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 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,…
We help Gillian strengthen her knees to get her running pain free again
On this episode of RUN with Coach Parry we help Gillian Walker build strength in her knees to get her running pain free once again.
We help Carol plan her running comeback following knee surgery
Bouncing back from knee surgery can be tough. Today on RUN with Coach Parry we help a member of our online community, Carol Muirhead, plot her comeback to running and put a plan in place to run a sub 2 hour half marathon.
How to run a faster marathon - We help Jim plan to run a fast 42km
On this edition of RUN we help another member of the Coach Parry online community create a plan to achieve their running goals. We head to Edinburgh in Scotland and help Jim Panton create a plan to run a fast marathon.
We help Michael zero in on his Ironman goals after Comrades
In today's episode of RUN we've got a guest on the podcast that we're going to see if we can help improve their athletic performance. It's not just running today, we're going to be talking a little bit of triathlon too.