Join hosts Max Bell and Stephen Steddy as they explore the realms of obstacle sports - including OCR, mud running, adventure racing, hybrid racing, ninja, and more - in New Zealand and abroad. Disclaimer: The hosts are members of the New Zealand Obstacle Sports Association (NZOSA). However the views expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of the NZOSA.
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In this short episode Max discusses Ultimate Athlete as it returns to Mt Maunganui on the 28-29th April 2023. Use our discount code for 15% off entry. The show notes can be found at:
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Andrew Robinson
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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 corner at the end of November/start of December with three races happening within a week of each other: Spartan, Ultimate Athlete Orewa, and Alpha Chall…
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Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui 2022 Special
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In this special episode we celebrate one year of podcasting!!! Join us - with not 1 but 8 guests! - as we talk about Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui 2022. We talk with Event Organisers Gavin and Joss; the top 3 male elite racers Julian Oakley, Michael Voss and Ben Hennessy; and the top 2 female elite racers Deb Fuller and Maria Bentley. You’ll also h…
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Hayley Aitken
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We hear from Hayley Aitken - Spartan racer extraordinaire, personal trainer, and non-stop energiser bunny. In the news, we talk about some World Championship announcements: World’s Toughest Mudder has been sanctioned as the 24-hour OCR World Championship, and NZ’s own GODZone has been sanctioned as the Expedition Racing World Championship, with a $…
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Nicola Reynolds
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Nicola Reynolds has raced in three 24-hour World’s Toughest Mudders, and many other endurance races. We find out about some of the accomplishments this down-to-earth kiwi has achieved. In the news we cover the results from Ultimate Athlete Mt Maunganui. We also listen to the first part of an interview with James Bell-Booth, the co-founder and CEO o…
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Madeline Dolente
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Our guest is Madeline Dolente! She’s recently moved to NZ, and is an international fitness professional, trainer to the trainers, fitness model, TV personality, author, Spartan Racer, Life Coach, and Social Media Influencer. Her passion is helping people get off the couch and achieve the life that they dream of. In the news we cover World Obstacle’…
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Gavin and Jocelin - Ultimate Athlete Event Organisers
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We talk with the couple behind the Ultimate Athlete series. They tell us about a new obstacle, course changes for Mt Maunganui, course info for Orewa, and much more! We’re very excited to welcome EarShots as the show’s sponsor! Use code NZOCR for 10% off at www.earshots.com Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/04/22/…
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Justin Jones
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In this episode we have a fascinating talk with Justin Jones - OCR athlete based in the UK, SGX coach and personal trainer, and CurraNZ brand ambassador. In the news we cover Spartan Auckland’s latest postponement and its bizarre timing. Show notes are available at: https://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/2022/05/24/podcast-ep-14-justin-jones/…
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We talk with Katie Sparrow, two-time Australian Ninja Warrior contestant. Originally from New Zealand but now living in Australia, Katie is a personal trainer who also acts, sings, does stunts, beatboxes, and competes in Ninja Warrior! In the news we cover the Alpha Adventure Series, Adventure 1 was announced as the official adventure racing world …
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Murray Fleming - General Manager of Event Promotions
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In this episode we talk with Murray Fleming, General Manager of Event Promotions. Murray set up Event Promotions in 1989 when event management was in its infancy. Event Promotions is undeniably one of the leaders in the New Zealand event management industry. Each year they run 10 of the largest and more iconic events in the country, attracting arou…
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Matt Ansley - OCR, minigolf and pub quiz legend
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In this episode we sit down with Matt Ansley. Between 2013 and 2018 Matt became an OCR legend, completing 33 laps of standard Tough Mudders, 1 Tougher Mudder, 2 Toughest Mudders, 4 World’s Toughest Mudders, 4 Spartan Sprints, 3 Spartan Supers, 1 Spartan Beast, and 6 Spartan Ultras, as well as local OCR races. Matt was also pursuing mini golf and is…
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Hania Aitken
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We've reached 10 episodes! In the 10th episode, we talk with Hania Aitken - obstacle racer, contestant on the Australian Spartan tv show, firefighter, ambassador for Zeenya Clothing, and mother of 4. In the news we cover Alpha Challenge results, interviews and a race review. As well as results from the Spartan World Championship, new races coming f…
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Scotty Thornton - NZ's greatest obstacle racer(?)
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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, Toughest Mudder Whistler (later that same night) – 30 miles, 24th place; Bright Spartan Trifecta weekend 2017 – 14th in sprint, 8th in super, 2nd in ultra; Wo…
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Jeremy Robinson
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With the Spartan World Championship taking place in Abu Dhabi December 3rd, we chat with Jeremy Robinson. Jeremy is a Spartan Global and MENA (Middle East and North African) brand ambassador, SGX Coach, and Kiwi living in the UAE. In this episode we cover his OCR adventures around the globe, Spartan and OCR in the middle east, as well as in NZ. In …
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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 sports and the NZ Obstacle Sports Association. Links News Spartan Auckland Shifts Venue - https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleRacersNZ/posts/1731012283775017 …
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Alpha Challenge - Kim & Andrew
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We hear from Kim and Andrew, Event Organisers of The Alpha Challenge and owners of the The Fit Collective. The Alpha Challenge Event comprises a 6km, 12km, 4-hour relay, and our mini Alpha kids race. The 6km and 12km will have a competitive wave for those wanting to race on the day or qualify for OCR World Championships. SO WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO??…
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Liam Perenara-Wilkinson from Ascend Fit
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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 endurance sports. Ascend Fit brings together a community of people who enjoy getting outdoors. They are all about running, obstacle course racing & adventu…
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Martin McKone
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Martin is the event organiser for the Wanaka Dash obstacle race, and the owner of Multi Peak Fitness Wanaka. He's also an executive committee member of the NZ Obstacle Sports Association. Listen as we talk with Martin about the Wanaka Dash, the NZOSA, as well as Spartan, Tough Mudder, Wairua Warrior and other events. Links News Spartan Shifts Dates…
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Max talks about parkour, crossfit, OCR, and how he came to be hosting the Obstacle Racers NZ podcast with Stephen. Links: Events mentioned in the intro: Muddy Good Run - https://muddygoodrun.co.nz/ The Mudder - https://www.themudder.co.nz/ Tough Guy and Gal Rotorua - https://eventpromotions.co.nz/adult-tough-guy-and-gal-challenge/ Wanaka Dash - htt…
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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 realms of OCR, Hybrid racing (Hyrox, Dekafit, Obstacle Fit), Adventure Racing, Ninja and even some good old-fashioned trail running. Max is the expert…
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In the first episode, Max interviews Maria Bentley. Maria finished 2nd elite female at Ultimate Athlete, Mt Maunganui, taking home $1,000 cash! Where to follow Obstacle Racers NZ: ORNZ website - http://www.obstacleracersnz.co.nz/ ORNZ facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleRacersNZ/ ORNZ instagram - https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracersnz/ …
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