Up - 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 2026 Comrades Marathon

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    Something No One Saw Coming for Comrades

    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, Lindsey shares a carefully considered Comrades announcement, one that sets the tone for the training journey ahead.From there, we dive into one of the most overlooked pillars of endurance performance: recovery. What it really means, why it’s essential, and why no amount of hard training can make up for poor recovery. We cover:- Why you only benefit from the training you recover from- How fatigue, injury, and illness creep in when recovery is ignored- The role of sleep and nutrition in getting fitter, stronger, and more resilient- How to structure your week to absorb training rather than break down If you’re training for Comrades, this episode will change how you think about your training and help you arrive on race day healthier and better prepared.

    37 min

  2. 2 FÉVR.

    HUGE Interval Training Myth in Comrades Marathon Prep

    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 Think intervals will make you faster at Comrades? Think again.In this episode, Coach Lindsey breaks down why interval training isn’t about speed for Comrades, how much intensity you actually need, and how to avoid the biggest training mistakes that lead to injury, burnout, and walking far more than you should on race day.

    32 min

  3. 27 JANV.

    The Truth About Early-Season Comrades Training

    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 Everyone’s panicking… but should they be? 🫣In this episode of UP, Shona and Comrades coach Lindsey Parry calm the January chaos, break down what actually matters right now, and explain why doing less early could be the secret to your best Comrades yet.

    32 min

  4. 19 JANV.

    This ONE Habit Saves Your Comrades

    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 Train for Comrades 2026 with us: https://coachparry.com/comrades-marathon-roadmap/Subscribe to the audio podcast here: https://coachparry.transistor.fm/subscribeStrength training isn’t a “nice to have”; it’s the game-changer for Comrades. In this episode, Lindsey & Shona break down: - The real reason runners get injured - Why more running isn’t always better for Comrades performance- The minimum effective dose strength plan that actually works- What exercises matter most (glutes, hamstrings, quads + stability)- CrossFit / Hyrox: when it helps… and when it can wreck your training- Exactly how often you should do strength work now vs peak Comrades training If you want to run stronger, pain-free, and more resilient all the way to the finish, this is the episode you can’t skip.

    29 min

  5. 12 JANV.

    The First Step to Comrades 2026

    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 Welcome to the first UP episode for 2026, where Brad and Lindsey kick off the Comrades journey, unpack the two big January “training camps” (steady runners vs holiday-hit panickers), and explain when Comrades training officially starts. Plus: a huge change to the podcast lineup is revealed, and it sets up a whole new dynamic for the season.

    27 min

  6. 02/12/2025

    Emergency Update From Brad

    An important update on Brad

    1 min

  7. 24/11/2025

    Why Koula Is Coming Back to Comrades

    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, Brad chats to Koula Budler, a former 5FM and Top Billing presenter, now living in Texas, running a home bakery, juggling four kids, and training for her 8th Comrades as she chases that long-dreamed-of green number before 50.She shares what it’s really like to train for Comrades with zero family support nearby, crazy early-morning treadmill sessions, the massive gap in female participation, and why South African runners have no idea how lucky they are with races, clubs and community.

    28 min

  8. 17/11/2025

    70-Year-Old Barefoot Runner Crushes Comrades

    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 He started running in his mid-50s… and ran Comrades at 70. Barefoot.In this episode, Brad chats to Dr. Sidy– a retired French diplomat turned barefoot ultra runner who has:- Run 500+ marathons and ultras- Raced on every continent- Finished his 4th Comrades just after turning 70He shares how a joke at the Chicago Marathon changed his life, why he believes every human should run Comrades at least once, and how he’s still running 600km+ a month in his 70s without falling apart.

    43 min
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Join the Coach Parry team as they help you get the medal you're chasing at the 2026 Comrades Marathon

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    Coach Parry
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    2024 - 2026
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