Race Day, Tarawera Ultra-Trail New Zealand, My first 100 miler

I started running in 2019, and soon learnt about ultra races. The Tarawera Ultra-Trail New Zealand has been a bucket list race for me since then.
Although I live in the UK, I was born in New Zealand, so it only seemed right that I chose this race as my first 100 miler.
I'm also a running/ultra running coach:
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[@user-ej7hw3ob6x]

Great job with the video…. I just signed up for my 1st ultra at 58 yrs old…. These vids are inspiring !! Txs

[@rob_joines]

That’s awesome! Best of luck with your ultra 🤙🏼

[@jimkenward]

Great video Rob, and a sub 24 for your first 100 miler is unbelievable! Well done! Look forward to more content

[@rob_joines]

Thanks Jim, I appreciate the support 🤙🏼

[@Tdragonfly]

I’m training for UTA 2025 ❤

[@zakimtshali8105]

Great video and congrats!

[@rob_joines]

Thank you 🤙🏼

[@jenniferwebster3067]

Great video. If you started in 2019 wow a miler and sub 24 really well done! Gathering intelligence, hoping to come down as a destination race to start with the 102k and then the miler as my first miler (prob at 58-60yrs). Vids like these detailing your experience are really helpful. thanks!

[@rob_joines]

Appreciate the comment, thank you. And I hope you enjoy your racing, it’s an awesome adventure 🤙🏼

[@ruthjoines3287]

Loved the video rob. Such a gorgeous country i live in. My pleasure supporting you. Hopefully do so over more races.

[@rob_joines]

You’re always welcome to come over and crew again at CCC in 2025 😄🤙🏼

[@emmab9703]

So proud of you and Will would crew for you anytime just buy my flights 😂😂❤

[@rob_joines]

Haha 😂😂😂

[@gpxtrail]

9:20 looks like a great spot to run!

[@rob_joines]

To be honest, the entire race was a beautiful place to run. But yes, the Tarawera Forest was spectacular.

[@nidnoy81]

Congrats on completing 100 miles! How many of those were done by boat? 😂

[@rob_joines]

Yeah, it’s a unique course with the boat ride, it’s about a mile boat ride, but obviously not counted as part of the 100 miles 😂🤙🏼