Run With Coach Parry

Today we're talking about the importance of sleep and the role it plays in your training. Should it be considered a component of training? Today's lifestyles dont always allow for a lot of sleeping time, so what is best to get the most out of our sleep in order to maximise recovery for training.  Coach Parry gives some practical tips on how to optimise your sleep habits, that go beyond just finding more time to sleep longer. Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

On this edition of RUN with Coach Parry Lindsey and Brad catch up with Steyn van Zyl. Steyn is training for the Cape Town Marathon and we help him put a plan in place to help him qualify for next year's comrades. We also discuss the dangers of falling into the comparison game and look at the reasons behind running for time as opposed to distance. Enter to win a Coach Parry Cape Town Marathon Training Program · Grab a training program here · Read More · www.CoachParry.com

With the Comrades down run coming up, or if you are racing in any other net downhill marathons, the question on everyone's minds is what is the most efficient way to run downhill without injuring yourself? Coach Parry gives you the answer in today's episode of Ask Coach Parry Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today's question for Ask Coach Parry comes from the Coach Parry Facebook group and with it being a down run at Comrades this year; many runners are asking this question - What is the most efficient way to run downhill? Is there a trick to it? Coach Parry answers this question and talks about things you can do to minimize the damage in your legs during the race as well as different things you can do during training to prepare yourself to get stronger for the downhills.  Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Do you feel like you want one-on-one coaching but you're not "elite" or fast enough? It's a question we get asked often here at Coach Parry - "Will I benefit from one-on-one coaching even though I'm not an elite athlete?" Coach Parry gives you his answer to this question and also discusses who wont benefit from coaching.  If you want to hear a little more about our coaches' coaching philosophy then have a listen to this...  Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Following on from last week's episode about side stitches; today's episode of Run with Coach Parry is all about breathing while running. Is there a correct or incorrect way to breathe while running? How should we be breathing to maximise our performance in both training and racing? What is the best way to breathe and stay comfortable while running. Coach Parry answers all of these in today's episode. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Many runners have experienced the pain of a side stitch (whether in the ribs or abdomen) or a stitch under the collar bone. Does this pain come from breathing incorrectly or eating/drinking too much before a run? Coach Parry discusses what causes stitches and the most successful techniques to get rid of them. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Learning to run slower to run faster... While it sounds contradictory, one of the biggest mistakes recreational runners make is running their easy runs too hard. Following on from two of our previous #FastFriday posts on this topic, Coach Parry delves deeper the most common mistake recreational runners make. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Are you racing the Two Oceans Marathon and wondering what is the best way to taper for the grueling 56kms that lie ahead in 2 weeks time? If Comrades Marathon is your main goal, do you even need to taper for Two Oceans? Coach Parry shares his tapering advice specifically for Two Oceans as well as what is best for Comrades training after Two Oceans, on today's episode of Run with Coach Parry. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Running alone when training for any race is tough. Coach Parry provides some insights into what you can do to keep motivated if you do not have a running club / group to train with and most of your training runs are done on your own. What is the best way to keep things interesting and hold yourself accountable without negatively affecting training load and intensity in the build up to your race. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Coach Parry shares some tips on how to care for your running shoes to ensure you get the most mileage out of them. What is the best way to clean and dry your shoes and other general care ideas. Also, what is the optimum amount of mileage you should have in your shoes before tackling a race? All this is answered in today's episode of Run with Coach Parry. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Chafing ("friction burn") is one of the most common problems runners face. And every runner has heard sage advice and remedies from other runners on how best to avoid this. From vaseline and ointments to plasters and finger-toe socks. If this is something you struggle with, then today's episode of Run with Coach Parry is for you. Listen to Coach Parry share his tips on how best to avoid chafing and blisters. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

We're sidestepping from some specific training topics onto some running nutrition on today's episode of Run with Coach Parry. Do you struggle to eat during marathon and ultra-marathon races? Many runners battle with this even after practicing it on some lower intensity training runs. Coach Parry provides some advice as to how to get over this struggle. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

You've seen athletes like Caroline Wostmann use the run/walk strategy very successfully. In this episode of Run with Coach Parry; Lindsey explains the intricacies of how to make the run/walk strategy work for you whether you're a faster or a slower runner. Not only for Comrades Marathon distance but for races ranging from 10km all the way to ultra marathons. Coach Parry also gives some other tips on pacing, talking about even and negative splits for you to calculate your race paces. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

In this next episode of RUN with Coach Parry, we chat about the importance / relevance of cross-training to the marathon and ultra-marathon runner. Is it beneficial? How much cross-training should you be doing on your rest days from running in the lead up to the Comrades Marathon and will it help if you are not managing to get to your long runs? Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today on RUN with Coach Parry, we look at how to tackle race day pacing strategies for novices taking on the Comrades Marathon. Comrades Coach Lindsey Parry and Brad Brown also delve into how best to work out your race pace and finish time from your different training runs especially for this year's slightly longer down-run. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today on RUN with Coach Parry we discuss an issue that every runner faces at some stage, when you run and when to rest. If your legs are feeling sore and tired, do you push through and train or do you skip the session? Read More · www.CoachParry.com

If you're planning on running both the Two Oceans and the Comrades Marathon this year, then this is the podcast for you! Today on RUN with Coach Parry we look at how to incorporate both OMTOM and Comrades into your training schedule. Read More · Register for our next Comrades Webinar · www.CoachParry.com

On this episode of RUN with Coach Parry we answer a question we get asked a LOT. How many marathons and ultra marathons should you run in training if you plan on running the Comrades Marathon. The Official Comrades Marathon Coach Lindsey Parry joins Brad Brown to discuss the number of marathons and ultras you should run between January and the Comrades Marathon race day. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On this edition of RUN with Coach Parry we help Andrew Fehrsen put a plan in place to run a fast Soweto Half Marathon. As mentioned in the podcast, register for our upcoming Soweto Marathon webinars by clicking on the link below. Whether you're running the 10km, 21km or 42km, let us help you achieve your goal. Read More · Register now · Download a training program · www.CoachParry.com