The Hook
Adventure racing and trusting the journey
About This Conversation
Adventure races are not for the faint of heart. They are grueling, timed expeditions that involve a multitude of skills and activities from navigating, rowing, hiking, and climbing. And all without the help of technology. In order to compete, each team must have an array of skills. This week, Taylor and Mattie sit down with Nathan Fa'avae, 6x world adventure race champion and winner of the World's Toughest Race TV competition. Mr. Fa'avae explains the history of adventure racing, the skills it takes to compete in this rough sport, and his time on the Amazon Prime show, The World's Toughest Race, which his team, Team New Zealand, won. The captain of this hard-core team hands out many tips some of which include how to develop mental toughness and qualities of successful teams. Whether one is on an adventure race or he is just on the expedition of life, he's got to "trust the journey," because one never knows where it will take him.Books that had an impact on him:1. The Alchemist
Recurring Questions
Recurring Question
"What books have had an impact on you?"
For Young Listeners
"What advice do you have for teenagers?"
Resources Mentioned
- If you want to watch The World’s Toughest Race visit:
- amazon.com
- If you would like to visit Mr. Fa’avae’s website or read more about him:
- nathanfaavae.nz
- Check out his memoir here:
- amazon.com/Nathan-Faavae-Adventurer-At-Heart-ebook/dp/B017TQE7DI
Guest Bio
Nathan Fa’avae is an adventurer at heart. Known as the Michael Jordan of adventure racing, he has won over 140 races and competitions throughout his long career. One of his most astonishing and publicised feats is leading his team, Team New Zealand, to victory in Amazon Prime’s 2019 World’s Toughest Race - Eco Challenge TV show. Mr. Fa’avae has been competing in competitions ever since he was 16 when he first started running in marathons. He has accomplished amazing things and led countless teams to victory. Nathan Fa’avae’s passion for adventure has been fueled by his tencity and grit during challenging weather, trials, and competitions.
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