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Why Koula Is Coming Back to Comrades
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 h...
70-Year-Old Barefoot Runner Crushes Comrades
He started running in his mid-50s… and ran Comrades at 70. Barefoot.In this episode, Brad chats to Dr. Sidy– a retired French diplomat turned barefoot ultra runner who...
Trail Queen to Tar: Landie Greyling’s Back-to-Back Comrades Journey
Back-to-back Comrades finisher, SA marathon champ, and trail-running icon Landie Greyling joins Brad to unpack the leap from mountains to 90 km of tar. She shares the ...
The Comrades Comeback You HAVE To Hear: Liv & Albert's INCREDIBLE Story
What does it take to chase a dream for a decade and finally nail it on attempt number ten? In this goosebump-filled Comrades story, Albert Fayard sets out for his 30th...
Comrades 2026 just got REAL
Today’s episode is a big one: Comrades 2026 entries open for CMA/Green Number members — and we’re sharing exactly how to use the next few weeks wisely (especially afte...
Cracking the Ultra Code with Carla Molinaro
Comrades-bound and cake-fueled! 🏃♀️🎂 Ultra star Carla Molinaro - LEJOG record-smasher, Two Oceans podium finisher, and 2025 Comrades Top 10 - opens up on racing with ...
The Man Who Runs Comrades in a Cow Suit (Richard Laskey’s Untold Story)
This episode of Up is raw, emotional, and downright inspiring. Brad sits down with Richard Laskey, better known to many as “the guy in the cow suit” at the Comrades Ma...
Tete Dijana: Inside the Mind of a Comrades Champion
In this special edition, Brad sits down with 2025 Comrades Champion, Tete Dijana. From his humble beginnings to becoming a back-to-back Comrades winner, Tete opens up ...
Peak Block Survival: Recovery, Heat Strategy, and When NOT to Chase a Qualifier
Berlin was hot-hot-hot and Lindsay felt every kilometer. In this episode of UP we cover: how to pace and cool in the heat, the smartest way to survive peak marathon bl...
Why Comrades Is About More Than Medals (Featuring Comrades Board Member Nontuthuko Mashimane
In this episode, we sit down with Nontuthuko Mashimane to unpack the incredible role of charities at the Comrades Marathon. We explore the inspiring causes behind the ...
The TRUTH About Comrades Pacing Buses
As we look ahead to Comrades Marathon 2026, Brad sits down with Stuart Mann from runningmann.co.za to unpack race-day data on pacing buses: how “sticky” they really ar...
This Story Will Change the Way You See the Comrades Marathon Forever!
From surviving the Rwandan genocide to conquering his first Comrades Marathon, Pie-Pacifique Kabalira-Uwase's story is one of resilience, purpose, and the true spirit ...
The Spring Comrades Marathon Shift
Spring is here in the Southern Hemisphere and in this episode of Up, Brad and Coach Lindsey unpack where Comrades hopefuls should be right now, how to approach Cape To...
10:47 & Tears: Shaina’s Unbelievable First Comrades
Shaina-Rae, East Coast Radio host and coffee shop owner, shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey to completing her first Comrades Marathon in 10:47. From fami...
From 11 Hours to Silver Medals in Comrades - The Sipho Marima Story
Get ready for an inspiring and energy-packed conversation with the unstoppable Sipho Marima as we dive into his journey from soccer to running, from half marathons to ...
The Minister of Champions vs. The Final 10K
From electric blankets in Durban to last-minute Comrades hustle, comedian and runner Rory Petzer is back on Up with stories that'll make you laugh, cringe, and maybe l...
'Why Did I Enter?’ → ‘When’s the Next One?’(A Comrades Novice Story)
In this raw and real Comrades debrief, Amish Kooverjee shares what it’s like to run 90K for the first time, battle unexpected chaos, and still fall in love with the ra...
The Hill Trick That Helped Gerda Steyn Float to the Finish Line
What does it take to win Comrades and still love every step of the journey? In this deep, heartfelt, and raw conversation, Brad chats to the 2025 Comrades Marathon wom...
What NO ONE Tells You About Post-Comrades Recovery
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Race Director Confessions: What Most Runners Don’t Know About Comrades
Ever wondered what really goes down behind the scenes at the world’s most iconic ultramarathon? In this episode, Brad chats with Comrades Race Director Alain Dalais ju...