Down - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

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Join the Coach Parry team as they help you get the medal you're chasing at the 2027 Comrades Marathon

  1. há 8 h

    The Comrades Secret Nobody Talks About (Crazy Race Strategy)

    Grab our Comrades Training Plans here Resources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass In this episode of Down, the Coach Parry Comrades Marathon Podcast, Brad chats with Dave Ingram, a remarkable Comrades athlete who has earned 13 Vic Clapham medals by walking every step of every race. Dave shares how he qualifies for Comrades, his unique training philosophy, race-day pacing strategies, and why walking with purpose can be a powerful advantage. Whether you're planning to run, walk, or use a run-walk strategy at Comrades 2027, this conversation is packed with practical insights on pacing, confidence, recovery, and finishing strong.

    35 min

  2. 29 de jun.

    How To Start Training For Comrades 2027

    Grab our Comrades Training Plans here Resources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass Comrades 2027 is officially on the horizon, and the excitement around the 100th running is already massive.In this episode, Brad is back with Official Comrades Coach Lindsey Parry to look at how you should approach your Comrades 2027 training, whether you ran in 2026, are returning after a long break, or are hoping to take on Comrades for the very first time. They talk about why you should not rush back into hard training, how to structure the rest of your year, when to think about qualifying, and why consistency now matters more than chasing massive mileage too early. If Comrades 2027 is on your radar, this is where your journey starts.

    32 min

  3. 22 de jun.

    The Official Comrades Coach’s Brutally Honest Up Run Debrief

    Grab our Comrades Training Plans here Resources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass After 17 years away from running Comrades, Lindsey returned with a conservative race plan, serious strength training, smart pacing… and still had to battle brutal hills, blazing heat, cramping calves, and the mental chaos of Poly Shortts.In this episode, we unpack his full race debrief: what worked, what nearly ruined the day, why strength training changed his recovery, how he ran a negative split, and the biggest lessons every Comrades runner needs to hear before the historic 100th edition. Whether you finished, didn’t finish, or are already dreaming of Comrades 2027... this one is packed with powerful lessons, honest mistakes, and the kind of inspiration only Comrades can deliver.

    34 min

  4. 9 de jun.

    The BEST Spots To Watch Comrades (Complete Seconding Guide)

    Grab our Comrades Training Plans here Resources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass Kilometer Studios Space Bag: https://artofendurance.co.za/catalogue/space-bag/At Comrades, the runner may cross the finish line, but the seconder can make or break the day. In this episode, Lindsey and Hayley share what every Comrades seconder needs to know before race day: the pressure, the planning, the chaos, and the small moments that can change everything. Whether you’re seconding for the first time or you’ve done it before, this is one to listen to before you stand on the side of the road.

    51 min

  5. 8 de jun.

    How To SAVE 20 Minutes on Race Day (It's Race Week)

    Grab our Comrades Training Plans here Resources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass Kilometer Studios Space Bag: https://artofendurance.co.za/catalogue/space-bag/ Grab your Aches & Pains party tickets here: https://shop.coachparry.comIn today's episode of UP, Shona and Lindsey will show you exactly how to save 20 minutes on race day. If you only listen to one podcast in the build-up to the 2026 Comrades Marathon, make sure it is this one.

    39 min

  6. 1 de jun.

    Comrades 2026 Up Run ROUTE & STRATEGY

    Order Your Comrades Aches and Pains After Party Ticket Here: https://shop.coachparry.com/shop/after-party/comrades-aches-and-pains-after-party-ticket-15th-june-2026/ Pre-order Your Custom Comrades Marathon Pacing Band Here: https://shop.coachparry.com/ Two weeks to Comrades, and this is where pacing mistakes can quietly ruin your race.In this episode, we break down the Comrades Up Run route, the key climbs, where runners lose control, and how to use your pacing band properly on race day. You’ll learn why the first 36km are not the place to take risks, where the route starts to open up, and how smart pacing can help you protect your legs for the sections that really matter. If you’re nervous about the route, your pacing chart, or how to approach race day, this episode will help you feel calmer, clearer, and better prepared.

    27 min

  7. 25 de mai.

    The Biggest Comrades Taper Mistakes To Avoid

    Order Your Comrades Aches and Pains After Party Ticket Here: https://shop.coachparry.com/shop/after-party/comrades-aches-and-pains-after-party-ticket-15th-june-2026/ Pre-order Your Custom Comrades Marathon Pacing Band Here: https://shop.coachparry.com/ It’s officially taper time, and with Comrades just around the corner, this is where smart decisions matter most.In this episode of UP, we talk about what to do if you ran Cape Town Marathon three weeks out from Comrades, how to adjust your training if your legs are sore, and why recovery now is more important than squeezing in extra kilometres. We also cover what to do if you’re feeling sick, carrying a niggle, or worried about losing fitness during the taper.  The key message: when in doubt, leave it out.  A few days of rest now can make the difference between arriving on race day healthy or risking your entire Comrades.

    27 min

  8. 18 de mai.

    Comrades Marathon: The 3-Week Taper Explained

    Order Your Comrades Aches and Pains After Party Ticket Here: https://shop.coachparry.com/shop/after-party/comrades-aches-and-pains-after-party-ticket-15th-june-2026/ Pre-order Your Custom Comrades Marathon Pacing Band Here: https://shop.coachparry.com/ Your biggest Comrades Marathon training weeks are done… but what you do next could make or break your race day.In this episode, we talk through the final long run, how to recover from peak training, and what your Comrades taper should look like over the final three weeks.

    27 min
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