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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How many episodes does Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast episodes:

February 09, 2026 Something No One Saw Coming for Comrades
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, 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.
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37min
February 02, 2026 HUGE Interval Training Myth in Comrades Marathon Prep
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

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.
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33min
January 27, 2026 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.
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32min
January 19, 2026 This ONE Habit Saves Your Comrades
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

Train for Comrades 2026 with us: https://coachparry.com/comrades-marathon-roadmap/
Subscribe to the audio podcast here: https://coachparry.transistor.fm/subscribe
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.
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29min
January 12, 2026 The First Step to Comrades 2026
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

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.
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28min
December 02, 2025 Emergency Update From Brad
An important update on Brad
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1min
November 24, 2025 Why Koula Is Coming Back to Comrades
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, 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.
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28min
November 17, 2025 70-Year-Old Barefoot Runner Crushes Comrades
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

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
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.
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33min
November 03, 2025 The Comrades Comeback You HAVE To Hear: Liv & Albert's INCREDIBLE 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

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

FAQs about Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast:

How many episodes does Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast have?

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