Running your first marathon: When to attempt your first 42.2km?
Many people set the goal to start running to run a marathon. Today’s question comes from Polokwane and Janet wanted to know realistically how long after you first start running can you expect to run y...
4 Jul 20142min
Running stretches and exercises that will make you a better runner
Gaby is trying to improve her running and she wants to know if there are any specific running stretches or exercises that will help her running. She also asked if things like squats and lunges help to...
3 Jul 20143min
What is a realistic Comrades Marathon goal?
Our question for Lindsey today comes from Anthony Collier from the UK and is about what would be a realistic Comrades Marathon goal. Anthony asked the following: “Running the Comrades Marathon has bee...
2 Jul 20143min
Foot Arch Pain: Could it be Plantar Fasciitis?
This question comes from Joseph who has foot arch pain. and he wants to know why do his arches in his feet hurt when running, what could be causing it? Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.c...
1 Jul 20143min
Treadmill vs Road: Which makes for the harder running?
AJ submitted a question for us to answer on the Ask Coach Parry podcast, and she wants to know about treadmill vs road running. This is her question: “I run a fair bit on the treadmill and often strug...
30 Jun 20143min
The causes and cures of Achilles Tendinitis
The next question comes today from Mark in Cape Town, and he says he had been battling with Achilles Tendinitis for the last few weeks and wants to know what causes it, what can be done to prevent it ...
27 Jun 20145min
How to run faster over 10kms and beyond: The secret revealed
On this episode of Ask Coach Parry we have a question from Peter who is trying to improve his 10km time. He wants to know how to run faster over 10kms? Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.c...
26 Jun 20144min
Running after pregnancy: How long should you wait?
Today’s question relates to running after pregnancy. Shona had her baby 8 weeks ago and has been walking and is starting to run again. She is however battling with sore knees. She didn't gain too much...
25 Jun 20142min
