Down - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

By Coach ParrySports Health & Fitness Fitness Running

Down - A Comrades Marathon Podcast episodes

January 19 This ONE Habit Saves Your 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

Train for Comrades 2026 with us: https://coachparry.com/comrades-marathon-roadmap/
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Strength 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.
28 min
January 12 The First Step to Comrades 2026
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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

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.
26 min
December 02, 2025 Emergency Update From Brad
An important update on Brad
1 min
November 24, 2025 Why Koula Is Coming Back to 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, 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.
27 min
November 17, 2025 70-Year-Old Barefoot Runner Crushes 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

He started running in his mid-50s… and ran Comrades at 70. Barefoot.
In this episode, Brad chats to Dr. Sidy– a retired French diplomat turned barefoot ultra runner who has:
- Run 500+ marathons and ultras
- Raced on every continent
- Finished his 4th Comrades just after turning 70
He shares how a joke at the Chicago Marathon changed his life, why he believes every human should run Comrades at least once, and how he’s still running 600km+ a month in his 70s without falling apart.
42 min
November 10, 2025 Trail Queen to Tar: Landie Greyling’s Back-to-Back Comrades Journey
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

Back-to-back Comrades finisher, SA marathon champ, and trail-running icon Landie Greyling joins Brad to unpack the leap from mountains to 90 km of tar. She shares the exact switches that build road speed, how she juggles training with motherhood, and why the up-and-down runs feel like two different sports.
We talk pacing vs. terrain flow, strength work after 40, crowd energy, shoe choices, and whether a Comrades gold is on the cards for 2026.
32 min
November 03, 2025 The Comrades Comeback You HAVE To Hear: Liv & Albert's INCREDIBLE Story
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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

What does it take to chase a dream for a decade and finally nail it on attempt number ten? In this goosebump-filled Comrades story, Albert Fayard sets out for his 30th finish and that coveted triple green number… but he doesn’t go alone. His physiotherapist, Olivia 'Liv' Schiller, swaps the treatment room for the start pen, pacing, nudging, and downright dragging him through doubt, cramps, and the darkest patches to glory. It’s grit, heartbreak, teamwork and the kind of finish that reminds you why Comrades is the greatest human story on tar.
52 min
October 27, 2025Comrades 2026 just got REAL
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
Today’s episode is a big one: Comrades 2026 entries open for CMA/Green Number members — and we’re sharing exactly how to use the next few weeks wisely (especially after the Cape Town Marathon cancellation) so you keep your fitness, get qualified early, and set up a stress-free build to Comrades.
We’re also running a limited-time special on our Comrades Marathon Training Roadmap to celebrate entries opening. And… we’re laying out the non-negotiables of how we coach Comrades runners (so you can decide if we’re your people).
What you’ll learn
How to pivot smartly after Cape Town Marathon’s cancellation
Why qualifying now is a huge physical & psychological win
The ideal approach for novices vs. experienced runners
The 4 things you won’t do if you train with us
25 min
October 20, 2025 Cracking the Ultra Code with Carla Molinaro
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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-bound and cake-fueled! 🏃‍♀️🎂 Ultra star Carla Molinaro - LEJOG record-smasher, Two Oceans podium finisher, and 2025 Comrades Top 10 - opens up on racing with joy, riding the pain waves, and why passing cyclists on Chappies might be tougher than gold. Lessons on grit, play, and the mindset to go very, very far.
35 min
October 13, 2025 The Man Who Runs Comrades in a Cow Suit (Richard Laskey’s Untold Story)
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

This episode of Up is raw, emotional, and downright inspiring. Brad sits down with Richard Laskey, better known to many as “the guy in the cow suit” at the Comrades Marathon.
But behind the costume is a story of unimaginable loss, resilience, recovery, and purpose.
From running one of the toughest ultra-marathons on earth in a sweltering cow suit to raising millions for kids with cancer, to fighting his own battles with addiction, Richard’s journey is about grit, giving back, and never giving up.
49 min