The Comrades Long Run: DON'T Make THIS Mistake

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In this episode of the Comrades Marathon Podcast, Lindsey and Brad tackle two major topics crucial for your Comrades success: qualifying strategies and long-run planning.
Whether you've already qualified, are gearing up to qualify, or still need to build up, you'll learn how to maximize your training efforts without risking injury or burnout.
Plus, they explore why running slower during long runs is essential, how to approach the Two Oceans Ultra strategically, and why "60km training runs" may not be as helpful as they seem.

[@tonyvicente6204]

I have never run more than 45k ever and have completed 7 comrades all below 11hr and all in my late 50’s and early 60.

[@daniel_nel]

Thank you for this episode! I was worried about not running enough marathons or an ultra before Comrades. I live in Melbourne, qualified last year already, I’m not part of a club and there’s just not enough races here between now and June. This episode shifted my mindset, I don’t have to race, I’ll rather think of it as long runs and practice my strategy. Appreciate the work you put into the content. All the best from down under.

[@fastboy64]

Really helpful! Made so much sense and helps me to sensibly plan my 3 * 42k+ efforts - thank you!

[@JeandréHeritage]

Thank you guys so much. You calm my nerves every time. 😊 Jeandre' from Krugersdorp

[@mahlasemofokeng5812]

I also try and not do too many long runs, anything above 50kms especially after 15th April. Rather build mileage in many short to medium runs. e. g. 20kms to 35 to 40kms

[@janhinyashamhindurwa9651]

Thank you for making my Mondays Its - 1 degrees out there Hoping to qualify next week in the cold ❄️

[@jimgoldie4338]

Really appreciate the content gents. I have a Q re the intensity of the Comrades training LR. I’ll be running my first Comrades this year and hoping for a silver. I recently ran a 2:49 marathon and have completed a few ultras up to 82km distance. For the 55km LR 5 weeks out, would you recommend doing that at goal comrades pace, or slightly quicker/slower and would you recommend incorporating hills with a similar elevation profile, or keeping to flat roads? Thanks for any advice you can provide 🙌🏻

[@North12Water]

Thank you so much for this video and putting the long run into perspective. I was worried that I'm not running TO but I see that is actually better. I am doing BNAC 48km on 13 April, what would you recommend for my long run thereafter? I am aiming for a Bronze

[@rudragoswami3111]

I have not registered. Do I have chance to register for 2025?

[@khayanunu3515]

Lookout for the substitution period in April