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. vor 3 Tagen

    Comrades 2027 Entry Warning

    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 already shaping up to be very different, and getting your entry is only the beginning. In this episode, Lindsey and Brad break down what runners need to know about the new entry process, where your training should realistically be right now, and why rushing your qualifier could do more harm than good. They also unpack one area many Comrades runners get wrong: fuelling your qualifier like you would fuel Comrades itself. Whether you’re chasing your first Comrades medal or coming back for another, this episode will help you make smarter decisions now that could make a huge difference later.

  2. 24. Aug.

    Your Legs Will FAIL at Comrades 2027 If You Ignore This

    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 Strength Training For Comrades Runners: https://www.coachparry.com/comrades-strength-training?utm_source=youtube-sa-races&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=video-9Training for Comrades is about far more than simply building mileage. There’s one part of preparation that many runners continuously push aside, yet it could make an enormous difference when your legs are taking a beating deep into the 2027 Down Run. In this episode, Devlin Eyden and Shona Hendricks unpack why so many Comrades runners struggle with this part of their training, what actually counts, and how to fit it into an already busy running week without compromising your key sessions.

  3. 17. Aug.

    Clement Manyathela’s Comrades Revenge

    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 Clement Manyathela is one of South Africa’s best-known broadcasters, but away from the microphone, he’s become completely hooked on the Comrades Marathon.And his journey has been anything but straightforward. In this episode of Down, Brad sits down with Clement to talk about how he went from running just a few kilometres to taking on Comrades, why running became such an important outlet from the pressure of broadcasting, and what keeps pulling him back to one of the toughest races in the world.

  4. 10. Aug.

    Comrades Qualifier Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make

    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 Submit Your Comrades Down Run for Coach Parry to analyse: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfItj9wBJzpriG1crtOvYjYjTN7ifiMMKFG-HEuCtlMUMRdIw/viewformToday, the team dives into another Comrades Roast to uncover how a few seemingly small training decisions can add up to a costly race day.  From pushing too hard in a late qualifier to recovery, taper timing and mental energy, this episode breaks down the mistakes that could be standing between you and your Comrades goal.

  5. 3. Aug.

    You’re Starting Comrades Training Too Early

    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 The road to Comrades 2027 has started, but that does not mean you should be training for Comrades just yet.In this episode, Coach Lindsey explains what experienced Comrades runners and first-time runners should be doing in August, why qualifying too early can backfire, and the warning signs that you may still be carrying fatigue from Comrades 2026

  6. 27. Juli

    The Comrades Strategy That Produced a Near-Perfect 6:32

    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 What does a near-perfect Comrades Marathon look like?In this episode, Coach Lindsey & Brad break down the pacing, training and race-day decisions behind Danie’s incredible 6:32 Down Run. Danie started conservatively, maintained an exceptionally even effort and finished four minutes faster in the second half. The result was a huge PB and a performance that exceeded even Lindsey’s best predicted finishing time.

  7. 20. Juli

    The Comrades Race Roast Every Runner Needs to See

    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 Submit Your Comrades Down Run for Coach Parry to Analyse: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfItj9wBJzpriG1crtOvYjYjTN7ifiMMKFG-HEuCtlMUMRdIw/viewformShe finished her first Comrades Marathon down run with just over six minutes to spare. But was her race actually well paced, or was she much closer to disaster than the finishing time suggests? In this Comrades Race Roast, Lindsey and Brad analyse a novice runner’s training, pacing, heart rate and race-day execution. She completed nearly 800 kilometres in training, ran a 60-kilometre long run and reached halfway in 5:57 while chasing a sub-12-hour finish. The data reveals where she got it right, where she took unnecessary risks and why going only a few minutes faster in the first half could have completely changed her result.

  8. 13. Juli

    Comrades 2027 Ballot CONFIRMED (Everything You Need to Know)

    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 The 100th Comrades Marathon is coming, and demand for 2027 is expected to be bigger than ever.Comrades Marathon Association Chairperson Mark Leathers joins Brad to reveal what runners need to know about the 2027 entry process, the planned ballot, early entry access, the race cap and whether the announced race date is secure. They also look back at the biggest issues from the 2026 race, including traffic problems, the television broadcast and the improvements being planned for 2027.

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