Lindsey Parry
Running coach for runners of all levels in South Africa
| Hourly rate range | $65 to $100 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Performance coach and Health coach |
| Based in | South Africa |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | Coach Parry |
Lindsey Parry runs Coach Parry, a running coaching business based in South Africa. The plans help runners get faster, recover better and stay free of injury. Runners range from beginners to Boston Qualifiers. Distances run from 5K to ultramarathons. Each plan balances speed, strength and recovery. Coach Parry also offers strength training, videos and podcasts. Its site says more than 10,000 runners have set personal bests with the plans.
What Lindsey helps with
Coach Parry works with runners who want faster times and fewer injuries. Goals range from a first race to a Boston or Comrades qualifying time.
- Setting personal bests from 5K to marathon
- Training for a first 10K, half marathon or marathon
- Preparing for a first ultramarathon
- Qualifying for Boston or Comrades
- Running without pain after past injuries
- Adding strength training to a running plan
- Balancing speed work with recovery
- Getting back to fast running later in life
Who Lindsey works with
Coach Parry works with runners at every stage. Some are just starting out and some are chasing Boston qualifying times. Others are coming back from years of pain and injury. The runners range from first-time racers to people with 30 years of running behind them. Race goals run from the 5K to 50K and longer ultras.
How Lindsey works
Coach Parry builds personalized, science-based training plans. Each plan balances speed, strength and recovery. Strength sessions sit alongside the running work. Pacing strategies are part of the training, and walk breaks are used to keep long runs steady and injury-free. The offer also includes videos, podcasts and a supportive community of runners.
Background and qualifications
- Coaches runners from first-timers to Boston Qualifiers
- Trains runners for 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances
- Has helped runners qualify for Comrades and Boston
- Plans combine speed work, strength training and recovery
Lindsey Parry pricing
Programs and services
- Personalized training plans
- Coaching
- Strength training
- Videos
- Podcasts
- Runner community
Lindsey Parry reviews
The CoachVouch take
Builds running plans that pair speed work with strength training and recovery for runners of all ages.
Best for runners who want a faster race time and fewer injuries, from first-timers to qualifier chasers.
Common questions
How much does Lindsey Parry charge?
Coaching with Lindsey runs $65 to $100 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lindsey Parry help with?
Lindsey Parry helps with setting personal bests from 5K to marathon, training for a first 10K, half marathon or marathon, preparing for a first ultramarathon and qualifying for Boston or Comrades.
Does Lindsey Parry coach online?
Lindsey is based in South Africa. Sessions are online.
Does Coach Parry work with beginner runners?
Yes. The plans cover runners who are just starting out, including a couch to 10K plan in 12 weeks.
Does Coach Parry train runners for ultramarathons?
Yes. Runners have trained with Coach Parry for 50K and 56K ultras, and for the Comrades qualifier.
How do I contact Lindsey Parry?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Lindsey and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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