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.
We help Gillian strengthen her knees to get her running pain free again
On this episode of RUN with Coach Parry we help Gillian Walker build strength in her knees to get her running pain free once again.
We help Carol plan her running comeback following knee surgery
Bouncing back from knee surgery can be tough. Today on RUN with Coach Parry we help a member of our online community, Carol Muirhead, plot her comeback to running and put a plan in place to run a sub 2 hour half marathon.
How to run a faster marathon - We help Jim plan to run a fast 42km
On this edition of RUN we help another member of the Coach Parry online community create a plan to achieve their running goals. We head to Edinburgh in Scotland and help Jim Panton create a plan to run a fast marathon.
We help Michael zero in on his Ironman goals after Comrades
In today's episode of RUN we've got a guest on the podcast that we're going to see if we can help improve their athletic performance. It's not just running today, we're going to be talking a little bit of triathlon too.
You’ve run a few Parkruns – What next?
On this episode of RUN with Coach Parry we talk about making the step up from a Parkrun or 5km to you first 10km. Even though the jump may seem big it is definitely doable. Have a listen to the podcast (or read the transcript below) to find out exactly…
We help Margaret bounce back from injury and run again
In this episode of RUN with Coach Parry we help Margaret van Zwieten bounce back and get running again after a serious injury.
Comrades 2017: Final instructions from the Coach
On this special edition of RUN, we have a few final instructions from Coach Parry ahead of the 2017 Comrades Marathon. To get the schedule of when Lindsey will be at the expo, click in the link below.
We help Alex break her running rut and get back on track to run a marathon
We all have a time in our running lives when life gets in the way or we get stuck in a rut. On this edition of RUN we help Alex Ilnyckyj get her running back on track.
We help Tarryn improve her marathon time by running shorter and faster
On this edition of RUN with Coach Parry we help Tarryn Coutts put a strategy together to run a fast marathon 6 months from now.
Moving from 21km to 42km - We help Lulu Sibiya make the jump
What does it take to jump from running half marathons to full marathons? On this edition of Run with Coach Parry we create a plan of action for Lulu Sibiya to do just that.
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The best Comrades Marathon race day tip
The long road to Comrades Marathon 2016 ends this Sunday. This is your final bit of insight from the Comrades Coach, who has some valuable race day information. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, he also tells you what’s the most important thing to remember on race…
Comrades Marathon expo - how to tackle it
Comrades Marathon is so close now you can almost taste it! The expo kicks off tomorrow, and it provides not your registration portal; but it just breeds energy and excitement before the race. You can really feel Comrades in that room. However, as a runner, it’s important not to get…
Comrades Marathon - how to second your loved one
Comrades Marathon week has arrived! For runners it is all focus, for friends and family it is about love and support. If you are going to be down at the Comrades Marathon supporting a loved one, and want to know where are the best spots to stop? Lindsey gives you…
Doing Comrades Marathon as a couple
There is nothing more special than experiencing something like the Comrades Marathon together! That elation you feel when you cross the line with you partner must be heightened having done it together. However, there is a long road before you reach the finish. You are going to be feeling better…
Runners - how and when to stretch
New to running and yet to find your stretching groove yet? Stretching can form a very important tool to your running; provided you know what you are doing? So how should one be doing it? When should one be doing it? And what muscles are important to stretch? Hear more…
Comrades Marathon Down run killer section
We all know that the Comrades Marathon Down run is hardly a gentle down hill trot from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The Down is most certainly not the Up runs little brother! But what section of the Down is the hardest? How do you account for this? Lindsey tells all on…
Make plantar fasciitis disappear!
Having problems under your feet? Jodie is, and it’s a similar pain but in different spots. Most common cause? Plantar fasciitis. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey explores why; and how best to try and deal with it.
3 weeks to Comrades Marathon – what to do
With just under three weeks to go to the 2016 Comrades Marathon, you should be well into your taper. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey tells you what to do from now, up until race day. Your taper and freshening up is as important as all…
Road running to trail running - what to do
Are you a road runner wanting to make a switch to trail running? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey tells you what the basic differences between the two are. Trail running can be awesome to do, but having a bit of information before you start will…