The First Half of the Comrades Marathon Down Run
This is part two of our description of the Comrades Marathon route. The first half of the down run can be very deceptive. This is what you can expect. Read More · Training Programs · www.CoachParry.co...
6 Maj 20144min
The Start of the Comrades Marathon Down Run
We have been getting tons of questions about Comrades race day itself and in particular what you can expect as far as the Comrades Route goes. Over the next three editions of the Ask Coach Parry Podc...
5 Maj 20143min
What is the best run walk strategy to finish Comrades in under 11 hours?
This is episode 31 of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast and today’s question comes from Chew and it has to do with running the Comrades Marathon on a run walk strategy. Hi Lindsey, I am aiming for a sub 11...
2 Maj 20143min
Can I change my diet to Low Carb High Fat/Banting this close to running Comrade?
Today's question on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast comes from Charles Malan: Hi Lindsey, I am not on any specific diet, I just just train. Is it wise to start on the Professor Tim Noakes Low Carb High F...
30 Apr 20143min
What gradient should hill repeats be done at and can I do them on a treadmill?
Today’s question for Coach Parry comes all the way from the United Kingdom and was sent by Andrew Blake: Hi Lindsey, I live in London and am training for the Comrades Marathon. There are not many lon...
29 Apr 20142min
How do I stop muscle cramps?
Today’s question comes from Michael Hove: I ran the Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra over the Easter period. I was comfortable up to the standard marathon mark (42.2km), however from there on suffered mas...
24 Apr 20143min
Am I allowed seconds at Comrades&how; to know where they should be on the route?
Today’s question on the Ask Coach Parry Podcast comes from Yolandi Sapet: Hi Lindsey and Brad, I am running my first Comrades Marathon this year and I was wondering about seconding? What are the rul...
24 Apr 20145min
How long before an International Marathon should I arrive?
Today’s question comes from Hettie Booysen: Hi Lindsey, My entry for the New York Marathon was successful. In terms of traveling, how many days should I arrive before the race? Read More · Training Pr...
23 Apr 20145min
