The Ask Coach Parry Podcast
The Ask Coach Parry Podcast features Lindsey Parry with the coach answering a specific running question in every episode.
How to train when an injury does not want to go away
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?
Should you run slower or should walk to keep your heart rate at the prescribed level
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?
Struggling to keep up in the Strength Classes? What should you do?
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.
How to schedule your back to back sessions
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…
Not hitting your targets? Should you add another speed session to your program?
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.
Is Carboloading still a thing? Should you carboload before a race?
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.
Can I use breathing mechanisms on my run to control my Heart Rate
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…
Missed training sessions? How quickly can you get back to normal training?
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.
Can Eliptigo training replace running?
Is the use of Eliptigo training and "like for like" replacement for running? This questions gets tackled in this edition of Ask Coach Parry.
Is the MAF Test for everyone?
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.
Does it make a difference if you do your MAF test on the trails or on the Roads?
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…
How to use Yoga to improve Running Performance
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.
Living at Sea Level but preparing for a race at altitude
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…
I find my slow run prescribed pace too slow its almost painful
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.
Is Trail Running to supplement your Road Running a good thing?
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…
The impact of Stress on your training
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?
Will the Comrades Marathon happen in 2021
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…
Can Pilates replace Strength Training Sessions
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…
Should you go longer than prescribed in your training program?
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…
How to Start Training Again After Having Covid-19
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.