How to Run Comrades Off the Back of Two Oceans

RUN Magazine
May 6
1 min read

Tackling both of South Africa’s iconic ultra-marathons in one season is not for the faint-hearted — but with the right strategy, it’s entirely possible to run strong at Comrades after finishing Two Oceans. In the latest edition of Run magazine, renowned coach and sports scientist Lindsey Parry maps out your nine-week journey between the two races, offering a practical, flexible training blueprint tailored to how you approached Oceans.

Whether you treated Two Oceans as a hard race or a strategic training run, Coach Parry outlines two distinct paths — the "high road" for those who ran it easy, and the "low road" for those who went all-in. From crucial recovery windows and peak training weeks to exact pacing goals based on medal targets, he breaks it all down week by week. You’ll also get tapering tips, mental preparation advice, and essential do's and don’ts for race day, including the golden rule: “when in doubt, leave it out.”

This article is an indispensable read for anyone serious about finishing Comrades strong — or simply surviving it in one piece. And it’s just one of the standout reads in this jam-packed issue. Also inside: inspiring athlete interviews, smart race-day nutrition insights, must-try training tools, new shoe reviews, and real stories from runners chasing greatness across the country.