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What to look for in a running training plan
It can be difficult to find the right running training plan to suit your level of fitness and your specific goals. What should you be looking for in a running training plan?
And should your plan include things like hill repeats, interval sessions and track/speed sets??
Chad posted a great question in our forum about this and you can find out Coach Parry’s answer in the video below…
Ria’s Inspiring Running Story – Fast Friday
Ria’s inspiring running story documents how she went from being a non-runner 16 months ago to running a 10k PB of 45:47 at the age of 58 years old.
Using running as cycling cross-training
Today on RIDE with Coach Parry, Brad and cycling coach Devlin discuss using running as a form of cross-training as a cyclist. We find out if there is a benefit in continuing running if you make the switch from running to cycling and how to balance your training if you want to incorporate running in your cycling training.
The importance of pacing – Michelle van Tonder’s one on one coaching call
Today on RUN with Coach Parry we welcome Michelle van Tonder onto the podcast where Coach Markus answers all of her running questions. We find out how Michelle got into the sport of running and how she had to take a break and then start again after suffering a stress...
Strength Training for Triathlon – What should you be doing?
As triathletes, we are ALL super busy! So today Brad and Coach Rudolf talk about how to fit in a strength & conditioning regime on top of your regular triathlon training (Without having to spend hours in the gym)
Racing on feel – Jameel Haffejee’s one on one coaching call
On today's episode of RIDE with Coach Parry, Coach Devlin and I catch up with fellow South African Jameel Haffejee to answer all of his questions. We chat about Jameel's cycling background, how he got into the sport, and how long he's been cycling for. Devlin advises...
Unfinished Business – Charmaine Botha’s one on one coaching call
Welcome back to TRI with Coach Parry! We've changed up the format of these podcasts so today we're catching up with Charmaine Botha, one of our Coach Parry Online Training Club members, as Coach Rudolf answers some of her triathlon questions during this coaching call....
What does RPE training mean?
In this video, Brad and Coach Devlin talk about using RPE, or Rate of perceived effort as a gauge to how your training is going.
This video will tell you everything you need to know about training to RPE.
How to approach Comrades after a failed attempt – Michael do Carmo’s one on one coaching call
On today's episode of RUN with Coach Parry, Lindsey and Brad are joined by one of our Coach Parry Online Training Club members Michael do Carmo as we chat to him about his running and give him some advice to get him across the Comrades 2020 finish line. Michael tells...
Fast Friday – Trying Something New
This week’s Fast Friday features Jacques van Zyl – an athlete I’ve been working with for just about two years now who is based in Windhoek, Namibia. Jacques’ primary discipline is road cycling but he has a passion for mountain biking and, in particular, stage racing. This week however, we take a look at a discipline that Jacques is very new to, Time Trial and more specifically, Team Time Trial (TTT).
What is a SWOLF score?
Today on TRI with Coach Parry we chat with our triathlon coach about your swim stroke and what you should be focusing on if you want to improve your triathlon swim.
Transitioning from running to mountain biking – Ralph Schubach’s one on one coaching call
We're back with an episode of RIDE with Coach Parry after having a little hiatus and we've changed up the format of these podcasts so stay tuned! Today we're heading to New Zealand to welcome Ralph Schubach onto the podcast to chat with our resident cycling coach...