drinking a lot. I wasn't having my electrolytes, right. And my hands were like elephant hands.  Eugene: Wow.  Lisa: So that's an indication that there's something going on. So look for signs like that, look for swelling, edema. And yes, that could like...  Eugene: Nausea, lightheadedness, those sorts of things as well. Lisa: Coordination, going haywire. And the problem with hyponatraemia is you don't want to just be thinking it's dehydration and then drinking more. So it's an—it's a low sodium. So, your potassium and your sodium are having antagonistic relationships in your body. And you have, for every three bits of sodium that gets pushed out of the cells, three bits of potassium come into the cells. And it's like, it acts like a pump. And it's actually what helps your muscles contract.  So if you get that sodium, potassium, ainger, other electrolytes out of whack, there's a whole lot of things that can happen. hyponatraemia being one of them. In another one being a tetany seizure, which is what I mentioned what I had in Alaska.  Eugene: Yes, so what's that? Lisa: So this is where—in my case, it was a potassium that was really, really low in the body at 1.4. Like it’s deadly... Eugene: Wow.  Lisa: Deadly low. And I'd had in the couple of weeks building up to this actual seizure. My hands were doing this, and I was cramping all the time. And that was so—if you ever start doing that, like this weird thing where your hands are starting to spin. Eugene: So, like dinosaur hands on. Lisa: Yes, so your fingers—for those listening can't see me do my funny thing here. It's the muscles contracting and your fingers are pulling in. So I remember, swimming at some point, and the lead up to this with this was happening to me. I was like, ‘What the hell's that’? And then it would go off again. But there was a sign that I didn't have enough potassium as I found out later. Eugene: All right. Lisa: So then I had, a couple of weeks later, this tetany seizure, and it started with the whole body. Just like every muscle in the body cramping all at the same time, the most painful thing you can ever—like really bad pain, including your face muscles, including your heart, which is the problem.  And in there, the pain was horrific. I thought I was dying, I was. Luckily I just come off a mountain, or was taking shelter in a public library because it was pouring with rain and freezing cold. And this happened in the library. And there was a paramedic in the library who just happened to be fixing a light bulb. He saw me go down.  Eugene: That’s one of the 43:10 [inaudible] moments. Lisa: Yes, that was very lucky. He put a gel straight into my mouth. He just happened to have a gel on him. And that gave a little bit of glucose and stuff too, and managed to release the seizure for a couple of minutes before it happened again. But by then he got me into the ambulance and around to the hospital pretty quick, smart. And they were able to save me. But that could have been deadly. That could have been a massive heart attack on the way out. I've seen that also happen and we were in the outback of Australia with friend Chris Ord. And he had a seizure at mile, coming in at 90 sort, and we've been running in 40 odd degrees heat and he'd been taking electrolyte tablets. So people electrolyte tablets are absolutely crucial. You've got to have them. The ones he was taking didn't have potassium. They had everything else in them but their ratios weren't right. And he ended up—we had to—again incredible pain, whole body seizing, racing him into the hospital Alice Springs.  What I did do and what you can do in a case like that is give him three cans of Redbull—not advertising for Redbull or because generally that’s a shit thing to be drinking. And this case, with what it's got in it and the sugars and stuff that helped. So yes, but that's just a potassium sodium balance.  Eugene: Yes .That's the thing, isn't it? We're missing with our chemistry. We're missing with the body's chemistry. I don't know what it was but I had one race where I just finished and as soon as I finished, I started shaking.  Lisa: Oh, yes. Eugene: Shaking and shaking. I couldn't stop for hours. And it wasn't cold. I wasn't cold. Lisa: Oh, I know what it is. Eugene: Well, what is it? Because... Lisa: I don't know the name of it. But I've had that many times. It's basically where you've just got nothing left in the body.  Eugene: Yes, somebody said to me, glycogen. Yes, just the glycogen is gone.  Lisa: You just got nothing, you got nothing to heat because you know we heating ourselves all the time with our glycogen supplies and our glucose is running out of their body. And you were just on absolute zero basically, taking your blood sugar, I bet you’re in a really, really low  Eugene: Right.  Lisa: And so like, in Death—I’m telling my bloody stories, but...  Eugene: Why not? Lisa: A member in Death Valley. We be head like 55 degrees during the day, I’ve had heat stroke and had all that. And then at nighttime, it was 40 degrees. And I got shivers. I was doing that. I was like this and it was 40 degrees.And I was like, ‘Really, what the hell is going on? It's 40 degrees’. It was a lot colder than it had been, but I just had nothing left in the tank and therefore I was shaking.  And that can be a real danger when you say in the Himalayas, which I've also done and that's where you just cannot warm up. You can't keep your heat going. And these can run into other problems where you just stuck—your blood sugar just keep dropping, and you can end up when—going into a coma just because your blood sugar is too low, and you got hypothermia. Eugene: The other problem that happens. And I've had this a couple of times after ultras is I just have zero appetite, I can't, I just can't face the thought of food. You got to get something into you, you go start replenishing your body, you got to look at soups or something to get some nutrition back into it. Because like you say, it can be dangerous. Lisa: And that's a recovery too, like, if you can get something in it will help you recover a heck of a lot faster even like just generally fully training runs, if you can get something in within an hour. But usually within an hour, you just do not feel, you just feel like vomiting if you eat too much. So you just have to take a little, little, little nibble, nibble, nibble. And something that you're really—usually savoury salty things that you will get have a taste for. So soup or things or something like that. Just trying to eat something in. My gosh, there's a lot to be worried about. Eugene: And that's the thing, that's the thing. These are all things that you need to be conscious of. But you manage your rests, don't you? You can manage them. And what one of the other things that Dr Reynold said, and I think is pertinent today, what just what we're dwelling on the bad things is that these risks are exponential. So he says, ‘Don't think that you run 100k all year, well, then 160Ks, that's only another 60k’. It's an exponential increase, and an exponential increase in those risks as well. So conscious of those things as well.  Lisa: So watch when you're jumping up in this.  Eugene: Yes.  Lisa: And also don't fall into the trap of thinking, ‘Oh, I did it once. Therefore, it's a piece of cake. I could do it either’. I've run into this where I came off the back of a Himalayan one. I just done 222Ks. I thought it was the bee's knees. And then I went and did it just a couple of weeks later and I hadn't recovered properly a 50k in Australia. And the wheels freakin came off at 25k. It wasn't the—I had to be risky for some beer drinking Ausies in the middle of the bush. I'll tell you your ego suddenly deflated.  Eugene: Yes, absolutely, Lisa and it's—I learned that lesson even just with the map just for the marathon.  Lisa: Don’t say that. Eugene: But just for the marathon. I ran my first marathon when I was 21 and I trained for it. And so I found it actually quite easy. I don't mean that—I wasn't fast but but it was I got to the end of it. I can't keep waiting for the wall. The wall never came. I got—I thought, ‘Ah’! So I made the mistake thinking marathon is easy. A piece of cake. Yes, run up on the next one. [49:13] ecruzi hardly did any training.  Lisa: Oh.  Eugene: My bad, so bad. And it was like it was just the marathon telling me, ‘Sunshine’...  Lisa: Respect. Eugene: ‘Respect the distance’. You cannot run something like this without respecting it. And it was a good listen.  Lisa: Good listen. Eugene: Good listen, I'll let my listen. But I let my listen.  Lisa: And in by that token, respect any distance. People often say to me, I'm just doing it, I'm just doing half marathons, or I'm just doing marathons and because I've done lots of ultramarathons they think, ‘Oh, that would be nothing for you’. And I'm like, ‘Hell no’. Eugene: Hell no. Absolutely. Lisa: Every distance has to respect because it’s sort of basic thing for starters. 100 metres is a long way when you're going at Usain Bolt and 5k is really fast when you're going at your maximum. And a team K is an attunity. It's all relative to pace for status. And the second thing is never think because you did it once. Next time, it's going to be sweet. And Eugene has given us an absolute good example of that. And it is. It’s like take every race is that first is a big deal. And you have to prepare your body for it.  And don't—oh, another mistake I made this was awesome. Another embarrassing thing. So you know. Done 25 years of stupid stuff and then when my mum got sick I didn't train obviously properly for 10 months and then I ran across the north on and raising money for charity a friend who’ve died, Samuel Gibson a wonderful man that we lost. And I was so moved. I decided I'm going to run anyway. And I have not been training for 10 months because I've been looking after my mum and I sort of thought out, this sweet, have done this backwards and upside down. I can do this. Oh my God, my ass got handed to me. And I got through it. But oh, hell, it was hell. It was not funny. So prepare. And even though you've done it a100 times doesn't mean you still got it. Eugene: That's right. That's right. Lisa: I assume I don't got it now. Eugene: And that point you made earlier about recovery, too. I did a 100k race and then you had this plan to recover, to take weeks off, got peer pressure. Mates we're doing a 50k. ‘Come on. Come on, man. I don't want peer pressure. Peer pressure’. ‘Okay. You’re already lined up to this 50k race’. Oh boy. And it just set me backwards. It set me back so far, you know?  Lisa: Mentaly too. Eugene: Yes. Absolutely. Absolutely. Yes. Yes. Yes. So, yes, respect things. Lisa: We've got to respect things. We've got to not expect that our bodies got it just because we've done it once before. Be aware of things like rhabdomyolysis, heatstroke, hyponatraemia, altitude if you're doing altitude, podcasts in itself, be aware of burnout...  Eugene: Hypothermia. Lisa: ...hypothermia, dehydration. All of these things are things that we can and do happen to be seizures, electrolyte imbalances, getting lost, going through dangerous places, breaking ankles, and all that sort of thing. So part, it is, can happen. So, be aware of that. And we're not saying don't go out and have adventures, because that'd be really critical. But prepare for those adventures. Get proper training. Get proper coaching. Know what you're in for. Eugene: It's like driving a car. One of the most dangerous things we do. But we make sure we wear our seatbelts, we make sure our cars have got a Warrant of Fitness and the service, and everything. We make sure there's air in the tires, we make sure there's fuel in the tank, and our bodies have got to be like that as well.  Lisa: Exactly. Eugene: That driving is so so dangerous. You know, so many people a year die on our roads.  Lisa: Yes, more than ultras.  Eugene: Yes, so we don't not drive. We just make sure that when we drive we are prepared and our cars are prepared. Well, that's the same as running. There are risks, not as much as driving. But there are risks, but we just make sure we've got air in the tires, we've got fuel in the tank, that we're serviced, and ready to go when we line up for races. Lisa: Brilliant. Eugene, you've been fantastic today. And now you've got another thing to get to. So I want to thank you for writing that article. And thank you for your honesty and openness about this because it's really important that we do talk about it in our running community and to share the good, the bad and the ugly. So I think it's important. And keep up the great work. Of course, people should go and listen to Dirt Church Radio. It's a fantastic podcast that  Eugene: We have great gear that’s wireless.  Lisa: Honoured to be on your show, mate. And I love talking to you and I love what you do. So thanks very much, mate for being on the show today.  Eugene: Anytime. Thanks, Lisa. That's it this week for Pushing the Limits. Be sure to rate, review, and share with your friends and head over and visit Lisa and her team at lisatamati.com

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Kia Ora Whanau. To bastardise a Lao Tzu quote, A journey of 100 miles begins with one step, and this week on Dirt Church Radio Eugene and Matt sit down to deconstruct Eugene’s 100 mile success at the 2020 Tarawera Ultramarathon. Talking about himself does not come easily for Eugene, in fact, he hates it so much Matt had to surprise him with an interview at the pair’s one year live show. Despite this, and with his usual humility, reflection, and generosity, Eugene breaks his endeavour down into step-size chunks so that we could fully appreciate the magnitude of what he and others had achieved. It does not stop there, Eugene took our new portable recorder (THANKS PATREON PATRONS!) to Tarawera and like the proud member of the Fourth Estate that he is, held it down after the powhiri capturing interviews with world 100 mile record holder Zach Bitter, Lucy Bartholemew, Kerry Suter and Ali Pottinger of Squadrun, Caitlin Fielder and Paul Charteris himself. This show feels like a lot because it is a lot, it’s the culmination of over 13 weeks of effort for Eugene, his family, and friends. To have him complete the event with such determination, and to have him share this with us on the show this week, is truly special. We know that 3000 of you out there lined up at the big dance this year, and to you, your families, significant others, and supporters, we say Ka mou te wehi!!! Enjoy!

Whether you are a triathlon coach, an endurance sports industry nutritionist, doctor, physical therapist, or an athlete, The IRONMAN Group has a portfolio of digital training and coaching tools that will empower you for success.  Meet Earl Walton, the coach and entrepreneur leading the growth and development of these programs. Earl Walton is the Global Director of Training and Coaching for The IRONMAN Group. He is also the Founder of Tailwind Endurance, New York’s City’s premiere endurance sports studio and community offering indoor cycling Kickr classes, training camps in local and tropical destinations around the U.S., and training for endurance athletes of all levels. On this episode Earl and Marni sync up about The IRONMAN Group's digital suite of coaching and training programs for both athletes and coaches including IRONMAN U, the new IRONMAN Training Companion powered by PKRS, and IRONMAN Coaching platform with Final Surge. We do a deep dive into his coaching and swimming roots and his passion for endurance sports. In the spirit of triathlon, this episode is the third in a three part series, with three unique guests from The IRONMAN Group  on the history, growth, and future of the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series and triathlon, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® and running and mass participation sports events around the globe.   If you haven’t already downloaded my conversation with Andrew Messick , The IRONMAN Group President and CEO, and Shane Facteau, COO, I highly recommend you have a listen to get the scoop on all of the great acquisitions, digital offerings, new website, growth and expansion of the company. As part of Wanda Sports Group, The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with more than 235 events across 55+ countries. In addition to aforementioned races, The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that also includes IRONKIDS®, ITU World Triathlon Series,  the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and The Sun-Herald City2Surf® presented by Westpac, Ultra-Trail® World Tour events including Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. CONNECT @IRONMANTri on Instagram,Facebook, and Twitter @TailwindEndurance on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter  @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Sign up for our newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! Shop our Sponsor Offer Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed our sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products!  Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase.  

Where’s your next race-cation going to be? One of the things we love about racing is traveling to new cities, discovering exciting places, exploring new terrain, and there is no shortage of opportunities thanks to The IRONMAN Group. Shane Facteau is the Chief Operating Officer of The IRONMAN Group. Shane has been with the company for 20 years from the initial launch of the iconic IRONMAN Lake Placid to the now 235+ events worldwide.  On this episode Shane shares exciting news about new races and cities being added to IRONMAN® Triathlon Series and  IRONMAN® 70.3  Series. Marni and Shane talk Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® , Abbott World Marathon Majors, and the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™. Shane shares the philosophy and approach behind  The IRONMAN Group selection process on where to host events, how the company prioritizes athlete experience, and how the events impact economic development and tourism. In the spirit of triathlon, this episode is the second in a three part series, with three unique guests from The IRONMAN Group  on the history, growth, and future of the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series and triathlon, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® and running and mass participation sports events around the globe.   If you haven’t already downloaded the Marni on the Move conversation with Andrew Messick, The IRONMAN Group President and CEO, we highly recommend you have a listen to get the scoop on all of the great acquisitions, digital offerings, new website, growth and expansion of the company. As part of Wanda Sports Group, The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with more than 235 events across 55+ countries. In addition to aforementioned races, The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that also includes IRONKIDS®, ITU World Triathlon Series,  the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and The Sun-Herald City2Surf® presented by Westpac, Ultra-Trail® World Tour events including Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. CONNECT @IRONMANTri on Instagram,Facebook, and Twitter @RunRockNRoll on Instagram or Facebook @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Sign up for our newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! Shop our Sponsor Offer Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed our sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products!  Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase.    

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: BROOKE HENDERSON (00:23:21) Brooke won the free race entry to the Tarawera Ultra. We catch up with her to find out how her training’s going. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:33:08) Mental fatigue and some strategies to help ease it in race week. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: KRISTY MARTIN (00:39:40) Kristy Martin is an Associate Lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sports and Exercise. Her area of expertise? Mental fatigue in recreational and professional athletes. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:23:04) Eat My Ride LINKS: Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ Pilates for Sports discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio Tarawera Ultra at https://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/ More about IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns Mental Fatigue Can Affect Physical Performance – study at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090224132915.htm Mental Fatigue Impairs Endurance Performance: A Physiological Explanation – study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29923147 Eat My Ride at https://www.eatmyride.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz    Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Welcome and welcome back! If you’re an avid listener, you know I have a thing for running and triathlon, so it should come as no surprise that I went to the top of the top to get you the inside scoop on what’s happening in the world of endurance sports.  In the spirit of triathlon, this episode is one of a three part series, with three unique guests from The IRONMAN Group  on the history, growth, and future of the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series and triathlon, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series® and running and mass participation sports events around the globe.  We will also cover the philosophy and approach behind the cities where these races are held, how the events impact economic development and tourism, some additional industry insight, including Andrew Messick's thoughts on the Professional Triathlete Organisation (PTO) and of course, we do a deep dive into the coaching programs and certifications now offered by The IRONMAN Group and where that business is going in 2020. On this episode Marni sync's up with the President and CEO for The IRONMAN Group, Andrew Messick. Andrew shares the origins of IRONMAN and how a competition between friends in the Navy has inspired the evolution of the world’s largest mass participation endurance sports company, The IRONMAN Group.  Marni and Andrew talk about IRONMAN’s early roots and first races to its now 41st consecutive year of growth and the game changing acquisitions positioning The IRONMAN Group as the world’s largest mass participation sports company with triathlon, cycling, mountain biking and running. They sync up about IRONMAN’s digital expansion with their brand new website and new IRONMAN Training Companion App powered by PKRS as well as a successful content partnership with Facebook Watch. Andrew also shares his career trajectory from the NBA and AEG Worldwide to The IRONMAN Group and how the global experience positioned him for this role as CEO, and of course the training and races that fuel Andrew for success. As part of Wanda Sports Group, The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with more than 235 events across 55+ countries. In addition to aforementioned races, The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that also includes IRONKIDS®, ITU World Triathlon Series,  the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and The Sun-Herald City2Surf® presented by Westpac, Ultra-Trail® World Tour events including Tarawera Ultra and Ultra-Trail Australia™, mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. CONNECT @Ironman on Instagram or Facebook @RunRockNRoll on Instagram or Facebook @MarniOnTheMove Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn Sign up for our newsletter, The Download for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! Shop our Sponsor Offer Mad Ritual CBD Balm has changed my sports and fitness recovery game in a big way!  Get ready to recover like a rebel with these awesome high quality CBD infused products! Their CBD Balm is off the charts amazing! And I’m not the only one that thinks so, Mad Ritual has 100+ five star reviews. They also offer a terrific CBD infused total recovery supplements. Not just for athletes, the products are formulated to ease all of the aches and pains that come along with being an active human.  So, if you’re sore from life, Mad Ritual gets it. Founded by women, athletes, and active entrepreneurs, they are committed to helping active folks bring more balance to their lives. Shop with our code marnionthemove for 15% off your purchase.  

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER – BROOKE HENDERSON: (00:16:36) Brooke won the free race entry to the Tarawera Ultra. We catch up with Brooke to find out a bit more about her. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER – BRENT JAMIESON: (00:24:32) Brent won the free race entry to the Queenstown Marathon. We catch up with Brent to find out how his training’s going! FITTER RADIO FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER – CRAIG KIMPTON: (00:43:29) Craig won the free race entry to the Cape to Cape MTB event . We catch up with Brent post race to find out how it all went! WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:54:51) We talk to FITTER coach Krystle Hockley about IRONMAN University. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: LAURA BENNETT (01:17:40) Laura Bennett is a retired professional triathlete from the U.S. She placed fourth in the women's triathlon at the 2008 Olympic games and raced to a silver medal at the World Triathlon Champs in 2003 and bronze medals in 2004, 2005, and 2007. She has also raced as a professional at the IRONMAN 70.3 distance placing 5th at the IRONMAN 70.3 world champs in 2003. ONE STEP AHEAD (02:18:00) Supplementation timing. LINKS: More about Krystle Hockley at https://www.fitter.co.nz/our-coaches Game changers on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com/nz/title/81157840 Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ More about Laura Bennett at http://www.bennettendurance.com/ Rouvy at https://blog.rouvy.com/en/131/app-for-mac-and-apple-tv-public-beta

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER: LEIGH DAVIDSON (00:05:29) Leigh won the free race entry competition to IRONMAN Cairns. We find out a bit more about her. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER: JASON CHESHIRE (00:13:13) Jason won the free race entry to the Kiwiman Xtreme and completed the race with his wife Rachel last weekend. We find out how it all went! HIGH JINX WITH HOCKERS: (00:25:15) We talk to Josh Hockley, ultra-runner, IRONMAN junky and husband of Australian pro triathlete Krystle Hockley about his 102km off road run at the Tarawera Ultra this weekend plus his experiences of Port to Port and Cairns. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: CHELSEA SODARO: (00:42:14) Ex runner and newly signed American BMC pro triathlete Chelsea Sodaro is only a couple of years into her triathlon career but she’s already having incredible results. Podiuming at both her 70.3 races last year she also took the overall win at Indian Wells 70.3. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:16:15) Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and flying for athletes. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:33:44) Curcumin and its effects on muscle damage and inflammation before and after exercise. LINKS: Pilates for Sports at https://www.pilatesforsports.com/ IRONMAN Cairns at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/cairns.aspx Port to Port at https://porttoportmtb.com/ Kiwiman Xtreme at http://www.kxtri.com/ Tarawera Ultra at https://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/ Chelsea Sodaro on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chelseasodaro/ Curcumin study at https://www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/sms.13373?af=R& Sports Lab Physio at https://sportslab.net.nz/physio/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Kia Ora Whanau. This week Matt and Eugene have the privilege and great joy to have a conversation with Vajin Armstrong. Vajin has been consistently at the top of the Aotearoa/New Zealand trail and ultra running standings for the last nine years, with three Kepler Challenge victories, multiple Tarawera Ultra podium finishes (including victory at the 62 km event in 2018) and a slew of impressive results in Europe over the last several seasons. And you know what? Those results are impressive, but they are by no means the reason we wanted to speak with Vajin. After an engaging and enlightening meeting at last year’s Kepler Challenge, Eugene and Matt were very excited to speak to Vajin about his life and journey from a medal obsessed disillusioned track running teen living in Christchurch (which, to be fair, in the 1990’s was not a hub of esoteric spirituality) to a disciple of Sri Chinmoy, music shop owner, and lover of process, connection, and transcendence. Warm, engaging, and knowledgeable, whilst maintaining an air of utter humility, Vajin was a real treat to speak with and this is a most excellent and entertaining conversation. This also happens to be the longest podcast we’ve done to date, and the Greatest Run Ever at the end left both Eugene and Matt speechless. Enjoy!

TARAWERA ULTRA ‘WRAP UP’: Bevan and Mikki talk through the 62km Ultra Marathon race from last weekend. SID TALKS AT THE BIG FIG: (00:44.50) Laura Siddall, Bevan, Sound Engineer Chris, Mr and Mrs Flea all give their race predictions for the Challenge Wanaka Half race tomorrow! CHALLENGE WANAKA ‘WRAP UP’: (00:59:40) We talk to each of the top 5 pro men and women after the race: Dougal Allan, Dylan McNeice, Jesse Thomas, Braden Currie, Javier Gomez Hannah Wells, Christine Cross, Amelia Watkinson, Laura Siddall, Annabel Luxford LINKS: More about the Tarawera Ultra at http://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/ Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Challenge Wanaka at http://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ Dylan McNeice at http://dylanmcneice.com/ Jesse Thomas at http://leapdaysports.com/ Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ Javier Gomez at http://www.javiergomeznoya.com/ Hannah Wells at https://hannahwellsathlete.wordpress.com/ Christine Cross at http://www.christine-cross.com/ Annabel Luxford at http://annabelluxford.com.au/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: The long run – how often should we be doing it. ONE STEP AHEAD: Sleep aids. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – CAMILLE HERRON: Camille Herron is an American long-distance runner from Oklahoma. After racing back-to- back marathons she decided 2 years ago to race her first 100K, mainly because she realised that the more she runs the better she feels and the longer the distance the faster and stronger she gets! She not only won that race but also broke the 26-year Championship record. Camille went on to win the 100k World Champs in the Netherlands, the 50-mile world record and the 50k World Champs in Doha. Last month Camille came to New Zealand and won the iconic Tarawera Ultra setting a new course record of 8hrs and 56 mins. Camille talks to us about how she trains for these distances, what she’s learned about herself along the way and her beer drinking race fuelling strategy! SIMS SCIENCE: In this week’s segment we talk to Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) about how to naturally achieve ‘doping’ level performance! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Tim Cornish represented team New Zealand at Melbourne’s Nitro Athletics series. He shares his experiences and successes and plans for the coming NZ track season. We also catch up on news from the Tarawera Ultra, Coast to Coast and local athletics.   Athletics NZ Weekly Update: http://athletics.org.nz/News/athletics-nz-weekly-roundup-13-february-2017 Tim Cornish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim__cornish/ Tarawera Ultra: http://www.taraweraultra.co.nz Nitro[...]

It’s Tarawera Ultra week and we catch up with race founder and director Paul Charteris to hear the history of the event, tips for newbies and his excitement for what is possibly the best quality running field in New Zealand since 1990. We also catch up on the action from Nitro Athletics and talk about[...]

Athletics season is in full flight and this week we catch up on all the recent news and preview the Tarawera Ultra. Athletics NZ Weekly Update: http://athletics.org.nz/News/athletics-nz-weekly-roundup-23-january-2017 NZRUN Cooks Classic and Capital Classic Race Videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/NZRun/videos Tarawera Ultra: http://www.taraweraultra.co.nz TempoFit in Auckland: http://www.tempofit.org/auckland/ TempoFit in Hawke’s Bay: http://www.tempofit.org/group-fitness/hawkes-bay/ TempoFit in Dunedin: http://www.tempofit.org/group-fitness/dunedin/ TempoFit in Wellington: http://www.tempofit.org/group-fitness/wellington/ Hayden Shearman[...]

Joe Grant tells us all about his experiences covering 350 miles at the Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. New run sensation, 21 yr old Ruby Muir from New Zealand tells us what it's like dominating Tarawera Ultra and placing 7th overall. We speak with Daniel Rowlands & Rebecca Pattinson, respective winners of the Atacama Crossing in Chile. Ian Sharman discusses the News, Marc Laithwaite talks hills in Talk Training, Speedgoat has a Meltzer Moment and of course we have a Blog, A year in the life of, MDS special and the Up & Coming Races.