Episodes

  • Why Koula Is Coming Back to Comrades

    Why Koula Is Coming Back to Comrades
    Nov 24 2025

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    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, Brad chats to Koula Budler, a former 5FM and Top Billing presenter, now living in Texas, running a home bakery, juggling four kids, and training for her 8th Comrades as she chases that long-dreamed-of green number before 50.

    She shares what it’s really like to train for Comrades with zero family support nearby, crazy early-morning treadmill sessions, the massive gap in female participation, and why South African runners have no idea how lucky they are with races, clubs and community.
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    28 mins
  • 70-Year-Old Barefoot Runner Crushes Comrades

    70-Year-Old Barefoot Runner Crushes Comrades
    Nov 17 2025

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    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 started running in his mid-50s… and ran Comrades at 70. Barefoot.
    In this episode, Brad chats to Dr. Sidy– a retired French diplomat turned barefoot ultra runner who has:
    - Run 500+ marathons and ultras
    - Raced on every continent
    - Finished his 4th Comrades just after turning 70

    He shares how a joke at the Chicago Marathon changed his life, why he believes every human should run Comrades at least once, and how he’s still running 600km+ a month in his 70s without falling apart.
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    43 mins
  • Trail Queen to Tar: Landie Greyling’s Back-to-Back Comrades Journey

    Trail Queen to Tar: Landie Greyling’s Back-to-Back Comrades Journey
    Nov 10 2025

    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


    Back-to-back Comrades finisher, SA marathon champ, and trail-running icon Landie Greyling joins Brad to unpack the leap from mountains to 90 km of tar. She shares the exact switches that build road speed, how she juggles training with motherhood, and why the up-and-down runs feel like two different sports.

    We talk pacing vs. terrain flow, strength work after 40, crowd energy, shoe choices, and whether a Comrades gold is on the cards for 2026.
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    32 mins
  • The Comrades Comeback You HAVE To Hear: Liv & Albert's INCREDIBLE Story

    The Comrades Comeback You HAVE To Hear: Liv & Albert's INCREDIBLE Story
    Nov 3 2025

    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 it take to chase a dream for a decade and finally nail it on attempt number ten? In this goosebump-filled Comrades story, Albert Fayard sets out for his 30th finish and that coveted triple green number… but he doesn’t go alone. His physiotherapist, Olivia 'Liv' Schiller, swaps the treatment room for the start pen, pacing, nudging, and downright dragging him through doubt, cramps, and the darkest patches to glory. It’s grit, heartbreak, teamwork and the kind of finish that reminds you why Comrades is the greatest human story on tar.
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    53 mins
  • Comrades 2026 just got REAL

    Comrades 2026 just got REAL
    Oct 27 2025

    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

    Today’s episode is a big one: Comrades 2026 entries open for CMA/Green Number members — and we’re sharing exactly how to use the next few weeks wisely (especially after the Cape Town Marathon cancellation) so you keep your fitness, get qualified early, and set up a stress-free build to Comrades.

    We’re also running a limited-time special on our Comrades Marathon Training Roadmap to celebrate entries opening. And… we’re laying out the non-negotiables of how we coach Comrades runners (so you can decide if we’re your people).

    What you’ll learn

    • How to pivot smartly after Cape Town Marathon’s cancellation
    • Why qualifying now is a huge physical & psychological win
    • The ideal approach for novices vs. experienced runners
    • The 4 things you won’t do if you train with us
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    26 mins
  • Cracking the Ultra Code with Carla Molinaro

    Cracking the Ultra Code with Carla Molinaro
    Oct 20 2025

    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-bound and cake-fueled! 🏃‍♀️🎂 Ultra star Carla Molinaro - LEJOG record-smasher, Two Oceans podium finisher, and 2025 Comrades Top 10 - opens up on racing with joy, riding the pain waves, and why passing cyclists on Chappies might be tougher than gold. Lessons on grit, play, and the mindset to go very, very far.
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    35 mins
  • The Man Who Runs Comrades in a Cow Suit (Richard Laskey’s Untold Story)

    The Man Who Runs Comrades in a Cow Suit (Richard Laskey’s Untold Story)
    Oct 13 2025

    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


    This episode of Up is raw, emotional, and downright inspiring. Brad sits down with Richard Laskey, better known to many as “the guy in the cow suit” at the Comrades Marathon.
    But behind the costume is a story of unimaginable loss, resilience, recovery, and purpose.
    From running one of the toughest ultra-marathons on earth in a sweltering cow suit to raising millions for kids with cancer, to fighting his own battles with addiction, Richard’s journey is about grit, giving back, and never giving up.
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    50 mins
  • Tete Dijana: Inside the Mind of a Comrades Champion

    Tete Dijana: Inside the Mind of a Comrades Champion
    Oct 6 2025

    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 special edition, Brad sits down with 2025 Comrades Champion, Tete Dijana. From his humble beginnings to becoming a back-to-back Comrades winner, Tete opens up about his training, recovery, mental strength, and the life-changing impact of the world’s greatest ultramarathon. This is a raw, inspiring conversation with one of the greatest modern-day Comrades athletes.
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    28 mins