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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.
Running shoe wear patterns – What is causing Grant’s shin splints?
Today on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we chat about running shoe wear patterns and what could be causing irregular running shoe wear patterns in this case. Grant submitted his question and this is what he wanted to know: I don't know if this is something you'd be able to…
Comrades Marathon Route – The secod half of the up run
Over the last two days we’ve discussed the start of the Comrades Marathon up run as well as the first half of the Comrades up run. Today we look at the second half of the Comrades up run
Comrades Marathon Route – The first half of the up run
Yesterday we looked at the start of the Comrades Marathon up run in Durban and what you could and should expect. Today we are taking a look at the first half of the Comrades Marathon up run.
The Comrades Marathon Start: What to expect in Durban for the up run
In the build up to the 2014 Comrades Marathon we did a series of podcasts talking through the Comrades Marathon down run route including the start, the first half and the second half. Those three podcasts were probably the most popular that we did in the build up to the 2014…
What does it take to run the Comrades Marathon?
Entries for the 2015 Comrades Marathon open on 1 September 2014 and a lot of people are sitting at home thinking ‘I’d love to run the Comrades Marathon, but can I?’. We did a webinar before entries opened for the 2014 Comrades Marathon called “Is the Comrades Marathon for me”…
How to run a sub 4 hour marathon when you’re currently running 4:30’s
Today’s question on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast and it was submitted by Christopher. We shared the secret about how to get faster over a 10km a few weeks ago and how that can then be used to improve your marathon time. Christopher wanted to know how does he run…
Is an ITB release the right option if you have iliotibial band syndrome?
In this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we chat about an ITB release. Leon TeBurgh submitted a question. Leon said he has been struggling with a knee problem for about 3 years now, after a long time of being lazy and hardly doing any exercise at all. He…
How to set the right Comrades Marathon goal for you
Today’s question is from Dorothy Graham and she wants to know what is the right Comrades Marathon goal for her. She says she is a 59 year old lady living in Zimbabwe, she ran the Comrades Marathon in 2013 and finished outside the 12 hour cut off. She that experience…
Is running the Comrades Marathon possible with a meniscus tear?
We got an email in from Depak and he asked the following question: “I have a mild meniscus tear. I have consulted an arthroscopist who has ruled surgery out as of now. I want to run the Comrades Marathon. Is it possible? I have completed a full marathon in 3:55…
Build your running mental toughness and run your best Comrades Marathon
Today’s question comes from Eric Maritz. Eric says he lacked mental toughness at this year’s Comrades Marathon and would like to try and develop his running mental toughness. He asked what would be the best way to go about developing running mental toughness for the Comrades Marathon. Would it be…
The Up Run – Is it harder than the Comrades Marathon Down Run?
The question Lindsey answers on today’s episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast has again got to do with the Comrades Marathon up run. Vicky submitted it as she is concerned about how tough the up run is compared to the down run. Her question is a follows:I entered my…
Comrades Back to Back Medal: How much can you improve on the up?
Derrick Pienaar was a Comrades Marathon novice in 2014 and has his eye on a Comrades back to back medal in 2015. Derrick managed to finish the Comrades down run in 11:40 this year. He did approximately 1400km’s leading up to this year’s Comrades Marathon and felt confident that he…
How to start running again after a fibula stress fracture
Today on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we look at a stress fracture from running in particular a fibula stress fracture. Gayle emailed us and wanted to know how you start running again after a fibula stress fracture after she picked one up running the Comrades Marathon. She also wanted…
Comrades Marathon vs Ironman – Which of the two is more difficult?
Oscar Benjamin submitted a question via the Ask coach Parry podcast website and he wants to know, in terms of difficulty – the Comrades Marathon vs Ironman, which is harder?
How to finish the Comrades Marathon with a marathon pb of 4:45
If you've ever wondered if you can finish the Comrades Marathon this is for you. The next question for Lindsey Parry comes all the way from Dundee in Scotland. Chris Toll says he is an 85kg, 51 year old back of the pack runner. He has run/walked 7 marathons in…
Adjusting your Comrades training programme
Derrick Fourie submitted his question for the Ask Coach Parry podcast a few days ago and we answer it today. Derrick said he is currently deciding between the Bill Rowan Comrades training programme and the silver Comrades training programme. In the Comrades training programme the qualifying marathon would be run…
Running your first marathon: When to attempt your first 42.2km?
Many people set the goal to start running to run a marathon. Today’s question comes from Polokwane and Janet wanted to know realistically how long after you first start running can you expect to run your first marathon?
Running stretches and exercises that will make you a better runner
Gaby is trying to improve her running and she wants to know if there are any specific running stretches or exercises that will help her running. She also asked if things like squats and lunges help to make you a better runner.
What is a realistic Comrades Marathon goal?
Our question for Lindsey today comes from Anthony Collier from the UK and is about what would be a realistic Comrades Marathon goal. Anthony asked the following: “Running the Comrades Marathon has been on my bucket list for many years and I can get to do it in 2015. I…
Foot Arch Pain: Could it be Plantar Fasciitis?
This question comes from Joseph who has foot arch pain. and he wants to know why do his arches in his feet hurt when running, what could be causing it?