Episodes

  • Your Comrades Nutrition Plan Needs Fixing

    Your Comrades Nutrition Plan Needs Fixing
    Feb 16 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


    In this episode, coach Shona and coach Lindsey break down race-week prep, recovery after your qualifier, and a simple race-day nutrition strategy you can actually execute (without risky last-minute carb-loading). We also cover what to do if you miss your qualifier, and how to start practicing fueling so you’re ready for Comrades.
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    27 mins
  • Something No One Saw Coming for Comrades

    Something No One Saw Coming for Comrades
    Feb 9 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


    In this episode, Lindsey shares a carefully considered Comrades announcement, one that sets the tone for the training journey ahead.

    From there, we dive into one of the most overlooked pillars of endurance performance: recovery. What it really means, why it’s essential, and why no amount of hard training can make up for poor recovery.

    We cover:
    - Why you only benefit from the training you recover from
    - How fatigue, injury, and illness creep in when recovery is ignored
    - The role of sleep and nutrition in getting fitter, stronger, and more resilient
    - How to structure your week to absorb training rather than break down

    If you’re training for Comrades, this episode will change how you think about your training and help you arrive on race day healthier and better prepared.
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    37 mins
  • HUGE Interval Training Myth in Comrades Marathon Prep

    HUGE Interval Training Myth in Comrades Marathon Prep
    Feb 2 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


    Think intervals will make you faster at Comrades? Think again.
    In this episode, Coach Lindsey breaks down why interval training isn’t about speed for Comrades, how much intensity you actually need, and how to avoid the biggest training mistakes that lead to injury, burnout, and walking far more than you should on race day.
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    32 mins
  • The Truth About Early-Season Comrades Training

    The Truth About Early-Season Comrades Training
    Jan 27 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


    Everyone’s panicking… but should they be? 🫣
    In this episode of UP, Shona and Comrades coach Lindsey Parry calm the January chaos, break down what actually matters right now, and explain why doing less early could be the secret to your best Comrades yet.
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    32 mins
  • This ONE Habit Saves Your Comrades

    This ONE Habit Saves Your Comrades
    Jan 19 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


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    Strength training isn’t a “nice to have”; it’s the game-changer for Comrades.

    In this episode, Lindsey & Shona break down:

    - The real reason runners get injured
    - Why more running isn’t always better for Comrades performance
    - The minimum effective dose strength plan that actually works
    - What exercises matter most (glutes, hamstrings, quads + stability)
    - CrossFit / Hyrox: when it helps… and when it can wreck your training
    - Exactly how often you should do strength work now vs peak Comrades training

    If you want to run stronger, pain-free, and more resilient all the way to the finish, this is the episode you can’t skip.
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    29 mins
  • The First Step to Comrades 2026

    The First Step to Comrades 2026
    Jan 12 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


    Welcome to the first UP episode for 2026, where Brad and Lindsey kick off the Comrades journey, unpack the two big January “training camps” (steady runners vs holiday-hit panickers), and explain when Comrades training officially starts.

    Plus: a huge change to the podcast lineup is revealed, and it sets up a whole new dynamic for the season.
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    27 mins
  • Emergency Update From Brad

    Emergency Update From Brad
    Dec 2 2025

    An important update on Brad
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    1 min
  • Why Koula Is Coming Back to Comrades

    Why Koula Is Coming Back to Comrades
    Nov 24 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 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