Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

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Everyone’s panicking… but should they be? 🫣
In this episode of UP, Shona and Comrades coach Lindsey Parry calm the January chaos, break down what actually matters right now, and explain why doing less early could be the secret to your best Comrades yet.

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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

Train for Comrades 2026 with us: https://coachparry.com/comrades-marathon-roadmap/
Subscribe to the audio podcast here: https://coachparry.transistor.fm/subscribeStrength training isn’t a “nice to have”; it’s the game-changer for Comrades.
In this episode, Lindsey & Shona break down:
- The real reason runners get injured 
- Why more running isn’t always better for Comrades performance
- The minimum effective dose strength plan that actually works
- What exercises matter most (glutes, hamstrings, quads + stability)
- CrossFit / Hyrox: when it helps… and when it can wreck your training
- Exactly how often you should do strength work now vs peak Comrades training
If you want to run stronger, pain-free, and more resilient all the way to the finish, this is the episode you can’t skip.

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

Welcome to the first UP episode for 2026, where Brad and Lindsey kick off the Comrades journey, unpack the two big January “training camps” (steady runners vs holiday-hit panickers), and explain when Comrades training officially starts. Plus: a huge change to the podcast lineup is revealed, and it sets up a whole new dynamic for the season.

An important update on Brad

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

In this episode, Brad chats to Koula Budler, a former 5FM and Top Billing presenter, now living in Texas, running a home bakery, juggling four kids, and training for her 8th Comrades as she chases that long-dreamed-of green number before 50.She shares what it’s really like to train for Comrades with zero family support nearby, crazy early-morning treadmill sessions, the massive gap in female participation, and why South African runners have no idea how lucky they are with races, clubs and community.