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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 Your Comrades qualifier isn’t just about getting under five hours; when you run it, how hard you race it, and whether you chase a better seeding can affect your entire Comrades build.In this episode, Lindsey and Shona break down the best time to qualify, what to do if your qualifier goes wrong, whether chasing a faster seeding is actually worth it, and how your training should change depending on whether you’ve already qualified or still need to.

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 Francois missed his sub-11 Comrades goal by just 16 minutes, but ran a massive negative split and finished far stronger than most novices. So did his cautious race plan save his Comrades… or actually cost him his goal?

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 Are you actually on track for the Comrades Marathon you’re aiming for?Lindsey and Brad break down what your current marathon performance tells you about your realistic Comrades goal, when you should qualify, and the training mistake that could leave you exhausted before the most important part of your build even begins. Whether you’ve already qualified or haven’t run your qualifier yet, this could completely change how you approach Comrades 2027.

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 2026, Johnny Jansen van Rensburg broke the sub-3-hour marathon barrier and earned a Comrades silver medal after years of steadily improving.But the story did not stop there. Just weeks later, he went on to win the Washie 100 Miler in 15:40. So what changed? In this episode, Lindsey unpacks the training, strength work, fueling, mindset and consistency behind Johnny’s huge breakthrough and how he went from chasing better times to becoming a Comrades silver medalist and 100-mile winner.

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 Anna had a 3:55 marathon behind her and a 9:50 Comrades goal. She started conservatively, but by around 28km, something already felt wrong. She eventually finished in 11:34. So what happened?  When a race goes wrong, it’s easy to question your pacing or wonder whether you should have done more long runs. But were those actually the problem here?

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 2026 Comrades champion George Kusche reveals what really went into his record-breaking win, the training mistake he won’t repeat, and what he’s changing for the 2027 Down Run.

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 You’re in for Comrades 2027. So what should your training actually look like right now?In this episode, Lindsey Parry and Devlin Eyden break down where novice and experienced Comrades runners should be at this stage of the year, when to start introducing intensity, how much speed work you really need, and the warning signs that you may be doing too much too soon.

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 had the fitness, the marathon time and enough training to run a sub-9 Comrades.So how did a realistic Bill Rowan goal turn into an 11:45 finish? In this Comrades Race Roast, Lindsey breaks down the training and race data to reveal three mistakes that completely changed Ian’s day, including one that started in the opening kilometres. If you’re preparing for the 2027 Comrades Down Run, this is a race strategy lesson you do not want to learn the hard way.

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 You’re scared that missing a run will ruin your Comrades preparation. But what if doing it is the bigger mistake? Lindsey and Dr Kelly unpack the warning signs runners brush off, why pushing through can backfire, and what really happens to your fitness when you take a few days off.

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 At 33, Jade doesn’t fit the picture many people have in their heads of a typical Comrades runner.But what pulled her from the marathon into the Ultimate Human Race was far bigger than chasing a finish time. In this episode, Jade opens up about the personal reason she took on Comrades, the doubts she had along the way, what surprised her most about the experience, and why she believes far more young women should be standing on that start line. And with two Comrades finishes already behind her, including a silver medal, she’s now considering a goal that even she admits scares her.

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 Comrades 2027 is already shaping up to be very different, and getting your entry is only the beginning. In this episode, Lindsey and Brad break down what runners need to know about the new entry process, where your training should realistically be right now, and why rushing your qualifier could do more harm than good. They also unpack one area many Comrades runners get wrong: fuelling your qualifier like you would fuel Comrades itself. Whether you’re chasing your first Comrades medal or coming back for another, this episode will help you make smarter decisions now that could make a huge difference later.

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 Strength Training For Comrades Runners: https://www.coachparry.com/comrades-strength-training?utm_source=youtube-sa-races&utm_medium=video-description&utm_campaign=video-9Training for Comrades is about far more than simply building mileage. There’s one part of preparation that many runners continuously push aside, yet it could make an enormous difference when your legs are taking a beating deep into the 2027 Down Run. In this episode, Devlin Eyden and Shona Hendricks unpack why so many Comrades runners struggle with this part of their training, what actually counts, and how to fit it into an already busy running week without compromising your key sessions.

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 Clement Manyathela is one of South Africa’s best-known broadcasters, but away from the microphone, he’s become completely hooked on the Comrades Marathon.And his journey has been anything but straightforward. In this episode of Down, Brad sits down with Clement to talk about how he went from running just a few kilometres to taking on Comrades, why running became such an important outlet from the pressure of broadcasting, and what keeps pulling him back to one of the toughest races in the world.

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 Submit Your Comrades Down Run for Coach Parry to analyse: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfItj9wBJzpriG1crtOvYjYjTN7ifiMMKFG-HEuCtlMUMRdIw/viewformToday, the team dives into another Comrades Roast to uncover how a few seemingly small training decisions can add up to a costly race day.  From pushing too hard in a late qualifier to recovery, taper timing and mental energy, this episode breaks down the mistakes that could be standing between you and your Comrades goal.

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 The road to Comrades 2027 has started, but that does not mean you should be training for Comrades just yet.In this episode, Coach Lindsey explains what experienced Comrades runners and first-time runners should be doing in August, why qualifying too early can backfire, and the warning signs that you may still be carrying fatigue from Comrades 2026