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Ryan Blair - Building an Asian Adventure Team

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Ryan Blair - Building an Asian Adventure Team Endurance Asia

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Based in Hong Kong, Ryan Blair is the Founder and Director of the North Face Adventure Team (www.facebook.com/TheNorthFaceAdventureTeam/) and APA Group (www.asiapacificadventure.com/athlete-team/) and is himself a top endurance sport athlete.

In our interview with Ryan, we discuss:

  • Why Hong Kong is the world’s best trail running city

  • His adventures exploring Vietnam, India, Nepal and Myanmar

  • His work introducing the outdoors to schools in Asia

  • How he got into organising races

  • The rise and fall (in popularity) of adventure racing; and the explosion in trail running

  • How he assembled the North Face Adventure Team

And much, much more. It’s a fascinating insight into how pursuing your passions - and taking some risks - can lead to a life and career doing what you love. Enjoy!

Podcast hosted by Ultra Endurance enthusiasts Scott Pugh and Ric Stockfis.