Chafing the Dream NZ

Kia ora
Mal has made it back to kiwi land cleared. Dwayne and Mal open this episode discussing their training and briefly talking about the difference of temperature and RAIN. Dwayne admits he was not able to race Kaitaia because of some serious jet lag. We talk about the race results from Kaitaia, Whangarei Half race previewing-ish, and UTMB reactions. We also do a quick shout out to the Hut HQ that has recently opened in Whangarei. Thanks for all your support.
Mal and Dwayne

Kia ora haere mai

Welcome to an episode that is state side. Mal and Dwayne sit down and rehash the visa status. 

We do the usual training update. Dwayne being 8 weeks out from Taupo 100k. His insights and struggles with the heat of the Summer in America compared to leaving Whangarei when it was 0 degrees the day he left for America. He brings up the jet lag and struggle bus he was on for his planned 45k that turned into a 25k. Mal’s training update discusses Dr.Stephanie Mundt lifting programme for her. The programme focusing on bone strengthening exercises specifically with heavier back squats, deadlifts, and a mix of plyometrics. Mal had difficulty running for a few weeks because of the Spokane Fire evacuations and poor air quality.

We dig into OCC, CCC, and UTMB talking about our favourites and predicted finishes. We discuss the excitement it will be to cheer on our local favourite, Sam Rout. We can’t wait to have him on again and discuss his experiences in Chamonix. You get to hear our predicted picks. 

We close talking about the Spokane Fires and what it’s like for Dwayne to experience American culture. Dwayne describing the Washington State trails.  Mal brings up the struggles of going through National Guard and the different times of evacuating. 

Don’t forget about the Watch Party for Sam Rout at the The Hut HQ in Whangarei starting at ____pm. This is located at _______.

We look forward to having our next episode be in Kiwi Land. 

Keep chafing your dreams. 

Mal and Dwayne

Welcome back to Chafing the Dream.
This week Dwayne sits down with Ian Kleingeld. Ian recently ran his first 100 miler at this years Northland 100. I ask him what got him into running. How he trained for the Northland 100 Miler. And what it took to complete the four 41km laps in the Glenbervie forest.
Keep chafing your dreeeeaaaammmz

This week Dwayne talks to Sam about his upcoming travel to Europe to compete in OCC in france.
OCC is held by UTMB and is their 60km event. Featuring trail runners from all round the world looking to compete against the best of the best.
I ask Sam about his most recent race at UTA50 and how his recovery from a rolled ankle has been going after a nasty sprain leading into UTA.
How his training has been going for OCC and how he has tailored his training for a race with 3500m of vertical gain, and the difficulty of training for a race on terrain that you have not been able to run on.
Mal gives us a quick update on her visa situation and on the wild fires that have been Devastating spokane last week.
Keep chafing your dreaamzz

Welcome to one year of Chafing the Dream. This week's episode is a treat, as we get a chance to sit and talk with Bradley from TRNZ.
Bradley is the visionary behind the TRNZ newsletter and website, Mountain Skag merchandise. Not to mention the psychopath that concocted the VERTual July challenge.
Enjoy this extra long episode that dives into Bradleys beginnings as a trail runner. The state of trail running in NZ. And much much more.

Keep chafing those dreams.