The Run Cape Town Podcast

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This episode is all about navigating the most critical phase of your marathon journey,  the taper.
We unpack what a proper recovery week should feel like, why less is more right now, and how to trust the work you’ve already done. Plus, we dive into one of the biggest concerns runners face at this stage: what to do if you feel a niggle, get sick, or something doesn’t feel quite right.
Should you push through? Back off? Panic?
We’ll guide you through how to manage injuries and illness in these final weeks, how to reduce your risk, and how to arrive at the start line feeling confident, healthy, and ready.

You’re 6 weeks out from the Cape Town Marathon… and this is where things start to get real.
From seeding anxiety to race-day nerves, many runners begin to second-guess their training right about now. But the biggest mistakes don’t come from lack of fitness, they come from how you interpret your races, your pacing, and your preparation.
In this episode, we break down:
• What your Cape Town Marathon seeding actually means (and why it matters)
• How to approach races in the final 6 weeks
• Why a bad race doesn’t mean a bad marathon
• The biggest pacing mistake that could cost you big on race day

The Cape Town Marathon is getting close… and what you do in the next few weeks can make or break your race.
With around 7 weeks to go, this is a critical phase of training, and most runners get it wrong.
In this episode of Run Cape Town, we cover:
🏃‍♂️ How to pace your Cape Town Marathon properly
🩹 Injury prevention in the final build-up
🧠 How to handle pressure, nerves & expectations
⏳ What you should be focusing on right now
Whether you're chasing a PB or just want to finish strong, this episode will help you arrive at the start line confident and ready.

In this episode of the Run Cape Town Podcast, we unpack one of the biggest challenges marathon runners face: how to build volume and intensity at the same time without tipping into fatigue, injury, or burnout.
Lindsey and Ntutu break down why easy runs need to be truly easy, why pace is not always the best guide, and how to manage training load so you can get the most out of your key sessions and long runs. They also dive into one of the most overlooked parts of marathon prep: race day nutrition and hydration.

Think recovery is a luxury? Think again. With Cape Town Marathon getting closer, Shona and Ntutu explain why poor recovery can sabotage your training, how to know when your body needs rest, and the simple habits that help you absorb training and arrive at the start line stronger.