This is my 2nd time competing in the Wulong Mountain Quest. Funnily enough it takes place on and around a mountain in Wulong County in central China.… Read more “2015 Wulong Mountain Quest – Torpedo7 Champions”
Author: Sam
New Zealand Elite MultiSport Athlete/ Outdoor Instructor/MultiSport Coach/Aircraft Technician
Super passionate about outdoor adventures and seeing how well I can get my body to perform for the sports I do. Striving to be the best I can be and help/inspire anyone that wants to be along the way.
2015 Suqian Luoma Lake 24hr Challenge
I woke up yesterday morning with very sore and aching muscles from head to toe and various blisters inbetween. I’m finding it really hard to breath, the deeper… Read more “2015 Suqian Luoma Lake 24hr Challenge”
2015 China Stage Adventure Racing
The last four months haven’t exactly flown by, it’s been a busy as winter in Auckland for Sam. Apologies if you’ve been looking for updates between now… Read more “2015 China Stage Adventure Racing”
Back at work & nearly back into training
Since I arrived back in Auckland on 12th March I’ve been back on the job working on the planes ] and loving it. Change is good, some time… Read more “Back at work & nearly back into training”
Speight’s Coast to Coast 2015
Let’s take a step back, I began this blog to record something interesting. Yes about ‘me’ doing my thing but more towards the journey from average healthy… Read more “Speight’s Coast to Coast 2015”
Here it comes
9.5 days away, heaps of time. No worries. I just took 3 months off work for this day. No big deal. I can handle the pressure, I… Read more “Here it comes”
The Ultimate BUILD UP
Playing catch up since the last blog. Check it out to see how flat-out things have been. Some exciting news but not revealed until end. The race… Read more “The Ultimate BUILD UP”
NZ racing report and heading to Aussie race in 3 days
I competed in The South Head Challenge October 5th (11km Kayak, 26km Mountain bike, 10km Run) and Motu Challenge on October 11th (65km Mountain bike, 17km Run,… Read more “NZ racing report and heading to Aussie race in 3 days”
Find the Motivation – Start today
Where the hell is it!? Well actually it’s obvious, you know it too. But still too many of my mates question me about how and why I… Read more “Find the Motivation – Start today”
TAINING Outdoor Challenge DAY 3
3rd Place today. But gained a big enough lead to maintain 2nd overall! Some really close racing today with teams finishing seconds apart. The heat was soo… Read more “TAINING Outdoor Challenge DAY 3”
SAM MANSON 