The Ask Coach Parry Podcast

Coach Parry

The Ask Coach Parry Podcast features Lindsey Parry with the coach answering a specific running question in every episode.

182 Episodes

Should you be training to pace or to heart rate
1/17/2022
4:16
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
1/13/2022
4:29
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
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Training for an Ultra but mostly training on Trails
1/10/2022
4:32
Are you training for an Ultra Marathon but do most of your training on the trails? Is it advisable to spend more time on the trails when your goal race is a road event? How can you best manage your training for an Utra Marathon when you do most of your training off road? The answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry
How to plan your year
1/6/2022
5:11
Every year, we as runners tend to mostly take some form of a break, or ease off on the training, during the festive period. But how do you restart your year? How to plan? Do you just pick a race and "smash" it? How to get the most out of your running year is the topic for this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast with Sports Scientist, Shona Hendricks. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry
What to do when you are four weeks out from your goal race and you pick up an injury?
1/3/2022
4:56
You've trained hard for your goal race. It is four weeks away and you are eagerly awaiting race day. Then the worst nightmare happens. You pick up an injury. Panic mode sets in. Now what? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry explains what to do in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry
When to push through pain when coming back from surgery or injury
12/30/2021
4:30
You've been injured, are coming back from surgery. And in training you feel pain. When is it good to push through the pain and when do you know when to back off? 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
Can a raised heart rate indicate the onset of a bug/virus
12/27/2021
4:04
Have you ever noticed a raised heart rate in training, even though you feel comfortable? Could this be an indication of an incoming bug or virus? Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks explains what elevated heart rate could indicate, including how weather factors affect your heart rate. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry
Wanting to add other forms of exercise to your training? How to go about this.
12/23/2021
4:38
Want to add hiking, or yoga or any other form of exercise to your running and strength work? Should you do this? Can you do this? How do you do this? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin explains in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcasts. Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry
Measuring your Heart Rate for Training when over 50
12/20/2021
4:30
We often hear about the "180 minus your age to give you your max heart rate" rule. For runners over 50 there is also an idea of "190 minus your age" idea. Is there any merit in it? Can this be used? And how can it be used? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast. Ready More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry
What to do about hamstring problems
12/16/2021
4:46
Have a hamstring problem? Is stretching the hamstring the solution? What are the causes of hamstring problems? How can you fix a tight hamstring? Sport Scientist, Lindsey Parry has the answers Read More · CoachParry.com/PB · CoachParry.com/ASK · Coach Parry

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The Ask Coach Parry Podcast

Coach Parry

182 Episodes

Should you be training to pace or to heart rate

Choosing the right Comrades Training Program for you

Training for an Ultra but mostly training on Trails

How to plan your year

What to do when you are four weeks out from your goal race and you pick up an injury?

When to push through pain when coming back from surgery or injury

Can a raised heart rate indicate the onset of a bug/virus

Wanting to add other forms of exercise to your training? How to go about this.

Measuring your Heart Rate for Training when over 50

What to do about hamstring problems