Down - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

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Comrades 2027 is officially on the horizon, and the excitement around the 100th running is already massive.In this episode, Brad is back with Official Comrades Coach Lindsey Parry to look at how you should approach your Comrades 2027 training, whether you ran in 2026, are returning after a long break, or are hoping to take on Comrades for the very first time.
They talk about why you should not rush back into hard training, how to structure the rest of your year, when to think about qualifying, and why consistency now matters more than chasing massive mileage too early.
If Comrades 2027 is on your radar, this is where your journey starts.

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After 17 years away from running Comrades, Lindsey returned with a conservative race plan, serious strength training, smart pacing… and still had to battle brutal hills, blazing heat, cramping calves, and the mental chaos of Poly Shortts.In this episode, we unpack his full race debrief: what worked, what nearly ruined the day, why strength training changed his recovery, how he ran a negative split, and the biggest lessons every Comrades runner needs to hear before the historic 100th edition.
Whether you finished, didn’t finish, or are already dreaming of Comrades 2027... this one is packed with powerful lessons, honest mistakes, and the kind of inspiration only Comrades can deliver.

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At Comrades, the runner may cross the finish line, but the seconder can make or break the day.
In this episode, Lindsey and Hayley share what every Comrades seconder needs to know before race day: the pressure, the planning, the chaos, and the small moments that can change everything.
Whether you’re seconding for the first time or you’ve done it before, this is one to listen to before you stand on the side of the road.

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

Kilometer Studios Space Bag: https://artofendurance.co.za/catalogue/space-bag/
Grab your Aches & Pains party tickets here: https://shop.coachparry.comIn today's episode of UP, Shona and Lindsey will show you exactly how to save 20 minutes on race day. If you only listen to one podcast in the build-up to the 2026 Comrades Marathon, make sure it is this one.

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Two weeks to Comrades, and this is where pacing mistakes can quietly ruin your race.In this episode, we break down the Comrades Up Run route, the key climbs, where runners lose control, and how to use your pacing band properly on race day.
You’ll learn why the first 36km are not the place to take risks, where the route starts to open up, and how smart pacing can help you protect your legs for the sections that really matter.
If you’re nervous about the route, your pacing chart, or how to approach race day, this episode will help you feel calmer, clearer, and better prepared.