ULTIMATE Two Oceans Ultra Race Week Survival Guide
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.
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How to Nail the Last 2 Weeks Before Two Oceans Ultra
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-bandsTwo 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 😂
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Oceans Ultra Pacing Strategy & Last Big Week
Grab your pace chart here: https://coachparry.com/two-oceans-pacing-bandsThe 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
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How to Nail Your Two Oceans Race-Day Plan
The Two Oceans Ultra is getting closer! In this episode, Shona and Devlin break down everything you need to know about the race:🏃♂️ Shona’s last-minute qualifier—how it went and what she learned ❌ What to do if you didn’t qualify (without losing all your fitness) 📅 The final 4 weeks of training—what to focus on now ⛰️ A full route breakdown, including key climbs and pacing mistakes to avoid ⚠️ What happens if the race route changes last-minute?Plus, expert tips on race-day strategy, hydration, and staying strong to the finish. If you’re running Two Oceans, this one’s a must-listen! 🎧
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Running Oceans Ultra? Do This NOW
n this episode of the Constant Nek Podcast, we’re diving deep into everything you need to know just 5 weeks out from the Two Oceans Ultramarathon. With race day fast approaching, it’s crunch time—and we’re here to make sure you cross that finish line strong!🏃♂️ Key Topics Covered:- Essential Admin Reminders: Why updating your race profile by the deadline is a must to avoid losing your entry.- The Truth About Recovery Weeks: Why less is more right now—and why cramming in extra miles could spell disaster.- Pacing Strategy Secrets: How to avoid blowing up on the hills by pacing smart from the start.- The GPS Trap: Why you can’t trust your watch on race day—and what to use instead.- Nutrition Tips That Can Save Your Race: From breakfast strategies to race-day fueling mistakes to avoid.- Handling Last-Minute Niggles: Why taking time off now could save your entire race.🔥 Plus: We reveal why downhill running could secretly be sabotaging your race and how to pace the brutal climbs at Chapman’s Peak and Constantia Nek without burning out.Whether you’ve just qualified or have been training for months, this episode is packed with actionable tips to optimize your final weeks of preparation. Tune in to make sure you’re not making these common mistakes! 🎧🔥
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