Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

By Coach Parry

Join the Coach Parry team as they help you get the medal you're chasing at the 2026 Comrades Marathon... more

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The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast episodes:

July 21, 2025 What NO ONE Tells You About Post-Comrades Recovery
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Subscribe to the Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://capetownmarathon.transistor.fm/subscribe
Watch 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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27min
July 14, 2025 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/subscribe
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Ever 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.
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35min
July 07, 2025 Schalk Bezhuidenhout's SHOCKINGLY Simple Comrades Strategy
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Schalk 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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32min
June 30, 2025 Comrades Tradition vs. Progress: How The CMA Balances Legacy and Innovation with Rory Steyn
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Join the CMA here: https://memberships.comrades.com/application
In this episode of Up, Brad Nadauld sits down with Comrades Marathon board member Rory Steyn to unpack how South Africa’s most iconic race is evolving while fiercely protecting its rich heritage. From dual starts and elite table improvements to the vision for 2027’s 100th run, we dive into the critical choices the board is making to preserve the spirit of Comrades while meeting the demands of a modern, world-class race. If you care about the future of Comrades, this is a must-listen.
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55min
June 23, 2025 This ONE Decision Will Make or Break Your Next Comrades
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe
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 very first episode of our brand-new Comrades Marathon Podcast series as we gear up for the up run in Comrades 2026! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Hosted by Brad Nadauld and Coach Lindsey Parry, this episode kicks off your journey to running your best Comrades yet.

🎧 In this episode:
✅ How to train smart starting now – When and how to return to running after Comrades 2025
✅ Key changes to the race in 2025 – and how you can have a say in future decisions
✅ How to make a real impact – Why every runner should join the Comrades Marathon Association - Here's where to join: https://memberships.comrades.com/application
✅ Driving inclusivity – Addressing the challenges women face in preparing for Comrades
✅ The secret to massive improvements – Why year-round consistency trumps high mileage
✅ Minimum Effective Dose strength training – What it is and how to do it right without burnout
✅ Planning your next marathon – The ideal timeline to qualify stress-free for 2026
✅ What to do now – No matter your starting point (beginner or veteran), we break it all down
Whether you're a seasoned Comrades finisher or chasing your first medal, this episode is packed with insights to help you recover right, train smart, and build momentum from now through to June 2026
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31min
June 16, 2025 What To Learn From Comrades 2025 - The FULL 11:59:59 Debrief
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass
A week post Comrades & it's important to look back at your race and take the lessons out for your next race (Even if it's not Comrades)
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57min
June 09, 2025 2025 Aches & Pains Party - The Live Podcast
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe
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 of Down, we come to you from the exclusive Coach Parry Aches & Pains Party after the 2025 Comrades Marathon. Brad and Lindsey unpack Brad's epic finish and are joined by Comrades debut gold medalist Irvette van Zyl and the minister of Champions, Rory Petzer.
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34min
June 02, 2025 Crunch Time: How To Save 20 Minutes On Race Day
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

It’s Comrades Race Week! Brad’s back on the start line after 12 years, and Lindsey shares the three biggest race-day mistakes that could cost you your medal. Discover how to save 20 minutes on race day, avoid the dreaded bail bus, and finish strong, no matter what seeding you start in.
If there’s one podcast to listen to this week, it’s this one.
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32min
May 26, 2025 What No One Tells You About Comrades Race Week
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe
Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Two weeks to Comrades! In this episode, we unpack the final countdown: travel logistics, expo do's and don'ts, and race morning strategy.
Discover how to avoid race-ruining mistakes before you hit the start line!
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33min
May 19, 2025 CRITICAL: 2025 Comrades Route Run Through
Subscribe to the Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Podcast here: https://runcapetownpodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe
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 today's episode of Down, we walk you through the 2025 Down Run Route.
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41min

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