One on one coaching call: We help Alex put a plan in place for New York Marathon
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...
1 Aug 201825min
Long slow distance vs high intensity: what is the right balance to have in your running program?
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 o...
27 Jul 20188min
Protein and Running: Is protein intake important for runners?
On today's episode of Run with Coach Parry we have another great question from our members forum. We know the benefits of carbohydrates for endurance sports, but there is so much hype around protein ...
25 Jul 20186min
Is treadmill running better than no running at all?
How much better is it to run out on the road or on the trails versus running on a treadmill? If I cant manage to run outside can the treadmill be a suitable substitute for this? Coach Parry answers to...
23 Jul 20186min
Which marathon (locally & internationally) is best for a PB/PR?
The second half of the year is great to work on some speed with some "shorter" distances, for those who usually focus on ultra marathons at the beginning of the year. Today's question on Run with Coac...
20 Jul 20188min
How do I improve my running pace?
This has to be the most common question in our forums - "How do I improve my pace?" The answer to this seems to be the holy grail in most running circles especially for those coming off lots of long, ...
18 Jul 20187min
Planning on running Comrades 2019? Here's what you need to be doing now
Are you planning to run the Comrades Marathon in 2019? Whether you're a novice to Comrades, a beginner runner altogether or a seasoned Comrades runner Coach Parry gives insight into what you should be...
16 Jul 20185min
Altitude Training - Is it really beneficial?
Is altitude training really all its cracked up to be? Should both elites and recreational runners be using altitude training to improve their performances? On today's episode of Run with Coach Parry, ...
13 Jul 20186min
