Team CPNZ - Endurance Sports Podcast

Welcome back to the TeamCPNZ podcast, and what a way to kick off the 2026 season. I'm your host Richard Greer, and in this episode I sit down with Thomas Falconer , a man with some very serious unfinished business at the Whaka100.Thomas came up against the time cuts last year and it clearly lit a fire. We talk about what went wrong, what's changed, and exactly how he's preparing to mak...

TEAMCPNZ QUICK CONNECT – ‘STAY INFORMED AND STAY CONNECTED’ Our next TeamCPNZ Community Connect Podcast is a little different—and one we're really excited to share. This episode, we sit down with Mark from the Alternative Voluntary Collective (AVC) , a passionate group of mountain bikers based in Christchurch's Port Hills who have turned their love of riding into something much bigger. Wha...

TEAMCPNZ QUICK CONNECT – ‘STAY INFORMED AND STAY CONNECTED’ Today we're joined by someone who truly embodies the spirit of adventure - Joe Nation . Joe is an incredible athlete who is helping push the boundaries of the rapidly growing world of ultra bikepacking racing. Recently named a Giant Bikes Ambassador, Joe has spent the last few years taking on some of the toughest self-supported endura...

TEAMCPNZ QUICK CONNECT - ‘STAY INFORMED AND STAY CONNECTED’ In this episode, we catch up with Alejandro Escobar, who recently completed an incredible adventure in the Scottish Highlands, running the West Highland Way over five days before taking on the climb of Ben Nevis on day six. Alejandro has been part of our community for more than four years. Like many of our athletes from around the globe,...

TEAMCPNZ QUICK CONNECT EP 63 – May Metres Special – ‘STAY INFORMED AND STAY CONNECTED’ Welcome to our recap of our May Metres challenge. It has been an awesome month with over 60 people signing up and getting involved with the goal of seeing how many vertical metres you could climb over the month. Today we chat to the top three finishers, Shiraz Mullholand, Craig Moore and Mat Gordon to hear their...

Welcome back to another episode of CP Community Connect. In this episode we catch up with long-time TeamCPNZ athlete James Kay. Over the past almost 10 years with the team, James has taken on a huge range of adventures and events, from multisport and mountain biking through to running and triathlon. Earlier this year in Taupō, James delivered yet another personal best performance, qualifying for t...

Welcome back to the TEAMCPNZ Community Connect Podcast! In this episode we catch up with TeamCPNZ athlete David Manning following his recent 50km ultra marathon on the West Coast Wilderness Trail. We chat about his race experience, the build up to the event, lessons from the day and even dive into his surprisingly simple pre-race meal the night before! We also switch gears and talk family adventur...

In this episode we bring you a few finishline interviews from the very first RUN AKAROA. Welcome to the Bonus Run Akaroa Finish Line Chats for 2026 These are always my favourite podcasts to put together, recorded live at the finish line where the legs are sore, emotions are high and the stories are real. A massive congratulations to everyone who took part in the debut Run Akaroa event. Whether you...

On today’s Quick Connect, we’re talking to TeamCPNZ athlete David Molnar about his recent trip to France. David took on the legendary Paris-Roubaix Challenge just 24 hours before the pro peloton. Tune in to hear how he tackled the famous "Hell of the North" cobblestones and what it takes to finish one of the most prestigious rides on the planet.

Join us on today's podcast where we introduce May Metres month and check in on progress over the first four hours. Who has early metres on the board and who are the ones to watch? We then catch up with Jeff Ormrod, who recently completed the Christchurch Marathon and in doing so, set another PB - The 4th In 4 Years At The Event. We talk through how his training went, his key learnings, and how he...

Welcome back to the TEAMCPNZ Community Connect Podcast! This episode is a special one , recorded live on tour from the stunning Ohau Lodge during Backroad ’26, where the energy, stories, and connections are as real as it gets. We’re joined by TEAMCPNZ athlete Hannah Gee , who gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her Backroad ’26 experience - the highs, the challenges, and what makes this adventure...

Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast is Back – Season 8 powered by TeamCPNZ! We’re fired up to kick off Season 8 of the TeamCPNZ Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast, and what a way to start the 2027 season. In Episode 1, we bring you stories, insights, and inspiration from across the field…We catch up with 2026 Longest Day Men’s Champion, Hamish Elliot , as he shares his journey to the Coast to Coast sta...

Welcome to the your Bonus Mackenzie Podcast for 2026 the 4th in the series this year as our event wrap up. I am Richard Greer the Head coach and Team Captain of TeamCPNZ who have helped a number of people to prepare for this event with our Coaching and maybe you too if you have listened to our 2 lead in podcasts These are my favourite podcasts that we put together - recorded live on the finish lin...

Welcome to the your Bonus Mackenzie Podcast for 2026 the 4th in the series this year as our event wrap up. I am Richard Greer the Head coach and Team Captain of TeamCPNZ who have helped a number of people to prepare for this event with our Coaching and maybe you too if you have listed to our 2 lead in podcasts These are my favourite podcasts that I put together - recorded live on the finish line w...

Let's get set for race day. This episode is all about the fine-tuning, whether that’s what you’re putting in your body or how you’re tackling the Mackenzie. We start things off with a session from sports dietitian Cushla Holdaway. Cushla is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to performance, and she’s here to help us figure out that all-important nutrition plan. We chat about how to actually u...

Run Akaroa 2026: The Preview Lace up and get ready for the debut of the Run Akaroa Podcast ! As we count down to the first-ever event in 2026, we’re diving deep into the heart of the Banks Peninsula to bring you the stories, the science, and the scenery behind the race. In this episode, we cover all your bases: The Vision: We sit down with Nik Mavromatis from Akaroa Salmon . Discover why one of th...

COMMUNITY CONNECT PODCAST | BACKROAD ’26 What a ride. What a weekend. What a crew. Backroad ’26 is officially wrapped , and what an unforgettable three days it was. 23 cyclists.300+ kilometres of riding. Tekapo → Ohau → Kurow → Hakataramea Pass → back to Tekapo. And somehow… not a single flat tyre across the entire trip (and just ONE mechanical!). We were treated to near-perfect conditions , big s...

216: TEAMCPNZ QUICK CONNECT EP 56 – Mark Talbot – ‘STAY INFORMED AND STAY CONNECTED’ Today we catch up with Mark Talbot who recently completed the Tuatara 1000 which is an unsupported week-long bike packing adventure around Southland. We talk about how he prepared, the highs and lows over the course of the week and discuss the all important toast score at the end of the week. Prior to this, we cha...

217: TEAMCPNZ QUICK CONNECT EP 55 – Amy Whitehead – ‘STAY INFORMED AND STAY CONNECTED’ In our latest CP Community Connect Podcast, Richard is joined by Amy Whitehead for a great chat about adventure, challenge and community. Together they dive into Amy’s experience at the Spirited Women’s Adventure Race, her inspiring Adventure for Dementia fundraising challenge, the world of Backyard Ultra runnin...

Welcome back to our popular Community Connect Podcast for 2026! Today I have the pleasure of talking to Kate Downer, who recently completed the 24hr True West Adventure Race. Kate is an adventure guru from way back, but over recent times, family life and a career change have meant that epic adventures haven't been on the radar. The True West Adventure Race on the West Coast has been the goal over...

The Mackenzie 2026 – Season 1 – CPNZMedia Live Steeped in big-screen-worthy history and wrapped in the raw beauty of the high country… The Mackenzie by Devold is back for 2026 , and we’re kicking off the season. The Mackenzie Region is alive with legendary tales - pioneers, shepherds, wide open plains and the kind of rugged determination that shapes both land and people. From station tracks to rol...

Motatapu 2026: Episode 3 – CP Media Live On this Podcast to talk to Paula Rule - Mental skills coach about performing to your potential and to do this she talks through some ideas of how we can manage the start line nerves/excitement to make sure that we can pace ourselves well and have a great day out. We speak to Lawrence Proffit from UDC a long time partner of the Motatapu and what it means to...

Motatapu 2026 : Episode 2 – CP Media Live https://motatapu.com/ CP MEDIA HOST Richard Greer – @ric.greer http://www.motatapu.com https://www.teamcp.co.nz @teamcpnz https://www.facebook.com/teamcpnz richard@teamcp.co.nz

Motatapu Season 2026 : Episode 1 https://motatapu.com/ CP MEDIA HOST Richard Greer – @ric.greer http://www.motatapu.com https://www.teamcp.co.nz @teamcpnz https://www.facebook.com/teamcpnz richard@teamcp.co.nz

Join Angus and Richard for a comprehensive review of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. This part 2 - The Finish Line Part 1: The Race Review: A deep dive into the 2-day team experience, the impact of the adjusted course over Arthur’s Pass, and the standout performances of the weekend. Part 2: The Finish Line: On-the-ground interviews featuring race winners, finishers from all walks of life, and insigh...