The Dom Harvey Podcast

Harriet Cane has many hats.  She is an Early Childhood Education teacher, she is a new first-time mum, she thrives on competition and has participated in numerous Half Ironman and running events.  She is also the wife of All Black Captain, Sam Cane.In this conversation we discuss her relationship with running and her competitive spirit. her relationship with Sam including how they met and how he proposed (this is a hilarious story!)She talks candidly about her struggles with mental health a few years back and what she does now to ensure she keeps on top of things.  And we discuss the anguish of watching the person you love getting badly injured on TV.Big thanks to the sponsors of this episode,  Fishermans Friend!  Theres a reason this company has been going since 1865 and still makes 5 billion lozenges a year.Give them a follow on IG or FB:  @FishermansFriendNZ And look out for them at pharmacys or supermarkets (You'll find them eith at the checkout or in thecough and cold aisle). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This bite sized snippet comes from the full conversation with Zac Guildford. If you want to hear the whole thing, it's episode 21 of Runners Only with Dom Harvey.11 years ago, Zach Guildford was part of the All-Blacks squad that won the Rugby World Cup in that epic final against France in Auckland.  By then he had also won a Commonwealth Games gold medal for the sevens.  He was friends and teammates with Richie, Dan and co and went on to earn $500,000 a year.His life today looks very different.  He has no money and is on home detention in Christchurch.  But he is finally free of all his addictions and is the happiest and most at peace he has been in years.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 years ago, Zach Guildford was part of the All-Blacks squad that won the Rugby World Cup in that epic final against France in Auckland.  By then he had also won a Commonwealth Games gold medal for the sevens.  He was friends and teammates with Richie, Dan and co and went on to earn $500,000 a year.His life today looks very different.  He has no money and is on home detention in Christchurch.  But he is also the happiest and most at peace he has been in years.This conversation covers alot of ground- some fantastic memories, but also alot of painful ones and I can't thank Zac enough for his raw honesty.Big thankls to my pals at Em's Power Cookies for sponsoring this episode.  Look out for these next time you do the groceries.  Or buy them online right here:https://www.fuelme.co.nz/products/brand/ems-power-cookies   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that she has turned her back on elite athletics, Rosa Flanagan from the Two Raw Sisters cooking duo is healthier and happier than ever.  In the bite sized clip from our full conversation, she offers her advice for any young athletes (or the parents of) for how they can avoid ending up in the physical and mental shituation she ended up in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Raw Sisters are Rosa and Margo Flanagan from Christchurch.  They specialise in using plant based foods (but they DO cook and use ovens!)Before Rosa Flanagan was a Raw Sister, she was a supremely talented track athlete who had her sights set on the Commonwealth and Olympic Games.  This quest for success came at a huge cost to her physical and mental health.This is a podcast episode of two halves.  The first half is Rosa's story, from being one of the fastest women in New Zealand to being at her own self described rock bottom.For the second half the other Raw Sister, Margo Flanagan, jumps on the mic and things take a lighter turn. If you don't already, feel free to follow Two Raw Sisters on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tworawsisters/Thanks to the team at Huawei for making this episode possible with their epic sports watch, HUAWEI WATCH GT runner.  If you are keen to learn more, heres a link:  https://consumer.huawei.com/en/wearables/watch-gt-runner/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bite sized clip taken from the full conversation with Joseph Parker, he talks openly and candidly for the first time about his 4 year  long battle for name supression which ended in March last year.Here is a link to one of the news stories at the time:https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2021/03/heavyweight-boxer-joseph-parker-named-as-sportsperson-allegedly-linked-to-international-drug-ring.htmlBut In Joes own words:  "There was nothing on me.  It was all made up.  And they still released my name- for what purpose?  I'm not saying I'm perfect.  But I haven't done anything thats against the law."    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have been lucky enough to interview Joseph maybe 20 times since he first became a professional boxer ten years ago.  But this is the first time I have sat down with him for an in-depth conversation.If you are a boxing fan, you’ll love this.  But I honestly think this is an enjoyable conversation for all.  We cover so much ground here outside of the ring including running, his relationship with Tyson Fury and why he felt depressed after becoming the world champion. Joe is a great guy.  Humble, kind, generous and polite...but he could also kill you with one punch if he wanted to!Thanks very much to the sponsors of this episode, The HUAWEI WATCH GT runner.  If you are going long, this watch has the battery you need.  If it is fully charged, it’ll go for TWO WEEKS!  Learn more about it here with this independent video review:  https://tinyurl.com/3m9pew87 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING:  Unfortunately, this audio is not perfect.  Due to the nature of Kerry’s injury, he was unable to get real close to the microphone (Sorry about that- I need better equipment for occasions like this).  But I hope you guys can get past these audio issues and still appreciate this story from 2 of life’s most inspiring people.Kerry and Ali are couple goals.  They met at a trail running event 8 years ago in a case of love at first site.  Since then, they set up their coaching business Squadrun and have helped thousands of runners of all ability achieve things they doubted were possible.On the 26th of February 2022 Kerry Suter went into Rotorua’s Whakarewarewa forest on a mountain bike.  He was taken out in a rescue helicopter.  This mountain bike ride was to be the final piece of movement for the supremely fit superhuman. I caught up with Kerry and Ali in what has become their home since the accident, a spinal unit in Auckland.  This conversation was recorded in May 22, less than 3 months after the accident.  Its not an easy listen.  We laughed a lot- humor is a big coping mechanism for these legends.  We also cried a lot.If you want to be coached by Kerry and Ali, reach them at Squadrun:  https://squadrun.co.nz/This episode is sponsored by my mates at Em’s Power Cookies.  Check out their Power Bites!  They are perfect for on-the-go energy for long train runs:  https://powercookies.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1960 Olympics in Rome have historical significance for New Zealand, then a little known country of just 2 million people.  Murray Halberg and Peter Snell both in black singlets won gold medals on the track within an hour of each other. Not long after that their friend and training partner, Barry Magee won a bronze medal in the dark in the marathon.As well as all being Kiwis and friends.  All three men were trained by the great coach, Arthur Lydiard (who had to pay his own way over and was not allowed to stay in the village or watch his athletes.In this short podcast recap, 88-year-old Barry gives us a blow by blow of the greatest day of his life with detail so crisp it feels like you are running alongside him.I can’t thank Barry enough for sharing his story with me.  And I hope you guys enjoy it.Dom  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

88 year old Barry Magee was, in his own words, only a “decent runner” compared to his training partners in the 1950s.  Then again, his training partners were Peter Snell and Sir Murray Halberg.   (Barry’s best 5000m time was 13.39 so you be the judge about his talent or lack of!!). The three Arthur Lydiard coached athletes went to the 1960 Olympic games in Rome.  Expectation was high for Snell and Hallberg (which they both delivered on, winning gold within an hour of each other).  But Barry was not even expected to be anywhere near the podium for the marathon.Due to the heat in Rome, the marathon time was changed to late afternoon meaning it finished in the dark (running on cobblestones with no streetlights).  This meant Barry had no idea that he had won the bronze medal when he finished in pitch black in what has gone on to be known as one of the greatest marathons of the century!This is an exhilarating story of a golden era of New Zealand athletics, and it was an absolute honor to sit with Barry and have him reminisce.He still coaches to this day and can often be found at the finish line cheering on his athletes.  He is a man who has devoted his life to running.  This is a must listen for any history buffs or running nerds.Big thanks to the sponsor of this episode, the incredible HUAWEI WATCH GT runner.  With this sexy device, you will have access to more data about your run than Magee, Snell and Halberg ever had!!  If you want to find out just what this watch can do, you'll find more info here:  https://tinyurl.com/2p9arp7pThanks very much for listening. Cheers,  Dom  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.