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At Comrades, the runner may cross the finish line, but the seconder can make or break the day.

In this episode, Lindsey and Hayley share what every Comrades seconder needs to know before race day: the pressure, the planning, the chaos, and the small moments that can change everything.

Whether you’re seconding for the first time or you’ve done it before, this is one to listen to before you stand on the side of the road.

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 today's episode of UP, Shona and Lindsey will show you exactly how to save 20 minutes on race day. If you only listen to one podcast in the build-up to the 2026 Comrades Marathon, make sure it is this one.

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In this episode, we break down the Comrades Up Run route, the key climbs, where runners lose control, and how to use your pacing band properly on race day.

You’ll learn why the first 36km are not the place to take risks, where the route starts to open up, and how smart pacing can help you protect your legs for the sections that really matter.

If you’re nervous about the route, your pacing chart, or how to approach race day, this episode will help you feel calmer, clearer, and better prepared.

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In this episode of UP, we talk about what to do if you ran Cape Town Marathon three weeks out from Comrades, how to adjust your training if your legs are sore, and why recovery now is more important than squeezing in extra kilometres.

We also cover what to do if you’re feeling sick, carrying a niggle, or worried about losing fitness during the taper.

The key message: when in doubt, leave it out.

A few days of rest now can make the difference between arriving on race day healthy or risking your entire Comrades.

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In this episode, we talk through the final long run, how to recover from peak training, and what your Comrades taper should look like over the final three weeks.

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In this episode, we look at the dangerous “I’m feeling amazing” phase of Comrades training... when runners are at their fittest, but also most likely to overdo it.
We cover how to recover properly after your biggest long run, why silver runners need to hold back on their final 50km, how to set a realistic race-day goal, and why your watch might be lying to you when it comes to pacing on Comrades day.

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Pre-order Your Custom Comrades Marathon Pacing Band Here: https://shop.coachparry.com/

How far should your final long run be before Comrades?

In this episode, we break down how far your final long run should be before Comrades, when to do it, and why running too far can hurt your race.

Learn how to build confidence, test your nutrition, and arrive at the start line feeling strong.