Podcast // Adventure, Endurance // 56 mins

Conquer the Godzone: Ivana Kolaric’s Epic Expedition Race 

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Adventure is calling. Join us as we reconnect with the incredible Ivana Kolaric, who’s back to share her breathtaking experience at Godzone, the world’s largest expedition race, set in the stunning landscapes of New Zealand.

If you loved hearing about Ivana’s Trans Balkan Ultra Cycling Race in EP2, prepare to be amazed by her latest feat in Ep 26, published on March 27th, 2023, This time, she tackled a grueling 558km multi-discipline challenge with her team of four, involving:

 * 136km of Trekking 🚶‍♀️

 * 310km of Mountain Biking 🚵‍♀️

 * 47km of Canoeing 🛶

 * 65km of Kayaking 🛶

All completed non-stop over 12 stages in an incredible 8.5 days. 

Get ready for a rollercoaster of a story as Ivana recounts forming her team (Luke, Ivana, Nikolai, and Adrian), the meticulous gear packing, the reliance on traditional navigation (map and compass only), the vital support crew, the exhilarating highs, and the demanding lows of pushing through the Fiordland wilderness.

Discover the unique navigation skills needed for the New Zealand bush, find out if this was her toughest challenge yet, and hear Ivana’s answer to the ultimate question: would she do it all again. 

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📸 Follow Ivana’s journey: @ivko_fitness

      Learn more about the legendary Godzone adventure race 

🤿 This episode is supported by Deep Dive Dubai

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