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.
Will having the flu impact on my running performance? Ask Coach Parry 9
Today’s question comes from Lennard Van Wyk:Hey Lindsey, just would like to ask your opinion about my training: I am currently running 6 days a week. I average about 70-80kms per week. I take all runs easy at 5:50 min/km. I only push hard on Tuesdays when we have time…
What is compartment syndrome and can I run with it? Ask Coach Parry 8
Today’s question comes from Terence Van Ginkel:Hi Lindsey, I have been training for my first comrades with your finisher program. I have been having problems with my right outside calf and went to see a physio. I was diagnosed with compartment syndrome. Do you have any tips for me other…
What workout can you replace a hill repeat session with?
Today’s question comes from Tracey Muller:Hi Lindsey, thank you for the informative (albeit terrifying!) talk in East London. I have a quick query….as you mentioned all of our runs here are pretty hilly and I’m considering easing up on formal hill repeats due to the injury risk. What sort of…
How do you figure out what is the right running shoe for you?
Today’s question comes from Jeanne-Marie GrobelarWith so many brands and styles of running shoes available, how on earth do you know which one is the right one for you? If you would like to read the transcript of this interview, click here. If you have a question you would like us to…
Is the Gradient and Pace of My Hill Repeats Too Steep and Too Fast?
Today’s question comes from Carla Sieberhagen:Hi Lindsay, for the hill repeats I am running a hill that covers 350m up the hill in 2 minutes. The elevation gain is about 20m. So this would be a grade of about 6%. I battle to maintain a steady pace for all the…
Is It Possible to Run Two Ultra-Marathons Close Together?
Today’s question comes from Conrad Watt:Hi Coach! Following the silver training program! Is it possible to run a slowish Loskop and the Two Oceans afterwards for the long run! If so, how would the training program change after Oceans? Thanks very much! If you would like to read the transcript, click here.If…
Which days of the week should I do my strength/gym sessions? Ask Coach Parry 3
Today’s question comes from Simon Ward:Hi Lindsey, I’m following your Comrades Marathon bronze medal program and I was wondering which days to fit in the strength/gym sessions?If you have a question you would like us to answer, please feel free to ask it on our brand new forum. We get many…
How to predicted your Comrades Marathon finish time
Today’s question comes from Charlie Hew:I am worried regarding my Comrades Marathon finish time. Is there a formula that can be used with some accuracy to predict finish time? Also , what do you feel should be the length of the longest run prior to the race ? I use back…
Running Shoes - How much mileage should you get out of a pair?
The first episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast sees us answer a question from Dewald Bothma:I’m running my back-to-back Comrades Marathon this year but have noticed that I’m getting very low mileage on my shoes. I am a neutral runner and run in Asics Cumulus. At best I get…