Karen Weekes is days away from history. The Galway native is hoping to become the first Irish woman to row across the Atlantic solo.
After nearly 80 days at sea, completely alone, Karen is a couple of hundred nautical miles from her finish line in Barbados.
While it hasn't always been easy, the sports psychologist and lecturer at MTU has kept the head down, pushed through and kept the positivity levels up.
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Speaking to Dermot and Dave, Karen revealed how the wind has been causing her difficulties, the incredible support she's had from friends, and the one thing that has saved her actual backside!
You can follow Karen's progress on Instagram, find out more about her campaign on her website, and listen to her chat with Dermot and Dave by clicking play above.
