'Why Did I Enter?’ → ‘When’s the Next One?’(A Comrades Novice Story)
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribeResources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-MasterclassIn this raw and real Comrades debrief, Amish Kooverjee shares what it’s like to run 90K for the first time, battle unexpected chaos, and still fall in love with the race. From the magic of the start line to the moment everything unravelled, this one’s a must-listen for every future Comrades runner.
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The Hill Trick That Helped Gerda Steyn Float to the Finish Line
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribeResources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-MasterclassWhat does it take to win Comrades and still love every step of the journey? In this deep, heartfelt, and raw conversation, Brad chats to the 2025 Comrades Marathon women's champion, Gerda Steyn, just weeks after her victory. They unpack the mental strength it takes to race 90km, why she prefers the up run, how she trains for both versions of Comrades, and what it really means to carry the weight of a nation’s hopes on race day.
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What NO ONE Tells You About Post-Comrades Recovery
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribeResources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-MasterclassSubscribe to the Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://capetownmarathon.transistor.fm/subscribeWatch it here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-wdg2itWBd...Cape Town Marathon Training Webinar: https://coachparry.com/cape-town-marathon-webinar/In this episode of Up — the Comrades Marathon podcast brought to you by CoachParry.com, Brad Nadauld is joined by Coach Lindsey Parry to unpack where you should be in your training at the end of July 2025. Whether you're aiming for Cape Town Marathon, planning your Comrades 2026 debut, or figuring out how to recover properly post-Comrades, this episode is packed with practical advice.They also chat about:- Cape Town Marathon training timelines- Strength training for runners (no gym needed!)- Advice for beginners and returning runners- The importance of consistency — and why you shouldn’t rush your recovery- A fun suggestion to “earn” your back-to-back medal
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Race Director Confessions: What Most Runners Don’t Know About Comrades
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribeResources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-MasterclassEver wondered what really goes down behind the scenes at the world’s most iconic ultramarathon? In this episode, Brad chats with Comrades Race Director Alain Dalais just weeks after the 2025 race to uncover the chaos, exhaustion, and triumphs. From sleepless nights to managing 24,000 athletes, you’ll never see race day the same way again.
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribeResources mentioned in this podcast:Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-MasterclassSchalk Bezhuidenhout ran his first Comrades Marathon in under 10 hours—with no fancy gear, no strength training, and barely a long run over 42K. In this raw, hilarious debrief, he shares the highs, the toilet breaks, the toe drama, and how he accidentally ran a negative split. A must-listen for any runner chasing Comrades glory.
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