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| Should you be training to pace or to heart rate | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:04:16 | |
How often do you find that your prescribed heart rate zone does not match your expected pace or the pace that is required of you for that training session? How do you ensure that you hit your zones while sticking to your training schedule? Listen to this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast with Sports Scientist, Shona Hendricks for the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Choosing the right Comrades Training Program for you | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:04:29 | |
As with any race, preparation is key. That includes picking the right training program for you and getting ready for the Comrades Marathon is no different. It is vital that you pick the right program for your level to ensure that come race day you are fresh, healthy, fit and perfectly prepared for the journey between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Should you use supplements or not, especially if you are peri or post menopausal? | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:05:28 | |
The question is asked often. Are supplements important? How should you use supplements? Should you take iron supplements if you are peri or post menopausal? What type of protein is advisable? Is it even worth taking supplements if you are eating correctly? All these questions answered today in the Ask Coach Parry Podcast by Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Indoor training alternatives to the Outdoors | 11 Jan 2021 | 00:04:38 | |
For some of us, training in the outdoors throughout the whole year is not possible. So what are your options if you do not have access to a gym or a treadmill at home? What other means of training are there for you? Have a listen to this weeks edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Pacing on the Hills | 07 Jan 2021 | 00:04:36 | |
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach explains how to pace yourself during hill sessions. Do you need to keep the exact time splits stipulated on the training program? What input does the gradient of the hill have on your pacing? Listen hear for the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Benefits of Cycling as Cross Training | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:03:53 | |
Does cycling build or break down muscles? How does cycling benefit my running? Just two of the questions on how cycling can assist your running in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Scheduling your Strength Training | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:04:39 | |
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach breaks down how to schedule your strength sessions in your running week so as to maximize the gains from both, running and strength training Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Cold Weather Training | 24 Dec 2020 | 00:05:10 | |
How does the cold, in particular in the Northern Climes, affect your heart rate training? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Cross Training for Duathlon | 21 Dec 2020 | 00:03:47 | |
In this weeks edition of Ask Coach Parry, the question has been asked as to when, by how much and what intensity should you increase your cycling training for a duathlon and how that affects your running part of the programme. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Pushing through "niggles" | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:05:11 | |
Should you push through small niggles? How do you know when to take a short time off, rather than pushing through? And how do you return to training after that short break. In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, these questions are discussed. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| MAF Training on a Treadmill | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:04:55 | |
The MAF Training principle comes with some challenges if done on a treadmill. In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, Lindsey Parry explains how to ensure that you are doing it correctly. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Faster than prescribed Tempo Runs or Intervals | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:05:03 | |
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach explains how to understand if you have recovered properly, should you have gone just a little bit harder and faster than prescribed in your training programme during your tempo or interval run and how to use Heart Rate as a guide for this. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Getting Started after a long layoff | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:04:53 | |
Getting started with training again after a long layoff is always difficult and the natural tendency to "jump right back in" is strong, but as Coach Parry on this edition of Ask Coach Parry explains, that is not the way to go about getting back to training. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| The reason for your taper | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:03:49 | |
Everyone has heard about "The Taper". But why is it so important? How long should it be? How exactly do you implement it? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| The importance of the slow pace | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:03:49 | |
How important is it to hit those slow paces in training? What is the purpose of the slow runs? The Coach has the answers in this editions of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Best way to Breathe on the run | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:06:14 | |
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the Coach speaks about breathing techniques. What is the best? Through the mouth? The nose? Can I use breathing aids? Do they work? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Too old to run Comrades? | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:08:50 | |
Am I too old to run Comrades? Is there an "age restriction" to run Comrades? I am 70. Is it too late to run Comrades? In this edition of Ask Coach Parry the question of age and the Comrades Marathon are tackled. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Should You Increase Cadence or Stride Length To Run Faster? | 23 Nov 2020 | 00:04:10 | |
Should I strive to increase Stride Length or Cadence in my training? Is there a happy medium? Which is the best way to improve my running? The Coach has the answers here in Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| What is a MAF Test? | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:04:53 | |
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the MAF Test is explained by the Coach and how to best use it for your training. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Glycogen loading during Long Runs | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:04:19 | |
What is the correct way to practice Glycogen Loading on your Long Runs? How does your body best adapt to Glycogen Loading? Coach Parry tackles this topic in today's edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Power vs Heart Rate use of the MAF Program | 12 Nov 2020 | 00:04:57 | |
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the Coach explains how you can use a Power Meter to follow the MAF Program as many runners are concerned about the accuracy of the HR Measurement generated from the wrist of training devices. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| How often should you have your running gait assessed? | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:05:52 | |
Should you test your running gait? What impact/influence does your gait of on your running, on your shoes? Does it change over time and how would this affect your running? These questions and more answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.Com/Ask · Coach Parry | |||
| Using a "Massage Gun" to aid recovery | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:04:40 | |
Recovery is always an important part of your training. There are various tools to use and massage is a good one. But what is a "Massage Gun" and how does it work? In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach explains just what it is, and how to use it. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Adjusting down hill Running Speed | 02 Nov 2020 | 00:04:01 | |
How do you know what speed you should be running on the down hills on your training runs? Listen to the answer here on Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| How to train in the off season | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:03:38 | |
Not wanting to lose too much fitness during the off season? Going into the winter months and not wanting to lose all the gains from the previous year? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin explains what you can do in your off season and/or winter season to make sure you come back fit and strong for when the racing season commences again Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Experiencing Max Heart Rate Loss | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:04:42 | |
Have you experienced a drop in your maximum Heart Rate after coming back from injury? In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the coach discusses the potential reasons. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Cross Training for Runners | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:03:43 | |
How helpful and useful is cross training for runners, especially on the stationary bike? Coach Parry has the answers. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Recovery run done easier than prescribed heart rate | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:04:41 | |
Heart Rate Training is a great way to make sure you do not over train. But is it ok to do your recovery runs at a less heart rate than that prescribed in the program? Lindsey Parry answers that question in this episode of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Why the Marathon Long Run is shorter than the Marathon | 19 Oct 2020 | 00:07:49 | |
Why is it that the Marathon Long Run is not the same distance, or longer, than the actual Marathon, while 5km, 10km even Half Marathons have longer runs in training than the actual race distance? That is the what is discussed in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Can Hill Repeats Replace Interval Sessions | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:03:51 | |
In this edition of Ask Coach Parry, the question has been raised if a hill session can replace a scheduled interval session. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| What to do if you're feeling extremely fatigued after your hard runs | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:05:48 | |
Why do some runners have an energy crash post a hard training session? What are the factors that can contribute to this phenomena? This is answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Can a track session replace a hill workout? | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:04:20 | |
Some of us live in very flat areas, with absolutely no hills. Yet hill training is an important part of the training program. Can specific track training replace hill sessions? That is the question being answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry Coach Parry | |||
| "Long run" before your Long Run | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:03:11 | |
Is it ok to do back to back long runs? Often a longer run is prescribed the day before a Long Run. Why is this, and can this be adjusted? Lindsey Parry has the answer in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| DOMS - Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness | 01 Oct 2020 | 00:08:02 | |
DOMS. We have all heard about it, and will all have experienced it at some stage. But what is it, and how to combat the dreaded DOMS. Your questions answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Shortness of breath and sluggish start | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:03:33 | |
Ever wondered why you feel sluggish or short of breath when you start out on your run? It is nothing to worry about as Lindsey Parry explains on AskCoachParry Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Training through the festive period | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:06:32 | |
The festive period is fast approaching and this is generally the time in which we relax, unwind and let routine go for a bit to just recover in life. So how do you maintain your training and fitness level during this time? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry offers some valuable advice in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Becoming lean without losing muscle mass or strength | 24 Sep 2020 | 00:06:38 | |
As we age the struggle to stay lean becomes harder. Runners want to stay lean but not lose strength or muscle mass. That is the topic in this edition of Ask Coach Parry.com Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Scheduling your Strength Training Sessions | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:04:06 | |
Runners do struggle at times on when to schedule their strength training sessions in order for them to be able to do both, run and the strength session. This dilemma is answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry.com Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Running post Pregnancy | 17 Sep 2020 | 00:05:43 | |
When to start running again after your pregnancy is the questions answered in this edition of Ask Coach Parry.com Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Hill Intervals on a Treadmill | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:04:00 | |
If you live in a flat area where there are no hills you can replace those sessions on the treadmill. Here's how. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Learning to run slower | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:06:03 | |
Often faster athletes struggle to slow down the pace during a training run when it is required to do so. In this edition of Ask Coach Parry.com, we give you some tips on how to do this in order for you to be fresher for those harder days. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Should you catch up a missed training session? | 07 Sep 2020 | 00:04:20 | |
In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, the issue of a missed training session is addressed. Should you catch on a session you have missed? Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Gradient vs Effort in Hill Sessions | 03 Sep 2020 | 00:05:37 | |
What is more important? The gradient of a hill or the effort required to complete a hill session. Lindsey Parry answers this question in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Can I run easy on Rest Days | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:02:51 | |
In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast the question of running easy on Rest Day's is answered. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Should you push through a bad training run | 27 Aug 2020 | 00:05:42 | |
What should you do if you have a really bad training run? Should you try and make up a session you may have missed? In this weeks edition of Ask Coach Parry, Lindsey answers that question. Read More · CoachParry.Com/PB · CoachParry.com/Ask · Coach Parry | |||
| Staying the Course of your Program | 24 Aug 2020 | 00:03:21 | |
In this edition of ASK COACH PARRY, our head coach, Lindsey Parry explains why it is important to follow through on the program you are on, in order to achieve your goals. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/Ask · Coach Parry | |||
| Splitting your long run | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:03:15 | |
Don't have time to do long runs? Can you split your long run into two sessions? What options do you have if time is a factor and you need to get your ;one runs in? Sport Scientist Shona Hendricks explains how you can overcome this obstacle. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Training on an inflamed knee due to Arthritis | 20 Aug 2020 | 00:03:18 | |
In this edition of Coach Parry Podcast, we look at what sort of training to do if you have an inflamed knee due to arthritis. Read More · CoachParry.comPB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Qualifying for Comrades if no races are run due to COVID | 17 Aug 2020 | 00:04:42 | |
A big question on many people's minds is how they will qualify for Comrades if no races are held during the qualification period. On this edition of Coach Parry Podcast, the coach puts your mind at ease. Read More · CoachParry.com?PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
| Over striding and how to avoid it | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:06:39 | |
A common challenge when increasing speed in training is over striding. In this edition of Coach Parry Podcast, we discuss how to maintain form in training and how to prevent over striding which can lead to injury. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry | |||
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