Taupo OCR Team

Sweden
2025

Happy Easter from the TTT crew 🐣

A big thank you to everyone who supported our Easter cupcakes fundraiser, we hope you enjoyed them!

We raised just over $200 towards our fundraising goal 🫶🏽

Next up Xan and Laura are heading to race Ivory’s Rock @spartanraceau.

Lou is going to be resting and recovering for a little longer but she will be back 🙌

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #fundraiser #womeninsport #happyeaster #community

Best of luck to our very own OCR World Champ bronze medalist, @lorha_2.0 , as she takes on the Aotearoa Toa OCR 100m Sprint this weekend!
Your speed, spirit & mental game have already inspired us—now it’s time to show the rest of Aotearoa what you’re made of.
Smash it out there, Laura! We’re all behind you and have massive FOMO, wish we were there 🫶

#TaupoTripleThreat #AotearoaToa #OCR #100mSprint #GoodLuckLaura #AthleteLife #BronzeToGold

Hanging Plate Switch Challenge in full effect 🔥💪🏽

Xan’s plate wasn’t too keen to land in her hand this round, it was more interested in taking the camera lady out! 🤭

Always pushing the limits and making progress one rep at a time.

Have you cracked the code yet?!? 💪

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #gripstrength #hangtime #empowerfitness #keepingtaupomoving

🔥 NEW MERCH DROP! 🔥

Our limited edition long sleeve tees have landed!

Perfect for training, layering, or just repping Taupō Triple Threat OCR in style.

Sleek grey with bold white logos

Unisex fit (SM–XL)

Free shipping in Taupō, $8 NZ-wide

Stock is super limited—don’t miss out!

Order yours here 👉🏽 https://www.taupoocr.com/product-page/limited-edition-long-sleeve-tees-unisex

@louisaredwardkeehan modelling the goods and taking some much needed rest days. Featuring some of her beautiful deliveries. She is super grateful for these and the offerings of support. She’ll be back 🔥

#TaupoOCR #NewMerch #LimitedEdition #getyours

When the rope swing goes wrong 🤕

Louisa tried to retire from the TTT crew yesterday. We took ourselves out for a recovery ride after a big weekend of activity @ultimateathlete_nz

Our usual #whatcouldgowrong rope swing turned into everything went wrong!

Louisa has no broken bones, plenty of bruises and sore muscles and she’ll need @lake_taupo_chiropractic to put Humpty Dumpty back together again 😬

#recoveryride #ocrnz #ropeswing #humptydumpty #fails #kookslams

We did it! 🏆🥇

We took on our first @ultimateathlete_nz team race🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏽‍♀️

Nothing beats racing with friends and the energy of our amazing supporters. Thanks to everyone who cheered us on! We couldn’t do this without you all and in particular our coach @gregwitika_pt and @empowerfitnessltd whanau 🥹

We’re already looking forward to next year 🔥🔥🔥

Who’s keen to join us at UA in 2026? The new additions to the course really put us through our paces! Shoutout to the entire UA crew for the efforts that go into putting on such an amazing event 🫶🏽

Big thanks to @skinsnewzealand for the epic calf sleeves! 🙏 #gifted

#ocrnz #nzobstaclesports #womeninsport #teamwork #tttocr #taupoocr #skinsnewzealand #excellenceunderpressure #sweatrepublic #2xu #goodrsunglasses #ultimateathlete #uamt25

It’s race week 🤸🔥

We take on the Treble this Saturday @ultimateathlete_nz - first up is the 10km team race, then the 3km and closing out with the 6km.

We’re pumped 🔥🔥🔥

Use our code TTTUA15 for a discount on your entry, there’s still time to register. See you there ✌🏾

#Ultimateathlete #uamt25 #uaambasadors #ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #mondaymotivation #femaleathletes

✨ Backyard rig ventures: where the fun meets the challenge!

💥 No matter the setbacks, remember – you can’t fail if you refuse to quit! 💪🔥

Today’s highlight? A swinging grip to the face for @xanthesando but she’s still crushing it! 🩸👏🏽

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#EmbraceTheJourney #OvercomeObstacles #gripstrength #backyard #rigs #ocrnz #ocrtraining #tttocr #taupoocr #motivation

We’re all about balance 🙌, and this Easter, we’re bringing you something sweet—delicious cupcakes 🐣

🍰 Taupō locals, this is our first fundraiser for 2025, and we’d love your support!

Visit our website to place your order 👇🏾

https://www.taupoocr.com

Orders close Monday, April 14th, so don’t miss out ⚡️

You can pick up your cupcakes from Cozy Corner on Friday, April 18th, between 9am and 11am—or we’ll deliver them to you on Good Friday (just select Taupō at checkout) 🫶🏽

Thank you for supporting us - Xanthe, Laura & Louisa 🤸

#fundraising #ocr #tttocr #easter #cupcakes

Teamwork makes the dreams work 🙌

TBT to our first team’s race @blazinghills_nz 🔥🔥🔥

Have you got your team together for @ultimateathlete_nz next weekend?!?

There’s still time to register for this epic event 👇🏾

📅 Saturday 12th April 2025
📍 Mt Maunganui Beach
www.ultimateathlete.co.nz
Code: TTTUA15 to save on your entry 🫶🏽

#ultimateathletenz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

Feeling the leg burn after team training last night 🔥🔥

Speed and plyo session for us today @empowerfitnessltd ✔️

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#ocrnz #ocrtraining #speedtraining #empowerfitness #keepingtaupomoving

Strength day is on @empowerfitnessltd with a dash of peg board fun and some mobility magic 🧘‍♀️✨.

Keeping it light and fun before tonight’s team challenge workout. Bring it on! ✌🏾#deathhill (IYKYK) 🥵

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #gripstrength #mobility #fitover40 #femaleathletes

Never miss a Monday ✌🏾

Hill sprints then back to @empowerfitnessltd for some strength and mobility work.

@lovett_on_the_go enjoyed working alongside us this morning so naturally we had to feature him here 😊

We’re less than two weeks out from @ultimateathlete_nz, pumped to be racing as a team this year for the 10k. Who’s joining us, it’s not too late to get a team together. Register at www.ultimateathlete.co.nz using our code TTTUA15 🔥

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #hillsprints #strength #empowerfitness #keepingtaupomoving

Backyard rig ventures 🐒🐵

We’re mixing up our setups and testing those swing to rope foot locks. Not every attempt was smooth sailing 🤕—clashes with the pole were real!

Gloves are a must-have when the hands get ripped up 😬

Only two weeks to go until @ultimateathlete_nz! Use our code TTTUA15 for a discount when you register at www.ultimateathlete.co.nz.

@skinsnewzealand #gifted calf sleeves
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#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #backyardrigs #gripstrength #excellenceunderpressure

Out there for some lakeside intervals, dialling in our race pace for @ultimateathlete_nz 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

All that sand running is no joke but we’re ready to dominate 🔥

Who else is pumped for the upcoming challenge?!?

There’s still time to register and save on your entry with our code TTTUA15 - www.ultimateathlete.co.nz

@skinsnewzealand calf sleeves #gifted 🫶🏽

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#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #lakesideintervals #harddayshard #skinsnewzealand #excellenceunderpressure #lilytrotters

💪 Rise and grind!

This morning’s gym sesh was 🥵 @empowerfitnessltd

Plate drills had us moving, the you-go-I-go workout kept us pushing, and we had to test drive Xanny’s new party trick! 🤯

Curious if you’ve got the secret sauce to nail it? Drop a 💪 if you’re up for the challenge!

Lou’s fit @sweatrepublic | Trackside shorts and Core singlet 🌸

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#MorningMotivation #GymLife #FitnessChallenge #WorkoutWednesday #sweatrepublic #ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr

Backyard rig sessions are going to be a weekly feature as we gear up for the OCR World Champs in Sweden @ocrwc2025 later this year!

We’re keeping things fresh by mixing up the holds and today, we played around with swinging rope starts 🐒

Less than three weeks until we take on the Treble @ultimateathlete_nz 🔥🔥🔥

Progress over perfection and to wrap it up, Xanny brought the party tricks 🎉😜

#RigTraining #WorldChampsBound #ProgressOverPerfection #ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #nzobstacleteam #lovetaupo #backyardrigs #keepingtaupomoving #toroz

Depth jumps, some plyo and mobility work was on the cards for us today. Working on our sprint mechanics and improving our jump abilities 🏃🏽‍♀️💨

Little warm up trying to connect the hanging switch plate challenge, have you tried this yet?!?

Here at our fave gym in Taupō @empowerfitnessltd - they have a great bring a friend offer running at the mo. Check out their page for all the details 🥳

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #empowerfitness #lovetaupo #keepingtaupomoving #easydayseasy

Website revamp ✔️

Fundraising plans in motion ✔️

We’re thrilled to have been selected to represent NZ at the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships in 🇸🇪 Sweden.

Huge thanks to our amazing supporters for helping us chase this dream ✨

Get ready for our upcoming fundraising events.

In the meantime, explore our updated website and join us on our journey to Sweden 🇸🇪 👇🏾

www.taupoocr.com

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #fundraising #tttocr #nzobstaclesports #ocrworldchamps #sweden #roadtosweden #femaleathletes #fitover40 #younggun #keepingtaupomoving #lilytrotters #sweatrepublic

Took ourselves to Spa Park for some hill sprints then back to @empowerfitnessltd for some lower body strength, working on building more forceful strides!

Less than three weeks until we race @ultimateathlete_nz - this will be our second TTT team race, we are pumped 🔥

Still plenty of time to get your team together, register here - www.ultimateathlete.co.nz - use our code TTTUA15 to save on your entry 🙌

Let’s go 🔥🔥🔥

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #nzobstacleteam #empowerfitness #keepingtaupomoving #lilytrotters

We took on the Treble last year @ultimateathlete_nz and we’ve locked it in again for 2025 🔒🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️

Who’s joining us this year to race all 3 distances - 10km, 6km & 3km?!?

📍 Location: Mt Maunganui
📅 Date: Sat 12th April 2025

All ages and abilities welcome. The best time to try something new is now ✨👇🏾

Code: TTTUA15 when you register - www.ultimateathlete.co.nz

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #nzobstacleteam #empowerfitness #keepingtaupomoving #uamt25 #obstaclerace
#uaambassadors

With @ultimateathlete_nz less than 4 weeks away, our preparations are in full swing!

This morning, we hit Empower Fitness for a strength and conditioning session. Still working on the hanging switch plate challenge and getting that smooth link!

Join us at UA Mt Maunganui for an electric atmosphere with race distances for all ages and abilities!

Use code TTTUA15 for a sweet discount at registration - https://www.ultimateathlete.co.nz/

#UltimateAthlete #EmpowerFitness #UAMT25 #ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #lovetaupo #sweatrepublic #fitover40 #mumsthatlift

@taupotrailfestival @bme.electrical Multi-Lap Night Run for the TTT OCR minus 1 crew 💛🩷

While @louisaredwardkeehan is at another festival this wknd, Xan and Laura took on the multi-lap night run on the beautiful trails here in Taupō.

We had a blast and completed 8 laps of the 2.5km loop, first lap no headlamp needed and then every lap to follow that we were into the darkness - headlamps ON!

The little people were so amazing in their support and footage capturing roles 🫶🏽

We were happy to take out the W 🥇

Such a great atmosphere and well run event, would be epic to see some more teams enter next year! Who’s keen to join us?!

Pretty sure we’ve convinced Lou to join the fun next year! 🤘

#tttocr #taupoocr #taupotrailfestival2025 #multilapnightrun #trailrunning #lovetaupo #justforfun #lilytrotters

Muddy, wet and all of the obstacle gold ✨

Glyn Hubbard Photography capturing all the epic moments from our team race @blazinghills_nz

Not sure if the photos tell the story but we loved the course layout and the obstacles were world class 🤸

Who’s keen to join us next year?!? The team race is definitely a great way to dip your toes into obstacle course racing cos who doesn’t love racing with friends!

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #nzobstacleteam #teamrace #lilytrotters #sweatrepublic #2xu #fitover40 #younggun

Such a stunning day for some lakeside intervals into stability and core work on the backyard rig ☀️

We’re taking on the 10k team race next month @ultimateathlete_nz - who’s with us?!? Use our code for 15% off registration - TTTUA15

#gifted @skinsnewzealand calf sleeves 🫶🏽

It’s lawns day also 😅🙃

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #nzobstacleteam #intervals #lovetaupo #skinsnewzealand #excellenceunderpressure #lilytrotters #2xu #sweatrepublic #gifted #backyardrig #uamt25

We love to see new obstacles on the NZ OCR race circuit 🙌

Firefighters and floating wall obstacles making their debut on the NZ OCR race circuit thanks to @blazinghills_nz 🔥

Tbt to 2023 in Belgium and 2024 in Costa Rica and Mammoth Lakes 👉🏽

Huge thanks to @extraordinarynormal and her team for including these epic obstacles over the wknd!

What was your fave obstacle/s @blazinghills_nz ?!?

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#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #fiso #ocrwc #mammothlakes #lilytrotters #goodrsunglasses #blazinghillsnz #femaleathletes #teamrace

@blazinghills_nz water slide 💦

Cheers to an unforgettable International Women’s Day!

We celebrated by crushing our first OCR team race together 🤸👯‍♀️

Teamwork, grit, and a blast on that epic water slide 💦 made it a day to remember! 🌟

Here’s to all of the incredible women in our lives, proving age and abilities don’t hold us back.

Hard work, consistency, and a dash of rest & recovery are the keys to reaching new heights 💪🏽

If racing in an OCR event is something you want to try out, DM us, we’re always happy to help!

Next up @ultimateathlete_nz 🤸

#TaupoTripleThreat #OCR #InternationalWomensDay #BlazingHillsOCR #tttocr #taupoocr #justforfun #consistency #fitover40 #younggun #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #spartanwomenstrong

We conquered the @blazinghills_nz team race 🤸‍♀️👯‍♀️

Huge thanks to the Blazing Hills crew for an unforgettable event! Our first team race together 😱

Those hills were on fire 🔥 and the team specific obstacles like carpet drag, fadge jumping, sloth carry, floor is lava, tyre roll, and that epic waterslide to the finish kept us on our toes 😅

Results pending but possibly 🥉

Teamwork made the dream work 🙌

Shoutout to the amazing volunteers!

We’re already counting down to next year 🎉. Who’s joining us?!? 🔥🔥🔥

#teamworkmakesthedreamwork #ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #nzobstacleteam #lilytrotters #sweatrepublic #garmin #2xu #blazinghillsnz #nzocr

We’ve got the launch pad 🚀

Now to work on skipping that first bar and moving through with speed! 🔥🔥

Bringing our A game for @blazinghills_nz this weekend. Can’t wait to see you all there 🤸

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #backyardrigs #100m #monkeybars #gripstrength #progressnotperfection #ocrathlete #femaleathlete #keepingtaupomoving

Plyo and speed work, including some depth jumps from a slightly higher platform. When you’re 5 foot nothing it’s a wee stretch to get back on top 😅

We’re heading to @blazinghills_nz this Saturday. @xanthesando is taking on the TRIFERNO 🔥🔥🔥 and the TTT crew will be taking on their first team race. We are PUMPED!

#ocrnz #ocrtraining #nzobstaclesports #tttocr #taupoocr #polymetrics #speedwork #empowerfitness #keepingtaupomoving

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SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY

Following on from their successes in 2024, Three Taupō Woman have been selected to represent New Zealand at the

2025 Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Championships in Sweden

Over the past two years, Xanthe, Laura, and Louisa have competed in multiple endorsed OCR races across New Zealand and Australia, as well as the World Championships in Costa Rica, where Laura earned a bronze medal in the 100m sprint.

You’ll often find us training hard at Empower Fitness, tackling the Ninja Course at Dropzone,

or hitting the many scenic trails our region has to offer.

With OCR set to debut at the 2028 Olympic Games as part of the Modern Pentathlon, now is the perfect time to get

behind us and support our journey!