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- 4 days ago23 min
Almost PERFECT Comrades Race Strategy
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 actually cost him his goal?
- 1 weeks ago29 min
The Brutal Comrades Reality Check You Need NOW
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 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.
- 2 weeks ago31 min
MASSIVE Shift Behind This Comrades Silver
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, 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.
- 3 weeks ago18 min
She Started Slow. Her Comrades STILL Fell Apart.
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? 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?
- Oct 5, 202628 min
How the Comrades Champion REALLY Trains to Win
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.
- Sep 28, 202638 min
This Is Where Your Comrades Training Should Be NOW
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 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.
- Sep 21, 202620 min
How a Sub-9 Comrades Turned Into 11:45
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 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.
- Sep 14, 202634 min
The Run You Refuse to Skip Could Ruin 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-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 through can backfire, and what really happens to your fitness when you take a few days off.
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