Search Captions & Ask AI

The Unexpected Joy of Race Day Pies #shorts

May 31, 2026 / 01:03

This episode discusses racing experiences in New Zealand and South Africa, focusing on food availability during races.

The conversation highlights the differences in racing environments, particularly in New Zealand's Southern Alps where food options are limited. The hosts share their memories of racing and the challenges they faced.

They recount their first experience in South Africa, where they discovered the convenience of buying food during races. The excitement of accessing food at all hours is emphasized.

One host shares a personal story about feeling sick during a race in Africa, which affected their ability to enjoy the food available.

The discussion captures the joy and nostalgia associated with racing and the simple pleasure of food during these events.

TL;DR

Racers share experiences about food availability in New Zealand and South Africa during races.

Episode

1:03
00:00:00
When [laughter] we used to race in New
00:00:02
Zealand, we raced a lot of New Zealand
00:00:03
before we went overseas. And
00:00:06
and [snorts] in the Southern Alps, you
00:00:07
know, you can't just go to the dairy and
00:00:09
get some chocolate milk. Um or for your
00:00:12
sake, some lollies at, you know, 5K
00:00:15
mark. Um
00:00:17
>> [laughter]
00:00:17
>> And so, when we went to South Africa for
00:00:19
the first time, we realized that you can
00:00:21
buy food cuz you're often passing towns
00:00:24
in in the overseas races. And oh my
00:00:27
gosh, it was the best thing ever. And in
00:00:29
Africa the way the way dairy's
00:00:32
equivalent to in New Zealand, um
00:00:35
they stayed open all night for us races.
00:00:37
So, we got there at like 3:00 in the
00:00:39
morning and, you know, we just bought
00:00:42
all the pies, chocolate milk, like
00:00:44
anything you can imagine and we just ate
00:00:46
all of it. It was the best feeling in
00:00:48
the world. Oh, in Africa, I was very,
00:00:51
very sick. So, actually, I didn't eat
00:00:52
very much in that race, but you know, I
00:00:56
getting a pie is like it's just
00:00:59
you can't explain it. It's just the best
00:01:01
thing ever in the world.

Episode Highlights

  • Food Adventures in Africa
    Discovering the joy of food availability during overseas races was a game changer.
    “Oh my gosh, it was the best thing ever.”
    @ 00m 27s
    May 31, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Oh my gosh, it was the best thing ever.
    The Unexpected Joy of Race Day Pies #shorts
  • Getting a pie is like it’s just the best thing ever in the world.
    The Unexpected Joy of Race Day Pies #shorts

Key Moments

  • Late Night Snacks00:35
  • Best Feeling Ever00:46

Related Episodes

‘Richie McCaw Nearly Killed Me’: The 22-Year-Old Conquering the World's Most Brutal Races
May 27, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:46:13
‘Richie McCaw Nearly Killed Me’: The 22-Year-Old Conquering the World's Most Brutal Races
Nearly Died From Hyponatremia: The Race That Almost Broke Me #shorts
May 28, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
02:02
Nearly Died From Hyponatremia: The Race That Almost Broke Me #shorts
My Legs After Racing in Africa #shorts
May 30, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:15
My Legs After Racing in Africa #shorts
Dougal Allan - Multi Sport Champion on joining Team New Zealand & Racing with Richie McCaw
June 02, 2024
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:08:49
Dougal Allan - Multi Sport Champion on joining Team New Zealand & Racing with Richie McCaw
Epic Weekend Adventures: Sleep Optional #shorts
May 30, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:02
Epic Weekend Adventures: Sleep Optional #shorts
Frank Bunce: The Incredible All Blacks Stories He Never Told - Until Now
May 10, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
02:13:06
Frank Bunce: The Incredible All Blacks Stories He Never Told - Until Now
Forget David Goggins... Kiwi ultra pioneer Sandy Barwick is SAVAGE! #shorts
August 22, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:08
Forget David Goggins... Kiwi ultra pioneer Sandy Barwick is SAVAGE! #shorts
Simon Gault on Losing 32kg, MasterChef, and NZ School Lunch "Rubbish"
January 18, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:54:07
Simon Gault on Losing 32kg, MasterChef, and NZ School Lunch "Rubbish"
The Man Behind New Zealand's Biggest TV Shows!
May 03, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:41:43
The Man Behind New Zealand's Biggest TV Shows!
The Ultra Running Legend You’ve Never Heard Of... Kiwi Ultra Marathon Pioneer Sandy Barwick!
August 20, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
01:56:23
The Ultra Running Legend You’ve Never Heard Of... Kiwi Ultra Marathon Pioneer Sandy Barwick!
Underarm Bowling to the Rugby World Cup: Martin Snedden’s Incredible Life
December 07, 2025
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
02:17:46
Underarm Bowling to the Rugby World Cup: Martin Snedden’s Incredible Life
When Endurance Races Turn Into Zombie Survival #shorts
May 27, 2026
Captions not detected. You can watch the video, but not search it. If you think this is an error, contact support.
02:04
When Endurance Races Turn Into Zombie Survival #shorts