2016 has arrived and there is no time to waste in getting back into a training routine. However if you are just starting out, or wanting to run longer; there are important steps to follow. Hear from Lindsey on this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast as we look at how best to get started. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

Your body changes with each new decade you enter, and this has an effect on your running. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, we look at what happens in your 50s. Your running speed does drop, so how to you accommodate this? Can you believe with the right training, that your long distance times can actually improve? Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

Are you a back of the pack Comrades Marathon runner wanting to improve? Have you tried to re-look at your training, but are worried that it is still not right? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey is here to help. Find out good and bad ways of going about it. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

Is December a good time to rest up if you have Comrades Marathon ambitions the following year? Hear form Lindsey in this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast; not only with tips on what to do around December, but also on what cross training you can do with a Down run in mind. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

With a Down Comrades Marathon on the cards in 2016, we get asked how many Marathons and Ultras you should try run before the big day. Lindsey is also asked to give a total kilometre training figure for each medal programme. Is training to time rather than mileage more important though? Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

A funny story, Menzi has driven the first half of the Comrades Marathon Down route and realised there is far more climbing than the trot from Maritzburg to Durban suggests. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey tells you what to expect in terms of climbing on the Down run. As always pacing is important, he looks as how to get this right, and what you need to add to a Down run training year. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

Are you a foreigner wanting to do your first Comrades Marathon and looking at nutrition options in preparation? Nutrition is a key point for all Comrades runners, and practise is the way to go before heading to the race. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Lindsey tells you how not to deviate too much from what you do in a regular marathon, while also giving you things to try in preparation. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

We have a great question regarding orthotics and running shoes on this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast. While cases are always individual and hard to comment on without seeing the client in person, there are common mistakes that are made. Hear from Lindsey’s experience on this podcast. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

Does the Comrades Marathon scenario of running negative splits appeal to you in your attempt to run a faster marathon? On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry podcast, Lindsey gets asked how you should run the first half of a marathon if you are aiming for negative splits. The truth of the matter is, it’s the race profile which will decide where and where not to make up time. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com

Do you like to train with music, but are frustrated that you are not allowed to use your iPod or MP3 player in races? While it may help with motivation, it does add to the danger element of being out on the roads. There is a good reason behind this IAAF rule, that impacts on ASA and all our road races that fall under them. Hear more on this Ask Coach Parry podcast. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.com