Thinking about walking the Kokoda Track?

After more than 100 crossings, Glenn Azar shares the 10 biggest mistakes he sees trekkers make before they arrive in Papua New Guinea—and, more importantly, how to avoid them.

From training mistakes and gear choices to mindset, foot care and cultural respect, this episode is packed with practical advice that will help you prepare for one of the world’s most rewarding adventures.

Whether your trek is six months away or you’ve only just started thinking about Kokoda, these lessons could make the difference between simply finishing the Track and truly experiencing it.

In this episode:
The biggest fitness myth about Kokoda
Why new boots are a bad idea
The importance of downhill training
How to prepare mentally for the challenge
Why respecting PNG culture is part of the journey
The simple mindset that helps trekkers thrive

If you’re planning your own Kokoda adventure, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

 

This podcast is brought to you by Adventure Professionals.

KOKODA FITNESS PROGRAM

OTHER ADVENTURES 

Thinking about walking the Kokoda Track?
After more than 100 crossings, Glenn Azar shares the 10 biggest mistakes he sees trekkers make before they arrive in Papua New Guinea&mdash;and, more importantly, how to avoid them.
From training mistakes and gear choices to mindset, foot care and cultural respect, this episode is packed with practical advice that will help you prepare for one of the world&rsquo;s most rewarding adventures.
Whether your trek is six months away or you&rsquo;ve only just started thinking about Kokoda, these lessons could make the difference between simply finishing the Track and truly experiencing it.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>The biggest fitness myth about Kokoda</li>
<li>Why new boots are a bad idea</li>
<li>The importance of downhill training</li>
<li>How to prepare mentally for the challenge</li>
<li>Why respecting PNG culture is part of the journey</li>
<li>The simple mindset that helps trekkers thrive</li>
</ul>
If you&rsquo;re planning your own Kokoda adventure, this is an episode you won&rsquo;t want to miss.
&nbsp;
This podcast is brought to you by <a href="https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/">Adventure Professionals</a>.
<a href="https://buildingbetterhumans.thinkific.com/courses/kokoda-fit-8-week-program">KOKODA FITNESS PROGRAM</a>
<a href="https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/">OTHER ADVENTURES&nbsp;</a>

An insight into the lessons learnt from people that have trekked the Kokoda Track in PNG. We will interview trek leaders, local PNG villagers and trekkers who have undertaken the arduous 96km jungle trek.

Kokoda Track

The 10 Biggest Mistakes People Make on Kokoda

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