I did nothing for 3 years and THIS is what happened... The Comeback Ep1
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Over the last decade, Brad has gone from couch potato to becoming a multiple Comrades Marathon & Ironman finisher but in the last 3 years, things have changed...
...In this video Brad shares some of the challenges he's faced over the last 36 months.
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In this video:
00:00 The Call
00:37 The backstory
01:44 How it started
02:50 Where Brad's journey started
04:04 The bigger battle
05:10 The 2-week blur
05:25 Raceday
07:04 Going back
9:09 The imposter
10:07 The goal
12:36 Where to from here?
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Brad, this is such a moving film, I was teary with you!... you show a lot of courage and big-heartedness. Will be excited to hear about your progress. Good luck, good running, be kind to yourself, you're an inspiration x
Thank you so much for your kind words Fleur, I really do appreciate it.
Brad, even just virtually (all the way from the Scottish Highlands!), I’ve always had the strongest sense of who you are as a man - warm, kind, open, caring and very good at what you do. I’m always happy when you’re on a video or call. I want to reach out to say how very brave you are - not merely in your sporting achievements, but in your ability to be vulnerable- that takes real guts. I’ll be cheering you on all the way, hope you feel all the love and support from us. Onwards and upwards Brad!
@melmuir2210 You are too kind, thank you! I was very nervous sharing this but if I can help someone else overcome what they're going through then it will have been worth it.
Hi Brad, I had noticed your absence from various Q&A's and other calls. Thank you for sharing your story. My wife is a breast cancer survivor so your story really hit home. Best wishes for your comeback/ recovery training. I will be rooting for you! Stephen
Brad - thanks for sharing your journey. I think there are a lot of people who wouldn't have had the guts - they would have felt they couldn't make this kind of video because they were a part of a health coaching company - so thank you for being real, thank you for sharing at such a personal level. I am sure you will inspire many people - and I for one will be following along, and cheering you on (I'm about 5 weeks into my first Coach Parry program...). Dave.
Brad, I don’t know you but you are very inspiring.this podcast is SO RELATABLE FOR ME!! I lost 160 lbs and have become an endurance runner (over the last two years I have run 9 half marathons, one marathon (will run my second one in less than a week) and a bunch of smaller races (5K’s, 10Ks, 10 miles). I live in fear of gaining the weight back!!! So far have been at this weight for 2.5 years. I think setting goals is the way I keep on track. You can do this!!! I am honestly thinking of subscribing just for the privilege of cheering you on! Big thumbs up from the great state of Texas USA!!
Very bold and brave of you to share this, Brad. We’re cheering for you!
Love the honesty and optimism in this video, Brad! Actually, I look at runners like you for inspiration more than any other because I see myself in you. Looking forward to watching your inspiring journey to another Comrades finish line.
Thanks Brad. I was feeling pretty deflated myself after running CTM and not making my goal in Oct. I lost my mom in May 2021. I also felt I let her down as she was my biggest supporter. It's been really hard getting back on the road. My ultimate goal was Comrades but sometimes I think I'm not good enough even though I trained hard and like I thought I should have. This is a good encouragement video for me to get started again and to build up my self-esteem again.
Hugs and high five to you. You ARE good enough. Go get it.
Good luck, matey! The longest journey starts with a single step.
Brad. You inspired me to run Comrades in 2015. The Coach Parry podcast got me through some very dark times of doubt and imposter syndrome in the lead up and I credit it with getting me to the start line. Thank you for sharing your story. Just signed up for a comeback marathon in 2022, too, so will be following along from Down Under. Good luck and thanks for continuing to be an inspiration. 🙌
Thank you so much for sharing this Brad. I haven’t really run at all since Comrades 2019. As a consequence I have gained over 2 stone and when I tried a parkrun recently it felt terrible, and took more than 10mins longer than it used to. Your video was so inspiring and really made me feel I am not alone - and neither are you! I hope your eye appt goes well so you can make inroads into your plan and get those blocks turning green. Wishing you good health and every success with your marathon in 10 months. Thanks again for sharing your journey.
You flipping got this Brad! :) Lets go!...................but carefully, and with full respect to the plan. :)
Thanks for opening up Brad. I'll definitely be keeping tabs on how you progress in the next few months. I'm not on the comeback trail, but will need to do so at a later stage as I've just had a recurrence of a PTTD whilst doing base training last month. I really hope I don't take too long to recover. I aim to do my first Comrades this year, and it's a real bummer that I'm having to put aside my running shoes for now :-(.
All the best, Brad. And thanks a lot to you and coach Parry for the videos.
Sorry to hear about your PTTD! I hope the recovery is quick and you're back in those running shoes in no time.
We're all behind you Brad! The first and possibly toughest step was to make this decision and put it on the line by letting the world know you're getting after it again 💪
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step."
Thanks to you Brad. You are an inspiration to many of us. I turn 70 this year and seem to constantly battle injuries at this age. It has always been my goal to run until I turn 80 or later. But to accomplish that, I will need to adjust my diet and do much more cross training and strength training. I have been avoiding those things. I will watch your journey closely because it is always easier for me to meet my own training challenges when others are facing equally big or greater challenges. I am confident that you can accomplish what you are setting out to do. Good luck and just take it in small steps.
First of all: Thank you Brad for your openness. Please never give up, take the time you need. Many greetings from Germany. I will watch you from here. You are a fighter.🤛🏻 Your mother will accompany you from heaven and you know: She sees everything ❤️
Thanks Brad,
That touched a nerve with me, a raw nerve. While I won't make 04:45, THIS year, I will in 2024.
I'm so glad I signed up to the Coach Parry and that you are flying the flag for those of us built for comfort and not speed! 🙂
Let's do this 👍👊
Good on you Brad! Slowly but surely .. you'll get there 🏃♂️💪
Thanks John, I appreciate the support.
Behind you all the way Brad!
Ive lost the weight and started running, I am loving the running again. But I need to get from 10 - 21 and I desperately need to improve my pace. And thats why I joined Coach Parry!
I cried when your mom passed away and I worried myself sick the day you ran your first comrades, and cried with you when you didnt cross the finish line. I am 100% behind you!
Hey Nicola, thanks so much for the support. Please can we make a plan to catch up?
Let's go, Brad! I'm on a similar journey.
Proud of you. Hard always to start again. But what about me: I kept training, although it wasn’t possible to train properly in this lockdown state, and I’m now heavier than before I began. 165 lbs as of this afternoon.
Struggled through injuries and severe endometriosis and asthma and the troubles those carry with them. Not giving up, but not very hopeful at this time. Lost strength and endurance though I’m finally off of my hormone therapy. Thank Jesus for that!
Wow... the endometriosis alone is enough to derail anyone!! The fact you've kept training at all says a lot about your mental strength. It won't take long for your physical strength to catch up! One thing that helped my asthma and injuries... slow down. Don't compare yourself to anyone else, just log some nice slow easy miles and before you know it you'll be ready for more. Best wishes!
Good luck to Brad and his journey.
Thank you for such an honest share. Its so important to hear and share the 'we're all human and struggle' with life and its challenges. I'm blown away by anyone doing Comrades and just keeping movi g forward ( or turning the blocks green) despite how difficult and overwhelming this can be. Wishing you lots of luck. I'm sure many people appreciate you sharing this.
Thank you so much, Jayne. I really appreciate that :-)
Loving the videos you guys put out! Excited for this series. Greetings from Greece.
Awesome stuff Brad! I am rooting for you
Awesome! Good luck, looking forward to seeing your progress.
Brad, you'll klap it!! Looking forward to the updates on your journey! Good luck and I'm rooting for you :)
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏼
Brad you made me cry!!!! I am so routing for you all the way from Zimbabwe. I’m in a similar place. Ran comrades in 2019…… life happened and I am now a disaster. Just trying to get back into it and desperate to run comrades 2022. I’m so going to follow you and think this is one of the best videos. I watch them all.
Thanks for watching and the support Nicola. I'm simply taking it one day at time. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. I've done that so often over the last 3 years only to let myself down again. Baby steps is what it's going to take this time and being kinder to ourselves. You got this!
Just what I needed to hear today.
Thank you for sharing your story with such authenticity and all the best with your recovery. I will definetly be following your progress. #thecomeback.
This video was so inspiring Brad! Keep up the amazing optimism and grit !
Good on you, Brad. Such a relatable situation. We're cheering you on!
Thank you CJ, I appreciate that.
Brad this is amazing! Well done for taking the first step toward getting back out there! All the best on your journey
Brad, you got this. Cheering you on from the U.S.!
Thanks, John. I appreciate the support.
Great video, full of honesty, emotion, inspiration and lots of information!, especially useful to larger individuals looking to either start or get back into an exercise routine. Well done!
Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. Inspirational stuff! All the best with getting back into Beast Mode!
Well done Brad, I totally appreciate the honesty and courage to share this with us. I have also had a drop in motivation and need to kick back in. I will be following your progress to help motivate myself.
Thank you so much for sharing your story!! I love Coach Parry. I’ve had a very difficult year with my training due to life. My dad has cancer and passed away. I feel like No one else in the forum has any issues or struggles getting out the door. I love to hear that I’m not alone and we all have ups and downs in our training!
Hi Jackie! You're definitely not alone. You'll be pleased to know we are working on a new forum that is going to be a lot more interactive and user friendly. Especially for those of us who need the support. Our tech team are in the final stretch and we should start testing in the very near future.
Brad Bounces Back! 🙌
All credit to you Brad, usually we here about these success stories after the event so it’s great see to that you’re willing to share your progress warts and all. In my eyes you’ve already taken the biggest steps; admitted there’s a problem and committed to do something about it. I look forward to following the rest of your achievements. Own it. Want it. 🏆
Ha ha ha Brad Bounces Back! I like the sound of that. Thanks so much for the encouragement, I appreciate it.
I am moved by your openness and honesty, Brad. I don't need to tell you you're in "good hands" with Lindsey. Will look forward to following your process and just know that you have a fan and supporter in Colorado, USA!
WOW. What a moving and inspirational story !! I wish you the best of luck Brad. At least you have the greatest coach to help you.
I had tears streaming down my cheeks as you shared your story. Phenomenal Brad. I am definitely on the Go Brad, you can do this team.
Let me know how to follow your progress.
sending you all good wishes Brad - you can do this, you've done it before & you can do it again. This short video has given me a kick in the butt to up my game as well, laziness has also crept in over the past months - so thanks for that!!
Awesome, Brad! Your previous journey has been an emotional and physical roller coaster. Good luck with this fresh start, would love to follow your milestones! Cheers!👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you, Dhananajay! I appreciate the support.
Brad - you are such an inspiration. Listening to your journey has given me courage to never give up. Good luck, you’re amazing and will do your family proud
Brad well done for your honesty and making this! I have no doubt you'll be successful, what a great motivation this is going to be!!!!!! But also if you sometimes stray from the plan, DO NOT beat yourself up about it. We're all behind you! I'll certainly be following your journey from here in Ibiza.
All the best. Progress is a tough road. I know the path well.
Thank you so much for sharing Brad! This was a very inspiring video. Kudos from Canada!
Thank you Cathy, I appreciate the support.
Good luck Brad, You have a pretty impressive event history which most of us would be proud of! Thanks for sharing your story and being open! Wear that CP hat with pride, as your office time building such a professional, unique, business has paid off by helping so many of us physically and mentally on our way. Getting that work/life balance is never easy , I’m sure you’ll reach your goals again!
Good luck on the journey Brad. I have absolute faith that you will do all the hard yards to get there. See you on the start line in Cape Town!
Thanks so much, Craig. Will definitely see you on the start line (and at the finish) in Cape Town. Send my love to Mickey 😀
Thanks Brad for your very moving story. I wish you all the very best in your marathon challenge and beyond.
Thank you for watching and your kind words, Steve.
Hi Brad
Thanks for sharing this...
The rest of us Rhino Class Runners (100kg +) are looking forward to your journey. Please keep sharing and inspiring...
Well done.
Awesome story and goals. I look forward to following your journey.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and your support.
Brad thanks for sharing. I did my first Comrades in 2014 after watching your videos and podcast and then went back for my Back to Back medal in 2015. Have literaly stop everything (running related) in 2018 and gained weight. I would love going back there for yet another Comrades….
Good luck Brad. You seem like a great guy with a big heart. Best wishes
I'm with you!
Great to see you back on the videos Brad, good luck we will be supporting you.
Thanks, Adrian. It's taken a lot of stern talks with myself to get back in front of the camera.
This was remarkable and so very real and deep Brad. Thank you soooo much for sharing so much. You are amazing and inspiring. (Had little idea, when I joined up with CP a couple years ago, what a fantastic group you all are, really)
Thank you so much for your kind words Linda!
Great video Brad! I'm in your corner, fighting through the same type thing.
Thanks, Jeff. Best of luck on your journey.
I thought being 107 this year was starting from a long way back. You're certainly not alone in this regard although my goals are a little more short term than yours. Looking forward to hearing more
This is the motivation I need! I have a marathon in 14 weeks so hopefully I will get to the start & finish line! 👏👏
Good luck for your marathon @LATSRN!
Ah Brad, what an incredible, moving story! it's hard to get started from scratch for sure. but the first step is always the hardest, right? Good luck for 2022 and I look forward to following your journey and cheering you on!
Thank you so much Sara, I appreciate that.
Good on you Brad. Most of all, enjoy it.
Hi Brad, all the best with the comeback, I started again in November it is still a challenge but I am hopeful. I will be watching for motivation.
That is awesome to hear Mokgadi! Best of luck on your journey.
Best of luck Brad !!
Hi Brad, looking to making some goals... iron man by end of year... liked the ideas of making a habit. Haven't done anything consistent since August. Thanks just what I needed some ideas.
Good on you Brad, regular walking is a very good start. Thanks for the video and sharing your story.
Thanks, Jason. I just got back from another so we're right on track.
Great inspiration CP, also making a comeback. Haven't been running for a little over a year. Coach Parry has always been my go to running adviser since 2014 Comrades prep and you guys did not disappoint with this video. You are not alone Brad.
Thanks for the support Sipelele! Best of luck on your comeback too.
Go Brad - you can do this. You know it because you've proven that before and you've got the inside line with an immense support team :-) You've been an inspiration to me in a number of ways in the last few years - so shouting for you all the way for this!
You are a legend Jim! Thank you for the support as always.
Only recently started watching late last year, and bought one training plan. I'm completely behind you Brad even though I don't know anything about you. Your story is powerful 👏 🙌 ✨
Thank you @Regimeshifts :-)
Well done Brad. Rooting for you. I'm on a similar journey
Thank you, Mark. Best of luck on yours too.
The hardest line to cross is always the start one.In 11 days I tackle a 100km. In the process I have lost 12 kilos. Having a goal is IT!
I am also on a come back, I never stop running but went into HIIT workouts, weightlifting and cycling, got sick and had to stop for a few months, picked up about 6kg. I am back, I never did a comrades in 10 hours more around 11:55 but I have a goal of running a better time next year.
You're no imposter. You have been and continue to be a huge inspiration to me and many, many others. Take care - proud to call you a friend
Thank you so much, Danni. I appreciate that a LOT. Looking forward to seeing you again (Hopefully sooner rather than later).
Rooting for you Brad, from Cleveland, Ohio, USA! You've so GOT THIS!
Thank you so much, Lisa! I hope all is well in Cleveland.
Wow. Thanks Brad for sharing your story, it is touching. Actually, I've been through some kind of similar stuff recently. I was running happily, after some issues with my back, which prevented running for a couple of years. So, I didn't have any specific goal, just enjoying running, swimming and cycling. Then in 2020, I was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I went through several operations and severe complications. Therefore, I decided to do charity running for cancer research, and registered in NUTS trail run in May 2021. Unfortunately, I had to go to an operation just before the run, and I had to postpone my registration to the following year. (I did run, just before the last operation, 55k trail run with a couple of mates locally, though, and raised a small amount of money to charity) Now you guys are helping me to run the real NUTS this year.
As you are encouraging me to go forward and do the planned exercises, one by one, I want to boost and encourage you to do the same. We can do it, we are all doing it together. Go Brad, go!
Irma, thank you for sharing your journey! I'm wishing you all the strength in the world to get through this. Go Irma, go!
As a fellow DNFer on my late father's birthday in 2017 and subsequently finishing up&down runs i empathise.
This film so touched a nerve - I had a double lens replacement at the start of Dec and also see the surgeon on the 13th when I am hoping they will say I can get back to some running and light strength work. I struggle with fatigue and recovery but in a moment of madness, I have entered a race series starting with a 10k and building to a marathon in August with the final element a 1/2 marathon over 2 munro's ( hills over 3000ft) in Sept. I am excited and bricking it in equal measure as I do not underestimate the work required and I have put my faith totally in the coach parry team to help me get there. Looking forward to following your journey and you will be inspiring me and I am sure many others, to stick at it to the end. Good luck.
Thank you for sharing that Jenifer. My Mom always used to say you eat an elephant one bite at a time that is exactly the way we're going to do this, one training session at a time.
Would love to see a video on sustainable fitness and being in shape sustainably. When to rest, or take a big break in a year. Thant kind of thing.
Hey...Big Bad Brad!!!!
Thank you for sharing Brad, your a fighter. Your story reminds me its about the journey rather then the destination. Its inspiring really how you kept moving forward no matter what (through those hard/sad times 🙏), what seem dead end only lead to more opertunties and kept your head up. What insteresting back story of how this running channel started 😊. I was woundering where Brad went 😅. But like the Running Channel that show case the emotions and determination that it takes to be ready for a main event or rise from injury or starting fresh. Its really up lifting and motivating. Im 2 years new into running since start of C19 and have learnet some much from Coach Parry channel. I hope one day to join an actual race event, and get that crowd feeling everyone talks about. Good luck YOU GOT THIS. Look forward up coming content to come 😁 Letz GO 💪
@Reili87 thank you so much for the encouragement. We so often forget that life isn't a straight line and it's important to share the good and the bad. There is a lot to learn out of both.
My 10cents; Start slowly! That strong mind and willpower can work against you in the early stages of your training and cause injury when your brain remember what you are capable of, but the body is still in need of some adaptations. Enjoy the journey to your next marathon!
Brad - I am so disappointed to learn you are an ACTUAL human being. LOL. Thank you for this video. It hits home in a lot of ways. I LOVE COACH PARRY vids. Discipline and routine. Hmmm...there's a thought.
😂😂😂😂 That is too funny Laura! Thanks for watching and your kind words :-)
terrific story........where do i sign :) :)
Cried my eyes out watching that. I'm signing up for the app if I can bloody find it ? Send me a link for the app. I am enjoying running so much more since I found you . Lots of love xxxxx
Hi Alison, thank you so much for watching and your support. I really appreciate it. You can get access to the app here: bit.ly/cbep1-The-Coach-Parry-Training-Club
Thank you for sharing Brad. If you are like me, Running Brad is going to get pretty angry at Do Nothing Brad at times in your training despite valid excuses. All that matters is one green block at a time. Eventually Running Brad will become less angry at Do Nothing Brad and Do Nothing Brad will morph into Recovery/Resting Brad. I wish you all the best Brad and congratulate you and CP on a great channel which has helped me immensely.
Running Brad loves that! Thanks so much for the support, even Do Nothing Brad appreciates 😂
Hi Brad, Many Years ago I ran a few times with CP, he was then based at Tuks. I was not fit enough to ran with these guys and I then joined the Tri club at Tuks.(age 46) Needless to say, I was coming out of a power lift scenario then. I trained with them and have managed to 6 half and 9 Full IM to date. Well, a knee injury came along and I have not been training for 6 years now. Well, I (age 61)am on the comeback trail as well, diets are ok, training loads of strength work with running as well, and I am going for an age group win. Keep in touch and post progress. Stay safe and enjoy the journey.
Leon, thank you for sharing. Best of luck on your journey.
Best video in this series, bar none. Thanks for the candour Brad, and a great reminder that we all come at this from different places in life.
Best of luck with the journey back.
Any chance to ride stationary bikes / smart trainers with your eye? Not the most fun perhaps but in Canada we put loads of miles on that way in the winter.
All the best!
Thanks for the support, Duncan. I'm hoping the doc gives me the green light to jump on my trainer. I've got my bike on the smart trainer, hooked up to Zwift and ready to roll.
Did you end up running Sanlam Cape Town? Very inspiring
Good luck! I'm not sure that my journey is similar. I'm overweight but I have no desire to run a marathon either. I like having more regular 5k, 10k and half marathon races on the calendar to work towards rather than one big goal. I'd put off a goal in 10 months too long and lose my motivation. I have a five miler on the schedule next week though.
Hey Dan, thanks for watching and the great advice. Will definitely keep that in mind.
Look into Prof Tim Noakes, a fellow South African, he also wrote The Lore if Running. His recent work in nutrition is particularly useful.
Vat hom Flaffie! Vasbyt Brad.
Dankie @Mike, ek waardeer jou ondersteuning.
omg....me and Richard; same whatsapp group! last comrades 2016...afterwards have put up more than I was before. Im motivated...can this be my comeback year? I'll subscribe
thanks Lindsey and Rich...
Let's do this @Thembile. 2022 is our year.
Your name has changed to Big Rad Brad
Hi Brad (it’s Jen from Coach parry) what does it mean you had to run the down of comrades after you ran the up .
Hey Jen, thanks for watching. Comrades is run between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg every year. The direction alternates each year. The up run starts in Durban, while the down run finishes in Durban. Although it is the same stretch of road, the races are very different and each pose their own unique challenges. The standing joke here is you’re not a ‘real’ Comrades runner unless you’ve done both.
Wowow ! That’s fascinating ! Is there a comeback video two yet? I am so inspired to one day do a marathon from your video !