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.
Cruising to a Comrades back2back medal - We help Shaun on how to balance working on the yachts and a structured Bill Row
On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry, we chat to Shaun Simpson who is one of our CoachParry Online Training Club members. Shaun lives and works on the super yachts and has his sights set on his back2back Comrades medal this year, after finishing in 8:28 in 2018! Lindsey and…
Do I change my goal after a small setback in training? We help Schalk with his Bill Rowan Comrades plan
Do you need to change your goal after a small setback in training? Markus chats to one of our CoachParry Online Training Club members - Schalk Visagie - about whether he needs to change his goal of 3:30 marathon after missing 2 weeks of training, especially given that his Comrades…
Everything about pacing - for a race and for training - We connect with Geoffrey about his sub-3 marathon aspirations
On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry we chat to Geoffrey Abrams, a lifetime member of our CoachParry Online Training Platform. Geoffrey has a sub-3 marathon goal and with that; silver Comrades medal aspirations. Markus and Geoffrey chat all things pacing - within a race as well as how to…
Training pace, cramping and everything leading to Comrades - We help Peter ahead of his first Comrades Marathon
On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry we chat to one of our Online Training Platform members Peter Clark in his lead up to his first Comrades. Peter has an awesome story having lost 20kgs and in the process has completed 2 full IronMan and is attempting his first Comrades…
Starting from scratch again - Get inspired listening to Lizahn's story
On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry we chat to Lizahn Oosthuizen, she is a member of the CoachParry Online Training Community and is on a mission to make a comeback to running after a long time off. Lindsey guides her on all things training, injuries and how to build…
From Soweto Marathon to Two Oceans - We help Yvonne put a plan in place for her first ultra
Yvonne September is a member of our Coach Parry Online Training community. She has made some amazing strides (pun intended) in her running and completed her first marathon - Soweto Marathon. She now has her sights on Two Oceans Ultra Marathon. Coach Parry helps Yvonne put a plan in place…
Everything you need from now till Comrades - We help Tanja put a plan in place for Comrades 2019
Today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry we help one of our Online Training Platform community members Tanja Hayes put a plan in place for Comrades 2019. They discuss chasing marathon pb's versus Comrades goals and how many marathons is ideal in the build up to Comrades Share your journey…
What training should you be doing over this festive season?
With the festive season upon us, Coach Parry and Brad discuss how much training you should be doing over this time. If youre qualifying for Comrades or Two Oceans or if you have already qualified - Lindsey breaks it all down for you in terms of when to run, how…
From race-walking to Comrades - One on one coaching call with Mark Fontbin
Today's episode of RUN with CoachParry is with one of our Online Training Platform Community members Mark Fontbin. Mark used to be a race walker but has since made the switch to running and wants to do Comrades. Mark brings some fantastic questions to this episode such as whats the…
How to not let December festivities get in the way of training - with Hobbo on his Couch-to-IronMan 70.3 Journey
Brad and Lindsey catch up with Hobbo, who is on a mission to get off the couch to IronMan 70.3 Durban in June 2019. He just finished his first triathlon and they discuss how to keep training and focused over the December holidays as well which races they are going…
Looking for a change of pace - with Rory McGuirk
Markus chats to one of our CoachParry Online Training Platform members on today's episode of RUN with CoachParry - Rory McGuirk. Rory has both a green and blue number for Comrades and Two Oceans respectively, however has been struggling with getting some motivation back. Markus and Rory explore some ideas…
From injury to Two Oceans Ultra - we help put a plan in place for James Collins
On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry we help put a plan in place for James Collins - one of our CoachParry Online Training Platform community members. James is struggling with a niggle from Comrades and has big Two Oceans Ultra goals for next year and so Lindsey helps James…
Overcoming adversity with Vance Harris
If you're looking for some inspiration, listen to today's episode of RUN with CoachParry. We talk to Vance Harris, a member of the CoachParry Training Platform who has a special place in his heart for the Comrades Marathon. He has run the race many times and has a phenomenal story…
Training to Power with Garth Willis
On this edition of RUN with Coach Parry, Brad & Lindsey are joined by one of the members of the Coach Parry Online Community Garth Willis to chat about using a power meter to enhance your training and racing. We also hear from James 'Hobbo' Hobson who has had a…
HItting the training right to run Comrades with confidence
On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry, we chat to another one of our CoachParry training platform members - Andrew Watt. Markus and Andrew discuss hill training and heart rate training specific to Comrades and all this builds towards running Comrades with confidence. We help Andrew put a goal time…
How to get faster over the shorter distances
Today's episode of RUN with CoachParry is all about getting faster over the shorter distances. Coach Markus chats to one of our CoachParry online training platform members about his goals of getting faster over these distances and the best way to do it. They discuss the balancing act of strength…
Are you struggling to get back to fitness? Listen to this for some inspiration
On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry, we get to hear an inspirational story of getting back to fitness and health from one of our CoachParry community members - Steven Moodley. Lindsey and Steven discuss the advantages and benefit of slow aerobic base training and how this puts Steven…
What do to the last two weeks before a marathon
Today on RUN with Coach Parry we are joined by one of our members Tracey Salgado who has been training hard for the upcoming Kaapsehoop Marathon. Lindsey advises Tracey on what she should and shouldn't do in the final two weeks in the run into her marathon. PLUS we announce…
4:50...What's the Comrades Deal?
Today on RUN with Coach Parry we talk about yesterday's big announcement that the Comrades Marathon Association has changed the qualifying criteria for The Ultimate Human Race. 4:50 it is. Now what? Also on today's podcast, we announce the first winner of the #BiogenJourney competition we're running. (If you want…
Meet Hobbo...and why is he getting off the couch to do a triathlon?
Today on RUN with Coach Parry we introduce you to Hobbo. Hobbo has set the audacious goal to complete the Ironman 70.3 in Durban in June 2019. We're extremely excited to be part of Hobbo's #BiogenJourney and want to urge you to join us as we help Hobbo and hopefully…