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Training for Comrades is about far more than simply building mileage. There’s one part of preparation that many runners continuously push aside, yet it could make an enormous difference when your legs are taking a beating deep into the 2027 Down Run.
In this episode, Devlin Eyden and Shona Hendricks unpack why so many Comrades runners struggle with this part of their training, what actually counts, and how to fit it into an already busy running week without compromising your key sessions.

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"Your Legs Will FAIL at Comrades 2027 If You Ignore This" is an episode of Down - A Comrades Marathon Podcast. Runtime 34 min. Published August 24, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.