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KIA MAU, KIA ORA! – Running 2000+km to support Kiwi kids into embracing their potential and dream careers

  • #8raceson8continents, Done ✅

      18 December 2024
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    Kia ora koutou,

    It's been a week since we got home to NZ upon completion of the #8raceson8continents mission. Was an epic experience running in Antartica again and was lucky to have much better weather than 10 years ago and managed to get some good running in. Stoked to have come away with a 2nd place finish as well.

    Thanks so much for all the support and donations along the way, and while we all take a break over Xmas and the New Year we will be chipping away at plans for the scholarship.

    Thank you again

    Inia

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  • 1 last race to go

      23 November 2024
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    Kia ora koutou

    A whirlwind trip to Aus and back home, and now off to Antarctica.

    Run Bibbulmun in Western Australia was awesome, really surprised by the variety of scenery and met some nice folk there too 👍🏾

    Tried my best but missed the age group podium by one place - hopefully if I run it again without being the only guy with a big pack I will do better 😂

    Now off to Antarctica for the last race of #8raceson8continents - love the cold, can’t wait.

    Thanks for all your support. Much appreciated

    Ngā mihi,

    Inia

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  • #8raceson8continents LIVE Q&A ; Tues 29 Oct 7pm

      22 October 2024
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    Kia ora koutou

    Hope you are all keeping well.

    G2G was an awesome race and surprised to have come away with an age group win (just in time before I turned 50, ha ha). 275km in the American desert and it was good fun – just disappointed I didn't see a rattlesnake.

    Next Tues 29 Oct I am going to be interviewed by the venerable Dirt Church Radio for their 300th episode live show, which will also be co-host Eugene Bingham's last. I'll be going through my year so far, will have a show and tell when it comes to kit, and it'll be good fun just sharing yarns with the good people who will be there.

    All tickets $20 and proceeds to Kia Mau, Kia Ora; so come along to Small Gods Taproom in Eden Terrace for a 7pm start, or come earlier at 5.30pm for the Beer Jerk Run Club.

    If you're not in Auckland, it will also be livestreamed by RunnersWithBeards.

    Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/kmko

    Ngā mihi

    Inia

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  • Race 6 of 8 starts soon

      17 September 2024
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    Kia ora koutou,

    Am heading off to the USA soon for G2G Ultra, my 6th race out of #8raceson8continents. Have had some amazingly generous donations come through, especially after the RNZ feature by Mihingarangi Forbes and Eugene Bingham, ngā mihi nui. Read/watch here: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/527954/how-emergency-doctor-inia-raumati-beat-racism-i-just-keep-going

    Feeling a bit unwell at the moment unfortunately but hopefully will be better before I get on the plane. Thanks again everyone – best way to keep up to date with the running will be Instagram @ultramaoridoctor

    Ngā mihi

    Inia

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  • 5 Races Down, 3 more to go

      28 August 2024
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    Ultra Race Romania was awesome, a very challenging race with a surprising amount of elevation. But the crew were great and the missus and I enjoyed our time in Romania. Highly recommend the race for anyone looking for their first multi-stage 👍🏾

    So far I have run over 1200kms this year, and ticked off these 250km self-supported races:

    1. Southern Lakes Ultra

    2. Namib Race

    3. Jungle Ultra

    4. Gobi March

    5. Ultra Race Romania

    Off to the USA next month (Vegas baby!) for Grand2Grand, will try not to tread on any rattlesnakes 😂

    Thanks everyone who has donated, we really appreciate it. We have been in touch with a few schools to get our first batch of rangatahi on board so please keep spreading the word 🙌🏻

    Ngā mihi

    Inia

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  • HALFWAY THROUGH

      21 July 2024
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    Kia ora koutou,

    Thank you everyone who has donated, I really appreciate it.

    Have ticked off 4 races and approx 1000km now, and am off to Romania for race 5 in about 10 days.

    This cause is close to my heart and I will keep at my mission and hope that the kaupapa will speak to others as well. If you are keen to help nurture rangatahi, donate your skills, or come along for a run, please let me know.

    Ngā mihi nui,

    Inia

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