From 11 Hours to Silver Medals in Comrades - The Sipho Marima 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-MasterclassGet ready for an inspiring and energy-packed conversation with the unstoppable Sipho Marima as we dive into his journey from soccer to running, from half marathons to five Comrades finishes, and what his secret weapon is. We unpack the rise of Hyrox, the mental game behind chasing silver medals, and the life lessons this “cult” race keeps teaching year after year.
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The Minister of Champions vs. The Final 10K
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-MasterclassFrom electric blankets in Durban to last-minute Comrades hustle, comedian and runner Rory Petzer is back on Up with stories that'll make you laugh, cringe, and maybe lace up again. We talk about surviving Comrades 2025, the itch to run again, dying on stage (literally and comedically), and why stand-up comedy might be scarier than the final 10K of the up run.
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'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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