Kathmandu Coast to Coast

We’re back this Wednesday 12 November at 8pm with another jam-packed episode!This week we’re joined by Motus Lead Physiotherapist Brett Warman and Race Director Glen Currie.🏃‍♀️ Injury & Recovery – Brett shares expert advice on what to do if you get injured during training. From understanding your risk factors to knowing when to stop, get assessed, and how to adapt your training — it’s all about keeping you on track for the start line.🚴‍♂️ Bike Chat with Richard & Angus – We dive into bunch riding, why learning the 5 S’s of Bunch Cycling is so valuable, and the importance of a good bike fit for comfort and performance.🌄 Race Update with Glen Currie – Glen brings us the latest on the course, key training focuses, what to expect from the weather, and whether brother Braden Currie might make a return to the start line after stepping back from Ironman racing.Get ready to learn, laugh, and get inspired — all part of your Coast to Coast journey!

This week we’re diving deep into two of the epic stages of Coast to Coast – the Kayak and Mountain Run.🏞 On the river:Race Director Glen Currie shares what to expect on race day and how to fine-tune your training for the kayak stage so you’re ready for whatever the Waimakariri throws at you.⛰ On the mountain:Mountain legend Ben Williams takes us on a deep dive into the infamous run. He’s traversed it more times than Richard Greer has eaten custard squares… and trust us, that’s saying something.💡 Plus: Gus and Richard chat about TeamCPNZ Training Plan Plus – our Coast to Coast-specific coaching programme starting September 2 to get you fully race-ready.🎧 Don’t miss this one – packed with insider tips and expert advice.

We talk to Richie Owen - the operations manager of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast about his roll and all of the fundraising that goes on as part of this awesome event for every coffee and bacon butty that you purchase over the weekend.We will then bring Annabel morris into the show, a first timer that completed the event after arriving back in NZ after working overseas for the last couple of years.  What she learnt, how her build was and learning to share.Wrapping up the show, Bob MacLachlan will talk paddling and how to learn and develop your kayaking.  Bob is a Kayak instructor based in Wanaka who has finished on the podium of the Longest day.  

Race Director Glen Currie shares some important race day updates, his top picks and ones to watch. We chat with Ben Phillips, who had the 3rd step on the podium in last year's Longest Day. We get an insight into what his final prep looks like as he approaches the big day on the 8th of Feb as he has his sights set on the first step of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podium for 2025. Plus, Eddie Fardell shares his tips for your Support Crew to help with your race day prep. Show hosts Richard and Angus also talk to the importance around Bunch Riding skills and preparation and how to put these into practice on race day. There is also an exciting announcement for a competition KATHMANDU has lined up for this year's competitors... you'll want to be tuned in for this one.

In this episode we will be diving deep into the world of training and race nutrition, a crucial topic for anyone gearing up for the next edition of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Joining us are Marewa and Tessa from Pure Sports Nutrition, who will share their insights on fueling your body for optimal performance.  Plus, we have C2C Race Director Glen Currie joining us —who will bring us the latest updates and essential information.  Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just starting your journey, this episode is packed with valuable tips and motivation to help you reach your goals.  So, grab your headphones and get ready to elevate your race prep with expert advice and exciting updates.

Episode 3 of this season is all about getting to the start line- fit as you can, injury-free, fresh and ready to go with a plan of how you and your support crew are going to execute your day. We are joined by Sam Manson – Sam is not just your average multisporter; he thrives on pushing his limits in events like the legendary Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Join us as we dive into what is behind his stellar conditioning, how he gears up for those challenges, and the fun adventures that come with being a multisport athlete. Get ready for some inspiring stories and tips that will keep you motivated all season long! Also in our awesome line-up, we chat to Motus Physio, Brett Warman. Brett will fill us in on making it to race day in one piece…using the good ol’ adage of ‘prevention is better than cure!’

This episode sees Richard Greer sharing invaluable advice on optimising your training for biking, running, and kayaking six months ahead of your big race day. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a newcomer to the scene, Richard’s tips are bound to assist your approach to preparing for your Kathmandu Coast to Coast.  We also have the pleasure of catching up with Hannah Lund, who is gearing up for an epic Kathmandu Coast to Coast in 2025. Join us as we explore Hannah’s journey, aspirations, and her quest to claim the coveted top spot on the Women’s Elite Podium.

Our first episode for Season 6 is jam-packed with helpful tips and tricks to kick off your goal towards the 2025 KMDC2C event! Join our hosts, TEAMCPNZ, as they discuss kayaking with Ben Fouhy, a legendary figure in the sport. Ben covers everything you need to know about kayaking the Waimakariri River, from essential safety tips to mastering river navigation. This was a must-listen listen, especially for our kayaking newbies. Plus, hear the latest updates from race director Glen Currie. Learn about waitlists, elite applications, and more. And, of course, Richard and Angus from TEAMCPNZ share their invaluable insights to help you confidently reach the start line. Don't miss out on this action-packed episode!

In our final episode of the season, we've saved the best for last! We chat with Wānaka’s Elite – Simone Maier, celebrating her fifth Championship title and, in doing so, equalling the great Kathy Lynch’s record, alongside Hamish Elliott, who secured his first win after four attempts. 2 Day individual competitor Lizzie Morgan will join the conversation, offering insights on her race. Australian comedian Hamish Blake will update us on how he found the 2 Day Tandem with teammate Vaughn Vance. Race Director Glen Currie will provide a weekend overview, details on the 2025 ballot, and more. Plus, hear from Richard and Angus of TeamCPNZ, sharing their perspectives from a competitor's and media/support/spectator's point of view!

In S5, Ep 6, we countdown to the 42nd edition of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast! Race Director Glen Currie shares last-minute updates, his top picks and ones to watch, and all the deets on the 2025 Ballot. We chat with Debbie Lynch, last year's Longest Day fifth-place getter, as we get an insight into what her final prep looks like as she approaches the big day on the 10th of Feb. Plus, Andrew Sloan shares his inspiring journey to the event after overcoming a brain tumour, where he was told by his doctors to “focus on walking around the block with your wife”. Remarkably, Andrew has been training between chemotherapy sessions. To finish, the Team CP guys will share tips and tricks to ace your race day prep!

Our third podcast of Season 5 powered by TeamCP is all about staying injury-free and getting ready for the big race! We chat with Emma Wilson, a previous 2-Day Individual winner who is lining up for her first go at the Longest Day. Grant Chittock from Motus Health shares his experience on how to best manage your body in the months leading up to the race and finally, we speak with previous Longest Day champion Dougal Allan, brought to you by our race partners Duncan Venison, who shares his tips on how to get yourself to the start line (plus some great insight on his life now as a cyclor for Team NZ!).

In our second episode of Season 5 Richard Greer, TeamCP, provides some key insights including how to best manage your bike, running and kayaking training six months out from race day, along with an event update from our Race Director Glen Currie. Plus, we have previous podcast guest Sophie Beaumont sharing tips and tricks for first-time athletes.

On our first podcast for Season 5, Race Director Glen Currie discusses various topics including a race recap from the 2023 event, an explanation of how the ballot system worked this year and why it was used, and the current state of multisport in New Zealand and the challenges it faces.And if you're a newbie to the event and feeling a little overwhelmed about what to do next, we've got you covered too. TeamCP provides some insights into what you need to know to participate in the event for the first time.

Our final Kathmandu Coast to Coast podcast for the season is here, and we've saved the best for last! Join Team CP as they chat with some stellar athletes from the World Multisport Championships including: - Simone Maier – Women's Longest Day winner - Ben and Mike Ardagh – 2-Day Team family competitors - Estelle Arundell – Female 2-Day Individual winner - Lucy & Trevor Hone – 2-Day individual competitor - Sophie Beaumont - 2-Day Individual competitor From the gruelling mountain run to the exhilarating kayak on the Waimakariri and everything in between, these athletes pushed themselves to the limit and showed us what true grit and determination look like.

Getting to the finish line is one thing, but the startline of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast is a whole other thing.  Once you've committed to this amazing event, it's about putting in the work to ensure you get the best out of yourself and the experience.  Richard Greer catches up with former racer and now Race Director Glen Currie to hear about this years event, as well as HPSNZ's Warrick Wood to get a few tips and tricks around the mental skills that can be applied at this point of the journey to help get the best result.  Serial coast to coasters Sophie Beaumont checks in to share her experience of going from tandem to individual and what she loves about living the outdoor lifestyle. 

Strength Coach Kim Vargo who specialises in working with endurance athletes connects with Richard Greer, talking about the importance of strength training and how we can incorporate it into an already packed training schedule when dealing with Kayaking, Running, Cycling not forgetting recovery, sleeping, some family time and your job… Kim shares with us the fundamentals that every endurance athlete should be doing on a regular basis. Then Arthur Tompkins who is a district court judge, an art crime specialist and a passionate Coast to Coast competitor who has completed the event 8 times shares his drive in getting the Aotea College team to the start line of the event over the past few years.  And finally we check in again with Sophie Beaumont & Nicole Lloyd’s journey to the start line of the 2 Day Tandem Team Section.  We catch up with them to see how they are progressing as they prepare for their first crack at the Coast to Coast in 2022.

Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast - 40 year Anniversary edition brought to you by Team CP. Joe Sheriff - Tonight we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast by catching up with the winner of the inaugural Coast to Coast in 1983.  79 entrants lined up on Kumara beach and 77 finished - 28 team competitors and 49 individuals.  Joe is lining up for the 2 day individual again 40 years after that initial adventure across the Southern Alps from Kumara to Christchurch. 8:30pm Rob Howarth - Rob is an Auckland based Kayak coach and long-time supporter of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast and Multisport in general.  We catch up with Rob to find out more about the Coast to Coast community and the support that is out there to help you achieve your race day goal. 8:45pm Sophie Beaumont & Nicole Lloyd join us to round out the show.  They are lining up for their first crack at the 2 Day Tandem Team Section.  It has been on their bucket list for a long time and after canceled covid travel plans they felt that this was a great time to really challenge themselves by taking on the Kathmandu Coast to Coast.

Anna Dean has done the race in a number of different formats from the Longest day racing at the front of the field to enjoying the Two Day with her Mum. The nutrition challenge changes when the goals for the event changes - Anna discusses her experiences and how to make it work for you. Matt Stewart lined up for his first Coast to Coast last year and is back for another crack.  Starting at a base "lower than zero" he made it to the finish line but is back fitter, stronger and more organised in 2020 to take hours off his finishing time.

Featuring Glen Currie Kathmandu Coast to Coast Race Director and Laura Pattie with a gear review. Glen Currie talks about his role as the Race Director, his background and key points to make sure that you have an awesome weekend.  We also go and test out a piece of Kathmandu kit to see how it performs when put through its paces.

To we catch up with Steve Gurney to talk about mental skills specific to training and racing.   With Steve’s experience of racing at the top level for many years and helping people perform to their potential, he shares some insights that will help you to have an awesome Kathmandu Coast to Coast experience.