Obstacle Racers New Zealand

In this short episode Max discusses Ultimate Athlete as it returns to Mt Maunganui on the 28-29th April 2023. Use our discount code for 15% off entry.

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We sit down with Andrew Robinson and hear stories about his adventure racing, obstacle racing, ultra running, and more.

In the news, we talk about the biggest week in NZ OCR that is just around the c…

In this special episode we celebrate one year of podcasting!!!

Join us - with not 1 but 8 guests! - as we talk about Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui 2022.

We talk with Event Organisers Gavin and Joss; …

We hear from Hayley Aitken - Spartan racer extraordinaire, personal trainer, and non-stop energiser bunny.

In the news, we talk about some World Championship announcements: World’s Toughest Mudder ha…

Nicola Reynolds has raced in three 24-hour World’s Toughest Mudders, and many other endurance races. We find out about some of the accomplishments this down-to-earth kiwi has achieved.

In the news we…

Our guest is Madeline Dolente! She’s recently moved to NZ, and is an international fitness professional, trainer to the trainers, fitness model, TV personality, author, Spartan Racer, Life Coach, and…

We talk with the couple behind the Ultimate Athlete series. They tell us about a new obstacle, course changes for Mt Maunganui, course info for Orewa, and much more!

We’re very excited to welcome Ear…

In this episode we have a fascinating talk with Justin Jones - OCR athlete based in the UK, SGX coach and personal trainer, and CurraNZ brand ambassador.

In the news we cover Spartan Auckland’s lates…

We talk with Katie Sparrow, two-time Australian Ninja Warrior contestant. Originally from New Zealand but now living in Australia, Katie is a personal trainer who also acts, sings, does stunts, beatb…

In this episode we talk with Murray Fleming, General Manager of Event Promotions. Murray set up Event Promotions in 1989 when event management was in its infancy. Event Promotions is undeniably one o…

In this episode we sit down with Matt Ansley. Between 2013 and 2018 Matt became an OCR legend, completing 33 laps of standard Tough Mudders, 1 Tougher Mudder, 2 Toughest Mudders, 4 World’s Toughest M…

We've reached 10 episodes! In the 10th episode, we talk with Hania Aitken - obstacle racer, contestant on the Australian Spartan tv show, firefighter, ambassador for Zeenya Clothing, and mother of 4.

Scotty has achieved some amazing results in ultra distance running: Spartan Ultra Brisbane 2016 – 2nd place; World's Toughest Mudder 2016 – 70 miles; Tougher Mudder Whistler 2017 – 1st place, Toughes…

With the Spartan World Championship taking place in Abu Dhabi December 3rd, we chat with Jeremy Robinson. Jeremy is a Spartan Global and MENA (Middle East and North African) brand ambassador, SGX Coa…

Hayden Wells is an experienced athlete and President of the NZ Obstacle Sports Association. We find out more about Hayden, his kids, his triathlon and Spartan experience, and more about obstacle spor…

We hear from Kim and Andrew, Event Organisers of The Alpha Challenge and owners of the The Fit Collective.

The Alpha Challenge Event comprises a 6km, 12km, 4-hour relay, and our mini Alpha kids race.…

Liam runs Ascend Fit, is a certified running coach and is on the board for the NZOSA (New Zealand Obstacle Sports Association). He is passionate about the outdoors and testing himself in various endu…

Martin is the event organiser for the Wanaka Dash obstacle race, and the owner of Multi Peak Fitness Wanaka. He's also an executive committee member of the NZ Obstacle Sports Association.

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Max talks about parkour, crossfit, OCR, and how he came to be hosting the Obstacle Racers NZ podcast with Stephen.

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Events mentioned in the intro:

• Muddy Good Run - https://muddygoodrun.co.nz/
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Introducing the co-host for the Obstacle Racers NZ podcast: Stephen Steddy.

Finally a New Zealand podcast on obstacle course racing (OCR). Join Max Bell and co-host Stephen Steddy as they explore the…