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Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Coach Parry 96 Episodes Nov 2, 2026

Join the Coach Parry team as they help you get the medal you're chasing at the 2026 Comrades Marathon. This podcast provides training tips, race strategies, and motivation for runners preparing for the iconic South African ultramarathon.

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Almost PERFECT Comrades Race Strategy
Almost PERFECT Comrades Race Strategy Nov 2, 2026 1422  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-MasterclassFrancois 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 act
The Brutal Comrades Reality Check You Need NOW
The Brutal Comrades Reality Check You Need NOW Oct 26, 2026 1773  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-MasterclassAre 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 sh
MASSIVE Shift Behind This Comrades Silver
MASSIVE Shift Behind This Comrades Silver Oct 19, 2026 1914  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-MasterclassIn 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,
She Started Slow. Her Comrades STILL Fell Apart.
She Started Slow. Her Comrades STILL Fell Apart. Oct 12, 2026 1093  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-MasterclassAnna 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?  W
How the Comrades Champion REALLY Trains to Win
How the Comrades Champion REALLY Trains to Win Oct 5, 2026 1709  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-Masterclass2026 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. 
This Is Where Your Comrades Training Should Be NOW
This Is Where Your Comrades Training Should Be NOW Sep 28, 2026 2292  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-MasterclassYou’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 sh
How a Sub-9 Comrades Turned Into 11:45
How a Sub-9 Comrades Turned Into 11:45 Sep 21, 2026 1226  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-MasterclassHe 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 dow
The Run You Refuse to Skip Could Ruin Your Comrades
The Run You Refuse to Skip Could Ruin Your Comrades Sep 14, 2026 2093  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-MasterclassYou’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 thr
Why Comrades Changes You More Than You Expect
Why Comrades Changes You More Than You Expect Sep 7, 2026 1999  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-MasterclassAt 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
Comrades 2027 Entry Warning
Comrades 2027 Entry Warning Aug 31, 2026 1982  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-MasterclassComrades 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
Your Legs Will FAIL at Comrades 2027 If You Ignore This
Your Legs Will FAIL at Comrades 2027 If You Ignore This Aug 24, 2026 2064  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-MasterclassStrength 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 Co
Clement Manyathela’s Comrades Revenge
Clement Manyathela’s Comrades Revenge Aug 17, 2026 2384  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-MasterclassClement 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 st

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