Podcast – S4 Ep 4: Getting Race Ready

With Raceday just around the corner this podcast is dedicated to making the most of the training and skills that you have so you can perform to your potential on race day. 


To help us achieve this we catch up with Keith Reilly who leads the Kayak Safety team for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast.  Keith will give us an update on the latest river conditions and offer key tips to make sure that you can enjoy your day on the famous Waimakariri river.


Sam Manson is a lead contender for the Men's Longest Day Field which will see a new Champion Crowned in 2023.   There are no returning champions so this year gives us the opportunity to see a new winner crowned.  We look forward to finding out from Sam how he structures his last few weeks of training to give himself the best chance of performing to his potential.


We wrap up the show with Sophie Beuamont who after 2 years of training has the Coast to Coast 2 day in her sights.  We look forward to hearing how she is going with just a few weeks left before the big dance!


Listen online here.


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