{"id":275382,"date":"2018-05-04T06:02:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T20:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=275382"},"modified":"2018-05-04T06:02:30","modified_gmt":"2018-05-03T20:02:30","slug":"endo-every-konqer-event-a-learning-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/endo-every-konqer-event-a-learning-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Endo: Every KONQER event a learning experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
DFS Team members slide down the final obstacle to complete last Saturday\u2019s KONQER Saipan at the Kilili Beach Park. (Jon Perez)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

KONQER Sports\u2019 Kaz Endo believes each of their obstacle course racing event has been a learning experience for them, as they aim to improve their three-leg circuit every year.<\/p>\n

Endo, who holds the unique position of being KONQER\u2019s chief experience officer, said they always review things after each of their three races\u2014on Saipan, Guam, and Palau\u2014to bring improvement to next year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s always room for improvement and we aren\u2019t shy from admitting that. It\u2019s the only way to maintain success. I believe everyone that experiences KONQER, whether the sponsors or participants, they understand the massive task that\u2019s being completed,\u201d Endo told Saipan Tribune.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey [sponsors and participants] are so patient and understanding because they all understand that this is just as important to us as it is to them. The love and support we receive is immeasurable.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that the first KONQER Saipan in September was a huge learning experience. <\/p>\n

\u201cOn what is possible and not possible to source locally and we must be better prepared on that end. Without getting into the weeds too much, I think we have room to improve the course pace, timing, supply chain, and logistics. Manpower continues to be a challenge both in availability and cost, but we KONQER\u2019D it!\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Endo said the most important thing is that all participants enjoyed their events. \u201cOverall, I believe no matter what we think, it is the opinion of the Brigade that matters most. Many have come up and thanked me for a much improved event.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough they loved K4, Saipan\u2019s first KONQER event [in September 2017], they enjoyed K6 [April 28] even better. Now, we look forward to the Rota Challenge and next year\u2019s KONQER Saipan.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Rota Challenge is an eco-adventure race set in the CNMI\u2019s southernmost island this summer.<\/p>\n

He said that each of their three races every year has been different, giving participants the unique experience. <\/p>\n

\u201cComparing any of our KONQER events is like talking about your children. The parents who are reading this will know what I mean. It\u2019s hard to say, \u2018this is my favorite\u2019 or \u2018this is my least favorite.\u2019 The races are all different and they bring a unique and lasting impression on how we move forward,\u201d the KONQER Sports official said.<\/p>\n

Endo said the weather cooperated in last Saturday\u2019s race unlike last year when rain provided participants additional challenge. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been blessed with a good weather and an awesome showing from the KONQER Brigade. This being said, the weather was so much better to us since we did it in April and we did not face condition one rains and winds unlike last year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Tyce Mister topped this year\u2019s race, earning him a free ticket in the Guam leg set for June 16 and the Palau race in October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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