Episode 78 - Zach Fan, MC, XTERRA Taiwan - a podcast by Mass Participation World

Today's episode of The Aid Station takes us to Taipei where we meet Zach Fan, race announcer for XTERRA Taiwan and China.

Taiwan has been a global leader in the way that it has managed the pandemic and was one of the first countries to return to professional sport with it's baseball league. "Life has been almost normal for months now and we only have to wear a mask when we go outside and we are able to see our friends and participate in activities".

Although XTERRA has chosen to cancel events until 2021 there are now running events happening each weekend with significant numbers of participants and the Taipei Marathon is set to go ahead on 20 December. A few days before I spoke to him Zach had been the announcer at a 3 on 3 basketball tournament at a shopping mall.

One of Zach's biggest challenges has been missing out on the opportunity to inspire participants and spectators at the finish line of events but he has used his spare time to study. It has included learning Japanese so that he can welcome the many participants from Japan over the line in their native language.

Listen for his two key tips on leadership which he learned from his boss Charlie. "She is an amazing leader and has taught me so much".

Watch my interview with Zach here https://youtu.be/mmyIqowuvWw

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