Team CPNZ - Endurance Sports Podcast

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 39 – LAUREN – CPNZ Media Live Welcome to the  TEAMCPNZ Quick Connect Podcast , where we keep you in the loop, inspired, and part of something bigger. We went live with Lauren Ashley Korstrom . Lauren’s been working with Coach Grant Guise over the past 18 months, tackling epic events and even more epic adventures in the hills. We’re talking all about her weekend mission at Mt...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 38 – BRYAN – CPNZ Media Live Welcome to the TEAMCPNZ Quick Connect Podcast , where we keep you in the loop, inspired, and part of something bigger. In Episode 38 , we catch up with long-time teammate and adventure-lover Bryan Prestidge . Bryan and I first crossed paths way back in 2016—but his journey with Coast to Coast and all things outdoors started long before that. From...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 37 – VICKY – CPNZ Media Live We’ve got another epic adventure to share in this episode of the TEAMCPNZ Quick Connect Podcast ! This time, we’re catching up with the awesome Vicky Robertson , who kicked off May with a bang by taking on the Kahurangi 500—a bikepacking route mapped out by the Kennett Brothers, linking a bunch of rugged trails across the top of the South Island....

KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST S7 E1 : WELCOME TO THE 2026 EDITION, POWERED BY CP MEDIA The Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast, powered by TeamCPNZ, is back and kicking off with a stacked first episode. Tune in Thursday night for an epic start to the season as we dive into the heart of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast with three incredible guests: Richie Owen – Operations Manager for the event, shares what re...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 36 – MAY METRES – CPNZ Media Live Join us for a special episode packed with laughs, legends, and loads of METRES! We’re wrapping up the May Metres Challenge and you better believe we’re shouting out the winners and grinners and everyone that absolutely crushed it! Expect: Big stats Big smiles And maybe a little friendly banter So whether you ran, rode, walked, Zwifted or spec...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 35 – SARA – CPNZ Media Live We are super excited to catch up with Sara Vermeulen on this episode on CP Community Connect. Sara signed up for the annual TEAMCPNZ May Metres challenge and took on the challenge within the challenge of an Everest on what we call Everest Weekend! Equipped with some good shoes, a snack table and a roster of support crew Sara ascended and descended...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 34 – BEN – CPNZ Media Live On this episode of TEAMCPNZ COMMUNITY CONNECT we catch up with TeamCPNZ Athlete BEN JORDAN. Based over the ditch, Ben is a real asset to our community as he adventures around his Sydney base. Ben is a regular visitor to NZ for events and also heads over to join in on our community based events. He joined Richard & the crew last year on the CP Bi...

Ever wondered who we support for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast with our packages? What they include? And what it means to you? Join us as we chat to 2-time Supported Athlete, Ben Jordan, who has joined us for both his 2 day and Longest Day campaigns in the past 3 years. Would you like more info? Check out : https://www.teamcp.co.nz/coast-with-us/kathmandu-coast-to-coast-26-supported-athletes-join-u...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 33 – AMANDA – CPNZ Media Live FOR EPISODE 33 we talk to most recent addition to our coaching collective, Amanda Robinson. Amanda is a regular face at the Frontrunner Tuesday Night Run Clubs. Amanda has a strong background in all things adventure and outdoors For those lucky enough to be coached by Amanda, you will have been swept along with her enthusiasm and keenness to help...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 32 – KAREN – CPNZ Media Live FOR EPISODE 32 we talk to Karen Hill, a top-end Cross Country Rider who over the weekend completed her debut ultra run in Tasmania.  We had a solid 8 weeks available following her last XCO race in Hobart to turn those riding legs into running legs.  As someone that knows how to train, listen to her body and push herself she did awesome job of prep...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 31 – TONY – CPNZ Media Live TeamCPNZ athlete Tony Wilksch has recently completed the FULL IRONMAN. Tony headed to the startline with a goal to complete the 2025 edition after not making it to the finishline in 2024. Today we share Tony's story, with high motivation and ticking off our four fundamentals - being fit - fresh & ready - injury free - with a plan Tony heade...

The Mackenzie 2025 - Season 2 Episode 2 Part 2 - CPNZMedia Live Recorded in the sun on the shores of Lake Tekapo after an epic adventure into the mountains on our bikes - you can’t get much better than that. We speak to a number of different people on the show today from those that were first over the line, to those made the most of each aid station while out on course. We also catch up with volun...

The Mackenzie 2025 - Season 2 Episode 2 - CPNZMedia Live - Part 1 Recorded in the sun on the shores of Lake Tekapo after an epic adventure into the mountains on our bikes - you can’t get much better than that. We speak to a number of different people on the show today from those that were first over the line, to those made the most of each aid station while out on course. We also catch up with vol...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 30 – GEOFF – CPNZ Media Live TeamCPNZ athlete Geoff Roe has recently completed the Sounds to Sounds. An epic bike packing adventure from Ships Cove in the Marlborough Sounds riding 1500km unsupported all the way to Milford Sound 15 days later. Today we share Geoff’s adventure, from the highs of the downhill through Homer Tunnel to the lows of grovelling up the Omarama saddle...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 29 – Nat – CPNZ Media Live Welcome to the Team CPNZ Quick Connect Podcast where you can stay informed, keep connected and learn from each other. This episode we have the pleasure to chat to Nat Gallant . Nat is a physio based in Blenhiem and is part of our Performance Network a trusted group of providers that we refer our athletes to. She wears her superhero cape in her day j...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 28 – Luke – CPNZ Media Live This episode we feature Luke Henderson who over the last month has completed both the Kathmandu Coast to Coast and followed this up with the Motatapu Ultra run a couple of weeks later. Luke shares his background of how he went from starting running and CrossFit because it was hard and hating it to potentially becoming one of the most versatile Team...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 27 – High & Sophie– CPNZ Media Live On the show we have a double header as we talk to both Hugh Hendrickson and Sophie Radcliffe. Hugh completed an epic double over the last month by completing his first Coast to Coast Longest Day and followed this up with his first Ironman Triathlon 3 weeks later. We also share Sophie's story who completed her first IMNZ in the weeke...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 26 – Alice Buchanan– CPNZ Media Live Alice Buchanan completed the True West Adventure Race last weekend along with Team Mates - Steven Muff, Andrew Davidson, and Husband, Liam Buchanan. We talk to Alice about her build-up and what a broken hand and a rehabbing Hamstring meant to get to the start line and if they achieved their goal of still being friends on the finish line af...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 25 – Chris Wilson– CPNZ Media Live We celebrate Chris Wilson completing the Tarawera 100km event. It has been a long road for Chris which meant that crossing the finish line was made even sweeter. T We talk to Chris about his build up, what happened last year and what it felt like as he crossed the finish line on Saturday. CPNZ MEDIA Richard Greer – @ric.greer https://www.tea...

Motatapu Season 3: Episode 2 - Mountain Bike - CP Media Live We welcome New Zealand's Mountain Biking Elite to the show to discuss the Motatapu MTB event. Previous winner Kate Boe (nee Fluker) discusses the race and how to get the most out of your performance over the course. Cam Jones is heading down for his first crack at the Motatapu and is a serious chance to take out the title. We discuss...

168: KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST S6 E7 : RACE RE-CAP, POWERED BY TEAMCPNZ @teamcpnz goes LIVE for the final podcast for the 2025 @coasttocoastnzJoin us as we catch up on all that was @coasttocoastnz 2025… Join @ric.greer and @gustric with some very special guests including Longest Day Champion Debby Lynch where she shares her incredible day to be the first up the sand and across the tape for the Wome...

We are excited to talk about this awesome event with Kerry Uren race director as she co-hosts the show with Richard. Melanie Smith shares her experiences in last year's event and why she is lining up again. We also speak to the one and only Angus Petrie about bike options for this event... Mountain Bike or Gravel Bike... or a bit of both...? So plug your listening ears in and get fired up for...

166: KATHMANDU COAST TO COAST S6 E6 : PRE-RACE PREP, POWERED BY TEAMCPNZ WITH GUEST CO-HOST WITH GLEN CURRIE As you make your final preparations for race day, pack the car and head to Greymouth for race registration check out our final instalment of the 2025 Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast. Today we chat to Mental Skills Coach Warwick Wood who speaks about getting your mental prep sorted in the d...

Season 6 Episode 5 of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast, powered by TeamCPNZ. Don't miss our latest podcast tomorrow night as we countdown to the 43rd edition of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast! Race Director Glen Currie shares some important race day updates, his top picks and ones to watch. We chat with Ben Phillips , who had the 3rd step on the podium in last year's Longest Day. We get an insig...

TeamCPNZ Connect – Ep 24 – Ngaire & Pip Baker – CPNZ Media Live Last weekend the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship took place in Taupo, NZ!TeamCP Legend, Ngaire Baker headed North from Christchurch to take part & fly the NZ flag in the F50-54. Ngaire fills us in on her bumpy journey to IRONMAN World Champs and how her day panned out. We are also joined by Pip, Ngaire's daughter who joined he...