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 71 episodes available.

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast episodes:

November 17, 2025 70-Year-Old Barefoot Runner Crushes Comrades
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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.
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44min
November 10, 2025 Trail Queen to Tar: Landie Greyling’s Back-to-Back Comrades Journey
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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.
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33min
November 03, 2025 The Comrades Comeback You HAVE To Hear: Liv & Albert's INCREDIBLE Story
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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.
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53min
October 27, 2025Comrades 2026 just got REAL
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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
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26min
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.
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35min
October 13, 2025 The Man Who Runs Comrades in a Cow Suit (Richard Laskey’s Untold 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

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.
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49min
October 06, 2025 Tete Dijana: Inside the Mind of a Comrades Champion
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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 special edition, Brad sits down with 2025 Comrades Champion, Tete Dijana. From his humble beginnings to becoming a back-to-back Comrades winner, Tete opens up about his training, recovery, mental strength, and the life-changing impact of the world’s greatest ultramarathon. This is a raw, inspiring conversation with one of the greatest modern-day Comrades athletes.
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27min
September 29, 2025 Peak Block Survival: Recovery, Heat Strategy, and When NOT to Chase a Qualifier
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
Berlin was hot-hot-hot and Lindsay felt every kilometer. In this episode of UP we cover: how to pace and cool in the heat, the smartest way to survive peak marathon block, what to do if an injury nukes your qualifier, a calm plan for Comrades 2026 novices, Two Oceans ballot realities (and alternatives), plus news on Cape Town pacing bands and Comrades’ new race director.
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33min
September 22, 2025 Why Comrades Is About More Than Medals (Featuring Comrades Board Member Nontuthuko Mashimane
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

In this episode, we sit down with Nontuthuko Mashimane to unpack the incredible role of charities at the Comrades Marathon. We explore the inspiring causes behind the race, how donations make a difference, and—most importantly—how runners can get involved and give back while chasing their Comrades dream.
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41min
September 15, 2025 The TRUTH About Comrades Pacing Buses
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
As we look ahead to Comrades Marathon 2026, Brad sits down with Stuart Mann from runningmann.co.za to unpack race-day data on pacing buses: how “sticky” they really are, who actually finishes with them, when they help (and when they don’t), and what this means for your race strategy. We also touch on negative vs positive splits, medal targets (e.g., Bill Rowan sub-9, Robert Mtshali sub-10), and a surprising look at where runners fall off—or latch on—late in the race.
Plus: an emotional update on last week’s guest, Pie-Pacifque, and his remarkable story.
🎯 You’ll learn
- Whether you should run in a pacing bus or run your own race
- Where buses gain/lose runners and why the 12-hour bus behaves differently
- Why the sub-9 bus stands out—and where the 10-hour Wave 1 struggled
- How half-hour “buffer” pacing (e.g., 11:30 for a sub-12) can raise finish odds
- The reality on negative splits (down vs up) and how ego sneaks in
- Practical tips to avoid congestion and tailor pacing to your strengths (ups vs downs)
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37min

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