Dr Pelle Kempe and The 2026 UTA Women in Trail | Dirt Church Radio 376

Kia ora e te whānau. This week, we bring you a double header of epic proportions. First, you’ll hear the 2026 Ultra Trail Australia Women in Trail panel. This episode features elite trail runners Beth McKenzie, Charlie Simpson, Lydia O’Donnell, and Olympian triathlete Sophie Linn. Next, Ali speaks to Dr. Pelle Kempe, a specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist based in Palmerston North. He is the Medical Lead for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service at Palmerston North Hospital. Dr. Kempe also serves as Chair of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. A passionate trail runner, Pelle is dedicated to improving women’s health. This conversation explores the intersection of trails and health, the changes and challenges for female athletes, and possible ways forward. (Note for the fellas: Women’s health affects everyone. Stick around, learn something, and enjoy the chat.)  Dirt Church Radio—Best Enjoyed Running. **--- --- ---**  **Episode Links**  Beth McKenzie Instagram Sophie Linn Instagram Charlie Simpson Instagram Lydia O’Donnell Instagram Dr Pelle Kempe Instagram Sign up for the DCR AidStation newsletter. Dirt Church Radio on Instagram Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Further Faster New Zealand **Enjoy!** **Music by Andrew McDowall,** Digicake