Episodes

  • She Started Slow. Her Comrades STILL Fell Apart.

    She Started Slow. Her Comrades STILL Fell Apart.
    Oct 12 2026

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    Anna had a 3:55 marathon behind her and a 9:50 Comrades goal. She started conservatively, but by around 28km, something already felt wrong. She eventually finished in 11:34. So what happened?

    When a race goes wrong, it’s easy to question your pacing or wonder whether you should have done more long runs. But were those actually the problem here?
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    18 mins
  • How the Comrades Champion REALLY Trains to Win

    How the Comrades Champion REALLY Trains to Win
    Oct 5 2026

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    2026 Comrades champion George Kusche reveals what really went into his record-breaking win, the training mistake he won’t repeat, and what he’s changing for the 2027 Down Run.
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    28 mins
  • This Is Where Your Comrades Training Should Be NOW

    This Is Where Your Comrades Training Should Be NOW
    Sep 28 2026

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    You’re in for Comrades 2027. So what should your training actually look like right now?

    In this episode, Lindsey Parry and Devlin Eyden break down where novice and experienced Comrades runners should be at this stage of the year, when to start introducing intensity, how much speed work you really need, and the warning signs that you may be doing too much too soon.
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    38 mins
  • How a Sub-9 Comrades Turned Into 11:45

    How a Sub-9 Comrades Turned Into 11:45
    Sep 21 2026

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    He had the fitness, the marathon time and enough training to run a sub-9 Comrades.

    So how did a realistic Bill Rowan goal turn into an 11:45 finish?

    In this Comrades Race Roast, Lindsey breaks down the training and race data to reveal three mistakes that completely changed Ian’s day, including one that started in the opening kilometres.

    If you’re preparing for the 2027 Comrades Down Run, this is a race strategy lesson you do not want to learn the hard way.
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    20 mins
  • The Run You Refuse to Skip Could Ruin Your Comrades

    The Run You Refuse to Skip Could Ruin Your Comrades
    Sep 14 2026

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    Resources mentioned in this podcast:
    Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass


    You’re scared that missing a run will ruin your Comrades preparation.
    But what if doing it is the bigger mistake?
    Lindsey and Dr Kelly unpack the warning signs runners brush off, why pushing through can backfire, and what really happens to your fitness when you take a few days off.
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    35 mins
  • Why Comrades Changes You More Than You Expect

    Why Comrades Changes You More Than You Expect
    Sep 7 2026

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    At 33, Jade doesn’t fit the picture many people have in their heads of a typical Comrades runner.

    But what pulled her from the marathon into the Ultimate Human Race was far bigger than chasing a finish time.

    In this episode, Jade opens up about the personal reason she took on Comrades, the doubts she had along the way, what surprised her most about the experience, and why she believes far more young women should be standing on that start line.

    And with two Comrades finishes already behind her, including a silver medal, she’s now considering a goal that even she admits scares her.
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    33 mins
  • Comrades 2027 Entry Warning

    Comrades 2027 Entry Warning
    Aug 31 2026

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    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.
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    33 mins
  • Your Legs Will FAIL at Comrades 2027 If You Ignore This

    Your Legs Will FAIL at Comrades 2027 If You Ignore This
    Aug 24 2026

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    Resources mentioned in this podcast:
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    Strength Training For Comrades Runners: https://www.coachparry.com/comrades-strength-training?utm_source=youtube-sa-races&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=video-9

    Training 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.
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    34 mins