The Ask Coach Parry Podcast
The Ask Coach Parry Podcast features Lindsey Parry with the coach answering a specific running question in every episode.
Is it ok to train on rest days?
Is it ok to train on rest days? What if you go really easy? Or just walk? Or is a rest day, just that, a rest day and no activity? Sport Scientist, Lindsey Parry explains the different activities you can do on rest days in this edition of the Ask…
Should you be running races as part of your training program?
We all love running races. The cameraderie, the meeting of friends, the buzz and vibe of the race. These are all factors for why we love racing. But should you be using races in your training plan as part of your build up to your goal race? Is there a…
What is the Time Trial and what is it used for?
Why do we schedule Time Trials in training programs? What are Time Trials? What purpose do they serve? When should you run a Time Trial. Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin explains in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.
Feeling dizzy after a run?
Do you ever feel dizzy after a run? Is this something to be concerned about? What role do your eating habits play? Is this related to a specific training session? Lindsey Parry has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.
Heart Rate and VO2 Max. How do they impact on your training and how to determine them?
Have you measured your max HR and VO2? In training is your HR still getting as high as it used to even with the same or more perceived exertion? Has you VO2 Max improved? Should you be pushing the pace to get to those former high Heart Rates? All these…
Have a pre race injury scare? What to do?
Have you ever experienced a slight niggle as you are heading into a race and are not sure how to handle it? Do you train through it? Do you rest? What treatment are you looking at? Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin unpacks this question in the latest Ask Coach Parry Podcast
Blood in Urine
Do you have blood in your urine after a run? Is this something to be alarmed about? Is a once off experience a concern? Regular blood in urine, should you be concerned? In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Lindsey Parry explains the different scenarios and or or…
Have Neuroma? What is it? And how to treat it?
Have you been diagnosed with a Neuroma in your foot and cannot train/run anymore? What is a Neuroma? How can you treat it? Are an injection or operation your only remedies? Sports Scientist, Shona Hendricks gives you the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.
Busy life schedule impacting on your training? What should you focus on?
Life is busy for everyone and it is often a struggle to fit in work, social life and training, in particular if you have a specific training/racing goal in mind. How do you mix it up? Can you drop or replace training sessions? Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin answers this question…
Training after the Covid Jab
How soon can you or should you train once you have received the COVID Vaccine? is it dangerous to train after receiving the vaccine? Will you lose fitness if you take some time out after taking to the vaccine? Coach Lindsey Parry has the answers.
Leaking Urine whilst running
Is it normal to leak Urine while running? Are there complications surrounding this phenomena? What can be done to avoid the situation? Sport Scientist Shona Hendricks explains what its all about.
Self Isolating because of COVID fears and training.
Are you self isolating because you have come into contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID? Can you train during that time of self isolation? Should you train? What type of training should you do? Devlin Eyden explains on this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.
Cardiac Drift. What is it? Why does it happen?
Is your heart rate a times erratic in your training? Is it Cardiac drift? What is cardiac drift? How does and why does it happen? Are you training too hard or is the elements (heat)? Are you dehydrating? Lindsey Parry has the answers.
Training in heat and humidity
Training in hot weather can be difficult. Training in high humidity can be difficult. Combine the two and it can be more than difficult. So how do you prepare and train in hot and humid conditions? What stresses does the body undergo in these conditions and how do you hit…
Adjusting training Schedules to fit in with life commitments
Can you switch your strength or running schedules around and how do you do that to fit in with life commitments. Devlin Eyden explains on this edition of Ask Coach Parry.
Run training on a MAF plan but want to cycle, what to do?
Are you following the MAF Training plan for your running and now want to add in some cycling? Can you use the MAF plan in cycling too? How do you adapt? Shona Hendricks breaks it down in this week's Ask Coach Parry podcast.
Run training on a MAF plan but want to cycle, what to do?
Are you following the MAF Training plan for your running and now want to add in some cycling? Can you use the MAF plan in cycling too? How do you adapt? Shona Hendricks breaks it down in this week's Ask Coach Parry podcast.
Heart Rate Variability, what is it and how can you use it to guide your training?
Elite athletes have a big Heart Rate Variability. What is Heart Rate Variablity? Why do elite athletes have such a range? Can you develop a big HRV as a runner? Is it necessary to have a big HRV or does this only apply to elite athletes? Listen to the coach…
How to find your correct Heart Rate and Training Zones
Not sure what zone you should be training in? Is your training device maximum Heart Rate accurate? Is it giving you the correct the training zones? Listen to today's edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast to determine how you can identify your correct zones.
Picking the correct training plan for you and how to factor in the elements when on a training plan
Struggling to hit your target pace in training? Are you on the correct training plan? How do you determine your paces if there are adverse weather conditions such as cold, wind, rain or snow? Have a listen to Sport Scientist, Shone Hendricks on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast for the…