TRAIN LIKE A KING PODCAST

On this episode I recap my experience at the Te Aito 2023

In this episode I give a short recap of Kaiwi solo (I keep saying Molokai solo). What I can remember from it anyway.. congrats again to Danny Ching for the win..

In this episode I talk a little bit about the upcoming Pa'a Kaiwi Solo, previous champions in the mens division (could not find womens) and not much else. Hope you all are excited to follow the race as much as we are to paddle in it. #trainlikeaking Website:  trainlikeaking.com Instagram:  instagram.com/tupuria_king Facebook:  facebook.com/tupuriaking

In this episode I talk about heart rate training and training zones. Hope this is a valuable episode for you. #trainlikeaking Website: trainlikeaking.com Instagram: instagram.com/tupuria_king Facebook: facebook.com/tupuriaking See less Listen on Spotify Message

Welcome to today's episode where we'll be discussing the challenges and rewards of balancing life and elite paddling. Elite paddling requires a significant amount of time and dedication, and it can be challenging to balance this with other aspects of life, such as work, family, and social activities. However, with proper time management and support, it is possible to achieve a healthy bala...

In this episode I talk about how I met my fiance and how covid lockdown in NZ was actually a postive in our book. Enjoy the episode and thanks for listening. Shout out to our mothers for the match making skill LOL

In this episode I discuss my first molokai solo race and the harsh lessons I learned. As Travis Grant said to me, "It's going to chew you up" and it sure did. Hope you get something informative from this episode. Mistakes are just chances to improve!

In this episode, I'll be diving a bit deeper into the Te Aito race, a prestigious outrigger canoe race held annually in Tahiti and discuss why the tahitians are so good. Listen and gain a deeper understanding of why this race is so highly regarded in the paddling community, and what it takes to earn a place among its elite champions. Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just interested in...

In this episode I talk about ho TRAINLIKEAKING came about and how I first met my business partner Irene Matila Cooper, a kiwi living and working in singapore at the time (15 years working there as an expat) now moved back to her home country NZ. Thank you all who continue to help keep trainlikeaking running and for supporting us always. Nga mihi nui! Website: https://trainlikeaking.com Instagram:...

In this episode I discuss some of the key teams I’ve been a part of from national to international teams. It’s been a wild journey and I’m forever grateful for the invitations to partake in some of the most prestigious races with some of the best teammates you could ask for. Hope you enjoy this episode, give us a follow and check out trainlikeaking.com for training plans coaching and merchandise....

In this episode I dive into my masters degree research and how the attainment of the Sir Edmund Hillary scholarship helped me to achieve this. I hope it brings some inspiration for future research in our sport. Here is the link to my research: https://researchcommons.waikato.ac.nz/handle/10289/12580 Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to give us a follow so that you don’t miss another episode. Web...

In this episode, I discuss my first invite to Tahiti for a race and how that that lead to multiple trips per year, reaching top 10 in the Super Aito and paddling with Paddling Connection 505! Training plans, coaching and merchandise: https://trainlikeaking.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tupuriaking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tupuria_king/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TRAINL...

This episode discusses "the make or break point" where I transitioned from home and high school to living on my own and studying at university. There was a point where I stopped paddling altogether but how did I end up grabbing the steering wheel again and getting back on track? Listen, follow, share and enjoy!

In this episode I discuss my first taste of victory and how important sports like waka ama can be in the development of rangatahi. The first taste of victory (or loss) in waka ama, can have a profound impact on rangatahi (youth) athletes. Participating in waka ama at a young age can promote tinana (physical) hauora (health), hinengaro (mental health), and whakapapa (cultural awareness) while foste...

In this episode, I take a trip down memory lane and share the story of how I was first introduced to the world of paddling. From my earliest memories of paddling in Pawarenga as a child to the fateful day when I first took my first stroke with Ron Tamati, I recount the begging of the lifelong journey. I discuss the impact that my mentors and coaches had on my development as a paddler, and how they...