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In this podcast, Brad Nadauld and the Official Comrades Coach Lindsey Parry discuss an extremely important pacing strategy that you need to master if you are going to have a successful Comrades.
Links we mentioned in this podcast:
- Comrades Marathon Strength Plan
- Comrades Marathon Training Roadmap
- Register for our upcoming Comrades Webinar
Here's what we covered in this episode:
Pacing and Run-Walk Strategy:
Emphasizing the importance of starting the Comrades Marathon at a slower pace than typical training runs to avoid fatigue in the later stages of the race. Lindsey Perry details a run-walk strategy tailored to various finish times, advocating for its practice early in training to make it a seamless part of the race-day approach.
Post-Marathon Recovery and Injury Prevention:
Stressing the need for adequate rest after marathon races to ensure runners start their Comrades training block without injuries. The discussion underscores that overtraining or inadequate recovery can lead to starting the race with an injury, significantly impacting performance.
Managing Training Volume and External Pressures:
Advising runners to resist the urge to overtrain or succumb to peer pressure for excessive mileage. The focus is on following a structured, personalized training plan that balances volume and intensity, ensuring readiness for race day without risking injury or burnout.
Links we mentioned in this podcast:
- Comrades Marathon Strength Plan
- Comrades Marathon Training Roadmap
- Register for our upcoming Comrades Webinar
As mentioned in the podcast, grab your spot in our upcoming Faster Beyond 50 Masterclass here: https://coachparry.com/lkz8-Faster-Beyond-50-Masterclass
Here's what we covered in this episode:
Pacing and Run-Walk Strategy:
Emphasizing the importance of starting the Comrades Marathon at a slower pace than typical training runs to avoid fatigue in the later stages of the race. Lindsey Perry details a run-walk strategy tailored to various finish times, advocating for its practice early in training to make it a seamless part of the race-day approach.
Post-Marathon Recovery and Injury Prevention:
Stressing the need for adequate rest after marathon races to ensure runners start their Comrades training block without injuries. The discussion underscores that overtraining or inadequate recovery can lead to starting the race with an injury, significantly impacting performance.
Managing Training Volume and External Pressures:
Advising runners to resist the urge to overtrain or succumb to peer pressure for excessive mileage. The focus is on following a structured, personalized training plan that balances volume and intensity, ensuring readiness for race day without risking injury or burnout.
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