Down - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

By Coach ParrySports Health & Fitness Fitness Running

Down - A Comrades Marathon Podcast episodes

March 30 This One Decision Will Decide Your Comrades Result
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Peak Comrades training is here… and with Two Oceans just 2 weeks away, runners are asking the same question:
👉 Can I race both?
But that’s the wrong question.
In this episode, we break down exactly how to use Two Oceans as a powerful training tool, without compromising your Comrades performance.
You’ll learn:
Why racing Oceans can hurt your Comrades result
The right pace strategy for your medal goal
How to structure your final long runs
The “Rule of 3” every Comrades runner must follow
How to train for hills, pacing, and run-walk strategy
If you’re serious about running your best Comrades… this is essential listening.
27 min
March 23 The Silver Bullet for Comrades Success (No One Talks About This)
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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

You’ve just smashed a big long run…
But what you do NEXT could make or break your Comrades.
In this episode, we break down:
👉 Exactly how to recover after big efforts
👉 What to do if you ran it TOO hard
👉 How to avoid injury in peak training
👉 The real “silver bullet” for race day success
Most runners think fitness comes from pushing harder…
But the truth? It comes from what you can recover from.
👇 Let us know in the comments:
Did you stick to your long run plan… or get caught up in the vibe?
25 min
March 16 This Can Cost You Weeks Of Comrades Training
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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

Peak Comrades training is here… but many runners are about to make a mistake that could cost them weeks of progress.
In this episode we talk about Om Die Dam, long runs, strength training, and the smartest way to handle niggles during peak training.
If you’re training for Comrades right now, this conversation could change how you approach the next few weeks.
27 min
March 09 What Your Weekly Mileage Should Actually Be Now
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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

After months of carefully holding back, building fitness, and qualifying, runners are now entering the most important phase of Comrades preparation.
But what should peak training actually look like? Are you running enough… or too much?
In this episode, Lindsay and Shona break down exactly where your mileage should be right now, depending on your Comrades goal, from finishing to silver medal ambitions.
31 min
March 02 COMRADES TRAINING STARTS NOW
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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

Comrades season has officially begun!
March marks the start of the real build. But before you charge into peak training, there’s something you need to get right.
In this episode, we break down:
• What “big training” actually means
• The 3 long runs rule (and why more isn’t better)
• How to recover properly from marathons and training races
• Why chasing mileage can ruin your Comrades
• The weekly mileage targets to aim for by the end of March
29 min
February 23 How Many Long Runs Do You REALLY Need for Comrades?
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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

Doing “all the long runs” for Comrades? Stop. Shona & Lindsey break down the real purpose of long runs, why 3 max is enough, what distance your longest one should be, and how “too hard” training runs can wreck your March consistency.
25 min
February 16 Your Comrades Nutrition Plan Needs Fixing
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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

In this episode, coach Shona and coach Lindsey break down race-week prep, recovery after your qualifier, and a simple race-day nutrition strategy you can actually execute (without risky last-minute carb-loading). We also cover what to do if you miss your qualifier, and how to start practicing fueling so you’re ready for Comrades.
26 min
February 09 Something No One Saw Coming for Comrades
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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

In this episode, Lindsey shares a carefully considered Comrades announcement, one that sets the tone for the training journey ahead.
From there, we dive into one of the most overlooked pillars of endurance performance: recovery. What it really means, why it’s essential, and why no amount of hard training can make up for poor recovery.
We cover:
- Why you only benefit from the training you recover from
- How fatigue, injury, and illness creep in when recovery is ignored
- The role of sleep and nutrition in getting fitter, stronger, and more resilient
- How to structure your week to absorb training rather than break down
If you’re training for Comrades, this episode will change how you think about your training and help you arrive on race day healthier and better prepared.
36 min
February 02 HUGE Interval Training Myth in Comrades Marathon Prep
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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

Think intervals will make you faster at Comrades? Think again.
In this episode, Coach Lindsey breaks down why interval training isn’t about speed for Comrades, how much intensity you actually need, and how to avoid the biggest training mistakes that lead to injury, burnout, and walking far more than you should on race day.
32 min
January 27 The Truth About Early-Season Comrades Training
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

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.
31 min