Podcasts by The Endurance Asia Podcast

Phil Snowden - PT, HYROX and Extreme Endurance Challenges from 2023-11-24T11:55:30

Phil Snowden, a. military veteran, Personal Trainer and all round machine, joins us to talk about his crazy endurance exploits and the importance of strength and conditioning for endura...

Mark Agnew - World First North West Passage Expedition from 2023-11-03T11:37:28

We are joined again by the Asia Adventure Journalist turned explorer, Mark Agnew. Having had Mark on the podcast 3 years ago discussing all of the amazing endurance feats he has covered...

VMM 2023 Series - Pre Race Interviews from 2023-09-22T21:59:12

We are joined on stage at VMM by some of the elites preparing to run. We get to speak to

• Ha Hau

• Sange Sherpa

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T8 Crew at Vietnam Mountain Marathon from 2023-09-22T13:32:40

We are joined for a live on stage interview at the Vietnam Mountain Marathon by T8 Athletes 

• Jeff Campbell

• Va...

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Tomokazu IIhara - Grand Slam of Ultra Running from 2023-09-15T14:16:16

Repeat guest Tomokazu Ihara comes back to talk about his epic performance in the Grand Slam of Ultra Running in the United States, completing 5 of the oldest 100 mile runs in the same s...

Vincere Zeng - Scaling Mountains, Breaking Records from 2023-09-01T15:22:06

Vincere Zeng at 31 years old is a record holder in the high altitude mountains, becoming the first Singaporean female to summit Everest and K2 back to back and also the first Singaporea...

Return of Ben Pulham and Jim Webster of Coached from 2023-07-28T17:42:18

We reconnect with Ben Pulham the founder of Coached, a Singapore-based testing lab and - surprise - coaching service for athletes of all stripes. A former pro triathlete himself, Ben - ...

Chris Timms - Competitive Spirit, Community Heart from 2023-06-10T04:55:08

We welcome Christ Timms to the podcast this week to discuss the trail running community in Singapore. Chris has been on the podium at a lot of races around South East Asia the past coup...

H1 Hardcore100 Recap with Jonel Mendoza, Nikki Han, Will Hayward&Virginie Goethals from 2023-05-31T14:38:28

Off the back of the 2023 edition of Hardcore100 H1 Ultra in Philippines, we catch up with race director Jonel Mendoza as well as competitors Nikki Han, Will Hayward and Viirginie Goetha...

Janet Ng&Steve Brammar HK100 from 2023-03-31T15:19:36

We talk with Janet and Steve about the 2023 edition of HK100, the first in person since 2020. How the race went and what they thought about the performances. We also cover:

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Barkley Marathons 2023 with Tomokazu Ihara from 2023-03-24T14:53:32

We welcome back Tomokazu Ihara from his 4th attempt of the Barkley Marathons and his best effort yet, achieving a fun run in 35:55 and getting out on the fourth loop with 27 seconds to ...

GODZone Chapter 11 Recap - With Warren Bates from 2023-03-03T15:34:35

GODZone Chapter 11 , Fiordland is in the books and what a historic week it was. We saw the very last expedition adventure race of Nathan Fa’avae’s career and one last win to cap of a tr...

Chris Forne - The World’s Best Navigator from 2023-02-24T01:27:47

We are delighted to welcome Chris Forne, lead navigator for Team Avaya and winner of the Endurance Asia Male Athlete of the Year in 2022. Listen

Jack Thompson - Climbing a Million Vertical Metres from 2023-02-17T04:36:29

In this episode, we talk to the inspiring Jack Thompson, aka Jack UltraCyclist.

In 2022, Jack climbed an astonishing million vertical metres on his bike, including 52 Eve...

HK4TUC Recap with Tomokazu Ihara from 2023-02-10T17:08:15

We catch up with Tomokazu Ihara following his epic performance at HK4TUC. Ric and Scott also catch up to discuss all of the other amazing performances at the 2023 events.

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HK4TUC 2023 Preview from 2023-01-20T15:39:23

the 12th Edition of HK4TUC is upon us and Ric and Scott connect to discuss the changes to start times and some of the athletes returning and as well as those taking on this epic challen...

Four Trails Documentary - With Robin and Ben Lee and Andre Blumberg from 2023-01-11T03:17:46

Ahead of the world premiere in Hong Kong, we talk to documentary filmmakers Robin and Ben Lee about their latest project, Four Trails.

Following the success of their 201...

Endurance Asia Awards 2022 from 2023-01-08T06:52:52

We kick off the New Year with a look back at the most inspiring performances and challenges of the year just gone. In this special awards episode, we discuss the stories that moved us a...

Eszter Csillag - Accidental Ultra Elite from 2022-12-03T06:28:37

In reality there’s nothing accidental about Eszter’s rise to the top of the ultra running elites. She is an incredibly disciplined, focused and committed person, but seems to have even ...

Super Jay Jantaraboon - Thailand's greatest mountain athlete from 2022-11-04T14:20:08

Jay Jantaraboon is the without debt the best outdoor adventure athlete Thailand has ever produced. Part of The North Face Adventure Team, he has twice finished top 50 in UTMB. He also h...

Singapore Backyard Ultra 2022 from 2022-10-29T07:18:29

In this episode of the podcast we talk to the winner and the assist - Joshua Toh and Deric Lau respectively - of the recent Singapore edition of the Listen

Asia Trail Master 2022 Update - Kris Van De Velde from 2022-10-07T02:25:39

In our latest episode, we catch up once again with Kris Van de Velde as his Asia Trail Master series finally takes off again after two years...

VMM 2022 Recap with David Lloyd from 2022-09-17T02:01:20

Following an epic weekend up in the Vietnam hills in Sa Pa for the Vietnam Mountain Marathon. We catch up with David Lloyd the race Director to discuss the race and how it all played ou...

UTMB 2022 Recap with Ryan Blair - North Face Adventure Team from 2022-09-02T00:16:24

In this episode, we’re back with Ryan Blair of the North Face Adventure Team.

We talk all things UTMB after an...

Andy Dubois - Training for UTMB in Asia from 2022-08-26T16:56:39

with UTMB happening this weekend we dug out a never published recording from the archives with Mile 27 leader and coach Andy Dubois to discuss training for 100 mile races in Singapore a...

Romain Groleau - Adieu to one of Singapore's top ultra runners from 2022-08-04T16:20:58

We are joined by by Romain Groleau, one of the top Singaporean based ultra runners prior to his relocation to Singapore. We discuss his recent podium of Rinjani as well as him closing i...

Tomokazu Ihara - Barkley adventures from 2022-06-22T15:06:26

For the 50th episode of Endurance Asia Podcast we are joined again by the legend and our first ever guest Tomkazu Ihara.

Tomo shares everything he’s been up to over the p...

Natalie Dau - Rock Star Ultra Runner from 2022-03-08T07:25:01

Natalie Dau in a fitness and wellness influencer turned ultra runner. She shares her journey and advice on transitioning to ultra.

HK4TUC 11th Edition Recap with Richard Kimber from 2022-02-17T13:36:19

We catch up with Richard Kimber AKA The Drone Runner to discuss his recovery from the 11th edition of Hong Kong 4 Trails Ultra challenge. An incredible story of finishing the HK4TUC ins...

HK4TUC 11th Edition Preview Show - With Andre Blumberg from 2022-01-31T08:23:17

Previewing the 11th edition of the Hong Kong 4 Trails Ultra Challenge with Andre Blumberg.

Here’s the class of 2022:

• Kimmy ...

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200km Singapore RTI with Phil Daniel and Jean-Henri Haniquaut from 2021-03-19T09:41:16

This episode we catch up with Philippe Daniel and Jean-Henri Haniquaut following their 200km RTI Round The Island in Singapore.

The challenge went viral in Singapore, get...

HK4TUC 10th Edition Recap Show Part 2 - With Jacky Leung and Andre Blumberg from 2021-02-18T15:48:18

The second part of the recap of the 10th Edition Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge. 298km, 14,500M elevation and cut offs of 60 hours to finish and 72 hours to ‘Survive’.

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HK4TUC 10th Edition Recap Show Part 1 - With Salomon Wettstein and Virginie Goethals from 2021-02-17T08:43:26

The first of a two part recap of the 10th Edition Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge. 298km, 14,500M elevation and cut offs of 60 hours to finish and 72 hours to ‘Survive’. Previous ...

HK4TUC 10th Edition Preview Show - With Andre, Stone, Sarah and Salomon from 2021-02-10T16:04:35

Previewing the 10th Edition of Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge with the race Director and 3 competitors:

• Andre Blumberg, Godfather o...

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Andy Van Bergen - Everesting the World from 2021-02-08T09:53:05

Founder of Hells 500 and the ever-more popular Everesting challenge, Andy Van Bergen talks us through the evolution of his brilliant idea.

Kris Van De Velde - Developing the Asian Trail Running scene from 2021-01-18T04:51:48

Kris Van de Velde is the brains behind the Asia Trail Master series of races, which has exploded in popularity in the last few years. A former competitive cyclist, Kris also organises mass particip...

The Endurance Asia Awards 2020 - Part II from 2021-01-09T04:40:48

In the second instalment of our 2020 awards, we discuss, debate and decide who should be crowned Athlete of the Year (both Female and Male) as well as Fundraiser of the Year.

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The Endurance Asia Awards 2020 - Part I from 2021-01-01T15:15:40

Highlights from a crazy, unprecedented year which saw athletes getting creative, setting (and crushing) new personal challenges and raising lots of money in the process

Veronika Vadovicova - Creating a community for Asia Trail Girls from 2020-12-18T12:48:51

Veronika Vadovicova is one of Asia's top trail runners and founder of the inspiring Asia Trail Girls platform

Ash Dykes - Walking the Yangtze from Source to Sea from 2020-11-02T06:54:13

Ash Dykes is a true modern day adventurer, and holder of 3 x World Records: the first person to walk across Mongolia solo and unsupported, first to walk the length of Madagascar and - most recently...

Backyard Ultra World Champs - What Went Down In Singapore from 2020-10-23T04:12:21

Catching up with the last three standing at the Dead ***ing Last Backyard Ultra, as well as RDs Meagan and Jeri

Backyard Ultra World Champs - Asia Editions from 2020-10-15T20:54:42

We are joined by the Queen of Asia ultra running Jeri Chua who is race director the “Dead F**king Last” Backyard Ultra in Singapore as well as 5 of the 15 competitors:

Al...

Lynn "Red" Paterson - Paddling around New Zealand from 2020-10-09T07:41:23

Lynn Paterson, aka Red, is the first person to kayak the around the circumference of New Zealand in a single expedition.

The Physio Episode with Máire Nic Amhlaoibh from 2020-09-17T10:09:45

Nathan Fa'avae - Leading the World’s Greatest Adventure Racing Team from 2020-08-25T04:57

Nathan has a 25 year track record of being at the very top of the Adventure Endurance world from olympic level mountain biking to competing around the world in Adventure Racing as the leader of Tea...

Mark Agnew - Asia's Adventure Journalist from 2020-08-15T10:34:12

Mark Agnew is the Outdoor and Extreme Sports Editor at the South China Morning Post (SCMP) in Hong Kong. Mark has attempted to row the Atlantic on two occasions and is incredibly frank and honest...

Hoong Wei Wong - Singapore's 24 hour distance record holder from 2020-07-27T13:14:34

David Lloyd - Building a Trail Running Scene in Vietnam from 2020-07-02T11:18:40

David Lloyd is Director of Sport for Topas Travel, Race Director for the Vietnam Trail Series and co-founder of cycle tour company Velo Vietnam.

Veronique Bourbeau - Preparing to Run the African Continent from 2020-06-05T13:52:01

At a time when everyone could do with some positivity in their life, we are delighted to share the story of Veronique Bourbeau. Vero is a true shining light of positivity in what is a tough time fo...

Mayank Vaid - Everestman from 2020-05-18T07:46:17

Mayank Vaid has been on an incredible journey over the past 2 years. From being inspired by a story of David Gething setting a world record running 7marathons in 7 continents in 7 days, meeting him...

Will Hayward - Accidental Backyard Ultra Hero from 2020-05-04T06:07:44

A Quarantine Catch-Up and an interview with Noor Ashikin Aziz, founder of Purpose performance wear from 2020-04-17T11:34:37

With the world in lockdown, Scott and Ric chat about what this means for training and racing, including the recent Quarantine Backyard Ultra. Then we check in with the founder of Singapore's homegr...

PS Sim - Path to become a Singaporean Seven Summiteer from 2020-03-21T06:53:40

PS Sim is one of the most accomplished Singaporean mountaineers having completed 6 of the 7 highest Summits across the worlds 7 continents. She shares her story of not even reaching Everest Base Ca...

Jessie Montague - The Smiley Spartan from 2020-03-04T02:37:37

Jessie Montague is a Pro Spartan Athlete based out of Singapore. We discuss her rapid transformation from zero to pro in a short 2 year period.

Andy Dubois - The coach to Asia's ultra elites from 2020-02-16T01:28:32

Andy Dubois is the founder of Mile 27 a coaching company that advises a lot of the very top ultra runners in Asia Pacific inc Jeri Chua, Alessandro ...

HK4TUC 2020 Finishers from 2020-01-29T17:30:38

The Hong Kong 4 Trails Ultra Challenge is a 298km ultra across Hong Kong’s 4 long trails with an accumulative elevation of 14,500m. Taking place over Chinese New Year, athletes race the...

William Cheang - Shooting the Trails from 2020-01-19T09:30:24

William Cheang (or Adventure III) is an ultrarunner and accomplished photographer, who regularly shoots for the Asia Trail Master series.

Everesting for Free to Run from 2019-12-25T18:49

This week Scott and Ric catch up to discuss the Everesting Bukit Timah challenge for the charity Free to Run. Scott is then joined by the Executive Director of the charity, Taylor Smith, to discus...

JP Alipio - Champion of the Cordillera from 2019-12-12T02:32:34

Alessandro Sherpa - Asia Trail Master from 2019-11-29T08:03:14

In our interview with Alessandro, we talk about:

• Alessandro’s background in mountain biking in Italy and ho...

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Unofficial Trailwalker with Gone Running Joint Dynamics Team from 2019-11-17T16:27:24

This week on the Endurance Asia Podcast we’re joined by the winners of the Unofficial Oxfam Trailwalker, Gone Running Joint Dynamics:

The Nutrition episode with Arseny Chernov from 2019-11-01T01:41:33

Arseny Chernov is the founder of Food Buddy an endurance nutrition coaching company and has a diploma of nutrition science as we...

Alan Grant - Conquering a different kind of Everest from 2019-10-17T14:37:31

Alan Grant is founder of Specialized Mavericks Cycling team in Singapore. Having being on the podium of 100's of races across Asia. Grant shares the story of the team and his own cycling challenges.

The Return of Tomokazu Ihara from 2019-10-04T12:51:25

Japanese ultrarunner Tomo-San is on a mission to complete 100 Miles, 100 Times

Ben Pulham and Jim Webster of Coached - Improving Performance Day by Day from 2019-09-20T02:43:22

Coached is a Singapore lab specialising in sports performance, testing and coaching

Bern Dornom - Adventure Racing around the world from 2019-09-05T10:44:24

Bern Dornom is an Aussie adventure racer and all round bad-ass endurance athlete.

Ryan Blair - Building an Asian Adventure Team from 2019-08-22T12:54:51

Founder and Director of the North Face Adventure Team, HK-based Ryan Blair has some crazy adventures to share.

RaceBase - Endurance events with meaning from 2019-08-02T02:43:38

Nic Tinworth, Michael Ormiston and Steven Carr are the race directors and keen runners behind Hong Kong's RaceBase, a team of passionate and experienced trailrunners, united by a shared love for d...

Thaddeus Lawrence - Lessons Learned from the 4 Deserts from 2019-07-18T09:28:29

Thaddeus Lawrence is a Singaporean endurance athlete and performance coach.

Andre Blumberg - The Godfather of Hong Kong Ultrarunning from 2019-07-04T08:45:43

Andre Blumberg is an accomplished ultra runner, who has completed both the US and German Grand Slams of ultrarunning. He is the founder of the Hong Kong 4 Trails Ultra Challenge.

Maggie Cvetcovic - A Spartan Journey from 2019-06-20T06:48:53

Maggie Cvetcovic is a pro Spartan racer based in Hong Kong.

Abimanyu Shunmugam - Slaying the Dragon from 2019-06-06T08:23:42

Abi Shunmugam is an ultrarunner who recently became the first Singaporean to complete the Dragon's Back Race.

Sébastien Bertrand - Connecting the trails between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai from 2019-05-23T09:52:20

Séb Bertrand is a Chiang-Mai based trail runner and guide. He spent a year connecting more than 350km of forgotten trails between the northern Thai city and Chiang Rai.

Jeri Chua - The First Lady of Singapore Ultrarunning from 2019-05-09T09:35:08

Jeri Chua is synonymous with ultrarunning in Asia. In this interview we go back to her triathlon roots, find out how she went from fashion photography to owning a running store, and talk about the ...

Grant "Axe" Rawlinson - The Human Powered Explorer from 2019-04-26T03:36:24

In this interview with the Singapore-based Kiwi explorer, we find out all about the Home to Home challenge, as Grant endeavours to become the first person to travel from Singapore to New Zealand un...

Tomokazu Ihara - 100 Miles 100 Times from 2019-04-16T00:04:21

Charming, humble and yet somehow also the man behind the 100 Miles 100 Times project, Tomo-san sat down with us to talk about his finish at the 2019 Hong Kong 4 Trails Ultra Challenge, how he appro...

Welcome from 2019-04-08T14:07:52

A short welcome from our Founder and Co-Host