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CP Media Tuesday night live 12 October 2021

Thanks to ULTRA NZ for sponsoring this podcast

5:45 – Anna Christophorou

We kick off the show with Anna Christophorou director of The Speed Freaks, a running group that supports people in recovery from addiction and mental distress.

The crew are currently training for the Valley Ultra in November. We catch up with Anna to find out why running is such an important part of recovery… how it works and how everyone is progressing.

24:00 – Lee Butts

We catch up with CP Athlete Lee Butts who is a coach with The Speed Freaks and previous finisher of the ultra. He discusses his involvement and his key tips to have a good Valley Ultra Experience.

40:56 – Richard Negus

Richard Negus, Valley Ultra Race Director wraps up the show this week.

The Valley Ultra is an epic adventure based in the Craigieburn Range. Rich gives us an insight about what to expect and shares with us why it should be on your bucket list of NZ Adventure

CP MEDIA HOSTS

Kim Vargo – @kimvargo

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The Frontrunner Hoka Christchurch Marathon is happening in APRIL 2022. This is part 1 of a four part series to take us from GOAL CONCEPTION to EVENT DAY REALITY.

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Oska Inkster-Baynes @oskabaynes

Richard Greer @ric.greer

Kathmandu Coast to Coast: STRENGTH TRAINING EDITION brought to you by CP MEDIA

Kim Vargo – Kim is a Strength Coach who specialises in working with endurance athletes. We are really looking forward to talking to Kim about the importance of strength training and how we can incorporate it into an already packed training schedule when dealing with Kayaking, Running, Cycling not forgetting recovery, sleeping, some family time and your job…

Kim shares with us the fundamentals that every endurance athlete should be doing on a regular basis.

Arthur Tompkins – Arthur is a district court judge, an art crime specialist and a passionate Coast to Coast competitor who has completed the event 8 times. He has been a key driver in getting the Aotea College team to the start line of the event over the past few years. We look forward to sharing Arthur’s Coast to Coast learnings and highlights from his Coast to Coast experiences

Sophie Beaumont & Nicole Lloyd We are following Sophie Beaumont & Nicole Lloyd’s journey to the start line of the 2 Day Tandem Team Section. We catch up with them to see how they are progressing as they prepare for their first crack at the Coast to Coast in 2022.

CP MEDIA HOSTS

Matt Sherwood

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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www.kathmandu.co.nz

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CP Media Wednesday night live 15 September 2021

Thanks to EVO CYCLES NZ for sponsoring this podcast

7:30 – Scott Martlew

Scott Martlew represented New Zealand in the recent Paralympics held in Tokyo in the 200m Kayak Sprint and 200m Outrigger Canoe Sprint. Scott sustained a thigh injury during a First XV rugby game in 2010 which then developed into an infection and subsequently over the days following lost his leg. Over the past 10 years Scott has developed into a World Class paddler and went to Tokyo as a real medal chance. Tonight we discuss his 10 year journey through to his final of the 200m KL2 Kayak Sprint event.

37:00 – Anna Grimaldi

Anna Grimaldi joins the show to share with us her story and Tokyo Paralympic experience. Going in as defending T47 Long Jump champion has its benefits but also has its challenges as she dealt with the pressure and expectation to perform. “In Rio I won by accident and this time we did it on purpose” We discuss that build up, the event and her learnings from competing and succeeding at the highest level.

CP MEDIA HOSTS

Jess Garrett – @coached.by.jess

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS

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CP Media Wednesday night live 8 September 2021

Thanks to TRUE FLEECE NZ for sponsoring this podcast

5:45 – Josh Komen

Josh Komen is an inspirational New Zealander. Someone that had dreams of representing NZ at the highest level in the 800 on the track, he also had the talent and work ethic to do it. That dream was stolen away from him when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia at the age of 23. We share Josh’s incredible 10 year journey as he battles for his health through many setbacks and comes out the other end with an incredible perspective on life that we can all learn from.

43:05 – Rhys Whitehead

Rhys Whitehead from Greymouth lined up for his first Coast to Coast Longest Day this year and finished with a spring in his step. We catch up with him to learn more about his background, his training and goals for the year ahead.

55:05 – Cushla Holdaway

Optimising your pre event meal – this week Cushla helps us with her key guidelines and a couple of go to pre event nutrition options to help us feel good on the start line and have the energy to perform.

CP MEDIA HOSTS

Kim Vargo – @kimvargo

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS

SUUNTO New Zealand – suuntostore.co.nz

True Fleece Merino NZ nz.truefleece.com

Pure Sports Nutrition – https://puresportsnutrition.com/

Coffee Culture – https://coffeeculture.co.nz/

Giant Bikes NZ – https://www.giant-bicycles.com/nz

EVO Cycles – https://www.evocycles.co.nz/

Salomon NZ – https://www.salomon.com/en-nz

Frontrunner Columbo – https://frontrunnercolombo.co.nz/

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Kathmandu Coast to Coast: 40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION brought to you by CP MEDIA

Joe Sheriff – Tonight we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast by catching up with the winner of the inaugural Coast to Coast in 1983. 79 entrants lined up on Kumara beach and 77 finished – 28 team competitors and 49 individuals. Joe is lining up for the 2 day individual again 40 years after that initial adventure across the Southern Alps from Kumara to Christchurch.

Rob Howarth – Rob is an Auckland based Kayak coach and long-time supporter of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast and Multisport in general. We catch up with Rob to find out more about the Coast to Coast community and the support that is out there to help you achieve your race day goal.

Sophie Beaumont & Nicole Lloyd join us to round out the show. They are lining up for their first crack at the 2 Day Tandem Team Section. It has been on their bucket list for a long time and after canceled Covid travel plans they felt that this was a great time to really challenge themselves by taking on the Kathmandu Coast to Coast.

CP MEDIA HOSTS

Matt Sherwood

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

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www.kathmandu.co.nz

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CP Media Wednesday night live 26 August 2021

Thanks to EVO CYCLES NZ for sponsoring this podcast

9:30 – Cam Jones

We kick off with NZ MTB Cameron Jones athlete who is lining up for the under 23 world champs in Val di Sole Italy this weekend. Cam is a fantastic athlete who no matter how hard he is pushing always seems to have a smile on his face. He has won the 2 day Coast to Coast and is the current NZ and Oceania XC MTB Champion. We look forward to catching up with Cam about his development as an athlete, his preparation for the worlds, and his goals for the future.

45:27 – Craig Gordon

Craig Gordon has been flying the Team CP flag in Balclutha for the last couple of years. We catch up with him to learn more about his background, his training and goals for the year ahead.

59:29 – Kim Vargo

Kim Vargo – Team CP Strength Coach who discusses the question of how much weight we should be lifting and how many repetitions that we should be shooting for.

CP MEDIA HOSTS

James Owen – @jamesowennz

Richard Greer – @ric.greer

THANKS TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS

SUUNTO New Zealand – suuntostore.co.nz

True Fleece Merino NZ nz.truefleece.com

Pure Sports Nutrition – https://puresportsnutrition.com/

Coffee Culture – https://coffeeculture.co.nz/

Giant Bikes NZ – https://www.giant-bicycles.com/nz

EVO Cycles – https://www.evocycles.co.nz/

Salomon NZ – https://www.salomon.com/en-nz

Frontrunner Columbo – https://frontrunnercolombo.co.nz/

Team CP – Your Endurance Coaching Specialists – www.teamcp.co.nz

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BAND WORK OUT

Team CP Coach, Kim Vargo, runs us through a CP Strength Conditioning Band Workout

5 exercises to get you strong and performing to your potential.
1.   Squat
2.  Lat Pulldown
3.  Good Mornings
4.  Upright Row
5.  Paddle Punch

 

 

Until next time team.

                       – Coach Kim

 

 

COMMUNITY CONNECT

TEAM CP COMMUNITY CONNECT has been created to help you connect with others and plan for your next adventure where ever you live. Connect with each other to discuss your favourite training spots, routes and coffee destinations. And when LEVELS allow plan some training and social adventures together.
Post your plans and lets see if we can help you to find others to share an adventure with.
Share your level of experience, estimated time and what you want to get out of your day out (e.g. just cruising and keen to try a few different routes or want to do it with out stopping etc)
Make sure that you stay safe by telling someone your intentions, you have the correct gear & someone knows where you are going.

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