RUN with Coach Parry

Are you inspired by the Comrades Marathon finishers of 2018? What does it take for someone to go from the couch or from a regular parkrun  to crossing the line of the Comrades Marathon? In todays episode of Run with Coach Parry, we discuss what it takes to be able to run Comrades in a year from now. 

The question on everyone's minds after watching the race is, "would I be able to finish the Comrades Marathon?" Its a question we get asked a lot and today Coach Parry dives into how feasible this is for those coming off the couch or just starting out.  Read More · Get life, disability and funeral cover with Simply · www.CoachParry.com

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