How often do you find that your prescribed heart rate zone does not match your expected pace or the pace that is required of you for that training session? How do you ensure that you hit your zones while sticking to your training schedule? Listen to this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast with Sports Scientist, Shona Hendricks for the answers.

As with any race, preparation is key. That includes picking the right training program for you and getting ready for the Comrades Marathon is no different. It is vital that you pick the right program for your level to ensure that come race day you are fresh, healthy, fit and perfectly prepared for the journey between Durban and Pietermaritzburg.

Are you training for an Ultra Marathon but do most of your training on the trails? Is it advisable to spend more time on the trails when your goal race is a road event? How can you best manage your training for an Utra Marathon when you do most of your training off road? The answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.

Every year, we as runners tend to mostly take some form of a break, or ease off on the training, during the festive period. But how do you restart your year? How to plan? Do you just pick a race and "smash" it? How to get the most out of your running year is the topic for this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast with Sports Scientist, Shona Hendricks.

You've trained hard for your goal race. It is four weeks away and you are eagerly awaiting race day. Then the worst nightmare happens. You pick up an injury. Panic mode sets in. Now what? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry explains what to do in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.

You've been injured, are coming back from surgery. And in training you feel pain. When is it good to push through the pain and when do you know when to back off? Sports Scientist, Devlin Eydin has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.

Have you ever noticed a raised heart rate in training, even though you feel comfortable? Could this be an indication of an incoming bug or virus? Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks explains what elevated heart rate could indicate, including how weather factors affect your heart rate.

Want to add hiking, or yoga or any other form of exercise to your running and strength work? Should you do this? Can you do this? How do you do this? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin explains in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcasts.

We often hear about the "180 minus your age to give you your max heart rate" rule. For runners over 50 there is also an idea of "190 minus your age" idea. Is there any merit in it? Can this be used? And how can it be used? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.

Have a hamstring problem? Is stretching the hamstring the solution? What are the causes of hamstring problems? How can you fix a tight hamstring? Sport Scientist, Lindsey Parry has the answers

The question is asked often. Are supplements important? How should you use supplements? Should you take iron supplements if you are peri or post menopausal? What type of protein is advisable? Is it even worth taking supplements if you are eating correctly? All these questions answered today in the Ask Coach Parry Podcast by Sport Scientist, Shona Hendricks.

Everyone has heard about "The Taper". But why is it so important? How long should it be? How exactly do you implement it? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.

Not wanting to lose too much fitness during the off season? Going into the winter months and not wanting to lose all the gains from the previous year? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin explains what you can do in your off season and/or winter season to make sure you come back fit and strong for when the racing season commences again

The festive period is fast approaching and this is generally the time in which we relax, unwind and let routine go for a bit to just recover in life. So how do you maintain your training and fitness level during this time? Sports Scientist, Lindsey Parry offers some valuable advice in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.

Don't have time to do long runs? Can you split your long run into two sessions? What options do you have if time is a factor and you need to get your ;one runs in? Sport Scientist Shona Hendricks explains how you can overcome this obstacle.

What to do when you are coming back from a long lay off, be it from injury, circumstances, life or lack of motivation? Can you drive straight back into your training? What should you do and what should you not do when you come back to running after a long absence? Sports Scientist Devlin Eydin gives you the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.

How do you go about determining what is your Threshold Heart Rate? Why is it important? How does it affect your training? Should you use Maximum Heart Rate or Threshold Heart Rate in your training? The answers from Lindsey Parry in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.

Foam Rolling is very much part of your recovery. However many runners are not sure how to do it correctly and when they should be doing it. In this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast, Sports Scientist, Devlin Eydin, explains how and when to use Foam Rolling in your recovery process.

Should you be running to the pace prescribed in your training program, even if it sends the heart rate higher than it should be for that training session? Sport Scientist Shona Hendricks has the answers.

Have you just undergone surgery and are not able to run? Are you looking for ways in which to maintain your fitness until such a time as you can go and run again? What options do you have that won't negatively affect your rehabilitation? Sport Scientist, Devlin Eyden has the answers in this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast.