RUN with Coach Parry

Many runners do all or most of their training at one pace. Ideally a well structured program should have a good balance between long, slower running and some high intensity running. If you're not on one of our CoachParry.com training programs (where this is already sorted for you) and need some guidance on this topic then listen to the advice Coach Parry shares on how to balance this in your training program. Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of Run with Coach Parry we have another great question from our members forum.

We know the benefits of carbohydrates for endurance sports, but there is so much hype around protein and protein intake around these days, is it important for runners? If so, how much and when is best to be taking it. Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

How much better is it to run out on the road or on the trails versus running on a treadmill? If I cant manage to run outside can the treadmill be a suitable substitute for this? Coach Parry answers today's question from our member's forum about running on a treadmill, he talks about how to get the best out of running on a treadmill if running outside is not an option. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

The second half of the year is great to work on some speed with some "shorter" distances, for those who usually focus on ultra marathons at the beginning of the year. Today's question on Run with Coach Parry comes from our member's forum and focuses on which marathons both internationally and in South Africa are best to target for a personal best time. Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

This has to be the most common question in our forums - "How do I improve my pace?" The answer to this seems to be the holy grail in most running circles especially for those coming off lots of long, slow mileage from Comrades Marathon / Ultra Marathon training.

Whether you're a newbie to running or have been running for decades, Coach Parry shares his insights the answer to this question on today's episode of Run with Coach Parry. Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

Are you planning to run the Comrades Marathon in 2019? Whether you're a novice to Comrades, a beginner runner altogether or a seasoned Comrades runner Coach Parry gives insight into what you should be doing from now until the end of 2018 to ensure you set yourself up for success in 2019 Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

Is altitude training really all its cracked up to be? Should both elites and recreational runners be using altitude training to improve their performances? On today's episode of Run with Coach Parry, we explore all things around this very common buzzword in endurance training. Coach Parry explains the benefits of altitude training and what the factors are to consider if you are heading up to an altitude training camp. Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

How much fitness do you lose after being off sick, if any? Where do I start in my training program after being sick?

Coach Parry gives some sound advice to returning to training after illness and how to re-adjust your training program to get back into things.  Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

We all love a good gadget, but do they really make us better runners? Does all the new technology and information contribute to maximising our performance? Today, Coach Parry shares his insights into the most important gadgets and if you could only buy one gadget which one it should be.

Coach Parry also touches on power training for runners, a concept widely used in cycling, but is fairly new in running. And how this can be beneficial for runners. Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of Run with Coach Parry we're talking some running lingo. Specifically, what is "threshold"? We're constantly hearing people talk about running at / below / above threshold - what does this mean and how important is it for my training?

Coach Parry gives insight into the different terms used and the physiology behind this concept. He also advises on what portion of your training should be done at this intensity.  Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com