RUN with Coach Parry
10km, 21km or 42km. It doesn't matter what distance or time you run, what matters is that you RUN. In this weekly running podcast Coach Lindsey Parry helps you become a better a runner.
How much time to dedicate to intensity work
We all hear that intensity and speed work will help you run faster, but who does it really benefit? How much of your time should you be spending doing intensity work? Comrades Marathon Coach, Lindsey Parry is here to give you the low down on who should be doing what…
Adapting your Comrades programme to avoid injury
So you feel you are capable of training on the Comrades Marathon Bronze training programme, but you are wanting to adapt it to avoid injuries. Is a finishers programme a better way to go? Or should you stick to Bronze and just run at the slow end of the programme?…
How to plan a trail race run/walk strategy
Run/walk strategies are so successful on long road races, Caroline Wostmann’s Comrades 2015 win a brilliant case in point. But how can this strategy translate into trail running? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, we get asked; can you adopt a successful run/walk strategy in trail races?
Why do I sometimes cramp over 21km?
Do you tend to run fine one day, and then cramp the next? Is it hindering your ability to reach your goals over 21km or longer? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey looks at what the chief reasons are why cramping takes place. Is it a…
Comrades novices - take things slow
Are you a Comrades Novice like Jessica? There are always plenty of questions to be asked, and Comrades Marathon Coach Lindsey Parry is always here on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Jessica wants to know about adapting her long run training initially, and how to handle her first marathon and…
How to make the step up from 10 to 21km
Are you ready to step up from 10km to your first half-marathon or 21km race? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey gives you tips on how to achieve your goal, as comfortably as possible.
Best way to fuel during and post long sessions
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Alan wants to know about food and supplementation when exercising for long periods of time. Lindsey, not only gives you options for during, but post exercise as well. Supplements or whole foods; which is better?
Can I attempt a sub-3 marathon closer to Comrades?
There is a very good reason why the Comrades Marathon Silver programme says attempt a sub-3 hour marathon well ahead of race day. Hear from Lindsey in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, as he explains why the buy-off of pushing a fast marathon too close to Comrades,…
How to manage 70.3 and Comrades training
In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, we look at training for Comrades and a 70.3 in the same year. The big question is, can you use swimming and running as strength training for Comrades? Does this make a difference depending if it is an Up or Down…
Two Oceans and Comrades as a foreigner
Coming up on this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey get's asked about doing Old Mutual Two Oceans and Comrades in the same year. Not an uncommon practice, or unachievable task by any standards. However add in coming from America, add in the time zone travel for two…
What core exercises are best for marathon runners?
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Kelvin Brown wanted to know; what are the best core exercises you can do with marathon running? While a hard question to answer over a podcast, without being able to physically show you, Lindsey gives some great tips on where and…
Tips for dealing with running blisters
Do you battle with blisters as a runner? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey gives you tips and advice on how best to prevent them from happening. It's a common problem for many runners, so here is how to nip those pesky blisters in the butt.
Do I really need all the gadgets to run Comrades?
Coming up in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry podcast we look at the use of gadgets to help your running. Lindsey gets asked by a Comrades Marathon novice if they are a necessity. The simple answer is no, the more useful and fun answer can be heard in…
Comrades novice - how to pick a training programme
Coming up on this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, we look more into the 2016 Comrades Marathon training programmes. A lot of excitement was sparked by their going live at the start of July, but how do you know if you are on the right one?
Considerations for running Comrades as a 20 year old
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey gets hit with the question of, can you run the Comrades Marathon at the age of 20? While it is not impossible, nor potentially bad for you; you need to take your running career ambitions into consideration when making the…
What every runner should know about Strength Training
On this episode of Ask Coach Parry we have a question in from Daniel Cunama, Daniel was saying he ran Comrades in 2013, that was the last down run, and his quads were in agony from Fields Hill onwards. Daniel, welcome to the club, I think that was most of…
Different running shoes between training and races?
On this episode of Ask Coach Parry we chat to Lindsey Parry about the choice of using one pair of shoes to train in and a different sort of shoe for races and how this can affect your performance. and today’s question comes in from Sean. Lindsey, a question on…
How can I safely increase my weekly mileage without injuries?
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, I’m Brad Brown with Lindsey Parry joining us once again. Lindsey, another great question in this time, it was on Facebook as well, from Jenny Groenewald, Jenny said, how can I safely increase my weekly mileage without injuries and tiring myself…
How to balance your Comrades training
Coming up on this edition of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey get's hit with the poignant question; how to balance long runs and intensity work while training for Comrades. Truth of the matter is, even if you are training for a Silver medal, you never need more than 15%…
Caught between Bronze and Vic Clapham at Comrades
The 2016 Comrades Marathon training programmes are out! But are you caught for pace in the middle of two of them? On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Lindsey tells you how to adjust for a time between Bronze and a Vic Clapham medal.