Katie and Harrison for Race Across The World S6 / BBC
Relationship: Siblings
Ages: Katie, 21, and Harrison, 23
From: Manchester
Jobs: Katie, Account Manager, and Harrison, Finance Assistant
What made you want to take part?
Harrison: “It was an opportunity to travel that I wouldn’t have given myself the opportunity to do. I would have just gone down the standard life path of work, university, carrying on working and buying a house. I would never have given myself an opportunity to go out there and travel and take that time off from being responsible.”
Katie: “I think I’m the same as I was a bit apprehensive at first and it was Harrison that gave me the push. I have always wanted to travel, but I didn’t see an opportunity in the future where we would be able to do it. So, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and a perfect time to do it.”
Do you have a strategy?
Katie: “I think we’re going to be quite tight on budget, because Harrison is tight anyway. I think the first few weeks we want to really try because we don’t want to get kicked out and we want to be efficient. And then after that, maybe we can enjoy it a bit more.”
Harrison: “First three weeks, we are going to properly race, and then maybe enjoy the experience side and live it more. Then, hopefully in the last couple of weeks race mode back on again.”
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Harrison: “I think our bond and relationship is a strength. I think we’ll be okay, even if one of us gets really down, or we get annoyed with each other, we know we’ll come back from that.”
Katie: “Your obvious strength is money and planning and maths.”
Harrison: “Your strength is your more social side.”
Which home comforts will you struggle to live without?
Harrison: “A cup of tea, my phone and biscuits. Custard creams are my favourite, but offer me any, I won’t say no.”
Katie: “Mine would probably be scrolling on TikTok, my bedroom, where I’m by myself, and maybe being in my car and singing to music.”
Do you think the race could change anything about your relationship?
Harrison: “I hope to become a little bit more adventurous and live less regimented and a little bit more spontaneous – have a bit more sense of living a little.”
Katie: “Maybe just being able to make decisions for myself and doing things for myself. Understand what I want to do, rather than living for someone else. I also think the people aspect; I’m getting better with people, but I still don’t think I’m great with people.”
Race Across The World continues Thursdays at 8pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
