New Zealand’s Louie Burger is 18. He’s also four expedition races deep, including a run at the iconic Godzone. He got there by way of one of the country’s strongest school adventure racing programs, a last-minute addition to a team at The Magnificient, dedicated training and teamwork, and a lot of very long days in the bush.
We talk about what it takes to trust people you’ve known for 24 hours versus teammates you’ve raced with since school, what actually goes wrong on a six-day expedition race, and the moments both fun and not-so-fun that always come along during a race. Along the way, Louie speaks about mentors, challenging moments, an unforgettable in-race surprise, and his own thoughts on how hard to push a young body built for a sport he wants to still be doing at 60.
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Facebook Page – Link Here
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Godzone Report – Link Here
Tasman Adventure Race – www.tasmanadventurerace.nz
The Dark Zone: An Adventure Racing Podcast 