COMRADES 100 | THE ROAD TO DURBAN 🏃🏻♀️🔥
YOU GOT IN. NOW LET’S GET YOU TO DURBAN.
The ballot is done.
Your name is on the list.
And suddenly it’s very real. 😅
You’re running Comrades.
2027 marks the 100th Comrades Marathon — and if ever there was a year to do it, this is it.
But getting an entry is the easy part.
Getting to that start line fit, strong, healthy, confident and properly prepared takes a plan.
And that’s exactly why I’ve created something very special.
THE COACH EMM 9-MONTH COMRADES PROGRAM
A complete nine-month coaching journey designed specifically for Comrades novices and runners aiming for a strong, controlled sub-11-hour finish.
This isn’t a generic running program downloaded once and forgotten about.
We’re going to work through the entire journey together — from building your base now, through qualifying, increasing mileage, long runs and Comrades-specific training, right through to tapering, race week and ultimately that finish line in Durban.
And I mean together.
Because there’s a little twist to this one. 😏
I’M RUNNING IT WITH YOU.
My last Comrades was in 2015, when I finished 7th woman.
Since then I’ve said more than once that I’m done with racing.
But then came Comrades 100.
My ballot entry was successful.
And I realised that if I line up in 2027, it will be my 10th Comrades.
That feels pretty special.
But this time I don’t want to race it.
I want to experience it differently.
I want to coach a group of runners all the way to that start line — and then run the race WITH them.
So if your dream is to finish your first Comrades, improve on a previous experience, or run a sensible, well-paced sub-11-hour Comrades…
Join Coach Emm’s Crew!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
🏃🏻♀️ Progressive Running Programmes
Structured training that develops as you do — from base building and qualifying through to the big mileage, Comrades-specific preparation, peak training and taper.
🏋🏻♀️ Supplementary Strength Training
Because preparing for Comrades isn’t only about running more kilometres. We’ll build the strength, stability and durability your body needs to handle them.
🥑 Nutrition & Fuelling Guidance
Everyday nutrition, long-run fuelling, hydration, recovery and developing a race-day nutrition strategy that you’ve practised long before race morning.
💊 Supplement Guidance
Practical guidance around supplementation throughout the different phases of training and recovery.
⏱️ Pacing & Race Strategy
Training paces, long-run pacing, qualifying strategy and, ultimately, a clear Comrades race-day pacing plan.
⛰️ Comrades-Specific Preparation
Long runs. Hills. Downhill conditioning. Qualifying. Recovery. Shoes and kit. Tapering. Race week. Race morning. And learning how to respect the distance without being terrified of it.
🧠 Mindset & Mental Resilience
Because somewhere along those kilometres, your legs are going to have a conversation with your brain. We’ll make sure your brain knows what to say back. 😉
📲 Ongoing Coach Emm Support
Questions, guidance, accountability, adjustments and support throughout the nine-month journey.
🤝 Private Comrades Community
Your own online community of runners chasing the same big, slightly crazy goal. We’ll share the training, the victories, the wobbles, the long runs and probably a fair amount of complaining about hills. 😂
☕ Regular Group Coaching & Comrades Education
We’ll work through the important topics as they become relevant so you’re not trying to learn everything in the final three weeks.
AND THE CHERRY ON TOP…
🏃🏻♀️ RACE DAY.
After nine months of preparing together, I won’t be standing on the sidelines sending motivational WhatsApps.
I’ll be on the road with you.
My 10th Comrades.
Possibly your first.
And one very special journey to Durban.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This programme is for you if you’re a Comrades novice, a previous finisher who wants more structure and support this time around, or you’re targeting approximately a sub-11-hour finish and want to prepare intelligently rather than simply survive increasing mileage.
You don’t need to be the fastest runner in the room.
You need to be willing to show up, follow the process and do the work.
I’ll help you with the rest.
9 MONTHS | ONE FINISH LINE.
R799 PER MONTH × 9 MONTHS
OR
R6,500 ONCE-OFF
Your entry got you onto the start list.
Now let’s earn the finish.
COMRADES 100.
LET’S GET YOU TO DURBAN. 🔥
2015: 7th Woman.
2027: My 10th Comrades.
This time, I’m taking a team with me.
Ready to get started?
Join the Coach Emm Road to Comrades 100 program.
And yes…
Join Coach Emm’s Crew! 😅🏃🏻♀️🔥
