Running the Comrades Marathon 2026 – The Time to Start Is NOW

If you’ve set your sights on conquering the 2026 Comrades Marathon, you’re not alone. It’s the ultimate test of endurance, grit, and heart—an iconic race that demands respect and precise preparation. But here’s the truth most runners ignore: Comrades training doesn’t start in January. If you wait until next year, you’re already behind. To run …

Podcast: Boston & London Marathon Review, Piet Wiersma, Cape Town Marathon & Lessons from the Trails

n this episode, we chat about Boston & London Marathon that took place last week. With only 5 weeks left until Comrades, what is the focus of training now? David catchup with 2024 Comrades winner, Piet Wiersma. Cape Town marathon update and finally, a reminder that trail running demands are vastly different to road running.

Podcast: Two Oceans Round-Up & Major Races in April

In this episode we discuss the Two Oceans top finishers. Irvette van Zyl tells us what happened in her Two Oceans run and Stuart Mann shares his view on some of the issues experienced by participants in this year’s race. We touch on last week’s Paris and Rotterdam marathon ahead of upcoming Boston and London marathons.