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How often do you find that your prescribed heart rate zone does not match your expected pace or the pace that is required of you for that training session? How do you ensure that you hit your zones while sticking to your training schedule? Listen to this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast with Sports Scientist, Shona Hendricks for the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
As with any race, preparation is key. That includes picking the right training program for you and getting ready for the Comrades Marathon is no different. It is vital that you pick the right program for your level to ensure that come race day you are fresh, healthy, fit and perfectly prepared for the journey between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Are you training for an Ultra Marathon but do most of your training on the trails? Is it advisable to spend more time on the trails when your goal race is a road event? How can you best manage your training for an Utra Marathon when you do most of your training off road? The answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Every year, we as runners tend to mostly take some form of a break, or ease off on the training, during the festive period. But how do you restart your year? How to plan? Do you just pick a race and "smash" it? How to get the most out of your running year is the topic for this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast with Sports Scientist, Shona Hendricks. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
You've trained hard for your goal race. It is four weeks away and you are eagerly awaiting race day. Then the worst nightmare happens. You pick up an injury. Panic mode sets in. Now what? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry explains what to do in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
You've been injured, are coming back from surgery. And in training you feel pain. When is it good to push through the pain and when do you know when to back off? Sports Scientist, Devlin Eydin has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Have you ever noticed a raised heart rate in training, even though you feel comfortable? Could this be an indication of an incoming bug or virus? Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks explains what elevated heart rate could indicate, including how weather factors affect your heart rate. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Want to add hiking, or yoga or any other form of exercise to your running and strength work? Should you do this? Can you do this? How do you do this? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin explains in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcasts. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
We often hear about the "180 minus your age to give you your max heart rate" rule. For runners over 50 there is also an idea of "190 minus your age" idea. Is there any merit in it? Can this be used? And how can it be used? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Ready More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Have a hamstring problem? Is stretching the hamstring the solution? What are the causes of hamstring problems? How can you fix a tight hamstring? Sport Scientist, Lindsey Parry has the answers Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
The question is asked often. Are supplements important? How should you use supplements? Should you take iron supplements if you are peri or post menopausal? What type of protein is advisable? Is it even worth taking supplements if you are eating correctly? All these questions answered today in the Ask Coach Parry Podcast by Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Everyone has heard about "The Taper". But why is it so important? How long should it be? How exactly do you implement it? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Not wanting to lose too much fitness during the off season? Going into the winter months and not wanting to lose all the gains from the previous year? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin explains what you can do in your off season and/or winter season to make sure you come back fit and strong for when the racing season commences again Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
The festive period is fast approaching and this is generally the time in which we relax, unwind and let routine go for a bit to just recover in life. So how do you maintain your training and fitness level during this time? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry offers some valuable advice in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Don't have time to do long runs? Can you split your long run into two sessions? What options do you have if time is a factor and you need to get your ;one runs in? Sport Scientist Shona Hendricks explains how you can overcome this obstacle. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
What to do when you are coming back from a long lay off, be it from injury, circumstances, life or lack of motivation? Can you drive straight back into your training? What should you do and what should you not do when you come back to running after a long absence? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin gives you the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
How do you go about determining what is your Threshold Heart Rate? Why is it important? How does it affect your training? Should you use Maximum Heart Rate or Threshold Heart Rate in your training? The answers from Lindsey Parry in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Foam Rolling is very much part of your recovery. However many runners are not sure how to do it correctly and when they should be doing it. In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Sports Scientist, Devlin Eydin, explains how and when to use Foam Rolling in your recovery process. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Should you be running to the pace prescribed in your training program, even if it sends the heart rate higher than it should be for that training session? Sport Scientist Shona Hendricks has the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Have you just undergone surgery and are not able to run? Are you looking for ways in which to maintain your fitness until such a time as you can go and run again? What options do you have that won't negatively affect your rehabilitation? Sport Scientist, Devlin Eyden has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Is it concerning that your urine is dark after a long run? Your urine sample will show very quickly if you are hydrated or dehydrated. This has enormous impact on your training and racing. Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks explains all about hydration in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Is it hot and humid where you are? Do you struggle to do your training sessions under those conditions? How does heat and humidity affect the intensity of your workouts? Should you push through and follow the programme if it is very hot and humid or should you back off? The answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast with Sport Scientist, Lindsey Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Are you comfortably exceeding the pace your training program stipulates? Should you now go faster? What is the difference between a comfortable session and an easy session? Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin has the answers right here on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Are you looking at your nutrition for your running? Are you, like many others, contemplating or even practicing intermittent fasting? Is this something you should include in your nutrition plan? Sport Scientist, Shone Hendricks explains all you need to know about intermittent fasting in this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Time constraints making training difficult? Is it advisable to do your long runs every six days and not seven if you are behind in your Marathon training schedule? Sport Scientist Lindsey Parry explains why that is NOT a good idea. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Are you somebody who does a lot of cycling and running but are preparing for a running race and do not know who to structure you training load? The this podcast with Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast is what you need to hear. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Are you struggling to hit your Heart Rate Target Zones? Do you find that you are only keep your HR low if you run around a track? How does that impact on your race preparation if you are not going to be racing on the track? What can you do to make sure that you keep your easy runs very easy and your HR low? Sport Scientist, Shone Hendricks explains in this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Is your training tracking device telling you that you are losing fitness even though you are training consistently? Should you panic? Should you change your training program? Sport Scientist, Lindsey Parry explains how the algorithms work and why you need not panic. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Should you use gels as nutrition on your runs? When should you use them and how often and in what quantities is it best to use them for maximum performance. Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin explains the role of gels as nutrition for your runs in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Feeling pain when running fast but not when running easy? Does the pain go away when after warming up or after running for a bit? How do you know if you have an injury that requires rest or medical treatment? Sport Scientist, Lindsey Parry has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Struggling with an Achilles injury? Will rest work? How long must you rest? Are there treatments you need to look into to resolve the injury? How best to get back to your running quickly? All these questions and more answered by Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Runners often ask when is the right time to replace your running shoe. Is it ok to have more than one shoe and to alternate them when training? Do the shoes need to be identical if you have more than one shoe? Sport Scientist, Devlin Eydin breaks it down in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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 Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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 place for that? And if so, how should you approach these races? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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 questions answered in today's edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast by Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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 Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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 when to be heading off to the doctors. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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 in today Ask Coach Parry podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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.
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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 your targets in hot and humid weather. Shona Hendricks breaks it down for us in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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.
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 on today's Ask Coach Parry Podcast for the answers? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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 answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
How do you calculate your average Heart Rate for the Marathon or Ultra Marathon you want to run? When would you calculate that heart rate and what factors do you take it into consideration when calculating the Heart Rate? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Are you struggling to hit your interval targets and not sure what to do after having felt a bit under the weather? Is that last interval proving to be just a bit too much? Have you been battling with feeling under the weather and are now not sure how to pick up your training? The answer to both questions on this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Are you on the MAF Program but feeling you are doing too much and the body is not recovering? How do you balance it all in one week? Have a listen to Shona Hendricks on this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Have you been struggling to see improvement while being on the MAF Program? Do you find you are walking more than expected? Have a listen to this podcast to see what may or may not be hindering you, especially of you are post or perimenopause. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParrycom/ASK
Is it ok to increase your mileage? Or increase the amount of sessions you do in a week? When is it a good idea, or when is it ok, too do either? Listen to what Devlin Eyden has to say in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Can you use Whey Protein as a supplement if you are a runner? Should you use Whey Protein as a supplement if you are a runner? What can you do if you are vegan and Whey Protein is not for you? Whey Protein or Protein supplementation for men and women. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Do your feet get painful when running? Do they get hot? Is the pain at the ball of the foot or close to the heal? Want to know what could be causing this and how to treat it? Well listen to this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast and hear what Lindsey Parry has to say. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Do you find yourself struggling to hit the required paces in your runs? Both easy and hard? Are at the end of a training cycle? Are you at the beginning of a training cycle? Are you approaching race day? What could be the causes of this struggle and what should you do about it? Coach Devlin Eyden breaks it down on this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
What happens when you lose two weeks of training? Can you pick it up where you left off? Should you ease back into training after a two week break? How should you come back from a two week running training break? Shona Hendricks of Ask Coach Parry has the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Is there a best way to run or race a downhill marathon? Is there specific training required to run or race a downhill marathon? How will I feel after a downhill marathon? What sort of recovery is required after running a downhill marathon? The answers in this weeks editing of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast provided by the coach, Lindsey Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Is it wise to do various stretches prior to a run? Are there specific stretches and ways of stretching that would be good to do prior to a run? In this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Devlin Eyden has the answers on the do's and don'ts of stretching and running. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Should you or should you not go onto Hormone Replacement Therapy when you become peri or post menopausal? Is HRT for everyone? Is it needed? How do you know if it is needed? And what training should you do whilst being peri or post menopausal? Shona Hendricks, Sports Scientist and Strength and Conditioning Coach for Ask Coach Parry, breaks it down for us. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
If you are doing intervals on a treadmill and you are a faster runner who is able to go faster than the normal 10miles or 16km/hr how should you adjust your training? Should you run on those limits or should you invest in a new treadmill? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CaochParry.com/ASK
When should you train through an injury? Should you ever train through an injury? What are the dangers of training through an injury? All of us have battled with that question. In today's Ask Coach Parry, Devlin Eyden gives the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Do you think you are struggling with a lack of iron as a female runner? Does taking an iron supplement resolve that problem? Or are there other factors to look into? Shona Hendricks gives the answer on this edition of Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
If you are struggling to sleep and it is impacting on your training, then have a listen to this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast to see how to fix that. Sleep and training are very interrelated and this is podcast will be of great value to you if you are struggling with one or the other. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Suffered from a stomach bug and are not sure how and when to return to training? Then listen to what Coach Devlin Eyden has to say on when it is safe to resume training and what you need to do and look out for when returning to training. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/PB
Should you or should you not train when suffering from Osteoarthritis or Osteoporosis? Should you do strength work? Why should you train if you suffer from Osteoarthritis or Osteoporosis? Make sure you listen to this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast where strength and conditioning coach, Shona Hendricks explains why training is good for if you struggle with those conditions. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Have you had a long layoff due to injury or just not training, but now want to get back into it? Have you been hit by COVID and need to find out how you get back to training? The Coach, Lindsey Parry, has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
For those of you who cycle, this is an important one. How do make sure that you are able to hit your targets when training with Power Zones, Heart Rate and Rate of Perceived Effort. Devlyn Eyden breaks it all down in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.
Runners love to run and run only. But is running only enough to stay fit, healthy or to improve performance? Sports Scientist, Shona Hendricks explains why running only is not enough on this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Even if you are not an elite athlete, a Power Meter is a good tool to have. There are some advantages to power training over heart rate training.Here's how to use properly from the coach, Lindsey Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
The COVID-19 Pandemic being a respiratory infection raises all sorts of questions about training. In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Coach Devlin Eyden gives advice on what to do once you have received the COVID-19 Vaccination. How soon can you train again? At what intensity? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Running shoes are essential. Get the wrong shoe and you get injured. Does the same apply to choosing a sports bra? How do you go about choosing the correct sports bra? In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Sports Scientist, Shona Hendricks, head of The Female Athlete gives you all the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Fuel is what the body needs to help in recovery. It always does become a challenge when Fasting and in particular during the month of Ramadan. In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, the Coach, Lindsey Parry deals with this topic. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Heart Rate training relies on you sticking to your prescribed zone. But what happens if you your HR tops your prescribed zone every 50m.75m or 100m and you are forced to walk to bring your HR down again? Should you rather do a brisk walk when your HR goes up? Or run really slowly? What is the best method? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
All too often we struggle to find our Heart Rate Zones which are key training guidelines for us to ensure we do not over train. But how do we find our maximum and threshold markers? And at what level of maximum or threshold HR should we train at? Listen to this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast for the answer Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/PB
Missed a session? Is it a train smash? Will it have a major impact on your training? How does the missed session fit into the greater plan of your training? All these questions answered in today's edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
What should you do if you have an injury that doesn't seem to want to go away? Should you do aqua running? Strength Training? Cyling? And what can you do if physiotherapy is not an option at the time? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, the question of maintaining heart rate was raised. Is it better to run slower to hit your target heart rate, or should you walk if you are able to hit that heart rate? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Is it important to make sure you get the exact amount of reps required in a live strength class? Or is it ok to not get the amount of reps in order to stay with the live strength class? Coach Parry explains. Read More · CaochParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
You have a strength session and run scheduled for the day. Which do you do first? Can you do them back to back? If you do them apart, what is the time gap between the sessions to get the most out of them? The answers in this edition of the ASK Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry/Ask
What if you are not hitting the timing targets required on your program for your speed sessions? Should you drop a easy or longer run and replace that with an additional speed session? Here's what the Coach, Lindsey Parry has to say. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Back in the 80's Carboloading was all the rage. Everyone would indulge in huge pasta meals prior to running a race. Is that still something to do? Does Carboloading actually help? Are there drawbacks to Carboloading? Coach Parry breaks it down for us. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Controlling our Heart Rate is an important component in our running. The lower we can keep that Heart Rate, the better. But are there specific breathing techniques we can use on our runs to help decrease out Heart Rate? The coach, Lindsey Parry, has the answers in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Have a listen. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
We all miss out on training at times, be it for health, work or any other reason. So how soon can you pick up where you left off? How much do you lose in your off time? Coach Parry has the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Is the use of Eliptigo training and "like for like" replacement for running? This questions gets tackled in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Does the MAF Test work for everyone? Is it the only way to determine your training or are there other methods? These questions answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In the is edition of Ask Coach Parry, the question has been raided, should you do your MAF test on the roads only? Does the technical aspect of the trails make a difference if you are wanting to do a MAF test on the trails? Is it advisable to do a MAF test on the trails if you are a trail runner? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Can you supplement yoga for a strength training session? What will the benefits be? Is yoga better than strength training? These are the questions answered in todays Ask Coach Parry by the coach, Lindsey Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
If you are living at sea level and training for a race at altitude, this need not be too big of a disadvantage. Lindsey Parry explains how you can train to minimise the effects of altitude when you are training at the coast, but will be racing at a higher elevation Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
The slow runs in our program are vital for recovery and accumulating mileage. But what do you do if you find that running your slow runs at a pace that feels painful and uncomfortable? The coach, Lindsey Parry explains in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Many road runners are wary of running on the trails. Will I get injured? How does the impact on my body of running on the trails affect me? Will I lose my speed? Is trail running a good supplement to my road running? Will my road running benefit from doing some trail running? Coach Parry has the answers in this weeks Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Stress can have a big impact on your training results and performance. Stress manifests itself physically, psychologically and emotionally. What to do when one or all of the above stresses are preventing you from getting the gains you are hoping for in training or racing? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the Comrades Coach, Lindsey Parry explains how to prepare for the 2021 edition of the Comrades Marathon with all the uncertainty that surrounds the date of the event, when and how to run a qualifier and how to stay motivated and to become a better runner Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the question of whether you can replace your strength training sessions with pilates is answered. Is it a "like for like" swop or will you need to maintain your strength sessions and add in a pilates session? Can you replace a strength session with pilates? The answers in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Athletes often feel that going that little bit longer in a training session than is set out by the coach or training program will be of benefit to them. But is that the case? And if so, when is it ok to add that just that little extra to your training mileage? Lindsey Parry gives the answer in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
You've been hit by Covid-19 and have recovered from the disease and are keen to get back into training. But can you pick up where you let off? How should you get back into training? Is an ECG necessary? The Coach, Lindsey Parry gives advice. Read More · CoachParry.com/CLUB
For some of us, training in the outdoors throughout the whole year is not possible. So what are your options if you do not have access to a gym or a treadmill at home? What other means of training are there for you? Have a listen to this weeks edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach explains how to pace yourself during hill sessions. Do you need to keep the exact time splits stipulated on the training program? What input does the gradient of the hill have on your pacing? Listen hear for the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Does cycling build or break down muscles? How does cycling benefit my running? Just two of the questions on how cycling can assist your running in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach breaks down how to schedule your strength sessions in your running week so as to maximize the gains from both, running and strength training Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
How does the cold, in particular in the Northern Climes, affect your heart rate training? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this weeks edition of Ask Coach Parry, the question has been asked as to when, by how much and what intensity should you increase your cycling training for a duathlon and how that affects your running part of the programme. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Should you push through small niggles? How do you know when to take a short time off, rather than pushing through? And how do you return to training after that short break. In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, these questions are discussed. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
The MAF Training principle comes with some challenges if done on a treadmill. In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, Lindsey Parry explains how to ensure that you are doing it correctly. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach explains how to understand if you have recovered properly, should you have gone just a little bit harder and faster than prescribed in your training programme during your tempo or interval run and how to use Heart Rate as a guide for this. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Getting started with training again after a long layoff is always difficult and the natural tendency to "jump right back in" is strong, but as Coach Parry on this edition of Ask Coach Parry explains, that is not the way to go about getting back to training. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
How important is it to hit those slow paces in training? What is the purpose of the slow runs? The Coach has the answers in this editions of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the Coach speaks about breathing techniques. What is the best? Through the mouth? The nose? Can I use breathing aids? Do they work? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Am I too old to run Comrades? Is there an "age restriction" to run Comrades? I am 70. Is it too late to run Comrades? In this edition of Ask Coach Parry the question of age and the Comrades Marathon are tackled. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Should I strive to increase Stride Length or Cadence in my training? Is there a happy medium? Which is the best way to improve my running? The Coach has the answers here in Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the MAF Test is explained by the Coach and how to best use it for your training. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
What is the correct way to practice Glycogen Loading on your Long Runs? How does your body best adapt to Glycogen Loading? Coach Parry tackles this topic in today's edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the Coach explains how you can use a Power Meter to follow the MAF Program as many runners are concerned about the accuracy of the HR Measurement generated from the wrist of training devices. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Should you test your running gait? What impact/influence does your gait of on your running, on your shoes? Does it change over time and how would this affect your running? These questions and more answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.Com/Ask
Recovery is always an important part of your training. There are various tools to use and massage is a good one. But what is a "Massage Gun" and how does it work? In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach explains just what it is, and how to use it. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
How do you know what speed you should be running on the down hills on your training runs? Listen to the answer here on Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Have you experienced a drop in your maximum Heart Rate after coming back from injury? In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach discusses the potential reasons. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
How helpful and useful is cross training for runners, especially on the stationary bike? Coach Parry has the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Heart Rate Training is a great way to make sure you do not over train. But is it ok to do your recovery runs at a less heart rate than that prescribed in the program? Lindsey Parry answers that question in this episode of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Why is it that the Marathon Long Run is not the same distance, or longer, than the actual Marathon, while 5km, 10km even Half Marathons have longer runs in training than the actual race distance? That is the what is discussed in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the question has been raised if a hill session can replace a scheduled interval session. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Why do some runners have an energy crash post a hard training session? What are the factors that can contribute to this phenomena? This is answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Some of us live in very flat areas, with absolutely no hills. Yet hill training is an important part of the training program. Can specific track training replace hill sessions? That is the question being answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry
Is it ok to do back to back long runs? Often a longer run is prescribed the day before a Long Run. Why is this, and can this be adjusted? Lindsey Parry has the answer in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
DOMS. We have all heard about it, and will all have experienced it at some stage. But what is it, and how to combat the dreaded DOMS. Your questions answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Ever wondered why you feel sluggish or short of breath when you start out on your run? It is nothing to worry about as Lindsey Parry explains on AskCoachParry Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
As we age the struggle to stay lean becomes harder. Runners want to stay lean but not lose strength or muscle mass. That is the topic in this edition of Ask Coach Parry.com Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Runners do struggle at times on when to schedule their strength training sessions in order for them to be able to do both, run and the strength session. This dilemma is answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry.com Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
When to start running again after your pregnancy is the questions answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry.com Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
If you live in a flat area where there are no hills you can replace those sessions on the treadmill. Here's how. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
Often faster athletes struggle to slow down the pace during a training run when it is required to do so. In this edition of Ask Coach Parry.com, we give you some tips on how to do this in order for you to be fresher for those harder days. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, the issue of a missed training session is addressed. Should you catch on a session you have missed? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
What is more important? The gradient of a hill or the effort required to complete a hill session. Lindsey Parry answers this question in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast the question of running easy on Rest Day's is answered. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
What should you do if you have a really bad training run? Should you try and make up a session you may have missed? In this weeks edition of Ask Coach Parry, Lindsey answers that question. Read More · CoachParry.Com/PB · CoachParry.com/Ask
In this edition of ASK COACH PARRY, our head coach, Lindsey Parry explains why it is important to follow through on the program you are on, in order to achieve your goals. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/Ask
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. Read More · CoachParry.comPB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com?PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
This edition of Ask Coach Parry Podcast addresses Heart Rate training and training in specific zones. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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 · ·
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry Podcast, we talk about swopping your long run days around. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK
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. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK