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.
Comrades Marathon expo - how to tackle it
Comrades Marathon is so close now you can almost taste it! The expo kicks off tomorrow, and it provides not your registration portal; but it just breeds energy and excitement before the race. You can really feel Comrades in that room. However, as a runner, it’s important not to get…
Comrades Marathon - how to second your loved one
Comrades Marathon week has arrived! For runners it is all focus, for friends and family it is about love and support. If you are going to be down at the Comrades Marathon supporting a loved one, and want to know where are the best spots to stop? Lindsey gives you…
Doing Comrades Marathon as a couple
There is nothing more special than experiencing something like the Comrades Marathon together! That elation you feel when you cross the line with you partner must be heightened having done it together. However, there is a long road before you reach the finish. You are going to be feeling better…
Runners - how and when to stretch
New to running and yet to find your stretching groove yet? Stretching can form a very important tool to your running; provided you know what you are doing? So how should one be doing it? When should one be doing it? And what muscles are important to stretch? Hear more…
Comrades Marathon Down run killer section
We all know that the Comrades Marathon Down run is hardly a gentle down hill trot from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The Down is most certainly not the Up runs little brother! But what section of the Down is the hardest? How do you account for this? Lindsey tells all on…
Make plantar fasciitis disappear!
Having problems under your feet? Jodie is, and it’s a similar pain but in different spots. Most common cause? Plantar fasciitis. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey explores why; and how best to try and deal with it.
3 weeks to Comrades Marathon – what to do
With just under three weeks to go to the 2016 Comrades Marathon, you should be well into your taper. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey tells you what to do from now, up until race day. Your taper and freshening up is as important as all…
Road running to trail running - what to do
Are you a road runner wanting to make a switch to trail running? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey tells you what the basic differences between the two are. Trail running can be awesome to do, but having a bit of information before you start will…
Comrades Marathon taper affect by illness?
Illness in the final build up to the Comrades Marathon is a concern for many a runner. Most notably from a recovery point of view; with the affect it has on training and possibly race day. So what is the best thing to do when recovering from illness at this…
Comrades Mararthon strength training - when to stop
While Strength training, speed work and hill work are all important elements to Comrades Marathon training, it is dangerous to only start close to race day. Also at what point should you stop doing these sessions before race day. All is revealed on this episode of the Ask Coach Parry…
The pain barrier - how to tell if it is an injury
Do you know how to tell if your pain is muscle or injury related? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast Lindsey tells you how to determine what your pain is telling you. Is it best to keep running, or is it time to come to a stand…
How to make sure you peak at the Comrades Marathon
Are you worried about peaking too early for the Comrades Marathon? Have you got your build up wrong in the past? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, we look at how your build up can affect your Comrades. While also giving you advice on getting to race…
Comrades Marathon run/walk strategies
Is there a perfect run/walk strategy? Well there is for you, but everyone is unique. Lindsey does have a helpful formula as well as extra tips when it comes a run/walk strategy at the Comrades Marathon. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, we tell you where to…
How late to leave your Comrades Marathon long run
It doesn’t matter whose Comrades Marathon training programme you pick. The trick is if it works, stick to it, don’t try mix and match different people’s programmes. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast Lindsey gets asked; why he advocates not doing a long run in the last…
Running with a viral infection
Training with a viral infection can be very dangerous. Yes it may hamper your Comrades Marathon training, and potentially your long run; but the risks are not worth it. Hear why from Lindsey Parry on this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast.
Combining running with CrossFit
Looking to mix up your training ahead of the Comrades Marathon? In this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, we look more specifically at adding CrossFit. Does it constitute as strength training? And when would it be safest to try out, without hampered your Comrades preparation.
Comrades Marathon - how to pace the race
Are you worried about your Comrades Marathon pacing plan? Are you a person who likes to plot your race kilometre by kilometre? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey gives you tips on what is the best way to go at a race as long as Comrades.
Will evening running training impact Comrades Marathon?
Ahead of the weekend we answer a question relating to time of day when it comes to training. Will training mainly in the evenings, have a negative impact on your race day? Coach Lindsey Parry is on hand to tell you all you need to know on the matter, on…
Training runs - the best methods of pacing them
Are you unsure on how to pace your training runs? There are various methods, and each one has some things you need to take into consideration. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast we look at some of them. Most notably, looking at pacing versus Heart Rate training.
When the bug bites ahead of Comrades Marathon
On this episode of Ask Coach Parry, we look at getting flu ahead of the Comrades Marathon. Lindsey gives you the best possible advice on how to handle being sick, and then how to resume your training when you have recovered. If you get sick between now and Comrades, these…