Six weeks to Two Oceans Ultra!
If your nutrition plan isn’t locked in yet, you’re leaving your race in the hands of luck.

In this episode of the Constantia Nek Podcast, Shona and Devlin break down the real-world fueling strategy that keeps you moving when the race gets long: how much to eat per hour, what to eat, how to practice it in long runs, and why copying elite carb numbers can backfire.

You’ll learn:
- The simple carb target most runners should aim for, and what that looks like in real food
- Why your gut must be trained (and why now is the time to “fail” in training, not on race day)
- How to build variety so you don’t hit flavor fatigue (7 hours of gels = disaster)
- How to think about hydration vs fueling (they’re not the same)
- How caffeine can help… or wreck your gut + heart rate if you don’t plan it
- Practical planning tips: routes, shops, races-as-training, water tables, running clubs, and a solid Plan B

7 weeks to Two Oceans Ultra and the panic is REAL. In this episode, Devlin & Shona break down the post-marathon recovery rules, the #1 mistake runners make with easy/long runs, how to actually pace intervals (without blowing up), why heart rate can mislead you, and the “secret weapon” run-walk strategy that saves your legs for the second half.
If you’re qualifying (or just did)… this could save your race.

We’re officially 8 weeks out from the Two Oceans Ultra, and at this stage of your build, doing more is not always better.

In this episode of the Constantia Neck Podcast, Shona and Devlin dive into one of the most overlooked performance drivers in ultra training: recovery. Why is it so important right now? What actually happens in the body when you train? And how should you be structuring your weeks to avoid digging yourself into a hole?

They unpack the recovery pyramid, the common mistakes ultra runners make this close to race day, and the simple fundamentals that can dramatically improve how you feel from session to session.

If you want to arrive at the Two Oceans Ultra start line strong, healthy, and ready to perform, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

With nine weeks to the Two Oceans Ultra (56km), Shona Hendricks and Devlin Eyden guide you through exactly what you should be focusing on right now, whether you still need to qualify or you’re already in the “meat” of training.
We cover smart long-run structure, back-to-back weekends, why consistency beats cramming, and the non-negotiable strength work that keeps you running strong on race day.

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Pre-order your pacing chart before the expo – they’re waterproof, race-proof, and game-changers! Grab yours here: https://coachparry.com/two-oceans-pacing-bands

It’s finally race week for the Two Oceans Ultra! In this bittersweet, hype-filled episode, Shona and Devlin take you through everything you must know in your final days before the big run — from tapering tricks and travel tips to expo essentials, carb-loading myths, and avoiding race week disaster.
If you’re heading to the start line, you can’t afford to miss this one. Let’s get you to race day fresh, ready, and fired up.

Pre-order your pacing chart before the expo – they’re waterproof, race-proof, and game-changers! Grab yours here: https://coachparry.com/two-oceans-pacing-bands

Two weeks to go! In this episode of the Constantia Neck Podcast, Coach Shona Hendriks and Devlin Eden dive deep into the final stages of your Two Oceans Ultramarathon prep. We’re talking tapering—why it’s crucial, how to do it right, and what mistakes to avoid. We also unpack everything you need to know about using our pacing charts effectively to nail your race-day strategy.

Plus, we chat about all the little (but important!) things you should be doing now to arrive on the start line fresh, healthy, and confident. From sleep, stress, and staying flu-free to nutrition, hydration, and planning your support team—we’ve got you covered.

And yes, we talk bucket hats, merch, and the one vitamin Dev accidentally picked up that had Shona in stitches 😂

Grab your pace chart here: https://coachparry.com/two-oceans-pacing-bands

The Two Oceans Ultramarathon is just 3 weeks away! This is your final big training week, and we’re here to guide you through the critical last steps before race day. In this episode of the Constantia Nek Podcast, we break down everything you need to focus on now to ensure you’re fully prepared for the 56km challenge.

🏃‍♂️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to approach your last big week of training
✅ Why not to cram missed training runs (and what to do instead)
✅ The importance of staying healthy & injury-free before race day
✅ How to set a realistic race goal based on your training
✅ The #1 pacing mistake that could ruin your race
✅ How the Coach Parry pacing charts will keep you on track
✅ What to expect in the taper phase starting next week