How do you turn running into a team sport?

Torben from Pillar to Pou joined The Good Sports Show to chat about Taupō's unique six-hour endurance event, where teams (or solo runners) tackle as many 7.3km lakefront laps as they can.

The Good Sports are brought to you 8am every Saturday morning thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

How do you turn running into a team sport?
Torben from Pillar to Pou joined The Good Sports Show to chat about Taupō's unique six-hour endurance event, where teams (or solo runners) tackle as many 7.3km lakefront laps as they can.
The Good Sports are brought to you 8am every Saturday morning thanks to Ross White Panel &amp; Paint.

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.

Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.
Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel &amp; Paint.

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Torben Landl - Pillar to Pou

This week, Stinger and Phil Edwards bring the banter as they catch up with former Samoa international Fritz Lee about swapping French rugby for life in Taupō, taking the reins at Taupō Sports, and his vision for rebuilding the club's future. Then, they dive into the pickleball craze with Grace Senior, exploring why the fast-growing sport is attracting players of all ages across the region. Rugby, pickleball, local stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

This week, Stinger and Phil Edwards bring the banter as they catch up with former Samoa international Fritz Lee about swapping French rugby for life in Taupō, taking the reins at Taupō Sports, and his vision for rebuilding the club's future. Then, they dive into the pickleball craze with Grace Senior, exploring why the fast-growing sport is attracting players of all ages across the region. Rugby, pickleball, local stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Full show: Fritz Lee and why is everybody talking about pickleball?

Former Samoa international and French Top 14 star Fritz Lee joins us to talk about life after professional rugby, his move to Taupō, and helping rebuild Taupō Sports Rugby Club. He shares his vision for the club, the challenges facing grassroots rugby, and why getting players back to training is the key to future success.

Former Samoa international and French Top 14 star Fritz Lee joins us to talk about life after professional rugby, his move to Taupō, and helping rebuild Taupō Sports Rugby Club. He shares his vision for the club, the challenges facing grassroots rugby, and why getting players back to training is the key to future success.

From France to Taupō: Fritz Lee's New Rugby Mission

Pickleball is booming in Taupō, and club president Grace Senior joins us to explain why. From its quirky origins and rapid growth to the upcoming open day at Tauhara College, Grace shares how this easy-to-learn sport is attracting players of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're a golfer, tennis player, squash enthusiast, or complete beginner, this could be the sport for you.

Pickleball is booming in Taupō, and club president Grace Senior joins us to explain why. From its quirky origins and rapid growth to the upcoming open day at Tauhara College, Grace shares how this easy-to-learn sport is attracting players of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're a golfer, tennis player, squash enthusiast, or complete beginner, this could be the sport for you.

Torben Landl - Pillar to Pou

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