RUN with Coach Parry

On this edition of the RUN with Coach Parry Podcast we are joined by another member of the Coach Parry Online Training Club, Steven Pinnock. In this podcast you will discover: ✅ More about Steven's running journey and how he got into the sport ✅ The plan we put in place to help Steven get his Back to Back at Comrades ✅ How to get the nutrition balance right so that you can push in a marathon ✅ How to transition from stability to neutral running shoes and when is the right time to do it ✅ When is the right time to change shoes ✅ How to assess from the wear on your shoes what type of running shoes you should be running in ✅ The best way to approach hills on your training runs ✅How stretching and strength work can improve your back pain All the links mentioned in this episode can be found below: Join The Coach Parry Training Club · Register for our Comrades Webinar · Download a Free Strength Training Plan · www.CoachParry.com

In this edition of the RUN with Coach Parry Podcast, we are joined by Hloni Mtimkulu who is a member of the Coach Parry Online Training Club. In this podcast you will discover: ✅ How Hloni got into the sport of running and when she started taking it a bit more seriously. ✅ Why Hloni struggles in the first 3km of her runs and what she can do to improve that ✅ Why running 4 days a week is important if you want to run a race like Comrades ✅ Should you try and catch up missed running sessions ✅ How long should the hills be when you're doing hill training as part of your Comrades training ✅ How to improve my running pace (The answer may not be what you think it is) ✅ How important is speed training as part of a training program ✅ When should you be taking things like gels on the run ✅ Whether running in the morning or evening is better ✅ Why strength training is the best addition Hloni can make to her running right now. All the links mentioned in the podcast are below: Download a free strength training plan · Register for our Comrades Webinar · Join The Coach Parry Training Club · www.CoachParry.com

In this edition of RUN with Coach Parry we catch up with another member of the Coach Parry Online Training Club, Alicia Ehlers. In this one on one coaching call you'll discover: ✅ How Alicia bounced back and started running after breaking her back in a major motorcycle accident. ✅ If you're training consistently should your time trial times be getting faster ✅ When to do your time trails and strength training in your training week ✅ When to slot in a training marathon for Comrades and what pace you should run them at ✅ A pacing strategy for a sub 10 hour Comrades ✅ What pace should you do your ultra training marathons at ✅ How to use Two Oceans as a Comrades tester ✅ Plus we touch on some pre-race nutrition advice All the links discussed and mentioned in this episode are below: Register for our Comrades Webinar · Join The Coach Parry Training Club · Free Strength Training Plan · www.CoachParry.com

On this edition of RUN with Coach Parry we catch up with Geoffrey Abrams as we put a plan in place to help him run a Silver medal at Comrades. In this podcast you'll discover: ✅ How Geoffrey went from a 3:15 to a 2:53 marathon in less than 18 months ✅ What lessons Geoffrey took out of Comrades 2019 where he missed a silver medal. ✅ How to improve your running form and approach when running up and downhill ✅ How to even out any of your body's running biomechanics imbalances ✅ What do spikes in your heart rate mean, is it interference or should it be something to be worried about. ✅ The 2 secrets to Geoffrey's running improvements as he's gotten older All the links mentioned in the podcast are below Register for our Comrades Webinar · Geoffrey's first interview · www.CoachParry.com

On this episode of RUN with Coach Parry we catch up with Taryn Allwright as she works towards her goal of Sub 2:30 half marathon. www.CoachParry.com

On this episode of RUN with Coach Parry we catch up with Phemelo Moletsane for this one on one coaching call as he works towards his goal of a Sub 4:30 marathon. www.CoachParry.com

On this episode of RUN with Coach Parry we catch up with Margaux Truter who is training for the Two Oceans Half Marathon and we help her put a plan in place to run her first sub 3 hour 21km. In this podcast: ✅ You will discover how she started running and some of the obstacles she had to overcome like stopping smoking. ✅ We put a plan in place that will enable Margaux to complete the Two Oceans Half Marathon in under the 3 hour cut off. ✅ We look at how to approach your training runs, so that you run them at the correct paces. ✅ We discuss how to choose the training routes that are going to give you the biggest benefit ✅ We also spoke about the best way to adjust your running stride for maximum impact, particularly when running up and down hills. ✅ We touched on what cross-training should Margaux add to her plan that will help her reach her goal ✅ and also why regular visits to a physiotherapist is important (even if you're not injured) The links to the resources mentioned in the podcast are below. The Ask Coach Parry Podcast · Register for the Comrades Webinar · www.CoachParry.com

Today on RUN with Coach Parry we welcome Michelle van Tonder onto the podcast where Coach Markus answers all of her running questions. We find out how Michelle got into the sport of running and how she had to take a break and then start again after suffering a stress fracture to her hip. Michelle is currently focusing on half marathons as she slowly builds up to longer distances so Markus helps her understand why following the right paces is important and helps her put a plan together for her races. www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry, Lindsey and Brad are joined by one of our Coach Parry Online Training Club members Michael do Carmo as we chat to him about his running and give him some advice to get him across the Comrades 2020 finish line. Michael tells us about his attempt at Comrades 2019, his race day experience and the struggles he faced with injury during the race. www.CoachParry.com

On today's podcast, Lindsey and Brad are joined by Brendan Dunn who wants to find out how to get past a bad Comrades experience and how to set good goals for himself. We talk about the importance of consistency and finding a strategy that works for you as an individual. Lindsey also offers his advice on how to structure your training programme leading up to Comrades. www.CoachParry.com

Coach Parry Training Club member Betsy Rabie joins Brad and Lindsey on the podcast today as we talk about how she feels leading up to her first Comrades and answer her questions. We talk about how to deal with missed training sessions and whether or not you should try catch it up on another day. Lindsey and Betsy also chat about the discipline needed to run at a slower pace than you want to and the different methods you can use to check if you need to adjust your pace on a run. www.CoachParry.com

We welcome Lisa Krumnikl onto the podcast today for her one on one coaching call with Coach Markus. Lisa is currently headed for her second Comrades so we help her put a plan in place to help her reach her goals. Markus also advises Lisa on what her average heart rate should be using the 'math method' and they discuss how it's better to take it easy on the up run and go harder on the down. www.CoachParry.com

Today on RUN with Coach Parry we are joined by Linda Selman who has recently completed the Marathon Majors and has entered Comrades this year. Lindsey and Linda talk about running at the correct pace and intensity as well as strategies for controlling pace. www.CoachParry.com

On today's podcast we chat to William Barrett who is facing his third Comrades this year so Coach Markus gives him some tips to help him plan his strategy for race day. We also talk about heart rates, pacing charts, the run-walk strategy and what to do if you've missed some training sessions in your programme due to illness. www.CoachParry.com

One of our Coach Parry Training Club member's, Ria van Wyk, joins us on the podcast today for a one on one coaching call with Markus. Ria and Markus discuss strength training and whether you should increase your rep count or weights. We also talk about the importance of stretching to warm up your muscles before a run. www.CoachParry.com

Today we welcome Nabila Mulla, another member of the Coach Parry Online Training Club, onto the podcast and talk about how Ramadan and fasting affects training. Lindsey helps Nabila put a plan together for her training schedule and advises her on how she should be training during Ramadan in preparation for Comrades. Brad also announces the next #BiogenJourney winner. If you would like to win 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Club then simply share your success story with us using #BiogenJourney. www.CoachParry.com

On today's podcast Brad and Coach Parry help out Lesley Calitz, a Coach Parry Online Training Club member and help ease her nerves about her first Comrades. Lindsey advises Lesley on strategies to slow down her starting pace early on in the race as well as whether or not she should try chase a better Comrades seeding. Brad also shares another Success Story from one of our members and announces this week's #BiogenJourney winner. www.CoachParry.com

Today on RUN with Coach Parry we chat to one of our Coach Parry Online Training Club members, Faheema Limbada, about a range of topics and answer some of her questions. Lindsey and Faheema discuss starting strategies and how to make sure you don't get overwhelmed and caught up in the pace of people running past you but to check your speed in the first couple km's and slow down if you're going too fast. Lindsey also offers his advice on getting into the sports management field as a career and the best ways to do so. www.CoachParry.com

One of our Coach Parry Online Training Club members - Dineo Masheane gets the lowdown from Coach Parry on a whole load of topics in her one on one coaching call. Today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry really does have something for everyone. Dineo and Lindsey discuss really how often runners should be stretching, the benefits of massage and how Dineo can combat her low energy levels on her runs. Lindsey also goes into a little more detail on the concept of running slow to run fast.  www.CoachParry.com

On today's podcast Brad and Coach Markus help Matthew Tatham put a plan in place to transition from Dusi Canoe Marathon training to taking on the Comrades Marathon. We also announce this week's #BiogenJourney winner and have some feedback from previous guest on the podcast Trevor Smith. www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry, we chat Chris Binneman who is a CoachParry Online Training Club community member. Lindsey guides Chris on how to set goals and adjust his training programs for as he gets older. They also discuss Chris' issues with cramping and how to tackle the UP run for Comrades.  We want to hear your story and want you to share your journey with us, use #BiogenJourney and #coachparry on any of the social media sites and you could stand a chance to win 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Club. This week's winner is Mark McTaggart! Welcome to the team Mark! The next Comrades Bonitas Online Success Seminar is taking place on 25 March 20:00 (GMT+2) and has a special focus on nutrition. It is free, but be sure to register on coachparry.com/webinar . If you missed the last one here is the link to the recording. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Helen Squirrell is a member of our CoachParry Online Training Club and has been on one of our sub 3:30 marathon programs, she managed to get a substitution entry to Comrades and has decided to take the plunge into doing the Big C this year. Markus gives her some advice on how to adjust her paces and training from the marathon to Comrades training.  Helen lives in Clarens which is at a high altitude and is very hilly and so they also discuss some ideas around adjusting training for altitude, hills and time trials not on flat routes. Markus also gives some great advice on how to adjust training programs when you do training on both road and trail to ensure you are still getting in enough mileage.  Brad also shares another Success Story from another member in our community who has previously been on one of our podcasts, so be sure to tune in to that for some extra inspiration! We also want to hear your success story - you can share this with us by using #BiogenJourney on any of the socials and you could stand a chance to win 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Club. This week's winner is Millicent Shai! Welcome to the team Millicent, looking forward to helping you to that sub4 marathon! Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today on RUN with CoachParry, we chat to one of our members in the CoachParry Online Training Club - Dani Hill-Welter. Dani is in her first trimester of pregnancy and would like to continue to train through her pregnancy. Listen as CoachParry gives Dani some guidelines on how to adjust her training program, specifically the quality sessions and what to avoid during this time. This is a great episode for anyone who is pregnant and wants to continue training.  Aside from this they also delve into questions around using heart rate during training and physiological testing for endurance sports. Is it worthwhile and valuable for a recreational athlete?  If you're training for something, we want to hear about it! Share your training story/journey/pb with us on any of the socials using #BiogenJourney and you could win 3 months free access to the CoachParry Online Training Platform. This weeks winner is William Barrett (not Warren-apologies for that!) (Instagram handle: @wgbarrett). Welcome to the team William, looking forward to helping you achieve those goals! Read More · www.CoachParry.com

This week on RUN with CoachParry, we chat to one of our international members of the Online CoachParry Training Club - Trevor Smith. We've been helping Trevor on his road to his back2back Comrades medal and today's episode Markus and Trevor chat a little more detail on a few questions for an athlete training overseas coming to run a race in South Africa.  Markus and Trevor talk about strength work and how to progress the program specific to Comrades, as well as how to do proper hill training in Australia where they dont have the luxury of hills like we do in SA. As a result much of Trevor's training is done on trail and so Markus guides him how to adjust these runs specific to a road program. If you've been following our #BiogenJourney with Hobbo on his road to IronMan 70.3 in Durban, then have a listen to this as we also have Lindsey catching up with Hobbo, who is making some amazing progress. He hit two major milestones this week! Listen to this for some inspiration for your #BiogenJourney. Share your story with us using #BiogenJourney and you could win 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Club! This week's winner is Johan du Plessis (Instagram handle @chocandchees). Welcome to the team Johan! If you want to be a part of the team, you can find all the info you need HERE Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry, we chat to Shaun Simpson who is one of our CoachParry Online Training Club members. Shaun lives and works on the super yachts and has his sights set on his back2back Comrades medal this year, after finishing in 8:28 in 2018! Lindsey and Shaun chat all things around how to use other modalities to assist with the lack of time he gets to run and Lindsey provides top advice on what to expect in the Up Run for any novice Comrades Up Runner.  www.CoachParry.com

Do you need to change your goal after a small setback in training? Markus chats to one of our CoachParry Online Training Club members - Schalk Visagie - about whether he needs to change his goal of 3:30 marathon after missing 2 weeks of training, especially given that his Comrades goals for 2019 is a Bill Rowan medal. Markus and Schalk also go into depth around the theory of running slow to run fast, keeping your easy runs easy and your hard runs hard.  If you haven't heard already we are currently running a competition with Biogen. Share your story or pb with us using #BiogenJourney on any of the socials and you could win 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Club, the club that Schalk said is "the best thing he has done for his running". This week's winner is Mpho (Instagram handle: @baqulutsibusinessservices) - Well done Mpho and welcome to the team!  If you want to join the CoachParry Online Club then CLICK HERE.  Brad spoke about the previous podcast with another one of our member's Geoffrey about how to structure your pacing in training, you can find that link HERE Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry we chat to Geoffrey Abrams, a lifetime member of our CoachParry Online Training Platform. Geoffrey has a sub-3 marathon goal and with that; silver Comrades medal aspirations. Markus and Geoffrey chat all things pacing - within a race as well as how to approach your ideal training pace. They also chat about strength training and when the best time is to fit strength work into your weekly schedule. Be sure to listen to see how Geoffrey did at his most recent sub-3 marathon attempt this last weekend at Johnson Crane.  If you're wanting to share your story with us, you could win 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Platform. Just use #BiogenJourney on social media and you could be one of our winners. This week's winner is Siphiwe (Instagram handle: @kataztrofy) Welcome to the team Siphiwe! If you're interested in the concept of "training slow to become fast" (polarized training) - the concept Markus was referring to in this chat - be sure to check out this lecture from one of the world leading sport scientists in endurance sports and polarized training in particular - Dr Stephen Seiler. Members of the CoachParry coaching team have had the privilege of being able to spend some time with Dr Seiler on 2 of his trips to SA. This is a lecture* he gave at Oxford Brookes university and really sums up the science and benefits of this type of training so well! https://lecturecapture.brookes.ac.uk/Mediasite/Play/3b951db65dd44082a876060aab67f5c51d (*shared with permission from Dr Seiler) Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry we chat to one of our Online Training Platform members Peter Clark in his lead up to his first Comrades. Peter has an awesome story having lost 20kgs and in the process has completed 2 full IronMan and is attempting his first Comrades this year. Lindsey and he discuss all things from how to deal with cramping, how to choose the right Comrades program for your level and why we need to train slower to run faster. If you're running Comrades, there's definitely some value in here for you too! Brad also shares one of our athlete's Success Stories - Timothy Patterson and how he smashed his marathon in a 3 day event in Bermuda!  If you want to share your personal best or story with us, use #BiogenJourney and you could win 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Platform. This week's winner is Pamela Woest! Well done and we look forward to having you on TeamCoachParry! If you missed the first of this year's Bonitas Online Comrades Success Seminar, you can catch the recording on our FaceBook page, YouTube page or website.  Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry we chat to Lizahn Oosthuizen, she is a member of the CoachParry Online Training Community and is on a mission to make a comeback to running after a long time off. Lindsey guides her on all things training, injuries and how to build up starting from nothing again.  Share your story with us by using #BiogenJourney and be sure to also keep up with Hobbo on his #BiogenJourney to IronMan70.3 Durban later this year.  We also have good news to share with you! The Comrades Bonitas Seminars are back! The first one back is Monday 21 January 2019. Click on this link to find out more coachparry.com/webinar Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Yvonne September is a member of our Coach Parry Online Training community. She has made some amazing strides (pun intended) in her running and completed her first marathon - Soweto Marathon. She now has her sights on Two Oceans Ultra Marathon. Coach Parry helps Yvonne put a plan in place for this and they discuss pacing strategies and if its possible to split your weekly training runs as well as the importance of strength work.  If you want to become a member of our community, you can CLICK HERE to join the CoachParry Online Training Platform, alternatively you could win 3 months access to the platform by sharing your story and journey with us by using #BiogenJourney!  Brad also shares another one of our community members SUCCESS STORIES, have a listen to that for some inspiration! Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry we help one of our Online Training Platform community members Tanja Hayes put a plan in place for Comrades 2019. They discuss chasing marathon pb's versus Comrades goals and how many marathons is ideal in the build up to Comrades  Share your journey and goals with us, use #BiogenJourney and you could win yourself 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Platform. There are over 60 programs ranging from 5km all the way to Two Oceans & Comrades, you also get access to all our coaches and our member's only forum (If you listen to the whole podcast, you would hear how athletes like Tanja are loving the forums and community, so CLICK HERE to be apart of it all!) Read More · www.CoachParry.com

With the festive season upon us, Coach Parry and Brad discuss how much training you should be doing over this time. If youre qualifying for Comrades or Two Oceans or if you have already qualified - Lindsey breaks it all down for you in terms of when to run, how much to be doing and balancing the family (and over-indulgence) over this time.  Remember to share your training story with us using #BiogenJourney and you could win yourself 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Platform, a perfect gift to take you to your 2019 goals and beyond! Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today's episode of RUN with CoachParry is with one of our Online Training Platform Community members Mark Fontbin. Mark used to be a race walker but has since made the switch to running and wants to do Comrades. Mark brings some fantastic questions to this episode such as whats the difference between a tempo run and a time trial run? Lindsey and Mark chat about drinking to thirst and what is the best strategy and how to tackle the weekend long runs.  We also share another one of our Online Training Platform member's Success Stories If you're also on a journey to a new goal or have a success story to share, then share it with us by using #BiogenJourney with us and you could win 3 months subscription to the CoachParry Online Training Platform. Here you have access to over 60 programs (from 5k all the way to Two Oceans & Comrades) and can chat to all the coaches in our online forums.  Be on the lookout for the Comrades Online Webinars starting again in January! For all the info head over to www.coachparry.com/comradesseminar Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Brad and Lindsey catch up with Hobbo, who is on a mission to get off the couch to IronMan 70.3 Durban in June 2019. He just finished his first triathlon and they discuss how to keep training and focused over the December holidays as well which races they are going to target in the lead up to IronMan 70.3 in Durban next year.  Be sure to follow and tag #BiogenJourney in your own journey and you could win 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Platform.  There are over 60 different training programs for running, cycling, triathlon and strength training, you also get to chat to our coaches in the members only forums and a weekly live Q&A session with the coaches. Brad shares one of our most recent success stories from one of our members who smashed more than 28 mins off his marathon PB in tough conditions! Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Markus chats to one of our CoachParry Online Training Platform members on today's episode of RUN with CoachParry - Rory McGuirk. Rory has both a green and blue number for Comrades and Two Oceans respectively, however has been struggling with getting some motivation back. Markus and Rory explore some ideas to to find new ways to tackle the training; they venture into the advantages of perhaps changing Rory's weekly schedule from a 7 day cycle to a 10 or 14 day cycle and the positive influence of strength work in his program. They also look at some new exciting tech ideas such as training with power and discuss the aspects of Rory's critical power tests and how to interpret and use the data to plan for Rory's next Sainsbury attempt at Two Oceans next year.  If you're looking for some guidance and programs for your next challenge join the CoachParry Online Training Platform where you get access to all our training programs as well as to our members only forum where you can chat to all the coaches for guidance. Keep a look out for our #BiogenJourney with Hobbo who just finished his first triathlon this last weekend and share your journey and training with us using #BiogenJourney and you could win 3 months subscription to CoachParry Online Training Platform Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry we help put a plan in place for James Collins - one of our CoachParry Online Training Platform community members. James is struggling with a niggle from Comrades and has big Two Oceans Ultra goals for next year and so Lindsey helps James with some training plans and they discuss some other aspects around hill and power training.  Remember to share your story with us using #BiogenJourney and you could win 3 months access to the CoachParry Online Training Platform.  Brad shared another one of our community member's Success Stories during the podcast. If youre looking for some guidance with your training be sure to check out the CoachParry Online training platform  Read More · www.CoachParry.com

If you're looking for some inspiration, listen to today's episode of RUN with CoachParry. We talk to Vance Harris, a member of the CoachParry Training Platform who has a special place in his heart for the Comrades Marathon. He has run the race many times and has a phenomenal story overcoming cancer and run Comrades while receiving chemo treatment. Lindsey and Vance discuss his Comrades 2019 aspirations as well as some pacing principles for Comrades up run.  Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On this edition of RUN with Coach Parry, Brad & Lindsey are joined by one of the members of the Coach Parry Online Community Garth Willis to chat about using a power meter to enhance your training and racing. We also hear from James 'Hobbo' Hobson who has had a tough week and is struggling to get his heart rate up while doing intervals as part of his #BiogenJourney We also announce the next winner of our #BiogenJourney competition. Join Coach Parry · Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with CoachParry, we chat to another one of our CoachParry training platform members - Andrew Watt. Markus and Andrew discuss hill training and heart rate training specific to Comrades and all this builds towards running Comrades with confidence. We help Andrew put a goal time in place for his upcoming races as well as his next Comrades.  Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today's episode of RUN with CoachParry is all about getting faster over the shorter distances. Coach Markus chats to one of our CoachParry online training platform members about his goals of getting faster over these distances and the best way to do it. They discuss the balancing act of strength work (and the tired legs that accompany that) and running. As well as what is an ideal pre-run warm up (and post run beer count) is. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry, we get to hear an inspirational story of getting back to fitness and health from one of our CoachParry community members - Steven Moodley. Lindsey and Steven discuss the advantages and benefit of slow aerobic base training and how this puts Steven in a good position on his road back to the Comrades Marathon in 2019. They also briefly chat about some tips on running as a vegetarian. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today on RUN with Coach Parry we are joined by one of our members Tracey Salgado who has been training hard for the upcoming Kaapsehoop Marathon. Lindsey advises Tracey on what she should and shouldn't do in the final two weeks in the run into her marathon. PLUS we announce our next winner of out #BiogenJourney www.CoachParry.com

Today on RUN with Coach Parry we talk about yesterday's big announcement that the Comrades Marathon Association has changed the qualifying criteria for The Ultimate Human Race.  4:50 it is. Now what? Also on today's podcast, we announce the first winner of the #BiogenJourney competition we're running. (If you want to see what Hobbo has been up to, you can here.) Don't forget to use the hashtag on social media to let us know what you're up to and what you need help with and you too could win 3 months access to the brand new Coach Parry Online Training Platform.  Read More · Join Coach Parry · www.CoachParry.com

Today on RUN with Coach Parry we introduce you to Hobbo. Hobbo has set the audacious goal to complete the Ironman 70.3 in Durban in June 2019. We're extremely excited to be part of Hobbo's #BiogenJourney and want to urge you to join us as we help Hobbo and hopefully inspire you to embark on your own #BiogenJourney. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry, we chat to one of our online community members John Hauber. John has been using one of our 12 week marathon programs and smashed his PB by 14 minutes; running 3:21 and in doing so also qualified for the Boston Marathon. Coach Parry helps John put a plan in place for the Boston Marathon for next year.  They also discuss all things pacing, strength work and how to use shorter distances to help maximise training for the marathon distance.  Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry, we speak to another one of our CoachParry Online Community members Mthunzi. Coach Parry and Mthunzi talk all about Mthunzi's inspiration to start Comrades all the way to helping him reach for higher goals for all distances. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today's one on one coaching call is with another one of our athletes on our marathon programs - Jeff Ostrom. Coach Parry advises Jeff on how to get faster across all distances, with KaapseHoop Marathon particularly in mind. Jeff comes from a team sport background and so Lindsey shares how this has probably helped his speed as well as his endurance for running.  They also discuss how much mental tenacity is required for running and how to overcome some of these hurdles.  Read More · www.CoachParry.com

Today on Run with Coach Parry, we have another one on one coaching session with one of our athletes - Janine Mazery. Lindsey guides Janine with her weekly schedule and some of her goal race times for this year. Lindsey then gives some insight into the different training paces on the program and why those prescribed times overlap.  Read More · www.CoachParry.com

On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry we help Alex put a plan in place for the New York Marathon. Which happens to be the same weekend as Soweto Marathon and Kaapsehoop Marathon - so there's lots to get out of this even if you're not training for New York Marathon specifically.  Lindsey and Alex also discuss the value of having a community around during training- like we have on the Coach Parry membership forums- and how inspiring it can be read others stories and be able to share your own with like minded people. Read More · www.CoachParry.com

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