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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 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

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 a near-perfect Comrades Marathon look like?In this episode, Coach Lindsey & Brad break down the pacing, training and race-day decisions behind Danie’s incredible 6:32 Down Run. Danie started conservatively, maintained an exceptionally even effort and finished four minutes faster in the second half. The result was a huge PB and a performance that exceeded even Lindsey’s best predicted finishing time.

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/viewformShe finished her first Comrades Marathon down run with just over six minutes to spare. But was her race actually well paced, or was she much closer to disaster than the finishing time suggests? In this Comrades Race Roast, Lindsey and Brad analyse a novice runner’s training, pacing, heart rate and race-day execution. She completed nearly 800 kilometres in training, ran a 60-kilometre long run and reached halfway in 5:57 while chasing a sub-12-hour finish. The data reveals where she got it right, where she took unnecessary risks and why going only a few minutes faster in the first half could have completely changed her result.

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 100th Comrades Marathon is coming, and demand for 2027 is expected to be bigger than ever.Comrades Marathon Association Chairperson Mark Leathers joins Brad to reveal what runners need to know about the 2027 entry process, the planned ballot, early entry access, the race cap and whether the announced race date is secure. They also look back at the biggest issues from the 2026 race, including traffic problems, the television broadcast and the improvements being planned for 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 this episode of Down, the Coach Parry Comrades Marathon Podcast, Brad chats with Dave Ingram, a remarkable Comrades athlete who has earned 13 Vic Clapham medals by walking every step of every race. Dave shares how he qualifies for Comrades, his unique training philosophy, race-day pacing strategies, and why walking with purpose can be a powerful advantage. Whether you're planning to run, walk, or use a run-walk strategy at Comrades 2027, this conversation is packed with practical insights on pacing, confidence, recovery, and finishing strong.