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Today, the team dives into another Comrades Roast to uncover how a few seemingly small training decisions can add up to a costly race day.
From pushing too hard in a late qualifier to recovery, taper timing and mental energy, this episode breaks down the mistakes that could be standing between you and your Comrades goal.

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"Comrades Qualifier Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make" is an episode of Down - A Comrades Marathon Podcast. Runtime 27 min. Published August 10, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.