I have injured my back picking something up – Can I still run?
Today’s question comes from Nonkululo Mcuntula: Hi Coach, I need advice, I have injured my back. I bent down to pick something up and felt a very sharp stretch at my waist. I immediately tried to stre...
22 Apr 20144min
Why are my calves sore and do my feet go numb when I run?
Hi Coach! I’m training for my second Comrades and running is going ok. I am however battling with my calves, especially my left calf, my whole foot goes numb. Should I be seeing a physio? Read More · ...
17 Apr 20143min
How do the pacing buses work at big races like the Comrades Marathon
Today’s question comes from Siobhan Macleod.My hubby and I are both new to the Comrades Marathon and will be running our first Comrades this year – how do the timed ‘buses’ work, i.e. I have read that...
16 Apr 20148min
My left knee feels like it wants to lock when I run, please help.
Today’s question on Ask Coach Parry comes from Henrico Slotto:Hi coach, a little advice please. I started running in late March last year and didn’t have any coaching or advice I just ran until a fri...
15 Apr 20146min
Is it possible to do an Ironman Triathlon and Comrades in the same year?
Today’s question most definitely comes from a South African. We are a week post Ironman South Africa and one of our listeners want to know is it possible to do an Ironman and the Comrades Marathon in ...
14 Apr 20143min
How do I improve my running cruising pace? Ask Coach Parry 20
Today’s question comes from Warren Kidgell:My training is going pretty well so far, but there is a long way to go. One thing I’m grappling with is the idea around how to improve cruising pace for the ...
11 Apr 20144min
I have a knee niggle, how do I know whether it is ITB or not? What is ITB?
Today’s question is from Nisha PadayacheeHi Coach, I am a bit worried. I qualified for Comrades in early January and eased back into running. Over past 2 weeks, I have a knee niggle that is making an ...
10 Apr 20146min
How many marathons and ultra-marathons should you run before Comrades?
Today’s question comes from Michelle DonneHi Lindsey, in your opinion how many marathons and/or ultras should one fit in between Jan and Comrades? We are bronze medal and Vic Clapham finishers. Our fi...
9 Apr 20143min
