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.
Is sleep the missing component in your training?
Today we're talking about the importance of sleep and the role it plays in your training. Should it be considered a component of training? Today's lifestyles dont always allow for a lot of sleeping time, so what is best to get the most out of our sleep in order to…
Cape Town Marathon - We help Steyn put a plan in place to qualify for Comrades
On this edition of RUN with Coach Parry Lindsey and Brad catch up with Steyn van Zyl. Steyn is training for the Cape Town Marathon and we help him put a plan in place to help him qualify for next year's comrades. We also discuss the dangers of falling into…
What is the most efficient way to run downhill?
With the Comrades down run coming up, or if you are racing in any other net downhill marathons, the question on everyone's minds is what is the most efficient way to run downhill without injuring yourself? Coach Parry gives you the answer in today's episode of Ask Coach Parry
What is the most efficient way to run downhill?
Today's question for Ask Coach Parry comes from the Coach Parry Facebook group and with it being a down run at Comrades this year; many runners are asking this question - What is the most efficient way to run downhill? Is there a trick to it? Coach Parry answers this question…
Is One-on-One Coaching only for Elite / Pro Athletes?
Do you feel like you want one-on-one coaching but you're not "elite" or fast enough? It's a question we get asked often here at Coach Parry - "Will I benefit from one-on-one coaching even though I'm not an elite athlete?" Coach Parry gives you his answer to this question and…
Is there a correct way to breathe when running?
Following on from last week's episode about side stitches; today's episode of Run with Coach Parry is all about breathing while running. Is there a correct or incorrect way to breathe while running? How should we be breathing to maximise our performance in both training and racing? What is the…
The dreaded side stitch. What causes it and how to get rid of it
Many runners have experienced the pain of a side stitch (whether in the ribs or abdomen) or a stitch under the collar bone. Does this pain come from breathing incorrectly or eating/drinking too much before a run? Coach Parry discusses what causes stitches and the most successful techniques to get…
How to run faster... by slowing down
Learning to run slower to run faster... While it sounds contradictory, one of the biggest mistakes recreational runners make is running their easy runs too hard. Following on from two of our previous #FastFriday posts on this topic, Coach Parry delves deeper the most common mistake recreational runners make.
Tapering for Two Oceans? How to get ultra marathon tapering spot on
Are you racing the Two Oceans Marathon and wondering what is the best way to taper for the grueling 56kms that lie ahead in 2 weeks time? If Comrades Marathon is your main goal, do you even need to taper for Two Oceans? Coach Parry shares his tapering advice specifically…
How to stay motivated to train on your own
Running alone when training for any race is tough. Coach Parry provides some insights into what you can do to keep motivated if you do not have a running club / group to train with and most of your training runs are done on your own. What is the best…
How to get the most out of your running shoes
Coach Parry shares some tips on how to care for your running shoes to ensure you get the most mileage out of them. What is the best way to clean and dry your shoes and other general care ideas. Also, what is the optimum amount of mileage you should have…
Chafing and how to deal with it
Chafing ("friction burn") is one of the most common problems runners face. And every runner has heard sage advice and remedies from other runners on how best to avoid this. From vaseline and ointments to plasters and finger-toe socks. If this is something you struggle with, then today's episode of…
Running Nutrition - Do you struggle to eat during a marathon?
We're sidestepping from some specific training topics onto some running nutrition on today's episode of Run with Coach Parry. Do you struggle to eat during marathon and ultra-marathon races? Many runners battle with this even after practicing it on some lower intensity training runs. Coach Parry provides some advice as…
How to make the run/walk strategy work for you and other pacing tips
You've seen athletes like Caroline Wostmann use the run/walk strategy very successfully. In this episode of Run with Coach Parry; Lindsey explains the intricacies of how to make the run/walk strategy work for you whether you're a faster or a slower runner. Not only for Comrades Marathon distance but for…
How important is cross-training to marathon and ultra-marathon runners?
In this next episode of RUN with Coach Parry, we chat about the importance / relevance of cross-training to the marathon and ultra-marathon runner. Is it beneficial? How much cross-training should you be doing on your rest days from running in the lead up to the Comrades Marathon and will…
Comrades Marathon race day pacing strategies and finish-time predictions
Today on RUN with Coach Parry, we look at how to tackle race day pacing strategies for novices taking on the Comrades Marathon. Comrades Coach Lindsey Parry and Brad Brown also delve into how best to work out your race pace and finish time from your different training runs especially…
When should you run on tired legs and when should you rest?
Today on RUN with Coach Parry we discuss an issue that every runner faces at some stage, when you run and when to rest. If your legs are feeling sore and tired, do you push through and train or do you skip the session?
How to incorporate the Two Oceans into your Comrades Marathon training
If you're planning on running both the Two Oceans and the Comrades Marathon this year, then this is the podcast for you! Today on RUN with Coach Parry we look at how to incorporate both OMTOM and Comrades into your training schedule.
How many marathons and ultra marathons should you run in Comrades Marathon training
On this episode of RUN with Coach Parry we answer a question we get asked a LOT. How many marathons and ultra marathons should you run in training if you plan on running the Comrades Marathon. The Official Comrades Marathon Coach Lindsey Parry joins Brad Brown to discuss the number…
We help Andrew put a plan in place to run fast at the Soweto Marathon
On this edition of RUN with Coach Parry we help Andrew Fehrsen put a plan in place to run a fast Soweto Half Marathon. As mentioned in the podcast, register for our upcoming Soweto Marathon webinars by clicking on the link below. Whether you're running the 10km, 21km or 42km,…