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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!

Season 5 Episode 5 of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast, powered by Team CP, focuses on getting your nutrition right as we lead into race day.

We chat with Marewa from Pure Sports Nutrition, who shares invaluable insights into training and race day nutrition essentials and how to manage nutrition during the bustling festive season, ensuring you stay on track with your goals.

Sam Lampe, a dairy farmer, is diving into the C2C 2-day event for the first time. Hear firsthand how he's managing training amidst a busy life, aiming to inspire his children and overcome personal challenges.

And the boys from Team CP wrap up with essential tips for
athletes at this time of year. They also share the latest updates for the 2024 event, including additional cutoff times, camping information, and more.

Make sure you take a listen to gain valuable insights into
nutrition, training, and preparation for the 2024 event.

In Season 5, Episode 4 of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast powered by TeamCP, the focus is on managing expectations. Paula Rule from The Mental Edge discusses the pressure from media, sponsors, friends, and family on the Kathmandu Coast to Coast participants and offers advice on handling it. Ben Jordan highlights the unique logistical challenges of the event, sharing insights as a supported athlete from overseas. Additionally, Alice Mullins, who is lining up as an elite in the Longest Day, shares her strategies for managing personal expectations.

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!).