1 00:00:09,093 --> 00:00:12,693 Speaker 1: You're listening to a podcast from News Talks EDB. Follow 2 00:00:12,773 --> 00:00:16,133 Speaker 1: this and our wide range of podcasts now on iHeartRadio, 3 00:00:17,332 --> 00:00:21,133 Speaker 1: Mad with You as your Afternoon rolls on Matt Heath 4 00:00:21,173 --> 00:00:24,733 Speaker 1: and Tyler Adams Afternoons with Skoda. Can you Crack the Code? 5 00:00:24,773 --> 00:00:27,453 Speaker 1: Please go to codes every Day News Talks. 6 00:00:27,213 --> 00:00:30,533 Speaker 2: EDB B So Tomorrow, one of New Zealand's most scenic 7 00:00:30,613 --> 00:00:34,813 Speaker 2: and accessible trail events gets underway in Rot with the 8 00:00:34,933 --> 00:00:37,333 Speaker 2: Key We Walk and Run series, kicking off a ten 9 00:00:37,453 --> 00:00:39,973 Speaker 2: stop tour around the country. It comes as more Keiwis 10 00:00:40,013 --> 00:00:42,973 Speaker 2: look to explore the outdoors, but many are still held 11 00:00:43,013 --> 00:00:45,493 Speaker 2: back by concerns around safety or simply not knowing where 12 00:00:45,492 --> 00:00:48,613 Speaker 2: to start. One person helping lead the change at the 13 00:00:48,693 --> 00:00:51,932 Speaker 2: charge rather as netball legend Irene van Dyke, who is 14 00:00:52,053 --> 00:00:54,333 Speaker 2: an ambassador for the series and will be taking part 15 00:00:54,613 --> 00:00:58,133 Speaker 2: in multiple events this year, and she joins us now. Irene, 16 00:00:58,173 --> 00:00:59,292 Speaker 2: A very good afternoon to you. 17 00:01:00,133 --> 00:01:04,093 Speaker 3: Oh, good afternoon, Thailand, Matt. Nice to join you guys. 18 00:01:03,813 --> 00:01:06,053 Speaker 4: So Irene. For people who have never heard of the 19 00:01:06,133 --> 00:01:09,093 Speaker 4: Key We Walk and Run series makes it different from 20 00:01:09,213 --> 00:01:09,853 Speaker 4: other events. 21 00:01:11,293 --> 00:01:13,493 Speaker 3: I think the thing that stands out for me around 22 00:01:13,652 --> 00:01:17,733 Speaker 3: all this trail running it is how accessible it is 23 00:01:18,093 --> 00:01:23,533 Speaker 3: and people with all sorts of fitness regimes can go 24 00:01:23,613 --> 00:01:27,493 Speaker 3: and you can walk, you can run. Everyone is there 25 00:01:27,572 --> 00:01:29,613 Speaker 3: to just have a great time. You know, you get 26 00:01:29,652 --> 00:01:31,613 Speaker 3: the runners who want to hit their pbe but then 27 00:01:31,652 --> 00:01:34,652 Speaker 3: you always also get the walkers who really just want 28 00:01:34,693 --> 00:01:39,372 Speaker 3: to enjoy the scenery and the tracks, and the tracks 29 00:01:39,373 --> 00:01:42,133 Speaker 3: are really well marked out, so for those who think 30 00:01:42,133 --> 00:01:45,293 Speaker 3: that they're going to get lost, there's no way possible 31 00:01:45,333 --> 00:01:47,493 Speaker 3: that you'll be able to get lost because these all 32 00:01:47,573 --> 00:01:51,093 Speaker 3: the people going in the same direction. So it is honestly, 33 00:01:51,133 --> 00:01:54,733 Speaker 3: it is just such a fun environment. And you know, 34 00:01:55,293 --> 00:01:58,413 Speaker 3: there's no better way than to explore New Zealand than 35 00:01:58,533 --> 00:02:00,973 Speaker 3: actually walk a trail or run a trail. 36 00:02:01,133 --> 00:02:03,853 Speaker 2: That's a brilliant pitch. So what goes through you to 37 00:02:04,253 --> 00:02:05,453 Speaker 2: trail running? I ring. 38 00:02:08,533 --> 00:02:11,493 Speaker 3: Need all career. You know, you get to that point 39 00:02:11,533 --> 00:02:14,813 Speaker 3: where you're like what now, we too now and how 40 00:02:14,853 --> 00:02:18,893 Speaker 3: am I going to stay it? Obviously going to the 41 00:02:18,972 --> 00:02:20,972 Speaker 3: gym is a great thing, but you know, you get 42 00:02:20,972 --> 00:02:23,292 Speaker 3: to that point where you're like, I just really need 43 00:02:23,333 --> 00:02:27,733 Speaker 3: to get out and have fun. And I love the 44 00:02:27,733 --> 00:02:29,532 Speaker 3: fact that you can do it at your own pace 45 00:02:30,252 --> 00:02:33,373 Speaker 3: and that you're outdoors. I love the outdoors, and I 46 00:02:33,413 --> 00:02:37,013 Speaker 3: really started liking hiking as well. So going for a 47 00:02:37,093 --> 00:02:39,493 Speaker 3: slow run, you can walk whenever you want to walk. 48 00:02:39,573 --> 00:02:41,693 Speaker 3: You don't have to end up in the fetal position 49 00:02:42,213 --> 00:02:45,613 Speaker 3: like when you play high performance sports. So yes, so 50 00:02:45,733 --> 00:02:48,093 Speaker 3: that was definitely the draw card that you can do 51 00:02:48,133 --> 00:02:49,133 Speaker 3: it at your own pace. 52 00:02:49,613 --> 00:02:52,613 Speaker 2: That's certainly a big tick there. So you are running 53 00:02:52,613 --> 00:02:55,573 Speaker 2: six of the ten events yourself. What excites you most 54 00:02:55,573 --> 00:02:57,933 Speaker 2: about traveling around the country for this great event? 55 00:02:59,173 --> 00:03:02,533 Speaker 3: You know, this whole thing started during COVID when people 56 00:03:02,613 --> 00:03:05,813 Speaker 3: realize that we can't travel overseas, so we need to 57 00:03:05,853 --> 00:03:08,852 Speaker 3: make the most of our own backyard. And it is 58 00:03:08,893 --> 00:03:12,412 Speaker 3: a fabulous way to get to know the country and 59 00:03:12,532 --> 00:03:15,213 Speaker 3: to get to know what trails and tracks there are 60 00:03:15,333 --> 00:03:18,733 Speaker 3: out there. And obviously you get to meet some incredible 61 00:03:18,813 --> 00:03:22,533 Speaker 3: people and you build relationships, and yes, it is just 62 00:03:22,573 --> 00:03:26,493 Speaker 3: a great way to get to see our beautiful country 63 00:03:26,532 --> 00:03:28,933 Speaker 3: and hang out with people that have the same goals 64 00:03:29,053 --> 00:03:31,253 Speaker 3: or have the same passion than you. 65 00:03:31,573 --> 00:03:34,773 Speaker 4: Now, for someone sitting on the fence right now, what 66 00:03:34,853 --> 00:03:37,533 Speaker 4: would you say to get them to give it a go. 67 00:03:38,373 --> 00:03:40,773 Speaker 3: There are a lot of people that are in the 68 00:03:40,813 --> 00:03:44,293 Speaker 3: same boat as you. Though the biggest step is stepping 69 00:03:44,373 --> 00:03:49,133 Speaker 3: outside and doing the registration and coming to an event 70 00:03:49,333 --> 00:03:53,293 Speaker 3: like this. Honestly, you will be blown away and you 71 00:03:53,333 --> 00:03:56,653 Speaker 3: would love every single minute. I am doing a fun 72 00:03:56,773 --> 00:04:01,213 Speaker 3: warm up so entertainment for Africa before you start, and 73 00:04:01,453 --> 00:04:03,613 Speaker 3: you will absolutely love every minute of it. 74 00:04:04,133 --> 00:04:06,453 Speaker 2: Has there a range of different trails, you know, is 75 00:04:06,493 --> 00:04:09,253 Speaker 2: there something there for the hardcore people pople who are 76 00:04:09,293 --> 00:04:11,733 Speaker 2: into their trail running. Obviously, something there for the beginners, 77 00:04:11,893 --> 00:04:13,013 Speaker 2: and maybe something in the middle. 78 00:04:13,973 --> 00:04:19,693 Speaker 3: Yes, these different track or obviously different courses, and the 79 00:04:19,813 --> 00:04:24,013 Speaker 3: courses are ranging from one point five k to sixteen 80 00:04:24,093 --> 00:04:27,413 Speaker 3: point five k. We've got one in Auckland which is 81 00:04:27,453 --> 00:04:30,013 Speaker 3: a walgan Wag where you mean that means you can 82 00:04:30,053 --> 00:04:34,213 Speaker 3: bring your dog and you can bring the family as well. 83 00:04:34,373 --> 00:04:39,373 Speaker 3: So yes, there's obviously different distances, but also you can 84 00:04:39,453 --> 00:04:43,013 Speaker 3: do the run as in a runner or you can 85 00:04:43,173 --> 00:04:46,373 Speaker 3: just walk. So these different distances, and you know, all 86 00:04:46,453 --> 00:04:50,373 Speaker 3: the courses are really marked out well, and these marshals, 87 00:04:50,413 --> 00:04:54,853 Speaker 3: these eight stations, these lollly stations and cookie stations and 88 00:04:54,973 --> 00:04:57,813 Speaker 3: water stations. It is absolutely incredible. 89 00:04:58,133 --> 00:05:00,893 Speaker 2: You love a kai on a walk, yeah, absolutely, You'll 90 00:05:00,933 --> 00:05:04,253 Speaker 2: have a walk that sounds amazing that is, that's a 91 00:05:04,293 --> 00:05:07,373 Speaker 2: good enticement for a lot of people listening. So for 92 00:05:07,413 --> 00:05:09,373 Speaker 2: someone like me, irin and it's fair to say, I'm 93 00:05:09,413 --> 00:05:11,813 Speaker 2: not much of a runner and I haven't done it 94 00:05:11,853 --> 00:05:14,413 Speaker 2: for some time, and my fitness level is a better fee, 95 00:05:14,613 --> 00:05:15,493 Speaker 2: there's still something for. 96 00:05:15,493 --> 00:05:19,813 Speaker 3: Me one hundred percent. There's something for everyone along the way. 97 00:05:19,973 --> 00:05:22,413 Speaker 3: And you know, you walk and you hang out with 98 00:05:22,533 --> 00:05:25,173 Speaker 3: people and you start talking and as soon as you 99 00:05:25,213 --> 00:05:28,693 Speaker 3: have someone that you yarn to the case just knock 100 00:05:28,773 --> 00:05:32,373 Speaker 3: off like you won't believe. And yes, it is wonderful 101 00:05:32,453 --> 00:05:34,013 Speaker 3: to get out there and enjoy it. 102 00:05:34,853 --> 00:05:37,253 Speaker 2: Do you have a favorite trail or location in New 103 00:05:37,333 --> 00:05:38,693 Speaker 2: Zealand that you keep going back to? 104 00:05:40,013 --> 00:05:43,573 Speaker 3: Well, obviously the one in Hawk's Bay is pretty incredible, 105 00:05:43,613 --> 00:05:46,453 Speaker 3: but you know what, there's two and rot the red 106 00:05:46,493 --> 00:05:52,013 Speaker 3: Woods one and the Lake Tiketapu one and then obviously 107 00:05:52,293 --> 00:05:57,093 Speaker 3: the Titopu one will be amazing. And then oh all 108 00:05:57,133 --> 00:06:00,133 Speaker 3: of them have something incredible. There's a new one this year, 109 00:06:00,213 --> 00:06:02,733 Speaker 3: christ shirt, so all the people in christ Shits needs 110 00:06:02,733 --> 00:06:06,453 Speaker 3: to come and hang out with us. And yes, these 111 00:06:07,093 --> 00:06:10,613 Speaker 3: total is beautiful as well. All of them are really cool. 112 00:06:10,773 --> 00:06:14,573 Speaker 2: You're a brilliant ambassador. Irene So for those heading along 113 00:06:14,613 --> 00:06:17,813 Speaker 2: tomorrow or the thinking about one of the other ten 114 00:06:18,093 --> 00:06:20,973 Speaker 2: Kiwi Walk run series around the country, what can they 115 00:06:21,013 --> 00:06:23,053 Speaker 2: expect when they turn up, they buy the ticket, they 116 00:06:23,093 --> 00:06:25,493 Speaker 2: get organized, they might do a bit of fitness, but 117 00:06:25,533 --> 00:06:26,653 Speaker 2: what does it look like on the day? 118 00:06:27,493 --> 00:06:30,573 Speaker 3: Ah, you rock up, you park your car, or you 119 00:06:30,653 --> 00:06:33,653 Speaker 3: get people to drop you off their marquee teams and 120 00:06:34,293 --> 00:06:38,173 Speaker 3: with all the sponsors products, so you get lollies and 121 00:06:38,573 --> 00:06:44,733 Speaker 3: coconut water biscuits and you know it's just a FasTIS activity. 122 00:06:45,093 --> 00:06:47,893 Speaker 3: You line up at the starting line or you hang 123 00:06:47,973 --> 00:06:50,453 Speaker 3: out first, and then I do a fun warm up. 124 00:06:50,933 --> 00:06:53,693 Speaker 3: Don't worry, the warm up is very stress free. It's 125 00:06:53,773 --> 00:06:56,533 Speaker 3: more laugh than a warm up. And then they just 126 00:06:57,133 --> 00:06:59,693 Speaker 3: get us to line up at the starting line and 127 00:06:59,733 --> 00:07:03,813 Speaker 3: they send off waves in the different distances that you're running, 128 00:07:03,853 --> 00:07:07,253 Speaker 3: so you will be with the people that does the 129 00:07:07,333 --> 00:07:10,733 Speaker 3: same distances, so you all go in the same direction. 130 00:07:10,853 --> 00:07:13,413 Speaker 3: And it is honestly you cannot get lost. And if 131 00:07:13,453 --> 00:07:17,853 Speaker 3: you if you are weary that you don't feel comfortable, 132 00:07:17,893 --> 00:07:21,133 Speaker 3: there's always someone there to help you, encourage you and 133 00:07:21,293 --> 00:07:23,053 Speaker 3: keep you on your on the right place. 134 00:07:23,333 --> 00:07:25,853 Speaker 2: That is brilliant, Irene, Thank you very much. For having 135 00:07:25,893 --> 00:07:28,333 Speaker 2: a chat with us. Go well tomorrow. It's a wonderful 136 00:07:28,893 --> 00:07:30,573 Speaker 2: event and maybe we'll see you at one of the 137 00:07:31,133 --> 00:07:32,893 Speaker 2: ten events around the country this year. 138 00:07:33,733 --> 00:07:36,933 Speaker 3: Oh fantastic. Thanks Tharlan Matten. Thanks for your support. We 139 00:07:37,053 --> 00:07:38,133 Speaker 3: really appreciate it. 140 00:07:38,253 --> 00:07:41,413 Speaker 2: Brilliant That is Irene Van Dyke, ambassador for the Key 141 00:07:41,413 --> 00:07:44,053 Speaker 2: We Walk Run series. If you want to find out more, 142 00:07:44,253 --> 00:07:47,693 Speaker 2: just go to Kiwi walkerun dot co dot in z. 143 00:07:47,973 --> 00:07:49,293 Speaker 2: It's a fantastic event. 144 00:07:49,773 --> 00:07:52,693 Speaker 1: For more from News Talks B listen live on air 145 00:07:52,893 --> 00:07:55,573 Speaker 1: or online, and keep our shows with you wherever you 146 00:07:55,653 --> 00:07:58,093 Speaker 1: go with our podcast on iHeartRadio.