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Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Coach Parry

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Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Race Director Confessions: What Most Runners Don’t Know About Comrades

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes at the world’s most iconic ultramarathon? In this episode, Brad chats with Comrades Race Director Alain Dalais just weeks after the 2025 race to uncover the chaos, exhaustion, and triumphs. From sleepless nights to managing 24,000 athletes, you’ll never see race day the same way again.

4 days ago

33 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Schalk Bezhuidenhout's SHOCKINGLY Simple Comrades Strategy

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Schalk Bezhuidenhout ran his first Comrades Marathon in under 10 hours—with no fancy gear, no strength training, and barely a long run over 42K. In this raw, hilarious debrief, he shares the highs, the toilet breaks, the toe drama, and how he accidentally ran a negative split. A must-listen for any runner chasing Comrades glory.

1 week ago

30 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Comrades Tradition vs. Progress: How The CMA Balances Legacy and Innovation with Rory Steyn

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Join the CMA here: https://memberships.comrades.com/application

In this episode of Up, Brad Nadauld sits down with Comrades Marathon board member Rory Steyn to unpack how South Africa’s most iconic race is evolving while fiercely protecting its rich heritage. From dual starts and elite table improvements to the vision for 2027’s 100th run, we dive into the critical choices the board is making to preserve the spirit of Comrades while meeting the demands of a modern, world-class race. If you care about the future of Comrades, this is a must-listen.

2 weeks ago

53 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

This ONE Decision Will Make or Break Your Next Comrades

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 very first episode of our brand-new Comrades Marathon Podcast series as we gear up for the up run in Comrades 2026! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Hosted by Brad Nadauld and Coach Lindsey Parry, this episode kicks off your journey to running your best Comrades yet.

🎧 In this episode:
✅ How to train smart starting now – When and how to return to running after Comrades 2025
✅ Key changes to the race in 2025 – and how you can have a say in future decisions
✅ How to make a real impact – Why every runner should join the Comrades Marathon Association - Here's where to join: https://memberships.comrades.com/application
✅ Driving inclusivity – Addressing the challenges women face in preparing for Comrades
✅ The secret to massive improvements – Why year-round consistency trumps high mileage
✅ Minimum Effective Dose strength training – What it is and how to do it right without burnout
✅ Planning your next marathon – The ideal timeline to qualify stress-free for 2026
✅ What to do now – No matter your starting point (beginner or veteran), we break it all down

Whether you're a seasoned Comrades finisher or chasing your first medal, this episode is packed with insights to help you recover right, train smart, and build momentum from now through to June 2026

3 weeks ago

29 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

What To Learn From Comrades 2025 - The FULL 11:59:59 Debrief

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

A week post Comrades & it's important to look back at your race and take the lessons out for your next race (Even if it's not Comrades)

1 month ago

55 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

2025 Aches & Pains Party - The Live Podcast

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, we come to you from the exclusive Coach Parry Aches & Pains Party after the 2025 Comrades Marathon. Brad and Lindsey unpack Brad's epic finish and are joined by Comrades debut gold medalist Irvette van Zyl and the minister of Champions, Rory Petzer.

1 month ago

32 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Crunch Time: How To Save 20 Minutes On Race Day

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
2025 Comrades Pace Charts: https://coachparry.com/comrades-shop-2/
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

It’s Comrades Race Week! Brad’s back on the start line after 12 years, and Lindsey shares the three biggest race-day mistakes that could cost you your medal. Discover how to save 20 minutes on race day, avoid the dreaded bail bus, and finish strong, no matter what seeding you start in.

If there’s one podcast to listen to this week, it’s this one.

1 month ago

32 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

What No One Tells You About Comrades Race Week

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
2025 Comrades Pace Charts: https://coachparry.com/comrades-shop-2/
Join us at our Aches & Pains Party on the Durban beachfront!
Celebrate your achievement the day after the race with food, entertainment, and a medal-wearing community of fellow Comrades finishers. 🎖️ Only 100 tickets available. https://coachparry.com/party
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Two weeks to Comrades! In this episode, we unpack the final countdown: travel logistics, expo do's and don'ts, and race morning strategy.
Discover how to avoid race-ruining mistakes before you hit the start line!

1 month ago

33 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

CRITICAL: 2025 Comrades Route Run Through

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
2025 Comrades Pace Charts: https://coachparry.com/comrades-shop-2/
Join us at our Aches & Pains Party on the Durban beachfront!
Celebrate your achievement the day after the race with food, entertainment, and a medal-wearing community of fellow Comrades finishers. 🎖️ Only 100 tickets available. https://coachparry.com/party
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

In today's episode of Down, we walk you through the 2025 Down Run Route.

2 months ago

42 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

It’s Taper Time! Here’s EXACTLY What to Do

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
2025 Comrades Pace Charts: https://coachparry.com/comrades-shop-2/
Join us at our Aches & Pains Party on the Durban beachfront!
Celebrate your achievement the day after the race with food, entertainment, and a medal-wearing community of fellow Comrades finishers. 🎖️ Only 100 tickets available. https://coachparry.com/party
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
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 official Comrades Marathon podcast, Coach Lindsey Parry and Brad Nadauld finally answer the big question: Is it taper time? (Hint: YES — but it’s more strategic than you think.)

Lindsey breaks down exactly how to taper for Comrades, why it’s different from marathon tapers, how to handle mental anxiety and “phantom injuries,” and what runners should eat, avoid, and adjust in the final month.

2 months ago

27 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

BREAKING: Comrades Cut Offs

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
2025 Comrades Pace Charts: https://coachparry.com/comrades-shop-2/
Join us at our Aches & Pains Party on the Durban beachfront!
Celebrate your achievement the day after the race with food, entertainment, and a medal-wearing community of fellow Comrades finishers. 🎖️ Only 100 tickets available. https://coachparry.com/party
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

The Comrades Marathon Association has announced the cut offs for the 2025 edition. They're super generous, but there is a HUGE problem. In this special edition of the Down Podcast, Brad Nadauld gets Lindsey Parry's take on the cut offs and what they actually mean for the majority of the Comrades field.

2 months ago

19 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Comrades Finish Time Predictor (How To Avoid Goal Creep)

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Join us at our Aches & Pains Party on the Durban beachfront!
Celebrate your achievement the day after the race with food, entertainment, and a medal-wearing community of fellow Comrades finishers. 🎖️ Only 100 tickets available. https://coachparry.com/party
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

With just 5 weeks left to the Comrades Marathon 2025, it’s time to stop guessing and start locking in your realistic race day goal. In this week’s episode of the Coach Parry Comrades Marathon Podcast, Brad and Lindsey dive deep into how to calculate your target finish time, avoid common pitfalls like goal creep, and make the most of the final weeks of training.

💥 Whether you’re chasing a silver medal, aiming for a sub-12-hour finish, or simply want to arrive at race day prepared, this episode is packed with practical advice to guide your strategy in the crucial lead-up.

✅ What to do if you feel undertrained
✅ How to calculate your finish time using your marathon or 5K results
✅ When to start tapering
✅ The dangers of overtraining in May
✅ Why “undercooked” beats “overcooked” every time
✅ And how to avoid blowing up 60K into the race

2 months ago

28 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

This Comrades Struggle Is Real With 6 Weeks To Go

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

In this week's episode of Down, Brad Nadauld and Coach Lindsey Parry dive deep into what many runners are feeling right now — as Comrades Marathon training hits its peak.

Brad shares his personal struggles with fatigue, Facebook arguments, and the mental realization that race day is fast approaching. Lindsey explains why feeling tired at this stage is completely normal and why now, with six weeks to go, the next four weeks of training are critical.

You'll hear:

- Why it's okay (and normal) to feel scared, unprepared, and even panicked about Comrades right now.
- The real meaning behind the South African phrase "vasbyt" and why it’s the perfect mindset for this phase of training.
- The importance of using your long runs as dress rehearsals to test gear, nutrition, and mental strategies.
- How Brad is troubleshooting gear issues (like bad blisters) and Lindsey's advice on when and how to safely replace running shoes before Comrades.
- Why comparison on Strava is dangerous and how to focus on your own race journey.
- Recovery strategies after long runs — including how many days off you should take and how to ease back into training safely.

PLUS: An exciting announcement about the Coach Parry Aches & Pains After Party happening the day after Comrades 2025 — limited spots available!

👉 If you're training for Comrades and feeling overwhelmed, tired, or anxious — this episode is a must-listen.

You're not alone, and there's still time to finish strong.

2 months ago

30 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Don't Ignore This Early Comrades WARNING System

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

You’re fitter than ever — and that’s where the danger starts.

In this episode, Lindsey and Brad break down why now is the most important time to train smart, not harder. They cover:

- The big mistake runners make during peak Comrades training
- How to use heart rate and HRV to stay on track
- Why chasing better seeding could ruin your race
- The shocking stat about injuries and DNFs

Plus, how to spot early signs of burnout — and exactly what to do about it.

2 months ago

29 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

How to Stay Sharp Before Comrades

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

The countdown is officially on. With just eight weeks to go until Comrades 2025, Brad and Lindsey dig into what really matters now: smart training, strategic recovery, and the mental prep that can make or break your race. Whether you're facing niggles, illness, life chaos, or just the pressure of the final stretch—this episode gives you the guidance you need to arrive confident and ready on race day.

3 months ago

37 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

This is CRITICAL for a Successful Comrades

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Brad ran the Two Oceans on Saturday and there are a few valuable lessons we can all learn out of his run.

3 months ago

33 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Runners Are Blowing Their Comrades Goals THIS Week—Don’t Be One of Them

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
The 2025 Comrades Roadmap Promo: http://coachparry.com/down25
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

With just over 10 weeks to go until Comrades 2025, Brad and Lindsey dive into how to handle the most important long runs in your buildup—including Two Oceans.

From tapering properly, avoiding injury, and managing pacing, to recovering the right way post-race, this episode is your go-to guide for not sabotaging your Comrades goal. Plus, a sneak peek into Brad’s nerves ahead of his first Two Oceans Ultra.

3 months ago

34 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Are You Ready For The ULTIMATE Test?

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab the Comrades Roadmap here: http://coachparry.com/down
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

Are you making the most of your long runs? With Two Oceans Marathon around the corner, it's time to put everything to the test—your pacing, nutrition, race-day gear, and strategy.
In this episode, Comrades Coach Lindsey Parry and Brad Nadauld break down why your next long run is your ultimate dress rehearsal for race day. Whether you're aiming for a PB or just hoping to cross the finish line strong, this episode will help you dial in the details so you’re fully prepared.
Plus, we answer the burning question: Should you run Comrades in carbon shoes?

3 months ago

29 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

Think You’re Ready for Comrades Hills? Listen to This First!

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab the Comrades Roadmap here: http://coachparry.com/down
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

With Comrades 2025 fast approaching, it’s time to tackle one of the race’s biggest challenges: HILLS! 🏔️ In this episode of Down with Coach Parry, we break down everything you need to know about hill training, recovery strategies, and how to prepare for the unique demands of the Comrades Marathon.

4 months ago

29 minutes

Up - A Comrades Marathon Podcast

UPDATE: What Comrades Runners Need To Know About The Start

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
Grab the Comrades Roadmap here: http://coachparry.com/down
Grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass

In this special edition version of Down Brad Nadauld & Lindsey Parry discuss what has come to light over the weekend regarding the Comrades Marathon start.

4 months ago

23 minutes