The Ask Coach Parry Podcast
The Ask Coach Parry Podcast features Lindsey Parry with the coach answering a specific running question in every episode.
How to train in the off season
Not wanting to lose too much fitness during the off season? Going into the winter months and not wanting to lose all the gains from the previous year? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin explains what you can do in your off season and/or winter season to make sure you come back…
Training through the festive period
The festive period is fast approaching and this is generally the time in which we relax, unwind and let routine go for a bit to just recover in life. So how do you maintain your training and fitness level during this time? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry offers some valuable advice…
Splitting your long run
Don't have time to do long runs? Can you split your long run into two sessions? What options do you have if time is a factor and you need to get your ;one runs in? Sport Scientist Shona Hendricks explains how you can overcome this obstacle.
Coming back from a long lay off
What to do when you are coming back from a long lay off, be it from injury, circumstances, life or lack of motivation? Can you drive straight back into your training? What should you do and what should you not do when you come back to running after a long…
Determining your Threshold Heart Rate
How do you go about determining what is your Threshold Heart Rate? Why is it important? How does it affect your training? Should you use Maximum Heart Rate or Threshold Heart Rate in your training? The answers from Lindsey Parry in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.
How to Foam Roll
Foam Rolling is very much part of your recovery. However many runners are not sure how to do it correctly and when they should be doing it. In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Sports Scientist, Devlin Eydin, explains how and when to use Foam Rolling in your…
Running to pace or to heart rate
Should you be running to the pace prescribed in your training program, even if it sends the heart rate higher than it should be for that training session? Sport Scientist Shona Hendricks has the answers.
How to maintain fitness post surgery
Have you just undergone surgery and are not able to run? Are you looking for ways in which to maintain your fitness until such a time as you can go and run again? What options do you have that won't negatively affect your rehabilitation? Sport Scientist, Devlin Eyden has the…
The key to hydration - how to make sure you hydrate correctly before, during and after your run
Is it concerning that your urine is dark after a long run? Your urine sample will show very quickly if you are hydrated or dehydrated. This has enormous impact on your training and racing. Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks explains all about hydration in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry…
Dealing with heat and humidity in your training
Is it hot and humid where you are? Do you struggle to do your training sessions under those conditions? How does heat and humidity affect the intensity of your workouts? Should you push through and follow the programme if it is very hot and humid or should you back off?…
Are you comfortably exceeding the pace your training program stipulates?
Are you comfortably exceeding the pace your training program stipulates? Should you now go faster? What is the difference between a comfortable session and an easy session? Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin has the answers right here on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast
Is intermittent fasting something you should look at?
Are you looking at your nutrition for your running? Are you, like many others, contemplating or even practicing intermittent fasting? Is this something you should include in your nutrition plan? Sport Scientist, Shone Hendricks explains all you need to know about intermittent fasting in this episode of the Ask Coach…
Juggling your long runs
Time constraints making training difficult? Is it advisable to do your long runs every six days and not seven if you are behind in your Marathon training schedule? Sport Scientist Lindsey Parry explains why that is NOT a good idea.
Getting the balance right
Are you somebody who does a lot of cycling and running but are preparing for a running race and do not know who to structure you training load? The this podcast with Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast is what you need to hear.
Hitting your Target Heart Rate Zones
Are you struggling to hit your Heart Rate Target Zones? Do you find that you are only keep your HR low if you run around a track? How does that impact on your race preparation if you are not going to be racing on the track? What can you do…
Training tracking devices telling you that your are losing fitness
Is your training tracking device telling you that you are losing fitness even though you are training consistently? Should you panic? Should you change your training program? Sport Scientist, Lindsey Parry explains how the algorithms work and why you need not panic.
Gels and supplements on your runs. Should you use them?
Should you use gels as nutrition on your runs? When should you use them and how often and in what quantities is it best to use them for maximum performance. Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin explains the role of gels as nutrition for your runs in this edition of the Ask…
When to consult a doctor or when to ease off if you are feeling pain or injured
Feeling pain when running fast but not when running easy? Does the pain go away when after warming up or after running for a bit? How do you know if you have an injury that requires rest or medical treatment? Sport Scientist, Lindsey Parry has the answers in this edition…
How to manage an Achilles injury
Struggling with an Achilles injury? Will rest work? How long must you rest? Are there treatments you need to look into to resolve the injury? How best to get back to your running quickly? All these questions and more answered by Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks.
When to replace your running shoes
Runners often ask when is the right time to replace your running shoe. Is it ok to have more than one shoe and to alternate them when training? Do the shoes need to be identical if you have more than one shoe? Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin breaks it down in…