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.
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…
Boston Marathon - We help John plan a Marathon PB [One on One Coaching Call]
On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry, we chat to one of our online community members John Hauber. John has been using one of our 12 week marathon programs and smashed his PB by 14 minutes; running 3:21 and in doing so also qualified for the Boston Marathon. Coach…
Reaching your potential - One on one Coaching Session with Mthunzi Dwanya
On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry, we speak to another one of our CoachParry Online Community members Mthunzi. Coach Parry and Mthunzi talk all about Mthunzi's inspiration to start Comrades all the way to helping him reach for higher goals for all distances.
Balancing speed & endurance - One on One Coaching Session with Jeff Ostrom
Today's one on one coaching call is with another one of our athletes on our marathon programs - Jeff Ostrom. Coach Parry advises Jeff on how to get faster across all distances, with KaapseHoop Marathon particularly in mind. Jeff comes from a team sport background and so Lindsey shares how this…
Working on Pacing - One on One Coaching Session with Janine Mazery
Today on Run with Coach Parry, we have another one on one coaching session with one of our athletes - Janine Mazery. Lindsey guides Janine with her weekly schedule and some of her goal race times for this year. Lindsey then gives some insight into the different training paces on…
One on one coaching call: We help Alex put a plan in place for New York Marathon
On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry we help Alex put a plan in place for the New York Marathon. Which happens to be the same weekend as Soweto Marathon and Kaapsehoop Marathon - so there's lots to get out of this even if you're not training for New…
Long slow distance vs high intensity: what is the right balance to have in your running program?
Many runners do all or most of their training at one pace. Ideally a well structured program should have a good balance between long, slower running and some high intensity running. If you're not on one of our CoachParry.com training programs (where this is already sorted for you) and need some…
Protein and Running: Is protein intake important for runners?
On today's episode of Run with Coach Parry we have another great question from our members forum. We know the benefits of carbohydrates for endurance sports, but there is so much hype around protein and protein intake around these days, is it important for runners? If so, how much and…
Is treadmill running better than no running at all?
How much better is it to run out on the road or on the trails versus running on a treadmill? If I cant manage to run outside can the treadmill be a suitable substitute for this? Coach Parry answers today's question from our member's forum about running on a treadmill,…