Welcome back to TRI with Coach Parry! We've changed up the format of these podcasts so today we're catching up with Charmaine Botha, one of our Coach Parry Online Training Club members, as Coach Rudolf answers some of her triathlon questions during this coaching call.

During this podcast we find out how Charmaine got into the sport of triathlon and how she managed to come back into it after totally giving up following a DNF. We also find out how she got over her fear of open water swimming. Coach Parry · Coach Parry

Today on TRI with CoachParry there is a great question which came from our CoachParry Online Training Club about open water swimming. How is it best to translate performances in the pool to open water? Rudolf gives some great tips to maximise your open water swimming training. 

Dont forget if you're looking for some guidance on triathlon training, be sure to check out the CoachParry Online Training Club, with access to the entire library of programs as well as the member's only forum where you can ask Rudolf and the rest of our coaches any burning questions! Read More · Coach Parry

On today's episode of TRI with CoachParry Rudolf and Brad dive into everything that is needed nutrition wise for an Olympic Distance Triathlon, both on race day and in training. Rudolf also shares how much nutrition is needed whether you're a recreational triathlete or one aiming for a podium finish

If you're looking for guidance with your triathlon training, be sure to check out the CoachParry Online Training Club, where not only do you have access to over 70 programs but also get to be in contact with Rudolf and all our CoachParry Coaches in our members only forum CLICK HERE for more info! Read More · Coach Parry

What is the best form of recovery for triathletes? With so many fads and products telling you how to recover, its difficult to decide what really is going to give you the most bang for your buck. Our resident triathlon coach, Rudolf gives some great insight into how best to maximise your recovery as a triathlete.

If you're looking for a triathlon program to take you to your next event, then have a look at signing up to the CoachParry Online Training Platform. Here you will gain access to our entire library of programs to suit your level and lifestyle, as well as a members only forum where you can chat to all the CoachParry coaches as often as you need. CLICK HERE for more info Read More · Coach Parry

Are you racing IronMan 70.3 East London this weekend? Its known as one of the toughest 70.3 routes in the world. Have a listen to Rudolf and Brad to help calm your nerves as they discuss all you need to know for race day, from what to expect from the route and how to pace your race. 

If youre looking for triathlon specific coaching, have a look at our CoachParry Online Training Platform - a full library of training programs from sprint to IronMan distance and access to Rudolf and the rest of the CoachParry team in our members only forum. CLICK HERE to check it out! Read More · Coach Parry

Is it better to do your triathlon training in a group or to go along solo? Rudolf gives the pros and cons of both of these on today's episode of TRI with CoachParry.  Read More · Coach Parry

What percentage split per discipline is needed when training for a 70.3 triathlon? On today's episode of TRI with CoachParry, Rudolf and Brad discuss the breakdown of how you should spend your time training for your first 70.3 triathlon event. Read More · Coach Parry

What does it mean if your heart rate does not match your training intensity? How much should you judge your training on heart rate and how much on feel? Coach Rudolf and Brad discuss the ins and outs of heart rate training and how to reliably use the metrics in your training sessions.  Read More · Coach Parry

On today's episode of TRI with CoachParry, we're talking all things nutrition and in particular nutrition strategies for the swim leg of the race. How do you ensure you have enough nutrition for your swim, especially when its a longer race such as IronMan. Coach Rudolf gives some tips and ideas on how best to do this as well as some other nutrition ideas for your transitions. Read More · Coach Parry

Feeling RUNGRY after a heavy morning of training? Today's episode of TRI with CoachParry will help you to plan your nutrition for when the hunger strikes after a session or when you have a big training day ahead. Coach Rudolf discusses what is best for post training nutrition and how to plan ahead for these sessions. Read More · Coach Parry