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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.
Treadmill vs Road: Which makes for the harder running?
AJ submitted a question for us to answer on the Ask Coach Parry podcast, and she wants to know about treadmill vs road running. This is her question: “I run a fair bit on the treadmill and often struggle to get ‘going’. Can you tell me which is better for…
The causes and cures of Achilles Tendinitis
The next question comes today from Mark in Cape Town, and he says he had been battling with Achilles Tendinitis for the last few weeks and wants to know what causes it, what can be done to prevent it and how does one treat it?
How to run faster over 10kms and beyond: The secret revealed
On this episode of Ask Coach Parry we have a question from Peter who is trying to improve his 10km time. He wants to know how to run faster over 10kms?
Running after pregnancy: How long should you wait?
Today’s question relates to running after pregnancy. Shona had her baby 8 weeks ago and has been walking and is starting to run again. She is however battling with sore knees. She didn't gain too much weight during the pregnancy. Could her sore knees be that the tendons are still…
How to diagnose, treat and avoid a muscle tear
We’ve spoke about running injuries quite a bit here on the Ask Coach Parry podcast recently and another of the common running injuries is a muscle tear. Today Brad Brown asks Lindsey Parry what causes a muscle tear, how to prevent one and how to treat a muscle tear?
Leg Cramps at the Comrades Marathon – What caused Elton’s?
It is another Comrades Marathon question today and it comes from Elton Shapiro in the United States. Elton suffered from leg cramps at this year’s Comrades Marathon and missed his target time. Elton followed Lindsey Parry’s Bronze medal Comrades training programme and ran 2 marathons in the build-up to the…
Running warm up and cool down – Are they necessary?
Today’s Ask Coach Parry Podcast deals with the running warm up and cool down. The question was submitted by Belinda and she wants to know what the benefits of doing a warm up and cool down are? Should you warm up and cool down and what should you be doing…
How to go about running after knee surgery
Today’s question on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast is from Robyn and deals with running after knee surgery. Robyn says she has problematic knees. She has had scopes and debridements. She has also had retinacular releases on both knees. She really wants to run and is hoping you can tell…
Jet Lag and the Comrades Marathon – How do you overcome it?
Today’s question for Lindsey Parry comes from Klaus Geyer and it deals with having to cope with jet lag as an international runner coming to run the Comrades Marathon. 2014 was Klaus’ second Comrades Marathon after an 11:48 in 2012. For Comrades 2014 Klaus felt well prepared with 900km of…
Ironman Marathon – What does it equate to at the Comrades Marathon?
The question today comes from Vincent Nortier, he’s a Ironman triathlete and he’s making the switch – he wants to run the Comrades Marathon next year. Vince wants to know how would an Ironman marathon (3:42 in 2013 & 3:49 in 2014) would translate to firstly to a qualifying time,…
How to run the Rhodes Run straight after the Comrades Marathon
Today’s question for Lindsey Parry comes from Johnene Ralph in Kimberley. Johnene ran a 9:22 Comrades Marathon this year and two days after Comrades received an entry to the Rhodes Run that takes place on 12 July 2014. He has been on the waiting list for two years for the…
Comrades Marathon Up Run Training – How different is it to the Down?
Wimpie Pienaar’s pain is obviously subsiding; he was a Comrades Marathon novice in 2014. Having now completed his first Comrades down run, he wants to know how vastly different is the Comrades Marathon up run training compared to the Comrades Marathon down run?
Runners Knee – Everything You Need To Know About Patella Femoral Knee Pain
On the Ask Coach Parry Podcast today we deal with another of the most common running injuries Patella Femoral Knee Pain or runners knee. What is runners knee, what are the symptoms that you may have runners knee and most importantly, how do you treat runners knee?
Couch Potato to the Comrades Marathon in 1 Year – Is it possible?
A lot of people watch the TV on Comrades Marathon race day and think wow I wish I could do that. Some people obviously do make that decision to run Comrades the year after. I know this is a difficult question to answer because it is a long stretch of…
Ultra Marathon Recovery – Will Swimming Help Me Recover?
This question relates to how soon you should start training again after the Comrades Marathon. Last week we touched on how long you shouldn’t run for after Comrades and today’s question comes off Twitter. Is swimming allowed in that three week recovery period you speak about?
Disappointing Comrades Results – How to deal with failure
It is just over a week since the 2014 Comrades Marathon and a few people are still battling to come to terms with their disappointing Comrades results. Whether it be a missed time goal or the dreaded did not finish, Comrades results are always a topic that draws a lot…
How to heal shin splints in 3 easy steps
Today’s question on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast is about another common running injury and deals with how to heal shin splints or anterior tibial stress syndrome as it is called. What are shin splints, how do you get them and what is the best way to avoid them?
How your 5km run time can predict your 10km, 21km and marathon times
Today’s question comes from Done van Eck. Done wanted to know what formula you use to work out your race pace for example if you take your 5km run time and multiply it by 2.1 you should get your 10km time. How can take your 5km run time and convert…
Running After Comrades: How soon is too soon?
Post 2014 Comrades Marathon and on today’s Ask Coach Parry Podcast Lindsey Parry answers a question about running after Comrades. How soon after the Comrades Marathon should you run again?
Comrades Spectator Spot – Where is the best place to watch?
Today’s question on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast has to do with the best Comrades spectator spot along the Comrades route. Warren Smith is a Comrades Marathon novice and would like to know where the best Comrades spectator spot would be for his wife and two kids to watch a…