The Ask Coach Parry Podcast
The Ask Coach Parry Podcast features Lindsey Parry with the coach answering a specific running question in every episode.
Training on an inflamed knee due to Arthritis
In this edition of Coach Parry Podcast, we look at what sort of training to do if you have an inflamed knee due to arthritis.
Qualifying for Comrades if no races are run due to COVID
A big question on many people's minds is how they will qualify for Comrades if no races are held during the qualification period. On this edition of Coach Parry Podcast, the coach puts your mind at ease.
Over striding and how to avoid it
A common challenge when increasing speed in training is over striding. In this edition of Coach Parry Podcast, we discuss how to maintain form in training and how to prevent over striding which can lead to injury.
Heart Rate Training
This edition of Ask Coach Parry Podcast addresses Heart Rate training and training in specific zones.
Recovering from colds and flu and COVID
This edition of Ask Coach Parry Podcast deals with two very important aspects of your training namely when to start training again after flu and at what intensity and how to return to training after having had COVID-19
Swopping your Long Run days
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry Podcast, we talk about swopping your long run days around.
Hill Repeat Intensities
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry Podcast, we tackle the question on hill repeats, particularly at what effort you should be doing them at.
When to move from 5km/10km training to intensive Comrades Training
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry we discuss when to move from the shorter, faster training session to training run your qualifying Marathon for the Comrades Marathon.
How to run & train in hot and humid conditions
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we discuss what changes you need to make to your training and racing if your live in a hot and humid environment.
Does walking on non-running days impact your rate of recovery?
On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we discuss whether or not you should be walking (or playing golf) on your rest days and how does it impact your recovery.
Are long runs really necessary when training for an ultra?
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry we discuss whether long runs are necessary in training when training for an ultra marathon.
How to get running again after a foot fracture
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, we discuss what it takes to start running again after fracturing your foot.
Is Comrades seeding measured on mat to mat or gun to mat time?
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, we discuss Comrades seeding and if it is measured from mat to mat or gun to mat.
Mental strategies to help you run better
On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, we discuss mental strategies to help you run better.
How to fix broken sleep patterns during lockdown
On this edition of the Coach Parry Podcast we discuss disrupted sleep patterns during times of high stress.
Should we still be following the Comrades Training Plans?
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we look at whether or not you should still be following the Comrades training plans at this time.
What about my Comrades qualifier now that all the races are cancelled or postponed?
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we discuss what to do about your Comrades Marathon qualifier with all the races having been postponed or cancelled.
What does it mean now that Comrades is postponed?
On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we discuss the implications of the 2020 Comrades Marathon being postponed.
How to stop your feet feeling like they're burning when you run
On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, we talk about how you can deal with the burning sensation you sometimes get on the bottom of your feet.
Training Ideas that you can do at home during the Lockdown
On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we look at a few things you can do to keep training during the lockdown.