Best Hayden Shearman Podcasts (2024)

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How NZ Struck Gold at Glasgow 1:12:06

4M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

After two stunning silvers from Tom Walsh in the shot put and then Eliza McCartney in the pole vault, we all awoke on Monday morning of the Glasgow 2024 World Indoor Champs to discover Hamish Kerr had flown to the top of the world with a 2.36 WL, =AR and PB victory in the high jump. And then to top it all off Geordie Beamish unleashed the most brut…

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Athlete of the Year 2023 - Part Two 1:28:10

7M ago1:28:10

1:28:10

Who were NZ's top sprinters, mid-distance and long-distance runners, and para athletes in 2023? Cam Avery, Alisha Lovrich and Hayden Shearman talk through the highlights from another epic year with Area Records and World Champs medals galore in the paras, Zoe Hobbs crushing it in the 100, and records to Geordie Beamish in the middle distances. Be s…

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Athlete of the Year 2023 - Part One 48:38

7M ago48:38

48:38

Amidst the controversy and travesty of Zoe Hobbs not being nominated for Sportswoman of the Year, we discuss who are our highlights and picks for thrower and jumper of the year. There's a lot to choose including records galore across the javelin, triple jump, discus and high jump, plus an epic comeback from Eliza and a big upset at nationals with J…

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The best from Budapest 47:16

11M ago47:16

47:16

The world champs are over for another round and Alisha and Hayden reflect on the highs, lows, heartbreaks, and hopes for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mid-World Champs breakdown 1:30:00

11M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

At the midway point in the World Champs we've already got 15 athletes back in the sheds, so Cam Avery joins Hayden Shearman to digest the action so far. The highs, the lows, and the in-betweens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2023 World Champs Preview Part 2 42:51

11M ago42:51

42:51

In Part 2 of our Budapest World Athletics Championship preview we breakdown our epic 19-strong Kiwi team and talk about the likelihood of medals and top 8s! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2023 World Champs Preview Part 1 41:01

11M ago41:01

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We are getting just a little excited about the World Champs starting in Budapest in less than 10 days time! In this episode, Hayden and Alisha talk through the new rule changes that could well have a big effect in how the rounds play out for the distance and sprint events. Plus, we catch up with the final pre-Worlds results from some of our team me…

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NZ Cross Country Champs goes off in Taupō 38:28

12M ago38:28

38:28

The New Zealand Cross Country Champs are arguably the toughest distance foot race in the country and this year did not disappoint. Bluebird weather, epic course and an all-time dramatic Senior Women's race. Then we came back for another day on the Sunday for the NZ Cross Country Mixed Relays where Bays came out on top. We hear from Senior Men's win…

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World Paras Double Medalist Anna Grimaldi + Geordie Beamish + Diamond Leagues + NZ XC Preview 54:33

12M ago54:33

54:33

After her two medals, Area Record in the 100 and PB in the long jump, we catch up with Anna Grimaldi and chat about the secrets behind the incredible success of our World Paras team. We also catch up with Geordie Beamish's steeples area record, news from the Diamond League and other European meets and preview what is set to be an electric New Zeala…

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World Paras Domination + Cleaning Out The Closet 1:15:53

12M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

What an incredible World Para Athletics Champs from our amazing team of 8 Kiwis who between them brought home 9 medals and set 6 Oceania Records!?! Epic! We break down the results as well as catch up on the latest from other Kiwis getting amongst it in Europe as we build up to the Budapest World Champs. Plus, Hayden and Alisha go through the big th…

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Maia Ramsden - our new NCAA 1500 Champion 49:55

1y ago49:55

49:55

We catch up with newly crowned NCAA 1500 champ Maia Ramsden as she celebrates this massive achievement of climbing to the top of the incredibly competitive US collegiate system. Plus, she shares some nuggets of wisdom for any young athletes considering US scholarships. We also catch up news and results from Sam Tanner, Geordie Beamish, the Anthonie…

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World Cross Country Champs: Part 2 41:42

1+ y ago41:42

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Recapping the senior men and senior women's races from the 2023 World Cross Country Champs in Bathurst, we hear from our top placed Kiwi male, Cameron Avery. Covering all things from the drama before the race started, the thunderstorms after and a cheeky little boat race with the Aussies at the after party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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World Cross Country Champs: Part 1 40:29

1+ y ago40:29

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Stefan Smith joins us from Australia to debrief the action and insane drama of the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst Australia. In this first episode of two, we recap the juniors and mixed team relays, plus we bring ourselves up to speed with the way national records have been dropping all over the place! Epic work Rosie, Connor, Hamish…

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Who was the best thrower and sprinter of 2022? 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

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After a quick recap of the Lovelock Classic and Tauranga Twilight Meet, we hand out our final awards for the Athlete of the Year in 2022. Who were the best throwers? What about sprinters in what was a year for the ages in 2022?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Who was the athlete of the year in 2022? 57:00

1+ y ago57:00

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As we look back on an absolutely epic year of New Zealand run, jump and throws, Cam, Alisha and Hayden debate who was the athlete of the year in each of the event groups. Some are a little more clear cut than others and some are down right impossible to decide who comes out on top! What do you think? Did we get the nominations and awards right? In …

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We are back for another summer of Aotearoa Track and Field! 53:20

1+ y ago53:20

53:20

Track is back! And The Zoom Zoom Show is back for another season of analysis, news, views, banter and interviews. We kick off a three-part festive series of episodes with a recap of what went down at NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Champs and the Diaken Night of 5s. Plus, we catch up on the news of Eddie Osei-Nketia moving to Hawaii to play Am…

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World Champs Preview with Rosie Elliott 1:30:52

2y ago1:30:52

1:30:52

This episode we have Rosie Elliott who got the late call up to join the epic squad of Kiwis heading to the World Athletics Champs in Eugene, Oregon. We hear her story of a rollercoaster last two years, all culminating in the dream trip to the Worlds to race the 400! Plus we dissect the New Zealand team to understand where everyone is ranked and wha…

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"I'm having the best day of my life!" 1:20:14

2y ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Ruth Croft wins Western States 100, NZ schools XC goes off, James Preston goes to number 3 all-time, Jacko is back in the throwing circle, and we have a Kiwi on the podium at the US outdoor high school nationals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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James Mortimer 1:43:49

2y ago1:43:49

1:43:49

The Oceanias are in the books and we digest the performances, medals, worlds qualifiers, pixelated coverage, and of course the epic Oceania 100m record from Zoe Hobbs. And we sit down with coach James Mortimer to hear his journey into sprinting and then into coaching some of the fastest Kiwis in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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4x1 national record, NCAA II titles, Diamond League wins ... it's all happening! 16:34

2y ago16:34

16:34

Our speedy girls have once again dropped another 4x1 record, we get the first of our Tiaan v Eddie match ups in Aussie, we have two NCAA II champs, Sam Tanner crushes in Eugene, Tom throws over 22m in Poland, and heaps more. This is just a short show to bring everyone up to speed with the news before we dive into the deep end that is all the action…

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Kiwis dropping bombs all over the globe 1:03:48

2y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Sam Tanner in the 1500, Lauren Bruce and Tom Walsh in the throws, Hamish Carson in 5000, Jake Robertson on the roads, Anthony Barmes in the hammer ... everywhere you look there's a Kiwi dropping it like it's hot! Plus, we digest the team two for Comm Games and World Champs and get amped for the Eugene Diamond League and Oceania Champs. Hosted on Ac…

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The best moustache in NZ Track and Field 52:36

2y ago52:36

52:36

We catch up with Oli Chignell who has been running out of his skin overseas with brilliant performances in the 5000 and 10,000m. However, his title of greatest moustache in New Zealand track and field is certainly being challenged with Dan Balchin putting in a strong bid for the crown while also throwing down a blistering debut marathon to claim th…

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The Good Now Days 59:11

2y ago59:11

59:11

Brad Mathas is dominating the 800 in Japan, Leah Belfield getting faster and faster in 100, Sam Tanner lighting up the 1500 in the States and Oli Chignell runs a meaty 5k. All this and HEAPS more on this episode of the Zoom Zoom Show—all things track and field in New Zealand. Plus, we hear how photographer extraordinaire, Alisha Lovrich, got so pas…

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And the winner is ... 1:19:03

2y ago1:19:03

1:19:03

This week on the Zoom Zoom Show we hand out the winner for the most prestigious* award in New Zealand Track & Field: The Zoom Zoom Show Athlete of the Summer (*most prestigious according to us and several close family members). Plus, we catch up on news from Zane and Jake Robertson, Ethan Olivier going number all-time in the triple jump, Leah Belfi…

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Athlete of the Summer 1:17:40

2+ y ago1:17:40

1:17:40

The first ever Zoom Zoom show dives into the all the news and happenings in the world of track and field in New Zealand. We cover off Aussie Champs, 2022 Brisbane Track Classic, World Indoors and put out the many nominations for New Zealand Athlete of the Summer. Do you agree with our nominations? Did we miss anyone? Who should be the winner? Hoste…

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Workout of the Week: 124 – Legs, Lungs & Lactate Ladder Pt.1 20:04

2+ y ago20:04

20:04

Here we come with a new series of workouts all based around the ladder format of starting and finishing with short, sharp reps and getting through some solid grind in the middle of the session. WHAT? Legs, Lungs & Lactate Ladder Pt.1 2x30s, 2x60s, 2x90s, 2x120s, 2x90s, 2x60s, 2x30s @ mile-to-5k race pace 1min jog recoveries Terrain: Undulating terr…

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Workout of the Week: 123 – Strides & K-Reps 14:25

2+ y ago14:25

14:25

One of the best things about running is that it can make us feel better and experience freedom. This is a workout designed to tick both those boxes and can be tailored to meet your training needs whether that’s for intensity or recovery. WHAT? Feel Good Freedom 3x 30sec strides 3x 1k @ 5k race pace … or faster or slower .. you choose! 2mins jog rec…

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Kiwi Running Show: 066 – NZXC Challenge 51:37

4y ago51:37

51:37

This month we cover all the action from the New Zealand Cross Country Challenge in Dunedin, talking to Hayden Wilde, Eva Goodisson, Sam Tanner and many of the other competitors. Plus we talk about fartlek training with Hayden and Stefan sharing their all-time favourite fartlek sessions. Be sure to check out Hayden’s other podcast Workout of the Wee…

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Kiwi Running Show: 065 – Straight Outta Lockdown 31:48

4y ago31:48

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We’re back! And so is real, in-person racing here in New Zealand. In this episode we preview the upcoming National Cross Country Champs in Dunedin at the end of August and the MANY marathons lined up between now and December. Stefan shares why he ran a marathon round his block during lockdown and we give some advice on how to select your races and …

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Kiwi Running Show – 064 – Nationals & Hayden Wilde 1:32:28

4+ y ago1:32:28

1:32:28

This month we catch up with NZ’s top triathlete Hayden Wilde who has just has had an epic summer of running winning the NZ 5000m title and running a super fast PB of 13:47. We also cover off all the results from the 2020 Athletics New Zealand Track & Field Nationals, Malcolm Hicks’ epic Tokyo qualifier, our new sub-4 milers, Tarawera Ultra and … of…

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Kiwi Running Show – 063 – Hannah Wells 48:15

4+ y ago48:15

48:15

Hannah Wells is one of the most exciting talents in NZ triathlon right now (unbeaten around the world so far in 2019!!) and she was recently crowned Auckland Marathon champion! We catch up with Hannah and also cover off the news from Queenstown Marathon, a speedy 10k from Hamish Carson and a world record from Sally Gibbs, NCAA Cross Country Champs,…

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Kiwi Running Show – 062 – Aaron Pulford & NZ Road Champs 59:39

5y ago59:39

59:39

Things are heating up with NZ Road Champs just finished, Road Relays about to start, Doha kicking off and a new marathon season upon us! This month we sit down with newly crowned national champ Aaron Pulford and 800-runner-photographer Michael Dawson. And we banter about the future of road champs and who to watch in Doha (aside from the temperature…

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Kiwi Running Show – 061 – NZXC Champs & Mike Lloyd 1:06:26

5y ago1:06:26

1:06:26

It’s Cross Country seasons! And Hayden Shearman was on commentary duties at the NZ Cross Country Champs in Upper Hutt so caught a bucket load of interviews on the day. Plus, we sit down with absolute legend Mike Lloyd—10-times finisher of the New York Marathon and visually impaired runner. Photo courtesy of Michael Dawson, see: https://www.instagra…

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Kiwi Running Show – 060 – Zane Robertson 57:25

5y ago57:25

57:25

Fresh off a new national marathon record, we catch up with the man of the moment in New Zealand running, Zane Robertson. Plus, we cover off other Gold Coast Marathon results, Wellington Marathon, NZ Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs, Oceania Champs, plus the bucket loads of track races going on around the globe. So much exciting news in New Ze…

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Kiwi Running Show – 059 – Bevan James Eyles 1:15:16

5y ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Bevan James Eyles turned his life around with the help of fitness and now he’s using fitness to help others. He’s a running coach, podcaster, entrepreneur, life coach, fitness instructor and great personality in NZ’s endurance sport world. We also talk about our favourite go-to cross training methods for when the body says no to running. And we cov…

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Kiwi Running Show – 058 – Craig Kirkwood 1:01:40

5y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

This month we catch up with former elite runner and now leading running (and triathlon) coach Craig Kirkwood. Plus, we cover off all the exciting marathon and NCAA results from our Kiwi runners overseas as well as the beginning of the domestic autumn marathon season. Craig Kirkwood: https://www.instagram.com/craig.kirkwood/ Auckland Waterfront Half…

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Kiwi Running Show – 057 – Nationals!! 1:07:06

5+ y ago1:07:06

1:07:06

This month it is all about the New Zealand Track and Field Champs! We’ve got interviews trackside from Angie Petty, Edward Osie-Nketia, Lydia O’Donnell, Rosa Flanagan and more. Plus we bring you up to speed with Geordie Beamish’s HUGE NCAA indoor mile crown and cover off the recent Kiwi marathon news. National Champs Results: http://athnz.sportstg.…

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Kiwi Running Show – 056 – The Classics + Matt Baxter 1:22:02

5+ y ago1:22:02

1:22:02

National records, old men, one speedy gal, Kiwi accents, US scholarships, back spasms, fast juniors, and the Classics. This show’s got it all. You know summer has arrived when the Classics are on—NZ’s key track and field meets. They’ve bought us age group records, world leads, and an incredible resident 100m record by the speedy Zoe Hobbs. We cover…

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Kiwi Running Show – 055 – NZ Running Stats 51:53

5+ y ago51:53

51:53

What’s faster Auckland Marathon or Christchurch? What about half marathons? Where should I hunt out my next PB? And should I be disappointed with massive positive split in Queenstown? The new website NZ Running Stats is the perfect resource for answering these questions. We catch up with founder Alexei Drummond. NZ Running Stats: http://www.running…

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Kiwi Running Show – 054 – Hannah O’Connor 58:26

5+ y ago58:26

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We’re in the heart of marathon season so we talk about all epic results from Kiwis tearing up the roads both domestic and abroad. And we catch up with the speedy high school star from Taranaki, Hannah O’Connor, as she arrives back from a successful Youth Olympic Games and eyes up a US college career. Plus, of course, we cover off all the action fro…

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Kiwi Running Show – 053 – 25 Laps of Glory 58:52

6y ago58:52

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This month we celebrate the magic of the 25 lap race, the 10,000m! We talk to Nick Horspool and Stephen Day of Wellington who are creating a night of PBs for the 10k in November and want as many runners there as possible. We also round of the track season with a close second for Nick Willis in the 5th Avenue Mile and the Masters Athletics Champs (i…

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Kiwi Running Show – 052 – Kim Stevenson 1:09:23

6y ago1:09:23

1:09:23

This month we chat to with coach Kim Stevenson, who has quietly made a profound impact in the New Zealand running community as a coach, PE teacher and all round good guy. Hayden and Stefan also share their man-love for Brad Mathas and we catch up on news from the NZ Cross Country Champs, Run Auckland Half, Taupo Marathon and the Diamond League. Tem…

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Kiwi Running Show – 051 – Olivia Burdon 1:01:09

6y ago1:01:09

1:01:09

This month we catch up with Lilli Burdon, the Oregon-based middle distance runner who has been lighting up the US college scene this year and climbing her way up the Kiwi all-time lists. We also cover off results from the North Island and South Island Cross Country Champs, the Wellington Urban Ultra, and Captain Cook’s Landing. Plus international r…

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Kiwi Running Show – 050 – Matthew Baxter 1:17:30

6y ago1:17:30

1:17:30

This month we remember the brilliant life of Kiwi running legend Dick Quax and catch up with Matthew Baxter who is going forward in leaps and bounds in the US College scene. We also cover off results from the Christchurch Marathon, Dorne Cup, Gold Coast Marathon, Wellington Marathon and the Paris Diamond League. Matthew Baxter on Instagram: https:/…

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Kiwi Running Show – 049 – Stefan Smith 1:00:26

6y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Where have we been? How has life carried on for 12 months without the Kiwi Running Show? Never fear we never left, just took a little break to log some miles and prep for some more Kiwi Running Show epicness. This episode we introduce a new co-host, Stefan Smith, and hear his remarkable journey very highly accomplished distance runner to being over…

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Kiwi Running Show – 048 – Oceania Marathon Champion Dave Ridley 1:17:25

7y ago1:17:25

1:17:25

Dave Ridley is one of our NZ’s consistent top performing marathoners and at the Gold Coast Airport Marathon was crowned the Oceania Men’s Marathon Champion. We also catch up on the news from NZ Secondary School Cross Country Champs, Wellington Marathon, Western States Endurance Race, and the North Island and South Island Cross Country Champs. Plus …

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Kiwi Running Show – 047 – Keegan Pitcher & Christchurch Marathon 1:11:38

7y ago1:11:38

1:11:38

This time last year Keegan Pitcher didn’t even call himself a runner, now he’s about to hop on a plane to the World Para Athletics Champs! We hear his story and his hopes and dreams for the future. We also catch up with participants from a cold and wet Christchurch Marathon, dissect all the international athletics action (including Kiwis at the NCA…

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Kiwi Running Show – 046 – How Much is Too Much?

7y ago

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In a sport that rewards hard work, how much running is too much running? Hamish and Hayden explore different training volumes for different athletes and different life stages. We also catch up on the news that Angie Petty has made the NZ 2017 London World Athletics Championship team. Plus we talk about the Wellington ladies making a stand for gende…

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Kiwi Running Show – 045 – Breaking2, Ultras & Buscomb 51:43

7y ago51:43

51:43

Camille Buscomb becomes the third fastest kiwi in history, we rant about Breaking2 and the ladies dominate the NZ 100k champs. Plus, we cover news from Rotorua Marathon, Hawke’s Bay Marathon and the many other races and running news from around New Zealand. Athletics NZ Weekly Update (8 May): http://athletics.org.nz/News/athletics-nz-weekly-roundup…

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Kiwi Running Show – 044 – World Masters Games 1:05:21

7y ago1:05:21

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The World Masters Games took over Auckland for 10 days and we caught up with competitors and medalists. Some fantastic and inspiring stories, including an interview with the all-conquering Sally Gibbs. Hamish and Hayden also go through the running news from around New Zealand and from Kiwis around the world including the London Marathon, the Waitom…

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