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What percentage heart rate should you average at Comrades?
Today on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we talk about running the Comrades Marathon with a heart rate monitor and what percentage of you max hr you should run at.
What can I eat to avoid cramping while running?
Hi coach, I suffer terribly with cramp, I have done all my life but obviously a lot more now that I'm training for my first Comrades Marathon. What can I do or eat to avoid cramping while running? Or are there any supplements I can take pre and during races…
When is the best time to take vitamin supplements on race day?
We all take a lot of multivitamins, omega’s and other nutritional supplements (including extra proteins and magnesium) every day. My question is this: on race day, should you take them before or after the race? Are there any supplements or vitamins that could hinder performance in a race?
The Second Half of the Comrades Marathon Down Run
This is part three of the three part series about the Comrades route and race day (You can access Part One here and Part Two here) On day one we spoke about the start of the 2014 Comrades Marathon and what you can and should expect at the start of…
The First Half of the Comrades Marathon Down Run
This is part two of our description of the Comrades Marathon route. The first half of the down run can be very deceptive. This is what you can expect.
The Start of the Comrades Marathon Down Run
We have been getting tons of questions about Comrades race day itself and in particular what you can expect as far as the Comrades Route goes. Over the next three editions of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we are going to look at what you can expect at the start…
What is the best run walk strategy to finish Comrades in under 11 hours?
This is episode 31 of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast and today’s question comes from Chew and it has to do with running the Comrades Marathon on a run walk strategy. Hi Lindsey, I am aiming for a sub 11 hour Comrades Marathon and I wanted to ask you about…
Can I change my diet to Low Carb High Fat/Banting this close to running Comrade?
Today's question on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast comes from Charles Malan: Hi Lindsey, I am not on any specific diet, I just just train. Is it wise to start on the Professor Tim Noakes Low Carb High Fat / Banting Diet this close to running the Comrades Marathon? At…
What gradient should hill repeats be done at and can I do them on a treadmill?
Today’s question for Coach Parry comes all the way from the United Kingdom and was sent by Andrew Blake: Hi Lindsey, I live in London and am training for the Comrades Marathon. There are not many long hills that I can do hill repeats on - max I have easy…
How do I stop muscle cramps?
Today’s question comes from Michael Hove: I ran the Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra over the Easter period. I was comfortable up to the standard marathon mark (42.2km), however from there on suffered massive muscle cramps. Although I had two massages (46 & 50km mark). It didn't really help, rubbing…
Am I allowed seconds at Comrades&how; to know where they should be on the route?
Today’s question on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast comes from Yolandi Sapet: Hi Lindsey and Brad, I am running my first Comrades Marathon this year and I was wondering about seconding? What are the rules regarding seconds and support at comrades and how do we know where they have to…
How long before an International Marathon should I arrive?
Today’s question comes from Hettie Booysen: Hi Lindsey, My entry for the New York Marathon was successful. In terms of traveling, how many days should I arrive before the race?
I have injured my back picking something up – Can I still run?
Today’s question comes from Nonkululo Mcuntula: Hi Coach, I need advice, I have injured my back. I bent down to pick something up and felt a very sharp stretch at my waist. I immediately tried to stretch, but pain didn’t go away. The following day I ran a marathon, I…
Why are my calves sore and do my feet go numb when I run?
Hi Coach! I’m training for my second Comrades and running is going ok. I am however battling with my calves, especially my left calf, my whole foot goes numb. Should I be seeing a physio?
How do the pacing buses work at big races like the Comrades Marathon
Today’s question comes from Siobhan Macleod.My hubby and I are both new to the Comrades Marathon and will be running our first Comrades this year – how do the timed ‘buses’ work, i.e. I have read that there is an 11 hour bus (I assume it’s a trained runner leading…
My left knee feels like it wants to lock when I run, please help.
Today’s question on Ask Coach Parry comes from Henrico Slotto:Hi coach, a little advice please. I started running in late March last year and didn’t have any coaching or advice I just ran until a friend of mine who is a runner started giving me tips. In the end I…
Is it possible to do an Ironman Triathlon and Comrades in the same year?
Today’s question most definitely comes from a South African. We are a week post Ironman South Africa and one of our listeners want to know is it possible to do an Ironman and the Comrades Marathon in the same year?
How do I improve my running cruising pace? Ask Coach Parry 20
Today’s question comes from Warren Kidgell:My training is going pretty well so far, but there is a long way to go. One thing I’m grappling with is the idea around how to improve cruising pace for the Comrades Marathon. A key session you have in your schedule is the 8km…
I have a knee niggle, how do I know whether it is ITB or not? What is ITB?
Today’s question is from Nisha PadayacheeHi Coach, I am a bit worried. I qualified for Comrades in early January and eased back into running. Over past 2 weeks, I have a knee niggle that is making an appearance at every run. The current issue is pain on the left side…
How many marathons and ultra-marathons should you run before Comrades?
Today’s question comes from Michelle DonneHi Lindsey, in your opinion how many marathons and/or ultras should one fit in between Jan and Comrades? We are bronze medal and Vic Clapham finishers. Our first one will be run on Sunday 23rd Feb. How many weeks before the Comrades Marathon should our…