Show Notes
In Episode 4, we dive into one of the most important conversations in endurance sport, how to stay safe and truly check in with yourself on race day, especially at an event as unique and demanding as the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. We’re joined by Shaz Dagg and Dr Annabel Merrett for a powerful and honest discussion around decision-making under fatigue, listening to your body, and racing with awareness. Shaz Dagg is a NZ Elite Paratriathlete and the first female amputee to conquer the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. After an accident at the 2024 Coast to Coast, Shaz made a shift in direction, turning her focus to Ironman and going on to complete a full-distance Ironman in late 2024. Now, with fresh perspective and renewed motivation, Shaz has her sights set on Kathmandu Coast to Coast 2026, where she’ll compete in a tandem pairing with another Kiwi legend Gemma McCaw. We unpack her goal-setting process, her gorgeous and positive mindset, and how she navigates both physical and mental challenges. Alongside Shaz, Dr Annabel Merrett shares expert insight into athlete safety, self-awareness, and why checking in with yourself can be the key to not just finishing, but finishing well. This is a must-listen episode for anyone preparing for Coast to Coast, or any endurance event where resilience, mindset, and smart decision-making matter.
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We kick off the show with an essential training fundamental: a deep dive into exercise physiology. How hard should you be training and why for specific sessions over the course of your week and your build up to race day. To dial this in we need to have a good understanding of the training zones and how your body is creating energy to fuel our movement at each level. We break down Lactate Threshold and Zone 2 training, explaining how building your aerobic base and anaerobic threshold directly impacts performance and endurance on a course as demanding as the Coast to Coast. After the science, we catch up with Australian athlete Jarred Shein as he takes on New Zealand’s iconic Coast to Coast for the very first time. Jarred shares the raw reality of his preparation, the intensity of race day, and what it really took to navigate the river in a craft that could only be described as a "yellow submarine."
We’re fired up to kick off Season 8 of the TeamCPNZ Kathmandu Coast to Coast Podcast, and what a way to start the 2027 season. In Episode 1, we bring you stories, insights, and inspiration from across the field…We catch up with 2026 Longest Day Men’s Champion, Hamish Elliot, as he shares his journey to the Coast to Coast start line and the key learnings from an epic day out on course. We also chat with TeamCPNZ athlete Calan Jones, who took on the 2 Day event this year. Calan reflects on her two-day adventure from the wild West Coast to the East Coast, offering real insights into what it takes to prepare for and tackle this iconic challenge. And joining us for a race perspective, Race Director Glen Currie gives us a recap of the 2026 event, along with valuable tips for first-timers heading into 2027. From elite performance to first-timer advice, this episode has something for everyone, whether you’re dreaming of the start line or already training. We’re so excited to be back and to bring you another season of stories, learning, and community as we build towards the 2027 Kathmandu Coast to Coast.
Join Angus and Richard for a comprehensive review of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast from the finish line of the 2026 Kathmandu Coast to Coast
Join Angus and Richard for a comprehensive review of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. This episode is split into two halves: This is Part 1
Race week has arrived. And yes… in the words of Flight of the Conchords — it’s business time. Helen Gillespie Six years on from significant health challenges, Helen has the Longest Day firmly in her sights. After having to pull out before the kayak last time, 2026 is different: The preparation has been done