Podcasts about Cape Town Cycle Tour

John Maytham speaks to Jon Cherry, business strategist and publisher at Cherryflava Media, who argues that the Two Oceans Marathon, along with other Cape-based sporting spectacles like the Cape Town Cycle Tour, Cape Epic and the Cape Town Marathon, offer a defendable, media-rich ecosystem that global streaming content simply can’t replicateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen joins us to spotlight the heart behind the handlebars in South Africa’s most iconic cycling race. Liezel unpacks how the Cape Town Cycle Tour became a force for good — raising over R565,000. You'll discover how every pedal stroke can support a cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks with Iain Banner, whose 92-year-old father, Stewart Banner, is the oldest cyclist to complete the Cape Town Cycle Tour yesterday. Taking up cycling at 67, Stewart has now finished the race 18 times, and despite surviving a stroke three years ago, he continues to defy the odds. He completes the 109km tour in an impressive time of 4 hours and 31 seconds, proving that resilience and passion know no age limits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour delivered unforgettable moments, from Tyler Lange’s historic win to Pia Grünewald’s daring solo attack that rewrote the record books. Fitness presenter & mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen explores the highlights, expert training insights, and why this event remains a bucket-list experience for cycling fans across the globeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by the CEO of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, David Bellairs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Saturday morning, Weekend Breakfast focuses on an area of 'wellness' - health, relationships, mental health, career, home - it's all about practicing healthy habits to attain better physical and mental health outcomes. This week, Graeme Raubenheimer, in for CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined by the co-founder of DSV Shift Academy Malcolm Lange, and Yahyaa Martin, one of the young cyclists doing the Cape Town Cycle Tour tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Dave Bellairs, Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, to give an inside look at this year’s race. He shares what to expect, highlights the standout riders to watch, and discusses the impact of this legendary event on Cape Town and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Cape Town Cycle Tour fast approaching this Sunday, Nicola called in to the show to share an inspiring story about her 15-year-old son, Ethan Simpson. Unlike most riders tackling the iconic race on two wheels, Ethan will be taking on the challenge on a unicycle—all in support of CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa). Nicola was on her way to collect Ethan’s race pack at the Cycle Tour Expo when she spoke to Lester, expressing both pride and excitement for her son’s remarkable effort to raise awareness for children battling cancer. Ethan’s unique ride is set to turn heads on race day while shining a light on an important cause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Johann Maré, Chairman of the Charity Cycle Tour, about their 1,749km journey from Sun City to Cape Town ahead of the Cape Town Cycle Tour. Bianca shares insights into the club’s mission to raise funds for destitute children and build the sport of cycling, as well as the excitement leading up to race day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: David Bellairs | Director at The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust Cape Town gears up to welcome cyclists for the 47th Cape Town Cycle Tour. Africa Melane speaks to David Bellairs, Director at The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust ahead of the race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Sue Tonin, Assistant Project Manager of the Mouse-Free Marion Project to discuss how the Mouse-free Marion project aims to raise funds at the Cape Town cycle tour this Sunday, the 9th of MarchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of 40 cyclists are making their way to Cape Town from East London and will then be taking part in the 2025 Cape Town Cycle Tour. They are raising funds for the Eyabantwana Trust, an NPO that was established by paediatric surgeons to fund surgical equipment not provided for by the National Department of Health. Lester Kiewit speaks to Trystan Viaene, public relations and administrator of the Eyabantwana Trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Toni-Lynne Monger, physiotherapist and clinical director of The Balance Group, about how one should pace oneself over the last few days ahead of the Cape Town Cycle Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cape Town Cycle Tour is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of endurance, passion, and cycling culture! Join fitness presenter and mental fitness coach Liezel van der Westhuizen as she shares essential tips and advice ahead of the big race,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to David Bellairs, Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, about the exciting launch of the 2025 Prelude Challenge. The initiative opens up the iconic Cycle Tour to riders across the globe, allowing those unable to attend the event in Cape Town - whether due to travel commitments, work, or religious obligations like fasting during Ramadan - to still participate. David shares the inspiration behind this inclusive move, explaining how the Challenge allows riders to complete the 109km route in their own environment, and how this innovation helps the Cycle Tour remain one of the most accessible and community-oriented events on the calendar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to the founder of the Thanda Art Organisation Julio Teixeira and one of the members of the Thanda Choir who’ll be riding the Cape Town Cycle Tour to raise funds for a new rehearsal space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | Presenter at Talk Radio 702 / 567 Cape Talk and KFM Get ready to ride in the Inaugural Cape Town Cycle Tour Prelude Challenge! Tune in as our Fitness Presenter and Mental Fitness Coach, Liezel van der Westhuizen, shares more about this thrilling new event. Cyclists from around the globe can earn their Cape Town Cycle Tour medal from anywhere. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, don't miss your chance to join one of the world's largest timed bike races from February 22 to March 2, 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tom King recently took on the Ultra-Iron-Man in Cape Town, completing a Robben Island swim, the Cape Town Cycle Tour and the Three Peaks Challenge Route all in one day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, David Bellairs, about concerns that the race might coincide with Ramadan in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Bellairs is Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust and he joins Johnto reflect on this year's event that drew nearly 30,000 cyclists, the largestturnout since 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Ayliffe is the man with his finger on the pulse of the outdoor events and experiences that you need to know about in the Western Cape and he joins Sara-Jayne every Saturday and Sunday morning on Weekend Breakfast. This morning Jeff catches up with the Executive Director of RECM Group, Jan van Niekerk. They are on their way to the Cape Town Cycle Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: David Bellairs | Director at the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust David Bellairs is the Director at the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust and joins Africa in anticipation of the 2024 Cape Cycle Tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Embark on the journey of Cape Town Cycle Tour 2024 – the world's largest timed bike race. Join our fitness correspondent; fellow cyclist, Liezel van der Westhuizen, as she provides updates leading up to the iconic Cape Town Cycle Tour. Gear up for an extraordinary celebration set against the majestic landscapes of Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Bellairs is The Director of The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust and he joinsJohn in anticipation of The 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour, the biggest timed bikerace in the world, due to take place on Sunday, 10 March 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 46th Cape Town Cycle Tour will be held on Sunday, 10 March 2024. On Friday we received a voice note from a listener lamenting the costly exercise of entering the CTCT. Lester Kiewit speaks to David Bellairs, CTCT race director.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lottoland and Kfm 94.5 are Connecting Families this Festive Season. Maxine hasn't seen her twin sister, Justine, who lives in New Zealand, in 6 years!  They celebrated their 50th via Zoom and would love nothing more than to see each other again. Lottoland and Kfm 94.5 will be flying Justine home to SA so she can see her twin and complete the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2024 with their 75-year-old father!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Khaltsha Cycles Girl Club will be an inspiring team to cheer for during the 2023 Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday 12th March. Sindile Mavundla joins John from a company dedicated to empowering Khayelitsha through sustainable Transport.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cape Town Cycle Tour has decided to refresh their beloved route with a new twist, and our resident fitness enthusiast Liezel van der Westhuizen has all the details. Tune in to her as she discusses the fun and freedom of the fitness event, and how it can work for everyone keen to simply enjoy a cycle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cape Town Cycle Tour is just 2 days behind us and already the signs are going up for the next big outdoor event – The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. Happening this coming Sunday, it will be the country's first major marathon of the year and has been given the go-ahead under strict Covid 19 protocols.  To tell us what that means for runners and spectators alike, we're joined on the line by race director Renee Jordaan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: David Bellairs | Director at The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust The Director of The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust, David Bellairs, will discuss the challenges leading up to and the ultimate victory of bringing the tour back to post Covid Cape Town.  The 43-year tradition of the world's largest individually timed cycle race took place over the weekend. It has been celebrated as a safely managed resumption of major sporting events. The Cape Town Cycle Tour kicked off on Sunday morning, with around 18 000 participants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Ayliffe is the man with his finger on the pulse of all the outdoor events and experiences you need to know about in the Western Cape today, and he catches up with Cape Town Cycle Tour's David Bellairs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: David Bellairs | Director at The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust The 2021 Cape Town Cycle Tour will take place on 10 October. The world's largest timed cycle race is taking place after a hiatus of a year and a half due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There will be a field of 18 thousand cyclists, mostly South African, and about 850 registered internationals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's largest timed cycle race, the Cape Town Cycle Tour, is taking place this coming Sunday after a hiatus of a year and a half due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In fact, it was the last major event to take place in 2020 before the shutdown and is the first to take place since the easing of restrictions under Level 1. There will be a field of 18 thousand cyclists, mostly South African, and about 850 registered internationals.  To find out more, we speak to Dave Bellairs, director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Dave Bellairs | Event Director at The Cycle Tour The 43rd Cape Town Cycle Tour has been confirmed for 10 October 2021. Cyclists await the COVID regulations, limitations and protocol to be enforced.  Dave Bellairs, The Director of The Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust will discuss the go-ahead decision and the rules that must apply.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Dave Bellairs | Event Director at The Cycle Tour     Dave Bellairs, director at Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust. explains the Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour that is on between 6 – 14 March. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Liezel Van Der Westhuizen | KFM Mornings host at KFM Our resident Fitness Enthusiast Liezel, talks about how the world-famous Cape Town Cycle Tour has adapted to the new normal in 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After running her own Continental team in the U.K. for 11 years, Cherie Pridham has moved over to Israel Start-Up Nationa as director sportif. For the cycling world, she is the first female director of a men's WorldTour team. For Pridham, though, she just sees the role as her job. On this episode, Bobby Julich and Gus Morton catch up with Pridham fresh off an Israel Start-Up Nation team camp to talk about 2021. Pridham also talks about her long road to the WorldTour, starting out as a girl in Cape Town, jumping in one of the biggest cycling events in the world, the Cape Town Cycle Tour. "So as an 11 year old, that was my first race," Pridham said. "And then things just went from there. I won my age category, and then won it again the year after that. And then I was completely hooked. I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I was adamant I wanted to be a pro bike rider."

After running her own Continental team in the U.K. for 11 years, Cherie Pridham has moved over to Israel Start-Up Nationa as director sportif. For the cycling world, she is the first female director of a men's WorldTour team. For Pridham, though, she just sees the role as her job. On this episode, Bobby Julich and Gus Morton catch up with Pridham fresh off an Israel Start-Up Nation team camp to talk about 2021. Pridham also talks about her long road to the WorldTour, starting out as a girl in Cape Town, jumping in one of the biggest cycling events in the world, the Cape Town Cycle Tour. "So as an 11 year old, that was my first race," Pridham said. "And then things just went from there. I won my age category, and then won it again the year after that. And then I was completely hooked. I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I was adamant I wanted to be a pro bike rider."

After running her own Continental team in the U.K. for 11 years, Cherie Pridham has moved over to Israel Start-Up Nationa as director sportif. For the cycling world, she is the first female director of a men's WorldTour team. For Pridham, though, she just sees the role as her job. On this episode, Bobby Julich and Gus Morton catch up with Pridham fresh off an Israel Start-Up Nation team camp to talk about 2021. Pridham also talks about her long road to the WorldTour, starting out as a girl in Cape Town, jumping in one of the biggest cycling events in the world, the Cape Town Cycle Tour. "So as an 11 year old, that was my first race," Pridham said. "And then things just went from there. I won my age category, and then won it again the year after that. And then I was completely hooked. I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I was adamant I wanted to be a pro bike rider."

The 2021 Cape Town Cycle Tour is still on the cards and ready to take place once the green light is given, so entries will still be on hold until closer to the time. Organisers have been meeting with authorities to ensure a model which will ensure a safe event for participants of the popular cycling event. Refilwe Moloto speaks to David Bellairs, Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour Trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are fortunate to chat to Renee Jordaan. Renee is the Race Director Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and the Co-Founder and Director at Game On Event Solutions. She is also the Former Operations Director at Cape Town Cycle Tour and Former Race Director at Comrades Marathon. In addition to this, she loves all things running and cycling. Renee Questions:1. As we said in your introduction, you were the Race Director for the Comrades Marathon and the Operations Director for the Cape Town Cycle Tour before starting your own business Game on Event Solutions. There are so many logistical challenges in organising these big events. What are the biggest challenges in making sure everything is seamless on race day?2. How long in advance does the planning start for these big races? (if not answered in #1).3. The Cape Town marathon is the country’s premiere standard marathon and has achieved gold label status for the last 4 years by World Athletics. Because of Covid-19, you decided to take the marathon online in 2020. You are offering a virtual race with various distances. You are also introducing a Cape Town marathon 3D audio app. Explain to us how the virtual race will work on the day and the use of the app.4. The app is something that nobody else has done before. What inspired you to create this amazing app.5. There are elites who run the race yearly but may not be able to come to South Africa. Is this open to them? Can they race in this virtual sphere?6. The Sanlam Cape Town marathon race organisers has really been forward thinking in their planning. Tell us about the refreshment stations that will be available.7. Why did you decide to introduce the 21k distance, because that distance is not available for the physical race?8. Are you going to run the race?9. For those athletes who have already entered the actual race (before the virtual race was announced), what is the status of their entry for those runners? 10. Can the race be run on a treadmill?11. Does the race start at a certain time?12. Are there cut-off times?13. When do entries close? This is truly a virtual race like no other. Embracing cutting technology with the passion and love for running. With the help of the app, runners all over the continent will feel as if they are in Cape Town. They will hear the sounds, see Table Mountain and Cape town stadium in their minds eye. The result will be an immersive experience for local and international athletes whose individual races will be tracked and displayed in real time, coupled with their virtual progress on the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon route. We are proud to call this OUR marathon.

It's 42 in 2020 but unlike most 40-year-olds, the Cape Town Cycle Tour shows no signs of decline or of slowing down. The iconic race is now as much a part of South Africa's sporting landscape as the Comrades Marathon. Its world-class organisation, coupled with unparalleled scenery, makes it a bucket list event for every cyclist and many non-cyclists. With 35000 participants riding a 109km route across the Cape Peninsula, it requires impeccable logistics, planning, cooperation, a little luck and a big sense of humour. Dave Bellairs is one of the dedicated team tasked with bringing all these moving parts together to ensure that the iconic event meets the expectations of first time riders and of those doing the Tour for a 10th time or more. In 2020, there is also the small matter of the Coronavirus outbreak to consider…

Daily Maverick — It’s 42 in 2020 but unlike most 40-year-olds, the Cape Town Cycle Tour shows no signs of decline or of slowing down. The iconic race is now as much a part of South Africa’s sporting landscape as the Comrades Marathon. Its world-class organisation, coupled with unparalleled scenery, makes it a bucket list event for every cyclist and many non-cyclists. With 35000 participants riding a 109km route across the Cape Peninsula, it requires impeccable logistics, planning, cooperation, a little luck and a big sense of humour. Dave Bellairs is one of the dedicated team tasked with bringing all these moving parts together to ensure that the iconic event meets the expectations of first time riders and of those doing the Tour for a 10th time or more. In 2020, there is also the small matter of the Coronavirus outbreak to consider…

This week Lois speaks to Anjali Singla from Delhi in India, on the topic of psychosocial disabilities, in particular, travelling with Chronic Anxiety Disorder. Anjali is a psychologist by training, and currently she is working with an NGO in India called The Banyan that works with homeless people who experience mental illness. She is also a research associate and part time faculty teacher at the Department of Psychology, with her area of expertise being trauma psychology, working with refugees & tribal populations. Anjali can be contacted at anjali@balm.in and Twitter accounts to follow ar @banyanbalm, @AnjaliSingla20 and @MGMentalHealth. Our service provider spotlight highlights the Warrior On Wheels Foundation's upcoming participation in the Cape Town Cycle Tour where children with disabilities are given the #GiftOfAdventure by being towed in buggies by cyclists. This event is made possible by the generous donations of sponsors – to find out more visit www.warrioronwheels.co.za/cape-town-cycle-tour/ “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” Anonymous This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg Software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu. #mgmh #TheBanyan #BALM #GiftOfAdventure #WOWBuggyTeam #WarriorOnWheels

Accessible South Africa — This week Lois speaks to Anjali Singla from Delhi in India, on the topic of psychosocial disabilities, in particular, travelling with Chronic Anxiety Disorder. Anjali is a psychologist by training, and currently she is working with an NGO in India called The Banyan that works with homeless people who experience mental illness. She is also a research associate and part time faculty teacher at the Department of Psychology, with her area of expertise being trauma psychology, working with refugees & tribal populations. Anjali can be contacted at anjali@balm.in and Twitter accounts to follow ar @banyanbalm, @AnjaliSingla20 and @MGMentalHealth. Our service provider spotlight highlights the Warrior On Wheels Foundation’s upcoming participation in the Cape Town Cycle Tour where children with disabilities are given the #GiftOfAdventure by being towed in buggies by cyclists. This event is made possible by the generous donations of sponsors – to find out more visit www.warrioronwheels.co.za/cape-town-cycle-tour/ “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” Anonymous This episode was edited by Craig Strachan using the Hindenburg Software. Credits read by Musa E Zulu. #mgmh #TheBanyan #BALM #GiftOfAdventure #WOWBuggyTeam #WarriorOnWheels

David Bellairs, Director of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, says what makes the event special is the comradery among riders. He added that the Mother City’s scenery also makes it a great and fun event to be part of.

A visit to Cape Town to take part in the worlds biggest timed cycle race alongside 36,000 other riders.

Guest: Carl Lewis, EWN Sport Host: Zain Johnson, Weekend Early Topic: An update on Cape Town Cycle Tour

For Episode 3 of the Diverge Podcast Seamus Allardice sat down with the Director of the Cycle Tour Trust, Dave Bellairs. Dave and his team organise the world largest individually timed bicycle race, the Cape Town Cycle Tour which has for years set the benchmark for mass participation cycling events around the world. But organising the event is no easy feat; given water shortages, fires, gale force winds and delays to construction across the city of Cape Town. Take a listen to what goes into ensuring the fun rider world championships go off without a hitch on the second Sunday in March annually.  Music Credit: White Water by Apache Tomcat / Freemusicarchive.org

We chat US Open, PSL Transfers, Cape Town Cycle Tour and World Para-Cycling Champs

Spokesmen 152: It's just Vitamin V, no need to get cocky HOST: Carlton Reid PANELISTS: Jim Moss Donna Tocci *That* BBC video interview with the US professor and his adorable kids. Strong winds force cancellation of Cape Town Cycle Tour in South Africa disappointing 35,000 would-be participants. SPONSOR: Jenson USA TOPICS Team Sky riders trialled Viagra for, er, “performance benefits”. Lance admits he was a “duck” (but with an "i"). Team Sky's Exploding Shimano wheels @ 60kph in the Tirreno-Adriatico. Cycleways cause pollution, says MP who drives a dirty old muscle-car. NZ gov't campaign to get more people on bikes. Boston Transportation Department Offers Free Cycling Clinics for Women this Summer The Spokesmen Cycling Roundtable Podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommerical-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.

32Gi — A world icon event takes place in South Africa on Sunday the 12th of March, the Cape Town Cycle Tour. A lot of preparation goes into being ready for this road cycling spectacle. With this in mind, you don’t want to find yourself losing your way in the week leading up to the race. Mark Wolff, tells you how to get to the start line fitting fit, on this episode of 32Gi Sports Nutrition. Read more

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we take a look at base training and how building a solid base can help improve your cycling performance at a race like the Cape Town Cycle Tour or the 947 Cycle Challenge. Read More · Training Programs

On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat around the Cape Town Cycle Tour and give you heads up of what to enjoy, what not to do and things to be on the look-out for. If you're going to be taking part then you will experience the vibe and buzz which is palpable on one of the most beautiful cycles in the world. Read More · Training Programs

In this series we bring three guinea pigs into our pedal stroke laboratory and ask them about their goals for the 2015 Cape Town Cycle Tour. We ask sports scientist and cycling coach Ben Capostagno to analyse their training plans and reveal if they are on the right track.

In this series we bring three guinea pigs into our pedal stroke laboratory and ask them about their goals for the 2015 Cape Town Cycle Tour. We ask sports scientist and cycling coach Ben Capostagno to analyse their training plans and reveal if they are on the right track.

In this series we bring three guinea pigs into our pedal stroke laboratory and ask them about their goals for the 2015 Cape Town Cycle Tour. We ask sports scientist and cycling coach Ben Capostagno to analyse their training plans and reveal if they are on the right track.

You are on Ask Coach Parry. The question today was submitted by Werner Libbe. He says 2015 will be his 2nd Comrades Marathon. In 2014 he finished in 10.52 but he picked up an ITB injury. He has been injury free since July last year and can do a marathon in 4 hours. He ran the Dischem half marathon a couple of weeks ago in a comfortable sub 2 hours. His 4km time trial time is 17'40. He is also cycling and is planning on doing the Cape Town Cycle Tour in March. His aim for the Comrades Marathon is 10 hours. He is currently following your Bill Rowan Programme, but he is adapting it to enable I'm to cycle the Argus. He has 2 questions. The first one is how does he adapt and allow for cycling in that programme? The second question is, you refer to a 3.30 marathon in the programme which relates to a sub 5 minute pace, yet nowhere in the training do they ever get close to that pace except for time trials and some hill repeats. How does he get used to running that fast if he never gets used to running at that pace? Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

TalkFEED — You are on Ask Coach Parry. The question today was submitted by Werner Libbe. He says 2015 will be his 2nd Comrades Marathon. In 2014 he finished in 10.52 but he picked up an ITB injury. He has been injury free since July last year and can do a marathon in 4 hours. He ran the Dischem half marathon a couple of weeks ago in a comfortable sub 2 hours. His 4km time trial time is 17’40. He is also cycling and is planning on doing the Cape Town Cycle Tour in March. His aim for the Comrades Marathon is 10 hours. He is currently following your Bill Rowan Programme, but he is adapting it to enable I'm to cycle the Argus. He has 2 questions. The first one is how does he adapt and allow for cycling in that programme? The second question is, you refer to a 3.30 marathon in the programme which relates to a sub 5 minute pace, yet nowhere in the training do they ever get close to that pace except for time trials and some hill repeats. How does he get used to running that fast if he never gets used to running at that pace? Read More · Training Programs