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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 54 MIN

9 X Comrades Champ and Driving Force Behind parkrun in South Africa

from Masters On The Move

What does it take to become one of the greatest ultramarathon runners of all time?In this episode of Masters on the Move, we sit down with 9-time Comrades Marathon champion Bruce Fordyce to unpack the mindset, training philosophy, and life lessons behind his legendary career.Bruce shares:The story behind his dominance at ComradesHis up and down course records — and how long they stoodHis 50-mile world record at the 1984 Chicago Ultramarathon (only broken in 2019 by Jim Walmsley)Winning the London to Brighton ultramarathon three years in a rowHow his mindset evolved over decadesWhy community running like parkrun matters more than everAdvice for masters athletes who want to perform at their bestWhether you’re chasing a personal best or simply want to keep improving with age, this conversation is packed with wisdom from one of endurance sport’s true icons.👉 Subscribe for more conversations with athletes redefining what’s possible beyond midlife.Get in contact and follow us - Send in your questions, show suggestions and comments (good or bad) to:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/17EN4yrAqp/?mibextid=wwXIfrInstagram https://www.instagram.com/motmpod?igsh=MW8yamF4cHBkZWpxZg%3D%3D&utm_source=qremail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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