Podcast - S4 Ep 5 - The Final Countdown

The start line is in sight for the 2023 Kathmandu Coast to Coast and in the final countdown to race day, we are joined this Wednesday by Race Director, Glen Currie to share any last-minute updates.


Keith Reilly from the Kayak Safety Team gives us an update on the latest river conditions and offers some key tips on race day.


Glen Currie, Race Director, shares his thoughts on who he thinks will be hard to beat come race days, as well as a few sneaky athletes who are ones to watch.


We also share Sophie Beaumont’s excitement as she heads to the start line after 2 years of training.


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